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London Covid booster programme to launch on Monday as 800,000 people urged to get jab

London Covid booster programme to launch on Monday as 800,000 people urged to get jab - People aged over 75 or with a weak immune system urged to come forward

2024-04-19T07:48:09Z

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

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

Netanyahu has done what the world warned him not to

Israel’s strike on Iran on Friday morning will not come as a surprise to Western observers – but it will cause great concern in Washington and London as the region tips closer towards an all-out war. Following Iran’s attack on Israel on April 13, itself a response to an Israeli strike on an Iranian consulate, Israel was clear a response would be re...

2024-04-19T03:33:03Z

Sterling wavers as markets gauge reported Israeli attack on Iran

By Harry Robertson LONDON (Reuters) - The pound was little changed on Friday after falling to a five-month low against the dollar in Asian trading hours as investors responded to reports of an Israeli attack on Iran. People familiar with the matter told Reuters that Israel attacked Iran, days after Iran launched an unprecedented assault on Israel in response to a suspected Israeli strike on its

2024-04-19T09:51:55Z

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

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

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

Emma Raducanu sets up Iga Swiatek meeting after fourth straight win for first time since US Open glory

Emma Raducanu sets up Iga Swiatek meeting after fourth straight win for first time since US Open glory -

2024-04-19T05:44:49Z

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

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

What the papers say – April 19

What the papers say – April 19 - A variety of stories feature on the front pages of the nation’s papers on Friday.

2024-04-19T00:32:37Z

Fernando Alonso made Aston Martin decision ‘with gun to his head’ amid Mercedes offer – report

Did Fernando Alonso receive a Mercedes offer before being pushed into signing a new Aston Martin contract?

2024-04-18T11:58:50Z

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

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

Drone captures aftermath of powerful tornado in Ohio

Several tornadoes touched down in Ohio, USA, on Wednesday. With peak winds of 110mph, the severe storm downed trees and power lines, and caused extensive damage to homes. The National Weather Service confirmed that at least five tornadoes touched down in several counties. Fortunately, no casualties or injuries have been reported.

2024-04-19T08:16:33Z

Thousands evacuated, tsunami warning after Indonesia volcano erupts

Indonesian authorities closed an airport and residents left homes near an erupting volcano Thursday due to the dangers of spreading ash, falling rocks, hot volcanic clouds and the possibility of a tsunami. Mount Ruang on the northern side of Sulawesi Island had at least five large eruptions Wednesday, causing the Center for Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation to issue its highest-level alert, indicating an active eruption. The crater...

2024-04-19T02:29:41Z

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

Britain’s former ‘secret weapon’ diplomat now with Russian diamonds in her sights

A senior British diplomat who left the Foreign Office earlier this year is now lobbying Western governments over their plan to ban Russian diamonds, The Telegraph can reveal. Emma Wade-Smith, who was the UK’s consul general in New York until January, is running a worldwide campaign to alter a G7-designed scheme to stop Russian diamonds being sold i...

2024-04-19T13:48:57Z

Google staff ordered to leave politics at home after anti-Israel protests

Google’s chief executive has told staff to leave their politics at home in a rebuke to employees who have campaigned against its work with the Israeli government. Sundar Pichai said that the office was not a place “to fight over disruptive issues or debate politics” amid fierce disagreements between its employees. The edict marks a decisive shift f...

2024-04-19T17:34:06Z

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

MediEvil 2 and Gravity Rush 2 remakes rumoured for PlayStation Showcase

An insider has claimed that Sony is bringing back two of its older franchises, as rumours swirl about the showcase in May.

2024-04-19T09:39:27Z

I’m choosing the Nintendo Switch 2 over PS5 Pro — here’s why

The Nintendo Switch 2 won't beat PS5 Pro on power and I'm okay with that.

2024-04-17T08:05:16Z

Stocks sink, oil surges on reports of Middle East attacks

By Kevin Buckland TOKYO (Reuters) -Asian shares and bond yields sank on Friday while safe-haven currencies, gold and crude oil jumped after reports of a sharp escalation in Middle East hostilities. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares dived 2.3% and U.S. stock futures pointed 1.5% lower following media reports Israeli missiles had hit a site in Iran. U.S. long-term Treasury yields

2024-04-19T02:48:18Z

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

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

Bitcoin slides below $60,000 on reports Israel strikes Iran

(Reuters) - Cryptocurrencies fell heavily and bitcoin broke below $60,000 on Friday in a rush out of risky assets following reports of an Israeli missile strike on Iran. Bitcoin slid more than 5.5% to $59,961 in the Asia session as the U.S. dollar rose broadly. Ether fell by a similar margin, dropping below the $3,000 barrier to $2,895. Israeli missiles hit a site in Iran, ABC News reported,

