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Signs twinning seaside town with Israeli city removed

Signs twinning an Israeli city with a British seaside town have been removed. There were four signs on the outskirts of Bournemouth, Dorset recognising one of its twin cities – Netanya in Israel. But the signs have now been taken down by an unknown person, sparking uproar in the coastal resort. Anne Filer, the town’s Jewish mayor, said she was “ver...

2024-04-18T19:37:41Z

Google lays off more workers and fires protestors in tumultuous week

Google's persistent layoffs, which have been occurring on-and-off since January 2023, have hit at least three teams in the latest round of cuts.

2024-04-19T08:08:06Z

Two planes nearly collide at Reagan airport after both were cleared for same runway amid spate of near-misses

Two planes nearly collide at Reagan airport after both were cleared for same runway amid spate of near-misses - The planes stopped around 400 feet apart after the controllers realised they were entering the same runway

2024-04-19T12:30:33Z

Caitlin Clark reportedly expecting seven-figure Nike endorsement deal worth eye-watering amount

Caitlin Clark reportedly expecting seven-figure Nike endorsement deal worth eye-watering amount - Clark was picked by the Indiana Fever during 15 April’s WNBA draft

2024-04-19T21:26:02Z

FA issue statement after EFL backlash over scrapping FA Cup replays

FA issue statement after EFL backlash over scrapping FA Cup replays - The FA on Thursday announced a host of changes to the world’s oldest cup competition

2024-04-19T10:29:58Z

Trump media shares gain as it alerts Nasdaq of 'potential market manipulation'

(Reuters) - Shares of Donald Trump's media and technology company were up more than 3% on Friday after it asked the Nasdaq exchange to help prevent "naked" short-selling in its shares. Trump Media & Technology Group has alerted the CEO of Nasdaq of "potential market manipulation" in its shares, it disclosed in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. "Reports indicate that, as of

2024-04-19T16:47:25Z

Russian attacks in Dnipro: Eight dead and at least 25 injured

Eight people were killed and 25 others injured in coordinated attacks on several towns in the Ukrainian region of Dnipro on Friday. The attacks caused considerable damage to infrastructure and buildings.

2024-04-19T17:12:43Z

Arsenal set to splash cash on Premier League duo after Champions League exit

Arsenal will look to sign a striker and a winger this summer following their Champions League exit, with two Premier League stars said to figure high on the club’s shortlist.

2024-04-18T20:11:58Z

Police open investigation into American Idol star Mandisa’s death aged 47

Police open investigation into American Idol star Mandisa’s death aged 47 - Singer’s cause of death is not yet known

2024-04-19T14:50:40Z

Man Utd wasted millions signing Mount instead of Champions League hero

The former Man United star scored and picked up two assists this week in the UCL.

2024-04-19T17:27:21Z

Erik ten Hag Hag confirms triple injury boost ahead of FA Cup semi-final

Erik ten Hag spoke to reporters this afternoon to provide an update on the team news ahead of Manchester United’s FA Cup semi-final against Coventry City.

2024-04-19T14:18:46Z

World Snooker Championship schedule, results and order of play from the Crucible

World Snooker Championship schedule, results and order of play from the Crucible - Ronnie O’Sullivan is gunning for a record eighth world title at Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre with Luca Brecel entering as defending champion and the likes of Judd Trump, Mark Selby and Mark Allen all in contention

2024-04-19T12:30:35Z

WhatsApp now chats with users, and it won't leave you on read like your friends

Google who?

2024-04-15T13:19:17Z

Oil Markets React to Reports of Israeli Attack on Iran

Oil pared an earlier jump, after Iranian media appeared to downplay alleged retaliatory strikes from Israel reported by US officials. Brent crude traded about 2% higher after earlier soaring above $90 a barrel over potential concerns for a wider regional conflict. Bloomberg's Stephen Stapczynski reports.

2024-04-19T07:09:28Z

Stabbed Iranian journalist ‘was attacked by Eastern European mercenaries’

Three men who attacked an Iranian journalist outside his London home were mercenaries from Eastern Europe hired by Tehran, investigators believe. Pouria Zeraati, a dissident who works for the London-based Iran International network, was ambushed and stabbed several times as he left for work last month. The broadcaster, who had previously been subje...

2024-04-19T17:14:14Z

7 new shows and movies to watch on Netflix UK in April 2024

Netflix U.K. has added must-watch TV shows and movies this month including "Parasyte: The Grey", “Scoop” and more.

2024-04-14T10:00:17Z

Tory activist who reported MP over alleged misuse of funds disappointed by party response

A Tory activist who reported an MP over claims he misused party funds has told Sky News she is disappointed by the way her complaint has been handled.

2024-04-19T12:23:37Z

Allies to assist with air defense and more. Stoltenberg summarizes NATO-Ukraine Council

NATO allies have agreed to help Ukraine strengthen its air defense. Announcements of supplies may be made in the near future, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg stated during a press conference following the NATO-Ukraine Council. Strengthening air defense According to the Secretary General, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who attende...

