Police allege that Jair Bolsonaro sanctioned a spy ring

Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil's far-right former president, is on trial for allegedly plotting a coup to stay in power after he lost an election in 2022. But the allegations do not end there. Police now say he approved the operation of an illegal spy ring to target his enemies.

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Metro

10 minutes ago

• Metro

Map reveals UK cheating hotspot where the most people have been unfaithful

The dating forecast is woefully bleak as a third of Brits admit to cheating in past relationships. And now, brand new data has allowed us to pinpoint the cheating hotspots in the UK, with an unexpected infidelity capital. Despite its abundance of sheep and rolling hills, it seems Welsh residents are in search of greener pastures, with a depressing 46% having cheated on a partner. It's not like there's stiff competition either – Wales has proved to be the most unfaithful area in the UK by 13%. *Limits Tinder range to England and Scotland only*. Welsh residents were also the most likely to say they'd been cheated on, too, with 62% saying this had happened to them, compared to the national average of 48%. The new study by Eflorist found West Midlands residents were next on the list with a third of them having cheated on a partner. Now, cheating doesn't just mean they've had sex with someone behind their partners back, it could also mean a drunken kiss or breaching your partners trust in regards to someone else – but we're talking physical cheating here. The next cheating hotspot in the UK was actually a three-way tie – although it's not an accolade you'd want to shout about. Love reading juicy stories like this? Need some tips for how to spice things up in the bedroom? Sign up to The Hook-Up and we'll slide into your inbox every week with all the latest sex and dating stories from Metro. We can't wait for you to join us! About 32% of the population in Scotland, Yorkshire & Humberside and the UK capital have had a secret liaison with someone other than their partner. Now, London is hardly surprising given the abundance of nightlife and opportunities for a misstep, but the good news is that well over half the population is faithful in a relationship. Another percentage point behind is the South West – think Cornwall, Dorset, Bristol, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire – to name a few. Here just 31% of residents have cheated. 'I'm quite genuine, soft and sweet,' bride-to-be Danielle*, 38, tells Metro. 'But I've cheated on eight serious partners — including my fiancé. 'I do feel guilty, but I think most people would cheat if they knew they would never get caught.' Danielle has been with her boyfriend for two years, but says she always finds herself climbing back into her first love's bed – the only man she's ever stayed faithful to – even if she vows that this time things will be different. Now, she's due to wed at the end of the year, and her husband-to-be has no idea that she's been playing away throughout their entire relationship. 'I know it sounds evil and I did think, 'you absolute b**ch', but my cheating snowballed from there.' Danielle, who admits to having a high sex drive, says that often, her cheating begins after an argument. 'I'm reactive, and when someone hurts me, I want to hurt them back,' she explains. This was the case with her fiancé, who she met in 2023 at a party. 'When we first started dating I thought: 'No, I'm not going to cheat'. He knew I'd cheated in the past, but not the full extent,' she recalls. 'I really did try hard not to. But then one day we had an argument and he called me a sl*g, so I joined IllicitEncounters. 'Two days later I shagged a married man in the back of his wife's Range Rover in a pub car park.' Read Danielle's story here. Just 28% of residents in the East of England have strayed from their partner, so if you live in the likes of Norfolk, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, or Essex, you can rest easy. Interestingly the East Midlands is even more loyal, with three quarters of residents never having cheated on a partner. It may be right next door to the cheating capital, but it seems these guys and gals aren't easily swayed. Just 23% have cheated in the North East with the likes of Newcastle, Durham, Sunderland and Northumberland residents all being content in their relationships. Places like Berkshire, Hampshire, East Sussex, Surrey and Kent in the South East are also seeing relationships thrive, with just a fifth of the population being unfaithful. But when it comes to the most faithful of them all, England is out of the running. The most faithful area in the UK is actually Northern Ireland. Only 13% of its population has cheated, but this area of the UK also had the highest number of residents who wanted to be in a non-monogamous relationship. So, maybe they're just exploring consensually. Sheela Mackintosh-Stewart a matrimonial consultant and a divorce lawyer previously told Metro there's certain triggers she sees time and time again which lead to infidelity. 'Modern relationships undergo constant pressures, whether that's handling the demands of everyday life, having to constantly juggle a hefty work-life balance or dealing with pressures on social media,' Sheela said. More Trending 'It is these stresses that can sometimes accumulate and lead to a relationship breakdown, and in some cases, infidelity. Have you ever cheated on a partner 'Common triggers I've seen include boredom, loneliness, depression, marital unhappiness, the need to spice it up and escape from the ordered predictability and humdrum of daily life, and domestic routine with the intoxicating edge of danger and thrill.' She also says that cheaters are often looking for validation or support. 'Often infidelity will occur when a person is feeling particularly vulnerable and doesn't feel their additional emotional needs are being met – such as when a parent dies, when work becomes stressful, or a midlife crisis,' she added. View More » 'Cheating is often just a symptom of a much greater underlying rot that has set into relationships which haven't been properly communicated or dealt with by the couple, including feeling neglected, trapped, unsupported or having needs unmet.' Do you have a story to share? Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@ MORE: Andrew Lloyd Webber shares safety fears over Rachel Zegler's Evita stunt MORE: Met Police deploying dedicated patrols to protect women and girls at concerts this summer MORE: Christian group threatens Westminster Council over 'indoctrinating' pride flags

