Australia: Former politician became foreign agent, nation’s spy boss says
They targeted an array of people – students, academics, politicians, businesspeople, law enforcement, public servants – offering to pay thousands of dollars for reports on topics including trade, politics, foreign policy, and defence, Mr Burgess said. Information on the Aukus defence pact – which Australia signed with the UK and US – was of particular […]
Winklevoss firm to return $1.1bn to customers
Gemini was co-founded by twins Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss – known for their legal dispute with Facebook. Source: BBC News
The Papers: Cut to non-dom status considered and Harry court setback
The papers continue their build-up to the Spring Budget and also cover Prince Harry’s failed security funding bid. Source: BBC News
Protests descending into mob rule, PM warns police
Officers must use their powers against people who undermine democracy by targeting MPs,, Rishi Sunak says. Source: BBC News
Curb Your Enthusiasm star Richard Lewis dies aged 76
He died peacefully in his home after suffering a heart attack, his publicist told US media. Source: BBC News
How I confronted Emma Caldwell’s killer
“It’s about time, I thought, to give my own side to what’s happened.” That is what Iain Packer told BBC investigative reporter Sam Poling during their first interview in November 2018. He had approached Ms Poling after she had filmed a documentary about Police Scotland. Packer had been described in the press as a “forgotten […]
West Bromwich Albion: Shilen Patel completes takeover of Championship club
Shilen Patel has completed the takeover of Championship club West Brom from Chinese businessman Guochuan Lai. The American, who is now the majority shareholder, has also become the Baggies’ new chairman. Bilkul Football WBA – a company owned by Florida-based entrepreneur Patel and his father Kiran Patel – has acquired an 87.8% shareholding. “I am […]
PM and Starmer row over ex-leaders at angry PMQs
The records of the former Tory leader Liz Truss and Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn dominated heated exchanges in the Commons. Source: BBC News
Explosion at house leaves woman seriously injured
A primary school and homes have been evacuated following a blast at a home in Bury, Greater Manchester. Source: BBC News
Troubles immunity clause 'breaches' human rights
The law involves a conditional amnesty for suspects and bans future inquests and civil actions. Source: BBC News