In 1888, William Seward Burroughs patented a calculating machine designed to help reduce bookkeeping errors; by 1926, his company had produced its millionth adding machine

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.

Notorious art thief, 70, who used Stanley knife to rip £6K map from 350-year-old atlas in museum library is jailed for three years

Father-of-two Melvin West, 70, previously pleaded guilty at Bromley Magistrates' Court in May to theft, criminal damage and possession of a bladed article.

Overzealous tax boss sacked after spying on employee 'abusing' her breaks to go to Greggs wins unfair dismissal claim

Ka Wong was accused of bullying, discrimination and sexual harassment after his 'no-nonsense' management style sparked a revolt among staff.

Van fire causes long delays on M26

There were long delays on a Kent motorway after a vehicle fire resulted in the carriageway requiring resurfacing.

Judge orders Trump to sit for deposition as BBC defamation lawsuit backfires

A federal judge on Thursday ordered President Donald Trump to sit for a deposition in his defamation lawsuit against the BBC by December 11.

Modi recalls 'Good Maharaja' who sheltered Polish children during World War II

In his media statement following talks with his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk at the Hyderabad House, Modi said people of Poland remember Jam Saheb with great respect, and he is known there as the 'Good Maharaja'.

'Time to answer for it': Epstein survivors back lawsuit targeting his lawyer & accountant over $107M

San Francisco now so expensive families earning up to $325k qualify to have half their childcare costs funded

San Francisco has become so expensive that families bringing in six-figure salaries are still able to qualify for cost-of-living help from the government.

'Peak woke insanity': Scottish museum removes Egyptian mummies from display, cites lack of 'consent' and 'respect' for the dead

In a significant move towards ethical considerations, Glasgow's Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum has taken ancient Egyptian mummies off public view, guided by a draft Human Remains Policy that prioritizes respect and consent. Among the mummies now removed are notable artifacts, including a male head and the remains of a priest known as Nekt.

Britain to be battered by TWO storms in 24 hours: Met Office issues warnings for Storm Austen and Storm Boelo with 80mph gales and heavy rain hitting from tonight

Britain will be battered by two named storms in just 24 hours as the country faces damaging winds and travel disruption from Storm Austen followed by Storm Boelo.

Scientists pinpoint the exact sky that inspired Van Gogh's The Starry Night

Vincent Van Gogh's The Starry Night is one of the most iconic works of art ever produced - and now experts have discovered what the painting really shows.

Warhammer 40K fans can snap up popular set for £24 instead of £40 in rare deal

Warhammer 40,000 fans have the opportunity to get their hands on a brand new Space Marines figure set while saving some serious cash in the process