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Savannah Gankiewicz of Hawaii crowned Miss USA after previous winner resigned, citing mental health

Savannah Gankiewicz of Hawaii crowned Miss USA after previous winner resigned, citing mental health - Savannah Gankiewicz of Hawaii has been crowned Miss USA 2023, more than a week after the previous titleholder resigned for mental health reasons

Scottish minister recovering in intensive care after ‘major surgery’

Scottish minister recovering in intensive care after ‘major surgery’ - Richard Lochhead initially fell unwell last week.

Entire US town in California goes on sale for $6,600,000

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'I blocked her number': Ex-head of IT says Paula Vennells 'hoped to avoid' Post Office inquiry

A former Post Office executive has said she was forced to block ex-boss Paula Vennells' phone number after the ex-CEO called multiple times asking for help to avoid an independent inquiry into the Horizon IT scandal.

Rishi Sunak confronted on why he ‘hates pensioners’ in live TV grilling

Rishi Sunak confronted on why he ‘hates pensioners’ in live TV grilling -

Three banking giants slash mortgage rates

Mortgages are falling amid hopes central interest rates could be cut as early as the start of summer. Barclays has announced it is lowering fixed-rate mortgage deals by up to 0.45 percentage points from Friday, while HSBC and TSB have also announced smaller rate reductions. Brokers expect a string of lenders to make similar reductions in borrowing ...

New piece in F1 2025 driver puzzle fitted as Max Verstappen drops future hint – F1 news round-up

Wednesday's fast-paced news roundup has arrived...

Liverpool transfer values: Latest market prices for every first-team player

Liverpool are heading into a massive summer transfer window with many questions to be answered, and likely several key arrivals and departures.

Eurovision winner Nemo urges Switzerland to acknowledge third gender

Eurovision winner Nemo urges Switzerland to acknowledge third gender - ‘The Code’ singer called on Swiss justice minister to reconsider government’s stance

Ange Postecoglou left fuming after Tottenham coach told him to 'play the kids'

The Aussie coach was seething after his side's defeat to Manchester City.

Met Office reveals if UK will see 35°C ‘Saharan plume’ this month

Boeing 747 engine bursts into flames during takeoff

The plane took off from Makassar, Indonesia, bound for Medina in Saudi Arabia but had to turn back after flames were spotted leaping from the engine during takeoff.

NHS demanded fingerprints from staff as it hunted whistleblower

NHS bosses hunting a whistleblower demanded fingerprints from a doctor who has warned that medics “don’t stand a chance” if they raise concerns. Patricia Mills, a consultant in anaesthetics and critical care, said she would “never be the same again” after being hounded by managers who also demanded handwriting samples from her. They were trying to ...

Man Utd transfer news: Raphael Varane shock move a huge boost to Red Devils' hopes of landing replacement

Raphael Varane’s next steps in professional football will come away from Manchester United, but while the former France international defender has been linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League, other options are opening up for him.

Prosus and Naspers name iFood head Bloisi as new CEO

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) -Dutch technology investor Prosus and its South African parent group Naspers on Friday named the head of their iFood business, Fabricio Bloisi, as their new CEO, replacing long-time boss Bob van Dijk who stepped down last September. The companies, whose main asset is Prosus's 26% stake in Chinese tech giant Tencent, said Bloisi - currently the CEO of Latin American food

Student who addressed Labour pledge-card launch went to fee-paying school

A student who appeared at an event with Sir Keir Starmer promoting Labour education policy went to a fee-paying school, it has emerged. Tito Molokwu, a master’s student at the London School of Economics, praised Sir Keir for a platform that includes the introduction of VAT on independent school fees. But the Guido Fawkes website reported Ms Molokwu...

Alan Bates rejects second offer of compensation following Post Office Horizon scandal

Alan Bates has rejected a second offer of compensation for the Post Office Horizon scandal, as the former sub-postmaster said he was readying himself for an “ongoing uphill struggle” with his claim. The campaigner, whose fight for justice inspired the ITV drama Mr Bates vs The Post Office, turned down a “derisory” offer from the Government in Janua...

Trump 'heading for a conviction'

Sky News US Political Commentator and Trump biographer Michael Wolff has told Sky News that Donald Trump is "headed for a conviction".

Strictly's Rose Ayling-Ellis lands role in new BBC thriller

She'll appear in a groundbreaking new show.

