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Russia detains deputy of defence minister Shoigu for corruption

By Guy Faulconbridge, Lidia Kelly MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russian security services detained one of Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu's deputies on suspicion of taking major bribes, the highest-profile corruption case since President Vladimir Putin sent troops into Ukraine in February 2022. Deputy Defence Minister Timur Ivanov was detained on Tuesday, according to a brief 22-word statement by Russia's

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2024-04-24T08:09:53Z

Meta announces it is to plough billions into artificial intelligence

The social media firm posted revenues of £29.2bn for the three months to the end of March, up 27% from the year before.

2024-04-24T21:19:47Z

Crucible told to rebuild or lose World Snooker Championship

Barry Hearn has warned that snooker is ready to end nearly 50 years of history and move the World Championship away from Sheffield unless the Crucible is rebuilt into a bigger venue. Hearn, who remains president of Matchroom Sport, said that he wanted to stay beyond the current deal until 2027 but, with Saudi Arabia and China becoming increasingly ...

2024-04-24T18:31:00Z

Three men arrested after five people die in Channel boat crossing

Three men have been arrested in connection with a Channel boat crossing that led to the deaths of five people, including a young girl. The three have been arrested on suspicion of facilitating illegal immigration and entering the UK illegally. The suspects – two Sudanese men aged 22 and 19 and a 22-year-old from South Sudan – are being questioned by the National Crime Agency (NCA) in Kent, the agency said. The arrests came as Guirec Le Bras, a...

2024-04-24T18:35:54Z

Mark Williams evasive on future after World Snooker Championship exit

'Fingers crossed you’ll see me playing next year.'

2024-04-24T07:00:25Z

Russia will expand Ukraine 'buffer zone' if Kyiv gets longer range missiles, says Kremlin

MOSCOW (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Wednesday that Russia would further expand its "buffer zone" inside Ukraine if Kyiv takes delivery of longer-range ATACM missiles from the United States that allow it to strike deeper inside Russia. The United States is preparing a $1 billion military aid package for Ukraine, the first to be sourced from the yet to be signed Ukraine-Israel bill, two U.S.

2024-04-24T10:04:32Z

Fugitive ex-police officer wanted over two murders found with gunshot wound while infant with him is safe

Fugitive ex-police officer wanted over two murders found with gunshot wound while infant with him is safe - Elias Huizar, 39, allegedly gunned down his ex-wife outside an elementary school on Monday, while police found the body of his teenage girlfriend at a nearby home

2024-04-23T23:35:03Z

Manchester United vs Sheffield United: Confirmed line ups and team news

United get back to Premier League action tonight.

2024-04-24T07:30:20Z

Irish President Higgins suffered 'mild stroke' in February

DUBLIN (Reuters) - Irish President Michael D. Higgins suffered a "mild stroke" in February that necessitated his admission to hospital for a week, the president said in a newspaper interview on Wednesday. Higgins' office said at the time that he experienced a mild transient weakness from which he was expected to make a full recovery. The widely popular president, who turned 83 last week, returned

2024-04-24T11:43:58Z

Campaigners given green light to bring High Court challenge to XL bully ban

Campaigners have been given the green light to bring forward a High Court challenge against the government's ban on XL bully dogs.

2024-04-24T15:30:38Z

Russian troops advance five miles after Ukrainians left front line unmanned

Russia has gained five miles of territory in a sudden advance exploiting a blunder in the rotation of Ukrainian forces that left part of the front line unguarded. Moscow was able to capture the village of Ocheretyne, northwest of Avdiivka, following the withdrawal of Kyiv’s battle-hardened 47th Brigade. The brigade – which was formed to spearhead U...

2024-04-24T11:30:07Z

Over a billion users could be at risk from keyboard logging app security flaw

Most Chinese mobile manufacturers used vulnerable keyboards which relayed keystrokes in plain text.

2024-04-24T22:01:32Z

Why the new ‘free childcare’ rollout is not exactly going smoothly

A new report by the National Audit Office has set out how delivering the new support will be 'problematic'.

2024-04-24T10:27:50Z

Lisa Wilkinson: 'I sincerely hope this judgment gives hope to women around the country'

Speaking after Justice Michael Lee found former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann was not defamed by Lisa Wilkinson and Ten in an interview with Brittany Higgins Monday 15 February 2021 — in which she alleged she was raped in Parliament House — Wilkinson said she hoped the ruling gave 'hope to women around the country'. 'Today the federal court has found that I published a true story about a rape in a federal minister's office at Parliament House in March of 2019,' Wilkinson said.

2024-04-24T13:20:23Z

Schroders boss to retire after eight years at the helm

Schroders boss to retire after eight years at the helm - Chief executive Peter Harrison will step down in 2025.

