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Gang leader lied about Tupac killing to make money, defense lawyer claims

Gang leader lied about Tupac killing to make money, defense lawyer claims - The lawyer said his client wanted to make money with his story, so he embellished or outright lied about his involvement

2024-04-23T19:39:48Z

Do you need a TV licence to watch Netflix? BBC sends mixed signals as streamer launches live shows

Do you need a TV licence to watch Netflix? BBC sends mixed signals as streamer launches live shows - Should viewers of the upcoming boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul have to pay the licence fee?

2024-04-24T16:25:24Z

2024-04-24T08:09:53Z

Russia cuts oil price forecast to $65 per barrel in 2024-27

MOSCOW (Reuters) - The Russian economy ministry has downgraded its forecasts for the country's crude oil export prices for the next three years to $65 per barrel, according to an updated outlook seen by Reuters on Tuesday. The forecasts, used to compile the federal budget, were cut from previous estimates of $71.3 per barrel for 2024, $70.1 for 2025 and $70 for 2026. Russia has faced myriad

2024-04-23T18:17:37Z

Donald Payne Jr, Democratic congressman from New Jersey, dies

Donald Payne Jr, Democratic congressman from New Jersey, dies - Payne’s death slightly reduces Democrats’ minority margin

2024-04-24T17:02:54Z

Nigel Farage can host GB News show during election, says Ofcom

Nigel Farage will be allowed to present his nightly GB News programme throughout the general election campaign, Ofcom has confirmed, after the media regulator said there was no clear consensus among the British public to stop politicians presenting shows on news channels. The founder of the Reform UK party, which has the backing of 10% of voters in opinion polls, will be allowed to keep broadcasting until polling day providing he does not stand...

2024-04-24T09:25:12Z

Ukraine uses long-range missiles secretly provided by US to hit Russian-held areas, officials say

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ukraine for the first time has begun using long-range ballistic missiles provided secretly by the United States, bombing a Russian military airfield in Crimea last week and Russian forces in another occupied area overnight, American officials said Wednesday. Long sought by Ukrainian leaders, the new missiles give Ukraine nearly double the striking distance — up to 300 kilometers (190 miles) — that it had with the mid-range...

2024-04-24T16:42:59Z

Bullying and harassment ‘alarmingly current’ in creative industries, MPs told

Representatives from the Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority were appearing before the Women and Equalities Committee.

2024-04-24T16:05:03Z

Russia detains deputy of defence minister Shoigu for corruption

By Guy Faulconbridge, Lidia Kelly MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russian security services detained one of Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu's deputies on suspicion of taking major bribes, the highest-profile corruption case since President Vladimir Putin sent troops into Ukraine in February 2022. Deputy Defence Minister Timur Ivanov was detained on Tuesday, according to a brief 22-word statement by Russia's

2024-04-24T07:04:03Z

‘Solely his fault’ – Lance Stroll F1 exit fear theory raised in scathing verdict

"This is almost like, 'We're going to back Lance because we want him to stay with the team'."

2024-04-23T18:24:54Z

Families traumatised by police messages

Emma Webber, the mother of Barnaby Webber - who died in a stabbing attack in Nottingham, has written an emotional letter to the members of a police WhatsApp group.

2024-04-24T10:42:27Z

Iranian hip hop star sentenced to death

He has 20 days to appeal the ruling.

2024-04-24T14:58:56Z

'You can't say that's OK!' - Rio Ferdinand demands rule change to punish Chelsea star

Chelsea were lucky to avoid being reduced to 10 men.

2024-04-23T20:43:48Z

Russian troops advance five miles after Ukrainians left front line unmanned

Russia has gained five miles of territory in a sudden advance exploiting a blunder in the rotation of Ukrainian forces that left part of the front line unguarded. Moscow was able to capture the village of Ocheretyne, northwest of Avdiivka, following the withdrawal of Kyiv’s battle-hardened 47th Brigade. The brigade – which was formed to spearhead U...

2024-04-24T11:30:07Z

Russia-Ukraine war: Frontline update as of April 23

Ukrainian forces repelled a Russian attack on the left bank of the Dnipro, striking the enemy's ground-based drone control station and air defense system, according to data from the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Russian shelling of Ukraine During the day, 60 clashes were recorded. In total, the enemy launched 4 missile strikes and 6...

2024-04-23T21:12:04Z

Biden names date for signing bill on aid to Ukraine and transfer of weapons

President Joe Biden promises to sign the Senate-approved bill providing aid to Ukraine as soon as it lands on his desk tomorrow (local Washington time, which means today - Kyiv time), according to the White House. The US leader noted that after this, it may be possible to begin transferring weapons to Ukraine as early as this week. "I will sign thi...

2024-04-24T06:43:31Z

Amad in for Rashford, Casemiro at CB: Predicted Manchester United line-up to face Sheff United

Our predicted Manchester United starting line-up for tomorrow’s clash with Sheffield United at Old Trafford. The Red Devils return to Premier League action on Wednesday night in hopes of ending an unwanted winless streak, which has seen them sustain three draws and one defeat in their past four outings.