VAR league table: Which club has been wronged most – and who has benefited

“That’s wrong that, Daz” could be the words engraved on the tombstone of VAR, offering a reminder that football technology needed competent humans running the system and that every decision had a winner and a loser. ‌Liverpool were the unlucky ones in the case of Daz, aka Darren England, the video-assistant referee who checked the footage after Sim...

Zoo experts hatch one of world's rarest birds to help save them from extinction

Conservationists have managed to hatch one of the rarest birds on the planet - bringing fresh hope the critically endangered species can be saved from extinction. The blue-eyed ground dove chick has become only the third of its kind to ever be raised in human care and only 15 individuals are believed to remain in the wild.

United States: Donald Trump's ex-fixer Michael Cohen testifies in hush money trial

Donald Trump's former personal attorney Michael Cohen returns to the witness stand on Tuesday for what is expected to be a tough grilling by the ex-president's lawyers at his historic hush money trial. More information with FRANCE 24 correspondent in New York, Jessica Le Masurier.

'Some people might be a little bit shocked': David Walliams gives update on Little Britain reboot

'Some people might be a little bit shocked': David Walliams gives update on Little Britain reboot - The cult sketch show has faced criticism for its offensive humour, including blackface, fat-shaming and racial stereotyping

4m-a-year Rangers ace doesn't want to stay at Ibrox, he'll now be sold

According to reports, Wolverhampton Wanderers loanee Fabio Silva does not want to stay at Rangers.

'I Made INDIA Bloc, TMC Will Be In Alliance': Mamata Banerjee Takes U-turn On 'Outside Support' Remark

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday clarified that she made the INDIA bloc and she will be part of alliance if it forms the government at the Centre, ousting the BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.“A lot of people misunderstood me. We will be in INDIA alliance. I made INDIA alliance,” Banerjee said.Banerjee, whose Trinamool Congress had decided to fight the Lok Sabha elections alone in the state after seat-sharing issues with...

British Airways flight from London to Oslo makes emergency landing after smoke billows into cockpit

British Airways flight from London to Oslo makes emergency landing after smoke billows into cockpit - The aircraft was grounded in Amsterdam over safety fears

Sin City loses an icon: Casino that spurred 90s boom in Las Vegas is closing

Sin City loses an icon: Casino that spurred 90s boom in Las Vegas is closing - The iconic Mirage hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip will shut its doors on July 17

Kellogg's factory at Trafford Park to close with 360 jobs lost

The factory, which dates back tot he 1930s, is not suitable for modern production practices, the company said

Doctors say how many steps you should walk a day to lower the risk of death

Doctors say how many steps you should walk a day to lower the risk of death - Thousands of people all wore an accelerometer device on their wrist for seven days to measure exercise levels

Cannes chronicles: A #MeToo red carpet photo to signify an end to women being silenced

Before Judith Godrèche kickstarted a #MeToo wave in the French film industry, she was one of the first prominent actors to go on the record against Harvey Weinstein. Godrèche and the film's collaborators walked the Cannes Film Festival's red carpet Thursday to take a photo with collaborators on her film "Moi Aussi - Me too", which is dedicated to survivors of sexual abuse. Together, they stood on the steps of the Palais des Festivals with hands covering their mouths. Eve Jackson tells us more.

Lucy Letby inquiry should be livestreamed to stop conspiracies, families say

Lucy Letby inquiry should be livestreamed to stop conspiracies, families say - The inquiry will begin in September at Liverpool Town Hall.

Four dead in New Caledonia riots, France declares state of emergency

By Kirsty Needham, Juliette Jabkhiro and Augustin Turpin SYDNEY/PARIS (Reuters) -France declared a state of emergency on the Pacific island of New Caledonia on Wednesday after three young indigenous Kanak and a police official were killed in riots over electoral reform. The state of emergency, which entered into force at 5 a.m. local time (1800 GMT), gives authorities additional powers to ban

Vaughan Gething sacks minister accused of leak over deleted Covid WhatsApps

The First Minister of Wales has sacked a member of his government who he claims leaked a message suggesting he had misled the Covid Inquiry. Labour’s Vaughan Gething, who became First Minister in March, said on Thursday that he had “no alternative” but to dismiss Hannah Blythyn, the minister for social partnership. Mr Gething told the Covid Inquiry...

