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French court hands former Liberian commander 30-year sentence

A French court on Wednesday handed former Liberian rebel commander Kunti Kamara a 30-year prison sentence for violence against civilians and complicity in crimes against humanity during Liberia's first civil war. Kamara, now 49, had been sentenced to life in prison during a first trial in Paris in 2022. The Paris criminal court, after an appeals trial that lasted three weeks, upheld a guilty verdict against Kamara for "acts of torture and...


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


Released hostage: 'Our brothers, our sons, our fathers are still there, we need to bring them home'

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


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


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


Stock market today: Wall Street rises to more records to close out its latest winning month

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street set more records Thursday as U.S. stocks coasted to the close of their latest winning month and quarter. The S&P 500 added 5.86 points, or 0.1%, to its all-time high set a day before and closed at 5,254.35. That sent its gain for the year’s first three months to a fat 10.2%. The only quarter that’s been better in the last two years was the one that came just before. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ticked up by 47.29...


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.


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


Guenther Steiner casts clear Lewis Hamilton to Ferrari verdict as Mercedes woes intensify

The Lewis Hamilton Mercedes farewell tour has not gotten off to a good start...


45 people killed in bus crash in South Africa – girl, 8, the sole survivor

More than 40 people have died after a bus veered off a bridge in South Africa and crashed down onto rocks some 50 metres below.


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


Harlequins to bid farewell to highly-rated coach after ‘mutually agreed’ departure

Harlequins have confirmed that former senior coach Tabai Matson will depart the club.


London weather: Heavy rain and 50mph winds set to batter capital as Storm Nelson hits UK

London weather: Heavy rain and 50mph winds set to batter capital as Storm Nelson hits UK - The capital is facing more grim weather ahead of the Easter bank holiday


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

A potential bargain for United.


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


Is the war over? Disney and Ron DeSantis' allies reach agreement to end legal battle

The war between Mickey Mouse and Ron DeSantis appears to be over.


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


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....


Map shows where 35 new Aldi stores are opening this year

There should be even more in London soon, too.


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...


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...


'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."


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...


‘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


Government ‘dodging scrutiny’ of post-Brexit trade deals, says MP

Government ‘dodging scrutiny’ of post-Brexit trade deals, says MP - Business and Trade Committee chair Liam Byrne criticised the Government’s response to his committee’s report on the CPTPP deal.


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

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


Disgraced ‘crypto king’ Sam Bankman-Fried is sentenced to 25 years over FTX fraud scheme

Disgraced ‘crypto king’ Sam Bankman-Fried is sentenced to 25 years over FTX fraud scheme - The former head of FTX was sentenced over convictions of fraud and conspiracy


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...


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


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...


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.


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.


Sepsis almost killed me in just 48 hours and one phone call saved my life

I never thought at the age of 21, I would be in intensive care and fighting for my life, but within a few days in October 2022, my world was turned upside down. As a professional dancer, I was thrilled when my agent said I had a callback for my dream West End show. I had been feeling quite unwell for a couple of weeks, but I had no idea that 48 hou...


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


Gladiators to return for second series on BBC

Gladiators to return for second series on BBC - The second series was announced ahead of the final of the first series.


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

How precise


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.


Jan 6 police officer slams ‘opportunistic grifter’ Trump as former president hails ‘law and order’ at NYPD cop’s wake

Jan 6 police officer slams ‘opportunistic grifter’ Trump as former president hails ‘law and order’ at NYPD cop’s wake - ‘As the opportunistic grifter that he is, he claims to support the police, law and order, the rule of law yet, he has not met with any officers from Capitol Police,’ Aquilino Gonell tells The Independent


Situation on front stabilized, but new Russian offensive is looming - Zelenskyy

Ukrainian military have managed to stabilize the situation on the front. However, it is likely that Russia is preparing for a new offensive, stated President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. According to the president, the situation on the front has been stabilized as spring approaches. However, the winter months were quite challenging. "We have stabilized the...


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


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...


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...


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 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.


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.


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


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...


Leicester sack Willie Kirk after investigation into alleged relationship with player

Leicester have sacked manager Willie Kirk after an investigation into an alleged relationship with a player. The Guardian revealed on 8 March that Kirk had been suspended while the club carried out an investigation into an alleged relationship with one of his squad members. The manager was then absent from the team’s 2-0 defeat of Liverpool, which earned the a place in the FA Cup semi-finals, where they will play Tottenham, with the assistant...


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


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...