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Crispin Odey loses appeal against lifetime ban from UK financial services industry
Judges uphold ruling that financier tried to ‘frustrate’ investigations into harassment claims against himThe former hedge fund boss Crispin Odey has …
Four victims identified in Louisiana stabbing spree after suspect detained
Woman, her daughter, her son and his girlfriend identified as victims in incident that also critically wounded a childA Louisiana woman, her daughter,…
Fashion industry leader wrestles PETA activists
Fashion industry leader wrestles PETA activists…
Video: Panicked voters scramble in Philippines polling station shooting
Gunshots were heard at a polling station in the Muslim-majority Bangsamoro region of the southern Philippines.…
Thames Water redraws mega-reservoir plan amid local opposition
A new public consultation has opened on the 150bn-litre above-ground White Horse project in Abingdon, OxfordshireThames Water has amended the blueprin…
Somerset ‘festival of ideas’ to measure whether its talks change people’s outlook
Attenders will be asked to take part in tests to see if they have become more open to views they do not agree withFestivalgoers sometimes report feeli…
Rail passengers get automatic right to switch operators for free when trains are cancelled
‘Commonsense change’ looks to end current confusion and put ‘passengers first, not shareholders’ when services are disruptedRail passengers whose trai…
Charlie Kirk statue vandalised outside Turning Point USA headquarters
Vandals spray red paint on Charlie Kirk statue days after its unveiling to mark one year since his death.…
Hidden history of royal staff uncovered in Buckingham Palace restoration
Whist drive ticket embedded in rock and news article on Great Train Robbers among items discovered during 10-year restorationLost or long-discarded it…
Queensland woman falls to her death at Bali cliff popular with tourists
Nusa Penida Police said the woman, a 29-year-old Queenslander, was visiting the area on a holiday The death of an Australian woman in a cliff fall at …
New Charlie Kirk statue vandalized at Turning Point USA headquarters
The 8ft statue, installed in Phoenix last week to mark one year since Kirk’s killing, was found painted redA newly unveiled statue of the rightwing ac…
First ministers of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland to meet in Cardiff
The Plaid Cymru, SNP and Sinn Féin leaders will discuss ways they can work more closely.…
Police release images of six men sought after violent disorder in Portsmouth
Hampshire and Isle of Wight force says it wants to speak to men in connection with anti-migrant unrest that left seven officers injuredPolice have rel…
Mohamed Al Fayed abuse compensation claims could reach £150m, says law firm
Combined value of 275 women’s claims is far greater than amount Harrods has set aside for payoutsCompensation claims by 275 survivors of alleged sexua…
Sour times: pickled onions enjoy revival as Britons think outside the jar
With sales up 12%, pickles are moving beyond traditional role as a side to become an ingredient in their own rightThe humble pickled onion, long assoc…
Garcia reality check bursts Benn's bubble in Vegas
As the biggest night of Conor Benn's career plummets into freefall in Las Vegas, what did we learn and what does it mean for the rest of his career?…
Major fire at derelict Peaky Blinders mill
The mill, where Peaky Blinders was filmed, is already derelict after large fire in 2022.…
Female asylum seekers report being sexually assaulted by British men
Women say they are too fearful to pursue criminal prosecution of rapes, for fear of having their claims refusedFemale asylum seekers are reporting rap…
Mystery son and disputed heir: Uganda’s king buried amid succession dispute
The 34-year-old monarch’s death has opened a rare challenge to the traditional process of choosing Tooro’s next king.…
From struggling to walk to lifting trophy - how Rybakina triumphed
Elena Rybakina arrived in New York unable to walk without pain after injuring her foot. She leaves the city as the US Open champion and new world numb…
One dead, 102 rescued after Indonesian ferry goes missing in Java Sea
Search and rescue ongoing after Virgo Transport 8, with 243 people on board, lost contact with its operator.…
Fixed v fluid - the opposing approaches of Maresca and Carrick
Enzo Maresca and Michael Carrick will go head to head in Sunday's Manchester derby, with their teams set up very differently.…
'She's back': Fans dance, sing and cry after Céline Dion's comeback concert in Paris
Thousands turned out to witness Céline Dion perform in Paris on Saturday, her first show after a six year illness-induced hiatus.…
Student loan terms to be made clearer in England
Changes will spell out that governments can change rules and that career choices affect repayments.…
South Africa cap series victory over New Zealand with win in Baltimore
South Africa complete a 3-1 series win over New Zealand as the world champions' consistency, power and cohesion proves too much in the fourth Test in …
Fossilized 10,000-year-old mastodon tooth found by California scientist
Molar from large mammal that once lived in North America is in ‘immaculate condition’ after discovery in Bay AreaA 10,000 year-old tooth in remarkable…
Former US detention officer charged with 20 counts of felony forgery
Michael Diehl allegedly forged magistrates’ signatures in North Carolina to allow enough time for ICE to take custody of prisonersA former Guilford co…
Number of UK anti-migrant vigilante groups surges in last 18 months
Exclusive: Many ‘use community protection as a cover for racist thuggery’, raising concerns about fresh disorderAt least 28 anti-migrant vigilante gro…
Burial of King Oyo takes place in Uganda as news anchor prepares for throne
Royal guards carry casket through streets of Fort Portal amid row over appointment of Edward Rukidi KijanangomaUganda’s King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru …
Jeremy Thomas, British producer of The Last Emperor and Sexy Beast, dies aged 77
Thomas was noted for collaborations with directors including Bernardo Bertolucci and David CronenbergJeremy Thomas, the distinguished British producer…