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Train strikes today: See all dates and services affected this week

Rail passengers face a third consecutive day of disruption on Thursday because of a strike by train drivers which will again cripple services. Passengers have been hit by a series of 24-hour walk-outs since Tuesday, May 7, with drivers at 16 rail companies launching a wave of industrial action to disrupt journeys this week. Drivers belonging to the...

Trump lashes out at Paul Ryan after ex-House speaker declares he ‘lacks character’ for president

Trump lashes out at Paul Ryan after ex-House speaker declares he ‘lacks character’ for president - Donald Trump branded Paul Ryan as the ‘weakest’ speaker of the US House of Representatives in its history

‘Modi is the only PM in any democracy in the world who hasn’t done a press conference in 10 years’: Shatrughan Sinha

'Ram is a matter of personal belief and devotion. But the PM is blowing his own trumpet over the issue, to encash people's sentiments and turn it into votes,' film star-turned-politician and TMC's Asansol face tells The Indian Express

Gatwick Airport terminal evacuated as Eurovision-bound passengers miss flights amid 'absolute carnage'

Gatwick Airport terminal evacuated as Eurovision-bound passengers miss flights amid 'absolute carnage' - Some passengers heading to Eurovision’s first semifinal tonight missed their flight to Copenhagen

Arsenal star provides update after missing training ahead of Manchester United clash

The Gunners have had a fully fit squad to choose from in recent weeks.

Mike Tyson trains as fans spot ‘fault’ ahead of Jake Paul fight

Mike Tyson trains as fans spot ‘fault’ ahead of Jake Paul fight -

Canadian man shot dead in Egypt; claim links killing to Gaza

CAIRO (Reuters) -A Canadian man "of Jewish Israeli descent" has been shot dead in the Egyptian city of Alexandria in a suspected criminal case, a security source said, while a previously unknown militant group said it carried out the attack in reaction to the war in Gaza. The Egyptian security source told Reuters late on Tuesday the man had been killed "with the motive of robbery". The source

Russian army strike Ukraine with new and upgraded Kh-101 missile overnight

Russian forces used the upgraded Kh-101 missile for the strike on Ukraine tonight. It was taken literally off the assembly line, according to Defense Express. The agency received photos of the destroyed missile from its sources and concluded that the Kh-101 was manufactured in the second quarter of 2024, meaning that the Russians took this Kh-101 l...

Man Utd vs Arsenal: Latest team news, injury latest, predicted lineups

United still face huge injury problems...

Football heritage: ANOTHER son of a Premier League star signs for Liverpool

Liverpool are stocking up on young talents who have famous footballing fathers with another budding young striker signing a first professional deal.

Cable TV 2.0? Max, Hulu and Disney+ to launch as streaming bundle this summer

Cable TV 2.0? Max, Hulu and Disney+ to launch as streaming bundle this summer - The companies have not released pricing for new product

House rejects Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's effort to oust Speaker Mike Johnson, but chaos lingers

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hardline Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene tried and failed in a brazen push to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson, but the resounding rejection by Republicans and Democrats tired of the turmoil does not guarantee an end to the GOP chaos. One of Donald Trump’s biggest supporters in Congress, Greene stood on the House floor late Wednesday and read a long list of “transgressions” she said Johnson had committed as speaker, from his passage...

Chelsea eyeing "crazy" 4-2-3-1 boss who'd be a huge upgrade on Poch

The club are looking at alternatives ahead of the summer.

Columbia University department to hold vote of no confidence in president

A Columbia University department will hold a vote of no confidence in president Baroness Shafik after her handling of last month’s pro-Palestine protests sparked outrage. Lady Shafik, a British peer, has faced calls to resign after she used police to clear student encampments and remove protesters from Hamilton Hall. The former director of the Lond...

Rugby-World Rugby makes law changes in bid to increase entertainment

(Reuters) - World Rugby has announced three law changes in a bid to speed up the game and increase entertainment, it said on Thursday, along with a set of trials including 20 minute sanctions for red cards and a shot clock for scrums and lineouts. The governing body made the amendments relating to offside from kicks in open play, the options available from a free-kick and the removal of "

Zelenskyy receives reports on situation at front lines from Umerov and Syrskyi

Ukrainian Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi briefed President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the situation at the front, according to the evening address of the head of the state. According to Zelenskyy, Umerov and Syrskyi provided him with a report on the situation at the front, parti...

