Ukrainian journalist’s body returned from Russia ‘without eyes or brain’

In court, footage of the Sycamore Gap tree's destruction was presented, showing the tree being cut down in under three minutes by Daniel Graham, 39, and Adam Carruthers, 32, who face charges of criminal damage. The video, recorded on Graham's iPhone, features the sounds of a chainsaw and depicts the tree falling after being enhanced by police experts. Prosecutors allege the two men caused £622,191 in damage to the historic tree and Hadrian’s Wall, with...

SummaryOn Thursday, 1 May, the United Kingdom is expected to experience its hottest start to May on record, with temperatures reaching a peak of 29C in south-east England, surpassing the previous record of 27.4C set on 1 May 1990. The temperatures will be significantly higher, ranging from 7C to 11C above the seasonal average. Following this peak, temperatures are projected to gradually decline over the bank holiday weekend, returning to average levels by Monday. Full...

Jeremy Vine has announced he will cease posting videos of his cycling encounters with motorists in London due to receiving online death threats and experiencing severe trolling. The 59-year-old presenter, who started sharing these videos to promote road safety over a decade ago, expressed his frustration with the intense online anger, stating it has become more overwhelming than the hostility faced on the roads. Additionally, he mentioned that his bike was stolen, further motivating his...

Summary Elon Musk, once a prominent presence in the White House as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has reportedly stepped back from his physical role, according to Trump's Chief of Staff, Susie Wiles. While Musk is still involved via phone communication, his absence marks a significant change from his earlier visibility in the administration, including public appearances with Trump. Despite facing substantial financial losses this year, Musk remains the world's richest person,...

Hundreds of thousands of households in the UK risk losing heating and hot water as outdated Radio Teleswitching Systems (RTS) will be permanently shut down on June 30, with energy companies struggling to replace them with smart meters in time. Currently, approximately 430,000 homes are still using RTS meters, and campaigners estimate over 300,000 may remain unupgraded by the deadline. Energy regulators and officials stress the urgency of accelerating replacements to prevent significant disruption, particularly...

Recently, a debate has emerged on social media about who would win in a hypothetical fight between 100 untrained men and one gorilla, reminiscent of legendary battles like David vs. Goliath. While past discussions on platforms like Reddit have suggested that the men might eventually outlast the gorilla through teamwork despite significant injuries, simulations show mixed outcomes, with one depicting the gorilla easily defeating the men and another showing the men eventually tiring it out....