2024-04-19T02:48:17Z

Ukraine claims it shot down a Russian strategic bomber. Moscow says the plane crashed

Ukraine claims it shot down a Russian strategic bomber. Moscow says the plane crashed - Ukraine’s air force is claiming it shot down a Russian strategic bomber

2024-04-19T08:45:29Z

EU imposes sanctions against violent West Bank settlers

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union said on Friday it had agreed to impose sanctions against four people and two entities over violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank. The listed entities are Lehava, a radical right-wing Jewish supremacist group, and Hilltop Youth, the European Union Council said in a statement. Two leading figures of Hilltop Youth, Meir Ettinger

2024-04-19T13:43:36Z

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

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

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

Klopp offers verdict on out-of-form Salah after Atalanta defeat

Mohamed Salah missed a chance to make it 2-0 to Liverpool against Atalanta, chipping wide of the target when through on goal.

2024-04-19T06:31:19Z

Arsenal hijack Chelsea and Manchester United's transfer move for £43m striker

The striker is enjoying an eye-catching debut season in the Bundesliga.

2024-04-18T16:32:15Z

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

Prayer ban head criticises Braverman for using school as ‘political football’

The Conservative MP co-founded the school alongside current headteacher Katherine Birbalsingh.

2024-04-19T20:48:35Z

Zelenskyy visits Donetsk region, inspects fortification construction

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in the Donetsk region. He visited the wounded Ukrainian defenders and inspected the construction of fortifications. Zelenskyy visits the military who are undergoing treatment in the medical company of the 95th separate airborne assault brigade. The President spoke with the soldiers and awarded them w...

2024-04-19T13:30:51Z

Black undercover police officer beaten up by his own colleagues awarded $23.5m

Black undercover police officer beaten up by his own colleagues awarded $23.5m - Fellow undercover officer told investigators police in riot gear ‘beat the f*** out of [Mr Hall] like Rodney King’

2024-04-19T21:11:01Z

Fire and ice in China as trackside flames spark ‘wild’ F1 sprint qualifying

The Shanghai International Circuit briefly caught fire on Friday as sparks flew onto a patch of grass before heavy rain in the final part of sprint qualifying turned the track into an “ice rink”. A chaotic session eventually ended with a pair of Britons on the front row, McLaren’s Lando Norris just pipping Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton to pole to set up...

2024-04-19T09:03:58Z

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

Tesla shares drop below $150, wiping out a year’s gains — three days days after Musk sacked 14k people

Tesla shares drop below $150, wiping out a year’s gains — three days days after Musk sacked 14k people - The price drop comes amid a difficult year for the electric vehicle company, which already lost $200bn in market value this year

2024-04-18T22:54:33Z

Is Fallout returning for season 2? Here's what we know so far

Looks like we'll be heading somewhere familiar...

2024-04-16T13:46:20Z

Russia-Ukraine war: Frontline update as of April 18

Ukrainian troops hold positions on the left bank of the Dnipro River and repelled Russian attacks near Pervomaiske in the Donetsk region. The Russian army tried to break through the defense near the village of Urozhaine, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Russian shelling Over the past day, 71 combat engagements took pla...

2024-04-18T22:30:41Z

A teacher, a software engineer and a banker: These are the New Yorkers who hold Trump’s fate in their hands

A teacher, a software engineer and a banker: These are the New Yorkers who hold Trump’s fate in their hands - Five women and seven men have been tasked with hearing the first-ever criminal case against a US president

2024-04-17T16:57:45Z

GB News set to axe 40 jobs after channel posts heavy losses

The planned redundancies were reportedly announced at a meeting on Friday after the broadcaster posted an operating loss of £42.4m for the year to the end of May, 2023

2024-04-19T18:06:00Z

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

Beijing half marathon winner stripped of medal after investigation into bizarre finish

China's top long-distance runner has been stripped of his first-place finish in the Beijing half marathon.

2024-04-19T16:43:56Z

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

Longest Covid infection recorded at 613 days

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

2024-04-18T22:05:35Z

Walls collapse at Copenhagen's blaze-hit Old Stock Exchange

By Tom Little and Louise Rasmussen COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -Large parts of the outer walls of Denmark's landmark 400-year-old stock exchange building collapsed on Thursday afternoon, two days after a fire ripped through the historic structure. There was a loud bang as the brickwork came down and a cloud of ash enveloped the building. "The thing we feared has happened," Copenhagen fire department

2024-04-18T23:12:39Z