International comedy heavyweights including Trevor Noah and Maz Jobrani are set to perform at the groundbreaking Riyadh Comedy Festival, marking a dramatic shift in Saudi Arabia's cultural landscape under Vision 2030.
Lloyds Banking Group reveals plans to close 53 bank branches across England and Wales in 2025, citing declining customer usage. The move affects Lloyds, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland brands.
NatWest Group announces the closure of 20 bank branches across England and Wales in 2025, citing a dramatic shift to online banking. Discover if your local branch is affected.
An official investigation is underway after an EasyJet Airbus A320 and an unknown aircraft had a terrifying near-miss over France, with the passenger jet forced to take evasive action to avoid a potential disaster.
A man has tragically died after falling from a hot air balloon during a flight over West Sussex. Emergency services rushed to the scene near South Downs, but the man was pronounced dead. An investigation is underway.
Deputy Liberal Leader Sussan Ley launches a scathing attack on Anthony Albanese's 2030 emissions reduction target, warning it will cripple Australian industry, slash jobs, and force electricity rationing without any global environmental benefit.
Environmental groups launch a landmark legal challenge against the French Winter Olympics 2030, citing severe ecological damage from artificial snow and infrastructure development in the Alpine regions.
Exclusive investigation reveals Britain's alarming cash access crisis as free ATMs disappear and bank branches shut down, hitting vulnerable communities hardest. Regulatory action demanded.
Exclusive: Bank of America announces a major pay increase for its UK staff while quietly accelerating a programme of local branch closures, raising questions about the future of high street banking.
Saudi Arabia unveils designs for the King Salman International Airport in Riyadh, a £23 billion mega-project set to become the world's largest airport and a cornerstone of its ambitious Vision 2030, aiming to handle 120 million passengers by 2030.
National treasure Stephen Fry opens up about a deeply personal vow he couldn't keep, sharing a rare moment of vulnerability in a revealing new podcast appearance.
A stark UN report reveals the world is failing to meet its 2030 gender equality targets. Discover which critical areas are seeing regression and what this means for the Sustainable Development Goals.
Major banks including Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds, and NatWest have announced a sweeping wave of 162 branch closures across the UK in 2024, accelerating the decline of the British high street. Discover if your local branch is on the list.
UK gardeners are being urged to inspect and prune their trees this weekend to avoid hefty fines and protect property from storm damage as new regulations come into force.
The Venice and Toronto film festivals have set the stage for a historic Oscar showdown, with two critically acclaimed films from female directors poised to make Academy Awards history.
Exclusive: Major UK banks including Barclays, Lloyds, and HSBC announce a fresh wave of branch closures for Autumn 2025, leaving communities without vital local banking services and raising concerns about financial exclusion.
Reform UK leader Richard Tice accuses PM Rishi Sunak of a 'great train robbery' after the government officially abandons the flagship Northern Powerhouse Rail project, breaking a key manifesto pledge and sparking fury in the North.
The Air Accidents Investigation Branch has opened an inquiry after a microlight aircraft crashed near Newport, Isle of Wight, resulting in the death of the pilot. Hampshire Constabulary confirms the tragic incident.
Major UK banks are accelerating branch closures, shutting down 74 locations across England, Scotland, and Wales in a devastating six-week blow to local communities and the elderly.
Lloyds Banking Group announces the closure of 45 Lloyds and Halifax branches across England and Wales in 2025, citing a dramatic shift to digital banking. Discover if your local branch is affected.
A pilot has tragically died after a light aircraft crashed in a Buckinghamshire field. Emergency services rushed to the scene near Long Crendon, but the sole occupant was pronounced dead. The Air Accidents Investigation Branch has launched a probe.
Halifax confirms 13 more bank branches will permanently close by early 2025, dealing another blow to the UK's struggling high streets. See the full list of affected locations and dates.
High street giant NatWest Group announces another wave of closures, shutting 26 branches across England, Scotland, and Wales in 2024, citing a dramatic shift to online banking.
NatWest Group has confirmed it will shut down 55 of its high street branches across the UK in 2024, citing a major shift towards online and mobile banking. This move impacts communities from London to rural Scotland.
Exclusive details reveal the tender moment singer Lana Del Rey's partner, Jeremy Dufrene, made a profound and comforting promise, showcasing their private bond away from the spotlight.
Tributes pour in for Hampshire couple Andrew and Lucy Coles, identified as the victims of a devastating helicopter crash on the Isle of Wight. The incident, which occurred near Brighstone, is under investigation by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch.
A major emergency response unfolded on the Isle of Wight after a helicopter crashed near Ventnor, claiming four lives. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the incident.