Boeing whistleblower says he would not fly on 737 Max plane after defect claims

He claimed Boeing airplane parts left a factory with 'serious defects.'

Sales at Ferragamo down 17% in first quarter

MILAN (Reuters) - Sales at Italian luxury group Salvatore Ferragamo fell 16.6% at constant exchange rates in the first quarter, the company said on Thursday. "Over the quarter, our performance was impacted by continued volatility in the Chinese market, as well as a persisting weakness in wholesale and travel retail, further compounded by an unfavourable comparison", Chief Executive Marco Gobbetti

FIA loses another key figure as CEO exits after only 18 months

“Now is the time to step away."

Supreme Court sides with music producer in copyright case over sample in Flo Rida hit

Supreme Court sides with music producer in copyright case over sample in Flo Rida hit - The Supreme Court has sided with a music producer in a copyright case, allowing him to seek more than a decade's worth of damages over a sample used in a Flo Rida song

Tata Steel strike moves closer as union secures backing for action

The prospect of a strike across Tata Steel's UK operations has gained further traction after a key union secured support for industrial action.

KTM Is Finally Bringing Back a Street Superbike With the 990 RC R

This is not a drill, people!

US preparing new military aid packages for Ukraine - State Department

The United States is preparing new military aid packages for Ukraine that will allow it to return to the previous level of arms supplies, according to US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller. The journalists asked whether the US would accelerate the supply of weapons to Ukraine in light of the latest Russian missile attack. The State Depart...

Kate Forbes gets Scotland’s Deputy First Minister job after agreeing not to contest SNP leadership

John Swinney has appointed Kate Forbes as Scotland’s Deputy First Minister after she extracted a high price for agreeing not to stand against him for the SNP leadership. Mr Swinney made Ms Forbes his deputy and Economy Secretary in his new Cabinet, giving her responsibility for fixing poor relations between the SNP and Scotland’s business community...

No, ‘hundreds’ of bodies of NATO soldiers were not repatriated from Ukraine

Misinformation regarding NATO and Ukrainian allies have seen a spike in recent months on social media, following Emmanuel Macron’s comments on sending western ground troops to fight in Ukraine. We tell you more in this edition of Truth or Fake.

US crypto entrepreneur arrested in Dubai alleges torture by police

An American cryptocurrency entrepreneur locked in a legal dispute with the CEO of the collapsed crypto fund HyperVerse has been detained in Dubai and alleges police have tortured him into signing a false confession, the Guardian can reveal. Edel Hsieh, 43, from California, was first arrested in March at Dubai’s airport while attempting to fly to London. Police beat him during his interrogation, he said. “They torture us for our confession,” said...

Zelenskyy says Russia holds initiative on front, but Ukraine will stop it upon receiving arms

Ukraine will be able to stop the Russian offensive in the east if the arms supplies increase, says President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at a joint press conference with the President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola. "With increased arms supplies, we will be able to stop them (the Russian troops - ed.) in the east. They have the initiative there...

Pro-Palestine protesters disrupt University of Sheffield awards ceremony

Pro-Palestine protesters disrupt University of Sheffield awards ceremony -

Jadon Sancho's stance on leaving Manchester United permanently

It's nearing decision time.

Two Premier League clubs enquire about signing Mason Greenwood

At least two Premier League clubs have enquired about signing Mason Greenwood but the controversial Manchester United striker is still more likely to move overseas if sold this summer. Greenwood, 22, has caught the attention of Spanish audiences this season after scoring 10 goals in 31 appearances on loan at Getafe. Sources in Spain insist Atletico...

Nara Chandra Babu Naidu vows to repeal Land Titling Act within 24 hours of NDA government formation

Nara Chandra Babu Naidu criticizes YSRCP, promises to continue development projects like Amaravathi and Polavaram, and pledges support for public welfare initiatives like Super Six and aid for Dwacra women.

Matteo Berrettini suffers another heartbreaking injury setback at Italian Open

Hammer blow for former Wimbledon finalist Berrettini as injury nightmare continues.

