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James Watson, the scientist who helped unlock the secret of life, has died at the age of 97. Watson shared the 1962 Nobel Prize with Francis Crick and Maurice Wilkins for discovering the double-helix structure of DNA — a breakthrough that transformed medicine, forensics and genetics. Their 1953 discovery paved the way for modern genetic research and testing. Despite his scientific legacy, Watson’s later years were marred by controversy after […]

Police have arrested six people ahead of the Europa League clash between Aston Villa and Maccabi Tel Aviv in Birmingham. The build-up to the game has been dominated by security fears and political tension, with a ban placed on away supporters following large pro-Palestinian demonstrations. Birmingham’s Safety Advisory Group said last month visiting fans would not be allowed to attend due to public safety risks. The government later said it […]

Police are investigating the death of convicted child killer Kyle Bevan at HMP Wakefield, as the search continues for two inmates missing from Wandsworth Prison in London. West Yorkshire Police say Bevan, who was serving life for murdering his partner’s two-year-old daughter Lola James in Haverfordwest, died on Tuesday. The Prison Service confirmed his death, saying it will be investigated by the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman. Fire crews have rescued […]

Emergency services are responding to a cargo plane crash near Louisville International Airport in Kentucky. Louisville Metro Police say officers and multiple agencies are at the scene near Fern Valley and Grade Lane. Roads are closed between Stooges and Crittenden, and injuries have been reported. UPS confirmed the incident involved one of its aircraft, with three people on board. Emergency crews continue to assess the situation. A BBC investigation has […]

A man is in a critical condition after being rescued from the rubble of a collapsed medieval tower in central Rome. Emergency crews pulled him free from the 13th-century Torre dei Conti near the Colosseum on Monday, as crowds looked on. The tower, undergoing renovation work, collapsed twice, seriously injuring another worker. Rescuers had to navigate the risk of further falls while working into the night to free those trapped. […]

Police say a 32-year-old man from Peterborough is now being treated as the only suspect in an attempted murder investigation. Officers had initially arrested two men — a 32-year-old black British national and a 35-year-old man of Caribbean descent — but the latter has been released without charge. A police spokesperson said it had been reported in good faith that he was involved, but enquiries confirmed otherwise. The 32-year-old remains […]

Two people have been arrested after several passengers were stabbed on a train to Cambridgeshire. British Transport Police say the incident happened on an LNER service to Huntingdon, with armed officers responding just before twenty to eight last night. More than thirty officers attended after multiple 999 calls were made. Two men were taken into custody at the scene, and police say enquiries are ongoing. No details have yet been […]

A convicted murderer who stabbed his pregnant girlfriend 23 times in Walthamstow has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 42 years. Forty-seven-year-old Shaine March attacked 32-year-old Alana Odysseos at her home last July, when she was in the early stages of pregnancy. Appearing by video link from Belmarsh Prison, March showed no emotion as her family told the court how his actions had destroyed their lives. A […]

The King has begun the formal process to strip Prince Andrew of his titles and honours. Buckingham Palace says he’ll now be known simply as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. A statement confirmed his lease on Royal Lodge has been terminated, meaning he’ll have to move to alternative private accommodation. The Palace described the move as “necessary”, despite the Duke continuing to deny the allegations against him. Three men have been charged with […]