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Mental health sicknotes to be harder to get as PM tries to cut £69bn benefits bill

GPs could no longer be responsible for issuing fit notes, under the proposals, with it instead falling to occupational health specialists to make the call

2024-04-18T23:50:37Z

London Covid booster programme to launch on Monday as 800,000 people urged to get jab

London Covid booster programme to launch on Monday as 800,000 people urged to get jab - People aged over 75 or with a weak immune system urged to come forward

2024-04-19T07:48:09Z

Two shootings, two different responses — Maine restricts guns while Iowa arms teachers

Six months after a deadly mass shooting by an Army reservist, Maine lawmakers this week passed a wide-ranging package of new gun restrictions. Three months after a fatal school shooting, Iowa lawmakers this week passed legislation allowing trained teachers and staff to carry guns on school property. Two states. Two tragedies. Two different approaches to improving public safety. “We live in two different Americas, in essence," said Daniel...

2024-04-18T17:29:22Z

Presenter Martine Croxall sues BBC for age and sex discrimination

The BBC is facing another damaging row over equal pay, with the presenter Martine Croxall taking legal action against the broadcaster for age and sex discrimination. Croxall is suing the corporation after being off-air for more than a year following the merger of the BBC’s News and World News channels, according to listings for London Central tribunal court for 1 May. The BBC declined to comment. Last year BBC insiders warned of a potential...

2024-04-18T19:11:36Z

Prosecution of woman for climate trial sign not in public interest, court told

The prosecution of a woman for contempt of court for holding a sign reminding juries of their rights is not in the public interest, the high court has been told. During a hearing on Thursday, the court heard arguments for and against an attempt by the solicitor general to bring a case against Trudi Warner, 69, who was charged last year for holding a sign – outside the trial of climate activists – reminding juries of their right to acquit a...

2024-04-18T19:07:17Z

Pictured: Capsized yacht washes up on East Sussex beach

A yacht washed up on the southern coast of England on Thursday night, spilling its contents over the beach. Photographs of the capsized vessel show it stuck on rocks near the shore of Seaford Head, East Sussex. Waves can be seen battering the black and white hull as the debris spreads. The yacht’s contents, including wooden panels and a large red i...

2024-04-19T14:23:58Z

Liz Truss's book in breach of rules in place on minister's memoirs

Liz Truss's memoir broke the rules in place for ministers publishing works about their time in office.

2024-04-18T22:12:39Z

Kenya’s military chief dies in helicopter crash

General Francis Ogolla was on a tour of the country’s troubled western region when the helicopter he was travelling in crashed and caught fire.

2024-04-18T18:31:52Z

Chelsea star worth €35-40m tells club he wishes to leave this summer

Chelsea fans want him to stay...

2024-04-18T20:47:18Z

Stocks sink, oil surges on reports of Middle East attacks

By Kevin Buckland TOKYO (Reuters) -Asian shares and bond yields sank on Friday while safe-haven currencies, gold and crude oil jumped after reports of a sharp escalation in Middle East hostilities. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares dived 2.3% and U.S. stock futures pointed 1.5% lower following media reports Israeli missiles had hit a site in Iran. U.S. long-term Treasury yields

2024-04-19T02:48:18Z

Drone captures aftermath of powerful tornado in Ohio

Several tornadoes touched down in Ohio, USA, on Wednesday. With peak winds of 110mph, the severe storm downed trees and power lines, and caused extensive damage to homes. The National Weather Service confirmed that at least five tornadoes touched down in several counties. Fortunately, no casualties or injuries have been reported.

2024-04-19T08:16:33Z

7 new shows and movies to watch on Netflix UK in April 2024

Netflix U.K. has added must-watch TV shows and movies this month including "Parasyte: The Grey", “Scoop” and more.

2024-04-14T10:00:17Z

Philanthropist Julia Rausing dies aged 63

Philanthropist Julia Rausing dies aged 63 - In a statement, her family said: ‘She leaves behind an extraordinary legacy across many charities which we will continue in her name.’

2024-04-18T21:29:29Z

The Apprentice: Who are the past winners of the reality TV business show?

The Apprentice: Who are the past winners of the reality TV business show? - Tim Campbell, who later stepped in for Claude Littner as Lord Sugar’s right-hand man in the boardroom, was the winner of the first series.

2024-04-18T21:07:40Z

Israel threatened to respond - and it appears to have been carefully chosen

Israel threatened a retaliation, and it came before dawn on Friday morning.

2024-04-19T03:47:13Z

France announces ‘surge of authority’ against student violence hours before schoolgirls stabbed

Gabriel Attal, the French prime minister, announced measures on Thursday to crack down on teenage violence hours before two girls were stabbed outside their school. The French government is targeting violence in and around schools as it seeks to regain ground lost to the far-right on security issues two months ahead of European elections. Sixth for...

