Study discovers hidden mechanism behind rapid COVID variants

The SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID has the unsettling ability of often generating variants of itself. Other viruses also mutate, but as SARS-CoV-2 quickly spread throughout the entire human population during the pandemic, killing millions, the virus' dynamic evolution posed a serious problem...

Italian media share devastating new update on Udogie injury from Tottenham

The defender has already been ruled out for the rest of Tottenham's Premier League matches.

Australia PM calls Musk 'arrogant billionaire' after court orders X to hide church stabbing posts

By Renju Jose SYDNEY (Reuters) - An Australian court has ordered X to hide some posts commenting on the stabbing of a bishop in Sydney, deepening a war of words between the social media platform's owner Elon Musk and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Australia's federal court late on Monday granted the country's cyber regulator, the eSafety commissioner, a two-day injunction requiring

Inside the ‘sinking belt’ where dozens of cities are falling beneath the sea

Irish premier apologises on behalf of state to Stardust victims and families

Irish premier apologises on behalf of state to Stardust victims and families - Forty-eight people were killed when a blaze ripped through the Dublin nightclub in 1981.

Dubai airport chaos: Emirates boss writes open letter after hundreds of thousands passengers stranded

Dubai airport chaos: Emirates boss writes open letter after hundreds of thousands passengers stranded - ‘Our response has been far from perfect’ writes Sir Tim Clark in open letter to passengers

Donald Trump set for another $1.25bn Truth Social windfall

Donald Trump set for another $1.25bn Truth Social windfall - The former president’s majority stake in parent company Trump Media could result in a billion-dollar bonus on Tuesday

White House official demands investigation into Wada’s handling of Chinese doping case

A leading White House official has called for an independent investigation into how anti-doping authorities cleared 23 Chinese swimmers after they tested positive for a banned drug just months before the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. Rahul Gupta, who is the director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy and Joe Biden’s top anti-doping official, a...

Tesla Consumed by Chaos in Shift to Musk's Robotaxi Dream

It has been a tough year at Tesla, with its stock sliding more than 40% amid slumping sales, confusing product decisions and more price cuts. And now, Musk has ordered up the company's biggest layoffs ever and staked its future on a next-generation, self-driving vehicle concept called the robotaxi. Bloomberg's Craig Trudell joins Ed Ludlow and Caroline Hyde on "Bloomberg Technology."

Kia Joorabchian ‘accosted’ by debt collectors working for agent Saif Alrubie, court told

One of the Premier League’s best known football agents was confronted by about 12 debt collectors at his office – and separately relieved of his expensive watch at a restaurant – as part of an effort to pressure him into repaying money, Southwark crown court has heard. Kia Joorabchian - whose footballer clients have included Carlos Tevez, Javier Mascherano and Philippe Coutinho - was “accosted” by associates of another agent, Saif Alrubie, as...

Russian hackers fuelled Princess of Wales conspiracy theories, says security expert

A Russian hacking group named Doppelgänger fuelled conspiracy theories about the Princess of Wales, an online security expert said. The group, which was first detected spreading misinformation in 2022, is run by a commercial organisation out of Russia to sow distrust in public institutions, including the British monarchy. Martin Innes, a professor ...

Welsh government set to announce changes to 20mph limits

The Welsh government is set to announce changes to the default 20mph speed limit.

Families want ‘truth, answers and accountability’ at Covid inquiry hearing in NI

Families want ‘truth, answers and accountability’ at Covid inquiry hearing in NI - The inquiry chaired by Baroness Hallett will sit in Belfast for three weeks from next Tuesday.

Rwanda policy ‘unworkable and morally repugnant’ – Yousaf

The UK Government’s Rwanda Bill was passed by Westminster on Monday night.

I found out about the Home Office's Rwanda plan a day before I crossed the English Channel

At one point, the boat's motor stopped – so the 37 men, women and children began to cry, scream and pray.

Board of Deputies calls for teaching union to be investigated over anti-Semitism

The UK’s largest Jewish community organisation has called for an investigation into complaints of anti-Semitism at the National Education Union. The Board of Deputies of British Jews demanded action as it claimed the teaching union had become a “hostile” environment for Jewish teachers. It said it has received complaints from members after a Jewish...

