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Search underway as ‘fugitive’ python escapes captivity less than a mile from Wandsworth Prison
The ‘fugitive’ snake, named David Hisselhoff, measures 80 centimetres in length and is still on the loose.
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Murder probe launched after teen boy, 17, dies following reported burglary – as four men are arrested
Police have launched a murder investigation after a 17-year-old boy died following a reported burglary. Four men have been arrested in connection with the incident, with detectives seeking to establish the circumstances surrounding the teenager’s death. The report does not provide further details about the location, timing, cause of death or the identities of those…
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Shark Tank builder forced to tear down part of his $4million dream home after bitter feud with council and blindsiding his neighbours: ‘He’s disobeyed all the rules’
A Sydney builder who appeared on Shark Tank has reportedly been ordered to remove part of his approximately $4 million dream home following a dispute with the local council. Neighbours say the construction was carried out without proper approval and argue that the case highlights concerns over planning rules and the impact of unauthorised building…
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Op shop insider blames Aussies who donate goods for the soaring cost of items in ‘thrift’ stores
An Australian charity-shop volunteer says the rising cost of second-hand goods is partly driven by poor-quality donations that stores must pay to dispose of. The claim responds to growing frustration among shoppers over higher op-shop prices, highlighting the financial pressure that unusable items place on charities. The volunteer said donated rubbish can include soiled clothing,…
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Tributes paid to Jason Arday after ex-Cambridge professor found dead
Tributes have been paid to former Cambridge professor Jason Arday, 41, who was found dead at an address in Battersea, south London, on Friday afternoon. His family said they were shocked by the loss and believed a “campaign of misinformation” had become too much for him; public figures and colleagues also raised concerns about the…
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Harvard case dismissed as hormone study points to lower dementia risk
A Boston judge rejects the Trump administration’s Harvard antisemitism lawsuit, while Stanford researchers report oestrogen-only therapy may cut Alzheimer’s-related risk by 35 per cent.
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News and buildup on first weekend of EFL season and football updates – matchday live
The English Football League season is beginning in full, with Championship, League One and League Two fixtures taking place and attention also turning to Sunday’s Community Shield. The live coverage also reports a significant transfer: Atlético Madrid have signed Tottenham Hotspur defender Cristian Romero, ending his five-year spell in north London. Romero joined Atlético for…
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Heathrow tells passengers ‘do not drive’ to the airport as flooding hits access to terminals
Heathrow has urged passengers not to drive to the airport after flooding affected roads providing access to its terminals. The disruption matters because it may delay travellers reaching flights and place additional pressure on public transport and airport operations. The available article text does not specify which roads or terminals were affected, how long the…