Tories lose one of their biggest donors in major blow to Kemi Badenoch

US President Donald Trump is reportedly set to announce the renaming of the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Gulf or Gulf of Arabia during his upcoming trip to Saudi Arabia. This move follows his earlier executive order to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America. While the Persian Gulf has been historically named since the 16th century, many Middle Eastern nations use the alternative names, and Trump’s announcement aims to strengthen ties...

A police officer in Springfield, Ohio, discovered a pet raccoon named Chewy playing with a meth pipe in a car during a routine traffic stop. The driver, Victoria Vidal, was detained for an active warrant and driving with a suspended license; upon returning to the vehicle, the officer humorously noted the raccoon's antics. Following the incident, Vidal was charged with drug possession and paraphernalia, while the raccoon was confirmed safe, and authorities ensured proper documentation...

At the Excel Centre in East London, judges are tasting thousands of wines for the Decanter World Wine Awards, a prestigious event that could elevate ordinary bottles sold in supermarkets to award-winning status. Over a week, 6,000 boxes of wine are evaluated, with judges assessing wines by region and price category, and discussions can become passionate as they defend their preferences. The tasting atmosphere resembles a business meeting rather than a casual wine tasting, with...

Summary Ryley Harbord, a 22-year-old man, tragically died after falling from a rooftop in Brewer Street, Soho, around 2am on Saturday, May 3, during the bank holiday weekend. The circumstances of his fall are being treated as unexpected, prompting an investigation by the police, who are seeking witnesses or anyone who interacted with Ryley between 7pm on Friday and the time of the incident. Detective Chief Inspector Anne Linton expressed condolences to Ryley’s family and...

Madeleine McCann, who was three years old when she disappeared during a family holiday in Portugal on May 3, 2007, remains missing over a decade later, with her family still in limbo. Christian Brueckner, a 48-year-old German man and the main suspect in her case, is currently serving a prison sentence for unrelated crimes, prompting concerns about the dwindling time for prosecution. The investigation has seen numerous developments, including the formal identification of Brueckner as...

Tributes have been paid to 20-year-old Hasan, who was fatally stabbed at his home in Mile End, East London, on April 30. Neighbors described him as a "super nice and helpful" individual known for assisting locals, and a memorial of flowers and candles has been left at the scene. A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder, while two other individuals were detained and later released as police continue their investigation into the...