Ian Gelder: Game Of Thrones star who played Kevan Lannister dies aged 74

Ian Gelder: Game Of Thrones star who played Kevan Lannister dies aged 74 - The British actor was diagnosed with bile duct cancer in December

Three men arrested in UK on suspicion of 'commission, preparation and instigation of acts of terrorism'

Three men arrested in UK on suspicion of 'commission, preparation and instigation of acts of terrorism' -

Neuralink brain implant test suffers technical issues

Neuralink brain implant test suffers technical issues - Patient Noland Arbaugh has used the Neuralink N1 brain-computer interface implant to play Mario Kart on Nintendo Switch and participate in Neuralink’s tests

Retired pro wrestler who ran twice for Congress pleads not guilty in Las Vegas murder case

Retired pro wrestler who ran twice for Congress pleads not guilty in Las Vegas murder case - A retired professional wrestler and former congressional candidate in Nevada and Texas has pleaded not guilty to a murder charge in the death of a man last year at a Las Vegas Strip hotel

Kate Winslet stars as war photographer who washed in Hitler’s bath

Looking every inch the battle-hardened foreign correspondent, this is Kate Winslet as World War Two photographer Lee Miller. These are the first images of the Oscar-winning British actress in Lee, the upcoming biopic of the courageous Miller, whose celebrated escapades included bathing in Hitler’s bath in the last days of the war. The film is based...

United States : Donald Trump faces jail threat over gag order violation

Donald Trump returns to his hush money trial Tuesday facing a threat of jail time for additional gag order violations as prosecutors gear up to summon big-name witnesses in the final weeks of the case. Story by Monte Francis.

Smoke seen for miles as huge fire breaks out

Massive plumes of smoke billowed into the sky after a huge fire broke out at a factory in Staffordshire.

UK refuses to sign global vaccine treaty, The Telegraph reports

(Reuters) - Britain is refusing to sign the World Health Organization's pandemic accord because the country says it would have to give away a fifth of its vaccines, the Telegraph reported on Wednesday. Britain will only agree to a legally binding global accord if there is a commitment that British-made shots are used for what the country deems to be its own national interest, the Telegraph said.

Treasure hunter backed by Sir Paul Marshall loses legal battle over World War Two silver

A treasure hunting company backed by hedge fund billionaire Sir Paul Marshall has lost a legal battle over more than 2,000 silver bars recovered from a World War II shipwreck. Argentum Exploration, which was founded by British racing car champion Ross Hyett and secured early financial support from Sir Paul, suffered a High Court defeat in a case re...

Gender violence plagues Australia, government announces new measures

Thousands of people have taken to the streets to protest against a surge in male violence against women in Australia. Tom Canetti takes a look at how the government is responding, and what other countries have implemented successful strategies.

Donald Trump’s teenage son Barron launches foray into politics

Donald Trump’s son Barron is to enter the political arena after his high school graduation as one of the delegates who will officially pick his father to be the Republican candidate for president. The 18-year-old, who is the son of Melania Trump, has been deliberately shielded from public life for much of his childhood. However, he has agreed to st...

More storms forecast for UK following a weekend of sunshine

Christian Horner’s verdict on McLaren with key admission made following Miami defeat

With McLaren having heavily upgraded in Miami, Christian Horner was asked how much of a threat they are now to Red Bull.

Classifications Giro d'Italia 2024: Caruso loses more than fifteen minutes, Groves overtakes Merlier in points classification

For 21 days straight, this article from In de Leiderstrui gives you daily updates on the different classifications in the Giro d'Italia 2024. That covers the fight for the pink, purple, blue and white jerseys, along with the team rankings. Pink jersey: General classification Giro d'Italia 2024 1. Tadej Pogacar2. Geraint Thomas + 0.463. Daniel Felipe Martínez + 0.474. Cian Uijtdebroeks + 0.555. Einer Rubio + 0.566. Lorenzo Fortunato + 1.077....

Alert girl, 2, saves neighbours from flat fire

A two-year-old girl who saved two neighbours from a flat fire with her quick thinking has been praised by firefighters.

China anger as US missile destroyer sails through Taiwan Strait

A US warship has sailed through the Taiwan Strait - prompting an angry response from China.

Rutte and Scholz confirm participation in Peace Summit - Zelenskyy

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held telephone conversations with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, according to the President's X account. Germany During the talks, Zelenskyy welcomed Scholz's decision to participate in the Peace Summit. In particular, the parties instructed the teams to work on engaging as many coun...

Superman first look: James Gunn unveils David Corenswet as Man of Steel

Superman first look: James Gunn unveils David Corenswet as Man of Steel - The ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ director teased the forthcoming film with the message: ‘Get ready’