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Two Russian shadow fleet tankers spotted crossing British waters near Hebrides
Two Russian shadow fleet tankers were observed crossing British waters near the Hebrides in the North Atlantic Ocean on Monday morning. The two vessels were spotted heading in opposite directions in the area....
Cashier who stole from vulnerable customers to fund luxury holidays convicted
Kelly Kershaw stole from vulnerable customers to finance trips to Paris, Tuscany, Dubai and other destinations, with Facebook posts showing her skiing and sailing. The thefts were uncovered after her travel activity was ...
Travelodge gives stranger key to couple's occupied room in security lapse
Travelodge handed a stranger the key to a couple's room in another hotel security failure. The hotel chain said it is retraining staff on room security and check-in procedures following the incident....
AI chatbots directing cancer patients away from approved treatments, study warns
A new study has found AI chatbots are offering cancer patients alternatives to chemotherapy, raising serious concerns among health officials. The bots give equal weight to scientific and non-scientific sources, potential...
Nine-year-old and three adults rescued from Alaskan ice floe after 24 hours
A nine-year-old child and three men aged 20, 49, and 55 were rescued after spending 24 hours stranded on an ice floe in Alaska. The group had become trapped during a seal hunting expedition....
Early signs of Parkinson's disease detected in the gut, new study finds
Scientists have discovered that people with Parkinson's disease have a distinct set of gut microbes, suggesting the gut may show early indicators of the condition. The findings point to the potential for earlier diagnosi...
Heathrow Airport permitted to recover up to £320m in early expansion costs
The Civil Aviation Authority has ruled that Heathrow Airport can recover up to £320 million in early costs related to its expansion. The regulator had launched a consultation last year on the regulatory treatment of the...
Trump disputes Israel's role in decision to bomb Iran amid national security adviser's claims
Trump pushed back against suggestions that Israel influenced his decision to begin bombing Iran, invoking the 'results of Oct. 7' in a social media post. His own national security adviser had stated that Trump's bombing ...
Chicago cancels Cinco de Mayo parade again over fears of ICE immigration raids
Chicago has cancelled its Cinco de Mayo parade for a second consecutive year due to concerns about immigration enforcement raids. Nearly half of the event's corporate sponsors had withdrawn funding in 2025, and while org...
Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice posts image with signs of AI manipulation
Experts at Peryton Intelligence say a photo posted by Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice on X, purportedly showing a diverse group of supporters canvassing in Birmingham, was almost certainly generated or altered using...
Sudan paramilitary commander defects to military as civil war enters fourth year
A high-profile commander from Sudan's paramilitary forces has switched sides and joined the country's national army. The defection comes as the conflict in Sudan enters its fourth year....
Spain launches mass legalisation programme for undocumented migrants
Spain has introduced a mass legalisation measure allowing undocumented migrants to apply for legal status, with applications opening on Monday. The programme is expected to affect a significant number of people currently...
Kash Patel files $250M defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic
FBI Director Kash Patel has launched a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic magazine and one of its journalists, accusing them of publishing a 'sweeping, malicious and defamatory hit piece' about his lead...
Reform's mass deportation plan to save 'billions' dismissed as not credible
Nigel Farage has claimed Reform UK's plan to deport refugees would save the UK billions of pounds. The Refugee Council rejected the proposal, saying reassessing hundreds of thousands of asylum decisions was 'not a seriou...
Met Gala exhibit challenges fashion norms with diverse body mannequins
An upcoming exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art examines 'the dressed body' across centuries of art history. The show notably departs from the industry standard by featuring mannequins representing a range of bo...
Mandelson failed security vetting months before Starmer claims he knew
The Independent's political editor David Maddox reports he informed Downing Street of Peter Mandelson's security vetting failure seven months before Prime Minister Keir Starmer claims he was made aware of the issue. The ...
Two arrested after accelerant bottle thrown at synagogue in Harrow
Two people have been arrested following an attack on the Kenton synagogue in Harrow, north-west London, in which a bottle containing a type of accelerant was thrown at the building....
Anti-Islam campaigner Valentina Gomez barred from UK ahead of Tommy Robinson rally
US anti-Islam activist Valentina Gomez has been blocked from entering the United Kingdom, where she had been due to speak at a Tommy Robinson rally. Gomez attracted international attention after burning the Quran during ...
Most-challenged books of 2025 revealed as US book bans hit record highs
The American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom recorded challenges to 4,235 different works in 2025, with bans remaining at record highs across the United States. The ALA has published a list of the e...
Former parliamentary staff member arrested under anti-hacking laws
Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle has briefed MPs on a 'security matter' involving the arrest of a former parliamentary staff member under anti-hacking legislation. No further details about the individual or the alleged ...