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.
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Renfrew Council consults on renaming Andrew Avenue
A Scottish council launches a consultation to rename Andrew Avenue amid the Epstein scandal fallout. Residents will decide if the street's name remains appropriate.
Vietnam's Hoi An: A Christmas Market with 30p Beers
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.
Texas Locals Outraged by FIFA World Cup Stadium Renaming
Residents of Arlington, Texas, are up in arms after FIFA rules forced their local AT&T Stadium to be rebranded as 'Dallas Stadium' for the 2026 World Cup. Discover why locals are telling officials to 'kiss my grits'.
US Peace Institute Renamed for Trump in Legal Spat
The US Institute of Peace has been renamed after Donald Trump, sparking a legal fight. Read the full story on the controversial rebranding and ongoing court battle.
Porn company fined £1m over age verification failures
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.
Brisbane tradie killed in construction site wall collapse
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.
Decision on China's London 'Super Embassy' Pushed Back
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.
Father killed, son trapped in Brisbane retaining wall collapse
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.
Ancient China's Gendered Human Sacrifice Practices Uncovered
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.
Water chaos in Tunbridge Wells after chemical mishap
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.
School Proposes Renaming Pepys House Over 'Abusive' Behaviour
Hinchingbrooke School suggests renaming Pepys House after diary revelations of his 'harmful, abusive and exploitative' treatment of women. Read the full story and the parental debate.
Teenage apprentice dies in Gold Coast workplace accident
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.
UK Councils Remove Prince Andrew Street Names
Local authorities across the UK are renaming roads linked to Prince Andrew as residents seek to distance themselves from the disgraced royal. Discover the changes underway.
Dublin Council Pulls Herzog Park Renaming Vote
A controversial plan to rename Herzog Park in Dublin has been withdrawn after criticism from the Taoiseach and Israeli officials. Discover the full story behind this diplomatic row.
Councils Rename Streets Linked to Prince Andrew
UK councils are undertaking complex administrative processes to rename streets honouring Prince Andrew, as residents report embarrassment. Discover the challenges and costs involved.
Satellite images reveal new North Korea nuclear plant
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.
Council votes to rename Prince Andrew Way
Mid and East Antrim council unanimously votes to rename Prince Andrew Way in Carrickfergus following the stripping of the Duke's royal titles. Read the full story.
Shonda Rhimes funds Emmett Till memorial barn
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.
First UK Street Named After Prince Andrew Renamed
A Northern Irish council votes to rename Prince Andrew Way following the King's decision to strip his titles. Discover the full story and what happens next.
Carrickfergus to Rename Prince Andrew Street
Mid and East Antrim Council agrees to start the process of renaming Prince Andrew Way in Carrickfergus following the Duke of York's title removal. Public consultation planned.
Council to Rename Prince Andrew Way
Mid and East Antrim Council begins process to rename Prince Andrew Way in Carrickfergus following public pressure. Residents will be consulted on the change.
Council to debate renaming Prince Andrew Way
A Northern Irish council will debate renaming Prince Andrew Way following the Duke's fall from grace and the stripping of his royal titles. Discover the latest developments.
Instagram vandals destroy 500-year-old castle wall
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.
Illegal homes built next to nuclear weapons factory
Residents near Aldermaston nuclear site demand council action as 13 static homes built illegally. Over 600 sign petition amid safety fears and construction disruption.
Brit woman murdered in US after online pact
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.
Kennedy Center opera defies boycott fears amid Trump changes
Washington's Kennedy Center sees sold-out opera performance despite political controversy and plans to rename theatre after Melania Trump. Discover how arts community responds.
Rome's Colonna Palace: The Exclusive Site Few Visit
Discover Rome's most exclusive tourist destination - the private Colonna Palace, open only 2 mornings weekly to small groups. Explore its hidden treasures now.
US-UK Nuclear Partnership Launches at Wylfa Site
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.
Miliband defends UK nuclear choice despite US anger
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.
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