Month: May 2024

Read More Previous £25,000 maximum no longer enough to fund some home improvements, says building society Nationwide building society has doubled the maximum personal loan it will offer borrowers to £50,000, citing the continued increase in building costs as the reason for the change. The society previously offered up to £25,000 for qualifying customers but…

Read MoreAs the war enters its 814th day, these are the main developments.As the war enters its 814th day, these are the main developments.

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Read More The ‘blood friends’ swap stories and medical advice to help one another feel unburdened by their experiences Victims of the infected blood inquiry are joining forces to share stories and support. Sue Wathen, Joan Edgington and Nicola Leahey were diagnosed with hepatitis C after struggling through years of unexplained symptoms that were dismissed…

Read More Eight-year-olds’ video, which racked up 14m views, hits a sore point for mobilers who have struggled with the cost of living Like the totemic £8 pint or £5 coffee, the cost of a Mr Whippy ice-cream has become a barometer of a world gone mad. But really, nine quid for two ice-creams? Bloody…

Read MoreOnce a royal city in ancient Laos, Luang Prabang is home to Buddhist temples nestled in a valley on the Mekong River.Once a royal city in ancient Laos, Luang Prabang is home to Buddhist temples nestled in a valley on the Mekong River.

Read MoreAs the Houston area works to clean up and restore power to thousands after deadly storms, it will do so Saturday under a smog warning and as all of southern Texas starts to feel the heatAs the Houston area works to clean up and restore power to thousands after deadly storms, it will do…

Read More Sexual diversity activists protest in Peru’s capital in front of Health Ministry to demand that government repeal decree Sexual diversity activists protest in Peru’s capital in front of Health Ministry to demand that government repeal decree

Read More Jacinta Allan proposes stronger penalties for people who assault, threaten or intimidate retail, hospitality, and other workers Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Jacinta Allan has used her first Labor state conference as Victorian premier to announce plans to change the law to better protect retail,…

Read MoreThe pocket boroughs of Amethi and Rae Bareli have stood by the first family of Indian politics through ups and downs.The pocket boroughs of Amethi and Rae Bareli have stood by the first family of Indian politics through ups and downs.

Read More‘Forget his belts. I’m coming for his heart, he’s getting it tomorrow,’ Fury threatened in a brief bust-up with Usyk.’Forget his belts. I’m coming for his heart, he’s getting it tomorrow,’ Fury threatened in a brief bust-up with Usyk.

Read MoreA new government report claims that India’s Muslim population share has grown 43 percent since 1950. What’s the truth?A new government report claims that India’s Muslim population share has grown 43 percent since 1950. What’s the truth?

Read More Before kicking off a three-day visit to Madrid, Argentina’s libertarian President Javier Milei stirred controversy, accusing the socialist government of bringing “poverty and death” to Spain. Before kicking off a three-day visit to Madrid, Argentina’s libertarian President Javier Milei stirred controversy, accusing the socialist government of bringing “poverty and death” to Spain.

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Read More Boy charged after an alleged fight ended in a man being stabbed multiple times in Acacia Ridge Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A 17-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder after an alleged fight ended in a stabbing in the Brisbane suburb of Acacia…

Read More Warsaw’s new policy is aimed at ensuring the “neutrality” of public offices Poland’s capital Warsaw has instructed civil servants not to display crucifixes and other religious symbols in the workplace, sparking backlash from conservative groups.  According to the Gazeta Wyborcza newspaper, officials will not be permitted to hang crosses and crucifixes on the…

Read MoreNancy Pelosi has not discussed the attack with her husband, whose skull was fractured with a hammer.Nancy Pelosi has not discussed the attack with her husband, whose skull was fractured with a hammer.

