Illegal gold mining is blighting Peru
Peru's illegal gold rush has become increasingly bloody in recent years. Some 39 workers at the Pataz mine have been killed in the past three years, according to the Peruvian mining company Poderosa, which was the victim of the recent attacks.
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Daily Record
7 hours ago
- Daily Record
easyJet flight met by police after 'abusive' passenger urinates in aisle
Police officers stormed the plane on arrival in Tenerife on Wednesday morning. A disruptive passenger on board an easyJet flight is said to have urinated in the aisle, forcing staff to call ahead for police to meet the plane on arrival as a rowdy group caused trouble. The scenes played out on board the service from Birmingham to Tenerife South on Wednesday, July 2, with air traffic controllers giving it priority landing on the Spanish island, where it arrived just before 3.30am. Local newspaper Canarian Weekly reported the cabin crew had requested "urgent assistance" after the incident, with "significant disturbance" caused. The airline confirmed the group of passengers had become "abusive and threatening" during the flight. Police boarded the plane on arrival in Tenerife, the Mirror reports. However, it is not known whether any arrests were made. A spokesperson for easyJet said: "We can confirm that flight EZY6607 from Birmingham to Tenerife on 2 July was met by police on arrival due to a group of passengers behaving disruptively onboard. "easyJet's crew are trained to assess and evaluate all situations. They acted quickly and appropriately to ensure that the safety of the flight and other passengers was not compromised at any time. The safety and well-being of our passengers and crew is always easyJet's priority, and we do not tolerate abusive or threatening behaviour onboard." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. It comes just weeks after police were called to an easyJet flight bound for Marrakech in May, which had descended into chaos by rowdy British passengers on a stag party. Two men reportedly vaped on board, drank heavily and subjected the crew to abuse. Despite six warnings from staff, they continued to act in a rowdy manner, and the pilot was forced to divert to Faro, Portugal, leaving fellow passengers fuming. A witness claimed: "The men were vaping in their seats and toilet, drinking heavily and to my opinion already drunk or close to when boarding. They were being abusive towards staff on the flight and I think they had an undertone of homophobia toward the head steward." An easyJet spokesperson said the flight, from London Gatwick to Marrakech on May 19, "diverted to Faro and was met by police upon arrival due to a group of passengers behaving disruptively onboard". Once the passengers had left the aircraft, the flight then continued to Marrakech. "Our cabin crew are trained to assess and evaluate all situations and acted quickly and appropriately to ensure that the safety of the flight and other passengers was not compromised at any time. The safety and wellbeing of our passengers and crew is always easyJet's priority and we do not tolerate abusive or threatening behaviour onboard."
Scottish Sun
8 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Diogo Jota's funeral to be held in Portugal tomorrow after Liverpool star's tragic death in horror Lamborghini crash
FINAL FAREWELL Diogo Jota's funeral to be held in Portugal tomorrow after Liverpool star's tragic death in horror Lamborghini crash Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LIVERPOOL star Diogo Jota's funeral is to be held at 4pm tomorrow, just one day after he and his brother were tragically killed in a road smash. Jota, 28, was killed late on Wednesday night when a tyre on his Lamborghini blew out and the car hurtled off the road, catching fire. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Liverpool FC star Jota, 28, died alongside his brother André, 26 4 Wreckage from the tragic crash 4 Rute Cardoso and Diogo Jota got married on June 22 4 His brother André Silva, 25, who played for Portuguese second-tier club Penafiel, was also in the car when it caught fire after crashing, killing both men. The service is set to take place in Sao Cosme in his home city of Porto, northern Portugal. Jota had married his high school sweetheart Rute Cardoso there just 10 days earlier. Hearses were seen arriving at a funeral home in the Spanish town of Puebla da Sanabria, northwestern Spain, this afternoon. The brothers were travelling through Zamora, Spain on the A-52 towards Santander, where they were to catch a ferry to the UK. The Portuguese ace had missed several matches last season after suffering a rib injury in October during a match against Chelsea. Jota was due to return to Liverpool to take part in the club's pre season games which start later this month. Emergency crews rushed to the crash site in the early hours of the morning and managed to put out the flames. Both brothers were tragically pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Zamora Provincial Council. Their bodies were taken to a forensics unit in Zamora so autopsies could be performed. 