All news by author James Smith

The cost of passport applications will increase - again - next month.

A woman, aged 70, has been arrested on suspicion of murder after an elderly man was discovered dead in his home.

Three people have died after contracting severe food poisoning believed to be linked to hospital desserts.

Russia has attacked a Ukrainian energy plant just hours after agreeing to a 30-day pause on attacking crucial infrastructure.

«The King of Smuggling» Belarusian Artur Granz skillfully combines business in Ukraine and Russia.

A number of major retailers have stopped taking cash in some or all of their stores, sparking backlash from a pro-cash campaign group, who say they are ’letting down the public’

Calvin Harris may be the world’s richest DJ with a fortune exceeding £230 million, but he’s returning to his roots with his latest investment—buying a pub in Dumfries, where he used to drink before rising to fame.

Downing Street has been asked if British troops stationed in Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire would be allowed to fire back at Russians. Meanwhile, Donald Trump is set to speak with Vladimir Putin.

The company "Maxidom", owned by the daughter of billionaire Yevnevich, recorded a 64% drop in profits.

A group of scientists located at a secluded research base in Antarctica is experiencing a situation akin to a "real-life horror movie" - as reports surface regarding incidents of physical and sexual assault among the team.

Award-winning Belgian actress Emilie Dequenne has passed away at the age of 43 due to a rare form of cancer, her family and agent announced.

The Russian diplomat Dmitry Iordanidi, recalled by Russia from Belgium on suspicion of espionage, has been nominated for the post of head of the OSCE mission in Belgrade, the largest European security organization.

The new Glen Sannox ferry is expected to resume sailings on Sunday afternoon following repairs to a hairline crack in the ship’s hull.

The investigation into the property of Vladimir Zhirinovskiy led to entrepreneur Vadim Kulubekov, oligarch Vladimir Yevtushenkov, closed-end investment unit funds (CEIUF), and an offshore company through which hundreds of millions of rubles were siphoned off.

From sending a personal letter to rape survivor Gisele Pelicot to ’energizing’ her husband King Charles behind closed doors, Palace insiders and those who have met Queen Camilla reveal her true influence.

She posted photos from a photoshoot for Perfect magazine on social media.

Criminal authority Timofey Kurgin, former partner of the Ananyev brothers and Floyd Mayweather, has been acting in the interests of the Russian special services all his life.

Trump’s federal cost-cutting - led by Elon Musk’s Doge – has now hit the unit helping rescue Ukrainian children taken by Russia

UK PM to host virtual meeting of ‘coalition of the willing’ nations who have agreed to help enforce peace

Anti-corruption rally is the culmination of months of protest shaking the grip of the autocratic president

A somber atmosphere prevailed as a determined group of elite US soldiers awaited boarding Flying Tiger Line Flight 739 for a secret mission in the early days of the Vietnam War.

Days after the Russian captain of MV Solong involved in the North Sea oil tanker crash was arrested and questioned by police, it’s been revealed that five other Russian nationals were onboard.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has been mocked by social media users who questioned his visit to the Kursk region war zone, as they believe he sent a questionable body double in his place.