Category: UK News

Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny was reportedly killed through poisoning with a toxin derived from dart frogs, according to investigations by the UK and several European nations. This conclusion comes two years after his death at a Siberian penal facility, with the implicated toxin, epibatidine, identified in samples taken from Navalny’s body. The UK Foreign… Continue reading Russia killed opposition leader Alexei Navalny using toxin from dart frog, UK says

Radio presenter Edith Bowman has issued an emotional appeal after her suitcase, containing some of her late grandfather’s ashes, was reportedly stolen during a train journey. The 52-year-old revealed that the incident took place on a trip from London Paddington to Kemble in Gloucestershire last Friday. Bowman shared on social media that the suitcase held… Continue reading Edith Bowman's case 'stolen' on GWR London Paddington train

Rupert Lowe, previously a Reform UK Member of Parliament who now serves as an independent, has introduced a new political party. Representing Great Yarmouth in Norfolk, Lowe unveiled Restore Britain on Friday evening, describing it as a “national political party.” Initially, the initiative began as a “political movement” following Lowe’s suspension from Reform UK in… Continue reading Great Yarmouth MP Rupert Lowe launches Restore Britain party

To celebrate Valentine’s Day, the Prince and Princess of Wales have shared a never-before-seen photograph. This black and white image features Prince William alongside Princess Catherine and was captured by photographer Josh Shinner in Anmer, Norfolk, during April of last year. Published on their official social media accounts on 14 February, the photo came with… Continue reading William and Catherine all smiles in Valentine's Day photograph

Scottish craft beer company Brewdog is considering a potential sale after its leadership enlisted financial experts to seek new investors. The firm has brought in consultancy firm AlixPartners to manage this sales process, which raises the possibility that parts of the business could be separated. Established in 2007 by James Watt and Martin Dickie, Brewdog… Continue reading Scottish craft beer brand Brewdog put up for sale

At the Munich Security Conference on Saturday, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer addressed global leaders with a firm message that Europe must be prepared to defend its citizens, values, and way of life. Emphasizing the need for the continent to “stand on its own two feet” regarding defense, Starmer advocated for enhanced cooperation between the… Continue reading Munich Security Conference: Europe must be ready to fight, Keir Starmer tells world leaders

Jonathan Dimbleby, who is both a biographer and close friend of King Charles, expressed to BBC Newsnight his firm belief that the monarch “would very much like” his brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to provide testimony in the United States regarding the case involving the convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. When questioned about whether King Charles might be… Continue reading Dimbleby: I 'strongly believe' King wants Andrew to testify on Epstein

A 32-year-old man has been charged with murder and appeared in court in Belfast. Isaac Koko, who lives on Cromwell Road in the city, stands accused of killing 33-year-old Ahmed Abdi. Authorities discovered the victim on Wednesday after receiving a concern for safety report. During his appearance at Belfast Magistrates Court, Koko, originally from Sudan,… Continue reading Belfast: Man appears in court charged with murder of Ahmed Abdi

Peter Mandelson’s connection to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has sparked concerns about how Mandelson was appointed as the UK’s ambassador to the United States. Although ambassadorial candidates undergo a vetting process, the ultimate decision rests with the government. In response to recent revelations, the prime minister has acknowledged that the current appointment procedure requires… Continue reading Ros Atkins on… Mandelson and the vetting system

The BBC has uncovered a serious and still unresolved cybersecurity vulnerability in Orchids, a widely used AI-powered coding platform. Orchids, described as a “vibe-coding” tool, allows users without programming experience to create applications and games by simply entering text prompts into a chatbot. This type of AI platform has gained notable traction recently, celebrated as… Continue reading Major 'vibe-coding' platform Orchids is easily hacked, researcher finds