2024-04-23T21:00:51Z

Max Verstappen masking his true pace with major advantage identified in China

Max Verstappen seemingly cantered to victory in China, with his true pace not out for all to see.

2024-04-23T15:24:40Z

Migrant deaths: Are we seeing new form of crime after rival group pushed their way on to boat?

Plenty of people have died on small boats trying to cross the Channel. But this was different.

2024-04-23T19:47:41Z

Russian deputy defence minister arrested on suspicion of taking bribes

Russia has arrested a deputy minister of defence on suspicion of taking bribes, the country’s investigative committee announced on Tuesday night. Vladimir Putin, the president, was informed of the detention of the high-ranking official, Timur Vadimovich Ivanov, in a rare move amid the offensive in Ukraine, Russian state-media reported. Anti-corrupt...

2024-04-23T20:47:33Z

What the papers say – April 24

What the papers say – April 24 - A range of stories features on the front page of the nation’s newspapers.

2024-04-23T23:42:43Z

Kia Joorabchian flew to US night before he was to give evidence in Alrubie-Granovskaia case

Football agent Kia Joorabchian flew to America on a private jet without telling police the night before he was due to give evidence in court as a witness in the trial of Saif Alrubie, a jury was told. Alrubie is on trial at Southwark Crown Court after being charged with sending a malicious email to former Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia with th...

2024-04-24T14:20:20Z

Carlos Tevez rushed to hospital with chest pains

Carlos Tevez has been taken to hospital in Argentina after suffering chest pains, his Independiente have confirmed. The former Manchester United and City forward, 40, was admitted to a clinic in Buenos Aires last night after seeking medical help and has stayed at a nearby hospital as a precaution for further tests. Tevez has been head coach at Inde...

2024-04-24T09:24:31Z

Senior C of E figure rejects claim of asylum-seeker baptism ‘conveyor belt’

A former vicar who claimed the Church of England was complicit in a “conveyor belt” of baptisms of asylum seekers presented an unrecognisable picture and was known to “take a right-of-centre stance in immigration”, a senior clergyman has told MPs. The Ven Rick Simpson, archdeacon of Auckland in the diocese of Durham, said that neither he nor anyone he had spoken to at St Cuthbert’s church in Darlington recognised the “picture that was presented”...

2024-04-24T15:56:15Z

Ex-police officer to face court accused of forming relationships with victims

Ex-police officer to face court accused of forming relationships with victims - Jason Catton, who worked for Sussex Police, faces eight counts of misconduct in public office.

2024-04-24T09:36:44Z

Gaza protests grow at US colleges, thousands demonstrate in Brooklyn

By Cath Turner and Jonathan Allen NEW YORK (Reuters) -Protests against Israel filled streets in Brooklyn and escalated at universities across the United States, some of which included Jewish Passover Seders, as demonstrators demanded an end to civilian casualties in Gaza. The growing protests follow mass arrests of demonstrators at some East Coast universities in recent days, and show a

2024-04-24T10:54:49Z

BJP’s digital rath will carry Narendra Modi’s message, counter opposition

BJP's campaign for Lok Sabha elections includes innovative strategies like Digital Rath and Delhi Metro to engage voters. PM Modi's popularity with youth is highlighted. Voting in Delhi on May 25, with BJP facing challenges from AAP and Congress.

2024-04-24T04:54:32Z

Andrew Neil didn’t want GB News to be ‘outlet for bizarre conspiracy theories’ at ‘nutty end of politics’

Andrew Neil didn’t want GB News to be ‘outlet for bizarre conspiracy theories’ at ‘nutty end of politics’ - Veteran journalist urges regulator Ofcom to ‘find a backbone’ on politicians presenting GB News shows

2024-04-23T18:04:22Z

Mitt Romney doesn’t hold back when asked about Trump’s $130k payment to Stormy Daniels

Mitt Romney doesn’t hold back when asked about Trump’s $130k payment to Stormy Daniels - ‘As far as I know you don’t pay someone $130,000 not to have sex with you’

2024-04-24T00:15:09Z

Sunak and Scholz to announce joint development of artillery systems in Berlin

Sunak and Scholz to announce joint development of artillery systems in Berlin - Rishi Sunak and Olaf Scholz will discuss closer co-operation on security, trade and illegal migration in one-on-one talks on Wednesday.

2024-04-23T21:42:31Z

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

2024-04-22T18:00:38Z

Sir Jim Ratcliffe contacts 4-2-3-1 manager to replace Ten Hag at Man Utd

Manchester United and Sir Jim Ratcliffe have contacted a "sensational" manager to replace Erik ten Hag, according to a new update.

2024-04-23T22:54:17Z

Family firm Dicksons expands North East estate and unveils plans for more stores

The South Shields saveloy dip specialist opened its most recent shop in Jarrow and has plans for two new sites this year

2024-04-23T12:04:12Z

Tragedy in Malaysia: 10 killed in military helicopter collision

Devastation struck Malaysia as two military helicopters collided mid-air during a training exercise in Lumut, claiming the lives of 10 individuals on the morning of April 23. Footage captured the harrowing moment as the choppers collided, sending them spiraling to the ground.

