DAMIEN TIERNAN: I knew Philip English long before he was murdered with his family in Waterford. What he texted me at 4.17am four weeks ago now sends chills down my spine

India's data centre policy in works, says Jitin Prasada

India's government is preparing a data centre policy to enhance the hyperscale data centre sector. The proposed policy aims to streamline approvals and provide infrastructure status to the industry. A tax holiday until 2047 for eligible foreign cloud providers has also been announced. The use of artificial intelligence can improve power generation efficiency and flexibility for data centres.

'Answer the question!': Senators torch Soros-funded witness at fiery Minnesota Somali fraud hearing

Clavicular rape accusations dropped in civil case amid criminal proceedings

Clavicular is charged with one count of rape, one count of drugging someone for sexual intercourse and one count of procuring alcohol for someone under the age of 21.

Andy Burnham government issues statement on 'defensive support' for Ukraine after Zelenksyy visit

Zelenskyy met with Andy Burnham on Wednesday, October 14

Mother-to-be, 33, who was pregnant with twins was found dead on bathroom floor 'after being stabbed more than 60 times by her partner', court hears

Stephan Garner, 31, admitted killing Ms O'Brien at Manchester Crown Court - but denies murdering her.

Andy Burnham makes major announcement after swimmer Archie Goodburn's emotional BBC Breakfast plea

Archie Goodburn has been dubbed an "inspiration" by the Prime Minister

Televangelist Jim Bakker's son says he skipped father's funeral because he got to chat to him just before his death

Jim Bakker's son had announced his father's death through a touching Instagram post. He had said he needed time to mourn in peace.

Officials can deny benefits if tax relief found sole motive

India has implemented a Principal Purpose Test in the India-Mauritius Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement. This test allows tax authorities to deny benefits when tax relief is a principal purpose. The amendment, effective from August 2026, impacts various foreign investors using Mauritius for investments. The change affects significant cumulative foreign direct investment inflows into India from Mauritius. Experts believe this will alter how investment structures are evaluated under the treaty.

Insurers may face higher crop cover claims in Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka

In Maharashtra, insurers' liability could be capped at Rs 1,540 crore before the state government takes over claims beyond that level. The state has declared drought-like conditions in 265 talukas, raising concerns over this year's losses.

'Aggressive' great white shark spotted off coast of California beach... as experts warn that it is hungry

An 'aggressive' great white shark was spotted off a California beach coast as experts warn it was hungry while hunting for seals.

Coronation Street fans fume over DS Lisa Connor-Swain treatment as Sarah Platt's trial begins

Corrie fans were not impressed as Sarah Platt's murder trial was seen getting underway in the ITV soap

John Swinney admits Peter Murrell scandal is STILL hurting the SNP

John Swinney has admitted that the SNP is still 'injured' by the Peter Murrell scandal.