Logan Paul accused of misleading fans over cryptocurrency investments

Logan Paul accused of misleading fans over cryptocurrency investments

Getty Images Logan Paul, the massively popular social media personality, is facing fresh questions over his cryptocurrency dealings amid ongoing concerns he may have profited from misleading fans. The BBC has seen new evidence suggesting he promoted investments without revealing he had a financial interest in them. The influence of Paul – whose YouTube channel…

Trump picks Linda McMahon and Mehmet Oz to serve in top roles

Trump picks Linda McMahon and Mehmet Oz to serve in top roles

Donald Trump has picked World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) co-founder and his transition co-chair, Linda McMahon, as his nominee for education secretary. A long-time Trump ally, McMahon led the Small Business Administration during Trump’s first presidency and donated millions of dollars to his presidential campaign. Announcing his pick on Truth Social, Trump said McMahon would “use…

Diddy is calling witnesses from prison, prosecutors say

Diddy is calling witnesses from prison, prosecutors say

Reuters Diddy is facing both civil and criminal lawsuits in the US Sean “Diddy” Combs has been breaking prison rules by contacting potential witnesses in his upcoming sex trafficking trial, prosecutors have alleged. The music mogul is accused of making “relentless efforts” to “corruptly influence witness testimony”, by using other inmates’ telephone accounts, and using…

Farmers march in inheritance tax protest in London

Farmers march in inheritance tax protest in London

Farmers on why they’re protesting about inheritance tax Thousands of people have protested in London over changes to inheritance tax for farmers announced in the Budget. Among those marching in Whitehall was TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson, who said “it’s the end” for farmers, as he called for the government to change its mind. The prime…

Warning retail job cuts ‘inevitable’ after NI tax rise in Budget

Warning retail job cuts ‘inevitable’ after NI tax rise in Budget

Getty Images High Street job losses are “inevitable”, prices will rise, and shops will close because of tax rises in the Budget and other rising costs, a group of the biggest retailers in the UK is warning. Tesco, Amazon, Greggs, Next and dozens of other chains are urging the Treasury to reconsider some of the…

Zoe Ball to leave BBC Radio 2 breakfast show with Scott Mills to replace

Zoe Ball to leave BBC Radio 2 breakfast show with Scott Mills to replace

Zoe Ball: ‘It’s time to step away from the early alarm call’ Zoe Ball has announced she is stepping down as presenter of Radio 2’s Breakfast Show in December. Ball said: “After six incredible years on the Radio 2 Breakfast Show, it’s time for me to step away from the very early mornings and focus…

Richard Curtis’ new Netflix animated film about Christmases that go wrong

Richard Curtis’ new Netflix animated film about Christmases that go wrong

Netflix Santa Claus is voiced by Succession star Brian Cox, in a slightly less-sweary role than usual As we hurtle towards Mariah Carey’s most lucrative holiday, families all over the UK will be pressing play on Christmas films such as Love Actually to get themselves into the festive spirit. The 2003 movie was one of…

Chocolate makers stoke boom for Indian cocoa beans

Chocolate makers stoke boom for Indian cocoa beans

George Matthew George Matthew moved into cocoa production to keep his farm going If it hadn’t been for the squirrels, George Matthew’s attempt to become a cocoa bean producer might have failed. His farming career began in the 1970s when he inherited a rubber plantation in the the southern Indian state of Kerala , which…