Russia’s foreign ministry has sanctioned Alexander Browder, the 17-year-old son of critic Sir Bill Browder, along with five other British nationals for allegedly spreading misinformation. Browder’s research highlighted around $350 billion in illicit cryptocurrency linked to countries including Russia and North Korea.

Vickrum Digwa has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Henry Nowak at the University of Southampton. He received a minimum term of 21 years after lying to police about a racially motivated attack, asserting he was the victim following the incident on 3 December 2025.

Jeremy Corbyn addressed a crowd at SXSW in London, asserting that Jeffrey Epstein’s influence on British politics remains significant. Discussing the imminent release of files related to Peter Mandelson, Corbyn characterised this moment as a potential turning point, calling for a comprehensive public inquiry into the connections involved.

A newly identified fungus in the UK targets the invasive heath-star moss, which harms native flora. Discovered by Dr George Greiff, this species may restore ecological balance by creating ‘patches of death’ in the moss, potentially aiding the revival of local habitats.

Denis Horton sought medical advice for his wife Penny after she exhibited signs of early onset Alzheimer’s, including memory loss. Following extensive testing, she was diagnosed and is participating in a pioneering clinical trial at University College Hospital focusing on brain inflammation’s role in Alzheimer’s progression.

Campaigners are raising concerns that lenient sentencing for teenage boys convicted of sexual offences is normalising such behaviour. Recent cases, including three boys spared jail for raping two girls in Fordingbridge, have prompted widespread outrage and calls for a review of sentencing guidelines by officials, including Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.