None of history’s great empires, none of the genocidal conquistadors or god-on-their-side, blood-on-their-hands crusaders could have imagined a victory so complete as today’s data capitalists have, without firing a shot, secured.

The governor of Georgia has declared a state of emergency in seven counties - after 11 people were killed in tornado storms on Sunday.

Protesters who staged a five-day sit-in at a Thomas Cook branch were freed today after being arrested for contempt of court.

2006 World Cup qualifiers draw: