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Iran State TV confirms death of president

This is the moment Iranian State TV confirmed the death of President Ebrahim Raisi after the helicopter he was travelling in crashed in a mountainous area of northwest Iran.

Duke of Westminster: Billionaire Hugh Grosvenor set for ‘society wedding of the year’ with William as usher

Duke of Westminster: Billionaire Hugh Grosvenor set for ‘society wedding of the year’ with William as usher - Grosvenor, 33, has a net worth of £10.1 billion

Inflation may soon be too low. But the Bank of England is scared to cut interest rates

Inflation may soon be too low. But the Bank of England is scared to cut interest rates - City Comment: The Bank should start chopping borrowing costs as soon as it can

"They're building luxury hotels in Kiev while we don't have enough hands to concrete the front line"

General Michel Yakovleff, former NATO deputy chief of staff, was a guest of French news channel LCI to give his analysis of the Russian advance in recent days and the lack of Ukrainian resources to confront it. "They are building expensive buildings in Kiev, the capital, and they are not digging trenches where they should be," the general stated. "The exasperation, anger and indignation are starting to be felt among Ukrainian soldiers, it's...

Oil little changed after death of Iran's president, Saudi king's ill health

By Natalie Grover LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prices steadied on Monday amid political uncertainty in major producing countries after Iran's president died in a helicopter crash and Saudi Arabia's crown prince deferred a trip to Japan on account of his father, the king's, health. Brent was down 24 cents at $83.74 a barrel by 0958 GMT. The U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude for June, set to

‘Best day ever. I just wish I were younger’: the voices of infected blood victims

The final report on the infected blood scandal details the litany of government and healthcare failures which led to thousands of people being infected with HIV and Hepatitis C. It contains harsh words for doctors, ministers and civil servants, but it also aims to shine a light on the heartbreaking stories of pain and loss from victims and their families. Here are some of their reactions to the report in Westminster on Monday. ‘It’s restored my...

Kate Middleton makes ‘return’ as she issues first major update on project since cancer diagnosis

Kate Middleton makes ‘return’ as she issues first major update on project since cancer diagnosis - The video on mental health was produced by the Prince and Princess of Wales

Wall Street bets on stellar quarterly results from Nvidia

By Arsheeya Bajwa (Reuters) - Wall Street is betting on a blowout quarterly report from Nvidia on Wednesday, with its stock near record highs as investors look for evidence that the AI chipmaker can maintain its explosive growth and stay ahead of rivals. The results will be the latest test for Wall Street's picks-and-shovels trade that has turned Nvidia into the biggest winner of the generative

'Extraordinary' results after device causing 'strange sensation' trialled on paralysed people

A device that sends an electrical "buzz" through the skin could allow people who were paralysed several decades ago to regain movement in their arms and hands.

Now video game giant is buyout target: £2bn deal for London-listed firm

The board of Aim-listed Keywords Studios yesterday said it would accept a £2bn offer from Swedish buyout giant EQT.

Tributes pour in as 90s nu-metal drummer dies aged 53

Red Bull and McLaren ‘doing something weird’ with energy deployment, claims Charles Leclerc

"They are doing something weird with the energy engine-wise, McLaren and Red Bull."

Russian attack on recreational base near Kharkiv: Death toll rises to 7

The death toll has risen to 7 after Russia attacked a recreation center near Kharkiv, according to the head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration Oleh Syniehubov. "Units of the diving service of the SES (State Emergency Service - ed.) in the village of Cherkaska Lozova found fragments of a man's body. The data is being established," Synie...

Fact check: New Yorker article about Lucy Letby is not available in the UK for legal reasons

Fact check: New Yorker article about Lucy Letby is not available in the UK for legal reasons - The magazine said it was following ‘a court order’ when it limited access to an article about the convicted murderer in the UK.

No inquest into death of Radio 2 DJ Steve Wright, says coroner

No inquest into death of Radio 2 DJ Steve Wright, says coroner - The DJ passed away suddenly in February

Father 'relieved' as daughter's body returns to Israel

Sky's Alistair Bunkall spoke to Shani's father Nissim.

Taylor Swift stops acoustic set to help fans needing medical attention during concert

Taylor Swift is being praised after stopping her acoustic set to check in on fans that needed help. In a clip shared to Twitter/X, Swift pauses her set, asking into the microphone, "Someone in the front row, can you tell me yes or no to this question: When you guys are putting a bunch of flashlights up in a group, does that mean people need help?" ...

