Month: March 2023

Read More The pope will leave the hospital on Saturday, three days after he was hospitalized for respiratory problems. He was diagnosed with bronchitis. Francis will be present for Palm Sunday ceremonies. (Image credit: Vincenzo Pinto/AFP via Getty Images) The pope will leave the hospital on Saturday, three days after he was hospitalized for respiratory…

Read More Former Paralympic star was automatically eligible for parole consideration after serving half his sentence The former South Africa Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius has been denied parole over the killing of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp 10 years ago. Pistorius killed Steenkamp, a model and law graduate, when he fired four times through the bathroom…

Read MoreA look at the key figures at the centre of former US President Donald Trump’s New York criminal case.A look at the key figures at the centre of former US President Donald Trump’s New York criminal case.

Read More Artists have lived in area since 1968 and community hopes museum will bring more visitors to the area Despite their striking two-piece suits and longstanding artistic credentials, Gilbert and George don’t draw much attention from passersby as they stroll down London’s Brick Lane. George Passmore, 81, and his husband, Gilbert Prousch, 79, have…

Read MoreOscar Pistorius, the former Paralympian who murdered his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, is denied paroleOscar Pistorius, the former Paralympian who murdered his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, is denied parole

Read MoreKing Charles laid a wreath remembering those who died in Allied wartime bombing raids on Hamburg.King Charles laid a wreath remembering those who died in Allied wartime bombing raids on Hamburg.

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Read MoreTurkey becomes the final member to ratify Finland’s application to join the bloc as Sweden’s path remains unclear.Turkey becomes the final member to ratify Finland’s application to join the bloc as Sweden’s path remains unclear.

Read MoreHundreds take part in annual commemorative event demonstrating Palestinian commitment to resisting Israeli occupation.Hundreds take part in annual commemorative event demonstrating Palestinian commitment to resisting Israeli occupation.

Read More Helen McCabe joins from BP where she worked alongside Rolls-Royce CEO Tufan Erginbilgic Business live – latest updates Rolls-Royce has appointed its first female finance chief as part of a boardroom shake-up by the chief executive, Tufan Erginbilgic, who has promised to instil a “winning culture” at the engineering and aerospace firm, whose…

Read More Staff at outsourcing firm resort to radios, pen and paper as they are unable to access computers and email Computer systems have abruptly stopped working at the outsourcing group Capita, triggering fears that the company that runs crucial operations for the NHS and the military could be under cyber-attack. Staff are understood to…

Read More Venue that helped launch careers of many actors forced to close after losing £1.8m Arts Council England grant One of Britain’s oldest theatres, the Oldham Coliseum, will close “on its own terms” on Friday night, its artistic director has said, with a star-studded final show. The 138-year-old venue has been forced to close…

Read MoreLocal police noted in January that people involved in human smuggling had attempted to utilize shorelines along the St. Lawrence River in the area.Local police noted in January that people involved in human smuggling had attempted to utilize shorelines along the St. Lawrence River in the area.

Read More Lib Dems criticise ‘shocking waste of taxpayers’ money’ as Cabinet Office document reveals PM’s flight costs Politics live – latest updates Rishi Sunak took private jet trips costing almost £500,000 in just over a week last year, government data has shown, prompting opposition claims that he is out of touch and unable to…

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Read MoreThe mother of the woman murdered by the former Paralympics star says he is not remorseful.The mother of the woman murdered by the former Paralympics star says he is not remorseful.

Read MoreMatiullah Wesa, an advocate for girls’ education, is arrested as the Taliban cracks down on women’s rights activists.Matiullah Wesa, an advocate for girls’ education, is arrested as the Taliban cracks down on women’s rights activists.

Read More Scottish Power, British Gas and E.ON alleged government’s decision-making process was ‘flawed’ Three major domestic energy suppliers have lost their high court challenge over the government’s handling of the sale of the collapsed energy firm Bulb. Scottish Power, British Gas and E.ON claimed an “unfair sale process” led to decisions “to commit billions…

Read MoreFour found guilty of failing to properly check accounts of Sergei Roldugin, a concert cellist and ally of the president.Four found guilty of failing to properly check accounts of Sergei Roldugin, a concert cellist and ally of the president.

