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The sixth U.K. resident accused with espionage for Russia
A sixth individual is suspected of belonging to a Russian intelligence organisation operating within the United Kingdom. Tihomir Ivanov Ivanchev, a 38-year-old Bulgarian national residing in Acton, west London, was arrested on 7 February and is due to appear in court on Wednesday. He is charged with "conspiring to collect information intended to be directly or indirectly useful to an enemy".
Sony to close London Playstation studio and layoff 900 jobs
Several locations in the United Kingdom are expected to be impacted by the announcement, attributed to significant shifts in the gaming industry. Sony has disclosed its intention to eliminate 900 positions throughout its PlayStation division, including operations in the United Kingdom. The Japan-based company informed employees via email that the PlayStation London studio would be shut down in accordance with the proposals.
Zelenskyy in Saudi Arabia to push for peace, POW deal with Russia
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have met in Saudi Arabia in an effort to secure an end to the invasion of Ukraine and the repatriation of Russian prisoners of war.
Bitcoin nears $60k, 2024 surge reasons, future high?
Tuesday's price of bitcoin surpassed $57,000 due to a record number of transactions involving spot exchange-traded funds that were recently introduced. Bitcoin is currently trading at its highest dollar price since November 2021, assisting in the rally of other major cryptocurrencies, including Ethereum, whose price surpassed $3,000 on Tuesday, the highest since April 2022.
Prince William skips memorial ceremony for ‘personal business’
Prince William, who was scheduled to deliver a reading at the memorial service for the late former King Constantine of ...
Thomas Kingston, Princess Michael’s son-in-law, dies
"The King and Queen have been informed of Thomas's passing and grieve with Prince and Princess Michael of Kent and all who knew him," said a Buckingham Palace spokesperson. "He was a much-loved member of the family.
Post Office chief under inquiry, ex-chair says
MPs were taken aback by the former chairman of the Post Office's assertion that Nick Read, the current CEO of the organisation, is the subject of an investigation. During a hearing to debate compensation payments to sub-postmasters at the centre of the Horizon scandal, Henry Staunton levied the accusation.
Lauren Hemp double helps Lionesses beat Italy easily
England's elimination from the Olympics and subsequent failure to advance to the Nations League finals at the end of 2023 may have contributed to a further decline in the country's standing. Conversely, they discussed resets, new beginnings, and fresh starts. They put that rhetoric into practice in Spain, where they defeated Italy 5-1 and Austria 7-2 on Friday night to launch their push to retain the European title the following year.
Renowned Renault 5 reappears as £25,000 retro electric car
In 2021, when Renault unveiled an electric concept car based on the cult classic Renault 5, there was tremendous anticipation. The pivotal inquiry was whether Renault would revive its icon from the mid-1970s to the mid-1990s with an antiquated aesthetic.
Investigation targets eight homebuilders for housing shortfall
Private developers, who construct the majority of newly constructed homes in the United Kingdom, do not diversify the types and quantities of housing they construct to satisfy the needs of various communities, including affordable housing.
Comedy actress Amy Schumer has Cushing’s Syndrome
Amy Schumer, an actress and director, revealed that she received high-dose corticosteroid injections that led to Cushing's Syndrome. After a slew of comments about her face—including fans noting it looked "puffier" in recent television interviews—she disclosed her condition. Schumer initially attributed the change in her appearance to endometriosis in her response.
Coinage of George Michael unveiled by the Royal Mint
Unveiled by the Royal Mint is a new collectible coin bearing the image of the late pop icon, George Michael. Michael, who was born and raised in Hertfordshire, and Andrew Ridgeley, a fellow student at Bushey Meads School, established the group Wham! An engraved headshot of Michael, sporting his signature eyeglasses and the chorus from his song "Faith," comprise the collectible.
