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Tennis-Nadal outclasses Blanch in Madrid first round

MADRID (Reuters) -Rafael Nadal thrashed 16-year-old wild card Darwin Blanch 6-1 6-0 in the first round of the Madrid Open on Thursday and will face Australian 10th seed Alex de Minaur next. The 22-time Grand Slam champion broke the American at the first opportunity in the second game before grabbing the first set in just 28 minutes. Nadal, who last claimed the title on Madrid's clay in 2017,

2024-04-25T17:39:54Z

Arms deliveries from new aid package to Ukraine have already begun - Pentagon

The United States has begun delivering portions of arms and ammunition to Ukraine as part of a new aid package, according to the Pentagon spokesman Patrick Ryder. The spokesman emphasized to journalists that he cannot disclose details regarding the timing of military aid shipments to Ukraine. However, according to him, the deliveries have already c...

2024-04-26T14:07:13Z

Former Post Office executive says she never ‘knowingly did anything wrong’

Former Post Office executive says she never ‘knowingly did anything wrong’ - Angela van den Bogerd gave evidence at the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry in central London on Thursday.

2024-04-25T10:56:03Z

Two charged after deaths of five migrants in English Channel

Two charged after deaths of five migrants in English Channel - Two men, both aged 22, are charged with immigration offences

2024-04-26T07:44:32Z

Hardline Israeli war cabinet minister hospitalised after car crash

Israel’s hard-Right national security minister has been injured in a car accident after his motorcade reportedly ran a red light. A car carrying Itamar Ben-Gvir flipped over at an intersection in the central town of Ramla on Friday afternoon, police said. Footage from the scene shows the vehicle upside down in the middle of an intersection. Mr Ben-...

2024-04-26T17:18:59Z

Heathrow strikes: Hundreds of airport workers set to walk out in April and May

Many staff members at the UK’s busiest airport will strike over changes unions say are unfair - here’s when and why it’s happening. View on euronews

2024-04-26T15:06:29Z

Reform UK’s Blackpool byelection candidate denies wrongdoing amid charity probe

Reform UK’s candidate in the Blackpool South byelection has denied any wrongdoing after the Charity Commission launched a probe into allegations that the soup kitchen he founded was used to promote his campaign. Mark Butcher, who is standing for the party in next week’s election, posted a Facebook message this month which said that the campaign would be starting at the kitchen, Amazing Graze. He was later pictured shaking hands with the Reform...

2024-04-25T17:40:21Z

Russian shelling of train station in Kharkiv region: Casualties toll rises

The number of people injured in a Russian strike on the Balakliia railway station has risen to 13, according to the Kharkiv regional prosecutor's office. “The number of wounded has increased to 13 people,” the statement reads. Russian shelling of train station in Balakliia On the afternoon of April 25, Russians struck near the railway station in Ba...

2024-04-26T14:22:13Z

‘Political arrest’ of Palestinian academic in Israel is civil liberties threat, say lawyers

The arrest and interrogation of a leading Palestinian legal scholar based at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem marks a new threat to civil liberties in Israel, her legal team and employer have said. Prof Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian was detained by police on the afternoon of 17 April over comments made on a podcast more than a month earlier and held overnight in conditions her lawyers described as “terrible” and designed to humiliate. “This case...

2024-04-26T13:58:36Z

Reading terror attack: Police facing more offenders with ‘mental health needs’

Reading terror attack: Police facing more offenders with ‘mental health needs’ - The Assistant Chief Constable was speaking after the conclusion of the Reading terror attack inquest.

2024-04-26T18:48:45Z

Ukraine court orders agriculture minister into custody for suspected corruption

A Ukrainian court ordered on Friday for Agriculture Minister Mykola Solsky to be taken into custody over allegations of his involvement in an illegal acquisition of state-owned land worth about $7 million. Solsky denies the allegations, which relate to events in 2017-2021, before he started as agriculture minister in March 2022. The judge set bail at 75.7 million hryvnias ($1.9 million). Solsky tendered his resignation letter on Thursday but...

