Politics
Lord Mandelson Faces Pressure to Return Ambassador Payoff After Epstein Revelations
Lord Peter Mandelson could be forced to repay a five-figure taxpayer-funded settlement after his sacking as US ambassador, following new disclosures in the Epstein files.
Culture
17 Fiery Soups to Spice Up Your Life: From Curry Laksa to Roast Pumpkin
Discover 17 vibrant soup recipes with a spicy kick, including chicken curry laksa and roast pumpkin, perfect for adding warmth and flavour to your meals.
Sports
Former MLB Outfielder Terrance Gore Dies Aged 34
Terrance Gore, a former Major League Baseball outfielder known for his speed and base-stealing prowess, has passed away at the age of 34, as confirmed by sources close to his family.
Business
Xbox's Third-Party Ambitions Questioned as Key Franchises Struggle
A reader argues Xbox lacks compelling games to succeed as a multiformat publisher, citing recent flops and doubts over upcoming Halo, Gears of War, and Fable releases.
Environment
Transport
NSW Police Crackdown: Illegal E-Bikes Seized and Destroyed
New South Wales police intensify efforts to seize and destroy illegal electric bikes as part of a government-led safety crackdown across the state.
NSW to Crush E-Bikes in Crackdown on Illegal Modifications
New South Wales announces a new policy to seize and crush illegally modified e-bikes, as Tropical Cyclone Mitchell strengthens off Western Australia.
Judge Reverses Trump's Freeze on $16bn Tunnel Funds
A federal judge has overturned a Trump administration freeze on $16bn for the Gateway Project, a vital rail tunnel linking New York and New Jersey, amid reports of renaming demands.
Rail Sabotage Hits Italy During Winter Olympics
Suspected arsonists have damaged railway cables in Italy, causing severe delays on the first day of the Winter Olympics, with police investigating the incident as deliberate sabotage.
London's Least-Used Tube Station Now a Private Home
Discover how Blake Hall, once London's least-used Underground station with just six daily passengers, was converted into a private residence after closure in 1981.