All news by author James Smith

A boy of eight leans against a wall and takes furtive drags from a vape as he chats to an older mate.

A claim has been made by a UK ticket-holder for the Valentine’s Day’s £65m EuroMillions jackpot.

An Indian man has received a life imprisonment sentence after being found guilty of the rape and murder of Irish backpacker Danielle McLaughlin in 2017.

Zoe Saldana was pulled off camera for swearing as she was hurried to finish her BAFTA acceptance speech.

Conclave and The Brutalist have led the 2025 BAFTAs, each winning four awards.

The Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating after a 45-year-old man died when police officers responded to reports of a child being assaulted.

Promising young jockey Michael O’Sullivan has died from injuries suffered in a fall at Thurles racetrack earlier this month.

One of Europe’s most wanted drug kingpins has been gunned down in Mexico after years of evading arrest.

Israel has received a shipment of heavy MK-84 bombs from the United States, after U.S. President Donald Trump lifted a block imposed on the export of the munitions by the administration of predecessor Joe Biden, the defence ministry said on Sunday.

Rescuers are still searching for victims at the illegally operated mine in the western part of the country.

As thousands travel for India’s Maha Kumbh festival, a train collision has left at least 15 dead.

A mother and her two-year-old daughter have died following the Munich car attack, according to police.

Generous Brits wishing to give money and belongings to loved ones before they pass away have been encouraged to familiarize themselves with the government’s inheritance tax (IHT) rules.

The Netherlands has formally requested the extradition of convicted drug criminal Jos Leijdekkers, a notorious figure in international drug trafficking.

Humanitarian concerns are increasing as the airport remains the final barrier before the city of Bukavu and its population of approximately 1 million people.

A man has suffered serious facial injuries after petrol was thrown at him and lit in an alleged attack in a country park in south east London.

Ukraine has stated that "significant" damage has been caused after Russia targeted Chernobyl with a "high explosive drone".

Over 4,300 potential victims were saved by Operation Level Up intervention before millions could be lost to fraud.

Federal prosecutors dropped bribery and fraud charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams, pointing to his support for the deportation of illegal immigrants. The case may be reconsidered after the 2025 election.

A man has been found guilty of the rape and murder of Irish backpacker Danielle McLaughlin in 2017.

The future of additional projects is uncertain after it was discovered that the Rosebank and Jackdaw licenses had been granted unlawfully.

Madden spent 31 months in prison due to his connections to a company founded by Jordan Belfort, known as The Wolf of Wall Street.

Charity claims it has implemented significant changes to ensure its future as the Guardian discovers it spent £100m more than it raised over the past six years.

Violence erupted at the party in Stockton when an armed gang shot and stabbed guests, leaving some in need of surgery, following a disagreement between two party-goers.