2024-04-19T19:45:59Z

Sebastian Vettel ‘ready’ for F1 comeback on one condition as Helmut Marko issues update

"He's ready for it" - but on one condition, according to Helmut Marko.

2024-04-19T15:29:20Z

Blast at military base in Iraq

Injuries and "material losses" have been reported after a large explosion at a military base in Iraq.

2024-04-20T04:13:36Z

Philanthropist Julia Rausing dies aged 63

Philanthropist Julia Rausing dies aged 63 - In a statement, her family said: ‘She leaves behind an extraordinary legacy across many charities which we will continue in her name.’

2024-04-18T21:29:29Z

Birbalsingh tells Braverman to ‘take a hike’ for using her school as a ‘political football’

Katharine Birbalsingh has taken a swipe at former home secretary Suella Braverman and accused her of using her school as a “political football”. The headteacher of Michaela Community School in Brent, north-west London, who is dubbed Britain’s strictest, has hit out at Ms Braverman in the wake of the row over her school’s prayer ban. She won a legal...

2024-04-19T21:59:18Z

Arcfox to Zeekr: Every new car at the 2024 Beijing motor show

The electric Mercedes G-Class, BYD's first pick-up and Ora's 395bhp sports saloon are among the headliners

2024-04-12T12:02:09Z

Windows of plane used by King Charles fell out mid-flight after the frames were melted by lights

Windows of plane used by King Charles fell out mid-flight after the frames were melted by lights - A loud noise was heard shortly after take-off when the aircraft was at 14,000ft

2024-04-19T14:30:35Z

Weather tracker: rains bring deadly flash floods to Afghanistan and Pakistan

Heavy rain has fallen in Afghanistan and Pakistan over the past week, with flooding causing widespread damage to infrastructure and farmland on both sides of the border. At least 135 people have been reported dead, including 21 farmers in the Punjab region who were struck by lightning while harvesting wheat. Thousands of houses have been damaged or destroyed, with several deaths attributed to roofs collapsing under the weight of collected water....

2024-04-20T03:24:01Z

Russia's losses in Ukraine as of April 19: 2 air defense systems, 3 missiles and 870 troops

Russian losses in the war in Ukraine as of Friday morning, April 19, stood at 870 occupiers, with the total number of losses suffered by the Russian army since the start of invasion reaching 457,830 military personnel. Additionally, the Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed two enemy anti-aircraft missile systems and three missiles, according to the Gen...

2024-04-19T09:15:49Z

Israel launches retaliatory attack against Iran near military base

Israel has launched a retaliatory strike against Iran with explosions reported near a military base. Iran said it had shot down drones near the facility, while two US officials said an Israeli missile hit Iran in the early hours of Friday morning. The officials did not reveal the location or extent of the Israeli strike to CBS news, though local so...

2024-04-19T06:33:18Z

Post Office lawyer ‘takes no pride’ in working for company following scandal

Post Office lawyer ‘takes no pride’ in working for company following scandal - Rodric Williams said he was ‘truly sorry’ for being associated with the ‘greatest miscarriage of justice we’ve seen’.

2024-04-19T13:28:36Z

Twitter users have been confusing Elon Musk's Grok AI with fake news and it's all rather amusing

You almost feel sorry for it, don't you? Almost.

2024-04-19T19:00:38Z

‘These birds are telling us something serious is happening’: the fading song of the marsh tit

Richard Broughton has been nosing around this neighbourhood for 22 years. He gossips about inhabitants past and present, reeling off information about their relationship status, openness to visitors, brawls and neighbourly disputes. “They used to have a big punch up in spring here,” he says, pointing out where one family’s territory ends and the next begins. Some areas are eerily quiet, with popular old haunts lying uninhabited. “I always get a...

2024-04-17T08:04:41Z

Tributes as Standard City ace Chris Locke dies at 66

Tributes as Standard City ace Chris Locke dies at 66 - Locke first joined the Evening Standard in 1992 and served a total of 11 editors

2024-04-19T10:37:12Z

Irish premier ‘eager to be in a position to apologise’ over Stardust tragedy

Irish premier Simon Harris has said he is “eager to be in a position to apologise” to the families of those killed in the Stardust fire tragedy. Families of the 48 young people who died in the blaze that ripped through the nightclub in north Dublin in 1981 have called for an official state apology. Earlier this week, following fresh inquests, a jury returned a verdict that they were unlawfully killed.

2024-04-19T17:08:21Z

Five Japanese nationals escape Pakistan suicide blast attack

KARACHI (Reuters) -Five Japanese nationals survived a suicide bomb attack on their vehicle on Friday, as police in Pakistan's city of Karachi shot down a gunman accompanying the bomber, a police spokesperson said, but two passers-by were injured. Islamist militants seeking to overthrow the government and set up their own strict brand of Islamic rule have launched some of Pakistan's bloodiest

2024-04-19T06:58:11Z

Friday’s White House briefing was unexpected in multiple ways

Friday’s White House briefing was unexpected in multiple ways - From Israel and Iran to the man who set himself on fire outside the Trump trial, Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre had little to say

2024-04-19T19:55:57Z

2024 Chinese Grand Prix – Sprint Qualifying results (Shanghai)

Here are the complete results from the Sprint Qualifying session at the 2024 Chinese Grand Prix...

