Rats 'bigger than cats' overrun UK city amid garbage strike
Britain's second-largest city is covered in reeking rubbish as a dispute between collectors and council rolls on.
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Global car giant stops shipments to the US over Trump tariffs
The company is taking a stand despite being popular among American drivers.
World
Russell Brand charged with rape and sexual assault
British police have charged the actor and comedian with rape and multiple counts of assault over a number of allegations between 1999 and 2005.
World
Suspicions raised after skydiver falls 1200m and survives
Experienced UK skydiver Victoria Cilliers survived a 1200m fall after her main and reserve parachutes failed to open successfully on April 5, 2015.
Today in History
Prince Andrew's damaged reputation led to links with Chinese man accused of spying
Newly released documents suggest Prince Andrew became entangled with a suspected Chinese spy because he was desperate to rebuild his reputation after his disastrous 2019 Newsnight interview.
World
Trump tariffs shock global economy as leaders weigh retaliation
Calls for urgent talks to rescind the "brutal and unfounded" new import taxes as global stock sagged overnight.
USA
'Heartbreaking to witness': Harry speaks out as UK watchdog launches probe
Prince Harry said he hoped the Charity Commission would uncover "the truth" about what caused him to resign as patron of Sentebale.
Prince Harry
Prince Andrew accuser says she's in Perth hospital after crash
Virginia Giuffre, a prominent Jeffrey Epstein accuser who alleged Prince Andrew abused her, said in an Instagram post she got into a car accident with a school bus and was now in a Perth hospital.
World
Seventeen thousand tons of uncollected garbage left on streets
Photos taken by Reuters in Birmingham this month show mounds of uncollected trash overflowing from collection bins and dumpsters.
World
King Charles seen in public one day after hospitalisation for cancer treatment side effects
King Charles III smiled and waved to members of the public as he left his home in London, the day after a brief hospitalisation for the side effects from his cancer treatment.
Royals
The man who thinks he's woken up from a coma every 20 seconds
Renowned UK classical musician Clive Wearing contracted a disease that gave him perhaps the most severe form of amnesia ever recorded on March 27, 1985.
Today in History
Sir Stephen Fry given another top honour by King
Actor, TV host and author Sir Stephen Fry was made a Knight Bachelor by King Charles III at Windsor Castle.
Royals
Engineers shamed by judge over theft of Paddington Bear statue
"Paddington Bear is a beloved cultural icon with children and adults alike," the judge said.
England
Bible donated to charity shop sells for whopping $115,000
Volunteers from Oxfam say they were astonished by the amount the rare text went for after fierce bidding.
charity
UK government orders probe into Heathrow Airport fire shutdown
The investigation is expected to report its initial findings within six weeks.
London
Andrew Tate and brother arrive in Romania after weeks in the US
After weeks in the United States, influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate arrived back in Romania early on Saturday, where they face charges of human trafficking and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women.
USA
First plane lands at Heathrow since closure, Qantas flights diverted to Paris
Planes are able to land at Heathrow Airport again after a power outage caused a global chain-reaction of delays.
World
British teen wanted to be 'world's most famous school shooter'
He shot a teddy bear then murdered his mother and two younger siblings. They were to be "collateral damage".
courts
Man who stole $10 million toilet from palace used it the day before
The toilet, a work of art titled "America", was made from 18-carat gold and on display in Winston Churchill's birthplace.
crime
PM 'open to considering any requests' to support peace in Ukraine
The Prime Minister's message comes as he joined world leaders in an international meeting to discuss the on-going conflict and a potential ceasefire deal.
Russia Ukraine
Sugar-free slushees linked to multiple child hospital visits
Researchers in the UK and France said sugar replacement glycerol might not be suitable for young children.
health
Crossbow killer who murdered three women never to be released
A former British soldier who used a crossbow and a knife to murder his ex-girlfriend, her sister and their mother at their family home north of London was sentenced on Tuesday to a whole-life order, meaning that he would never be released from prison.
murder
Manslaughter arrest made over North Sea ship collision
A 59-year-old was detained "on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter in connection with the collision".
ship
One person remains missing after tanker and cargo ship collide in North Sea
Both vessels were ablaze as jet fuel bound for the US military poured into the sea.
ship
Crossbow killer found guilty of raping former girlfriend
He "lay in wait" at the home before raping his former girlfriend during an attack in which he killed three members of a family.
crime
NZ envoy to UK fired for questioning Trump's knowledge of history
"President Trump has restored the bust of Churchill to the Oval Office. But do you think he really understands history?"
