Russian military intelligence is believed to be behind multiple 'self-igniting' parcel fires in Europe, with one occurring at a Birmingham DHL depot in July 2024.
Barack Obama speaks at Jesse Jackson Chicago funeralA memorial service for Jesse Jackson, the prominent campaigner, is being held today in Chicago.
Emirates to operate 11 UK flights daily by SaturdayEmirates and Etihad airlines have restarted some flights from Dubai and Abu Dhabi, going to the UK.
Tehran Residents Describe Israeli Strike AftermathResidents in Tehran and Damavand, Iran, have shared their experiences following recent Israeli strikes.
100 Bombs Hit Iran Bunker; 500,000 Flee BeirutIsraeli military forces launched strikes in Tehran and southern Beirut.
Sohail Amiri jailed 36 months for sex attacksSohail Amiri, 30, was found guilty regarding two sexual assaults and one attempted sexual assault against three women in Southampton.
London arrests reveal Iran's alleged surveillance of UK JewsPolice in north London and Hertfordshire arrested four men in the early hours of Friday.
50 Israeli jets bomb Iran leader's bunkerIsrael's military announced a new phase in its operation against Iran.
Russia shares US military intelligence with IranThe Washington Post reported Russia is giving intelligence to Iran about US military locations.
Russia warns Finland today about nuclear weaponsRussia reacted with fury today to Finland's actions regarding atomic weapons.
Antarctica loses 5,000 square miles of ice in 30 yearsA recent study has shown Antarctica lost a substantial amount of grounded ice over three decades.
Last chance before the shootout: FP3 begins the final push in MelbourneAs the sun rises in Melbourne, Free Practice 3 is the last chance for teams to refine their active aero before the high-stakes qualifying shootout.
UK May Not Pay Mauritius for Chagos DealSky News reports Britain would not compensate Mauritius if the Chagos deal collapses.
71 measles cases found in Enfield this yearMeasles infections are growing in two north London boroughs.
Jet fuel prices up 80% after Gulf supply disruptionAnalysts warn a sharp rise in jet fuel prices could increase airfares and cause flight cancellations.
Royal Mail raises second class stamp to 91p from April 7Royal Mail announced new increases for stamp prices, effective from 7 April next month.
IDF conducts 26 strikes in Beirut strongholdThe Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) conducted 26 airstrikes in southern Beirut on Friday.
Space.com Experts Rate Canon Binoculars Best OverallSpace.com's expert panel completed extensive testing of image-stabilized binoculars for extended times, evaluating durability, optical qualities, and real-world usability.
1,500 Miles: First UK Remote Robotic SurgeryProfessor Prokar Dasgupta, a London surgeon, performed Britain's initial robot-controlled prostate operation on 11 February.
British House Prices Hit New £301,151 RecordHalifax figures showed British house prices rose beyond predictions in February.
Dubai residents get emergency alerts over missile threatsResidents across Dubai, including British expats, received several emergency phone alerts.
Nigel Farage Meets Donald Trump On Chagos DealReform UK leader Nigel Farage is dining with US President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago tonight, Friday.
US Military Destroys Iranian Drone Carrier Shahid BeheshtiUS forces have released footage showing the destruction of an Iranian drone carrier.
UK lenders raise mortgage rates up to 4.49% on inflation fears.UK lenders are raising mortgage interest rates due to worries about inflation increasing from the Middle East conflict.
Assassin's Creed Unity gets 60FPS update for PS5A new update is now available for the video game Assassin's Creed Unity.
Modiphius to crowdfund Wolfenstein game in 2026Modiphius, a tabletop publisher, announced a new Wolfenstein role-playing game at the GAMA expo.
Xbox offers 4 games free until MondayXbox is offering four games without charge during its 'Free Play Days' event, which begins on Thursday, March 5.
Sony advertises $74.99 PC controller.Sony is promoting a new controller package for computers, advertised by some PlayStation social media pages.
Nothing Headphone (a) gets 135-hour batteryNothing today launched its Headphone (a), their initial budget-friendly over-ear audio device.
Kena: Bridge of Spirits arrives on Switch 2 in SpringThe acclaimed indie title Kena: Bridge of Spirits will launch on Switch 2 'this Spring'.
Resident Evil Requiem Tops PS5 Charts for FebruaryResident Evil Requiem secured the top position on PS5 download charts across North America and Europe.
Museum has only Nintendo PlayStation development unitThe National Videogame Museum received a Sony MSF-1 console.
Apple adds Vehicle Motion Cues to iPhonesApple developed a new iPhone tool to help lessen travel sickness while using the device inside a moving car.
Aston Martin F1 Team Battles Honda Engine IssuesAston Martin’s Formula One campaign has begun with unexpected hurdles after a troubled winter testing period.
Max Verstappen's Red Bull car damaged at Turn 12Max Verstappen's RB22 departed the track during FP2 of the Australian Grand Prix.
GPT-5.4 scores 75% on computer benchmarkOpenAI released its new GPT-5.4 model for ChatGPT, Codex, and developer API users.
14 flights cancelled at Manchester Airport todayManchester Airport is experiencing ongoing flight disruption today, Friday, March 6.
Microsoft releases 9 Windows 11 features March 2026Microsoft is scheduled to launch an update for Windows 11 on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
14% of UK Shops Now Cashless, Survey FindsA recent survey of small businesses suggests many UK shops are moving away from cash payments.
