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AstraZeneca says it will withdraw COVID-19 vaccine globally as demand dips

(Reuters) -AstraZeneca said on Tuesday it had initiated the worldwide withdrawal of its COVID-19 vaccine due to a "surplus of available updated vaccines" since the pandemic. The company also said it would proceed to withdraw the vaccine Vaxzevria's marketing authorizations within Europe. "As multiple, variant COVID-19 vaccines have since been developed there is a surplus of available updated

United Airlines cancels daily flights to Tel Aviv through June 5

United Airlines will cancel its daily flights to Tel Aviv in Israel through June 5, the carrier said on Wednesday. "We continue to closely monitor the situation and will make decisions on upcoming flights with a focus on the safety of our customers and crews," United said in a statement. The carrier also added that its second daily Tel Aviv flight ...

Warning over new strain of horrible disease brought over by midges from Europe

Mike Tyson trains as fans spot ‘fault’ ahead of Jake Paul fight

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Will back Congress if it wants to topple Saini government: Dushyant Chautala

BJP's estranged ally JJP is ready to support Congress-led opposition's bid to topple the Nayab Singh Saini govt in Haryana, former deputy CM Dushyant Chautala declared on Wednesday, simultaneously firing a warning to his MLA colleagues that defying a whip to side with the saffron party would invite disqualification. Chautala's statement came a day after three Independent MLAs withdrew support from the BJP-led coalition, reducing its strength to...

Russian informer who had people jailed for criticising Ukraine war is charged with same crime

A Russian activist who has boasted about denouncing Kremlin critics to the authorities has himself been charged with discrediting the Russian armed forces. A notice posted to Moscow’s court website showed Timur Bulatov, an outspoken supporter of Russia’s “special military operation” in Ukraine, was charged under a censorship law that has been used ...

Trump deletes post raging that his lawyers had ‘no time to prepare’ for Stormy Daniels

Trump deletes post raging that his lawyers had ‘no time to prepare’ for Stormy Daniels - His now-deleted post came just hours before Stormy Daniels took the stand to testify on Tuesday

First trial of Just Stop Oil activists under new anti-protest laws begins

Three Just Stop Oil supporters have appeared in what is thought to be the first trial brought under wide-ranging powers introduced last year to curb protest. Phoebe Plummer, Chiara Sarti and Daniel Hall were charged with breach of section 7 of the Public Order Act 2023 after taking part in a slow march blocking traffic in west London last November. Their trial, before Judge Hehir at Southwark crown court, is expected to last five days. Just Stop...

Arm's annual revenue forecast fails to impress investors; shares tumble

By Max A. Cherney and Stephen Nellis (Reuters) -Arm Holdings gave a full-year revenue forecast on Wednesday that missed the expectations of investors who had sent the chip designer's shares soaring last September following its IPO on optimism around AI. Shares of Arm fell about 7% in extended trading after the report. For the current fiscal first quarter, Arm forecast revenue in a range between

Firefighters rescue puppy with head stuck in garden wall

A hapless puppy had to be rescued by firefighters after getting its head stuck in a garden wall. Jeremey, a four-month-old Beagle, had been exploring his back garden when he got his head firmly wedged between several bricks on Tuesday morning. His owner called the fire service after spending 30 minutes trying unsuccessfully to free him in Stourbrid...

More than 100 homes evacuated after bomb squad deployed in former pit village

Barnsley Council has opened a rest centre.

Huge IndyCar scandal development as ex-F1 hopeful’s engineer amongst suspensions

A significant development in the controversy currently rocking US motorsport...

Latest Red Bull exit rumoured, plus Donald Trump trip reaction – F1 news round-up

Tuesday's fast-paced news wrap is go, go, go!

Bengaluru police summons J P Nadda, BJP IT head over clip

The notices, issued by High Grounds police station through the state BJP office on Monday, directed them to appear before the investigating officer within seven days. This came a day after an FIR was registered against the trio based on a complaint filed by Ramesh Babu, chairman of the media wing of Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee, over an animation video posted on BJP's X handle.

World tensions ‘coming to the boil’, warns UK Armed Forces head

The Head of the British Armed Forces has warned that “simmering tensions” around the world “are coming to the boil”. Adml Sir Tony Radakin, the Chief of the Defence Staff, cited a “belligerent” North Korea, a “more assertive” China and last October’s “barbaric attacks in Israel” as some of the conflicts that have inflamed hostilities around the wor...

Russian shelling of Kyiv region: Power lines and buildings damaged, casualties reported

During a new Russian massive attack on Ukraine on the night of May 8, there were hits in the Kyiv region, and power lines were damaged. People were injured, according to the head of the Kyiv Regional Military Administration Ruslan Kravchenko. Alarm lasted four hours Russia attacked the region at night with kamikaze drones and cruise missiles. "The ...