Donald Trump
Chinese student found guilty in British court of drugging and raping 10 women
A PhD student has been convicted of drugging and raping 10 women in England and China, as police warned there could be more than 50 other victims.
England
'Will not put up with it for much longer': Trump slams Zelenskyy
US President Donald Trump has slammed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for suggesting the end of Russia's war against Ukraine is still likely "very, very far away".
Russia Ukraine
UK, France to work on ceasefire plan with Ukraine
A summit of European leaders has been overshadowed by the extraordinary scolding by US President Donald Trump of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House.
Ukraine
Zelenskyy says Trump's backing is 'crucial' after disastrous meeting
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says US support is "crucial" a day after cutting short a visit to Washington DC following an extraordinary public argument with Donald Trump.
World
Exact words of King's letter to Trump revealed
The British Prime Minister handed the US President an official invitation from the monarch soon after arriving at the White House.
Donald Trump
Daring $9.5 million toilet heist caught on camera
The footage was played in a UK court as three men face charges over the theft from a palace.
courts
Golden toilet stolen from UK palace, court hears
Several men are on trial after the 18-carat toilet disappeared from the palace Winston Churchill was born in.
crime
Driver escapes prosecution after giving parking rangers electric shock
Investigations found farmer Peter Hicks had fitted an electric device to deter traffic wardens, or parking rangers, from giving his car a ticket.
Today in History
Perth grandma extradited from UK after allegedly stealing $1.6 million
Annie Melanie Lucas appeared in court today on 103 charges that date back 18 years to when she was employed in an administrative role at a contracting company.
Perth
Robbers don't have enough room for all the cash they could steal
The largest cash robbery in UK history took place on February 22, 2006.
Today in History
Court drops charges against three tied to the death of Liam Payne
A court in Argentina dropped charges of criminal negligence against three of the five people indicted in connection with the death of Liam Payne.
Argentina
Three governments plotted to hurt critics in Australia, ASIO reveals
One government attempted to trick a human rights advocate into travelling from Australia to a third country where plotters lay in wait.
Spy
Home Alone-style trap foils prolific burglar
A prolific UK home invader who was brought undone by a Home Alone-style trap has been jailed for more than three years.
World
Tourists on way to Australia detained in Iran, accused of spying
The British couple were on a global motorbike trip on the way to Australia when they were detained more than a month ago.
Iran
In pictures: Stars shine on BAFTAs red carpet
The 78th British Academy Film Awards saw a parade of global stars take to the red carpet for another awards show leading up to the Oscars.
celebrities
A couple bought a $64m London mansion. Then they found it was infested
Once they moved in they found moths on their toothbrushes, towels and wine glasses.
World
What happened to British couple still a mystery after cause of death revealed
French police say they are still investigating the deaths of a British couple whose bodies were found at their rural farmhouse last week, and that "all hypotheses remain open".
World
Bodies found in Scotland river confirmed as missing sisters
Authorities have been searching for the pair, who were reported missing by loved ones in Aberdeen on January 7.
World
'Put this challenging period behind me': Sam Kerr speaks after not guilty verdict
The Matildas star was found not guilty of the racially aggravated harassment of a UK police officer.
national
Man hunting for $1.2 billion fortune wants to buy this rubbish tip
A computer engineer believes his ex-girlfriend's careless error has cost him a fortune. But his solution may lie underneath all this garbage.
Bitcoin
Art experts stunned by what was hiding under Picasso painting
Art historians studying a painting by Pablo Picasso have uncovered the mysterious portrait of a woman, hidden beneath its surface.
arts
Matildas skipper Sam Kerr waits after jury is sent out
A jury has been sent out to consider their verdict in the trial of Sam Kerr in London.
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