Oliver Grant
UK military faces massive cuts while Storm Shadow missiles hit Russian soil
British-made Storm Shadow missiles struck Russian territory for first time as Defence Secretary announces £500M in military cuts. The cuts affect major equipment programs across navy‚ army and air force
Teen dies in Laos: What happened at popular backpacker spot?
Four tourists lost their lives in Laos after suspected drink-spiking incident. Multiple travelers from different countries got sick after visiting bars in Vang Vieng tourist area
UK housing minister faces reality: Million-home promise harder than expected
Labourʼs housing target of 1. 5 million new homes hits unexpected roadblocks. Planning minister **Matthew Pennycook** admits challenges while defending governments commitment to solve housing issues
Ex-police ambassador reveals untold story behind sudden departure over BLM dispute
A former hate-crime ambassador tells how she lost her position after questioning BLM statements at police conference. Her story connects to recent investigation of well-known journalist
UK military faces tough choices as defense cuts hit drone program
British defense ministry plans to cut £500M from budget by removing key military equipment including main drone system. Decision comes while global security needs rapid military tech updates
Myanmar leads world in deadly landmine toll as conflict gets worse
Latest report shows Myanmar topped global landmine casualties last year with over 1000 victims. Both military forces and opposition groups keep using these weapons as civil war continues
Tesco pulls popular Greek dip from shelves due to health risk
Tesco needs customers to return its store-brand tzatziki dip after finding dangerous bacteria during quality checks. The recall affects products with late-november use-by dates
MP raises concerns over police questioning of well-known journalist at home
Police officers showed up at Telegraph writers house to discuss social-media post but refused to give details. Labour MP brought this up during PMQs raising questions about police priorities
New Swedish study shows unexpected link between exercise and brain health
Scientists tracked over 60‚000 people to find connection between fitness and brain disease risk. Research shows that regular exercise could be a game-changer for people with genetic risks
92-year-old faces court for unsolved Bristol murder from 1960s
A cold-case from Bristol dating back to 1967 takes unexpected turn as elderly man faces murder charges. Police made breakthrough arrest for death of 75-year-old woman found in her home
London's Elizabeth Line gets new operator as Chinese firm loses contract
Transport for London picks Tokyo Metro joint venture to run Elizabeth Line instead of Chinese state-owned MTR. The change comes as Western countries re-think their business ties with China
British Army tests new super-gun system just miles from Russian territory
British military conducted first-ever test of its new long-range artillery near Russian border. The exercise brings together troops from 28 countries in Finlandʼs largest training ground
From nightclub doors to celebrity protection: One man's security journey
A former bouncer shares his path from nightclub security to protecting A-list celebrities and running his own company. His story shows how the UK security industry changed over two decades
Baltic Sea mystery: Underwater cables cut raises questions about sea security
Two important under-sea communication lines in Baltic Sea stopped working within days. German and Swedish officials started looking into possible non-accidental damage to cables between several countries
British mining boss detained in Mali as company agrees to huge payment deal
A London-listed mining firm must pay $160m to Maliʼs government after its British executives were held in the capital. The companyʼs stock dropped while negotiations about their release continue
UK leader breaks silence on next week's crucial assisted dying vote
Next week UK parliament faces historic vote on assisted dying law-change. Cabinet members take opposing sides while **Sir Keir Starmer** confirms his participation in upcoming free-vote
UK landlords stuck in 6-month queue due to system overload
Property owners face half-year delays when trying to remove problem tenants from their houses. Court system struggles with lack of staff while planned law changes might make situation even more complex
Property expert warns: New mega-rental buildings might change British cities forever
Build-to-rent developments are reshaping UKʼs urban landscape with super-dense housing projects. These modern rental-only communities raise questions about future housing market balance and long-term social impact
Private school parents risk retirement savings to handle new education costs
Many UK parents choose risky pension-fund solutions to keep kids in private schools due to upcoming fee changes. Financial experts warn about long-term effects of early retirement-fund withdrawals
Former president plans major military leadership shake-up if elected again
A shake-up of military leadership is being planned by the previous presidents team focusing on the Afghanistan exit about 3 years ago. The initiative includes possible legal actions against top-brass officials
Secret energy deal might change how Europe gets its gas next month
A complex gas-swap arrangement between Russia and Azerbaijan could reshape Europes energy landscape. The deal would let European nations buy Russian gas through a middle-man while avoiding direct business with Moscow
Inside Truth Social: How Trump built his own internet kingdom worth billions
After getting kicked-off Twitter about 4 years ago Trump made his own social-media platform. Now with recent election success Truth Social became a multi-billion business despite having few users
City of London's future: Top politician makes promises but delivers confusion
UK Chancellor wants more risk-taking in finance sector but offers weak solutions. Her Mansion House speech shows gap between big talk and real actions in fixing over-regulated British banking system
Fashion giant Boohoo brings back controversial supplier after major scandal
UK fashion retailer Boohoo re-establishes business with previously-cut manufacturer through its Morocco facility. This move comes during a heated leadership dispute with its largest shareholder
Oil boss who drank fracking fluid gets Trump's nod for top energy post
Trump picks Liberty Energy CEO **Chris Wright** as energy secretary nominee - a tech-savvy oil executive known for unique demonstrations. His stance against net-zero goals and climate-change views draw attention
UK police waste time on tweets while real crimes need attention
Police officers show-up at writers homes to investigate social-media posts as hate-crimes. Former top officials speak-up against this practice saying cops should focus on real street crime
Former top coroner raises red flags about new assisted dying proposal
A fresh report questions safety measures in upcoming assisted-dying legislation ahead of late-november vote. Ex-chief coroner joins other legal experts highlighting risks of potential law expansion
Azerbaijan's oil boss hosts world's biggest climate talk, and its getting weird
67000 people flew to oil-rich Azerbaijan for another climate meeting while most world leaders stayed home. Nations talk about cutting emissions‚ yet private jets at the event doubled from last year
Trump's NATO demands push Europe into urgent military spending boost
European nations rush to increase defense budgets as Trump threatens to withdraw US support from NATO. UK faces tough decisions about military spending while dealing with tight budget constraints
Energy secretary's sudden u-turn on boiler penalties leaves industry puzzled
British government makes unexpected changes to its home heating policies as consumer costs become main focus. Energy secretary drops penalties on boiler makers while trying to keep green goals on track