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Rose Dugdale: English aristocrat-turned IRA member dies days before film release

Rose Dugdale: English aristocrat-turned IRA member dies days before film release - The death of the disinherited heiress comes just days before a film about her life is to be released in cinemas


Demand for Rolex and Tag Heuer watches slump as demand in China falls

Monthly exports of pricey Swiss watches such as Rolex and TAG Heuer have fallen for the second time in three years, led mainly by lower deliveries to Greater China and Hong Kong.


'Extremely dismayed' Nottingham Forest issue INCREDIBLE statement in response to the four-point deduction imposed on them by the Premier League

Nottingham Forest have hit back at the Premier League after being found guilty of breaching its profit and sustainability rules


Egypt preparing for Gazan influx and the rising price of leaving the Strip

All official cross-border travel has ceased, with the exception of foreign nationals and the severely injured, with cross-border movement still largely managed by Hala, which charges large sums.


Christian Horner – latest: Female accuser makes complaint to FIA after Red Bull appeal

Christian Horner – latest: Female accuser makes complaint to FIA after Red Bull appeal - Latest updates as the female accuser lodges a complaint with F1’s governing body about Horner’s behaviour


All the ex-Trump officials who refuse to endorse him in 2024

All the ex-Trump officials who refuse to endorse him in 2024 - Mike Pence joins an ever-growing list of former allies and cabinet members declining to back the Republican presidential contender this time round


Unilever to spin-out ice cream brands amid €800m cost cutting plans

Unilever will spin-out its ice cream unit into a separate and independent business as part of efforts to 'simplify' the consumer goods giant and cut costs.


False King Charles death story spread by Russian media outlets

The news broke in the Russian media on Monday afternoon. King Charles III was dead. He was not, but no one really had time to check the details. The saga of the royal family finally had its latest twist: a viral Russian disinformation angle. The rumour went into overdrive when it was shared on a Telegram channel used by Vedomosti, once Russia’s most respected business newspaper. There was a photo of Charles in ceremonial military uniform and the...


This hit-job on Angela Rayner isn’t quite what the public need

“Although the Devil be the father of lies, he seems, like other great inventors, to have lost much of his reputation by the continual improvements that have been made upon him.” So wrote Jonathan Swift in 1710. These days, Swift’s improved liars – politicians – might express an obsession with stamping out fake news and disinformation, but we all kn...


Cult US fast food chain unveils new UK menu that fans call ‘perfect’


‘He doesn’t like that’ – Jos Verstappen’s fresh comments on continuing Red Bull saga

The on-track dominance for Red Bull so far in F1 2024 has been achieved amid off-track turmoil.


Mine collapsed in Russia: People trapped under rubble

On Monday, March 18, a regional state of emergency was declared in the Amur region of Russia due to a landslide at a local mine. Thirteen people were in the mine at the time, specializing in mining and construction work, according to Russian media reports. "During the landslide at the mine at a depth of about 125 meters, there were 13 people. These...


iOS 17.4.1 tipped for release this week — here’s everything you need to know

It's looking like iOS 17.4.1 is about to arrive, with this incremental update tackling bugs and security fixes for Apple's iPhone software.


Container ship crashes into dock and collapses three cranes in Turkey

Terrifying cell phone footage captured a horror moment at a port in Kocaeli, Turkey on March 16, as the container ship YM Witness was seen docking at a steep angle before colliding with a huge crane, causing it to collapse along with two adjacent cranes. One worker was reportedly seriously injured in the accident. An investigation is underway.


Nationwide's great rush to buy Virgin Money risks incurring its members' wrath, says ALEX BRUMMER

Nationwide boss Debbie Crosbie (pictured) is fearful that if the mutual lender will loose the opportunity of a lifetime if its Virgin Money deal is blocked.


Emma Raducanu suffers huge injury setback on the eve of Miami Open

Raducanu forced to make a tough decision ahead of WTA 1000 tournament in Miami.


Avengers and Kick-Ass star chosen as next James Bond, reports say

Aaron Taylor-Johnson is set to be the next James Bond, according to reports.


MH370 search breakthrough after sea expert says he has the gear to find it

Not solving it 'wouldn't be fair to the families', he said.


Lawyers hit out at Vatican’s ‘trial of the century’ after Pope secretly changes law four times

Lawyers hit out at Vatican’s ‘trial of the century’ after Pope secretly changes law four times - Several prominent lawyers have published stinging academic critiques and legal opinions about the Vatican’s recently concluded “trial of the century.”


