An aspiring author said seeing her novel become a bestseller after she went viral on social media was “a bit overwhelming” but “very exciting”. Vicky Ball, a former Suffolk school…
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UK: Man convicted for repeatedly lying about inventing Bitcoin
A computer scientist has been found to have committed contempt of court for falsely and persistently claiming to be the mysterious inventor of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto. In March, the High Court…
UK: Football chairman fined for gun photo in programme
The chairman of a non-league football club has been fined by the FA after a photo of him holding a large gun was printed in the club’s matchday programme. Peter…
Italy: deputy PM Salvini faces verdict in migrant rescue boat kidnap trial
A verdict is expected on Friday in the trial of Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini, who is accused of kidnap and dereliction of duty over his refusal to let…
UK: Tate brothers human trafficking case sent back by Romanian court
A human trafficking case brought against controversial influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate cannot proceed to trial in its current form, a court in Romania has ruled.On Thursday, the Court of…
France’s ex-President Sarkozy loses corruption case appeal
France’s highest court has upheld a corruption conviction against former President Nicolas Sarkozy, brushing aside his appeal. Wednesday’s ruling by the Cour de Cassation means that Sarkozy – who was…
UK: Authorities consider sending troops to train Ukrainians
The Ministry of Defence is considering the possibility of sending British troops to Ukraine to help train that country’s armed forces. Defence Secretary John Healey has been in the capital…
UK: PM Keir Starmer calls for ‘clarity’ after Sara Sharif murder
The prime minister has called for “clarity” on children’s social care reform after the “harrowing” murder of 10-year-old Sara Sharif. Sara, whose battered body was discovered at her family home…
Russia: Authorities detain Uzbek man over general’s killing in Moscow
Russia’s security service says a 29-year-old man from Uzbekistan has been detained over the killing of senior general Igor Kirillov and his assistant in Moscow. Lt Gen Igor Kirillov, head…
Georgia: Married couple among 11 Indians killed in gas poisoning
A man who should have been celebrating his birthday and a married couple were among 11 Indians to die in a Georgian ski resort at the weekend. Sameer Kumar, who only arrived…