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Police 'tried to smash windscreen' after fatal helicopter crash involving Leicester City owner

Mon, 13/01/2025 - 13:54
The inquest into the deaths of five people in a helicopter crash outside Leicester City's stadium has heard police officers tried to break the aircraft's windscreen after it crashed.

Disney being sued for billions over Moana claims

Mon, 13/01/2025 - 12:33
Disney is being sued over Moana and Moana 2, with an animator claiming the films copied plot points from one of their screenplays.

'Devil' winds that fuelled the LA wildfires are back - here's what it could mean

Mon, 13/01/2025 - 12:27
Scorching, deadly fires that tore through Los Angeles apace last week were whipped up by furious winds that had barrelled in from the desert.

'We lost everything': Actors who sheltered in Ukraine theatre bring story of bombing to the stage

Mon, 13/01/2025 - 12:18
The Donetsk theatre in the city of Mariupol was supposed to be a place of safety for hundreds of civilians sheltering during the first few weeks of Russia's invasion in Ukraine. A sign bearing the word "children" was marked on the ground outside, visible from the air.

Man whose girlfriend blamed him for her death in suicide note guilty of assault but cleared of manslaughter

Mon, 13/01/2025 - 12:11
A man whose girlfriend blamed him for her death in a suicide note has been found guilty of assault and controlling and coercive behaviour - but cleared of her manslaughter.

Just Stop Oil target grave of Charles Darwin

Mon, 13/01/2025 - 12:10
Just Stop Oil (JSO) protesters have spray-painted Charles Darwin's grave in Westminster Abbey to highlight rising global temperatures, the climate protest group has said.

Tamworth FC striker 'not surprised' to receive vile racist message after Tottenham FA Cup match

Mon, 13/01/2025 - 12:01
A Tamworth FC footballer has said he is "shocked... but not surprised" to receive racist abuse after his team lost to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.

IDF admits 'serious offence' after using vehicle marked ambulance in raid in which a grandmother was killed

Mon, 13/01/2025 - 11:36
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) has admitted to a "serious offence" after a Sky News investigation analysed CCTV footage showing the moment an 80-year-old Palestinian grandmother was shot in the West Bank.

What allegations is anti-corruption minister Tulip Siddiq facing?

Mon, 13/01/2025 - 11:31
Anti-corruption minister Tulip Siddiq has found herself in the spotlight as she faces claims of breaking Westminster's ethics rules.

Nicola Sturgeon splits from husband

Mon, 13/01/2025 - 11:01
Scotland's former first minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced she has split from her husband, Peter Murrell.

Olympic kitesurfer rescues drowning woman

Mon, 13/01/2025 - 11:00
Brazilian Olympic kitesurfer Bruno Lobo has rescued a woman who appeared to be drowning in the sea.

Fourth teenager in court charged with murder over death of boy, 17, stabbed near bus station

Mon, 13/01/2025 - 10:59
A fourth teenager is to appear in court charged with murder over the death of a 17-year-old boy in a stabbing near a bus station, police have said.

Second person charged with assisting former soldier Daniel Khalife after prison escape

Mon, 13/01/2025 - 10:09
A second person has been charged with assisting former soldier Daniel Khalife after he escaped from Wandsworth Prison.

Dancing On Ice dedicated to The Vivienne - as vigil held in Liverpool

Mon, 13/01/2025 - 09:20
RuPaul's Drag Race star The Vivienne was remembered at a vigil in their home city of Liverpool on Sunday night.

Search resumes for missing sisters as family say thank you for support

Mon, 13/01/2025 - 09:13
A major search operation into the disappearance of two sisters in Aberdeen continues today.

Woman racks up £2k in parking fines for taking more than five minutes to pay - prompting review of rules

Mon, 13/01/2025 - 08:45
Private parking companies have said they will update their rule that drivers should not take more than five minutes to pay for parking - after one woman racked up almost £2,000 in fines.

Three in four motorists 'blinded' by dazzling headlights

Mon, 13/01/2025 - 07:42
Brighter headlights are causing problems for motorists "more than ever before", campaigners have said - but ministers have played down the road safety concerns associated with them.

Many young adults 'unable to do basic DIY tasks' - including changing light bulbs

Mon, 13/01/2025 - 07:03
Young adults are hiring people to do basic DIY jobs such as changing a light bulb or cleaning their car, new research has found.

Jeff Bezos's rocket launch called off

Mon, 13/01/2025 - 05:00
The launch of a huge, partially reusable rocket, built by Jeff Bezos's company, has been called off this morning after hours of delays.

End of cold snap will bring north-south divide in conditions

Mon, 13/01/2025 - 03:14
Temperatures are forecast to rise to double figures on Monday, though the end of the bitter cold snap could bring some flooding.

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