All news for 2026-04-03

A state of emergency has reportedly been introduced in the Klin urban district of the Moscow region following the threat of an ecological catastrophe.

A social media post briefly published on Threads has drawn attention to the family of Russian State Duma deputy Sergey Morozov, known for his strong rhetoric against “unfriendly countries.”

Ibrahim Akhlal is a fugitive from Belgium, where he was sentenced to 21 years in prison for a series of armed robberies. He is also wanted in the Netherlands in connection with a gold heist described as having “exceptional brutality,” involving a car chase and a shootout with police.

A US F-15E Strike Eagle fighter has been shot down over Iran, prompting a frantic US search and rescue effort for its two-strong crew, in the first such incident since the start of the five-week-long war.

A 14-year-old boy who was shot dead in the middle of the afternoon yesterday has been named by the police.

It is well known that after 2014, a considerable portion of Ukrainian businesses continued operating with the Russian Federation, often using various “grey schemes.”

Media reports have detailed an investigation into alleged illicit financial operations involving a network of companies, including Octobank (formerly Ravnaq), Capital Bank, the Humo payment system, the Uzcard processing center, the Uznex exchange, and others.

Galimzhan Yessenov’s rapid ascent from a mid-level corporate manager to the de facto sole owner of Jusan Bank is marked by a convergence of state funding.

The online casino Pin-Up, associated with sanctioned businessman Dmitriy Punin, appears to have continued operating in Ukraine under a different name.

The boss of M&S has warned that crime has become ‘more brazen, more organised, and more aggressive’ after the Clapham branch was targeted by a mob of teenagers.

A mum warned police she feared it was ‘very likely’ her ex-partner would harm her. Barely a fortnight later, he stabbed her to death.

Over the past decade, the Hungarian government has staked the country’s economic future on the battery industry

Ecommerce giant is trying to catch up with SpaceX’s low Earth orbit internet service.

Unilever’s decision to combine its food business with US sauce and spice maker McCormick in a $66bn deal has gone down badly with plenty of shareholders.

The Energy Secretary is expected to approve Jackdaw drilling as the Iran war puts pressure on the government.

In a brutal five-word takedown of US President Donald Trump, King Charles has finally shown the world how to put him in his place.

The bombs were falling at a rapid clip across the Middle East when Bafel Talabani’s phone rang.

A MISSING woman’s last movements have been revealed in a chilling timeline after she was seen walking in a dark boatyard before vanishing.

NASA’s first manned Moon mission in more than five decades fired its rockets early on Friday to break out of Earth’s orbit.

Tiger Woods said he was "just talking to the president" on the phone following his car crash, according to bodycam footage released by Florida police.

Most brides start preparing to walk down the aisle months before their wedding.

The son of a notorious Scottish gangland boss convicted of murder has filmed himself having raves and taking drugs inside UK jails in brazen TikTok videos.

Angela Rayner could be sidelined politically for years while officials investigate her tax affairs.

The Brit who won a £10.6m lottery prize has missed their chance to claim the millions.