2024-04-24T03:13:26Z

Diogo Jota injury: Jurgen Klopp issues update on Liverpool forward

A major blow for Liverpool.

2024-04-23T13:27:49Z

Inside the eerie abandoned nuclear control room 'frozen in time' since disaster struck

On March 11, 2011, a earthquake and tsunami initiated a nuclear incident at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant.

2024-04-24T10:58:28Z

Another blow for FSG as second Liverpool deal collapses alongside Amorim

It has been a bad few days for FSG and new CEO Michael Edwards.

2024-04-23T23:24:21Z

John Barnes banned from director role after failing to pay almost £200,000 in tax

John Barnes, the former England and Liverpool midfielder, has been banned as a director after his company failed to pay tens of thousands of pounds in tax. Investigations by the Insolvency Service revealed that, between 2018 and 2020, John Barnes Media Limited failed to pay more than £190,000 in corporation tax and VAT. Barnes, who avoided being ma...

2024-04-24T16:45:41Z

Trump to receive bonus worth $1.2bn for Trump Media stock performance

Former president Donald Trump qualified for a bonus worth $1.2bn after shares in his social media company remained above a certain value despite falling sharply. Trump is poised to receive 36m additional shares in Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), owner of his Truth Social platform, under an “earn-out” windfall which boosts the paper value of his stake in the business to about $3.7bn. He was able to receive the bonus if TMTG’s stock traded...

2024-04-24T16:32:26Z

Two people confirmed to be on board Douglas DC-4 plane that crashed into river near Fairbanks, Alaska

Two people confirmed to be on board Douglas DC-4 plane that crashed into river near Fairbanks, Alaska - The model of airplane was first manufactured during World War II

2024-04-23T20:39:37Z

Israeli forces kill Palestinian man during West Bank raid

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli forces killed a Palestinian man and wounded two people including a child during raids in the occupied West Bank city of Jericho and adjacent refugee camps, Palestinian health authorities said on Tuesday. There was no immediate comment from the Israeli military on the incident, the latest in a series during a surge in violence in the West Bank since the start of the

2024-04-23T18:02:03Z

When Ukraine receives US aid after approval by Congress: Pentagon's response

The United States of America will be able to transfer a new military aid package to Ukraine within a few days after the approval of Congress, states Pentagon spokesman Major General Patrick Ryder. According to Ryder, the US Congress must approve a bill on aid to Ukraine. Then it is scheduled to be signed by President Joe Biden. And after that, the ...

2024-04-23T23:57:25Z

How exactly does sending asylum seekers to Rwanda ‘stop the boats’?

In MetroTalk: Does Rishi Sunak have a plan to stop the small boat gangs?

2024-04-23T17:40:20Z

‘A Real Honour’ – Sky Sports Presenter Joins England Golf As Independent Director

Sky Sports Golf presenter Sarah Stirk hopes to use her knowledge and experience to make the sport more open and accessible

2024-04-24T17:11:25Z

One of Europe’s most wanted drug lords on run after Spanish court grants bail

One of Europe’s most wanted criminals who is linked to a plot to kill a Dutch princess is on the run after a Spanish court allowed him to walk free. Karim Bouyakhrichan, a leader of one of the Netherlands’ “Mocro Mafia” cartels,  was arrested after a major money laundering operation in Marbella in January but skipped bail after being released. His ...

2024-04-24T15:20:38Z

Fugitive ex-police officer wanted over two murders found with gunshot wound while infant with him is safe

Fugitive ex-police officer wanted over two murders found with gunshot wound while infant with him is safe - Elias Huizar, 39, allegedly gunned down his ex-wife outside an elementary school on Monday, while police found the body of his teenage girlfriend at a nearby home

2024-04-23T23:35:03Z

‘England is hope’: some say they will try again – despite Channel deaths

They could have been on a school trip. Fifty teenagers from Vietnam, dressed for the biting cold in puffer jackets, smart trainers and woolly beanies, sat on the pavement by the bus shelter outside Gare Calais listening to music and watching videos on their smartphones. They were waiting for the 423 bus to take them back to a forest outside Dunkirk, where they have been staying at night with about a thousand others. It had been a disappointing...

2024-04-23T20:23:18Z

Fake Botox injections have sickened 22, hospitalized 11, CDC warns

The CDC warned doctors about "counterfeit or mishandled" Botox injections that have caused clusters of illness in the U.S.

2024-04-24T00:08:07Z

Inside House Speaker Mike Johnson’s conversion on aid for Ukraine

In the last week of February, a large billboard appeared across the street from Mike Johnson’s home church in Benton, Louisiana. “For such a time as this,” it read, quoting a Bible verse alongside an image of a damaged Baptist church in Berdyansk, Ukraine. It addressed Johnson by name. The advertisement was paid for by Razom, a Ukrainian human rights group, and appealed to Johnson’s deep Christian faith — and his power as Speaker of the House of...

2024-04-24T10:13:56Z

Deepfakes a major concern for general election, say IT professionals

Deepfakes a major concern for general election, say IT professionals - A survey of IT staff revealed concerns about the use of AI-generated content to undermine democratic processes.

2024-04-23T23:03:25Z