He was the son of two prominent Norwegian diplomats and one of the few people named in Jeffrey Epstein's will.But until now, the true extent of Edward Rød-Larsen's relationship with the disgraced pedophile has remained largely hidden. Emails released by the Department of Justice reveal the 25-year-old – who killed himself this week amid a police investigation into his family's ties to Epstein – received numerous favors from the convicted sex offender, who became like a doting 'uncle' to him, the Daily Mail can…

Wu Yize and Mark Allen played out the longest frame ever recorded at the World Snooker Championship after a bizarre stalemate left them unable to pot a red ball in scenes described as an 'embarrassment' at the Crucible.The referee was the centre of attention in Sheffield, as he faced calls for a re-rack in the 14th frame of the game with Allen boasting a lengthy lead. The players found themselves in a situation where eight red balls were impossible to pot because of the position of the black, causing continuous safety…

Labour MPs are now pushing the Government to go even further to protect renters – just as sweeping new rights are bestowed upon tenants.Labour's long-heralded Renters' Rights Act comes into force today, scrapping no-fault evictions, limiting landlords to yearly rent rises and giving tenants more time to fall into arrears.But the draconian law – the brainchild of Angela Rayner – has seen landlords across the country evicting tenants before the new rules take effect.Hundreds of landlords have now quit the rental market…

The Real Greek is to shut nine restaurants with 151 job losses after the hospitality chain fell into administration.Cote owner Karali Group said it has struck a rescue deal for the business after Japanese restaurant group Toridoll – the owner of The Real Greek’s previous parent company Fulham Shore – was placed into administration.However, Karali said it would only save 19 of The Real Greek’s 28 restaurants across the UK.It has not disclosed which locations will shut and which will remain open. Dire straits: The Real…