Labour's 2025 car tax reforms could spare older drivers on disability benefits or with historic vehicles from hefty tax hikes. While new petrol and diesel car buyers will pay more, especially for high-emission models, exemptions could leave some saving big instead of facing bills topping £5,000.

Seventeen-year-old Gout Gout is shaking up athletics with record-breaking sprints that have people comparing him to Usain Bolt. After smashing the 200m junior record, the Australian sensation admits the Bolt talk feels overwhelming but remains focused on his own legacy and Olympic dreams.

Chris Sutton predicts Aston Villa will beat Preston 2-0 in the FA Cup quarterfinal, noting Villa's attacking power and Preston's defensive style. The former striker advises that Unai Emery's lineup decisions will be key, and expects Villa to eventually break through a tough defense, possibly with late goals.

A pair of retired police officers in Manjimup, Western Australia, are making headlines after trading in their badges for a new life as snail producers. Their transition into the escargot business highlights the challenges and rewards of niche farming and the unique steps they've taken to put Manjimup on the gourmet map.

Pam Bondi, a longtime Trump supporter and former Florida attorney general, is now the U.S. Attorney General after a close Senate vote. Her past work focused on opioid abuse, but her confirmation has sparked fears over DOJ independence, especially concerning her ties to Trump and controversies like the Epstein case.

Pensioners born before 1959 can boost their state pension by £328 a year by paying £824 for each missing National Insurance year before an April 2025 deadline. The DWP urges prompt action, as waiting could mean missing out on thousands over retirement. Financial expert Martin Lewis calls the offer one of the best returns available right now.

Internet communities are radicalizing young men into misogyny, using influencers and conspiracy theories to fuel hate and violence against women. These groups prey on insecurity and isolation, with costly courses and toxic rhetoric. Experts warn that early intervention is crucial to stop the cycle.

University students in the UK are pushing for clear free speech guidelines, saying vague rules cause self-censorship and stifle debate. Confusion over bias-response protocols and restricted speech zones has fuelled worries about fair discussion. Advocates want explicit, balanced policies to protect both open discourse and marginalized groups.

Conor McGregor has been found liable by a Dublin civil court for raping Nikita Hand in 2018, resulting in an order to pay €248,603 in damages. The verdict was reached on the balance of probabilities, sparking McGregor's appeal plans. Hand spoke out about her injuries and the need to address abuse.

Virginia Giuffre, who accused Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein, left a Perth hospital after a car crash involving a school bus. While she claimed life-threatening injuries, police and local parents described the incident as minor. Controversy deepened as she also accused her husband of abuse and faces a court hearing.

Gatwick Airport’s South Terminal shut down for four hours after a suspicious bag triggered a bomb scare on 22 November 2024. Passengers faced massive delays, overcrowding, and travel chaos, with flights disrupted and some diverted. Police detained two people but found no threat.

A jogger shoved a 33-year-old woman into traffic on London's Putney Bridge, nearly causing a tragedy as a bus swerved to avoid her. The shocking May 2017 incident was captured on CCTV. Police released footage, urging the public to help identify the man.