Britain’s ‘day of shame’ as full scale of infected blood scandal revealed

Rishi Sunak said it was “a day of shame for the British state” on Monday as victims of the infected blood scandal were finally given an apology. The Prime Minister said the worst treatment scandal in NHS history had resulted from a “moral failure at the heart of our national life” in which doctors, civil servants and ministers had put reputations a...

Massive US Destroyer Sails Through Giant Violent Waves at Sea

Welcome back to The Daily Aviation for a feature on how US Navy sailors battle heavy seas onboard guided missile destroyers. Footage Credit: U.S. Navy, Derivative Work by The Daily Aviation Voice, text and video editing belong to The Daily Aviation, any use of these content without permission is forbidden. Don't forget to subscribe us on Facebook or Twitter. https://www.facebook.com/DailyAviationArchive https://twitter.com/DailyMDA You have a question or you would like to send us footage. Send us a message.

Ukraine President Zelenskiy speaks to Reuters in exclusive interview

KYIV (Reuters) - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told Reuters in an exclusive interview in Kyiv on Monday that Ukraine's Western allies were taking too long to make decisions on military support for his country. Following are key quotes from the interview: ON BATTLEFIELD "A very powerful wave (of fighting) is going on in the Donbas." ON KHARKIV INCURSION "Today the situation is under control. A

Why is Britain’s mental health so incredibly poor? It’s because our society is spiralling backwards

The news should have stopped us in our tracks. Astonishingly, however, it was scarcely reported here. The latest map of mental wellbeing published by the Global Mind Project reveals that, out of the 71 countries it assessed, the United Kingdom, alongside South Africa, has the highest proportion of people in mental distress – and the second worst overall measure of mental health (we beat only Uzbekistan). Mental wellbeing has plummeted in the UK...

Rippon attacks BBC for not giving her show a slot in prime time

Angela Rippon has criticised the BBC for relegating consumer affairs journalism to a daytime slot. Rip Off Britain, which Rippon co-presents with Gloria Hunniford and Julia Somerville, airs on weekday mornings and has been a staple of the schedule since its launch in 2009. It is the only regular consumer programme on BBC One, after bosses discontin...

Deadly Texan storm leaves 1,000,000 without power

Attempt on Fico's life: Doctors on Slovak prime minister's condition

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico remains under medical supervision at the F.D. Roosevelt University Hospital in Banská Bystrica, citing Aktuality. On Monday morning, Roosevelt Hospital provided a brief statement about the current condition of Prime Minister Robert Fico. "After today's consultation, the patient's condition is stable. His clinical c...

Amal Clooney is one of the legal experts who recommended war crimes charges in Israel-Hamas war

Amal Clooney is one of the legal experts who recommended war crimes charges in Israel-Hamas war - Amal Clooney is one of the legal experts who recommended that the chief prosecutor of the world's top war crimes court seek arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and leaders of the militant Hamas group

ATP Rankings: Novak Djokovic to spend birthday at No 1, Zverev at highest since 2022, Chileans on the march

This way for your latest ATP Rankings.

Hit BBC series returning to screens 36 years after first air date

'Now world knows about cover-up'

A report has found the infected blood scandal was 'no accident', it concludes, with 'downright deception' by the government and the NHS.

Funeral for Thai pro-democracy activist dead in prison

In Thailand a funeral has been taking place for 28-activisit Neti-porn Bung, who died on Tuesday in prison following a 65 day long hunger strike. She was jailed for insulting Thailand’s monarchy, a crime punishable by 3 to 15 years in prison. Her death has prompted an outpouring of grief and renewed calls for justice reform in Thailand. Story by FRANCE 24’s Constantin Simon and Matt Hunt.

Family of Black boy, 16, sent to electric chair in 1930 and exonerated in 2022 sues county that prosecuted him

Family of Black boy, 16, sent to electric chair in 1930 and exonerated in 2022 sues county that prosecuted him - Alexander McClay Williams was convicted of murder in the October 1930 icepick stabbing of a white woman in her cottage on grounds of reform school

Jet2 flight 'goes into lockdown' heading from Spain to UK

The airline confirmed that Port Health officials boarded flight LS302 to investigate the situation

DWP outlines holiday rules for universal credit and PIP claimants

The rules apply to millions of people who claim benefits including universal credit and personal independence payments (PIP)

Trent Alexander-Arnold sheds tears as Jurgen Klopp bids farewell to Liverpool

Trent Alexander-Arnold sheds tears as Jurgen Klopp bids farewell to Liverpool - Jurgen Klopp adressed Liverpol fans as he brought down the curtain on his nine-year spell at the club

Former South Africa president banned from running in election

South Africa's former president Jacob Zuma has been banned from running in the country's election next week because of a previous criminal conviction.

