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Michael Ward, the actor known for his role in the Netflix series Top Boy, has been cleared of five charges related to rape and sexual assault. The charges stemmed from an encounter with a woman he met at a New…

George Cottrell, a former aide to Nigel Farage, and his mother Fiona Cottrell have been interviewed under caution by the Metropolitan Police. The interviews are thought to be connected to an investigation into donations made to the Reform UK party…

Leslie Turner, a dedicated history teacher, has passed away. Turner was renowned for his unconventional approach to education, making complex historical concepts accessible through his quirky sense of humour and engaging lessons. He spent most of his career teaching at…

The UK's High Court has dismissed most claims brought by 1.6 million car owners over the 'dieselgate' emissions scandal. The lawsuit alleged that manufacturers, including Nissan, Ford, and Peugeot, fitted devices to defeat emission tests. The court ruled that the…

EasyJet's decision to abandon its bid for Wizz Air has cleared the path for US-based Indigo Partners to acquire the low-cost carrier. The London market is likely to view this development as a loss, as it means a major player…

The United Nations has reported that approximately one million women have lost access to humanitarian support over the past 18 months. This decline is attributed to various global crises, including conflict, climate change, and economic instability. UN Women chief Sima…

Records obtained by the Guardian reveal that a property owned by the Christian Brothers, a Catholic order, was used to house at least two brothers with histories of child sexual abuse. The property in question was utilized to accommodate these…

Telstra, Australia's largest telecommunications company, is facing a significant reputational blow after a nationwide outage affected its mobile and internet services. The incident has raised questions about the premium fees charged by the company for its services. Telstra has long…

Sydney's housing market is showing signs of cooling, offering hope to first-home buyers. After years of rapid price growth, the city's auction market is becoming more accessible. Data indicates that property prices are declining across Australia's capital cities. This trend…

Texas Democrat Nathan Johnson, running for state Attorney General, has raised concerns over the state's $110 million grant to SpaceX for its Starlink internet project. Johnson claims the deal "sure looks" like corruption and has vowed to investigate if elected.…

The UK's communications regulator, Ofcom, has unveiled proposals to tackle online fraud by requiring platforms to ban scam ads. This move is part of the next phase of implementing the Online Safety Act. Under the plans, online platforms will be…

The Bank of England has been granted new powers to regulate key technology firms, including Amazon and Google. This move aims to ensure the resilience of the UK's financial system by overseeing 'critical third parties' that provide essential services to…

Protests have erupted in the Indian state of Gujarat following the rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl. The incident sparked widespread outrage and demands for justice. However, the situation took a turn for the worse when a mob lynched…

A British woman has described her narrow escape from a wildfire in Spain. Jeanne Henny, 74, was forced to flee her home as the fire approached. She quickly loaded her friend, a wheelchair, and two dogs into her car and…