Fraudsters stole £40k from Hertfordshire man via phone scam
Julian Paszkiewicz Radio 4, You & Yours Stephen Stephen said dealing with the fraud had taken him seven hours a day to resolve since it first began three weeks ago…
Morgan Freeman leads Oscar tribute to ‘dear friend’ Gene Hackman
Actor Morgan Freeman has led tributes at the annual Academy Awards ceremony to fellow Hollywood star Gene Hackman, whose death last month is under police investigation. “This week, our community…
Australian whose blood saved 2.4 million babies dies
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood James Harrison with his grandson, Trey, in an earlier picture One of the world’s most prolific blood donors – whose plasma saved the lives of more…
The world’s biggest fast food firm that you’ve never heard of
Mixue Ice Cream and Tea may be unfamiliar to many of us but the Chinese firm has more outlets than McDonald’s and Starbucks. On Monday, the bubble tea chain’s shares…
Covid inquiry focuses on PPE deals and the use of a ‘VIP’ lane
Getty Images The Covid public inquiry will start four weeks of hearings on Monday, looking into the purchase and distribution of billions of pounds’ worth of medical equipment during the…
Cancer family ‘financially broken’ by wait for benefits
Kerry Bolton Oliver Hercombe’s family said they had been “financially broken” by the additional living costs since his cancer diagnosis Families of children and young people with cancer are struggling…
Zelensky bruised but upbeat after diplomatic whirlwind
Reuters “Bruised but motivated,” was how one of Volodymyr Zelensky’s entourage described how they had been feeling, as a small group of journalists crammed into what felt like an even…
Government continues to rule out direct talks with M23
Despite growing international pressure, the Democratic Republic of Congo is standing firm on its decision not to have direct talks with the M23 rebel group that has made major advances…
Kieran Culkin among early winners at Oscars 2025
Steven McIntosh Entertainment reporter Getty Images Culkin was named best supporting actor for his performance in A Real Pain US actor Kieran Culkin was among the early winners at the…
Arab states and UN condemn Gaza aid blockade by Israel
Several Arab states and the UN have condemned Israel for blocking the entry of all humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip. Egypt and Qatar said the Israeli move on Sunday…