Cancer breakthrough sees brain tumour almost disappear in just five days


Vladimir Putin breaks silence on Alexei Navalny's death and says he agreed to prisoner swap before death

Vladimir Putin breaks silence on Alexei Navalny's death and says he agreed to prisoner swap before death - The Russian president mentioned his strongest opposition by name for the first time in years


Popular Greenwich chippy told to remove Union Flag mural by council

Popular Greenwich chippy told to remove Union Flag mural by council - Greenwich Council wants the mural to be removed as it is in a conservation area


Trump seeks to appeal decision not to disqualify district attorney from Georgia election case

ATLANTA (AP) — Former President Donald Trump and other defendants in Georgia's election interference case filed court papers Monday seeking to appeal a judge's ruling not to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from their prosecution or dismiss the charges. The resignation of the special prosecutor with whom Willis had a romantic relationship is not enough to correct the appearance of impropriety the judge found, according to a...


Chioma Nnadi on a new era for British Vogue: 'I'm not complaining about leaving Vogue House'

Chioma Nnadi on a new era for British Vogue: 'I'm not complaining about leaving Vogue House' - As Vogue’s Head of Editorial Content celebrates the launch of her first issue, covered by FKA Twigs, she tells Lara Olszowska how she’s bringing the magazine into the TikTok era — and why she won’t miss Vogue House


Ex-Trump aide Peter Navarro will be jailed after Supreme Court rejects last-minute appeal

Ex-Trump aide Peter Navarro will be jailed after Supreme Court rejects last-minute appeal - Navarro is the first Trump White House official to be jailed for any crime related to the 6 January 2021 attack on the Capitol


Pro-Trump Michigan attorney arrested after hearing in DC over leaking Dominion documents

An attorney facing criminal charges for illegally accessing Michigan voting machines after the 2020 election was arrested Monday after a hearing in a separate case in federal court in Washington, D.C. Stefanie Lambert was arrested by U.S. Marshals after a hearing over possible sanctions against her for disseminating confidential emails from Dominion Voting Systems, the target of conspiracy theories over former President Donald Trump's 2020...


Notre Dame Cathedral's restoration has been a 5-year journey of dedication and recovery

Notre Dame Cathedral's restoration has been a 5-year journey of dedication and recovery - The restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral following a tragic blaze in April 2019 is a story of dedication and recovery


Drone images taken deep inside melted Fukushima nuclear reactor show damage

Drone images taken deep inside melted Fukushima nuclear reactor show damage - Images taken by miniature drones from deep inside a badly damaged reactor at the Fukushima nuclear plant show displaced control equipment and misshapen materials but leave many questions unanswered, underscoring the daunting task of decommissioning the plant


Trump asks number of companies to help pay bail in fraud case

Former President of the US, Donald Trump, has reached out to one of the organizations previously found guilty of fraud, asking for help to cover his bail in a civil fraud case in the state of New York, according to Newsweek. On Monday, March 18, former President Donald Trump's legal team filed a motion in court requesting several sureties to suppor...


Manchester United's stance on selling Amad Diallo after heroics against Liverpool

It was just his second goal for the club.


Showjumper suspended from competing over horse welfare concerns

A Scottish showjumper has been suspended from competing amid an allegation he used an outlawed training method at a European event.


Supreme Court rejects ‘Cowboys for Trump’ founder’s appeal to stay in office after Jan 6

Supreme Court rejects ‘Cowboys for Trump’ founder’s appeal to stay in office after Jan 6 - Couy Griffin was removed under constitutional ‘insurrection’ challenge that also threatened Trump’s candidacy


Most people have seen conspiracy theories online - but trust in royals undented, poll shows

More than half of people in the UK have seen conspiracy theories on social media about why the Princess of Wales is absent from public life, but it hasn't dented trust in the Royal Family, polling for Sky News shows.


Aston Villa transfer news: Emery already has his Emiliano Martinez replacement

Emiliano Martinez has been linked with a move to Chelsea and other clubs over the past year, but Aston Villa already have his replacement waiting in the wings.


