Month: December 2023

Read More Family of Oscar-nominated British star announced his death on 30 December in a statement Peter Bradshaw on Tom Wilkinson – what a sad loss: he was quietly and consistently wonderfulA life in pictures The Oscar-nominated British actor Tom Wilkinson, best known for his role in The Full Monty, has died aged 75, his…

Read MorePrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel needs more time to achieve the war’s objectives.Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel needs more time to achieve the war’s objectives.

Read More Heavy rainfall across Europe has disrupted the post-Christmas travel rush with flood warnings in effect across the continent Eurostar trains were shut down between London and Paris on Saturday after a tunnel beneath the River Thames flooded due to days of heavy rain and wind from Storm Gerrit, stranding hundreds of travelers on…

Read More On Saturday, Kaine joined chorus of Democrats criticizing Biden for going around Congress and demanded an explanation Virginia senator Tim Kaine has added his voice to a rising chorus within the Democratic party questioning the Biden administration’s legislatively unconstrained transfer of US munitions to Israel. In a news release on Saturday, the Democratic…

Read More The filing came in the federal election subversion case ahead of 9 January oral arguments The filing came in the federal election subversion case ahead of 9 January oral arguments

Read More Two other men, thought to be Polish nationals, sustain life-threatening injuries as blaze destroys two-storey house in Croydon A third man has died after a house fire in south London, police have said. Another man sustained life-threatening injuries in the blaze that destroyed a two-storey end-of-terrace house on Friday night in Croydon, the…

Read More Local Democratic state representative says he’s ‘sickened, angry and heartbroken over another night of senseless violence in our city’ Local Democratic state representative says he’s ‘sickened, angry and heartbroken over another night of senseless violence in our city’

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Read More Wilkinson died suddenly at home on Saturday, his family confirmed. His wife and family were with him, they said in a statement. (Image credit: Justin Tallis/AFP via Getty Images) Wilkinson died suddenly at home on Saturday, his family confirmed. His wife and family were with him, they said in a statement.

Read More The Eugene Weekly’s editor says the ex-employee embezzled thousands and left the newspaper with more than $100,000 in unpaid bills The Eugene Weekly’s editor says the ex-employee embezzled thousands and left the newspaper with more than $100,000 in unpaid bills

Read More Children, aged 7 and 9, found dead after burglary report later discovered to be ‘unfounded’ Children, aged 7 and 9, found dead after burglary report later discovered to be ‘unfounded’

Read MoreRepublican presidential candidate Nikki Haley finally got her wish to see Iowa basketball star Caitlin Clark, catching the fourth-ranked Hawkeyes in between campaign stopsRepublican presidential candidate Nikki Haley finally got her wish to see Iowa basketball star Caitlin Clark, catching the fourth-ranked Hawkeyes in between campaign stops

Read MoreSyrian defence ministry says the ‘aerial aggression’ came from the Mediterranean and hit a number of places.Syrian defence ministry says the ‘aerial aggression’ came from the Mediterranean and hit a number of places.

Read MoreRussian officials accused Kyiv of carrying out Saturday’s attack that killed 14 people in the Russian border city of Belgorod and wounded 108 others.Russian officials accused Kyiv of carrying out Saturday’s attack that killed 14 people in the Russian border city of Belgorod and wounded 108 others.

Read MoreTwo-time Oscar-nominated actor Tom Wilkinson, who starred in “The Full Monty” died suddenly on Saturday, his family said.Two-time Oscar-nominated actor Tom Wilkinson, who starred in “The Full Monty” died suddenly on Saturday, his family said.

