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Epstein victims sue top banks – media
Read More JPMorgan and Deutsche Bank are accused of profiting from the late pedophile’s activities Civil lawsuits filed at a New York court have accused JPMorgan and Deutsche Bank of turning a blind eye to sexual predation by their former client, Jeffrey Epstein, several media outlets reported on Thursday. Both managed his accounts after his…
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‘It’s our time to shine’: Qataris on hosting the World Cup
Read MoreQataris reflect on what has changed – and what they hope will change – for their country as it hosts the mega event.Qataris reflect on what has changed – and what they hope will change – for their country as it hosts the mega event.
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Health secretary Steve Barclay insists nurses getting ‘fair’ pay rise as strike dates announced – UK politics live
Read More Comments come as Royal College of Nursing confirms UK nurses will strike for first time on 15 and 20 December Good morning. Another day, another strike, because overnight the Royal College of Nursing has set the date for two, 12-hour nursing strikes in December that will affect most of the UK. My colleagues…
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NSW government announces deal with rail union in bid to end industrial dispute
Read More Dominic Perrottet says the two sides agreed to a Fair Work Commission process to resolve long-running fight The New South Wales government says it has carved out a deal with the state’s rail union to modify a fleet of trains and halt industrial action, after months of bitter negotiation. The parties had been…
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Carmaker JLR reducing its production at UK factories until spring
Read More Exclusive: Jaguar Land Rover, hit by computer chip shortage, to scale down shifts at Solihull and Halewood Jaguar Land Rover is cutting production at its UK factories until the spring in a sign of its continued struggle to source semiconductors amid the global shortage. The carmaker, whose chief executive, Thierry Bolloré, last week…
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Qatar fans rally behind team ahead of second match
Read MoreQatar opened the tournament with a 2-0 defeat against Ecuador and now face Senegal in second Group A match.Qatar opened the tournament with a 2-0 defeat against Ecuador and now face Senegal in second Group A match.
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NATO allies embroiled in nuclear dispute – The Times
Read More Belgium has reportedly refused to supply the UK with a crucial component needed to maintain its nuclear arsenal A rift has emerged between Britain and Belgium after Brussels blocked the export of a component critical for maintaining the UK’s nuclear arsenal, The Times reported on Friday. In response, the UK has reportedly threatened…
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Ofgem announces new energy rules but ‘fails to protect’ customer deposits
Read More Regulator criticised because it will only ‘closely’ monitor suppliers’ use of credit balances The energy regulator has strengthened its rules to shield households after taxpayers had to pick up a £9.2bn bill when suppliers went bust – but it was criticised for failing to protect consumer deposits. Ofgem has announced a package of…
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Saudi Arabia hit by flash floods (VIDEOS)
Read More Torrential rain resulted in two deaths and traffic disruptions in Jeddah Two people were killed after unusually heavy rain caused major flooding in the Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah on Thursday, the local authorities have said. The death toll was announced on Twitter by the Saudi Defense Ministry spokesman, who urged the public…
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Walmart shooting suspect Andre Bing was ‘paranoid government was watching him’
Read More ‘He kept black tape on his phone camera’ ‘He kept black tape on his phone camera’
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Nurses across UK to strike for first time on 15 and 20 December
Read More Royal College of Nursing confirms action in England, Wales and Northern Ireland after government ‘refuses’ to enter pay talks Nurses across the UK will go on strike for the first time over two days in the fortnight before Christmas after ministers snubbed their pleas for formal talks over NHS pay. The Royal College…
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Trump posts angry Thanksgiving message: ‘Give me freedom or give me death’
Read More ‘The Manhattan DA Case should never have been brought’ ‘The Manhattan DA Case should never have been brought’
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UK voters warm to new leader Sunak, but not to his party
Read MoreIn his first month as Britain’s prime minister, Rishi Sunak has stabilized the economy, reassured allies from Washington to Kyiv and even soothed the European Union after years of sparring between Britain and the blocIn his first month as Britain’s prime minister, Rishi Sunak has stabilized the economy, reassured allies from Washington to Kyiv…
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Peru’s PM resigns after confidence vote refused
Read MoreAnibal Torres quits after challenging the opposition-controlled Congress to a confidence vote.Anibal Torres quits after challenging the opposition-controlled Congress to a confidence vote.
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Hong Kong court convicts Cardinal Zen, 5 others over fund to help arrested protestors
Read More A 90-year-old Roman Catholic cardinal and five others were fined after being found guilty of failing to register a fund that aimed to help people arrested in widespread protests three years ago. (Image credit: Anthony Kwan/AP) A 90-year-old Roman Catholic cardinal and five others were fined after being found guilty of failing to…
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20,000 hires left Apple supplier Foxconn’s Chinese campus: Source
Read MoreStaff departures come amid concerns about Apple’s ability to deliver products for the busy holiday period.Staff departures come amid concerns about Apple’s ability to deliver products for the busy holiday period.
