Nicola Sturgeon was paid £25k as TV general election pundit
Former Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon - who is still a serving politician - pocketed £25,000 for a night shift as a TV election pundit.
British aviation pioneer Reaction Engines crashes into administration
Reaction Engines, the British hypersonic aviation pioneer, has crashed into administration after weeks of talks with potential backers failed to result in a rescue deal.
Political violence in US could potentially surge after elections, experts warn
Trends in online chatter mirror patterns observed in the lead-up to 2020 elections and January 6 Capitol attackThere could be a potential surge in political violence following the upcoming US election, and pro-Trump rightwing vigilante “poll watchers” might surveil ballot drop boxes as Americans cast their votes, experts warned this week.A new report from the Global Project Against Hate and Extremism (GPAHE) highlighted alarming trends in online chatter, mirroring patterns observed in the lead-up to the 2020 election and the January 6 Capitol insurrection.Don’t miss important US election coverage. Get our free app and sign up for election alerts Continue reading...
Dozens of stolen supercars smuggled abroad are returned to UK
Thirty supercars stolen and illegally exported to Thailand have been returned to the UK after an eight-year investigation.
Guardian chief pledges decision on controversial Observer deal by Christmas
A decision on whether to proceed with the controversial sale of The Observer, the world's oldest Sunday newspaper, will be made by Christmas, its current owner's boss has told disgruntled staff.
Prolific shoplifter banned from wearing wigs after disguising herself during stealing spree
A prolific shoplifter has been banned from wearing wigs after she used them to disguise herself while stealing from stores in Gloucester, police have said.
School smartphone ban will not become law after MP drops proposal
Plans to ban smartphones in schools have been dropped after the government refused to support a change in the law, Sky News understands.
Spain floods latest: number of dead expected to rise amid search for survivors
At least 95 people have been killed as more rain is forecast for the flood-hit region of ValenciaDeath toll expected to rise amid anger over preparednessPeople in Spain: have you been affected by flooding?Experts have been giving their reaction to yesterday’s disaster - sounding a warning about our preparedness and ability to cope.Extreme weather events are becoming more intense, are lasting longer and are occurring more frequently as a result of human-induced climate change, scientists say. Continue reading...
Ministers apologise to mother of girl who died after exposure to excessive air pollution
The government has apologised to the mother of a schoolgirl who became the first person in the UK to have air pollution recorded as a cause of death.
Rugby star, 23, diagnosed with heart condition
A Wales rugby international has revealed he has been diagnosed with a heart condition.
