Career Diplomat Christian Turner Named New UK Ambassador to US
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Stansted expansion green-lit, set to be UK's 2nd busiest airport
Stansted Airport's expansion plans are approved, paving the way for 51 million annual passengers and 4,500 new jobs. Discover how this will reshape UK air travel.
UK's Worst-Case Climate Scenarios Revealed
Scientists warn the UK must prepare for 'plausible' extreme climate impacts, including a 4C temperature rise and 2-metre sea level rise. Discover the risks and the urgent need for resilience planning.
UK's Top 20 Engineering Feats Ranked in New Poll
From the London Underground to the World Wide Web, discover the UK's most impressive engineering feats in a new ranking. 94% of Brits take pride in this heritage. Explore the full list and insights.
UK Vehicle Theft Soars: Top 10 Most Stolen Models Named
New data reveals a vehicle was stolen every five minutes in England and Wales in 2025. Discover the most targeted models and expert tips to protect your car.
Unseasonal birdsong sparks climate debate in UK
Mild UK winters trigger unusual December birdsong from skylarks and thrushes. Is it a charming natural event or a stark climate crisis warning? Read the analysis.
Podcast: Reviewing 2025's biggest political moments
John Harris, Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey analyse the defining political events of 2025 and look ahead to 2026. Listen to the Politics Weekly UK podcast now.
Parcel theft crisis hits 1 in 4 UK households
New data shows 25% of Britons experienced parcel theft in 2024. Share your delivery nightmare stories as we investigate this growing epidemic.
Tuk-tuk driver avoids jail after £31k wine theft spree
A Westminster tuk-tuk driver who orchestrated an audacious £31,000 theft spree targeting champagne and fine wine from London's most exclusive restaurants has walked free from court in a surprising verdict.
UK Phone Snatching Crisis: New Cartoon Exposes Urban Crime
A startling new cartoon commentary reveals how mobile phone theft has evolved into a sophisticated criminal enterprise plaguing UK streets, with thieves employing increasingly brazen tactics.
Opera-singing thief stuns Melbourne supermarket shoppers
In an extraordinary scene at a Coles supermarket in Prahran, a theatrical thief performed opera while allegedly stealing high-value electronics, leaving security guards and shoppers utterly bewildered.
AFL star's prized Commodore stolen in Melbourne theft
Melbourne Demons defender Jake Lever becomes latest victim of city's crime epidemic as thieves steal his cherished HSV Commodore in overnight raid
David Lammy's car stolen with aide inside in Epping Forest
Labour MP David Lammy's official vehicle was stolen while his aide was inside during a terrifying ordeal in Epping Forest, Essex. Police launch manhunt for suspects.
Manhole cover thief caught on camera in Orpington
Shocking CCTV footage captures a brazen thief stealing heavy metal manhole covers from residential streets in Orpington, sparking safety concerns and police investigation.
Fury as thief steals 21 manhole covers in dangerous spree
Residents and authorities are outraged as a reckless thief removes crucial manhole covers from residential streets, creating deadly hazards for pedestrians and motorists in a shocking crime spree.
Thief steals every manhole cover from street overnight
Residents of a quiet residential street wake up to find every single manhole cover stolen overnight, creating dangerous craters and sparking major safety concerns in their neighbourhood.
UK tradespeople hit by tool theft epidemic
Britain's tradespeople are facing a devastating crime wave as organised thieves target work vans, stealing essential tools worth thousands and crippling small businesses across the nation.
Madrid's restaurant chair theft epidemic hits hospitality sector
Spanish authorities hunt organised criminals stealing thousands of chairs from Madrid restaurants in sophisticated theft operation targeting outdoor terraces.
Louvre Museum Diamond Heist: Millions in Gems Stolen
In a stunning security breach, thieves have stolen precious diamonds worth millions from the Louvre Museum's prestigious exhibition, raising serious questions about the iconic institution's protection measures.
London's Luxury Watch Crime Wave: Police Reveal Shocking Figures
Exclusive Metropolitan Police figures expose alarming rise in luxury watch thefts across London, with organised gangs targeting high-value timepieces in sophisticated operations.
£88M Jewels Stolen in Daring Louvre Heist
In an audacious overnight theft, priceless jewels valued at an astonishing £88 million were stolen from the world-renowned Louvre Museum in Paris, leaving authorities baffled and security questions raised.
Maine man loses £40k in Kennebunk van theft nightmare
A Maine man's dream road trip turns into a financial nightmare after thieves steal his van containing £40,000 in cash from a Kennebunk car park. Police launch urgent investigation into the daring daylight theft.
Wine thief ordered to return stolen champagne or face jail
A serial thief who targeted premium restaurants across London faces an unusual sentence - return the stolen luxury drinks or face imprisonment in this remarkable court case.
Ohio duo arrested in 450kg beef theft attempt
Police in Ohio apprehend two men after a failed attempt to steal nearly half a tonne of beef from a local business, in what authorities are calling an unusual organised theft operation.
Louvre's stolen jewels destroyed in brutal heist aftermath
Exclusive investigation reveals the tragic fate of the Louvre's stolen crown jewels - crushed, broken and vanished after one of France's most audacious museum thefts.
Louvre Museum Heist: Priceless Antiquities Stolen in Paris
In a stunning security breach, thieves have stolen priceless gold and gem-encrusted antiquities from the Louvre's Islamic art department, leaving French authorities scrambling.
Holden Commodore stolen in brazen Melbourne theft
Shocking CCTV footage captures the moment audacious thieves steal a Holden Commodore from a residential driveway in Melbourne's west, leaving the owner devastated and warning others to remain vigilant.
Louvre Museum hit by multi-million euro jewellery heist
In a daring overnight robbery, thieves stole an estimated €2-3 million worth of jewellery from the Louvre Museum's prestigious exhibition, leaving French authorities scrambling for answers.
I watched a woman steal £1,500 from my bank account
Shocking footage reveals how brazen thieves are using sophisticated distraction techniques to empty victims' bank accounts in seconds. One woman lost her entire savings during a routine shopping trip.
Waitrose uses staff room posters to combat shoplifting
Exclusive: Waitrose deploys stark anti-shoplifting posters in employee areas as UK retail theft surges. The upmarket supermarket chain adopts direct messaging to staff about rising losses.
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