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Elon Musk to cut 14,000 Tesla jobs amid electric car slowdown

Tesla is cutting more than 14,000 jobs in the biggest layoffs in its history, as Elon Musk’s car company reckons with slowing demand for electric cars and aggressive competition from cut-price Chinese rivals. In an internal email, Mr Musk told staff he had made the “difficult decision to reduce our headcount by more than 10pc globally”. Tesla emplo...

Zelenskyy signs mobilization law: Effective date revealed

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed the draft law on mobilization No. 10449, according to the website of the Verkhovna Rada (Parliament). On the morning of April 16, the draft law was sent to the President for signature. At 3:43 p.m., Zelenskyy signed it. According to the rules, the law will come into effect one month after the Pres...

What to know about the prison sentence for a movie armorer in a fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin

What to know about the prison sentence for a movie armorer in a fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin - A movie weapons armorer has received the maximum sentence of 18 months in jail for involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer by Alec Baldwin on the set of the Western film “Rust.”

Dr Martens investors should be kicking themselves

Unfortunately for headline-writing purposes, the chief executive of Dr Martens has not been given the boot after issuing the company’s fifth – yes, fifth – profits warning in its three years as a listed company. Kenny Wilson has merely decided of his own accord to leave and, indeed, may take his time about it. He could be in post until next March before he hands over to Ije Nwokorie, a former Apple executive who became the chief brand officer...

Judge upholds colossal defamation verdict against Rudy Giuliani

Judge upholds colossal defamation verdict against Rudy Giuliani - The judge dismissed one of Mr Giuliani’s five arguments as ‘delivered with obvious crocodile tears’

'Get back to the office': Minister's rebuke to civil servants still working from home

'Get back to the office': Minister's rebuke to civil servants still working from home - Cabinet Office minister John Glen stressed working from home should be the ‘exception and not the rule’

Newcastle complete their first signing of the summer transfer window - before it's even opened

Newcastle have managed to secure the signature of one player before the transfer window has even opened

Questor: Buy shares in this gold and silver miner to protect your wealth

Shares in Fresnillo have risen by around 30pc this month alone. Questor has done its research on the silver miner and suggests that investors may be inclined to wait for any pullback, as the FTSE 100 company’s shares feel a little overbought at these prices. However, the inflationary drumbeat remains loud, silver is starting to shine and Fresnillo’...

Tom Hiddleston reveals John Le Carre contributed to new series of The Night Manager

Tom Hiddleston has revealed that the late John le Carré contributed to the newly announced series of The Night Manager. The actor, 43, talked about the author’s contribution as he failed to rule out fellow actor Hugh Laurie’s return as the arms-dealing villain. Speaking after it was announced that the Emmy and Golden Globe-winning series would be r...

More Red Bull revelations as one driver ‘was’ offered Sergio Perez’s race seat

There "was" reportedly one driver who did turn down a Red Bull approach...

Scientists find explanation for astonishingly bright signal coming from space

Scientists find explanation for astonishingly bright signal coming from space - The ‘BOAT’ – or brightest of all time – appears to have come from the explosion of a massive star, but a new mystery has opened

Map reveals seven-mile chunk of the M25 due to close next month

Spire collapses as fire engulfs Copenhagen's historic stock exchange

By Tom Little and Isabelle Yr Carlsson COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - A fire ripped through Copenhagen's Old Stock Exchange, one of the Danish capital's best-known buildings, on Tuesday, engulfing its spire which collapsed in a scene reminiscent of the 2019 blaze at Paris' Notre-Dame. Emergency services, employees from the Danish Chamber of Commerce, including its CEO Brian Mikkelsen, and even

Ukraine, Turkiye, Russia negotiated on navigation in Black Sea - Reuters

Ukraine was considering the possibility of signing an agreement to ensure the security of navigation in the Black Sea. Such negotiations allegedly took place between Kyiv, Moscow, and Ankara over two months, according to Reuters. Reuters states that the parties reached an agreement on the text, which was supposed to be announced by Turkiye, but Ukr...

Corrections and clarifications

. An opinion piece (The Cass report is already being used to fuel anti-trans hate, 12 April, Journal, p3) said that Julie Bindel, in reacting to the Cass review, had likened to Jimmy Savile people “who believe in gender-affirming healthcare for trans children”. Bindel has asked us to make clear that she was referring to those recommending and enabling a medical route to transition for children. . Other recently amended articles include:...