2024-04-26T06:44:15Z

MeToo founder 'devastated' over Weinstein

'Ten years ago, we could not get a man like Harvey Weinstein into a courtroom', the MeToo founder says.

2024-04-25T19:32:15Z

40 years after discovery of HIV, another huge breakthrough is within our grasp

Today marks a huge moment.

2024-04-23T12:40:01Z

Arsenal transfer target Martin Zubimendi issues verdict on Gunners interest

Arsenal transfer target Martin Zubimendi issues verdict on Gunners interest - The Gunners are ready to move on to other targets

2024-04-26T07:05:52Z

'Enough is enough': Premier League star condemns racist abuse

Marcus Rashford has replied to a supportive post on X, saying he has been suffering abuse "for months" and that "enough is enough".

2024-04-26T13:08:11Z

Russia arrests Forbes reporter over social media posts on Bucha massacre

Russia has arrested a journalist from the Russian edition of Forbes magazine for social media reposts over accusations of Russian atrocities in the Ukrainian town of Bucha, his lawyer and Forbes said on Friday. Rights groups say hundreds of Russians have been arrested, fined and jailed for criticising Russia's offensive on Ukraine under tough military censorship laws. Russian authorities have particularly targeted people for comments on Bucha,...

2024-04-26T11:45:06Z

A banker, an assistant, a tabloid boss: Key takeaways from Trump’s day in court

A banker, an assistant, a tabloid boss: Key takeaways from Trump’s day in court - David Pecker concluded his week-long testimony, ushering in two more witnesses, both of whom mentioned Stormy Daniels

2024-04-27T00:32:26Z

Zelenskyy addresses Ramstein participants, outlines 3 priorities in weapons supply for Ukraine

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy participated in a Ramstein meeting today. He specifically mentioned the weapons Ukraine needs, according to his speech published by the Pentagon. Three priorities for weaponry "Dear friends, please do not forget what you are deciding. This is not just about the arms supply - you are deciding the fate of the ...

2024-04-26T17:52:53Z

Luke Littler silences hostile crowd with Premier League Darts victory in Liverpool

Luke Littler silences hostile crowd with Premier League Darts victory in Liverpool - Littler climbed back to the top of the Premier League table.

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2024-04-26T14:58:44Z

Tejasvi, Sudhakar, CT Ravi booked for MCC violations

Case was registered against BJP candidates Tejasvi Surya for allegedly soliciting votes on the grounds of religion

2024-04-27T02:20:13Z

Liverpool ‘beginning to lose patience’ with Klopp signing as Barcelona are tipped to ramp up interest

Liverpool are considering selling one of their top stars as the club is reportedly 'beginning to lose patience' with the Barcelona-linked player

2024-04-25T18:06:02Z

Red Bull fight to keep Adrian Newey amid exit talk over Christian Horner controversy

Red Bull have vowed to fight any rival move for Adrian Newey amid widespread rumours their star designer has told the team he wants to leave over the Christian Horner controversy. Germany’s Auto Motor und Sport claimed on Thursday the team’s chief technical officer – who has been behind all 13 of their drivers’ and constructors’ titles – was set to...

2024-04-25T17:44:46Z

Digested week: Trump’s McDonald’s bill is big, but its prices have ballooned

Monday Donald Trump’s appearance in criminal court on Monday has raised many questions, constitutional and otherwise, but on the evidence of the first day I find myself most curious about the former president’s McDonald’s order. During jury selection last week, the Daily Mail reported on a $700 (£560) McDonald’s order put in by Trump staffers that included 27 orders of fries, 27 quarter pounders, a bunch of nuggets and no drinks. A McDonald’s...

2024-04-26T12:48:05Z

Hostage's parents plead for his release

'If you can hear us, we are telling you, we love you, stay strong, survive', his parents say.