2024-04-19T08:14:11Z

Will Tu-22M3 takedown reduce attacks on Ukraine: Expert's opinion

The downing of the Russian Tu-22M3 bomber indicates an expansion of Ukraine's defense capabilities, enabling them to reach further and threaten enemy strategic aviation. Olexandr Musiienko, Head of the Сenter of Military Law Researches, explained in a comment to RBC-Ukraine that recent strikes on airports in Dzhankoy, Russian radars in Mordovia and...

2024-04-19T13:00:54Z

At least four dead after record-breaking rainfall in UAE this week

Four people died in the United Arab Emirates after record-breaking rainfall caused heavy flooding this week, officials have said.

2024-04-19T16:09:13Z

Train drivers at LNER to strike in row over terms and conditions

Train drivers at LNER to strike in row over terms and conditions - Rail services from London King’s Cross will be disrupted by the walkout on Saturday

2024-04-19T11:07:13Z

Presenter Martine Croxall sues BBC for age and sex discrimination

The BBC is facing another damaging row over equal pay, with the presenter Martine Croxall taking legal action against the broadcaster for age and sex discrimination. Croxall is suing the corporation after being off-air for more than a year following the merger of the BBC’s News and World News channels, according to listings for London Central tribunal court for 1 May. The BBC declined to comment. Last year BBC insiders warned of a potential...

2024-04-18T19:11:36Z

AP Was There: Shock, then terror as Columbine attack unfolds

AP Was There: Shock, then terror as Columbine attack unfolds - On April 20, 1999, two teenage boys dressed in black trench coats went on a killing rampage at Columbine High School in suburban Denver

2024-04-19T14:51:12Z

Judge rejects Sun publisher’s bid to delay Prince Harry phone-hacking case

Prince Harry has won the latest bout of his long-running legal battle with the publisher of the Sun after a high court judge rejected an application to delay the trial. News Group Newspapers (NGN) had applied to push back the trial for alleged unlawful information gathering – which is scheduled for January next year – to allow the court to examine whether claims of unlawful news gathering by Harry and 41 others were brought too late. But on...

2024-04-19T13:18:30Z

Longest Covid infection recorded at 613 days

The virus mutated around 50 times during the 613-day period

2024-04-18T22:05:35Z

Next Man Utd manager: Ratcliffe rocked as potential Ten Hag successor signs elsewhere

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has been dealt a blow as one of the managers tipped to replace Erik ten Hag at Manchester United has signed elsewhere

2024-04-19T13:17:54Z

Sony in talks to buy Star Trek and Top Gun film company Paramount claims report

In what could be a significant boon to its IP in video games and beyond, Sony is apparently considering a buyout of Paramount Pictures.

2024-04-19T15:54:37Z

Emma Raducanu continues stunning form on clay with emphatic win against Linda Noskova

Emma Raducanu continued her comeback to tour-level tennis in fine fashion after securing a fourth straight win – the first time she has achieved such a feat since her 2021 US Open triumph – to move into the quarter-finals of the Stuttgart Open. The Briton played some of her finest tennis in recent years as she powered past Czech sensation Linda Nos...

2024-04-18T20:52:37Z

Zuber Issa to offload Asda stake as billionaire brothers separate business empire

Zuber Issa is reportedly close to agreeing a deal to offload his 22.5pc share in the retailer to TDR Capital, according to Bloomberg News, which would hand majority control of the chain to the private equity giant. The deal would increase TDR’s holding in Asda by about two-thirds, while the transaction would further dismantle the relationship betwe...

2024-04-19T17:18:57Z

Shakhtar Donetsk admit plans to sell £60m-rated Manchester United target

Manchester United are one of several clubs reportedly interested in signing Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Georgiy Sudakov. According to the Standard, United are one of four Premier League clubs monitoring the playmaker ahead of a potential transfer in the summer.

2024-04-18T19:02:56Z

Pregnant woman evacuated from Disney cruise ship

A pregnant woman was evacuated from a Disney ship after experiencing health complications while the ship was in transit.

2024-04-17T19:57:19Z

Map shows '100-day cough' hotspots as UK cases surge 40% in a week

The highly contagious bacterial disease, also known as whooping cough, has had a major comeback this year.

2024-04-19T18:39:05Z

Trump prosecution refuses to reveal witnesses over fear former president will attack them

Prosecutors have refused to reveal the first witnesses being called in Donald Trump’s hush money case over fears the former president will attack them on social media. In an unusual move, Joshua Steinglass, the New York prosecutor, declined a request from Mr Trump’s legal team to share the identities of the first three witnesses – and his stance wa...

2024-04-19T11:33:41Z