A celebrated mountain rescuer has spoken about the “massive impact” of social media on the number of people who need rescuing. Richard Warren was made an OBE for his services to mountain rescue in Cumbria and the Lake District in an investiture ceremony with the Princess Royal at Windsor Castle on Tuesday afternoon. Warren, who […]
Continue ReadingFormer US president Barack Obama and his wife Michelle have expressed deep sadness over the death of the Rev Jesse Jackson, who they described as a “true giant”. Rev Jackson, who was a protege of Martin Luther King Jr and led the civil rights movement for decades after Dr King’s assassination, has died aged 84. […]
Continue ReadingActor Shia LaBeouf has been arrested after being accused of hitting two men during Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans, police said. LaBeouf was charged with two counts of simple battery, New Orleans police said in a statement. Officers were called to a business in the French Quarter at about 12.45am on Tuesday. Police said […]
Continue ReadingKeir Starmer has paid to keep a personalised pair of cufflinks given to him by Donald Trump during the US president’s state visit last year. The prime minister purchased the gift, which would otherwise have been held by Downing Street, for his teenage son, the Press Association understands. Details released by the Cabinet Office show […]
Continue ReadingWarner Bros Discovery has said it is reopening takeover talks with Paramount Skydance, giving the studio giant a week to make its “best and final offer”. Netflix agreed a takeover deal to buy Warner Bros’ studio and streaming business last month but was granted a seven-day waiver to allow the business to hold talks with […]
Continue ReadingThe EU opened a formal investigation into Chinese online retailer Shein on Tuesday over illegal products and concerns about the platform’s potentially addictive design, stepping up scrutiny under the bloc’s strict Digital Services Act. The move under the Act, which requires online platforms to do more to counter illegal and harmful content, came after France […]
Continue ReadingPeople are marking the Lunar New Year on Tuesday with prayers, fireworks and festivities. The activities ushered in the Year of the Horse, one of 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac, succeeding the Year of the Snake. Fire performers carry a dragon during a molten iron fireworks performance ahead of the Lunar New Year celebrations […]
Continue ReadingSix companies linked to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, are being wound down in the wake of the publication of the Epstein files, Companies House documents show. Sarah was the sole director of all six companies, none of which have much public profile. According to Companies House, an application to strike off each company was […]
Continue ReadingAuthorities said three people were killed, including the suspect, at a shooting at a Rhode Island hockey rink on Monday afternoon, where a youth hockey game was scheduled. Pawtucket chief Tina Goncalves told reporters that three other victims are in hospital in a critical condition. “It appears that this was a targeted event, that it […]
Continue ReadingUS president Donald Trump denounced a clean energy agreement between the United Kingdom and California governor Gavin Newsom hours after it was signed on Monday, Politico reported. In an interview with the outlet, Trump said it was “inappropriate” for Britain to be dealing with the Democratic governor. Trump, a Republican, also branded Newsom “a loser,” […]
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