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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

Russia's losses in Ukraine as of April 16: 920 troops and 9 tanks

Ukrainian defenders eliminated another 920 Russian invaders in the past day, bringing the total losses of the enemy army in personnel since the start of the full-scale invasion to approximately 455,340 soldiers, according to the morning briefing of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on April 16. The overall Russian combat losses from ...

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

Six games to go: The fixtures that will decide the Premier League title race

Pep Guardiola's side are now firmly in the driving seat.

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

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

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

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...

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...

Chechen leader says his music ban was just a 'suggestion' after backlash

A new law was introduced by Chechnya’s culture minister, allegedly in a bid to promote more traditional music and dancing.

Pompeii: The New Dig, BBC2 review — poignant remains, pickaxes and 2,000-year-old pizza

It took about 24 seconds for the sound of Mount Vesuvius erupting to reach the bakery off Pompeii’s Via di Nola, roughly 19 hours for ashfall and volcanic debris to bury the building, and almost 2,000 years for the secrets entombed within to be rediscovered. Pompeii: The New Dig, an absorbing three-part BBC series, charts the most significant new excavation at the site for a generation. Following a team of archeologists, forensic...

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.

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

Liverpool prepare transfer blitz for £51m former Real Madrid attacker ahead of crucial period

It's said the next few weeks will be crucial for the star's future, and Liverpool want to be one of the two huge sides in the mix to benefit from the transfer

Tennessee lawmakers pass bill to involuntarily commit some defendants judged incompetent for trial

Tennessee lawmakers pass bill to involuntarily commit some defendants judged incompetent for trial - Tennessee’s Republican-led Legislature has unanimously passed a bill that would involuntarily commit certain criminal defendants for inpatient treatment

Massive hailstorm hits Virginia

The US national weather service said that parts of Virginia would experience wind gusts as high as 70 mph and hail up to 2 inches in diameter.

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.

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...

Nick Robinson says he ‘should have been clearer’ after Gaza interview row

Nick Robinson has said he “should have been clearer” when describing Israeli attacks in Gaza as “murders”, and that his words did not represent his or the BBC’s view. The veteran broadcaster faced criticism for his choice of language during an interview with the foreign secretary, David Cameron, on the UK’s position after Iran’s attack on Israel over the weekend. Downing Street said Rishi Sunak would not have used the word “murder” to describe...

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

Jordanian FM: We would have acted the same if the attack came from Israel

Foreign Minister Safadi, in comments made to CNN, said that Jordan would have intercepted any threats entering its airspace whether they had come from Iran, Israel, or elsewhere.

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.”

Man Utd transfer news: Fabrizio Romano confirms first summer exit

Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Manchester United have already taken a decision on at least one player who will leave Old Trafford, but says that uncertainty continues to shroud several more, including Raphael Varane and Casemiro.

‘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.

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.

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

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...

Arsenal face losing key midfielder, in wake of disastrous Aston Villa result: report

Arsenal may have lost the title this weekend - and might see a top midfielder exit next

'Bollard man' who confronted Sydney attacker offered Australian citizenship

A Frenchman who confonted the Sydney shopping centre attacker - earning the nickname "Bollard man" - has been offered Australian citizenship.

'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’

Equestrian helmet to apparel business Finest Brands under new ownership

TDL Media has taken an majority equity stake in the business in a deal brokered by Lexington Corporate Finance

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...

IDF releases footage of Hezbollah strike

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

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’

FTSE suffers worst plunge in nine months amid global sell-off

The FTSE 100 has suffered its sharpest drop in nine months as fears about delays to US rate cuts added to worries about conflict between Israel and Iran. The UK’s flagship stock index dropped as much as 2.1pc - its steepest decline since March last year - as more strong economic data in the US added to expectations that interest rate cuts will be d...

Muslim student loses bid to take part in prayer rituals at ‘Britain’s strictest school’

Muslim student loses bid to take part in prayer rituals at ‘Britain’s strictest school’ - Headteacher Katharine Birbalsingh hailed the result as a ‘victory for all schools’

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...

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.” West Midlands police later confirmed that the item was not suspicious, and the airport reopened at 6pm. A number of flights due to arrive at the...

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...

Meet the supporters and protesters outside Trump’s criminal trial

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

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.

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

Crypto.com CEO Says Bitcoin Sales May Pick Up Around 'Halving'

Crypto.com Chief Executive Officer Kris Marszalek discusses the pros and cons of doing business in Asian markets such as Hong Kong and South Korea. He also shares his views on bitcoin exchange-traded funds, and the so-called Bitcoin halving, which will reduce new supply of the token in half and is expected around April 20. He speaks on "Bloomberg Markets: Asia."

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.

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

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

Mutated strain of mpox with ‘pandemic potential’ found in DRC mining town

A concerning new strain of mpox with “pandemic potential” has been found in a mining town in the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to new research. The paper – a pre-print which is being pored over by global experts – calls for “swift action” from the international community if another international mpox outbreak is to be averted. Mpox sparke...

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

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.

Manchester United target Julian Nagelsmann in advanced talks to return to Bayern Munich

Their indecision has proven costly.