A new agreement will see nations and social media giants work more closely together to tackle criminal gangs using online platforms to advertise.

Sydney beachfront properties have been flooded and coastal infrastructure was damaged after a large swell combined with a king tide to batter the Australian shore, officials said.

Network Rail, which commissioned the poll of 2,000 UK adults, warned that coming into contact with it can have ‘catastrophic, ...

The insurance comparison site found that one in three councils in England has raised the tax by more than 5%. Struggling authorities like Bradford (9.29%) and Windsor and Maidenhead (8.31%) are among ...

The Leicestershire firm said homeowner sales ‘remain subdued’ amid caution over spending heavily on major DIY projects.

Supermarket sandwich maker Greencore has agreed a possible £1.2 billion takeover deal for rival Bakkavor in a move set to create a food-to-go giant. The pair have reached an agreement in principle on ...

Oscar-winning American actor Gene Hackman was found dead in his home in New Mexico, together with this wife Betsy Arakawa. The 95-year-old’s career spanned decades, and he won the best actor in 1972 ...

The disappearance of a Dorchester couple who failed to return home after spending time with family in Essex is “out of character,” police say. Dorset Police said John and Joan, both aged 76, were last ...

In a statement to the New York Times, his daughter Mercedes confirmed the 65-year-old actor had died from pneumonia.

The Independent’s front page on 2 April 2025 warns of a looming trade war as Trump imposes new tariffs, threatening 25,000 UK car industry jobs and a £1.1 trillion global impact. A volcanic eruption ...

Democratic senator Cory Booker broke the record for the longest speech on the US Senate floor with a marathon critique of president Donald Trump. The New Jersey official took to the floor on Monday ...