The Independent

11 minutes ago

• The Independent

David Lammy arrives in Geneva to meet Iran's foreign minister for peace push

David Lammy has arrived in Geneva for talks with the Iranian foreign minister and European allies as the UK presses for a diplomatic solution to the Israel-Iran conflict. The Foreign Secretary is meeting Abbas Araghchi on Friday alongside his counterparts from France, Germany and the EU as he seeks to negotiate a settlement before US President Donald Trump decides on whether to take military action against Tehran. In a statement read by his press secretary on Thursday, Mr Trump said there was still 'a substantial chance of negotiations' and said he would make a decision on deploying US forces 'within the next two weeks'. Mr Trump had previously said he 'may' join Israeli strikes against Iran and its nuclear programme, but added: 'I may not do it. I mean, nobody knows what I'm going to do.' Friday's meeting with the so-called E3 countries follows Mr Lammy's visit to Washington, where he met US secretary of state Marco Rubio in the White House on Thursday evening to discuss 'how a deal could avoid a deepening conflict'. The Foreign Secretary said: 'The situation in the Middle East remains perilous. We are determined that Iran must never have a nuclear weapon.' Adding that a 'window now exists within the next two weeks to achieve a diplomatic solution', Mr Lammy said: 'Now is the time to put a stop to the grave scenes in the Middle East and prevent a regional escalation that would benefit no-one.' Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said on Friday morning the White House had provided a 'very clear timescale now' for the UK and its allies as they push for de-escalation in the Middle East. She also told Times Radio: 'There is this two-week window where the US is offering diplomatic talks. And my counterpart, David Lammy, is over in Geneva today with leading European figures meeting with the Iranian foreign minister. 'We appreciate the seriousness of the situation, but we are hopeful that we will be able to achieve de-escalation and a diplomatic solution. And all of our efforts continue towards that end.' Israeli air strikes reached into the city of Rasht on the Caspian Sea early on Friday, Iranian media reported. Since the conflict erupted last week, at least 657 people, including 263 civilians, have been killed in Iran and more than 2,000 wounded, according to a Washington-based Iranian human rights group. Meanwhile, at least 24 people in Israel have been killed and hundreds wounded. It remains unclear whether the UK would join any military action, although there has been speculation that US involvement could require using the British-controlled base on Diego Garcia in the Chagos Islands. The B-2 stealth bombers based there are capable of carrying specialised 'bunker buster' bombs which could be used against Iran's underground nuclear facility at Fordo. Attorney General Lord Hermer is reported to have raised legal concerns about any British involvement in the conflict beyond defending its allies, which could limit the extent of any support for the US if Mr Trump decides to act militarily. Meanwhile, two Labour backbenchers pushed for a 'fresh, tough approach' to Tehran. Jon Pearce and Mike Tapp, chairman and vice-chairman respectively of Labour Friends of Israel, said the UK urgently needed 'a multifaceted diplomatic, economic and national security plan to guard against the Iranian threat and force the regime to change course'. Writing in The Daily Telegraph, the pair called for tighter sanctions on Iran, the proscription of the country's Revolutionary Guard Corps and a 'comprehensive diplomatic solution' that 'eliminates once and for all' Iran's nuclear threat.

Reuters

11 minutes ago

• Reuters

Norway plans temporary ban on power-intensive cryptocurrency mining

COPENHAGEN, June 20 (Reuters) - Norway aims to impose a temporary ban on the establishment of new data centres that mine cryptocurrency with the most power-intensive technology, in order to conserve electricity for other industries, the Nordic country's government said on Friday. "The Labour Party government has a clear intention to limit the mining of cryptocurrency in Norway as much as possible," Minister for Digitalization and Public Administration Karianne Tung said in a statement. "Cryptocurrency mining is very power-intensive and generates little in the way of jobs and income for the local community," she added. A temporary ban could be introduced during the autumn of 2025, the government said.