Celine Dion addresses touring plans following Stiff Person Syndrome diagnosis

Celine Dion addresses touring plans following Stiff Person Syndrome diagnosis - The ‘All By Myself’ singer cancelled her world tour in 2023 after revealing she had been diagnosed with stiff person syndrome

Supreme Court will decide whether Trump is immune from federal prosecution. Here’s what’s next

Supreme Court will decide whether Trump is immune from federal prosecution. Here’s what’s next - The court’s decision — whenever it comes — will go a long way in determining a trial date for Trump in one of the four criminal prosecutions that he faces

Hit 80s band announces tour and promises to play songs from all 11 albums

Trump called this visa 'very bad' for Americans. Truth Social applied for one

MIAMI (AP) — The social media company founded by former President Donald Trump applied for a business visa program that he sought to restrict during his administration and which many of his allies want him to curtail in a potential second term. Trump Media & Technology Group, the company behind Truth Social, filed an application in June 2022 for an H-1B visa for a worker at a $65,000 annual salary, the lowest wage category allowed under the...

Norway announces significant increase in military aid to Ukraine

Espen Barth Eide, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway, announced that Norway plans a "significant" increase in aid to Ukraine. The amount has yet to be determined and will be discussed in the near future, according to Le Monde. He noted that "it is about a significant increase, which is relevant compared to what we have done so far." Accordin...

Russia-Ukraine war: Frontline update as of April 23

In Ukraine, 86 combat engagements took place in the frontline over the last day. Russia significantly intensified assaults in the Donetsk region, according to Ukrainian Armed Forces General Staff. Russian attacks In total, Russia launched 6 missile and 77 air strikes, fired about 100 times from multiple launch rocket systems at the positions of Ukr...

Carlos Sainz admits to ‘uncomfortable’ frustration as ‘sad fact’ realised at Chinese GP

Carlos Sainz says he is feeling "uncomfortable" about his current position, as he bids to find a new employer for 2025...

Casemiro reveals Man Utd team-mate played FA Cup semi-final while injured

'I don't know how many injuries we have with different players.'

David Pecker, former National Enquirer publisher, testifies in Trump hush-money trial

David Pecker, the ex-publisher of the National Enquirer, was the first prosecution witness to appear against Donald Trump on Monday. His friendship with the former president stretches back decades. One ex-employee said that he attempted to model himself on Mr Trump, while prosecutors claim the men formed a “criminal conspiracy” to influence the 201...

Israeli military release video they claim to show airstrike that killed Hezbollah official

Israeli military release video they claim to show airstrike that killed Hezbollah official -

Biden made two important promises in his conversation with Zelenskyy: What Ukraine can expect

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy today, on April 22, had a conversation with his American counterpart Joe Biden. They discussed the weapons supplies needed by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, according to the Ukrainian president's Telegram page. Biden assured Zelenskyy that he would immediately sign the bill providing assistance to Ukraine upon its approv...

Zelenskyy and Biden agreed on supply of ATACMS to Ukraine

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President of the United States Joe Biden have agreed on the supply of ATACMS, Ukraine's head of state announced this during his evening address. According to Zelenskyy, he discussed with Biden the issue of Ukraine's defense against Russian attacks. In particular, the supply of Patriot air defense systems...

Brazil judge gives X five days to explain alleged non-compliance with court ruling

By Ricardo Brito BRASILIA (Reuters) - A Brazilian Supreme Court justice has given social media platform X until Friday to explain why it allegedly did not fully comply with earlier rulings ordering the Elon Musk-owned company to block certain accounts. The decision is part of an inquiry opened earlier this month by Justice Alexandre de Moraes into Musk, after the billionaire said he would

Chris King, US rapper and friend of Justin Bieber, dies after shooting in Nashville

Chris King, US rapper and friend of Justin Bieber, dies after shooting in Nashville - Bieber and Trippie Redd pay tribute to late trap star

Man Utd and INEOS have one major concern over sacking Erik ten Hag

The Dutchman's job at Old Trafford may be safe...

Iranian air defence radar was struck in Israeli attack, satellite pictures suggest

An air defence radar was struck during the Israeli strike on Iran last week, new satellite pictures suggest.

North Korea conducts nuclear counterattack exercise, South Korea threatens 'end of regime'

South Korea has issued a warning to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) about the consequences of Pyongyang's potential use of nuclear weapons, according to Yonhap. Nuclear exercises The DPRK conducted its first-ever nuclear counterattack drill led by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. The exercises reportedly involved a salvo missile la...