Read More Protest group said it had called the rally to protest against state and federal Labor ‘aiding and abetting the genocide of Palestinian people’ Dozens of pro-Palestinian protestors have crashed Victorian Labor’s annual state conference ahead of what is expected to be fiery debate on motions related to the Israel-Hamas war. Ahead of speeches…

Read More Pennsylvania man said his actions put ‘stain’ on his family name Pennsylvania man said his actions put ‘stain’ on his family name

Read More Hotel surveillance cameras at InterContinental Hotel in Los Angeles captured incident Combs had vehemently denied A newly released video shows Sean “Diddy” Combs manhandling and kicking singer Cassie Ventura – his former girlfriend – in plain view of hotel surveillance cameras in 2016, before the rapper, music producer and businessman rapidly settled a…

Read More Man, 41, arrested and charged with online grooming after allegedly sending inappropriate images to someone he thought was 13 Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast New South Wales police have charged a children’s author for the alleged online grooming of children, under Strike Force Trawler. State…

Read More (LONDON) — King Charles III plans to travel to France next month for British ceremonies marking the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, while skipping the larger international event a few miles away as he continues to be treated for cancer. Charles and Queen Camilla are expected to attend a ceremony at the…

Read MoreCalifornia’s high cost of living has pushed many agricultural labourers into cramped and unserviced housing.California’s high cost of living has pushed many agricultural labourers into cramped and unserviced housing.

Read More Accountancy firm argues it is not liable since it had taken ‘all reasonable steps’ to prevent such behaviour Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Employers can be found vicariously liable for alleged sexual assault that occurred between employees outside working hours but only where it was…

Read More The world number one said one officer had jokingly offered him ‘the full [prison] experience’ and gave him a sandwich as he waited behind bars The world number one said one officer had jokingly offered him ‘the full [prison] experience’ and gave him a sandwich as he waited behind bars

Read MoreThe Israel Defense Forces recovered the bodies of Shani Louk, Amit Bouskila and Itshak Gelernter in Gaza, Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said.The Israel Defense Forces recovered the bodies of Shani Louk, Amit Bouskila and Itshak Gelernter in Gaza, Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said.

Read MoreThe Israel Defense Forces recovered the bodies of Shani Louk, Amit Bouskila and Itshak Gelernter in Gaza, Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said.The Israel Defense Forces recovered the bodies of Shani Louk, Amit Bouskila and Itshak Gelernter in Gaza, Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said.

Read MoreThe last pandas in the U.S. –four at Zoo Atlanta — will soon be heading back to China this fall as a loan agreement expiresThe last pandas in the U.S. –four at Zoo Atlanta — will soon be heading back to China this fall as a loan agreement expires

Read MoreThe last pandas in the U.S. –four at Zoo Atlanta — will soon be heading back to China this fall as a loan agreement expiresThe last pandas in the U.S. –four at Zoo Atlanta — will soon be heading back to China this fall as a loan agreement expires

Read MoreIsraeli troops in Gaza found the bodies of three hostages taken by Hamas in the attack on a music festival on Oct. 7, officials say. Imtiaz Tyab reports.Israeli troops in Gaza found the bodies of three hostages taken by Hamas in the attack on a music festival on Oct. 7, officials say. Imtiaz Tyab…

Read MoreWorld No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler’s arrest and prompt release from a Kentucky jail is rankling some who question whether he was given preferential treatment because of his fameWorld No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler’s arrest and prompt release from a Kentucky jail is rankling some who question whether he was given preferential treatment because…

Read More Companies across different sectors helped fuel historic closing Companies across different sectors helped fuel historic closing

Read More Congress is done with its homework, which means it’s time for some good old-fashioned messaging bills and dickering around Congress is done with its homework, which means it’s time for some good old-fashioned messaging bills and dickering around

Read MoreDabney Coleman, the mustachioed character actor who specialized in smarmy villains like the chauvinist boss in “9 to 5” and the nasty TV director in “Tootsie,” has diedDabney Coleman, the mustachioed character actor who specialized in smarmy villains like the chauvinist boss in “9 to 5” and the nasty TV director in “Tootsie,” has…

Read MoreWhile the State Department bulletin is meant for overseas travel, there is concern of a domestic threat from ISIS, two sources told CBS News.While the State Department bulletin is meant for overseas travel, there is concern of a domestic threat from ISIS, two sources told CBS News.