2024-04-18T19:52:47Z

Signs twinning seaside town with Israeli city removed

Signs twinning an Israeli city with a British seaside town have been removed. There were four signs on the outskirts of Bournemouth, Dorset recognising one of its twin cities – Netanya in Israel. But the signs have now been taken down by an unknown person, sparking uproar in the coastal resort. Anne Filer, the town’s Jewish mayor, said she was “ver...

2024-04-18T19:37:41Z

Peter Murrell re-arrested in SNP finances probe

Peter Murrell re-arrested in SNP finances probe - The former SNP chief executive was initially arrested and released without charge in April 2023.

2024-04-18T16:34:10Z

I’m choosing the Nintendo Switch 2 over PS5 Pro — here’s why

The Nintendo Switch 2 won't beat PS5 Pro on power and I'm okay with that.

2024-04-17T08:05:16Z

Fallout 4 mods bring the TV show to the game – and they look great

Mods of Lucy, The Ghoul, gun sounds, and billboards from the Fallout TV show are making their way into Fallout 4, thanks to industrious fans.

2024-04-18T17:39:10Z

Arrest over Russian plot to assassinate Volodymyr Zelensky

A man suspected of aiding a plot by Russian intelligence services to assassinate Volodymyr Zelensky has been arrested in Poland. The Polish national, named only as Pawel K, is suspected of supplying information to Russian military intelligence to help Russian special forces plan an attempt on the Ukrainian president’s life, Polish prosecutors said....

2024-04-19T08:18:27Z

Siân Brooke: ‘For a long time, I shied away from roles with my accent’

in which a celebrity reflects on the highs and lows of their life.The 44-year-old English actress Siân Brooke made her debut in American fantasy drama Dinotopia in 2002. Multiple stage roles with the Royal Shakespeare Company followed, alongside smaller TV roles. In 2017, she appeared in hit BBC series Sherlock playing the villainous Eurus Holmes i...

2024-04-16T11:02:26Z

Polarisation shown in new film Civil War

The film depicts a modern-day America that is divided and at war with itself

2024-04-12T18:16:30Z

Four players Arsenal are ready to sell after Champions League exit

Eddie Nketiah could be sacrificed.

2024-04-18T22:32:24Z

UK passengers hit by flight disruption due to flooding at Dubai airport

UK passengers hit by flight disruption due to flooding at Dubai airport - Emirates has cancelled seven flights between the United Arab Emirates airport and the UK, with British Airways diverting or axing four.

2024-04-17T12:42:15Z

Two female BP execs to leave in first reshuffle since Looney stepped down

Leigh-Ann Russell (pictured), chief technology officer, is departing after 18 years while Anja-Isabel Dotzenrath will stand down after just two years.

2024-04-18T21:20:10Z

'Blasts' shown over Iran in IRGC video

Footage, which Sky News cannot independently verify, surfaced on Telegram appearing to show blasts of light over Isfahan in Iran

2024-04-19T05:13:18Z

How Britain’s worklessness crisis has spiralled

It was in the cafe of a leisure centre in Barking, east London, last month that the Work and Pensions Secretary attempted to shatter the big taboo about Britain’s worklessness crisis. Sitting at a table overlooking a windswept park, Mel Stride told The Telegraph that mental health culture had “gone too far”. The intervention was a calculated risk f...

2024-04-18T23:02:54Z

Tesla shares drop below $150, wiping out a year’s gains — three days days after Musk sacked 14k people

Tesla shares drop below $150, wiping out a year’s gains — three days days after Musk sacked 14k people - The price drop comes amid a difficult year for the electric vehicle company, which already lost $200bn in market value this year

2024-04-18T22:54:33Z

Britain's Prince Harry formally confirms he is now a US resident

Britain's Prince Harry formally confirms he is now a US resident - Prince Harry, the son of King Charles III and fifth in line to the British throne, has formally confirmed he is now a U.S. resident

2024-04-18T19:24:21Z

Longest Covid infection recorded at 613 days

The virus mutated around 50 times during the 613-day period

2024-04-18T22:05:35Z

Emma Raducanu continues stunning form on clay with emphatic win against Linda Noskova

Emma Raducanu continued her comeback to tour-level tennis in fine fashion after securing a fourth straight win – the first time she has achieved such a feat since her 2021 US Open triumph – to move into the quarter-finals of the Stuttgart Open. The Briton played some of her finest tennis in recent years as she powered past Czech sensation Linda Nos...

2024-04-18T20:52:37Z

Charity watchdog investigates woman over possible pro-Hamas news network funding

The Charity Commission said it had launched an inquiry into Aozma Sultana, who was sanctioned by the UK and US governments last month.