Former Olympian Caitlyn Jenner backs New York county's ban on transgender female athletes

Former Olympian Caitlyn Jenner backs New York county's ban on transgender female athletes - Former Olympic gold medalist Caitlyn Jenner has thrown her support behind a local New York official’s order banning female sports teams with transgender athletes from using county-owned facilities


News chopper catches SpaceX launch

Moment SpaceX rocket launches from California base.


Inflation to fall to 3.5% this week but Bank of England won’t cut interest rates, City markets suggest

Inflation to fall to 3.5% this week but Bank of England won’t cut interest rates, City markets suggest - The headline measure of prices, the Consumer Price Index, is expected to show a 3.5% inflation rate


Motorcycling-Spanish teen Aldeguer to race in MotoGP with Ducati

(Reuters) - Spanish teenager Fermin Aldeguer will move up to MotoGP with Ducati in 2025 on a two-year deal with an option for two more years, the Italian manufacturer said on Monday without naming the team. The 18-year-old is currently competing in Moto2 and won the final four races of last season, finishing third overall. He is widely expected to join the Pramac satellite team. Ducati Corse


Liverpool: Jurgen Klopp storms out of interview over 'dumb question' after FA Cup exit

Liverpool: Jurgen Klopp storms out of interview over 'dumb question' after FA Cup exit - The Liverpool manager was furious after the dramatic loss to Manchester United


Many hospitals in China stop newborn delivery services as birth rate drops

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Many hospitals in China have stopped offering newborn delivery services this year, state-backed news outlet Daily Economic News reported, with industry experts warning of an "obstetric winter" due to declining demand amid a record drop in new births. Hospitals in various provinces including in eastern Zhejiang and southern Jiangxi have in the past two months announced that


A discovery in Chernobyl could prevent cancer 38 years after nuclear disaster

It still isn't safe for humans.


Looted Artifacts From World War II Returned to Japan After Items Found in Massachusetts Family Attic

A Massachusetts family found 22 Japanese artifacts in their attic, informed the FBI and helped get them back home. The artifacts – some of which were reported stolen – came from the battle of Okinawa and were discovered in the attic by a family sorting through their late father’s WWII belongings, Knewz.com has learned. The 22 artifacts were reporte...


Tesco announces £100,000 worth of Clubcard points to be claimed this month

The offer expires at the end of the month.


Tuesday briefing: How the NHS ‘culture of concealment and denial’ hurts patients

Good morning. It is no secret that NHS England has many problems: it is crumbling (literally), patient care backlogs are at record highs, there is a recruitment and retention crisis, and quality of care is declining with the results for patients sometimes life-threatening. Over the last two decades a parallel problem has emerged. The NHS ombudsman Rob Behrens described to Guardian health editor Denis Campbell that the health service has a...


Anne Heywood, British star of the sizzling DH Lawrence film adaptation The Fox – obituary

Anne Heywood, the actress who has died aged 92, was a former Miss Great Britain who was brave in her choice of taboo-busting film roles, gaining her greatest fame for a lesbian scene in the 1967 adaptation of D H Lawrence’s novella The Fox. With her husband, Raymond Stross, producing the low-budget Canadian movie, she and Sandy Dennis starred as tw...


Starling bank refused a £10,000 scam refund for my grieving, ill husband

In February 2023 my husband, two days before major heart surgery, fell victim to telephone scammers who convinced him they were the NatWest fraud team and stole more than £130,000 from our personal and business accounts with NatWest, PayPal and Starling bank. At the time, we were in the middle of a coronial process for our beloved daughter, who had been murdered while working overseas. My husband went into the operating theatre believing us to...


March towards the guns, Ben Wallace tells Tory MPs

Ben Wallace has told Tory rebels it is “too late” to replace Rishi Sunak, saying it is time for Conservative MPs to “march towards the sound of the guns” and “get on with it”. The former defence secretary said that, regardless of how his colleagues felt about the Prime Minister, there was “no other alternative” than to get behind him as leader. His...


Man Utd hit the jackpot selling £18m ace who's now worth less than Bayindir

Manchester United were correct to offload this former star when they did.


Marcus Rashford makes decision on £80m Paris Saint-Germain transfer

He's a man in demand.


North Korea sends 7,000 containers of military aid to Russia

South Korean Defense Minister Shin Won-sik reported that North Korea has sent approximately 7,000 containers of ammunition and other military equipment to Russia since last year, according to Sky News. He made this statement during a press conference a few hours after South Korean military officials said that North Korea had launched short-range ba...