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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...


Prison sentence sought for football chief who kissed female player without consent

A Spanish prosecutor is reportedly seeking a prison sentence for the former football boss who kissed a female player after Spain won the women's World Cup.


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.


‘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


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


Guenther Steiner lands exciting new role for F1 2024 Miami Grand Prix

Guenther Steiner continues to be a person in demand...


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


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....


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


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.


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...


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

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


F1: Toto Wolff confirms Mercedes' first-choice candidate to replace Lewis Hamilton

F1: Toto Wolff confirms Mercedes' first-choice candidate to replace Lewis Hamilton - Mercedes want Max Verstappen - should he become available


Laurence Fox’s London mayor hopes end after errors filling in forms

The former actor Laurence Fox will not be a candidate at the London mayoral elections after failing to fill in the nomination forms correctly. London Elects, which administers the mayoral and London Assembly elections, said the Reclaim Party leader had submitted the papers shortly before the deadline on Wednesday, which were subsequently found to contain errors. Fox, who last acted on screens in a 2022 film distributed by the far-right website...


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...


Ukraine spy chief details assassination campaign against Ukrainians collaborating with Russia

Ukraine spy chief details assassination campaign against Ukrainians collaborating with Russia - Head of national spy agency says it cannot claim responsibility for the deaths, but is able to share details


Map shows where 35 new Aldi stores are opening this year

There should be even more in London soon, too.


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


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


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


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.


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...


Russia says it is hard to believe Islamic State could have launched Moscow attack

MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday that it was "extremely hard to believe" that Islamic State would have had the capacity to launch an attack on a Moscow concert hall last Friday that killed at least 143 people. Zakharova repeated Moscow's assertions, for which it has not yet provided evidence, that Ukraine was behind the attack on the Crocus


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.


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


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


Proposal to ban discrimination over a person’s hair passes first legal hurdle

Several US states already have similar laws banning discrimination based on someone’s hair.


Kim Jong Un bans dogs and certain haircuts in North Korea

North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un has banned dogs and certain haircuts among the population where even the most mundane aspects of daily life are regulated. The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK, also known as North Korea) is one of the most heavily censored countries in the world. It recently caused a stir when it was revealed the nationa...


Sam Bankman-Fried arrives in court for sentencing over FTX fraud

By Luc Cohen NEW YORK (Reuters) -Sam Bankman-Fried, the former billionaire cryptocurrency wunderkind, arrived on Thursday in the courtroom where he will be sentenced over his conviction for stealing $8 billion from customers of the now-bankrupt FTX exchange he founded. Bankman-Fried, 32, was led into U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan's Manhattan courtroom by members of the U.S. Marshals Service,


Marvel Rivals officially announced - looks just like Overwatch with superheroes

The rumours about a PvP shooter based on Marvel superheroes were true, with a new game by veteran Call Of Duty and Battlefield developers.


Extreme weather warning for anyone heading to holiday hotspot over Easter

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


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...


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


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.


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...


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


'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."


Laurence Fox barred from London mayoral election after submitting 'invalid' papers

Laurence Fox barred from London mayoral election after submitting 'invalid' papers - London Elects, the body that oversees the City Hall elections, has said Fox’s application to stand in the May 2 election was ‘not valid’


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


How to watch Liverpool vs Brighton on TV and Livestream

Here’s how to watch Liverpool vs Brighton in the Premier League on TV and livestream this Sunday.


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


Easter eggs recalled after customer says they found rocks inside

Easter eggs recalled after customer says they found rocks inside - The Warehouse Group says an investigation is underway


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.


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...


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...


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


Netanyahu to hostage soldiers' families: I will bring them all home

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to the families of soldiers held hostage by Hamas on Thursday. In his statements, he said, "I know that every day you go through hell. Your sons are heroes, Israel's heroes. As we have already returned 123 hostages, I am obliged to return them all, every single one. I will not leave anyone behind." Netanyahu ...


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...


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