Annotated designs drawn by inventor Thomas Edison to improve his first ever electric lightbulb have emerged for sale for £90,000. The scientist, who is often credited with perfecting the carbon filament lamp, worked on the sketches while on honeymoon with his second wife Mina Miller in Florida in 1886. He was determined to refine the … Read more
An international con artist and his partner have been ordered to hand over more than £1 million after defrauding wealthy victims to fund their extravagant lifestyle. Ayodele Oluseye Odewale, 42, and Sara Bharat Yadav, 40, trawled through public records to find information about their victims so they could apply for credit cards in their names. … Read more
President Donald Trump said he will announce next week action he’s taking against cities run by ‘liberal, left-wing Democrats’ that are out of control with protesters and demonstrations. He did not offer any specifics when he made the announcement in the Oval Office on Wednesday but promised a ‘very exciting news conference, because we’ll be … Read more
A mother and father who kept their five-year-old son in a cat cage before scalding him to death have been jailed for 27 years. Ridzuan Mega Abdul Rahman, 28, and wife Azlin Arujunah, also 28, repeatedly scolded their son in boiling water at the family home in Singapore three years ago. Father Ridzuan Mega Abdul Rahman was … Read more
Amazon has removed so-called ‘balcony barbecues’ from its website after they were linked to hundreds of devastating fires. The retail giant stopped the sale of the barbecues – which are specifically designed to be used on balconies – over concerns they are a safety hazard. London Fire Brigade (LFB) said a string of blazes at … Read more
This is the historic moment police moved in to shut down businesses along Magaluf’s notorious party strip after boozed-up British yobs were filmed jumping on cars. Bar owners are expecting to be given until midnight to close their doors until at least September 15 after a shock decision by regional governors ordered their closure. Two … Read more
Friends said Fahim Saleh (left and right) was a self-made millionaire who had a passion for gadgets and video games. He also enjoyed bringing tech companies into underdeveloped nations including Nigeria and Indonesia. Pictured (right), his motorcycle company in Nigeria A hitman in a ‘ninja outfit’ killed and dismembered the Manhattan tech millionaire Fahim Saleh … Read more
No one CAN mess with me! Dramatic moment brave shopkeeper fights off knife-wielding robber – with a tin of tomatoes Abdullah Saleh, 50, fought off a robber in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, on Monday The robber threatened him with a knife to his neck before he pushed him out The shop has been robbed ‘three or … Read more
One in four people in England have eaten out since lockdown was eased on July 4, survey says Some 24% of those asked by Lloyds Bank said they ate at a restaurant, cafe or bar People in London were most likely to have eaten out, with 31% having done so The Government hopes even more … Read more
Rishi Sunak delivered another strong hint that tax rises are looming today as he insisted the public finances will need to be put back on a ‘strong and sustainable’ footing. After the OBR warned about spiralling national debt from the coronavirus crisis, the Chancellor said he would need to take action to balance the books … Read more
Danish ice cream maker drops ‘Eskimo’ lolly name after Greenland politician said ‘pejorative’ term was offensive to Arctic people Hansens Is said on Wednesday it decided to choose a more suitable name The term Eskimo is used to refer to indigenous people from all over the Arctic It has been criticised as a ‘pejorative’ and offensive … Read more
Three British Airways cabin crew were killed in a New Year’s eve crash when the driver, who was double the drink-drive limit, failed to stop at a crossroads, an inquest heard. A coroner was told how the three friends were celebrating the arrival of the New Year when the collision took place on Bedfont Road, … Read more
You’ve been shamed: Moment intruder in welder’s mask breaks into woman’s home… only for her to get notification on phone and send police to catch him Businesswoman Kanjanat Kitjapool, 44, watched the thief break in on her phone She called the police, her neighbour and brother who lives near to the house They wrestled would-be … Read more