James Hetherington

A pair of North London cafes both themed on Commonwealth countries are attracting significant public backlash for "insensitively evoking memories of the Empire".

SoFi confirms move of high-profile operator who has "deep understanding of technology, consumer and finance businesses". Noto joins the company in March.

Eight men in Switzerland have been caught by rising water tides in Hölloch cave. They face at least 48 more hours in the cave before they can escape.

The founder of an Internet file-sharing service faces charges of copyright infringement and fraud in the US. Meanwhile, he's in New Zealand suing the government for $6.8bn.

Leader of the Russian republic of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, is fuming after his Facebook and Instagram accounts were deactivated. He was sanctioned by the US for torturing gay men.

Update to Android Oreo allows users to view expected speeds of free public WiFi networks before filling out lengthy online forms.

Trump administration moving forward with plans to heavily tax solar panels imported to the United States.

Two fast-food chicken outlets in Perth, Western Australia, were fined more than £22,000 following an extremely poor hygiene test.

North Korea will send about 400 people south of the border to compete in the Winter Olympics. Speaking to reporters and foreigners is strictly forbidden.

Facebook has hired Peter Hutton, the former chief executive of Eurosport, in a move it hopes will draw major live sports to the platform.

A German Shepherd that was left tied to pole for days in freezing temperatures has been put down by police.

A private school in Wallasey has torn down the wall between the girls' bathroom and the hallway in an effort to stop bullying and smoking.

After almost a year of delays, Amazon's checkout-less shop the Go store is finally set to be open to the general public.

Trump slams Democrats over the US government shutdown as activists and Democrats demand protections for 'dreamers'.

The PlayStation shoes will have Dualshock vibrations like the controller and be able to illuminate the tongue with LED lights.

A 54-year-old man has been arrested after an 8-year-old girl died of stab wounds in hospital. The man is expected to be questioned shortly.

Donald Trump's anger could prove costly for the UK, as Boris Johnson says the UK should be welcoming the president with open arms.

Former Memphis Grizzlies basketball player Lorenzen Wright was shot dead in 2010. His wife Sherra Wright has been charged with his murder.

Afghan troops dropped onto a hotel roof rescue hostages from a terror attack, while other guests used bed sheets to scale down walls from windows.

A US man from Illinois will spend at least the next 25 years in jail after attempting to rape a 90-year-old women suffering from dementia.

A once famous German rapper has died following an air strike in Syria. "Deso Dogg" joined the Islamic State in 2014.

Almost 5,000 Airbnb hosts in San Francisco have had their properties removed from the website after failing to comply with new registration laws.

iPhone X users bemoaning the notch at the top of the screen could be tempted by an eventual move to Samsung, if this patent is anything to go by.

Lifeguards turn to drones to save swimmers caught in dangerous tides off Australia. First successful drone mission happened on a training day.

A Manchester mother of three will not serve jail time despite admitting to beating her wife after a Christmas Eve party.

Hundreds of Guinean women desperate to have children claim they were tricked out of their wages by faith healer N'na Fanta Camara.

A lesbian couple who had been married for three years have been kidnapped, raped and murdered by a group of eight people.

Truck drivers who are falling asleep at the wheel should be fitted with devices to ensure their focus remains on the road.

A disabled Australian girl has been brutally tortured by three teenage girls who lured her into a park.