Dan Ashworth’s Man Utd inbox: Ten Hag sack plans, replacing Casemiro, easing the financial burden…

Manchester United are reportedly edging closer to appointing Dan Ashworth and we've outlined some of the big decisions he'll have to make early in his tenure

Retired pro wrestler who ran twice for Congress pleads not guilty in Las Vegas murder case

Retired pro wrestler who ran twice for Congress pleads not guilty in Las Vegas murder case - A retired professional wrestler and former congressional candidate in Nevada and Texas has pleaded not guilty to a murder charge in the death of a man last year at a Las Vegas Strip hotel

Columbia University department to hold vote of no confidence in president

A Columbia University department will hold a vote of no confidence in president Baroness Shafik after her handling of last month’s pro-Palestine protests sparked outrage. Lady Shafik, a British peer, has faced calls to resign after she used police to clear student encampments and remove protesters from Hamilton Hall. The former director of the Lond...

White House comments on alleged Russian plot to assassinate Zelenskyy

The news of an assassination attempt on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that was to be organized by Russian agents is disturbing, according to White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. Jean-Pierre says this is certainly very disturbing news. She also notes that the US authorities are glad that such an attempt was prevented. Background...

Shooting at rapper's mansion leaves security guard with life-threatening injuries

Police are investigating a shooting at the Toronto mansion of Canadian rapper Drake.

Russian troops strike Kirovohrad region: 13 buildings damaged, child injured

Last night, Russian troops shelled a power facility in the Kirovohrad region, damaging houses and wounding an 8-year-old child, according to the head of Kirovohrad Regional Military Administration, Andrii Raikovych. "As a result of a Russian missile attack on the Kirovohrad region in the Oleksandriia district, a critical infrastructure facility was...

FIA loses another key figure as CEO exits after only 18 months

“Now is the time to step away."

Google fights $17 billion UK lawsuit over adtech practices

LONDON (Reuters) - Google parent Alphabet has urged a London tribunal to block a mass lawsuit which accuses it of abusing its dominance in the online advertising market, in the latest case to focus on the search giant's business practices. The lawsuit seeks damages of up to 13.6 billion pounds ($16.9 billion) on behalf of publishers of websites and apps based in the United Kingdom, who say they

'Taylor Swift bill' signed into law in US state - here's how it will work

Legislation dubbed the "Taylor Swift bill" has passed in Minnesota in an effort to help people buy concert tickets.

Full list of closures as major bank to shut 36 branches and cut hundreds of jobs

High street bank TSB has announced 250 job losses and the closure of 36 branches.

Westfield Stratford evacuated over 'bomb scare'

Westfield Stratford evacuated over 'bomb scare' - The item was found to be non-suspicious

Four UK editors named in Prince Harry's phone-hacking lawsuit against Daily Mail

By Sam Tobin and Michael Holden LONDON(Reuters) - Four current British newspaper editors and a string of other senior press figures have been named in a privacy lawsuit brought by Prince Harry and other public figures against the publisher of the Daily Mail and the Mail on Sunday. Harry, the younger son of King Charles, is one of seven claimants suing Associated Newspapers over allegations of

David Beckham says documentary director was ‘angry’ over viral ‘be honest’ scene

David Beckham said the director of his Netflix documentary was supposedly “very angry” after he interrupted his wife Victoria during filming, which led to the viral “be honest” moment. The British football star, 49, appeared alongside filmmaker Fisher Stevens, producer Josh Battsek and editor Michael Harte at an Emmys For Your Consideration event a...

Garrick Club to accept women for first time in history after Stephen Fry, Sting vote in favour

Garrick Club to accept women for first time in history after Stephen Fry, Sting vote in favour - Gentleman’s club has faced pressure to change admissions rules since membership list was leaked to the press

UK refuses to sign global vaccine treaty, The Telegraph reports

(Reuters) - Britain is refusing to sign the World Health Organization's pandemic accord because the country says it would have to give away a fifth of its vaccines, the Telegraph reported on Wednesday. Britain will only agree to a legally binding global accord if there is a commitment that British-made shots are used for what the country deems to be its own national interest, the Telegraph said.

Elon Musk joins controversy over new Canadian bill that would let citizens seek damages for online hate speech

Elon Musk joins controversy over new Canadian bill that would let citizens seek damages for online hate speech - The Online Harms Bill would create a new government body to regulate hate speech on social networks such as X

Game Of Thrones star Ian Gelder dies aged 74

Game Of Thrones star Ian Gelder dies aged 74 - The British actor was diagnosed with bile duct cancer in December.

