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Three Iranians accused of spying on journalists in UK as part of wider plot to attack dissident TV station staff
Three Iranian nationals are accused of conducting surveillance on dissident journalists in London as part of an alleged plot to harm critics of the Tehran regime. The prosecution alleges they gathered detailed information about targets working for Iran International, a news agency critical of Iran, using online research and physical reconnaissance to enable violence against…
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Alexa Plus bug leaves some Echo speakers repeating sounds for minutes
A bug affecting Amazon’s Alexa Plus smart speakers has caused them to repeatedly sing or say “lalala” for minutes at a time, often interrupting user conversations. This strange behaviour has been reported multiple times on Reddit over recent weeks, with users uploading videos documenting the glitch, and when questioned, Alexa appears unaware of what has…
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Jeffrey Archer lived a life more curious, colourful and at times outrageous than any he could have concocted on the page
Jeffrey Archer, the bestselling British novelist and former Conservative MP, has died at 86. His death came just hours before the publication of his final novel, ending a remarkable life marked by both literary success and spectacular scandal, including a prison sentence for perjury. Over a 50-year career, Archer sold more than 320 million books…
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More signs of Burnham conference bounce as poll finds Labour opening five point lead over Reform
A YouGov poll found Labour opening a five-point lead over Reform after its conference, adding to signs of a bounce in support for the party. The result matters amid speculation about a possible early election, although Labour leader Andy Burnham has dismissed the prospect of a snap poll. Labour rose three points to 27 per…
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Worker left paralysed after falling 30ft from electricity pylon wins payout worth more than £10million
Gavin Pugh, a 33-year-old electricity pylon maintenance worker from Wales, fell 30ft from an electricity pylon in East Staffordshire in April 2022 and was left permanently paralysed. The accident occurred because he unknowingly clipped his safety line to a section of the pylon that had already been worked on by other workers and was no…
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Trump orders diesel relief as Australia curbs immigration
Donald Trump acts to ease diesel prices and ends taxpayer-funded political adverts. Angus Taylor promises Australia’s largest immigration cuts; Mary Fowler withdraws from upcoming friendlies.
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Marie-Louise Eta says she wanted to be judged on her work
Marie-Louise Eta made history in April when she became the first woman to manage a men’s team in one of Europe’s top five leagues, taking over as interim head coach of Union Berlin. Keeping the club in the Bundesliga, she compiled a record of two wins, a draw and two losses across five matches, helping…
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Drone strike sinks Togo-flagged ship in Bulgarian Black Sea waters
A civilian cargo ship has sunk and its crew is missing after a drone attack in Bulgaria’s Black Sea exclusive economic zone, with rescue operations ongoing. The attack on the Alfa Watan and simultaneous strikes on a second vessel highlight the growing threat to commercial shipping as Russia intensifies military operations across the Black Sea…
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Hasnat Khan seen publicly after memoir reveals Diana’s South Africa plans
Earl Spencer’s memoir has revealed that his sister Princess Diana dreamed of moving to South Africa with heart surgeon Dr Hasnat Khan, seeking to escape the constraints of royal life. Diana referred to Khan as her “Mr Wonderful” and even explored employment opportunities for him at hospitals near Cape Town during a visit in March…