'Profound loss and shock' - Martin Lipton on death of Liverpool star Diogo Jota dies aged 28 in tragic car crash Rute was being consoled as she went about the harrowing task of assisting coroner's officials attempting to identify her husband's body. She and other family members were reportedly seen comforting one another after arriving at the Zamora forensics unit. The bodies were reported to have been released for burial and on their way to Portugal. Sources claim they would be taken to the Chapel of the Resurrection in their home town of Gondomar. Police are said to be looking into the crash as "a possible speeding incident", according to a government source. The crash occurred in the tiny municipality of Cernadilla at a notorious accident black spot. A town hall official described the A-52 highway where the tragedy occurred as "very dangerous". Meanwhile another town hall source said: "As it passes through Cernadilla it is full of bends at 120 kilometres per hour. "Exceeding the speed limit or poor visibility at night are often the cause of accidents in these areas." Jota played on the left wing and up front for Liverpool after joining from Wolves in 2020 for a fee of £41million. Liverpool FC paid a touching tribute to Jota as they said: "Liverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota." They added that everyone at the club is still coming to terms with the "unimaginable loss". The club has opened physical and digital books of condolence. The Portuguese national football team have said they are 'devastated' by Jota's death. They added that he 'was not only a fantastic player with almost 50 caps for the national team, but also an extraordinary person who was respected by all his teammates and opponents'. More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
Scottish Sun
10 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Notorious road where tragic Diogo Jota died in crash is accident blackspot riddled with deep potholes and 75mph bends
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE road Diogo Jota was killed on is "very dangerous" and notorious for accidents, according to local officials and drivers. Evil high-speed bends and deep potholes have spelled disaster for many motorists - with just-married Jota and his brother André, 26 its latest tragic victims. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 11 A single tyre mark can be seen where Jota's Lamborghini came off the A-52 dual carriageway 11 Liverpool FC star Jota, 28, died alongside his brother André, 26 Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 11 Rute Cardoso and Diogo Jota got married on June 22 Credit: 11 Liverpool star Jota, 28, was killed late on Wednesday night when a tyre on his Lamborghini blew out and the car hurtled off the road, catching fire. The brothers were travelling through Zamora, Spain on the A-52 towards Santander, where they were to catch a ferry to the UK. A chorus of officials and local drivers have spoken out to warn about the perils of that particular high-speed dual carriageway. What we know so far: Angel Blanco, a central government representative for the province of Zamora, described the A-52 as 'very dangerous". Sources from Cernadilla town hall, close to where Diogo crashed, were quoted by local press as saying: 'As [the A-52] passes through Cernadilla it is full of bends at 120 kilometres per hour. 'Exceeding the speed limit or poor visibility at night tend are often the cause of accidents in these areas. 'Today it was two famous footballers, who had a great career ahead of them, but perhaps tomorrow the victims will be two more anonymous people.' The A-52 is the most dangerous road in the region, according to most recent annual accident report. Diogo Jota's classy act of humility left me and my U13s team stunned - he was a credit to his family and football There were more crashes along the route than any other nearby road, with a total of 19 in 2023, El Dia de Zamora reported. And the accidents are often fatal - with an average of 1.5 deaths per incident. Many of the crashes happen under good conditions - meaning a dry surface, good visibility and low traffic - suggesting the road itself poses danger. Drivers must content with various obstacles along the stretch - including animals. The area where Jota's Lamborghini Huracan flew off the tarmac is a black-spot for wolves. That region of Zamora is described as a "paradise" for the Ibernian wolf - and car collisions with the predators are not uncommon. 11 Jota pictured (right) with his wife and brother André Credit: Instagram 11 A tribute laid to the winger and forward at Anfield stadium Credit: PA Deer are also common, and easy access to the for the animals poses a huge risk to drivers, according to Spanish newspaper La Razón. Complaints have been lodged about the poor safety conditions of the road to various organisations. In recent years, reports were filed to motorists' organisation AEA Club drawing attention to the treacherous potholes which "riddled" the roadsurface. One said: "The A-52 highway [...] is in poor condition with constant potholes, some of which are very dangerous," adding that the issue applied to the road in both directions. 11 Jota also earned 49 caps for Portugal Credit: Getty 11 Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and Steve Rotheram lead tributes at Anfield Credit: PA There were more than 40 official pothole complaints made to Spain's transport ministry in a single month last year, according to local site La Opinión de Zamora. One family published a photo of a tyre that had been completely shredded by one of the hazards. A burst tyre is thought to be behind Jota's crash - though it isn't known what caused it. Photos from the scene show a single black tyre mark streaking into the verge. A separate 2018 complaint said a lack of signage almost caused a driver to crash because it failed to alert them an imminent lane ending. The driver wrote: "A-52 is a state-of-the-art motorway and doesn't deserve this safety flaw. Do a few cans of paint cost that much?" Jota was due to catch a ferry this morning after being advised not to take a plane due to a recent lung surgery, according to CNN Portugal. 11 Jota was travelling to Santander to catch a ferry Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 11 Prince William said he was 'saddened' to hear about Jota's death Credit: Getty The Portuguese ace had missed several matches last season after suffering a rib injury in October during a match against Chelsea. Jota was due to return to Liverpool to take part in the club's pre season games which start later this month. Emergency crews rushed to the crash site in the early hours of the morning and managed to put out the flames. Both brothers were tragically pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Zamora Provincial Council. Their bodies were taken to a forensics unit in Zamora so autopsies could be performed.
