IMF and World Bank meetings leave developing countries with more questions than answers

The gifted student murdered by her obsessed and twisted stepfather

For months, possibly years, Nathan Owens was harbouring a sexual obsession with his teenage stepdaughter

'You don’t wash your hair, do you?': JD Vance mocks protester who threw off MAGA hat at Ohio rally

Nightmare for Trump as oil prices rocket with 12 days to midterms after report reveals president plotting 'Mother of All Bombs' Iran blitz

Oil prices spiked on Thursday after a bombshell report revealed Donald Trump and Israel have drawn up plans to unleash new attacks on Iran once the midterm elections are over.

Homeless man, 61, is charged with murder of housing officer, 47, found stabbed in crashed car as she tried to drive to hospital

Clifford Foster (pictured), 61, was today charged with murder after a woman was fatally attacked at work in Bridgend, South Wales, on Monday.

Only labour unions allowed to protest tomorrow: Emmanuel Macron

Macron acknowledged "planning failings and elements of surprise" last Saturday, when protests drew more than half a million people and degenerated into vandalism. Rioters attacked public buildings and looted stores in cities. Macron blamed seditious acts led by organised ultra-left groups that seek to bring down the republic, alongside acts of delinquency.

Top Democrat Louise Lucas, 82, arrested for drug trafficking and money laundering through family business: 'We can make a lot of money'

Virginia state senator L. Louise Lucas, 82, was charged on Thursday with racketeering and money laundering conspiracy, as part of a wide-ranging public corruption probe.

Bengaluru techie gets Rs 61 lakh repair estimate for Mercedes-Benz after crash

An Amazon software engineer in Bengaluru has shared how a highway crash during heavy rain led to a Rs 61 lakh repair estimate for his Mercedes-Benz, nearly matching the car’s original cost. Adam Rizk said the vehicle crossed a divider and landed in the opposite lane, although he escaped without major injuries. He later said the car was considered a total loss and that insurance would provide a cash payout rather than cover the repairs.

DWP explains exact details banks will share about benefit claimants under new rules

DWP will share ‘eligibility indicators’ as part of the new measures

'Amy was the woman who…': Vance backs Ramaswamy as ad featuring Acton’s mother sparks backlash

Households warned to 'be ready' for national crisis: Labour campaign urges storing food and water for three days, cash in case electronic system collapses... and a wind-up radio

Stockpiling three days of food and water and having enough cash to get by if the electronic payments system collapses are among the 'small steps' recommended.

NLC India plans ₹35,000-crore Odisha power plant, explores coal gasification and mineral processing

The proposed projects span power generation, fertiliser-related technology and mineral processing, with the thermal plant expected to create about 4,000 jobs

Mark Zuckerberg threatens to leave California over 5% billionaire tax, Meta creates new Class C shares to help him stay

Mark Zuckerberg has threatened to leave California if the state introduces a proposed 5% billionaire wealth tax. In response, Meta has approved a new class of nonvoting Class C shares that would allow the Facebook co-founder to raise money to pay a potential tax bill without losing control of the company. The new stock arrangement also comes with an eight-year commitment from Zuckerberg to remain a California resident.