The £10m north London heist was a reminder of a time before security cameras when cat burglars were at work in high societyIt was one of the stories of Christmas: the audacious theft of more than £10m in jewellery, designer handbags and cash from a mansion in St John’s Wood, north London.The heist was carried out by a man who climbed in through a second-floor window and “moved like a cat” around the five-storey house, managing to avoid seven people before leaving with his haul. Continue reading...

A flight attendant shares her top hotel tips to help travellers stay secure, organised, and stress-free during their stays - including how you can utilise your safe to not leave anything behind

Green heating has an image problem, especially where climate-sceptic parties hold sway. Now energy groups are promoting them on grounds of cost, status and energy securityA few dozen people had gathered on the dancefloor of the nightclub in eastern Germany when Stefan Vetter took to the stage, his face chequered by neon lights that bounced off spinning disco balls, and flicked through PowerPoint slides of homeowners and their heaters. “We know that oil and gas are not getting cheaper in future,” he said. The audience of mostly retired men nodded slowly along.Versions of this unusual scene played out in towns and cities across Germany last month in a weeklong PR blitz to promote heat pumps – a clean alternative to gas-burning boilers. But rather than lecture citizens about climate or carbon, Vetter, an adviser at the Saxon energy agency, talked up the cash they could save. Continue reading...

Chamber will start with speakership vote that could cement his leadership or plunge Congress into turmoilThe US House of Representatives will begin its new session on Friday with a dramatic speakership vote that could either cement Republican Mike Johnson’s leadership or plunge Congress into turmoil, as Republican dissent threatens his hold on power.As the House’s first order of business – which is scheduled to begin around noon Eastern time – members must elect a speaker before they can be sworn in. Each representative will stand to declare their choice in a roll call vote, with Johnson needing a majority of all members voting to secure victory. Continue reading...

What do Indian airport security guards, Virgin Atlantic crew, and a cucumber have in common? They've all made the cut for superstar travel expert Nicky Kelvin's review of the year.

President-elect rages on Truth Social after violence in New Orleans and Las Vegas, blaming opposition for indicting him rather than focusing on national security

Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden has been keeping fans entertained as she takes to the airwaves on BBC Radio Wales, and the Welsh star issued a message to fans

Trump's incoming border czar Tom Homan slammed the Biden administration and called for greater U.S. border security after the deadly New Orleans attack and Tesla Cybertruck explosion.

President-elect rages on Truth Social after violence in New Orleans and Las Vegas, blaming opposition for indicting him rather than focusing on national security

President-elect rages on Truth Social after violence in New Orleans and Las Vegas, blaming opposition for indicting him rather than focusing on national security

‘Exhausted’ Pole edges out British No 1 6-7 (4), 6-1, 6-4Boulter so close to securing biggest win of her careerOver the course of the past 18 months, by far the rewarding period in her blossoming career, Katie Boulter has gradually established herself as one of the best tennis players in the world. She has won noteworthy titles, defeated top opponents and embedded herself inside the top 30.Yet no battle in her career has quite matched the delirium of an unforgettable night in Sydney when she went shot-for-shot with the greatest active women’s player, Iga Swiatek, and came so close to securing the biggest win of her career. After three hours of tennis of the highest quality, Swiatek somehow survived a brilliant performance from Boulter, winning 6-7 (4), 6-1, 6-4 to secure a 2-0 win for Poland over Great Britain and a spot in the semi-final of the United Cup. Continue reading...

President-elect rages on Truth Social after violence in New Orleans and Las Vegas, blaming opposition for indicting him rather than focusing on public safety

A key safe means your property stays secure while those you authorise can come and go

Ian Wright saw former side Arsenal secure all three points at Brentford with Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli both on target as they continue to contribute after some indifferent form

Kieran Tierney is out of contract at Arsenal this summer but Celtic are keen to bring him back to Glasgow this month if they can strike an agreement with the Gunners

Heather, a qualified mountain leader based in West Yorkshire, was heading to Rishikesh when security at the Indira Gandhi International Airport handed her over to the police.