Judge indefinitely postpones Trump’s trial date in Mar-A-Lago classified documents case

Judge indefinitely postpones Trump’s trial date in Mar-A-Lago classified documents case - Earliest trial could take place under new schedule is late July and it now appears likely it may not hapen before 2024 election

Mother of Australian surfers killed in Mexico gives moving tribute to sons at a beach in San Diego

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The mother of two Australian surfers killed in Mexico delivered a moving tribute to her sons Tuesday at a beach in San Diego. “Our hearts are broken and the world has become a darker place for us,” Debra Robinson said, fighting back tears. “They were young men enjoying their passion of surfing together.” Her sons, Callum and Jake, were allegedly killed by car thieves in Baja California, across the border from San Diego,...

Singapore says Air Force F-16 crashed at air base on Wednesday

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - A Singapore Air Force F-16 plane crashed at Tengah Air Base on Wednesday at 12:35 p.m. (0435 GMT), Singapore's defence ministry said on Wednesday. The plane "experienced an issue during take-off and the pilot responded in accordance with emergency procedures", the ministry said in a statement. It said the pilot ejected successfully and is conscious and able to walk, and is

UK set for hottest day of the year – but it’s not all good news

Sun explodes in a flurry of powerful solar flares from hyperactive sunspots (video)

Watch the sun explode in a fury as it unleashes yet another barrage of solar flares, including two of the most powerful: X-class.

Viral hate campaign against Dudley teacher after fake racist video shared

A teacher was subject to a viral hate campaign after a manipulated video of her campaigning for Labour falsely implied she had used racist language. The video, taken on a Ring doorbell in Dudley, used subtitles to suggest the woman had used a slur against Pakistani people. It went viral on social media and was promoted by Akhmed Yakoob, the independent candidate who came third in the West Midlands mayoral elections. Labour said it had employed...

New York City Has Most Millionaire Residents

New York has almost 350,000 millionaires, which is the most compared to any other metro in the world, according to a new global ranking of the wealthiest cities. The Bay Area came in second overall, while Tokyo is third and Singapore fourth. Haidi Stroud-Watts and Annabelle Droulers discuss the list on Bloomberg Television.

Man Utd vs Arsenal: Latest team news, injury latest, predicted lineups

United still face huge injury problems...

Making good, profitable games 'will no longer keep you safe': industry expresses fury and heartbreak over closure of Hi-Fi Rush and Prey studios

Gamers and game developers are reeling from yet another wave of layoffs and studio closures.

Zelenskyy announces important news for coming weeks: Visits of partners and security guarantees

In the coming weeks, foreign partners will visit Ukraine, and new agreements regarding security guarantees will be signed, according to a statement from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. According to the president, meetings and documents are currently being prepared, which will definitely make headlines in the coming weeks. "New visits to Ukraine by o...

Ukraine updates: Russia warns France against sending troops

Russia has warned that its forces would view any French forces sent to Ukraine as legitimate targets. Meanwhile, Ukraine has suffered a wave of new attacks on its energy infrastructure. DW has the latest.

Three men arrested in UK on suspicion of 'commission, preparation and instigation of acts of terrorism'

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9 of 10 wrongful death suits over deadly Astroworld crowd surge have been settled, lawyer says

9 of 10 wrongful death suits over deadly Astroworld crowd surge have been settled, lawyer says - An attorney says nine of the 10 wrongful death lawsuits filed after the 2021 Astroworld festival have been settled, including one that was set to go to trial this week

Whooping cough cases ‘could reach 40-year high’ in 2024, experts warn

Whooping cough cases ‘could reach 40-year high’ in 2024, experts warn - Some people call it the ‘100-day cough’ because of the length of time it can take to recover.

Pro-Palestine protesters disrupt US tech billionaire talk at university

Pro-Palestine protesters have disrupted a talk by an American tech billionaire at Cambridge student union. Peter Thiel, the Republican Party donor and founder of Palantir, which has defence contracts with Israel, was delivering a talk to students at the university on Wednesday evening when two pro-Palestinian protesters stood up an delivered a mono...

Disney to cut production of Marvel films and TV shows amid superhero fatigue

Disney will cut production of Marvel films and TV series amid concerns that so-called superhero fatigue is exhausting demand for the studio’s work. Bob Iger, Disney’s chief executive, said the company would “reduce output and focus more on quality” particularly when it came to Marvel, known for franchises such as The Avengers and Black Panther. It ...

Stormont Economy Minister Conor Murphy steps down on medical grounds

Stormont Economy Minister Conor Murphy steps down on medical grounds - Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O’Neill said former Executive minister Deirdre Hargey will replace him on an interim basis.