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Marelle Sturrock: Manhunt under way after suspicious death of teacher in Glasgow

A manhunt is under way after a teacher was found dead in Glasgow. The death of 35-year-old Marelle Sturrock is being treated as suspicious....

Business

Competition watchdog blocks Microsoft bid to buy video game maker Activision Blizzard

The British competition watchdog has blocked Microsoft’s bid to buy video game maker Activision Blizzard. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) stopped the $68.7bn...

World

Kenya ‘starvation cult’ death toll rises to at least 89 after more bodies dug up

The number of victims of a suspected starvation cult has risen to at least 89 after more bodies were dug up in a Kenyan...

Business

US credit card giant Capital One swoops on concierge service Velocity Black

Capital One, the American credit card giant, is poised to swoop on a British luxury concierge service in a deal said to be worth...

Business

New CBI boss ‘profoundly sorry’ to women let down by business group

The new boss of the CBI says she is “profoundly sorry” to women who have been let down by the business lobby group. Rain...

Science

Ispace’s Moon Lander Likely Crashed on Lunar Surface During Landing Attempt

Japan’s ispace said its attempt to make the first private moon landing had failed after losing contact with its Hakuto-R Mission 1 (M1) lander when...

Business

It’s true to say the UK has become worse off. But some have felt the brunt more than others

When Huw Pill said, in a recent Columbia University podcast, that British people need “to accept that they’re worse off” the comments understandably hit...

Environment

Here’s our April rapid-fire update on the stocks in Cramer’s Charitable Trust

The Club held its “Monthly Meeting” for April on Tuesday, providing a window into our current thinking on the stocks in Jim Cramer’s Charitable...

Science

Why China Wants to Build a Constellation of Relay Satellites

China will start building relay satellites that by 2030 will act as a communication bridge between missions to the moon and beyond, and ground...

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Bruce Willis becomes a grandfather as daughter Rumer reveals birth of first child

Hollywood stars Bruce Willis and Demi Moore have become grandparents. The former couple’s eldest daughter, Rumer Willis, announced the birth of her first child...

World

Jasmine Hartin pleads guilty to manslaughter by negligence after police officer shot in Belize

Canadian socialite Jasmine Hartin has pleaded guilty to manslaughter by negligence over the shooting of a police superintendent in Belize. The former partner of...

World

Taliban kill Islamic State leader who masterminded Kabul airport bombing that left 13 US service members dead

The Tailban have killed an Islamic State group leader who masterminded the Kabul airport suicide bombing that left 13 US service members dead. The...

World

Jasmine Hartin pleads guilty to manslaughter by negligence after police officer shot in Belize

Canadian socialite Jasmine Hartin has pleaded guilty to manslaughter by negligence over the shooting of a police superintendent in Belize. The former partner of...

World

Agonising choice of NHS doctor fleeing Sudan has left her riddled with worry and guilt

As the UK government begins evacuating British citizens from Sudan, many have made their own way out to safety. Hotels across Djibouti have become...

World

Florida man charged with ‘demonic’ murder of Uber Eats driver who was dismembered after delivering food

An Uber Eats driver was dismembered after a “demonic” murder while delivering food, authorities have said. Oscar Solis Jr is accused of killing the...

Environment

Electric car sales surged by 55% last year to surpass 10 million, and China led the way: IEA

Electric vehicles from Tesla photographed in China. The world’s second largest economy is a major player when it comes to the sale of electric...

Environment

With Russia’s role in the global energy system falling, a select few nations are set to benefit

An LNG vessel in Tekirdag, Turkiye on April 12, 2023. ] Lokman Akkaya | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images Russia’s role as a global...

World

Latest evacuation flights carrying Britons from Sudan expected to land in Cyprus – as UK troops prepare to run Khartoum airfield

The latest flights carrying British nationals from Sudan are expected to arrive in Cyprus on Wednesday morning, as UK troops prepare to take over...

Sports

Wild’s Foligno gets game misconduct in G5 loss

9:14 PM ET ESPN News Services DALLAS — Dallas took a 1-0 lead when Tyler Seguin scored eight seconds into the penalty. That was...

Sports

SEC is having ‘meaningful’ talks on field storming

7:58 PM ET IRVING, Texas — SEC commissioner Greg Sankey said on Tuesday the conference is having “meaningful discussions” about adjusting its longstanding policy...