Russia-Ukraine war: Frontline update as of April 16

In Ukraine, there were 104 military clashes on the front line over the past day. Russian forces actively attacked in two directions in the Donetsk region, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Enemy attacks Overall, the enemy launched 16 missiles and 31 aviation strikes, as well as conducted 79 artillery attacks using multi...

The £1bn South Wales Metro rail project gives Cardiff a raw deal says its architect

Professor Mark Barry says just two trains an hour on the City and Coryton lines is not a turn-up-and-go Metro in Cardiff

Man Utd secure deal for ‘Scouse Lionel Messi’ as major Liverpool transfer miss is confirmed

United will this week announce they have secured the signing of one of the biggest prospects in the game - much to Ratcliffe's delight

Chelsea penalty meltdown sparks fresh Cole Palmer concerns

Chelsea should have been all smiles after thrashing Everton 6-0. Instead, a penalty meltdown could put more pressure on the club's ability to hold onto star man Cole Palmer.

Disney Plus is the first to stream in DTS:X audio — here's all the movies you can watch

Disney Plus audio is getting a major upgrade — and it starts with an IMAX Enhanced Queen concert.

Chelsea set to submit bid for £51m star who's top 1% for non-penalty goals

The Blues are reportedly interested in a summer deal to sign the impressive midfielder.

IDF releases footage of Hezbollah strike

The commander of Hezbollah's coastal sector has been killed in an Israeli strike, the IDF has said.

‘It’s taken a Tudor lifetime to get it made’: How Shardlake finally got the TV treatment

Given the predilection in tele­vis­ion these days for turning bestsellers into binge-­watches, it’s something of a shock to realise that it’s taken producer Stevie Lee more than two decades to bring C J Sansom’s Tudor ­murder-mystery novels to the screen. ­Sansom granted her the rights to his first novel, Dissolution, featuring the lawyer-turned-­d...

Birmingham airport suspends operations after plane security incident

Birmingham airport has temporarily suspended operations because of a security incident on an aircraft. A spokesperson for the airport said: “The aircraft landed safely and all passengers and crew have disembarked. All customers due to travel should make their way to the airport and check in as normal.” A number of flights due to arrive at the airport on Tuesday evening were delayed, with the arrivals board showing flights from around 4.20pm...

‘He was marvellous’, says JLS dancer’s mother after inquest

‘He was marvellous’, says JLS dancer’s mother after inquest - Jack Pointer Mackenzie, 35, was found dead at his home in Brent, London, on September 5, 2023.

Gordon Ramsay pub squatters open venue as community cafe 'for victims of gentrification'

Gordon Ramsay pub squatters open venue as community cafe 'for victims of gentrification' - The squatters held their first event, a ‘Paint ‘n’ Chinwag’ session, inside the York and Albany pub on Monday

Arsenal injury update: Martin Odegaard and Jurrien Timber latest news, return dates

Arsenal injury update: Martin Odegaard and Jurrien Timber latest news, return dates - Mikel Arteta tight-lipped on issue for club captain

Trump Media shares tank after filing shows more stock may be sold

By Echo Wang (Reuters) -Shares of Donald Trump's social media company slumped 18% on Monday, extending losses since the stock's debut last month, after the company said it could sell millions of shares in coming months, including the former president's entire stake. Trading in Trump Media & Technology Group, which operates Truth Social, has been volatile since its listing on March 26, attracting

Liz Truss quiz: did she really say that in her book?

Cometh the hour, cometh the memoir, and from Tuesday people can enjoy in full the apocalyptically titled Liz Truss book Ten Years to Save the West. She says she wants people to read it to “learn the lessons of the battle I lost”. That battle apparently being staying in Downing Street for more than 49 days. But how much have you picked up from the published snippets and Truss’s interviews about her book? Can you spot what she actually said from...

South Koreans still seek answers 10 years after Sewol ferry disaster

By Sebin Choi and Dogyun Kim ANSAN, South Korea (Reuters) - South Korea remembered the 304 people, most of them school children, who died on the Sewol ferry on the 10th anniversary of its sinking on Tuesday, with families calling for a proper apology for the unnecessary deaths of their loved ones. Many parents attended a memorial service in the city of Ansan, home of the 250 children who died on

Superdry founder insists 'I love this company' as he puts in £10m to save business

Superdry founder insists 'I love this company' as he puts in £10m to save business - The company will delist from the stock market allowing Dunkerton to focus on retailing – and avoids the business falling into administration

Charles Leclerc makes worrying F1 pecking order prediction ahead of Chinese GP comeback

Charles Leclerc hopes to be in the hunt in China, but acknowledged that might not be the case at the front.

