Daniel Khalife: From teenage soldier to Iranian spy
Daniel Khalife made headlines in September 2023 when he escaped from HMP Wandsworth where he was awaiting trial accused of spying for Iran. Here is a timeline of events leading…
Injectable asthma treatment hailed as ‘game-changer.’ Here’s why
AstraZeneca’s Fasenra, an injectable treatment for severe asthma, is more effective during attacks than the oral steroid that has been the standard of care for 50 years, cutting the need…
The blunders which allowed spy Daniel Khalife to avoid detection and escape jail
Daniel Khalife’s audacious escape from HMP Wandsworth in 2023 revealed significant problems with the prison system. But when the 23-year-old’s trial for spying charges began in October, a running theme…
Claim made for £177m EuroMillions jackpot
A UK ticket-holder has come forward to claim the £177 million jackpot from Tuesday’s EuroMillions draw, which will make them the third biggest National Lottery winner of all time. The…
Elections Alberta preparing for byelection already affected by postal strike
Alberta election officials say they are working to get the word out as they deal with a Canada Post strike ahead of a Christmas-week byelection in Lethbridge-West. Because of the…
Former Tory MP Dame Andrea Jenkyns joins Reform UK
Former Conservative MP Dame Andrea Jenkyns has joined Reform UK and will run to be mayor of Lincolnshire. Dame Andrea joined Reform UK leader Nigel Farage at a press conference…
Union launches legal action over winter fuel payment cut
One of Britain’s major trade unions has launched legal action against the Government over the Chancellor’s decision to means test winter fuel payments. Unite claimed the Government did not follow…
‘Nothing’s happening’: Line of Duty’s Vicky McClure pours cold water on rumours of new series
Line of Duty actress Vicky McClure has appeared to pour cold water on the prospect of an imminent new series of the show after saying “nothing’s happening” on that front.…
Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens post much-needed OT win in Columbus
The Columbus Blue Jackets looked for a fourth-straight win when they hosted the Montreal Canadiens in the Ohio capital Wednesday night. The Canadiens were hoping some of their best would…
Hospital boss denies claims he stalled police investigation into baby deaths
A hospital boss has described claims that he stalled a police investigation into baby deaths, and sought to ruin the careers of two consultants, as “outrageous”, the public inquiry into…