Read MoreThe mother of 14 prepares a trio of dishes that are essential for her family’s Ramadan table.The mother of 14 prepares a trio of dishes that are essential for her family’s Ramadan table.

Read MoreArriving for the parole hearing, Reeva Steenkamp’s mother said she was against any early release for their daughter’s killer, whom she said had “never” shown real remorse.Arriving for the parole hearing, Reeva Steenkamp’s mother said she was against any early release for their daughter’s killer, whom she said had “never” shown real remorse.

Read More Former president has fumed that the investigations – and now his criminal indictment – are politically motivated Former president has fumed that the investigations – and now his criminal indictment – are politically motivated

Read More Ex-president expected to face arraignment on Tuesday; New York police warned they may face ‘unusual disorder’ Full story: Donald Trump indicted over hush money payment News networks that lean towards the Republicans were vocal in their criticism of the indictment last night. Associated Press reports that Fox News Channel host Jesse Watters called…

Read More Business and trade secretary says claims deal will deliver limited economic boost are based on old data Today we are a testing a new feature on the blog – the “send us a message” option. You’ll see it on the lefthand side of the page, just below the byline. This is for people…

Read MoreTurkish MPs vote to admit Finland to the West’s defensive alliance, after blocking it for months.Turkish MPs vote to admit Finland to the West’s defensive alliance, after blocking it for months.

Read More Figure for average property drops 3.1% to £257,122 over year to March, says Nationwide Business live updates: UK house prices in biggest fall since 2009 UK house prices have fallen at their fastest annual rate since the aftermath of the financial crisis in 2009, with experts at Nationwide warning that the squeeze on…

Read More Sixteen-year-olds taken into custody in connection with assault on 73-year-old man in Kings Heath Two teenage boys have been arrested on suspicion of attacking a 73-year-old man as he walked home from a mosque in Birmingham. The 16-year-olds were taken into custody for questioning in connection with the “appalling” assault in the Kings…

Read More Stormy Daniels was dancing her way through a ‘Make America Horny Again’ tour when news emerged that she had received hush money payments from Donald Trump. As those payments sit at the centre of a possible indictment against Trump, Io Dodds explains how Daniels landed in the middle of a political firestorm Stormy…

Read More ACC Liverpool admits long queues at the M&S Bank Arena led to problems for people trying to enter Jamie Webster gig Crowd congestion at the Liverpool venue due to host the Eurovision song contest later this year was not acceptable, its operator has reportedly admitted. ACC Liverpool, which runs the M&S Bank Arena…

Read More Trump predicted death and destruction if he was indicted. On the day it happened, none of his supporters turned up. Alex Woodward, Richard Hall and Ariana Baio report Trump predicted death and destruction if he was indicted. On the day it happened, none of his supporters turned up. Alex Woodward, Richard Hall and…

Read More U.S. arms maker Lockheed Martin confirmed on its Twitter account that it is ramping up production, including HIMARS multiple rocket launchers. As noted by the company, to stay ahead of need, Lockheed Martin works with speed and adaptability, using digital engineering, agile practices and a mission-driven workforce. “Our customers’ needs are urgent, with…

Read More GDP rose by 0.1% in final three months of last year despite fears over inflation and financial turmoil Business live updates: UK avoids recession Britain’s economy grew more than initially thought in late 2022 as a boost from builders, manufacturing and the telecoms sector helped the country avoid a recession. Despite fears that…

Read More Türkiye becomes the last country to ratify Finland’s membership application Türkiye’s parliament has unanimously approved Finland’s bid to join NATO, clearing the last hurdle for the Nordic nation to officially become a full-fledged member of the bloc. In a vote on Thursday, all 276 Turkish MPs present voted in favor of ratifying Finland’s…

Read MoreBritain has agreed to join the 11-country CPTPP, described by PM Sunak’s office as biggest trade deal since Brexit.Britain has agreed to join the 11-country CPTPP, described by PM Sunak’s office as biggest trade deal since Brexit.

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