2024-04-24T13:50:39Z

Russian court orders seizure of JPMorgan Chase funds in VTB lawsuit

MOSCOW (Reuters) - A Russian court has ordered the seizure of funds in JPMorgan Chase bank accounts in Russia, court filings showed on Wednesday, in a lawsuit filed by state-owned bank VTB as it seeks to regain funds blocked abroad. JP Morgan Chase last week sued VTB in New York to halt its efforts to recover $439.5 million from an account that was blocked after Russia despatched its army to

2024-04-24T09:45:01Z

MARKET REPORT: Reckitt cleans up but Footsie gives up gains

Reckitt Benckiser shares rose 3.6p% after the consumer goods group reported steady demand for its hygiene and health products this year.

2024-04-24T21:19:49Z

Moldova brings criminal case against pro-Russian Gagauzia leader to court

By Alexander Tanas CHISINAU (Reuters) -A criminal case against the governor of Moldova's region of Gagauzia has been sent to court, prosecutors said on Wednesday, setting up the prospect of the Kremlin ally being tried on charges of channelling funds from Russia to a pro-Moscow party. Evgenia Gutul, who emerged out of obscurity last year to win election to head the autonomous region of Gagauzia,

2024-04-24T21:56:22Z

Do you need a TV licence to watch Netflix? BBC sends mixed signals as streamer launches live shows

Do you need a TV licence to watch Netflix? BBC sends mixed signals as streamer launches live shows - Should viewers of the upcoming boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul have to pay the licence fee?

2024-04-24T16:25:24Z

Mitt Romney doesn’t hold back when asked about Trump’s $130k payment to Stormy Daniels

Mitt Romney doesn’t hold back when asked about Trump’s $130k payment to Stormy Daniels - ‘As far as I know you don’t pay someone $130,000 not to have sex with you’

2024-04-24T00:15:09Z

Threatening ally of Roman Abramovich would be ‘a suicide mission’, agent tells court

The football agent accused of sending an intimidating email to a Chelsea FC executive has said it would be “a suicide mission” to threaten anyone connected to the club’s former owner Roman Abramovich, a court has heard. Saif Alrubie is charged with sending an “electronic communication with intent to cause distress or anxiety” to the former Chelsea director of football Marina Granovskaia – as he attempted to collect £300,000 in commissions he...

2024-04-24T17:50:39Z

Teachers facing dramatic surge in complaints from parents since Covid as staff forced to quit, survey reveals

Teachers facing dramatic surge in complaints from parents since Covid as staff forced to quit, survey reveals - Exclusive: Personal attacks or aggressive behaviour is the most common form of vexatious complaint impacting staff members

2024-04-24T16:07:48Z

Another blow for FSG as second Liverpool deal collapses alongside Amorim

It has been a bad few days for FSG and new CEO Michael Edwards.

2024-04-23T23:24:21Z

‘Solely his fault’ – Lance Stroll F1 exit fear theory raised in scathing verdict

"This is almost like, 'We're going to back Lance because we want him to stay with the team'."

2024-04-23T18:24:54Z

Missing from poll talk, SAD rakes up sacrilege this time

Shiromani Akali Dal highlights slow pace of 2015 Punjab sacrilege cases investigations. Criticizes CM Bhagwant Mann for lack of prosecution sanction. Accuses Congress and AAP of exploiting Sikh sentiments. SAD loses Sikh vote base due to various issues.

2024-04-24T10:10:27Z

I hope he is OK – Gary O’Neil sympathises with referee Stuart Attwell

I hope he is OK – Gary O’Neil sympathises with referee Stuart Attwell - Attwell has been in the spotlight for his role as VAR in denying Nottingham Forest three penalties in Sunday’s 2-0 defeat at Everton.

2024-04-24T22:09:00Z

Carlos Tevez rushed to hospital with chest pains

Carlos Tevez has been taken to hospital in Argentina after suffering chest pains, Independiente have confirmed. The former Manchester United and City forward, 40, was admitted to a clinic in Buenos Aires last night after seeking medical help and has stayed at a nearby hospital as a precaution for further tests. Tevez has been head coach at Independ...

2024-04-24T09:24:31Z

Ally McCoist says two Chelsea stars were exposed during embarrassing Arsenal defeat

A harrowing evening for Chelsea fans.

2024-04-24T08:15:27Z

Angela Rayner tells Tories ‘get a grip’ and stop ‘obsessing’ over house

Angela Rayner tells Tories ‘get a grip’ and stop ‘obsessing’ over house -

2024-04-24T11:42:07Z

Ex-England star John Barnes banned as company director over unpaid taxes

An investigation by the Insolvency Service into Mr Barnes’ conduct as a director began in September 2023.

2024-04-24T18:05:28Z

Russian priest who held Alexei Navalny’s memorial service mysteriously suspended by Moscow church

Russian priest who held Alexei Navalny’s memorial service mysteriously suspended by Moscow church - An order published by the Moscow diocese publicly demoted Safronov from a priest to a psalm-reader

2024-04-24T11:06:58Z

Tragedy in Malaysia: 10 killed in military helicopter collision

Devastation struck Malaysia as two military helicopters collided mid-air during a training exercise in Lumut, claiming the lives of 10 individuals on the morning of April 23. Footage captured the harrowing moment as the choppers collided, sending them spiraling to the ground.

