The amazing world of sport Football Referee pulls out gun during Brazilian football match – video Officiating over an amateur game between Brumadinho and Amantes da Bola, referee Gabriel Murta pulls out a handgun after being kicked and punched by an Amantes da Bola player. The referee, also a policeman, is now set for a psychological assessment before potentially having his ability to officiate games revoked. Read More...
At a party, an oily oik starts making unwelcome advances to your escort. How do you respond? Unsheath a lethal weapon and hack at the offender until only an arm is left Give a short but persuasive speech telling your rival they will only be happy when at peace with themselves and the world around them Say sternly: " Read More...
Private schoolsLettersThe logic of charging VAT on private school feesA two-tier education system based on wealth has a negative effect on the society we all live in, says Nick Richards. Plus letters from Stewart Goacher, Ian Bourne, and Chris Jones
Priyanjali Malik says Labour will alienate “swathes” of middle-class voters by introducing VAT on private school fees (Letters, 3 October). Given that only 6.5% of pupils in the UK are privately educated, the word “swathes” seems an exaggeration. Read More...