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Lockdown gave Finley Boden’s parents cover – but safeguarding failures ran deep

When Finley Boden was returned to the care of his parents, only to be murdered by them weeks later, England was days into its second national lockdown. A safeguarding report into Finley’s care makes clear the backdrop of restrictions brought in during the Covid pandemic hindered the ability of authorities to protect him. Key court hearings to decide his future were held over the phone, his appointed guardian was shielding and unable to attend...


A drop in the Ocean: beleaguered Fisker dramatically slashes prices (again)

All is not well, is it? Fisker Ocean plummets by up to $24k as reports suggest start-up could fold


Liverpool star 'in contention' for Brighton clash after significant injury layoff

Curtis Jones is 'expected to be in contention' to face Brighton this weekend after over a month on the sidelines with an ankle injury.


Italy is fighting back against souvenirs focusing on Michelangelo’s David genitals

Italy is fighting back against souvenirs focusing on Michelangelo’s David genitals - The state’s attorney office in Florence has launched a series of court cases invoking Italy’s landmark cultural heritage code


Sebastian Vettel’s warning to Max Verstappen amidst Red Bull’s ‘unrest’ and Mercedes rumours

F1's rumour mill continues to link Max Verstappen to Mercedes for the 2025 season.


Russians arrested as Vladimir Putin launches crackdown on LGBTQ community

Russians arrested as Vladimir Putin launches crackdown on LGBTQ community - Putin has been accused of targeting the LGBTQ community to consolidate his power and distract from economic problems


Labour donor Dale Vince ordered to inform wife of future party funding

A green energy tycoon who plans to donate £5mn to the UK’s Labour party has been ordered by the High Court to inform his wife before he hands over more cash. Lawyers acting for Dale Vince’s wife, Kate, claimed during divorce proceedings that the businessman had kept her “in the dark” about his plans to fund the opposition party with donations from shared assets. “This lack of visibility is quite frankly appalling,” her barrister, Richard Todd...


Elon Musk announces more changes to X - after claims user numbers have plummeted

Elon Musk has announced further changes to social media platform X that will see certain accounts get premium features for free.


Ukraine-Russia war – live: Putin warns Moscow will shoot down F-16 jets supplied by west

Ukraine-Russia war – live: Putin warns Moscow will shoot down F-16 jets supplied by west - Kyiv claims more than 5,500 Ukrainians have been tortured by Kremlin’s troops


Inside the new UK train station branded ‘ugly’ before it’s been built


Armor coalition for Ukraine launched in Warsaw, Russian troops hit Kharkiv - Wednesday brief

On March 27, Russian troops attacked a residential area in Kharkiv with a UMPB D-30 guided munition. Meanwhile, a coalition of armored vehicles in support of Ukraine was launched in Warsaw. RBC-Ukraine collected the main news for March 27. Russian troops hit Kharkiv Yesterday afternoon, March 27, explosions rocked Kharkiv. Almost immediately, the h...


As speculation about the next Bond grows, here's how some actors have responded to casting rumors

LONDON (AP) — Aaron Taylor-Johnson is the latest actor reportedly offered a license to kill and succeed Daniel Craig as the new James Bond. The “Kick-Ass” star is no stranger to action movies and at 33 is a good age to join the franchise, as producers likely want a 10 year commitment to the role. Since Craig announced that he was hanging up his tuxedo after five outings as 007 — the last being “No Time to Die” in 2021 — there has been frenzied...


Peter Crouch makes Premier League title prediction and names best defender he ever faced

Some interesting shouts from the ex-England and Liverpool striker...


Renters Reform Bill fast becoming landlords’ charter, say campaigners

The Bill is expected to come back to Parliament after the Easter break.


Released Gaza hostage tells 'Post' of journey from darkness to hope, freedom

Gabriela Leimberg recounts her harrowing captivity under Hamas, highlighting hope amid despair and the miraculous rescue of her family.


Mortgage lenders cut rates as house prices bounce back for Easter

House prices are set to bounce back in spring as lower mortgage rates lure buyers back into the market. The number of property sales increased by 1pc to 82,940 between January and February, according to a report published by HMRC on Thursday. The increase in transactions were due to improved buyer confidence as inflation and interest rates begin to...


