All news by author James Smith

A flashy crime boss was brought down over a murder plot and major cocaine smuggling operation after his designer clothes and tattoos were identified in selfies he posted from Dubai. James Harding, 34, ran a drug empire that raked in £5 million in just 10 weeks.

An early intelligence assessment indicated that the U.S. military strikes on three of Iran’s nuclear facilities last weekend did not destroy the core components of Tehran’s nuclear program and likely only set it back by months

The government said it had responded to breaches of legal and health data.

A woman has died after a collision on the M4 motorway which also injured nine others.

While under a court-ordered asset freeze, Robert Agius’s wife set up a company that was able to buy and sell properties worth millions of euros. Another company he co-owned also engaged in significant real estate transactions.

A man who boasted about taking nude photos of his victim has been sentenced to jail for voyeurism and possessing indecent images of children.

A police officer has died while on duty.

Two people including the bride were shot dead at a wedding reception in France last night.

A photo of the Prince of Wales with another generation - this time of puppies - has been posted on social media by Kensington Palace to mark his 43rd birthday.

The Archetyp Market, with an estimated €250 million in sales, was dismantled by international law enforcement revealing widespread darknet operations.

A wave of disinformation has been unleashed online since Israel began strikes on Iran last week, with dozens of posts reviewed by BBC Verify seeking to amplify the effectiveness of Tehran’s response.

Police in California shot and killed a football fan who attempted to ram their vehicles — an unusual and tragic incident.

Stalker of Emma Raducanu apprehended while attempting to apply for Wimbledon tickets four months post-receiving a restraining order.

The CEO of Tesla uploaded the document to X in response to claims from US newspapers that he had previously used illegal substances.

Disgraced rapper R. Kelly has been taken to hospital after ’overdosing’ in prison, with the rapper’s legal team alleging that prison staff may be to blame.

Forty-three years ago this week, the BBC covered the death of Roberto Calvi, an Italian banker whose body was discovered in unusual circumstances in the center of London.

Great Little Escapes, based in Berkshire, used to specialise in a variety of different holidays, but now it has ceased trading as an ATOL holder, meaning its holiday bookings are in doubt

Gjert Ingebrigtsen handed suspended prison sentence and fined for hitting daughter with a wet towel - but ex-coach acquitted of charges against superstar son

E-bike firm warns London has fallen behind Paris in setting rules for hire bikes

Oktobank has emerged as a hub for suspicious financial operations linking Uzbek authorities, Russian banks, and shadow networks.

A helicopter carrying Hindu pilgrims has crashed in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand, killing seven people on board, officials said.

The man suspected of killing a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband while disguised as a police officer has been pictured for the first time.

Sir Keir Starmer will launch a statutory inquiry into the grooming gangs scandal after resisting calls for months to implement a full national probe.