Read More ‘Traveling back, you realize that the whole story of your family is bigger, messier, and often more tender than you once believed,’ Patti Davis writes ‘Traveling back, you realize that the whole story of your family is bigger, messier, and often more tender than you once believed,’ Patti Davis writes

Read More The president of Burundi condemned the West for pressuring the continent to embrace LGBTQ practices Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye called for same-sex couples to be publicly stoned during a press conference on Friday, suggesting the general population could help carry out the punishment.  “Personally, I think if we see these kinds of individuals…

Read More Sally Snowman waxed philosophical about her 20 years tending the lighthouse on Little Brewster Island in Massachusetts Sally Snowman, the last remaining official lighthouse keeper in the US, retires this weekend from her post looking after the first lighthouse built in North America, on a tiny island in Boston harbour, in what would…

Read MoreAs 2023 draws to a close, how strong is Hamas after nearly three months of bombardment and ground invasion?As 2023 draws to a close, how strong is Hamas after nearly three months of bombardment and ground invasion?

Read More Illegal use of fireworks can lead to thousands of dollars in fines and even jail. Here are the rules around the country Hefty fines and even jail time are on the cards for those who set off illegal fireworks this New Year’s Eve. People right across the country used to partake in the…

Read More IDF bombs urban refugee camps, UN agency warns of famine risk and skirmishes on Lebanon border intensify Israel-Gaza war: live updates Israeli planes bombed refugee camps in Gaza on Saturday as its troops expanded ground operations and tens of thousands of Palestinians fled their homes, setting the stage for a new year as…

Read MoreThe American singer alleges multiple instances of assault while the pair worked together.The American singer alleges multiple instances of assault while the pair worked together.

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Read More LONDON — Tom Wilkinson, the Oscar-nominated British actor known for his roles in “The Full Monty,” “Michael Clayton” and “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel,” has died, his family said. He was 75. A statement shared by his agent on behalf of the family said Wilkinson died suddenly at home on Saturday. It didn’t…

Read More Russian officials say 14 people killed in the border city of Belgorod, with Ukrainian sources saying only military infrastructure was targeted Russian officials say 14 people killed in the border city of Belgorod, with Ukrainian sources saying only military infrastructure was targeted

Read More Shadow front bencher says Keir Starmer would not have resignation honours after ‘appalling spectacle’ of ex-prime minister ‘rewarding cronies’ Labour last night promised there would be no resignation honour’s list issued by Keir Starmer if he were to become prime minister, as outrage grew over the list of peerages, knighthoods and other rewards…

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Read More Party historian MP Jon Cruddas questions readiness for power of leader with few ties to movement’s roots or ideology A Labour intellectual says Keir Starmer appears to lack a clear sense of purpose due to his detachment from his party’s traditions, and casts doubt on whether he can become one of its more…

Read More Freight and logistics sector is turning to women to fill gap as demand for drivers grows alongside cap on overtime When Mayumi Watanabe tells people what she does for a living, most struggle to hide their surprise, and not just because of her diminutive stature. As a truck driver with 23 years behind…

Read More ‘Whoever is doing this, you are going to get caught and it won’t be funny to you anymore,’ Greene writes on X ‘Whoever is doing this, you are going to get caught and it won’t be funny to you anymore,’ Greene writes on X

Read More 165 Palestinians have been killed and another 250 wounded across the last 24 hours, according to health officials in the Hamas-run territory 165 Palestinians have been killed and another 250 wounded across the last 24 hours, according to health officials in the Hamas-run territory

Read More WASHINGTON — For the second time this month the Biden administration is bypassing Congress to approve an emergency weapons sale to Israel as Israel continues to prosecute its war against Hamas in Gaza under increasing international criticism. The State Department said Friday that Secretary of State Antony Blinken had told Congress that he…

Read MoreDavid Frum, writer for The Atlantic magazine and pro-Israel commentator, says Palestinian statehood is not the solution.David Frum, writer for The Atlantic magazine and pro-Israel commentator, says Palestinian statehood is not the solution.

Read MoreVisitors come from as far as Japan to see the spectacle, featuring lines of people in costumes with gaping bear jaws.Visitors come from as far as Japan to see the spectacle, featuring lines of people in costumes with gaping bear jaws.

Read More Uniformed healthcare workers danced to a guitar in the lobby of the facility during operating hours A video depicting medical personnel dancing to live music against the backdrop of a patient on a stretcher in a Greek hospital went viral and sparked outrage after it was shared by an MP for the opposition…