Farage turns fire on Travers Smith over debanking report

The former UKIP leader Nigel Farage is demanding that a major City law firm discloses information that it holds about him, accusing it of "trying to hide the truth" as he fires another salvo in his debanking campaign.


HMP Lewes: Claims of 'mass poisoning' at prison after inmates and staff need hospital treatment

HMP Lewes: Claims of 'mass poisoning' at prison after inmates and staff need hospital treatment - Police are investigating the incident


'Hamas treated us like animals': Rescued hostage speaks on Gaza captivity

Har also described the time the IDF rescued him, and that there was "gunfire in all directions like a movie."


Olympic diving champion Matty Lee to miss Paris Games

Olympic diving champion Matty Lee will miss this summer's Paris Games after undergoing spinal surgery.


New Netflix show stacks up astonishing 81,000,000 viewing hours in just one week


Pakistan benchmark share index hits record high, IMF cheer continues

KARACHI (Reuters) - Pakistan's benchmark index touched an all-time high on Thursday, extending a rally following a staff level agreement with the International Monetary Fund earlier this month to free up more financial aid for the country. The benchmark KSE-100 touched a record high of 67,200.82 points in intraday trade, surpassing its previous high of 67,093.96 touched on Dec. 13. The index was


‘Hard-working, humble men with spouses and children’: What we know about Baltimore bridge collapse victims

‘Hard-working, humble men with spouses and children’: What we know about Baltimore bridge collapse victims - Bodies of bridge workers Alejandro Hernandez Fuentes and Dorlian Ronial Castillo Cabrera were recovered after they were found inside a submerged vehicle, report Kelly Rissman and Amelia Neath


Pirates Of The Caribbean producer confirms new film will be a 'reboot'

Pirates Of The Caribbean producer confirms new film will be a 'reboot' - Jerry Bruckheimer’s remarks suggest that the upcoming Pirates of the Caribbean instalment may be without Johnny Depp and introduce an entirely fresh cast


Man Utd make approach to sign £1.2m Real Madrid loan star

A potential bargain for United.


Mike Johnson names Marjorie Taylor Greene as Mayorkas impeachment manager

Mike Johnson names Marjorie Taylor Greene as Mayorkas impeachment manager - Georgia firebrand gets nod despite filing motion to vacate against speaker following government funding deal with Democrats


Disgraced 'crypto king' jailed for 25 years after stealing billions of dollars from his customers

Disgraced crypto entrepreneur Sam Bankman-Fried has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after being convicted of stealing billions of dollars from his customers.


Sterling bows to dollar strength after UK GDP data

By Amanda Cooper LONDON (Reuters) - The pound eased on Thursday after data confirmed the UK economy entered recession in the second half of last year and as the dollar put on a display of broad-based strength as the month and the quarter end. Action in the currency market has been dominated this week by the prospect of the Bank of Japan intervening to buy the yen, which has hit its weakest since


New Xbox Series X appears to have leaked — and it comes with a key improvement and a refreshed look

Updated reports point to a major design change for Microsoft's "Adorably All Digitial" console refresh.


Gogglebox fans pay tribute after star George Gilbey dies in freak work accident

The family of a Gogglebox and Celebrity Big Brother star have been flooded with messages of condolence after it was reported the TV personality had died, aged 40, following a tragic accident at work. George Gilbey, who appeared on the programme where we watch people watching TV from 2013 to 2021 (returning alongside mother Linda and stepdad Pete Mc...


Wonderkid picks Australian rugby over mega-money code-switch

Teenager Max Jorgensen has signed with Rugby Australia and the Waratahs until 2026 despite big interest from the NRL.


Louis Rees-Zammit reportedly signs for Super Bowl champions Kansas City Chiefs

Louis Rees-Zammit reportedly signs for Super Bowl champions Kansas City Chiefs - Rees-Zammit is set to join the Chiefs’ practice squad, having impressed during his time on the NFL’s international player pathway.


Prime Ministers of Poland and Ukraine signed joint statement during negotiations in Warsaw

Following the meeting of government delegations of Ukraine and Poland in Warsaw on March 28, where discussions on the border situation and trade took place, the parties signed a joint statement. The next round of such consultations is scheduled to take place next year in Kyiv, according to Government Portal. The Ukrainian delegation was led by Prim...