ChatGPT maker OpenAI and internet forum Reddit announce content deal

Reddit content will come to ChatGPT as part of the deal while Reddit users and moderators will get new AI-powered tools.

35 million forward has now played his last game for Chelsea

A 35 million member of the Chelsea squad, who Thomas Tuchel called "world class", has now played his last game for them.

Robert Fico assassination attempt suspect was government critic who opposed Ukraine war

The would-be assassin of Robert Fico opposed Russia’s war in Ukraine and the prime minister’s weakening of Slovakian anti-corruption laws. Juraj Cintula, a 71-year-old poet from the western town of Levice, posted online rants against Mr Fico before opening fire on the Left-wing nationalist at close range on Wednesday. A photo of the writer publishe...

Rich List 2024: Who are the wealthiest people in the UK?

Rich List 2024: Who are the wealthiest people in the UK? - Gopi Hinduja and his family, which is behind the Indian conglomerate Hinduja Group, have been named as Britain’s richest.

Marcus Rashford involved in angry confrontation with Manchester United fan before crucial Newcastle win

Marcus Rashford involved in angry confrontation with Manchester United fan before crucial Newcastle win - England forward reacted to comments from the crowd during Old Trafford warm-up

Baltimore bridge debris blown up in controlled demolition

The largest remaining piece of debris from Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, which collapsed on March 26, was demolished on Monday. The controlled demolition proceeded as planned after a weather-related delay. The wrecked freighter 'Dali', which has been stuck since the collapse, will now be freed so plans to reopen the Port of Baltimore can proceed.

UK calls for China to push Russia to end war in Ukraine as Xi and Putin meet

UK calls for China to push Russia to end war in Ukraine as Xi and Putin meet - Downing Street said Beijing should encourage Moscow to ‘cease its illegal war’ as the two leaders put on a strong show of unity at a summit.

Tyson Fury makes massive claim about Tyson v Paul fight

Tyson Fury took time out of the build-up for his bout with Oleksandr Usyk this weekend to talk about Mike Tyson and Jake Paul – and he made a pretty big call about the result he expects the result to be. Fury – who was named after the legendary fighter by his father – spoke about how much he’d enjoyed watching Tyson as a younger man, and said it wa...

‘Fewer than 10 migrants’ on first Rwanda flight

Home Office officials fear the number of migrants deported on the first Rwanda flight could be in single figures because of legal challenges. The concerns are believed to be behind moves to expand the flagship scheme to include all failed asylum seekers on top of the initial cohort of 5,700 migrants so far earmarked for deportation. Hundreds of mig...

King surprises audience by appearing on stage at Royal Opera House

The King walked across the Royal Opera House stage hand in hand with performers at a gala celebrating the conductor at his coronation, on Thursday. The event paid tribute to Sir Antonio Pappano at the end of his 22-year tenure as music director of The Royal Opera. Performers were told the King would be attending 20 minutes before they went on stage...

Fiona Bruce’s four-word warning to Stephen Flynn leaves Question Time audience laughing

Fiona Bruce’s four-word warning to Stephen Flynn leaves Question Time audience laughing -

"Russia has fallen into madness!"

To understand how Russia could fall into madness, how their country of origin, where their families were born, became a true evil empire. This is the ambition of Ksenia Bolchakova and Veronika Dorman, two French journalists of Russian descent (also best friends), through the documentary released last April, "Russia, a people that keeps in step". On Feb. 24, 2022, at the time of the first bombs dropped in Ukraine, the two young women explained...

GTA 6 Autumn 2025 release date sends social media into meltdown

The announcement Grand Theft Auto 6 will release in Autumn 2025 has sent social media into meltdown. Take-Two, which owns Rockstar Games, issued a press release detailing its financial performance ahead of explaining it further in an earnings call. It reported on Q4 in the financial year for the company, along with its overall performance in the fu...

Chris Pratt’s stunt double Tony McFarr dies aged 47

Chris Pratt’s stunt double Tony McFarr dies aged 47 - McFarr worked with Pratt on ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2’ and two of the Jurassic World films

Police clear university protesters

The university contacted the police for help when protesters occupied a lecture hall.

Here’s the official set list for Olivia Rodrigo’s GUTS tour

Get ready to spill your guts! 💜

O'Neill apologises for COVID rule breech

"I've said it publicly on a number of occasions about how sorry I am."