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School's new rules are so strict '30 have been suspended and 40 have quit'

Pupils are being told off for having a 'fake cough', short hair, or false eyelashes.

Plymouth pub closes as landlord steps down after 25 years

A popular Plymouth pub has closed and a big transformation project has begun as new owners take on the building

VAR league table: Which club has been wronged most – and who has benefited

“That’s wrong that, Daz” could be the words engraved on the tombstone of VAR, offering a reminder that football technology needed competent humans running the system and that every decision had a winner and a loser. ‌Liverpool were the unlucky ones in the case of Daz, aka Darren England, the video-assistant referee who checked the footage after Sim...

Android 15 — 5 ways it just put iOS 18 on notice

Google I/O 2024 was a launchpad for many new AI features that will be coming to Android sooner than later, which means there's more pressure for Apple to respond with iOS 18.

All the fashion from the 2024 Cannes Film Festival so far

Léa Seydoux, Anya Taylor-Joy and Greta Gerwig get the festival off to a stylish start

On this day in 2022: Teen champion Laura Robson announces retirement from tennis

On this day in 2022: Teen champion Laura Robson announces retirement from tennis - The former teenage star officially hung up her racket on May 16, 2022.

Downton Abbey 3 is officially happening - and these are the characters who will (and won't) be returning

There are loads of newbies, too!

US intelligence observes intensification of disinformation against Zelenskyy - CNN

The intelligence of the United States has found that Russia has intensified its disinformation campaign against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, reports CNN. A senior representative of the Biden administration stated that Russia has seized upon various recent events to fuel criticism against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his a...

'Ugly little rabbit dosser': Fury renews attack on Usyk as undisputed fight looms

This weekend's undisputed heavyweight clash is "D-Day" for both fighters, Tyson Fury has warned, as he renewed his verbal feud with his opponent.

McDonald's unveils huge new triple burger and fan-favourites returning to menu

McDonald’s fans are in for a real treat this summer as the fast food chain is launching, not one, not two, but three brand new items. And if that weren’t enough, it’s also bringing back a bunch of fan-favourites that have been sorely missed. The menu is changing up in a few weeks and the star of the show will be a new burger known as The Hat Trick,...

Banks brace for Post Office showdown over cash access fee

Britain's biggest banks are bracing themselves for talks with the Post Office over a new deal to allow millions of their customers to withdraw cash at its branches.

United States: Donald Trump's ex-fixer Michael Cohen testifies in hush money trial

Donald Trump's former personal attorney Michael Cohen returns to the witness stand on Tuesday for what is expected to be a tough grilling by the ex-president's lawyers at his historic hush money trial. More information with FRANCE 24 correspondent in New York, Jessica Le Masurier.

OpenAI co-founder resigns after launch of new ChatGPT

OpenAI co-founder resigns after launch of new ChatGPT - Ilya Sutskever says he’s moving on to a ‘very personally meaningful’ mystery project

Family of California Navy veteran who died after officer knelt on his neck settles lawsuit for $7.5M

Family of California Navy veteran who died after officer knelt on his neck settles lawsuit for $7.5M - Family members of a Navy veteran who died after a police officer pressed a knee to his neck for nearly five minutes have settled with the Northern California city of Antioch for $7.5 million

America's latest inflation figures are a gift for Andrew Bailey, says ALEX BRUMMER

The message from across the Atlantic is that after a scare US inflation is moderating and the booming economy may be taking a breather.

Airbus unveils half-plane, half-copter in quest for speed

By Tim Hepher MARIGNANE, France (Reuters) -Airbus Helicopters showcased an experimental half-plane, half-helicopter on Wednesday in a quest for speed as competition heats up to define the rotorcraft of the future. The 200 million euro ($217 million) Racer is a one-off demonstrator model combining traditional overhead rotors with two forward-facing propellors in a bid to combine stability and

Keir Starmer names six things Labour will do first if he wins power

The announcement comes just a few days after Rishi Sunak described his vision of the next five years.

Leaseholders hit by 9,000% rise in ground rent with bills of £17,000

Leaseholders in Hitchin forced to pay due to a clause which ties ground rent with the value of land. Michael Gove wants to ban such leases, but his bill remains delayed

Malaysia outraged at Meta takedown of media's Facebook posts on PM's Hamas meeting

By Danial Azhar KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysia's communications minister expressed outrage at Meta Platforms on Tuesday, demanding it explain why it had taken down Facebook posts by local media covering the prime minister's meeting this week with a Hamas leader. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim met Ismail Haniyeh of Hamas in Qatar on Monday and later stressed that though he had good relations

Ally of Chechnya's Kremlin-backed leader Kadyrov resigns suddenly

LONDON (Reuters) - A close ally of Chechnya's Kremlin-backed leader Ramzan Kadyrov resigned unexpectedly as speaker of parliament on Wednesday, creating a vacancy in the elite at a time when Kadyrov's health is under close scrutiny. Magomed Daudov was widely seen as one of the most influential politicians in the southern Russian region. He gave no reason for his departure. "After a meeting with

I made a pact with myself four years ago – it's the only reason I'm alive today

I would do everything in my power to get better, and if nothing changed, I would take my own life.

Elbow hail ‘amazing’ gig as Manchester’s Co-op Live arena finally opens

Elbow hail ‘amazing’ gig as Manchester’s Co-op Live arena finally opens - The launch had been postponed three times.