2024-04-24T03:13:26Z

Devastating flooding in east Africa claims dozens of lives

Devastating flooding has struck east Africa, with extreme rainfall wreaking havoc across several countries.

2024-04-24T18:01:37Z

Iranian hip hop star sentenced to death

He has 20 days to appeal the ruling.

2024-04-24T14:58:56Z

Jury considers conclusion over death of transgender boy who was treated on mental health ward

The jury in the inquest into the death of a transgender boy, who died from injuries sustained while a mental health patient at Prestwich Hospital, has retired to consider its conclusion.

2024-04-24T19:21:11Z

When Ukraine receives US aid after approval by Congress: Pentagon's response

The United States of America will be able to transfer a new military aid package to Ukraine within a few days after the approval of Congress, states Pentagon spokesman Major General Patrick Ryder. According to Ryder, the US Congress must approve a bill on aid to Ukraine. Then it is scheduled to be signed by President Joe Biden. And after that, the ...

2024-04-23T23:57:25Z

Max Verstappen masking his true pace with major advantage identified in China

Max Verstappen seemingly cantered to victory in China, with his true pace not out for all to see.

2024-04-23T15:24:40Z

Ukraine begins using long-range missiles secretly supplied by the US

Not even US lawmakers knew the missiles were already in Ukraine.

2024-04-24T18:29:23Z

Spanish PM considers resigning amid wife corruption allegations

FILE - Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez poses for a portrait after an interview with The Associated Press at the Moncloa Palace in Madrid, Spain, June 27, 2022.

2024-04-24T20:49:28Z

Jurgen Klopp makes top-four admission as Liverpool suffer painful Merseyside derby defeat

Jurgen Klopp makes top-four admission as Liverpool suffer painful Merseyside derby defeat - Klopp warned his side that Tottenham could still catch them

2024-04-24T22:15:24Z

'You can't say that's OK!' - Rio Ferdinand demands rule change to punish Chelsea star

Chelsea were lucky to avoid being reduced to 10 men.

2024-04-23T20:43:48Z

Wayne Rooney calls out Virgil van Dijk for lame excuse as Liverpool lose ground in title race

Former Manchester United goalscorer Wayne Rooney was not impressed by Virgil van Dijk’s comments after Liverpool were beaten 2-0 by Everton. Rooney immediately called out the Liverpool captain after his post-match interview which included a lame excuse he squeezed in ahead of their Premier League clash at West Ham this weekend.

2024-04-24T22:20:27Z

Broadcasters threatened with fines over election programmes after GB News breaches

Ofcom has vowed to tighten its broadcasting rules during the general election after GB News repeatedly broke regulations by using politicians as presenters. In a strongly worded warning to the TV industry, the regulator said it was putting news channels on notice that they must maintain the “highest editorial standards” ahead of an election. It vow...

2024-04-24T08:44:28Z

‘A Real Honour’ – Sky Sports Presenter Joins England Golf As Independent Director

Sky Sports Golf presenter Sarah Stirk hopes to use her knowledge and experience to make the sport more open and accessible

2024-04-24T17:11:25Z

Supreme Court to hear high-stakes arguments on Trump’s presidential immunity in criminal case: Live

Supreme Court to hear high-stakes arguments on Trump’s presidential immunity in criminal case: Live - Decision on immunity question could impact what charges Trump faces, and whether they are heard in court before November presidential election

2024-04-24T22:02:34Z

Council staff off sick long-term soars by fifth since pandemic

The number of council staff off work on long-term sick leave has risen by a fifth since the pandemic. Almost 10,000 town hall workers are currently off work through long-term sickness, according to figures obtained by the Liberal Democrats. Six in 10 councils have seen a rise in the number of staff off on long-term sick leave since 2019, the year b...

2024-04-24T21:31:27Z

Gang leader lied about Tupac killing to make money, defense lawyer claims

Gang leader lied about Tupac killing to make money, defense lawyer claims - The lawyer said his client wanted to make money with his story, so he embellished or outright lied about his involvement

2024-04-23T19:39:48Z

One of Europe’s most wanted drug lords on run after Spanish court grants bail

One of Europe’s most wanted criminals who is linked to a plot to kill a Dutch princess is on the run after a Spanish court allowed him to walk free. Karim Bouyakhrichan, a leader of one of the Netherlands’ “Mocro Mafia” cartels,  was arrested after a major money laundering operation in Marbella in January but skipped bail after being released. His ...

2024-04-24T15:20:38Z

Trump to receive bonus worth $1.2bn for Trump Media stock performance

Former president Donald Trump qualified for a bonus worth $1.2bn after shares in his social media company remained above a certain value despite falling sharply. Trump is poised to receive 36m additional shares in Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), owner of his Truth Social platform, under an “earn-out” windfall which boosts the paper value of his stake in the business to about $3.7bn. He was able to receive the bonus if TMTG’s stock traded...

2024-04-24T16:32:26Z