2024-04-24T20:43:44Z

In rare German boardroom fight, broker CEO exits with jab at founder

By Tom Sims FRANKFURT (Reuters) -A rare public boardroom dispute in Germany escalated on Friday, with the outgoing CEO of a major online broker criticising a company founder who had publicly campaigned against him. Frank Niehage, the CEO of broker FlatexDegiro, this week suddenly announced he would leave after 10 years at the helm of the firm that operates in 16 countries with 2.7 million

2024-04-26T16:23:57Z

Are Tubes on strike today? April dates for last minute walkout

Commuters have been wrongfooted by last-minute strikes announced on the London Underground. The TSSA rail union announced the sudden strike action on Wednesday, which is expected to cause disruption into the weekend. The walkouts by customer service managers will mean some stations “may need to close at short notice,” according to Transport for Lon...

2024-04-26T07:37:12Z

Family of US man believed to be held by Taliban seek help from UN

Ryan Corbett’s lawyers say he has been threatened with physical violence and torture, and is malnourished and deprived of care.

2024-04-26T07:06:26Z

BBC pundit - Tottenham dealt huge Arsenal blow with 50m star out injured

BBC Radio 5 Live pundit Alan Hutton believes Tottenham have been dealt a "huge blow" ahead of Arsenal after news on one of their star players.

2024-04-26T04:47:29Z

Martin Lewis eviscerates Rishi Sunak in brutal HIGNFY takedown

He really didn't hold back.

2024-04-26T20:32:23Z

Four including ex-Patisserie Valerie chief financial officer deny fraud charges

Four including ex-Patisserie Valerie chief financial officer deny fraud charges - All four defendants were released on conditional bail.

2024-04-26T12:57:57Z

First Audi F1 driver confirmed as Adrian Newey exit rumours gather pace – F1 news round-up

Friday's F1 news wrap is here and it's a thrill-a-minute ride...

2024-04-26T21:31:35Z

German Minister of Foreign Affairs holds secret meeting with Stoltenberg on Ukraine - Bild

German Minister of Foreign Affairs Annalena Baerbock secretly met with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. Among other topics, the issue of assistance to Ukraine was discussed, according to Bild. The agency notes that Baerbock and Stoltenberg were seen at a restaurant in one of Berlin's five-star hotels as they exited the hotel surrounded by s...

2024-04-26T17:07:53Z

Minneapolis approves $150K settlement for witness to George Floyd's murder

Minneapolis approves $150K settlement for witness to George Floyd's murder - The Minneapolis City Council has agreed to pay a $150,000 settlement to an eyewitness who tried to intervene to prevent George Floyd’s murder and who says he suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder as a result

2024-04-26T16:16:00Z

BBC removes Laura Kuenssberg episode after complaint over Chris Packham comments

The BBC has removed an edition of Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg from iPlayer following a complaint about comments made by Chris Packham. Toby Young, the journalist, claimed that Packham made “false and defamatory” allegations about him. In a panel discussion about carbon emissions on last Sunday’s episode, Packham referred to Young’s Daily Sceptic b...

2024-04-26T21:09:35Z

UK stock market shrinking at fastest pace in history, says Goldman

The UK stock market is shrinking at its fastest pace in history amid a wave of foreign takeovers which have propelled the FTSE 100 to its strongest week in eight months. A £4.3bn proposed takeover of cyber security firm Darktrace and the rejection of a £31bn bid for Anglo American on Friday capped a frenetic week for deal activity on the London Sto...

2024-04-26T17:04:20Z

Travis Scott’s First Original Jordan, the Jumpman Jack, Is on Its Way. Here’s Everything to Know

A hype sneaker suitable for every kind of activity, apparently

2024-02-09T10:40:51Z

Australian PM slams "arrogant billionaire" Elon Musk amid row over censorship

A war of words is escalating between the Australian government and the owner of X, with Anthony Albanese calling Elon Musk an "arrogant billionaire who thinks he's above the law" in response to Musk's social media comments accusing the Australian government of censorship. The spat stems from X's reluctance to comply with the country's intetrnet regulator's order to take down footage of last week's alleged terrorist attack in Sydney.

