Operation Mincemeat opens at Theatre Royal Bath, dramatizing the WWII British deception operation and touring regionally to bring history to life on stage.
The Harbour Festival has announced its first music acts, promising a blend of local and established performers along the waterfront and opening the season of celebrations.
The former Intel headquarters in South Marston, Swindon, has been acquired for a £130 million redevelopment that will transform the site into a new commercial and logistics hub.
Three U.S. B-52 bombers have arrived at RAF Fairford in the UK, joining other American aircraft as the United States expands air operations linked to the ongoing conflict with Iran.
Devizes, dubbed Wiltshire’s “pothole capital,” faces rising road damage and thousands of reported defects as officials call for long-term repairs and increased investment in sustainable road maintenance.
NASA and major aerospace contractors continue building rockets, spacecraft, and lunar systems for the Artemis program, aiming to return astronauts to the Moon and establish long-term exploration.
Two men have been charged in the U.S. after allegedly throwing improvised explosive devices near the home of New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
A woman in Thailand was strangled to death while resisting an attempted rape. Police later identified a suspect who allegedly pretended to be a witness during the investigation.
A Cork man who admitted possessing cannabis worth about €70,000 has had his sentencing adjourned while the court considers further details in the case.
Australian Border Force seized 150,000 units of melatonin during a crackdown on unregulated therapeutic products entering the country.
A Sydney TAFE campus was placed in lockdown after reports of a firearm, but police later confirmed the object was a water pistol.
Three people have died following a head-on crash on Kings Highway in New South Wales, with police investigating the cause of the fatal collision.
Eleven men are set to be charged in Singapore over alleged molestation incidents during New Year’s Day celebrations, with victims including two 15-year-old girls.
A man was killed and his sister seriously injured after a machete attack in Sungai Petani, Kedah. Police are investigating the circumstances behind the incident.
Police in Singapore arrested a man accused of slapping a four-year-old boy outside a pre-school in Woodlands. Investigations are ongoing.
Authorities ordered evacuations in parts of Bundaberg, Queensland, as major flooding and rising river levels threaten homes and roads.
Australia will deploy surveillance aircraft and personnel to support Gulf states after attacks attributed to Iran, emphasizing a defensive mission aimed at protecting civilians and regional stability.
ASEAN’s Secretary-General met Uruguay’s Ambassador in Jakarta, reflecting growing diplomatic engagement between Southeast Asia and Latin America.
Kim Yo Jong warns that joint U.S.–South Korea military drills could harm regional stability, reflecting long-standing tensions surrounding defense exercises on the Korean Peninsula.
Iran warns oil tankers to exercise caution in the Strait of Hormuz as rising regional tensions place the world’s most critical oil shipping route under scrutiny.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard warns that oil shipments could be halted if attacks on Tehran continue, raising fears of disruption in the vital Strait of Hormuz.
NATO missile defense systems intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile detected heading toward Turkey, officials confirmed.
After a “very good call” with Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump signaled plans to loosen certain oil sanctions as part of efforts to stabilize global energy markets while discussions on ending the Ukraine war continue.
Charity shop staff in New Zealand discovered a bag containing cannabis and cash among donated items and reported it to police.