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Wind farm worker sues for £500k after falling into North Sea
Ben Thompson is suing GE Energy UK for £500,000 after falling 25 metres from a gangway into the North Sea. The allegations of negligence are being disputed....
'It was awful waiting on my diagnosis': NI cancer cases hit record high
Cancer cases in Northern Ireland have reached a new high, with long waiting lists for diagnoses and treatments. Cancer Research UK has called for urgent action to address the issue....
Taxman among creditors owed £4.5 million when Mandelson-founded firm collapsed
Global Counsel, founded by Lord Mandelson, went bust in February with debts totalling £4.5 million. The HMRC is among the creditors....
'Stonehenge of the Amazon' reveals secrets of pre-colonisation
Archaeological discoveries at the 'Stonehenge of the Amazon' have revealed that the rainforest was not a 'human desert' before colonisation. The findings suggest a more complex history....
Heineken beer sales may be impacted by Iran war
Heineken has announced plans to cut 6,000 jobs as the company faces challenges in the 'complex and volatile' market caused by the conflict in Iran. The impact on beer sales is unclear....
PM's defence strategy criticised by ex-Nato chief
Former defence secretaries have backed a warning from the ex-Nato chief that the PM's 'complacency' on defence is putting the UK 'in peril'. The criticism centres around underpreparedness and lack of insurance....
Prediction market Kalshi suspends three political candidates
Kalshi has suspended three political candidates for betting on their own races, with two receiving settlements and one facing disciplinary action. The reason for the suspension is not specified....
Kash Patel defends himself against unflattering article
FBI Director Kash Patel has defended himself against an unflattering article, saying he and Trump are 'as tough as they come'. The article is not specified....
EU pulls $2.4 million from Venice Biennale over Russia's return
The EU has withdrawn funding worth $2.4 million from the Venice Biennale due to its decision to allow Russia's participation in the art show. Reuters reports that this is a response to concerns about Russia's actions in ...
Half a million Britons' medical data offered for sale on Chinese website
A breach of UK Biobank has led to the unauthorized sale of medical data from over half a million British participants. The data was volunteered to help researchers prevent and treat serious illnesses....
Knife killings down by 21%, figures show
New crime data shows a significant drop in knife-related homicides, with overall recorded homicides also falling. Reuters reports this is attributed to increased policing efforts while BBC notes it could be due to change...
Over-55s drive surge in UK exercise numbers
A record number of adults in England are engaging in physical activity, with over-55s being a significant contributor to this trend. A new survey has revealed this shift towards increased exercise....
Ex-London Pride CEO admits contempt of court
The former CEO of London Pride, Christopher Joell-Deshields, has admitted to contempt of court after failing to deliver documents and other items as ordered by the court....
Drug prices rise by up to 30 per cent due to Iran war
Pharmacists are warning of price hikes for painkillers and hay fever medications, with some increases reaching as high as 30 per cent. This is attributed to a surge in oil prices resulting from the Iran conflict....
Girl, 10, finds rare Mexican axolotl under Welsh bridge
A girl named Evie discovered a rare Mexican axolotl while on a day trip with her mother in south Wales. The unusual creature was found under a bridge....
Trump envoy seeks FIFA World Cup spot for Italy
Paolo Zampolli, a Trump diplomat, has suggested replacing Iran with Italy in the FIFA World Cup due to the latter's recent failures. This contradicts statements made by The Independent and BBC News that no such request h...
Record exercise participation in England
A new survey has found a record number of adults in England are engaging in physical activity, driven largely by older people. The Independent reports this as a positive trend....
Prince Louis celebrates 8th birthday
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have shared a new photo of Prince Louis on their official social media account, marking his eighth birthday....
Why firstborns earn more
Research suggests that illnesses during early years may contribute to the 1.9 per cent wage gap between siblings. The Independent notes this as a potential explanation for the phenomenon, while Reuters reports similar fi...
Low-cost trading platforms attract investors
Rachel Reeves has launched an advertising campaign to promote low-cost trading platforms. The Independent reports on this development, citing her involvement and the use of a cartoon character named Savvy the Squirrel....