Bank of America to pay out $72.5m over Epstein lawsuit
Bank of America has reached a $72.5m (£54.6m) settlement in a lawsuit brought on behalf of victims of Jeffrey Epstein, who had accused the bank of facilitating his sex trafficking operation. The proposed class-action lawsuit was filed in October by a Florida woman who says she was abused by Epstein
Curran unsure of return date after IPL withdrawal
England and Surrey all-rounder Sam Curran says there is no timeframe on his return from a groin injury that has ruled him out of the Indian Premier League. Curran was set to play for Rajasthan Royals in this year’s IPL but pulled out earlier this month, with the nature of
No Kings protesters across the US rally against Donald Trump
Large protests against the Trump administration have taken place in cities across the US, marking the third iteration of No Kings rallies that have previously drawn crowds into the millions. Organisers say they are protesting against policies imposed by US President Donald Trump, including the war in Iran, federal immigration
Potential Houthi threat to Red Sea shipping could further damage global economy
The Houthis held their fire for the first four weeks of the war, despite their affiliation with and backing from Iran. Now, the movement that still holds the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, and the north and other areas of the country, has made its first move, firing missiles towards Israel. The
Man arrested after car hits seven people in Derby
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a car struck seven people in Derby city centre. Derbyshire Police said a black Suzuki Swift was driven into pedestrians in Friar Gate at about 21:30 GMT on Saturday. Seven people were seriously hurt but their injuries are not
Iran protest remembers victims of deadly school attack
The Iran men’s national team wore black armbands and held schoolbags as their national anthem played before a match with Nigeria as a protest against the deadly strike on a primary school on the first day of the Iran war. The attack on Shajareh Tayyebeh school last month killed at least
Panic buying prompts PM to reassure Australians over fuel supply
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has sought to reassure Australians that the country’s fuel supply remains “secure” as prices soar and following reports of panic buying and petrol stations running dry since the start of the Iran war. “The longer this war goes on, the greater the impact will be. But
Walking St Patrick’s Way: The 82-mile trail behind the world’s biggest Irish celebration
Each year on 17 March, St Patrick’s Day is celebrated across the world, from dyeing the Chicago River green to parades through New York, Sydney, Paris and Munich. But in Northern Ireland, there is a quieter way to mark the occasion: on foot. Saint Patrick’s Way is an 82-mile walking trail
Why every culture has a healing broth
What do you eat when you need comfort? The answer varies depending on where you’re from, but it’s likely some form of broth, served steaming in a bowl. In the US, it may be chicken noodle soup, while Italians might crave nonna’s homemade pastina in brodo, tiny pasta in a simple
AI to be used in bid to cut hospital waiting times
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools will be deployed at Barnsley Hospital in a bid to cut waiting lists, missed appointments and the admin burden on staff as part of a pilot scheme. The move follows Barnsley being named by the government in February as the UK’s first “Tech Town”, seeking to