Extreme weather warning for anyone heading to holiday hotspot over Easter

Heavy rain, landslides and snowfall battered the Spanish islands this week.


First look at new cast of Race Across The World as they travel to east Asia

First look at new cast of Race Across The World as they travel to east Asia - The BBC series, which sees five pairs of travellers race across part of the globe, will return to TV screens this April.


'It's a lifeline': Custom van used to transport terminally ill boy stolen

'It's a lifeline': Custom van used to transport terminally ill boy stolen - The van has been specially adapted to fit Elijah Cariazo’s medical equipment


'The Last Of Us' Showrunner Just Said That Season 2 Fan Predictions Are '28% Correct'

How precise


True story behind World War II’s Great Escape – and what the film got wrong


Map shows where 35 new Aldi stores are opening this year

There should be even more in London soon, too.


George Galloway accuses UK of being involved in Moscow terror attack

George Galloway accuses UK of being involved in Moscow terror attack - MPs criticised Galloway’s intervention as irresponsible, reckless and playing into the Kremlin’s hands


Lawyer who raised ‘boys’ club’ concerns over judgment accused of misconduct

A barrister is facing disciplinary proceedings for expressing frustration at the “echoes of a boys’ club attitude” that she claims were in a family court judgment that went against her client. Charlotte Proudman criticised a judgment of Sir Jonathan Cohen – a member of the men-only Garrick Club – over remarks he made in a family case two years ago. She knew he was a member of the Garrick when she published a series of tweets expressing...


Ferrari urged to hand ‘blank cheque’ to Max Verstappen for his ‘three-tenth’ advantage

A blank cheque for Max Verstappen will still be cheaper than trying to find "three-tenths" in a car...


Is Yamaha Working On A New Electric Motocross Motorcycle?

The new machine could feature a so-called torsion damper, providing a sudden boost of acceleration.


Man Utd star branded ‘untouchable’ and told ‘team will be built around him’ as Ratcliffe rejects record bid

The British billionaire has no plans to cash in on a star youngster amid claims of a club-record offer and having informed his people that the Man Utd side will be built around him


Tank shells, drones, and more: Germany sends large aid package to Ukraine

Today, on March 28, Germany updated the list of military aid it has already handed over to Ukraine. Among other things, the Ukrainian Armed Forces will receive new drones, shells for tanks, and artillery, according to the German government. Ukrainian soldiers received 5 Warthog all-terrain tracked vehicles as a repair and evacuation vehicle. German...


France plans to restrict unemployment benefits in new reform push, PM says

PARIS (Reuters) - France is planning to toughen unemployment rules by restricting the period when jobless citizens receive welfare payments, Prime Minister Gabriel Attal said on Wednesday. Outlining the government's plans to further reform the job market, Attal told TF1 television: "One of the options is to reduce the duration of payments. I think it should not go below 12 months." An unemployed


Ex-Trump lawyer Eastman should lose state law license for efforts to overturn election, judge says

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge has recommended that conservative attorney John Eastman lose his California law license over his efforts to keep former President Donald Trump in power after the 2020 election. Eastman, a former law school dean, faced 11 disciplinary charges in the state bar court stemming from his development of a legal strategy to have then-Vice President Mike Pence interfere with the certification of President Joe Biden’s victory....


Kenan Thompson speaks out on Dan Schneider allegations: ‘Investigate more’

Kenan Thompson speaks out on Dan Schneider allegations: ‘Investigate more’ - ‘It’s supposed to be a safe place for kids’, the ‘Kenan & Kel’ actor said


Gary O'Neil's stance on leaving Wolves to take new job offer at Man Utd

United want to speak to the Wolves boss over a new role.


Boeing’s new fixer is no engineer – and the industry is worried

After the latest twist in its five-year manufacturing and safety nightmare, Boeing took drastic action this week and ousted its chief executive and chairman. The clear-out at the top made headlines, but within aerospace it was the replacement of engineer Stan Deal, head of Boeing’s airliner unit, that posed most questions. Stephanie Pope, who has a...