All news by author James Smith

Watchdog was given only 48 hours to scrutinize tech executive Poppy Gustafsson, known for her work with Mike Lynch’s companies, Autonomy and Darktrace.

Stricter rules for retailers selling knives online - and tougher penalties for those who break them - are to be introduced in the spring.

Donald Trump has suggested that Ukraine is to blame for initiating the country’s war with Russia, adding that the conflict could have been "settled very easily" as he criticized Kyiv’s negotiation skills.

A British conductor has apologised for likening singers at one of Italy’s leading opera houses to warring Mafia families.

The most senior judge in England and Wales has said she was "deeply troubled" by comments made by Sir Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch over a judge’s ruling in an immigration case.

Ten people have been injured in a horrifying ’mystery liquid’ rampage at Costco.

Europeans must lessen their risky dependence on an opposing America.

British rocker and Placebo frontman Brian Molko has been charged with defamation after hurling insults at the Italian Prime Minister mid-performance.

A Scottish company plans to launch its rockets into space starting in 2026, following an attempt at a suborbital launch later this year.

President Trump’s administration has urged the Romanian government to remove travel restrictions on Andrew Tate, according to reports.

A Russian court has fined Alphabet’s (GOOGL.O), Google 3.8 million roubles ($41,530) for hosting content on YouTube that included videos instructing Russian soldiers how to surrender, Russia’s TASS news agency reported on Monday.

A boy of eight leans against a wall and takes furtive drags from a vape as he chats to an older mate.

A claim has been made by a UK ticket-holder for the Valentine’s Day’s £65m EuroMillions jackpot.

An Indian man has received a life imprisonment sentence after being found guilty of the rape and murder of Irish backpacker Danielle McLaughlin in 2017.

Zoe Saldana was pulled off camera for swearing as she was hurried to finish her BAFTA acceptance speech.

Conclave and The Brutalist have led the 2025 BAFTAs, each winning four awards.

The Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating after a 45-year-old man died when police officers responded to reports of a child being assaulted.

Promising young jockey Michael O’Sullivan has died from injuries suffered in a fall at Thurles racetrack earlier this month.

One of Europe’s most wanted drug kingpins has been gunned down in Mexico after years of evading arrest.

Israel has received a shipment of heavy MK-84 bombs from the United States, after U.S. President Donald Trump lifted a block imposed on the export of the munitions by the administration of predecessor Joe Biden, the defence ministry said on Sunday.

Rescuers are still searching for victims at the illegally operated mine in the western part of the country.

As thousands travel for India’s Maha Kumbh festival, a train collision has left at least 15 dead.

A mother and her two-year-old daughter have died following the Munich car attack, according to police.