United KingdomEquity calls for dedicated awards for theatre choreographers and movement directors
Equity's group representing theatre choreographers and movement directors has called out major awards ceremonies for failing to adequately recognise their discipline. The union body argues that if physical storytelling i...
United KingdomTrial of Man Accused of Killing Charlie Kirk Raises Cameras-in-Court Debate
Tyler Robinson, accused of killing Charlie Kirk, has moved to ban cameras from his courtroom as prosecutors push for the death penalty. The case has reignited a long-running American debate over cameras in courtrooms, wi...
United KingdomRoyal Mail denies hiding undelivered post from MP visiting sorting office
Royal Mail has denied allegations that undelivered post was concealed from a visiting MP at a sorting office. The claim was made by a Wrexham councillor during an executive board meeting....
United KingdomDriver Thrown from Army Truck After Car Cuts Across Military Convoy on A43
A driver was flung from behind the wheel of an army truck after a car swerved in front of a military convoy on the A43 in Northamptonshire. The incident left the military driver with a suspected broken back....
United KingdomKosovo to Commit Troops to International Gaza Security Force
Kosovo has announced plans to contribute dozens of security troops to an international force for Gaza, citing gratitude for the NATO-led peacekeeping mission that stabilised the country following its 1998–99 war with S...
United KingdomUS House Approves Renewal of Controversial Spy Surveillance Powers in Late-Night Vote
The US House of Representatives has approved the renewal of controversial spy agency surveillance powers following a late-night revolt. Democrats criticised the timing of the vote, calling the process 'amateur hour'....
United KingdomFatal Dog Bites in UK Soar More Than 200% in a Single Year
New data reveals that fatal dog bites in the UK have surged by more than 200 per cent in one year, with hospital admissions related to dog bites also rising by 11 per cent over the same period....
United KingdomAsia and Africa Turn to Nuclear Power as Iran War Triggers Global Energy Crisis
Nations across Asia and Africa are accelerating nuclear power development as the US-Iran war sparks an energy crisis. Currently 31 countries use nuclear power, which accounts for approximately 10 per cent of global elect...
United KingdomFragile calm in Lebanon as US-brokered ceasefire holds
A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, brokered by the United States, has brought a fragile calm to parts of Lebanon, with families beginning to return home. The truce remains precarious amid ongoing regional t...
United KingdomNYPD officer on horseback chases down alleged purse thief in Manhattan
A New York City police officer on horseback pursued and apprehended an alleged purse thief through Manhattan streets, with the NYPD sharing video of the chase on Thursday. The footage quickly drew widespread attention on...
United KingdomNorthern Ireland £100 heating oil grant delayed until summer at earliest
Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed a £17 million package for Northern Ireland to support home heating oil costs, but the latest £100 grant is not expected to be paid out until summer at the earliest. The delay will disappo...
United KingdomUK fuel prices fall for first time since Iran war began
Petrol prices in the UK have dropped for the first time after 46 consecutive days of rising costs driven by the Iran conflict. The decline has been welcomed as relief for drivers who have faced sustained pressure at the ...
United KingdomTrump calls McDonald's Oval Office delivery stunt 'tacky'
Donald Trump has distanced himself from a PR event in which McDonald's was delivered to the Oval Office by the wife of a cancer patient, describing the stunt as 'tacky'. The reversal came after the episode attracted publ...
United KingdomAir pollution linked to faster onset of dementia and Parkinson's, UK study finds
A study analysing data from 396,000 UK citizens aged 39 to 70 as part of the UK Biobank has found that air pollution may accelerate the onset of dementia and Parkinson's disease. The research adds to growing evidence of ...
United KingdomNCP car park operator collapses into administration
National Car Parks (NCP), one of the UK's largest car park operators, went into administration last month. The collapse raises questions about the financial pressures facing major operators in the sector....
United KingdomBulgaria heads to early election with pro-Russian ex-president as front-runner
Bulgarians are voting in an early election that could return a left-leaning, pro-Russian former president to power. The vote is seen as a significant moment for the country's geopolitical orientation amid the broader Eur...
United KingdomSecurity expert warns UK is 'alarmingly unprepared' for modern threats
A security expert has echoed Lord Robertson's warning that the UK's national security is 'in peril', arguing that the country is alarmingly unprepared for the threats it currently faces. The opinion piece calls for urgen...
United KingdomWorkspace shares fall sharply after profit warning and dividend cut
UK office landlord Workspace has seen its shares slump after warning of a 'substantial step down' in earnings for 2026-27 and cutting its dividend. The announcement signals continued pressure on the flexible office marke...
United KingdomTrump Attacks New York Mayor Candidate Mamdani Over Tax Policies
US President Donald Trump unexpectedly targeted Democrat Zohran Mamdani, a New York mayoral candidate, claiming his tax policies are 'destroying' New York and that people are 'fleeing' the city. Critics described Trump's...
United KingdomReeves Backs Further North Sea Drilling to Boost UK Energy Supply
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has expressed support for additional North Sea oil and gas drilling, stating the government is working with energy companies to open up tie-back sites. The move signals a pragmatic stance on dome...