6 people hurt in Abu Dhabi after attackSix people suffered injuries in Abu Dhabi after drones were intercepted by air defence systems.
Cillian Murphy plays Tommy Shelby in new filmActor Cillian Murphy returns to his role as Tommy Shelby in the new feature film, "Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man." He first played the Birmingham gangster 13 years ago; the movie follows four years after the TV show ended.
FTSE 100 Falls 4.2pc This WeekUK stock markets recorded their worst weekly performance since April last year for the mid-cap index.
Xbox Confirms 'Project Helix' Console Will Play PC GamesXbox formally announced its new console, codenamed 'Project Helix', during an event on a Thursday evening.
Google Pixel 10a Offers Little Advance From 9aThe Google Pixel 10a, a mid-range Android phone, has been reviewed.
Police arrest four men suspected of spying for IranCounter-terrorism officers from the Metropolitan Police have arrested four men suspected of conducting surveillance on the Jewish community in London on behalf of Iran.
Trump pressures Ukraine to agree terms with PutinUS President Donald Trump has intensified his push for a negotiated resolution in Ukraine, asserting that Moscow is prepared to finalize a settlement.
Reform UK outlines plans for grammar schools and patriotic curriculumReform UK has revealed its education agenda with Suella Braverman appointed as the party’s spokeswoman for the sector.
BBC Presenter Robbed Of Rolex In London, Sparks Safety DebateBBC News presenter Ben Thompson said thieves snatched his Rolex watch while he was walking through central London, highlighting growing concerns about street crime targeting luxury items.
Home Secretary defends plans to deport failed asylum familiesHome Secretary Shabana Mahmood has insisted that new measures to deport failed asylum seekers, including families with children, are necessary to protect taxpayers.
Piastri tops practice, Red Bull cars suffer damage.Oscar Piastri secured the fastest time in Friday’s second practice, finishing marginally ahead of Mercedes teammates Kimi Antonelli and George Russell.
First UK Evacuation Flight From Middle East Lands Safely At StanstedThe first UK government-chartered evacuation flight carrying British nationals from the Middle East has landed at London Stansted Airport after departing Muscat, Oman.
Ukraine sends experts to help US fight Iranian dronesVolodymyr Zelenskyy has verified a significant military cooperation pact, pledging Ukrainian hardware and specialists to bolster American defenses against Iranian-made UAVs in the Middle East.
Kasha Sanderson jailed 9 years for smuggling 13 guns and heroinKasha Sanderson, 40, from Bristol, was sentenced to nine years in prison at Canterbury Crown Court after smuggling 13 military-grade firearms, 289 rounds of ammunition, and 5kg of heroin into the UK.
Strait of Hormuz attacks drive UK diesel to 16-month highUK diesel prices have reached a 16-month high less than a week after the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East.
Courts fine fly-tippers less than councils for same offenseThe Local Government Association has called for an urgent review of sentencing guidelines after data showed courts are fining fly-tippers an average of £539 — £87 less than the £626 councils can issue directly as a fixed penalty notice.
John Prescott's son David joins the Green PartyDavid Prescott, son of the late former Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott, has left the Labour Party and joined the Green Party of England and Wales.
UK leak on US base request deemed 'utterly destructive'A leak from a UK government security meeting discussing the US request to use British bases during the Iran war has been described as utterly destructive.
Farage calls May 7 Welsh Senedd vote a test of StarmerNigel Farage, speaking at Reform UK's Welsh manifesto launch in Newport on Thursday, called the Senedd election on 7 May a referendum on Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership.
Spurs' 89-year low: One point from relegationTottenham fell to a 3-1 home defeat against Crystal Palace on Thursday, their fifth consecutive Premier League loss, leaving them just one point above the drop zone with 10 games left.
Call the Midwife actress Molly Vevers hates blood on setMolly Vevers, who plays Sister Catherine in Call the Midwife Season 15, told TV Insider that her worst challenge on set is filming medical and birth scenes because she is squeamish.
UK gas prices jump 80%: Significant bill rises from JulyThe Iran conflict is already pushing up UK energy costs, with petrol rising 3p per litre and diesel 5p — unusually quickly and in anticipation of further crude oil increases.
Trump: Iran wants a deal, but US now 'wants to fight more'President Donald Trump said Iran was contacting the US asking how to reach a deal, to which he responded they were "a little bit late." Trump added the US now wants to fight more than Iran does.
US: 30 Iranian ships sunk, 200 targets hit in 72 hoursUS Central Command head Admiral Brad Cooper confirmed American forces have sunk more than 30 Iranian ships.
Iran hits hotel and two buildings in Bahrain's capitalBahrain's interior ministry says a hotel and two residential buildings in the capital Manama were targeted in an attack by Iran.
Qatar air force stops drone attack on largest US baseQatar's Ministry of Defence confirmed its air force successfully intercepted a drone attack aimed at the al-Udeid air base, the largest US military installation in the Middle East.
US gives India 30 days to buy stranded Russian oilThe US Treasury Department has temporarily eased sanctions to allow India to purchase Russian oil currently held up at sea.
Testing vs Reality: Can Ferrari’s Early Pace Actually Predict Title Glory?Ferrari’s dominant Free Practice 1 1-2 in Melbourne has sparked early hype.
Leclerc leads Hamilton as Ferrari secures F1 practice one-two.Charles Leclerc topped the timesheets ahead of teammate Lewis Hamilton as Ferrari secured a dominant one-two in F1 2026’s first practice.