All news for 2025-02-03

Prince William could be Britain’s "Trump card" as insiders reveal plans for the royal to build a special relationship with the new President.

Self-employed people have just missed an important tax deadline.

A U.S. Justice Department investigation found that Russia funneled billions of dollars through American banks to Turkey in 2022, using the Akkuyu nuclear power plant project as cover to evade sanctions, according to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ).

An intrepid herd of pigs have been causing chaos in a Norfolk village by escaping from a nearby farm and digging up gardens while on the prowl for food.

Samsung Electronics Co. Executive Chairman Jay Y. Lee won a court decision clearing him of charges of fraud and stock-rigging, allowing the head of Korea’s most influential firm to focus on turning around a struggling electronics business.

British intelligence services reportedly told the Labour leader his account could have been compromised.

Donald Trump has said the UK is "out of line" but a deal can be worked out after warning the EU that tariffs will happen.

A potential Israeli strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities is back on the agenda after the weakening of several key Iranian proxies — Hezbollah, Hamas, and the fallen Syrian regime, writes military expert David Gendelman.

An estimated 1.1 million people missed the deadline for filing their annual tax returns, according to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

Lloyd, Halifax, and the Bank of Scotland are having issues with their apps and online banking - as hundreds cannot access their accounts.

The SNP has considered a ban on owning cats amid concerns for local wildlife.

Sinn Féin politician to step down after being elected to Seanad, and aims to push reunification agenda.

Stockholm court gives Salwan Najem, whose co-defendant was shot dead last week, suspended sentence and fine.

Armen Sarkisyan, founder of battalion fighting against Ukraine, dies after blast that also killed bodyguard.

Over the weekend the erratic US President Donald Trump announced 25% trade taxes on goods coming from America’s nearest neighbours and largest trade partners - Canada and Mexico.

Harry O’Brien was just a teenager when he led a series of shootings and an arson attack while leading a cannabis gang in south Liverpool, Liverpool Crown Court heard.

A 24-year-old British woman has mysteriously died at the Miracle Colombo City Hostel in Sri Lanka. A court has ordered the hostel to shut pending a full investigation.

A World War Two ship torpedoed by Adolf Hitler has been discovered along the coast of Rio De Janeiro using sonar imaging.

Sir Keir Starmer is heading to Brussels to join a gathering of European Union leaders – the first time a British prime minister has done so since Brexit.

Donald Trump acknowledged that the introduction of new tariffs on goods will cause some difficulties for Americans, but emphasized that there is nothing dramatic about it.

U.S. President Donald Trump has earned over $802 million since the launch of the meme coin OFFICIAL TRUMP (TRUMP), which was introduced on January 18, 2025.

Convicted killer Tony Martin, who shot dead a teenage intruder in his home in 1999, has died at the age of 80, a family friend has said.

Home Office process will leave some with eight-week gap when they are unable to prove right to live and work in UK.