15 m. ago British law student, 23, is jailed for life in Dubai after making one 'very stupid mistake' says her devastated mother as she appeals for help

Mia O'Brien, 23, from Huyton, Liverpool, 'made a very stupid mistake', according to her mother, who has launched a heartfelt plea on a fundraising site for help with travel and legal fees.

Society

23 m. ago Adapting gender ruling into practical steps difficult for firms – watchdog chair

Chairwoman of the ECHR, Baroness Falkner, emphasised firms should take their own advice as well as adhering to the code.

Politics

47 m. ago R&B singer’s children sue truck company after her death in highway crash

Two children of R&B singer Angie Stone have filed a lawsuit against a trucking company, a truck manufacturer, and others

Events

95 m. ago Chess: Gukesh wins impressively on Silk Road as Grand Swiss starts in Samarkand

The contest in Uzbekistan will qualify two of the eight 2026 world title Candidates, but Nakamura, the world No 2, has controversially preferred a low-rated qualification routeThe 11-round $625,000 Fide Grand Swiss, which began on Thursday in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, the capital of the Silk Road, will decide two of the eight qualifiers for next year’s world title Candidates.India has a strong hand, as the world champion, Gukesh Dommaraju (ineligible to qualify), is joined by the world No 4, Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu, the world No 5, Arjun Erigaisi, and the world No 27, Vidit Gujrathi, who won the 2023 Grand Swiss in Douglas, Isle of Man. Praggnanandhaa is already well placed to qualify via the 2025 Fide congress circuit, from which the world No 3, Fabiano Caruana, qualified in 2024. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago US oil titan fires a quarter of its staff as jobs bloodbath spreads from retail and technology

The oil company is set to layoff up to 25 percent of its workforce in an extravagant cost-cutting drive. 

Events

3 h. ago Nigel Farage uses private company to pay less tax on GB News earnings

Exclusive: Reform leader’s use of television star-style arrangement is a practice criticised across the political spectrumNigel Farage is using a private company to reduce his tax bill on his GB News media appearances and other outside employment in a television star-style arrangement that has in recent years become frowned on by major broadcasters.The Reform UK leader diverts money from his prime-time TV show into his company, which means that he paid only 25% corporation tax on profits, instead of 40% income tax, and could offset some expenses. Continue reading...

Economics

4 h. ago Stablecoin group Tether holds talks to invest in gold miners

Boss of crypto company that posted first-half profits of $5.7bn has called the precious metal ‘natural bitcoin’

Politics

7 h. ago Dyson launches AI vacuum... and one with a motor smaller than 'a chocolate button'

The entrepreneur also unveiled the company's new Dyson Spot and Scrub AI robot vacuum, which it said has been engineered to clean both wet and dry floors.

Politics

9 h. ago Mum devastated after being banned from Greggs store along with autistic son

Full-time mum Zoe Glover said staff told the pair they were no longer welcome at the store "because of her son's behaviour" on a previous visit - the company has since apologised

Events

9 h. ago Rayner’s job in jeopardy as ministerial rules breach verdict looms

The Deputy Prime Minister referred herself to the ethics watchdog after admitting an underpayment of stamp duty on a flat purchase.

Politics

11 h. ago FACT FOCUS: A look at false and misleading claims made by RFK Jr. during Senate hearing

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F

Politics

11 h. ago R&B singer Angie Stone's children sue truck company for her death in highway crash

Two children of R&B singer Angie Stone have filed a lawsuit against a trucking company, a truck manufacturer, and others

Events

12 h. ago First look at FM26's totally revamped game after controversial delay and cancellation

A new engine with 'deeper immersion' is promised for fans of the Football Manager game series. A new trailer for the game dropped this week, showing startling new graphics

Politics

13 h. ago US government blames power company for LA fires that destroyed hundreds of homes: suit

The Eaton Fire killed 19 people in January as it raged across Los Angeles, destroying thousands of structures

Politics

14 h. ago DWP minister issues update over controversial benefit reforms during Greater Manchester visit

The Manchester Evening News has covered at least two suicides in recent years linked to dire DWP benefits system failings, including one woman who had received disability payments

Politics

14 h. ago Giorgio Armani shared his ‘only regret in life’ days before his death

The fashion designer’s company announced his death Thursday at age 91

Events

14 h. ago Roy Jones Jr gets 1988 Olympic gold medal from the man who beat him

Korean rival returns Jones’ 1988 medal in surprisePark Si-hun: ‘It belongs to you’ at Florida reunionBout’s judging remains infamous Olympic scandalRoy Jones Jr has been handed the Olympic gold medal he was controversially denied in 1988 in an extraordinary act of sportsmanship by the South Korean fighter who beat him.Hall of Fame boxer Jones shared a video on Wednesday from two years ago that showed Park Si-hun visiting the American’s ranch in Pensacola, Florida to present him with the light middleweight gold medal. Continue reading...

Politics

14 h. ago Who is Scooter Braun? The controversial music manager rumoured to be dating Sydney Sweeney

The former music manager has been linked to a few controversies over the course of his career

Politics

15 h. ago Giorgio Armani's successor: Who will inherit the fashion icon's $12.1 billion fortune following his death age 91?

The fashion icon's company, including clothing, accessories, home furnishings, perfumes, cosmetics, books, flowers and chocolates... now, who takes the reigns?

Economics

16 h. ago Pressure mounts on Rayner as Starmer refuses to back her staying in post as tax dodge crisis deepens

Sir Keir condemns 'appalling' graffiti attack outside Ms Rayner’s Hove flat – as the Commons watchdog prepares to give its verdict on whether she broke ministerial code

Events