‘Tornado’ tears through UK as Met Office issues severe wind warning

‘Tornado’ tears through UK as Met Office issues severe wind warning - The ‘tornado’ left debris scattered across streets in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire

Manchester City report: Pep Guardiola identifies replacement for outgoing Kevin De Bruyne

Manchester City talisman Kevin De Bruyne looks set to leave the club after nine years, with Pep Guardiola keen on an all-action replacement for the Belgian

Meet the supporters and protesters outside Trump’s criminal trial

Meet the supporters and protesters outside Trump’s criminal trial -

Fallout London delayed indefinitely after 'game-breaking' Fallout 4 next-gen update

Fallout London delayed indefinitely after 'game-breaking' Fallout 4 next-gen update - The ambitious mod was set to transport players to a future London devastated by nuclear war

Doja Cat keeps up surprise guest trend in closing first weekend of Coachella

Doja Cat keeps up surprise guest trend in closing first weekend of Coachella - Actor Will Smith appeared during J Balvin’s show while Justin Bieber surprised festival-goers during Tems’ set.

More migrants crossing the Channel are from Vietnam than anywhere else

More Channel migrants have come from Vietnam this year than any other country as the Government urged the Lords to drop its opposition to the Rwanda Bill. The surge in Vietnamese migrants has been blamed by Downing Street for contributing to the record numbers crossing this year. Some 534 people reached the UK on Sunday, the highest in a single day...

Flights diverted at one of world's busiest airports after year's rainfall in a day

Flights arriving into Dubai airport - the world's busiest for international travel - are being temporarily diverted this evening to other locations as the city-state is hit by major flooding after heavy rainfall.

Met Office Tuesday morning weather forecast 16/04/2024

16 April - National weather forecast presented by Aidan McGivern.

Sterling holds at five-month low after UK labour data

By Anna Pruchnicka LONDON (Reuters) -Sterling stayed at a five-month low versus the dollar on Tuesday, after data showed Britain's unemployment rate rose by more-than-expected. The pound was last flat on the day against the dollar at $1.24475, having touched its lowest since Nov. 17, earlier in the session. It was also steady versus the euro, which stood at 85.36 pence. The UK unemployment

One of London's richest families takes feud to High Court

One of London's richest families takes feud to High Court - The Salem family has been split for decades by a row over who is entitled to the profits from a London-based trading empire that operates mainly in west Africa

Ten Hag sack: Several Man Utd stars convinced Dutchman is gone, as Ratcliffe delay risks player exodus

A troubling report has claimed several members of the Man Utd dressing room are delaying decisions on their futures at the club amid the delay in sacking Ten Hag

Michael Portillo is back with a new travel series

The rail enthusiast is taking us to his favourite European cities

Xi Jinping shares principles to prevent war in Ukraine from getting out of control

During his meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Chinese leader Xi Jinping outlined "four principles" to prevent the escalation of the war in Ukraine and to restore peace, according to BBC. Xi emphasized that countries should focus on "supporting peace and stability" and avoid pursuing selfish goals. He said it is crucial to cool down the sit...

Charges against Trump and Jan. 6 rioters at stake as Supreme Court hears debate over obstruction law

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday is taking up the first of two cases that could affect the criminal prosecution of former President Donald Trump for his efforts to overturn his election loss in 2020. Hundreds of charges stemming from the Capitol riot also are at stake. The justices are hearing arguments over the charge of obstruction of an official proceeding. That charge, stemming from a law passed in the aftermath of the Enron...

All Blacks star Jordie Barrett to make Leinster switch as long-term future secured

All Blacks centre Jordie Barrett will be moving to Leinster in 2024 on a six-month deal as part of a new long-term contract with New Zealand Rugby.

Channel 4 News presenter Cathy Newman says deepfake was 'incredibly invasive'

Channel 4 News presenter Cathy Newman says deepfake was 'incredibly invasive' - The Ministry of Justice has announced creating a sexually explicit deepfake image will be made an offence under new legislation

Andy Murray on track for Wimbledon finale as he avoids surgery

Andy Murray’s prospects of a satisfying Wimbledon finale have received a significant boost with the news that he will resume hitting in the next few days. Murray ruptured two ankle ligaments in Miami three weeks ago, and has spent much of that time wearing a protective boot on his left foot. Crucially, though, he has avoided surgery, which would ha...

The passport rule that prevented Vicky Pattison from boarding her flight – and how to avoid the same mistake

The passport rule that prevented Vicky Pattison from boarding her flight – and how to avoid the same mistake - The former I’m a Celebrity star was prevented from boarding an easyJet flight to Italy