John Hunt’s victim impact statement in full
Supplied John Hunt, pictured with wife Carol, said he was “so proud of all of my girls” Racing commentator John Hunt reduced a packed courtroom to tears as he read…
Trump is no longer controlled by the stock markets
On the day of the US presidential inauguration I was told by a top US tech chief executive that although he was likely to be hit by retaliatory tariffs, he…
Portugal facing fresh elections as parliament holds confidence vote
The government of Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro is expected to lose a vote of confidence on Tuesday, pitching the country into its third general election in barely three years.…
Maradona medical team on trial four years after football icon’s death
The long-awaited trial of medical staff who treated the late Argentine football legend Diego Maradona has started in the capital, Buenos Aires. Maradona was convalescing when he died of a…
Why does it matter and how does it work?
Getty Images A voter casts her ballot in Nuuk while her baby waits near by Never has there been so much international interest in Greenland and its election, after President…
Keir Starmer tells ministers to avoid outsourcing decisions
Joshua Nevett Political reporter PA Media Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has told his ministers they should take more responsibility for decisions rather than “outsourcing” them to regulators. Sir Keir…
Residents react to ‘not for girls’ event post
BBC Historic rugby club Neath RFC has played at the Gnoll ground since the 1870s – and a young all-female team also now train there Residents in the community where…
Medieval ring found by Norfolk detectorist could make £18k
A rare Medieval bishop’s ring found by a retired firefighter in a Norfolk field is expected to fetch up to £18,000 at auction. The gold ring, which has a central…
HMRC to use voice recognition to speed up calls
Callers to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will be able to use their voice as a password in a bid to speed up calls, a government minister has announced. The…
Global smartwatch sales fall for first time
Global sales of smartwatches have fallen for the first time, new figures indicate, in large part due to a sharp decline in the popularity of market leader, Apple. Market research…