2024-04-18T23:02:17Z

Fernando Alonso made Aston Martin decision ‘with gun to his head’ amid Mercedes offer – report

Did Fernando Alonso receive a Mercedes offer before being pushed into signing a new Aston Martin contract?

2024-04-18T11:58:50Z

Pregnant woman evacuated from Disney cruise ship

A pregnant woman was evacuated from a Disney ship after experiencing health complications while the ship was in transit.

2024-04-17T19:57:19Z

WhatsApp now chats with users, and it won't leave you on read like your friends

Google who?

2024-04-15T13:19:17Z

China’s cities are sinking – because there are too many people in them

There's a 'sinking belt'.

2024-04-18T18:09:34Z

2024-04-19T01:57:41Z

Two seated jurors are struck from Trump hush money trial as court struggles to find impartial New Yorkers

Two seated jurors are struck from Trump hush money trial as court struggles to find impartial New Yorkers - One dismissed juror expressed concerns that news reports about her may have helped her friends and family identify her

2024-04-18T13:48:56Z

Further spike in driver Shanghai concerns after shock painted track reveal

The Shanghai International Circuit has been painted ahead of the first Chinese GP in five years.

2024-04-18T12:43:48Z

West Ham player ratings vs Bayer Leverkusen: Michail Antonio bullies defence with Mohammed Kudus a huge threat

West Ham player ratings vs Bayer Leverkusen: Michail Antonio bullies defence with Mohammed Kudus a huge threat - The Hammers gave Leverkusen a huge scare at the London Stadium

2024-04-18T21:14:40Z

‘These birds are telling us something serious is happening’: the fading song of the marsh tit

Richard Broughton has been nosing around this neighbourhood for 22 years. He gossips about inhabitants past and present, reeling off information about their relationship status, openness to visitors, brawls and neighbourly disputes. “They used to have a big punch up in spring here,” he says, pointing out where one family’s territory ends and the next begins. Some areas are eerily quiet, with popular old haunts lying uninhabited. “I always get a...

2024-04-17T08:04:41Z

Will Tu-22M3 takedown reduce attacks on Ukraine: Expert's opinion

The downing of the Russian Tu-22M3 bomber indicates an expansion of Ukraine's defense capabilities, enabling them to reach further and threaten enemy strategic aviation. Olexandr Musiienko, Head of the Сenter of Military Law Researches, explained in a comment to RBC-Ukraine that recent strikes on airports in Dzhankoy, Russian radars in Mordovia and...

2024-04-19T13:00:54Z

Is Fallout returning for season 2? Here's what we know so far

Looks like we'll be heading somewhere familiar...

2024-04-16T13:46:20Z

Graham Linehan launches social media campaign to get his stalled Father Ted musical on stage

Graham Linehan launches social media campaign to get his stalled Father Ted musical on stage - The writer claims he turned down an offer of £200,000 to take his name off the planned stage version of the hit TV show

2024-04-18T13:55:39Z

Post Office was urged by external lawyers to ‘suppress’ key document, inquiry hears

The Post Office was urged by its external law firm to “try and suppress” disclosure of a key document for “as long as possible” as branch owner-operators tried to mount legal action against the state-owned postal company, a public inquiry has heard. Rodric Williams, a senior in-house lawyer at the Post Office giving evidence to the inquiry into the Horizon IT scandal, was asked about an email sent to him in which it was suggested that his...

2024-04-18T14:36:56Z

Windows of plane used by King Charles fell out mid-flight after the frames were melted by lights

Windows of plane used by King Charles fell out mid-flight after the frames were melted by lights - A loud noise was heard shortly after take-off when the aircraft was at 14,000ft

2024-04-19T14:30:35Z

Liverpool abandon Sporting CP pursuit in favour of better option to kickstart new era

The Reds have switched their attention away from the Sporting CP man, knowing the importance of the position they're looking to fill

2024-04-18T17:47:29Z

Russia-Ukraine war: Frontline update as of April 18

Ukrainian troops hold positions on the left bank of the Dnipro River and repelled Russian attacks near Pervomaiske in the Donetsk region. The Russian army tried to break through the defense near the village of Urozhaine, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Russian shelling Over the past day, 71 combat engagements took pla...

2024-04-18T22:30:41Z

'Bitcoin halving' is coming. So what is it all about?

As the clock ticks down towards the next "bitcoin halving" – an event coded into the cryptocurrency's algorithm to slow down the introduction of new coins into circulation – we take a deep dive into the history of bitcoin and the blockchain technology powering it. Plus, Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro remains defiant after the US decision to reimpose sanctions on his country's oil sector.

2024-04-19T08:50:17Z