Dramatic footage captured a pet lion on the loose in Pakistan after escaping from its cage as terrified locals ran for cover but it was shot dead by security officials

New Orleans attacker Shamsud-Din Jabbar claimed he joined ISIS prior to this summer and believed truck massacre would bring attention to ‘war between the believers and the disbelievers’

New Orleans attacker Shamsud-Din Jabbar claimed he joined ISIS prior to this summer and believed truck massacre would bring attention to ‘war between the believers and the disbelievers’

Anti-corruption agency expresses ‘serious regret about attitude of suspect who did not respond to a process by law’

Anti-corruption officials are executing an arrest warrant against Yoon Suk Yeol over his attempt to impose martial law in DecemberInvestigators arrive at home of South Korean president to arrest himInsurrection is one of the few criminal charges from which a South Korean president does not have immunity.Yoon’s lawyers have said the arrest warrant was illegal and invalid because the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials did not have the authority under South Korean law to request a warrant. Continue reading...

Tense standoff at presidential palace deepens political crisis

Anti-corruption officials are executing an arrest warrant against Yoon Suk Yeol over his attempt to impose martial law in DecemberInvestigators arrive at home of South Korean president to arrest himInsurrection is one of the few criminal charges from which a South Korean president does not have immunity.Yoon’s lawyers have said the arrest warrant was illegal and invalid because the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials did not have the authority under South Korean law to request a warrant. Continue reading...

The FBI has released new footage of a suspect placing a pipe bomb outside DNC headquarters on January 5, 2021. It was a day before the bomb got discovered the day of the Capitol riot.

A week-long amber Cold-Health Alert has been issued by the UK Health Security Agency for all regions of England until midday on January 8 as the Met Office issues severe weather warnings for snow and cold weather in the UK

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a week long amber Cold-Health Alert for all regions of England until midday on January 8.

A second Department of Homeland Security agent has been charged in federal court with using a confidential informant to sell illicit drugs that were seized as evidence

Chris Phillips, former head of the UK's National Counter Terrorism Security Office spoke about concerns of a copycat attack taking place in the UK.

As life in the historic French Quarter tried to return to normal, the grief and sadness among residents was acuteAt the cross-street of Bourbon and Saint Phillip, a few dozen yards from the police security line around the crime scene on Thursday morning, it was almost as if nothing had happened.Tourists meandered past the ornate old creole cottages, the bars served cold beer on tap, and horse-drawn carts traipsed through the western end of the French Quarter, in a familiar scene. Continue reading...

Syria’s new security forces have deployed in tanks in the city of Homs to search for militia members and former soldiers loyal to ousted President Bashar Assad who have refused to surrender their weapons

Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 26 people across Gaza as they struck Hamas security officers and an Israeli-declared humanitarian zone

Gunners must negotiate nine matches this month but manager says squad is one of the ‘thinnest’ in the top flightIt was at this stage of last season that Arsenal took the opportunity to decamp to Dubai for a week of warm-weather training and the results were spectacular, even if still not enough to beat Manchester City to the title. After ending 2023 with consecutive defeats against West Ham and Fulham, Mikel Arteta’s side dropped only five points in the last 18 Premier League matches and secured eight straight wins at the start of the year , scoring 33 goals.Twelve months on Arsenal know that after starting 2025 with a convincing victory at Brentford, they will need to be almost perfect again to stand a chance of overhauling Liverpool, who lead by six points with a game in hand. With a demanding schedule of nine matches in January and injuries mounting, this time Arteta does not have the luxury of a mid-season break to reset his squad for the challenges ahead. Continue reading...

Officials acknowledged major defense gap and suggested beefed-up security could not have stopped massacre

A number of other businesses in the area were impacted by the chaos caused by the suspicious device , which was reportedly discovered by a security guard inspecting the scene

The UK Health Security Agency has issued a warning with the national forecaster for regions across the country, with an amber cold health alert in place from Thursday, 2 January

Riaz Afridi abandoned his corporate HQ station in Leatherhead, Surrey (pictured), while on-duty to work out, an employment tribunal heard.

The alert was announced by the UK Health Security Agency ahead of a forecasted blast of snow and ice over the weekend.

Bureau says it is conducting search warrants in New Orleans ‘and other states’ as authorities do not believe Shamsud-Din Jabbar ‘was solely responsible’US president-elect Donald Trump has criticised US authorities and law enforcement agencies in a post today.Although the message does not directly address the New Orleans attack, Trump wrote on his Truth Social network that the “The DOJ, FBI, and Democrat state and local prosecutors have not done their job”.Democrats should be ashamed of themselves for allowing this to happen to our Country. The CIA must get involved, NOW, before it is too late. The USA is breaking down – A violent erosion of Safety, National Security, and Democracy is taking place all across our Nation.Only strength and powerful leadership will stop it. See you on January 20th. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”We are shocked by this violent attack China always opposes any violent and terrorist acts targeting civilians.” Continue reading...