South Korea: Crypto fugitive Do Kwon extradited to US over $40bn crash

A South Korean man accused of being responsible for a cryptocurrency crisis which cost investors $40bn (£31.8bn) has finally been extradited to the United States. Do Kwon was the boss…

Palestine: UN says Israeli attacks pushing Gaza healthcare towards total collapse

The UN Human Rights Office says Israeli attacks on and around hospitals have pushed Gaza’s healthcare system to “the brink of total collapse” and raised serious concerns about war crimes…

Scotland: Rails ‘unsafe’ and homes without power amid downpours

Rail services across Scotland have been disrupted due to line closures from heavy rain, dangerous water levels and a landslip. Trains between Inverness and Perth have been cancelled following the…

Canada: Star Wars actor Angus MacInnes dies aged 77

Star Wars and River City actor Angus MacInnes has died at the age of 77. The Canadian was best known for playing Y-wing fighter gold leader Jon “Dutch” Vander in…

Sussex: Yellow weather warning for wind issued

A yellow weather warning for strong winds has been issued across Sussex for New Year’s Day. The Met Office alert comes into effect at 07:00 GMT and lasts until 23:59…

Kent: Yellow weather warning for wind issued

A yellow weather warning for strong winds has been issued across Kent for New Year’s Day. The Met Office alert comes into effect at 07:00 GMT and lasts until 23:59…

UK: New Year’s Day warning for 75mph gusts across Wales

Wind gusts of up to 75mph (120km/h) could cause disruption across Wales on New Year’s Day, forecasters have warned. The Met Office has announced a yellow weather warning for “very…

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,042

Here are the key developments on the 1,042nd day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. 1 Jan 2025 Here is the situation on Wednesday, January 1:

Northern Ireland: Weather warning for strong winds ends

A yellow weather warning for strong winds which was in place across Northern Ireland on New Year’s Eve has ended. The Met Office alert came into effect at 06:00 GMT,…

USA: Brothers jailed for US home repairs scam targeting the elderly

Two County Fermanagh brothers who scammed elderly homeowners in the United States out of hundreds of thousands of dollars have been sentenced to 18 months in a US prison and…