2024-04-23T20:46:26Z

Families traumatised by police messages

Emma Webber, the mother of Barnaby Webber - who died in a stabbing attack in Nottingham, has written an emotional letter to the members of a police WhatsApp group.

2024-04-24T10:42:27Z

Putin army 'accelerating' advance to break Ukraine defensive line despite heavy losses, say UK defence chiefs

Putin army 'accelerating' advance to break Ukraine defensive line despite heavy losses, say UK defence chiefs - Ministry of Defence in London said Russian units had seized ‘several small settlements’ in the Donetsk province

2024-04-26T11:17:27Z

AEW owner Tony Khan wears neck brace for NFL Draft after ‘shaking off piledriver’

AEW owner Tony Khan wears neck brace for NFL Draft after ‘shaking off piledriver’ -

2024-04-26T15:46:17Z

Turkish court convicts Syrian woman over Istanbul bombing, media says

ISTANBUL (Reuters) -A Turkish court sentenced Ahlam Albashir, a Syrian national, to life in prison on Friday over a 2022 bombing that killed six people in Istanbul's main shopping street, Demiroren news agency (DHA) and other media said. Six Turkish citizens, two members each of three families, were killed in the attack on Nov. 13, 2022. The explosion also wounded about 100 people in the busy

2024-04-26T10:37:40Z

Soccer-Man City striker Shaw ruled out for rest of WSL season

(Reuters) - Manchester City forward Khadija Shaw will miss the remainder of the season with a foot injury, the Women's Super League club said on Friday. League leaders City's title hopes were dealt a massive blow with the news, as Shaw is top scorer in the WSL this campaign with 21 goals, and after sustaining the injury in Sunday's 5-0 win over West Ham United, will miss their final three games.

2024-04-26T15:48:35Z

Irish premier apologises on behalf of state to Stardust victims and families

The Irish premier, Simon Harris, has apologised to the victims, survivors and families of the Stardust fire tragedy, saying the state failed them. Forty-eight people were killed when the blaze ripped through the nightclub in Dublin in 1981. After a more than 40-year campaign for justice, last week an inquest found that the 48 victims had been unlawfully killed.

2024-04-23T18:13:55Z

Fire at Brazil guesthouse leaves at least 10 dead, 11 injured

SAO PAULO (Reuters) - At least 10 people died and 11 were injured in the early hours of Friday morning in a major fire at a guesthouse in Brazil's southern city of Porto Alegre, said the Rio Grande do Sul state fire department, which is still searching for the missing. The firefighters said they were called at around 2 a.m. (0500 GMT) on Friday and extinguished the fire within two hours,

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2024-04-27T02:20:25Z

Hailed as a hero and then sacked: the carer’s allowance whistleblower

Almost exactly five years ago, Enrico La Rocca was hailed by MPs as a hero, a whistleblower whose tenacity had helped expose profound failures at the heart of the government’s vast benefits agency, resulting in tens of thousands of vulnerable unpaid carers being unfairly fined and prosecuted. Without La Rocca – who was not named at the time – serious problems with carer’s allowance overpayments may never have come to light, the Commons work and...

2024-04-25T18:55:30Z

Baby airlifted to Vatican hospital after NHS refuses to operate as ‘he was too ill’

A one-month-old baby with a congenital heart condition was airlifted to a Vatican hospital after the NHS refused to operate on him. The parents of the baby boy are understood to have been told by an NHS hospital that he was too ill to undergo specialist cardiac surgery. The family of the baby wish to remain anonymous and have not identified the NHS...

2024-04-25T21:30:20Z

Bengaluru doctor saves woman who collapsed at polling booth. Video

Bengaluru nephrologist Dr Ganesh Srinivasa Prasad sprang into action at a polling booth, saving the life of a woman who collapsed in the queue.

2024-04-26T11:32:41Z

The Fall Guy star Ryan Gosling pays tribute to Hollywood stunt doubles: ‘Real heroes’

The Fall Guy star Ryan Gosling pays tribute to Hollywood stunt doubles: ‘Real heroes’ -

2024-04-23T10:03:07Z