A Romanian builder accused of stabbing an Iranian opposition journalist in Wimbledon now claims his friend carried out the attack on behalf of Iran. The revelation has intensified scrutiny of Tehran’s alleged foreign operations targeting dissidents abroad.
Nicola Sturgeon publicly acknowledges she would have chosen differently when retaining Peter Murrell as SNP chief executive in 2014. The revelation comes as her long-awaited memoir surfaces, detailing internal party fractures and leadership regrets.
A driver and passenger filmed themselves inhaling from a balloon while speeding at 130mph before killing a pedestrian in a 30mph zone. Both were sentenced to prison on Friday after a trial uncovered the reckless behavior.
A 17-year-old boy who vanished near Pick Mere in Cheshire has been found dead, leaving his family devastated and a community in grief. Police confirmed the discovery as they launch a full investigation into the circumstances of his death.
A mother and her 22-year-old son have been sentenced to prison after a violent road rage incident escalated into a high-speed chase and a deliberate crash. The victim remains hospitalized with serious injuries following the attack in Greater Manchester.
President Trump is poised to decide within days whether to extend a fragile Iran ceasefire, a move that could reignite regional hostilities or avert further escalation. A closed-door session with top national security advisors begins Tuesday at 2 p.m.
A Hollywood studio has turned an internet meme into a feature-length horror film. The yet-untitled project, inspired by a single sheet of yellow wallpaper, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. Critics call it a bold experiment in visual terror.
A Washington judge has frozen a $1.8bn fund intended to compensate Americans alleging they were targeted by prior administrations. The emergency injunction pauses payouts while courts weigh constitutional challenges.
A pioneering mobile health service is eliminating barriers to women’s healthcare by delivering long-acting contraception directly to communities across Hampshire. The Roving LARC Bus, launched by Mid Hampshire Healthcare, offers implants and coils without GP referrals, with plans to expand into Dorset within months.
A quarter of workers with long-term health issues miss out on £3.2bn in unclaimed benefits annually. New guidance outlines how to secure Universal Credit, disability support and council tax relief after a back injury.
A new Hampshire & Isle of Wight Dementia Alliance will coordinate services and amplify lived experiences to streamline support for those affected by dementia. Age Concern Hampshire leads the initiative, backed by 12 partner organizations.
A 58-year-old Greek national was arrested in Athens for allegedly providing logistical support to a suspected Iranian espionage network. Authorities seized encrypted communications devices and documents during a raid, linking him to multiple targets across Europe.
Kemi Badenoch dismissed Tony Blair’s calls for Labour to pivot, calling the former PM’s influence over the party ‘irrelevant.’ The government is doubling down on its agenda despite internal and external pressure.
China’s highest-profile monastic leader jailed after massive embezzlement and bribery scandal. Court documents reveal losses exceeding £40 million linked to temple funds over five years.
A panel of AI-generated historical figures—Winston Churchill, Frida Kahlo, Mahatma Gandhi and Emmeline Pankhurst—appeared on BBC’s Question Time to discuss AI’s societal impact. The stunt sparked immediate debate over regulation, ethics and the blurred line between tribute and deception.
Sea Life London Aquarium will replace the penguins’ artificial-lit habitat with a sunlit enclosure next year, doubling pool size and cutting visitor crowds by 30%. The £2.1 million project aims to meet welfare demands after undercover footage exposed stress in the birds.
Activision has confirmed the next installment in its blockbuster franchise will feature a campaign set during a fictionalized North Korean invasion of South Korea. Early reactions are divided, with veterans and military analysts questioning the game’s sensitivity.
A Leicester vascular surgeon has been struck off the medical register after freezing his own legs to dangerously low temperatures, forcing amputations. The stunt, conducted without ethical oversight, has triggered legal and professional fallout for the NHS trust involved.
The accused in the fatal shooting outside an East London bar failed to appear for his initial hearing due to a sudden mental health crisis. Police confirm the 28-year-old was taken to a secure psychiatric unit hours before his scheduled court date.
First-class mail reached only 75.7% on-time delivery in the year to March, falling short of the 93% target for a third consecutive year. Royal Mail blames industrial action and operational delays for the decline.
Former U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi delivered damning testimony Wednesday, calling the Epstein investigation ‘a systemic collapse of accountability’ during a congressional hearing. Her remarks escalated bipartisan calls for sweeping reforms in sex crime enforcement.
Hundreds of devoted fans pitched tents outside Southampton’s St Mary’s Stadium on Thursday night, securing front-row spots for Friday’s Take That concert. Organizers confirm ticket sales have topped 50,000, setting a new attendance record for the venue.
Pest control calls in Cardiff have tripled this year, with some firms responding to five or six infestations weekly. Experts warn climate shifts are driving the spread of resilient urban pests.
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson told a Belfast court the letter he wrote to a sexual abuse accuser had no connection to her allegations. The High Court is scrutinizing whether the letter constitutes witness intimidation.