Infected blood scandal 'no accident'

Inquiry chair Sir Brian Langstaff spoke to Sky's Sarah-Jane Mee.

Jim Root has switched to the Neural DSP Quad Cortex for some Slipknot shows

Despite once saying he'd stay clear of digital tech, Root has started dabbling in the amp modeling world – and recently used the Quad Cortex at a high-profile festival performance

Gold surges to record high after Iran’s president killed in crash

Gold jumped to fresh record highs after Iran’s president was killed in a helicopter crash. Bullion jumped as much as 1.1pc to hit $2,440.59 an ounce after Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and all the other passengers onboard died when the aircraft came down in northwest Iran. His death has added to tensions ...

Oleksandr Usyk to be stripped of world title after Tyson Fury victory

Oleksandr Usyk is the new undisputed heavyweight champion of the world, but he is set to be stripped of the IBF title ahead of his rematch with Tyson Fury

Skilled US Marines Door Gunner Shoots Targets From Moving Helicopter at Sea

Welcome back to The Daily Aviation for a feature on the unique aircrews that are tasked with protecting helicopters when landing in hostile landing zones. Voice, text and video editing belong to The Daily Aviation, any use of these content without permission is forbidden. Don't forget to subscribe us on Facebook or Twitter. https://www.facebook.com/DailyAviationArchive https://twitter.com/DailyMDA You have a question or you would like to send us footage. Send us a message.

Footprints discovered in New Mexico rewrite American history

Archaeologists have made a staggering discovery about American history and it's all thanks to some footprints. The human tracks, unearthed in White Sands National Park, New Mexico, are the oldest ever to be found on the continent. Scientists previously estimated their age as between 11,500 and 13,000 years, but new analysis has found out that the m...

'Squid Game' season 2: Everything we know so far

All the info on the second season of the hit Netflix series from South Korea

Map reveals where thunderstorms will strike parts of the UK tomorrow

If you’re reading this and live in the UK, you already know what we’re about to say: don’t forget to bring an umbrella tomorrow. The skies above Scotland and Northern Ireland are set to be filled with purple, lilac and green lights as people get a second chance to see the aurora borealis. Life, however, is all about balance. Expect gloomy grey skie...

Erling Haaland names moment he was no longer worried about Arsenal

'We kinda knew we were going to do it.'

Ryanair forced to slash summer fares to £17

Ryanair is being forced to sell tickets at a discount in the face of lower than expected demand from summer holidaymakers. The budget carrier said that a lack of mid-week bookings was forcing it to resort to special offers in order to fill some flights. The weekend market has been stronger. It came as the company appointed Amber Rudd, a former Tory...

At least 150 dead in flash floods triggered by heavy rain

Skilled US Navy SEALs Perform Risky Free Fall With Wingsuit

Welcome back to The Daily Aviation for a feature on the US Army Golden Knights parachute demonstration team and its ability to wow crowds all over the United States. Footage Credit: U.S. Army / U.S. Air Force ,Derivative Work by The Daily Aviation Voice, text and video editing belong to The Daily Aviation, any use of these content without permission is forbidden. Don't forget to subscribe us on Facebook or Twitter. https://www.facebook.com/DailyAviationArchive https://twitter.com/DailyMDA You have a question or you would like to send us footage. Send us a message.

Trump trial live: Hush money judge clears the courtroom after defense witness ‘stares him down’

Trump trial live: Hush money judge clears the courtroom after defense witness ‘stares him down’ - Judge Juan Merchan says closing arguments will now take place next week

Warning issued over surge of Asian hornets in the UK

Scarlett Johansson says she was ‘shocked’ and ‘angered’ by ChatGPT voice ‘imitation’

Scarlett Johansson says she was ‘shocked’ and ‘angered’ by ChatGPT voice ‘imitation’ - The ‘Black Widow’ star revealed that she had previously been approached by OpenAI chief executive officer Sam Altman

Theatre director and playwright go on trial in 'absurd' case over 2020 play

A theatre director and a playwright have appeared in court accused of justifying terrorism with a play they first staged in Moscow back in 2020.