85 m. ago Vladimir Putin's electrician for 'secret palace' blown up in 'assassination attempt'

Mikhail Mukhin, 34, who worked at Vladimir Putin's Valdai residence, a secret palace north of Moscow, has been left seriously injured after an explosion at his flat

Politics

28 h. ago Inverness fire: Police appeal for information after flat door set on fire

Police Scotland are appealing for information following a fire in Inverness on Saturday.

Events

32 h. ago UK terror attack 'foiled just hours before it was set to take place' as police swoop in

Two suspected Iranian terror cells were raided on Saturday in a sweeping operation specifically targeting groups believed to be working on behalf of the state against the UK

Events

3 d. ago Consultant says security report into arson at Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro's home won't be made public

A consultant paid to review security at the official residence of the Pennsylvania governor after it was firebombed by a late-night intruder last month says his team’s findings won't be made public

Politics

6 d. ago What to do if your wireless headphones are lost or stolen: some sound advice

From using the location tracker on your phone to retaining proof of purchase, steps you can takeWhat to do if your phone is lost or stolen: practical steps to restore peace of mindHeadphones are a daily accessory for many, making them a tempting target for thieves. Whether they are stolen from your head or pinched from a bag, here’s what to do.Check the headphones control app on your phone. Many of them have a function that shows where they were last connected to your phone, so you can try to track them down.Check Find My on your phone, some Bluetooth models such as Apple’s AirPods, Samsung’s Galaxy Buds or Google’s Pixel Buds can be tracked. You may also be able to report them as lost in Find My in case anyone finds them.Report the theft to the police on 101 with a description of the headphones, including make, model, colour and serial number, which should be found on the box.Contact your insurance company to see whether the headphones are covered by any of your policies.Set up any...

Politics

7 d. ago Moment 'XL Bully' is fatally Tasered by police after it was 'set on officers by owner' during arrests over 'men with machetes' in park

*GRAPHIC CONTENT WARNING* Officers were called to Nutsford Vale Park in Levenshulme, Greater Manchester on Friday evening following reports of men being seen with machetes.

Events

8 d. ago ‘Nightmare’ in pretty English village overrun by tourists with resident injured in parking bust

The picturesque village of Bibury in the Cotswolds attracts up to 20,000 visitors on weekends

Events

8 d. ago Bomb squad swoop on major UK shopping centre as everyone evacuated

The bomb squad have been called and police cordon has been set up at St Nicholas Arcades shopping centre in Lancaster after a bomb scare this morning led to a full evacuation of the area

Economics

1 week ago Police issue warning ahead of car cruise event set for Ayr tonight

Previous events have attracted more than 1,000 vehicles, and police are advising that there may be some delays and congestion within the local area.

Events

1 week ago Care worker warned after Paisley resident was injured during wheelchair lift

An investigation was carried out by the Scottish Social Services Council.

Events

2 w. ago Police issue major update after Brit man 'lynched and burned alive' by Ecuador mob

A man, who is believed to be British, was dragged out of a police station and set upon by hundreds of locals after he was arrested in connection to a shooting in Ecuador

Events

2 w. ago US Olympic committee sidesteps transgender athlete policy amid LA28 buildup

USOPC won’t set transgender eligibility rules for LA28LA28 passes $1bn in sponsorship, confirms key venuesUSA Football certified ahead of flag football’s debutThe United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) has said it will not set any policy on transgender athlete eligibility ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games, despite growing political pressure from the Trump administration and increasing scrutiny over access and inclusion in women’s sport.Speaking Thursday after the committee’s first board meeting of 2025, chief executive Sarah Hirshland said the USOPC had no plans to define eligibility criteria, even as US president Donald Trump’s Executive Order 14201 – titled Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports – threatens to upend international participation protocols. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago In his words: Shapiro recounts evacuating arson fire in pajamas at Pennsylvania governor's residence

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is sharing new details about the arson fire this weekend that prompted his family to evacuate the official residence in Harrisburg in the dead of night

Events

2 w. ago Pennsylvania intruder faced little resistance as Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family slept

The arsonist who broke into the Pennsylvania governor’s residence while Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family slept upstairs faced little resistance as he smashed windows, ignited Molotov cocktails and crawled inside

Politics

2 w. ago Arson attack on Pennsylvania governor's home evokes trauma for the state's Jews

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s mansion was the target of an arson attack last weekend, but the attacker's motives are unclear

Events

2 w. ago Man with 'heart of gold' found fatally injured in residential street in 'targeted attack'

Joe Buchanan, 35, was described as having a “heart of gold” in a statement by his family

Events

2 w. ago Shocking reason Pennsylvania governor and his family were targeted by arsonist who torched mansion

Cody Balmer was arrested on Sunday hours after he allegedly torched the luxury mansion, and charged with attempted homicide, aggravated arson and terrorism.

Events

2 w. ago Suspect in arson attack on Pennsylvania governor’s mansion was angry over Israel

Cody Balmer admitted hating Governor Josh Shapiro, police said

Politics

2 w. ago Man charged in fire at Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro’s mansion voiced Palestine support

Cody Balmer faces terror and arson charges after fire and 911 call voicing pro-Palestinian viewsThe man charged with setting fire to the Pennsylvania governor’s mansion called emergency responders after the attack and made comments signaling support for Palestinians, the New York Times reports.According to a search warrant in the case, 38-year-old Cody Balmer identified himself by name in a 911 call and said that Pennsylvania’s governor, Josh Shapiro, “needs to know that he ‘will not take part in his plans for what he wants to do to the Palestinian people’”. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Security review planned for Pennsylvania governor's official residence after arson attack

An independent expert will review security at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's official residence after investigators accused a man of scaling a wall and setting fire to the mansion

Events