Kendji Girac: French singer who won The Voice seriously injured in shooting

Kendji Girac: French singer who won The Voice seriously injured in shooting - The 27-year-old was shot in the chest while visiting Biscarrosse

Russia has up to 25,000 troops trying to storm Chasiv Yar area, Kyiv says

KYIV (Reuters) - Russia has a force of 20,000-25,000 troops trying to storm the eastern Ukrainian town of Chasiv Yar and surrounding villages, Ukraine's military said on Monday, describing the situation in the area as difficult. Ukraine has full control of Chasiv Yar, which lies on strategic high ground in the partially-occupied Donetsk region, but Kyiv's top commander has said Russia wants to

All 10 crew members killed after two naval helicopters collide mid-air during training in Malaysia

All 10 crew members killed after two naval helicopters collide mid-air during training in Malaysia - Aircraft collide during training session ahead of Royal Malaysian Navy celebrations

Rory McIlroy returns to PGA Tour Policy Board in bid to end LIV Golf turmoil

Rory McIlroy has made the surprise decision to rejoin the PGA Tour policy board in the effort to help steer through a deal with the Saudi Public Investment Fund after resigning his position as a player director six months ago. McIlroy quit the role in November, citing “professional and personal commitments”, although the world No 2 later admitted t...

Ford to launch new Mustang variant next year

Firm promises “the best is absolutely yet to come” as it celebrates pony car’s 60th anniversary

Labour MP ‘may have misled’ Parliament with response to Cass Review

A Labour MP admitted on Monday she “may have misled” the House of Commons by quoting a briefing issued by Stonewall in response to the Cass Review. Dawn Butler claimed in a debate last week that “over 100 studies” were excluded from the landmark report into gender identity services by Dr Hilary Cass, a paediatric consultant. But Dr Cass clarified o...

Met chief apologises to Stephen Lawrence’s mother over ‘unacceptable’ failure

Sir Mark Rowley, the Metropolitan Police commissioner, has apologised to the mother of Stephen Lawrence after failing to keep her updated about a potential new development in the case and said an outside force would assess any fresh evidence. Sir Mark had promised to answer questions stemming from a BBC investigation last year, in which Matthew Whi...

Bollywood stars Ranveer Singh and Aamir Khan file police complaint after being targeted by deepfakes

Bollywood stars Ranveer Singh and Aamir Khan file police complaint after being targeted by deepfakes - Deepfake videos of actors endorsing political party go viral on social media

Apple says it will hold event on May 7

(Reuters) - Apple will hold an event on May 7, the company said on Tuesday, amid reports that it would roll out the long-anticipated revamped versions of the iPad Pro and iPad Air next month. The Cupertino, California-based company did not disclose more details about the event that would start at 7 a.m. PT (2 p.m. GMT). Bloomberg News had reported late in March that Apple's overseas suppliers

Queen says father would be ‘so pleased’ on visit to regiment as Colonel-in-Chief

Queen says father would be ‘so pleased’ on visit to regiment as Colonel-in-Chief - Camilla met serving Royal Lancers and veterans at their barracks in Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire.

Indonesia's biggest party confirms President Jokowi no longer a member after backing Prabowo

By Ananda Teresia JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia President Joko Widodo and his son, incoming vice president Gibran Rakabuming Raka, are no longer members of the country's largest party after they backed rival candidate and election winner Prabowo Subianto, a party official said on Tuesday. Their exit will put the spotlight on the next moves for the popular Jokowi, as the outgoing president is

US Congressman on timing of Ukraine's aid: Sooner than anyone thinks is possible

Ukraine will receive aid from the United States of America sooner than expected, according to the members of the US House of Representatives, Thomas Kane and Bill Keating, who arrived in Kyiv on a visit. According to Kane, a number of people both in the United States and in Ukraine know what the bill provides for and what it allows, including for t...

WWE Backlash France preview with UK start time for Cody Rhodes' first big test

The huge premium live event in fast approaching.

Sonny Bill Williams: Australian host calls for All Blacks legend to be sacked in extraordinary attack

Sonny Bill Williams has been criticised for his social media activity.

North East deals of the week: key contracts, acquisitions and investments

Companies taking part in this week's round-up include Hines and Olympian Homes, Geowarmth, Grid Smarter Cities, Blackstone, AAP, Red Rover Interactive and Vrai

Reporting in India ‘too difficult’ under Modi, says departing Australian journalist

The south-Asia correspondent for Australia’s national broadcaster, Avani Dias, has been forced out of India after her reporting fell foul of the Indian government, in a sign of the increasing pressure on journalists in the country under Narendra Modi. Dias, who has been based in Delhi for the ABC since January 2022, said she felt the government had made it “too difficult” for her to continue to do her job, claiming it blocked her from accessing...

Dame Esther Rantzen says she is not well enough to attend assisted dying debate

MPs will debate assisted dying on Monday