One dead and 300 buildings destroyed in Australia bushfires

Tragedy has struck south-east Australia as devastating bushfires have claimed at least one life and reduced an estimated 300 homes and buildings to ashes. The infernos have been raging for…

Tories would ban under-16s from social media

The proposed ban is multifaceted, targeting both access to social media and the presence of smartphones in educational settings. Badenoch confirmed that a Conservative government would also move to prohibit…

Google employee made redundant after reporting sexual harassment, court hears

A senior Google employee claims she was subjected to a "relentless campaign of retaliation" by the tech giant after reporting a manager who regaled clients with explicit stories about his…

The FTSE 100 has hit a record high. Is now the time to start investing?

As the new year got into its stride, so did the UK’s index of leading shares, marking a significant milestone that has captured the attention of both seasoned investors and…

The Berkshire mum looking to encourage others into rugby

Annette Bevan, a dedicated mum-of-two and a formidable player for Reading Abbey RFC, is championing a movement to bring more mothers into the world of rugby, highlighting the sport’s transformative…

Iran protesters defy crackdown as videos show violent clashes

Protesters in Iran continued to defy a brutal government crackdown on Saturday night, taking to the streets despite mounting evidence suggesting hundreds have been killed or wounded by security forces…

Bob Weir, Grateful Dead co-founder, dies aged 78.

Bob Weir, a foundational figure in the tapestry of American rock music and a co-founder of the legendary Grateful Dead, has passed away at the age of 78. His departure…

Town cashing-in on China’s billion-dollar appetite for luxury durian

Driving around Raub, a small town in Malaysia, it’s impossible to miss the prickly fruit that powers its economy. You can smell it from the steady stream of trucks winding…

Video filmed by ICE agent who shot Minneapolis woman emerges

A dramatic 47-second video, filmed by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent who fatally shot Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis, has surfaced, offering a chilling glimpse into the…

Rare first Superman comic once stolen from Nicolas Cage sells for $15m.

A truly monumental event in the world of comic book collecting has unfolded with the private sale of a legendary copy of Action Comics No. 1 for an astonishing $15…