Vince Zampella, Call Of Duty Co-Creator, Dies in Crash
Vince Zampella, co-founder of Infinity Ward and Respawn Entertainment, has died in a car accident in Los Angeles. The industry pays tribute to the visionary behind Call of Duty and Battlefield.
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Call of Duty Co-Creator Vince Zampella Dies Aged 55
Vince Zampella, visionary behind Call of Duty and Respawn Entertainment, has died at 55 in a California car crash. Read about his profound legacy.
Call of Duty Co-Creator Vince Zampella Dies at 55
Vince Zampella, co-creator of Call of Duty and head of Respawn Entertainment, has died in a California car crash aged 55. Read about his monumental impact on gaming.
Call of Duty creator Vince Zampella dies in car crash
Video game mogul Vince Zampella, creator of Call of Duty, has died in a Ferrari crash on a Los Angeles mountain road. The 55-year-old was a pivotal figure in gaming.
AI voice clones used in new UK family emergency scam
Criminals are using free AI tools to clone voices from just 3 seconds of audio. Learn how to spot the 'family emergency' scam and protect your loved ones from this sophisticated fraud.
East London man jailed for life after killing brother
Peter John, 59, has been sentenced to life with a minimum of 15 years for murdering his brother Miller John in a brutal attack in their Hackney home. Read the full story.
MI6 romance scam conman told to pay victim £125,000
Notorious fraudster Mark Acklom, who posed as a banker and MI6 agent, has been ordered to pay his victim £125,000 after a five-year court battle. Read the full story.
MI6 impersonator told to pay victim £125k
Notorious fraudster Mark Acklom, who posed as a banker and spy, must pay £125k compensation after a five-year court battle. Read the full story of the devastating romance scam.
Black Ops 7's First Crossover is with Fallout TV Show
Activision confirms Fallout TV show character skins for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's first season. Read the details on this Microsoft-driven crossover and fan reaction.
Romance fraudster jailed for 17 years after £1m scam
A man branded Britain's worst romance fraudster has been jailed for 17 years for scamming five divorced mothers out of nearly £1 million. Read the shocking details of his gambling-fuelled crimes.
Video Game Industry In Crisis As Console Sales Plunge
GameCentral readers express deep concern over plummeting console sales, the struggles of Call Of Duty, and the future of major publishers. Is the gaming bubble bursting?
US Console Sales Hit 30-Year Low in November
US video game console sales plummet to a 30-year November low. Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 tops charts but faces a steep decline, while Battlefield 6 leads 2025 sales. Full analysis inside.
Met Police 999 call answering times slip below target
Met Police answer just 77.5% of 999 calls in 10 seconds, missing a 90% target. Officials urge public to call only for real emergencies after reports of spiders and lost dogs.
Conman jailed for 17 years in UK's longest romance fraud sentence
A fraudster who targeted single mothers on dating apps, stealing nearly £1 million, has been jailed for 17 years. Read the shocking details of the UK's longest romance fraud sentence.
Call the Midwife Hong Kong Christmas Special & Series 15 Details
The BBC's Call the Midwife returns with a two-part Christmas special set in Hong Kong and Poplar, leading into Series 15 in January 2026. Get all the exclusive cast insights.
Met Police staff strike on NYE over pay dispute
Metropolitan Police staff, including call handlers, will strike for 25 hours on New Year's Eve, threatening emergency response delays. Unite union blames pay freeze and inferior conditions.
Massive Russian air attack hits Ukraine amid peace talks
Russia unleashed a major missile and drone assault on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. Zelenskyy held a substantive call with US officials, stating real peace progress depends on Moscow's commitment.
911 call leads to arrest of CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione
The 911 call from a McDonald's manager that led to the arrest of Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has been made public. Listen to the audio.
YouTube Scam Adverts Exposed: Experts Warn of Rise
YouTube users are being targeted by a wave of scam adverts, including fake government grants and explicit content. Experts warn the problem is set to worsen. Here's what you need to know and how to report them.
911 Audio Released in CEO Murder Case After Press Push
A judge has released the 911 call that led to Luigi Mangione's arrest for a New York CEO's murder. Hear the pivotal moment that sparked the police intervention.
Audio of 911 call in Brian Thompson murder released
A crucial 911 call recording that led to an arrest in the murder of UnitedHealthcare executive Brian Thompson has been made public. Listen to the details.
Black Ops 7 is PS5's top seller but analysts warn it's underperforming
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 leads November's PS5 sales charts in the US and Europe, yet industry analysts report it is underperforming compared to previous titles. Discover the full story behind the sales figures and fan discontent.
Thailand seizes $318m in assets in cyber-scam crackdown
Thai authorities seize assets worth over $300m and issue 42 arrest warrants targeting a Chinese-Cambodian tycoon and associates linked to transnational online fraud networks. Read the full investigation.
Mum phoned 999 as daughter was stabbed to death
A 17-year-old girl died from multiple stab wounds in a Gwent home attack. Her mother called 999 during the assault. An 18-year-old man has been charged with murder.
From puppy scam victim to fraud-fighting app founder
After losing £500 to a fake golden retriever breeder, Kate Margolis co-created Petproov. The app verifies sellers to combat rising UK puppy fraud, which has cost victims over £1 million.
Inside the 'Scam State': A $70bn Industry's Grip on SE Asia
Exclusive investigation reveals how industrial-scale cyber scamming, generating billions, has corrupted states across Southeast Asia, creating a new era of illicit 'scam states'. Read the full report.
Trump's reported ultimatum to Venezuelan leader Maduro
Donald Trump reportedly demanded Nicolás Maduro relinquish power and leave Venezuela immediately in a tense phone call. Explore the escalating US pressure campaign and Maduro's defiant response.
Scam Centres Double on Thai-Myanmar Border, UN Reports
New satellite imagery shows scam compounds in Myanmar have more than doubled since the 2021 coup. The UN warns Southeast Asia is 'ground zero' for a global fraud industry fuelled by human trafficking.
Australian sailor feared dead in Mozambique Channel incident
Deirdre 'Cookie' Sibly, 67, is suspected deceased after a distress call from a yacht in the Mozambique Channel. The vessel was found adrift with two bodies on board. Read the latest on this tragic sailing incident.
Reeves denies lying about budget as Badenoch seeks resignation
Chancellor Rachel Reeves insists she was honest about budget forecasts amid Conservative calls for her resignation over tax rise justifications. Full analysis.
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