Celebrity phone theft attempt fails as thief grabs empty box
Big Brother star Henry Southan recounts a failed phone theft attempt in an O2 shop. The incident highlights a worrying trend of celebrity-targeted crime in London.
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Trump's Promised Gold Phone Fails to Materialise
The Trump Mobile T1, a $500 gold smartphone promised for 2025, remains missing. Analysts cite US manufacturing hurdles as CES unveils new tech. Read the latest.
Organised Crime Targets UK Building Sites Over Christmas
Security bosses warn organised crime gangs are exploiting the Christmas shutdown to steal high-value tools and equipment from UK construction sites, with losses potentially exceeding £100m. Learn how firms can protect their assets.
Spirit Airlines agents charged with theft of passenger's purse
Two Spirit Airlines agents face theft charges after allegedly stealing a passenger's designer purse from Fort Lauderdale airport. Read the full details of the incident and investigation.
Evri driver filmed stealing parcel from doorstep
CCTV footage shows an Evri delivery driver allegedly stealing a parcel from a Hampshire home. The incident highlights the UK's £650m-a-year parcel theft epidemic. Read the full story.
Spirit Airlines staff charged with theft of passenger's designer bag
Two Spirit Airlines employees face petit theft charges after allegedly stealing a passenger's Louis Vuitton wristlet left at a Florida airport gate. Read the full investigation details.
Pre-teen smartphone use fuels obesity and depression risk
New research links smartphone ownership in pre-teens to a 31% higher depression risk and increased obesity. Discover the findings and expert advice for parents.
Smartphones Before Age 12 Tied to Child Health Risks
A major US study finds children given smartphones before 12 face higher risks of depression, obesity, and poor sleep. Experts urge parents to consider health impacts and set clear usage rules.
Apple Surpasses Samsung in Global Phone Shipments
Apple will ship 243 million phones in 2025, capturing 19.4% market share and ending Samsung's 14-year dominance. Strong iPhone 17 sales and emerging market growth drive this historic shift.
Parental phone battle after daughter's burner phone
As Prince William debates a phone for Prince George, a mum reveals why she confiscated her daughter's smartphone, leading to friends smuggling in a burner. Discover expert advice on delaying smartphones for kids.
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.
HMD Fuse: The Customisable Smartphone Revolution
Discover how HMD's revolutionary Fuse smartphone is changing the game with its modular design, user-repairable components, and sustainable approach to mobile technology.
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.
Apple's market value stumbles amid iPhone sales slowdown
Apple faces significant market pressure as iPhone revenue growth stalls, raising questions about the company's future strategy in an increasingly competitive smartphone market.
Smartphone theft epidemic sweeps UK streets
Exclusive investigation reveals how mobile phone theft has become Britain's fastest-growing street crime, with police struggling to contain the violent epidemic targeting commuters and pedestrians.
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.
Clean Your Germ-Ridden Smartphone Properly
Shocking new research reveals our mobile phones harbour 25,000 germs per square inch. Discover the expert cleaning guide to eliminate harmful bacteria from your device.
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.
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.
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.
Oprah Winfrey targeted by thief at book awards
Media mogul Oprah Winfrey became the unexpected victim of a sophisticated theft during the prestigious National Book Awards ceremony in Manhattan, where a thief made off with her custom-made Judith Leiber purse containing priceless items.
Kate Middleton: Smartphone epidemic harming UK children
The Princess of Wales issues stark warning about smartphone overuse among children, calling for nationwide conversation on digital wellbeing and mental health.
iPhone 17 Pro Review: Apple's Design Revolution
Discover how Apple's iPhone 17 Pro breaks from tradition with its fresh aesthetic, groundbreaking tetraprism zoom, and exceptional battery performance that redefines premium smartphones.
Met Police smash international phone smuggling ring
London police disrupt sophisticated criminal network exporting stolen smartphones to Dubai and Hong Kong in record-breaking operation recovering thousands of devices.
Phone Theft Kingpins Exported 40,000 Mobiles to China
Exclusive investigation reveals sophisticated criminal network behind half of UK's stolen smartphones, with dramatic police raids uncovering multi-million pound export operation shipping devices to China.
£3M stolen phone export gang smashed by police
Organised crime gang exporting stolen smartphones worth millions to Middle East and Africa dismantled in major police operation across London and Birmingham.
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