British drones used in Ukrainian attacks deep inside Russia for first time, says report Kyiv has been striking targets beyond enemy lines in recent months The Independent UK · Aug 16
Jason Arday death: Cambridge defends handling of plagiarism row Cambridge University has defended its handling of Jason Arday and said he was provided with range of support before and after his resignation, The Times reports. The Independent UK · Aug 15
Deceased Cambridge academic Jason Arday's family decries 'campaign of harassment' against him The academic was found dead a week after he quit his role as Cambridge University professor and Jesus College fellow after allegations he had plagiarised parts of his PhD thesis and embellished his life achievements. Euronews · Aug 15
Quote of the day by Cristiano Ronaldo: "I don't mind people hating me, because…" - a lesson on turning criticism into motivation Cristiano Ronaldo's career has been shaped not only by extraordinary success but also by intense, near-constant public scrutiny. Few footballers have attracted as much admiration, criticism and genuine debate as Ronaldo, and yet he has repeatedly spoken about using that pressure as fuel rather than letting it become a burden.… The Times of India · Aug 13
Forbes’ top editor is ousted after taking $6M ‘gift’ from magazine partner ‘I should have disclosed the gift, and failing to was a serious error in judgment,’ Randall Lane told The New York Times The Independent UK · Aug 13
Ireland is becoming an unlikely wine country as temperatures rise; the island now has 42 vineyards, with growers reporting bumper 2026 crops As climate change enhances grape-growing conditions, Irish winemakers foresee a bountiful harvest. Expanding vineyards are drawing considerable attention from international investors. The unique interplay of soil and coastal weather is enabling the production of exquisite wines. To adapt to Ireland's cooler climate, new grape varieties are being introduced, with a… The Times of India · Aug 13
Barnes & Noble CEO James Daunt was a Carnival Cruise ship officer before building his bookstore empire Barnes & Noble has thrived under its new CEO’s independent bookstore twist. Fortune · Aug 10
Grease legend Stockard Channing lives 'as a recluse' in London after devastating tragedy The actress best known for playing the rebellious Rizzo in Grease now works in the UK theatre scene Evening Standard · Aug 10
Thieves ‘use drones’ to steal 70 Volkswagen badges from cars in four-day crime spree One victim says his badge was stolen in ‘sub-five seconds’ The Independent UK · Aug 9
Harry Potter star Jessie Cave reveals she earned more from one year of OnlyFans than ‘entire acting career’ Cave has been sharing ‘sensual’ videos of her hair to paid subscribers since 2025 The Independent UK · Aug 8
Urgent search for huge monitor lizard spotted in Italy 13,000km away from habitat Locals of Italy’s Montichiari town have been banned from walking in an area where the lizard was spotted The Independent UK · Aug 7
Andy Burnham urged to tone down 'blokeish' social media posts by officials ANDY Burnham has been told to tone down his “blokeish” social media output, it has emerged. The National (Scotland) · Aug 7
Jason Arday: The ‘superstar’ Cambridge professor dramatically undone by plagiarism row The professor, who rapidly rose through the academic ranks after a difficult start to life, resigned from his post at the University of Cambridge on Wednesday The Independent UK · Aug 6
Brandon Flowers appears to be having something of an existential crisis: “My dad goes to yard sales. He’s never had any money in his life and he’s happier than I am” Killers singer releases his third solo album in two weeks MusicRadar · Aug 4
The Independent UK · Aug 4 Man, 26, held over death of British woman found in suitcase is Christian aid worker and champion boxer Sharif Ahmadzai, who fled from Afghanistan as a teenager, is said to have admitted dumping the body of Elisabeth-Jane Ross in an abandoned building in Athens
The Independent UK · Aug 2 Barbie sequel reportedly stalled due to eye-watering Ryan Gosling, Margot Robbie salaries Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav reportedly rejected offers to the stars for being too generous
The Independent UK · Jul 31 John Healey tells minsters to prepare for budget cuts to finance new Burnham pledges Ministers have been told there is no new money to pay for these moves in a joint letter from the chancellor and the prime minister
Evening Standard · Jul 31 Healey tells ministers to prepare to make cuts to fund Burnham’s new pledges The start of Mr Burnham’s premiership has seen a succession of announcements likely to require additional spending.
The Independent UK · Jul 31 Republican influencers are hemorrhaging viewers and listeners as party feuds on Trump’s agenda The audience for pro-Trump content appears to be fizzling out as the right splinters over Israel, the war in Iran and the legacy of Charlie Kirk, a new analysis finds
The National (Scotland) · Jul 30 Nuclear power station 'on alert' in England over nearby wildfire A nuclear power station in England is 'on alert' due to a nearby wildfire, according to reports
The Independent UK · Jul 29 Scottish woman found dead inside suitcase in Athens named Police are investigating after her body was found in the Kypseli district of the Greek capital
The Independent UK · Jul 29 Teachers’ names and phone numbers leaked on dark web after Department for Education hacked Around 607,000 records were reportedly stolen in the attack, including full names, job titles and email addresses
Sports Illustrated · Jul 29 FIFA President’s Leaked Letter Issues $10 Billion Ultimatum to Every Nation Gianni Infantino has tried to convince voters before a decision is made on his plans.
The Independent UK · Jul 28 French warship accused of firing shots as Tory frontbencher films in Channel Shadow home secretary Chris Philp accused the French of ‘attempted intimidation’
Euronews · Jul 28 Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' drives Homer book sales and sparks interest in learning Greek The release of Nolan's 'The Odyssey' has sparked a huge surge in people wanting to read Homer's ancient poem and learn the Greek language. Some purists, however, aren't best pleased with the cinematic adaptation...