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Kanye West says Trump ‘really impressed’ with white supremacist Nick Fuentes after Mar-a-Lago meeting
Read More West says Trump screamed at him and insulted Kim Kardashian West says Trump screamed at him and insulted Kim Kardashian
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Algeria court sentences dozens to death over forest fire lynching
Read MoreForty-nine people were sentenced to death over the lynching of a man falsely accused of starting deadly fires last year.Forty-nine people were sentenced to death over the lynching of a man falsely accused of starting deadly fires last year.
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Russia-Ukraine war live: Russia launches further strikes on Zaporizhzhia, damaging hospital, as water restored in Kyiv
Read More No casualties in latest Zaporizhzhia strikes; city officials say water services fully restored in Kyiv by Thursday night Russia-Ukraine war at a glance Oil prices rose in Asia on Friday after a week marked by worries about Chinese demand and haggling over a Western price cap on Russian oil, Reuters reports. Brent crude…
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South Korea’s Yoon warns of crackdown on trucker strike
Read MoreSouth Korean president accuses unionised truck drivers of holding logistics network ‘hostage’ during economic crisis.South Korean president accuses unionised truck drivers of holding logistics network ‘hostage’ during economic crisis.
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World Cup 2022: England vs USA match preview
Read MoreEngland will qualify for the knockout phase if they win this clash. But a loss for the USA could leave them struggling.England will qualify for the knockout phase if they win this clash. But a loss for the USA could leave them struggling.
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World Cup 2022: Netherlands vs Ecuador match preview
Read MoreCan Dutch discipline dismantle Ecuadorian hopes of another upset?Can Dutch discipline dismantle Ecuadorian hopes of another upset?
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Russian politicians approve bill banning LGBTQ ‘propaganda’
Read MoreLegal experts say the legislation is so vague, law enforcement officers can interpret it as broadly as they wish.Legal experts say the legislation is so vague, law enforcement officers can interpret it as broadly as they wish.
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Swag or success? Why Brazilian football is loved across the world
Read MoreBrazil’s opening World Cup win saw an enormous crowd cheer the men in yellow. And most of them were not even Brazilians.Brazil’s opening World Cup win saw an enormous crowd cheer the men in yellow. And most of them were not even Brazilians.
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Record heat over Great Barrier Reef raises fears of second summer of coral bleaching
Read More ‘This does not bode well,’ reef scientist says, as highest November temperatures reached since 1985 Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Ocean temperatures over parts of the Great Barrier Reef have reached record levels this month, sparking…
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Former high court judge Dyson Heydon resigns as member of the Order of Australia
Read More Heydon’s resignation from one of Australia’s highest honours follows a 2020 inquiry that found he sexually harassed six junior court staff Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Former high court judge Dyson Heydon has handed back one…
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Former high court judge Dyson Heydon resigns as member of the Order of Australia
Read More Heydon’s resignation from one of Australia’s highest honours follows a 2020 inquiry that found he sexually harassed six junior court staff Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Former high court judge Dyson Heydon has handed back one…
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Ukraine news – live: Russia spent $82bn on war since February, report says
Read More President Volodymyr Zelensky says repeated Russian attacks on Kherson Oblast continue ‘almost every hour’ President Volodymyr Zelensky says repeated Russian attacks on Kherson Oblast continue ‘almost every hour’
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Ukraine news – live: Russia spent $82bn on war since February, report says
Read More President Volodymyr Zelensky says repeated Russian attacks on Kherson Oblast continue ‘almost every hour’ President Volodymyr Zelensky says repeated Russian attacks on Kherson Oblast continue ‘almost every hour’
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Ukraine news – live: Russian attacks risked nuclear ‘catastrophe’, says energy chief
Read More Zelensky has ‘every opportunity to resolve situation’ Zelensky has ‘every opportunity to resolve situation’
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Ukraine news – live: Russian attacks risked nuclear ‘catastrophe’, says energy chief
Read More Zelensky has ‘every opportunity to resolve situation’ Zelensky has ‘every opportunity to resolve situation’
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Malaysia’s Anwar takes helm of economy as households feel pinch
Read MoreSoutheast Asian nation’s new leader faces challenges from a falling ringgit to one of Asia’s biggest wealth gaps.Southeast Asian nation’s new leader faces challenges from a falling ringgit to one of Asia’s biggest wealth gaps.
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Malaysia’s Anwar takes helm of economy as households feel pinch
Read MoreSoutheast Asian nation’s new leader faces challenges from a falling ringgit to one of Asia’s biggest wealth gaps.Southeast Asian nation’s new leader faces challenges from a falling ringgit to one of Asia’s biggest wealth gaps.
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Colombian judge caught smoking in bed in her underwear during Zoom hearing
Read More Judge Vivian Polania has come under criticism from colleagues in the past for posting pictures of herself on her Instagram in her underwear Judge Vivian Polania has come under criticism from colleagues in the past for posting pictures of herself on her Instagram in her underwear
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Colombian judge caught smoking in bed in her underwear during Zoom hearing
Read More Judge Vivian Polania has come under criticism from colleagues in the past for posting pictures of herself on her Instagram in her underwear Judge Vivian Polania has come under criticism from colleagues in the past for posting pictures of herself on her Instagram in her underwear
