Romance Fraudster Jailed for 17 Years Over £1m Scam
Nigel Baker, 56, receives a record 17-year sentence for a cruel romance fraud targeting vulnerable women on dating sites, squandering nearly £1m on gambling. Read the shocking details.
Nigel Baker, 56, receives a record 17-year sentence for a cruel romance fraud targeting vulnerable women on dating sites, squandering nearly £1m on gambling. Read the shocking details.
Artisans behind Bangladesh's iconic Tangail saree have nominated their craft for UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list. Discover how this centuries-old tradition faces modern challenges.
Forget pricey German markets. Discover Hoi An, Vietnam's UNESCO-listed lantern-lit Christmas market where beers cost 30p and hot chocolate is £1.50. Find out why December is the perfect time to visit.
The 2026 World Cup draw is complete, setting England against Croatia and Scotland versus Brazil. Discover the full group stage fixtures, dates, and historic venues for the tournament across North America.
FIFA will unveil the full 2026 World Cup match schedule on 6 December, including kick-off times and venues for all 72 group games across 16 host cities in North America.
England will face Croatia, Ghana, and Panama in Group L, while Scotland are drawn with Brazil, Morocco, and Haiti. Discover the full 2026 World Cup draw and qualification details.
Communities across the UK are urged to nominate cherished traditions for a new national 'living heritage' inventory, aiming to safeguard cultural practices for future generations.
The UK government invites communities to nominate cherished traditions for a new national inventory of living heritage, from ceilidhs to crafts, to safeguard them for future generations. Learn how to submit.
Communities across the UK are urged to nominate cherished traditions, from cheese-rolling to steel-drumming, for a new national register aimed at safeguarding intangible cultural heritage for future generations.
Ofcom fines AVS Group £1 million for inadequate age checks on its adult websites. The regulator demands immediate action to protect children online under the Online Safety Act.
A Brisbane tradie died after a retaining wall collapsed on him. His stepson was seriously injured. The devastated partner shares her grief as investigations begin.
England and Scotland discover their 2026 World Cup group stage opponents this Friday. Get the full draw details, seeding pots, and ticket sale information here.
The UK government has delayed a crucial decision on China's controversial new London embassy until January 20, citing national security concerns. Read the latest on the diplomatic standoff.
A father died and his teenage stepson was seriously injured in a tragic retaining wall collapse in Brisbane. Read the full story on the workplace safety investigation.
Archaeologists discover a highly gendered Stone Age society in China, with evidence of separate male and female sacrificial rituals 3,800 years ago. Read the full study.
Thousands in Kent face fourth day without water after South East Water adds wrong chemicals. Schools shut, elderly struggle, and MP demands CEO's resignation.
The family of Beau Bradford, 15, pay tribute after a tragic workplace accident on a Surfers Paradise construction site. A fundraiser has raised nearly $50,000.
New satellite imagery analysed by 38 North shows North Korea building a secret uranium enrichment facility at Yongbyon, aligning with Kim Jong Un's nuclear expansion directive. Discover the implications for global security.
Television producer Shonda Rhimes donates $1.5 million to preserve the Mississippi barn where Emmett Till was lynched, creating a 'sacred' memorial site set to open by 2030.
Tourists tore down a historic wall at Ardvreck Castle to avoid wet feet for photos. Historic Assynt condemns the vandalism and urges visitors to respect Scotland's heritage.
Residents near Aldermaston nuclear site demand council action as 13 static homes built illegally. Over 600 sign petition amid safety fears and construction disruption.
Sonia Exelby from Portsmouth travelled to Florida intending to be killed. Dwain Hall has been charged with her murder after a knife sent in a parcel tested positive for her blood.
The 2026 World Cup draw on 5 December will set the stage for the historic 48-team tournament. Discover the format, qualified nations, and how to follow the action.
Discover the New Seven Wonders of the World and how to visit them. From the Roman Colosseum to the Great Wall of China, our guide reveals the best tours for 2025.
Discover Rome's most exclusive tourist destination - the private Colonna Palace, open only 2 mornings weekly to small groups. Explore its hidden treasures now.
The US and UK have announced a landmark nuclear energy partnership to develop small modular reactors at Wylfa, Wales. Discover how this deal promises cheaper electricity and energy independence.
Net Zero Secretary Ed Miliband stands by decision to choose Rolls-Royce for Wylfa nuclear site, dismissing US complaints. The move supports 3,000 jobs and powers 3 million homes.
Discover the Rollright Stones, a prehistoric site in the Cotswolds older than Stonehenge. Plan your visit to this magical, award-winning historic gem today.
Discover the Rollright Stones, a prehistoric marvel in the Cotswolds older than Stonehenge. Plan your visit to this magical, award-winning historic site today.
The UK government has selected Wylfa on Anglesey for Britain's first small modular reactor nuclear plant, backed by £2.5 billion investment, creating thousands of jobs and powering millions of homes.