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Jordanian princess’s former housekeeper denies stealing jewellery from Belgravia home
Princess Firyal Irshaid told a court that jewellery went missing from her Belgravia home while she was abroad during the pandemic. Her former housekeeper, Maria Taborda Henao, denies stealing it; the case matters because prosecutors allege she had sole authorised access to the home and that some pieces…
Why Moscow is staying tight-lipped on Trump’s energy ceasefire
On Sunday, US President Donald Trump announced that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to a ceasefire on energy infrastructure strikes "effective immediately". However, Ukraine's President Zelensky indicated surprise at the announcement, saying it was "news for me", whilst Russia's Kremlin spokesman declined to confirm the agreement, stating only…
Ukrainian Drone Strikes Cripple Yandex Data Centres; Bot Network Takedown Claims Debunked
The latest coverage challenges claims that Ukrainian drone strikes on Yandex data centres sharply reduced Russian disinformation bots: the widely shared Cloudflare chart tracks automated Yandex web crawlers, not social media activity. Separately shared claims about a fall in activity around Germany’s AfD party rely on an image…
School bus driver fired after she pulled over to let student rescue injured kitten on quiet rural road
Cynthia Morgan, a 67-year-old school bus driver in Harford County, Maryland, was fired after stopping her vehicle to allow an elementary school student to rescue an injured kitten on the roadside last week. The decision has sparked significant backlash from parents, who launched a petition arguing that termination…
Teenager arrested in French school shooting; Farage vows asylum freeze
A 14-year-old arrested after shooting at a French school. Nigel Farage vows Reform UK would suspend asylum for five years if the party wins power.
Nina review – a riveting series of horribly invasive auditions for The Seagull
Four women audition for Nina in an experimental staging of Chekhov’s *The Seagull*, where a powerful director’s requests become increasingly invasive. Caroline Williams’ production examines how men can exploit performers’ ambition and influence, making the auditions tense and difficult to watch. The director, Goran, dismisses the need for…
Swinney urged to cancel Scottish Greens co-leader’s conference appearance
SNP leader John Swinney is facing calls to cancel Scottish Greens co-leader Gillian Mackay’s planned appearance at the SNP conference in Aberdeen and to state more firmly that the SNP rejects the Greens’ position on Zionism. The dispute matters because it has raised questions about the SNP’s relationship…
SNP cancels conference debate on coerced abortion after members’ concerns
The SNP has cancelled a fringe event on coerced abortion that the Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC) had booked for its conference in Aberdeen. The party said it acted after members raised concerns and wanted the conference to be a place where all members felt…
Public inquiry to be held into the deaths of two Jewish men killed in the Manchester synagogue terror attack
The Government has announced a public inquiry into the deaths of Melvin Cravitz and Adrian Daulby in the October 2025 attack at a Manchester synagogue. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said the inquiry, requested by the coroner, will examine the deaths and hear evidence, including sensitive national security material…
Supermarket worker admits penning plans for terror attacks on police and army
Sean Grant, a 22-year-old supermarket worker in East Lothian, admitted a terrorism charge at the High Court in Glasgow after police found handwritten plans for a militant pro-Palestinian group and attacks on police and military-related targets. The case concerns material found at his home after officers attended in…
Second man who chopped down the Sycamore Gap tree walks free from prison
Daniel Graham, 41, has walked free from prison after serving just 16 months, following his conviction for destroying the iconic Sycamore Gap tree. The tree, which had stood beside Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland for more than 150 years and appeared in the Hollywood film Robin Hood: Prince of…
Norway fined a Microsoft subsidiary $9.6 million for allegedly misusing Grindr user data
Norway’s data protection authority has fined Xandr, a Microsoft-owned advertising technology company, 92 million Norwegian kroner, about $9.6 million, over the alleged misuse of Grindr users’ sensitive data. The authority says Xandr relied on the app to obtain users’ consent for advertising, rather than ensuring it had explicit…
Carole Middleton supported William during Catherine’s cancer treatment
Robert Jobson says Carole Middleton became a key source of support for Prince William after Catherine, Princess of Wales, was diagnosed with cancer. He says she was there for William and her grandchildren during a difficult period, offering him someone to talk to and a chance to step…
Amazon users can review and edit the details guiding shopping personalisation
Amazon’s About You page shows details the company uses to personalise shopping, and some observations shared by users have been surprisingly specific or strange. The feature has drawn renewed attention, prompting people to check what Amazon has inferred about them and whether those details are accurate. Customers can…
Burnham’s contacts with Manchester City and its owners revealed
Andy Burnham’s contacts with Manchester City and its Abu Dhabi owners while he was Greater Manchester mayor have been disclosed by the combined authority. The information follows his promise to MPs to publish all his dealings with the club’s owners, after he defended their contribution to Manchester and…
Edinburgh residents urge faster removal of cones from historic statues
Residents in Edinburgh’s Old Town are calling for traffic cones placed on historic statues to be removed more promptly, saying they detract from the area’s appearance and are not an Edinburgh tradition. The issue matters because the monuments sit within a World Heritage Site and climbing on them…
What’s the difference between alkaline and lithium-ion batteries?
Alkaline and lithium-ion batteries suit different devices: alkaline cells are inexpensive, usually single-use choices for low-drain gadgets, while rechargeable lithium-ion batteries power devices such as phones, laptops and tools. Choosing the right type matters for runtime, recharging and safe handling. Disposable lithium AA and AAA cells are distinct…
Microsoft blames a configuration change for Exchange Admin Center tumble
Microsoft restored access to the Exchange Admin Center after a configuration change caused errors that prevented administrators from using the service. The incident matters because the EAC is used to manage Exchange Online mailboxes and groups, and Microsoft said affected administrators had no workaround while it investigated. Microsoft…
Ukrainian strikes disrupt services at three Russian Yandex data centres
Ukraine has struck three major Yandex data centres in Russia over several days, disrupting a range of digital services. The attacks followed Russian strikes on Ukrainian data centres and telecoms infrastructure, and have exposed how concentrating services in a few facilities can make them vulnerable during a conflict.…
2027 Rivian R2 review: The Goldilocks electric SUV
Rivian has launched its third electric vehicle, the R2, a mid-size family SUV priced from under $60,000. The vehicle is positioned to achieve mainstream appeal after the company's larger and pricier R1S and R1T struggled to capture the mass market, blending Rivian's signature rugged design with everyday practicality…