‘Death cleaning’ isn’t morbid, it’s the healthiest thing you can do

‘Death cleaning’ isn’t morbid, it’s the healthiest thing you can do - IN FOCUS: None of us knows when our time will come, but we all have the power to ensure we don’t leave our loved ones with an almighty mess to clear up. Helen Coffey explores the Swedish practice of getting your affairs in order before you die

Sycamore Gap tree felling damage is valued at £622,191, charges show

Sycamore Gap tree felling damage is valued at £622,191, charges show - Two men face Newcastle magistrates on Wednesday charged with criminal damage

Elon Musk fired nearly all of Tesla’s Supercharger team after argument with top executive

Elon Musk fired nearly all of Tesla’s Supercharger team after argument with top executive - Firings on charger team are latest complication for EV maker

Marcus Rashford in confrontation with Man Utd fans

Marcus Rashford was urged to walk away from a confrontation with Manchester United’s supporters as he warmed up before their 3-2 win over Newcastle United. In a clip posted on social media, something is shouted at the forward by someone in the home end as he carries out warm up drills on the pitch. That prompted an angry reaction from Rashford, who...

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan gets bail in graft case, lawyer says

KARACHI, Pakistan (Reuters) - Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan was granted bail by a court in Islamabad on Wednesday in a land corruption case, his lawyer said on social media platform X The former cricketer was indicted on charges that he and his were gifted land by a real estate developer when Khan was prime minister in exchange for illegal favours. Khan who denies the charges, had

Snooker star dies aged 61 after accident at home

Dene O’Kane from New Zealand played in the era of greats such as Stephen Hendry, Steve Davis and Dennis Taylor

Zelenskyy cancels all foreign trips - as Ukraine 'partially pushes back' Russian troops

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has cancelled all his foreign trips in an alarming sign of the grave situation for his depleted troops as Russia's new offensive continues.

Explosions in Crimea: Operation of air defense systems in Sevastopol reported

An air raid alert was announced on Wednesday evening, May 15th, in the occupied city of Sevastopol, Crimea. The operation of air defense systems was reported, according to the Telegram channels of Russia's appointed "governor" of Sevastopol, Mikhail Razvozhaev. According to Razvozhaev, Russian air defense systems are allegedly operating in Sevastop...

Three dead in New Caledonia riots, France to declare state of emergency

By Kirsty Needham and Juliette Jabkhiro SYDNEY/PARIS (Reuters) -France will declare a state of emergency in the Pacific island of New Caledonia on Wednesday after three people were killed in riots over a change in voting rules. Violent unrest in the French-ruled island saw vehicles torched and stores looted. Schools were shut and some residents armed themselves to protect their homes. The three

Greatest Hits Radio overtakes BBC Radio 1 in listening figures

Greatest Hits Radio overtakes BBC Radio 1 in listening figures - Local radio stations on the BBC have continued to decline amid planned cuts

Four charged and six officers injured at pro-Palestine demonstration

Four charged and six officers injured at pro-Palestine demonstration - Three men aged 18, 28 and 29, and a 21-year-old woman were arrested and charged during the demonstration.

EasyJet boss to stand down in 2025

EasyJet boss to stand down in 2025 - Johan Lundgren will step down in early 2025 after seven years in the role and hand over the reins to chief financial officer Kenton Jarvis.

Amazon Says Adam Selipsky to Step Down as AWS CEO

Amazon's cloud-computing division chief Adam Selipsky is stepping down, making way for Matt Garman, the unit's top sales and marketing executive. Ed Ludlow reports.

Blinken says U.S. rushing ammunition, weapons to Ukraine amid fierce new fighting

KYIV (Reuters) - The United States is rushing ammunition and weapons to the front lines in Ukraine, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday during a visit to the country which has lately faced setbacks in its war with Russia. Kyiv has pleaded for quicker delivery of artillery shells and air-defence systems amid Russian advances that are straining Ukraine's outmanned and outgunned

O'Neill apologises for COVID rule breech

"I've said it publicly on a number of occasions about how sorry I am."

The Hunt for Gollum: are Peter Jackson and Andy Serkis making a Lord of the Rings fan film?

There are some news stories that, as soon as you’ve clocked them, lead to a frantic bout of mental calendar checking – because it’s almost impossible to accept that they could be real unless it’s 1 April. “The Hunt for Gollum: Peter Jackson and Andy Serkis to work on new Lord of the Rings film” is most definitely one of these. What on Middle-earth is going on here? We’ve known for some time now that Hollywood is primed and ready to re-plunder...

Why the New Yorker article on Lucy Letby is banned in the UK

A 13,000-word article published by the New Yorker is one of the most hotly debated pieces of journalism right now and yet, people can’t even read it. The long read by Rachel Aviv examines “serious questions about the evidence” in the trial of Lucy Letby who, last August, was named as Britain’s most prolific child serial killer. Letby, 34, a former ...

Barge slams into Galveston bridge causing collapse as oil spills into water below

Barge slams into Galveston bridge causing collapse as oil spills into water below - Officials are allowing traffic off Pelican Island

Review of one-punch attacks expected after campaign by bereaved MP

Review of one-punch attacks expected after campaign by bereaved MP - Dehenna Davison has called for tougher sentencing for one-punch homicide perpetrators after her father was killed by a single blow when she was 13.

Shelling of Kharkiv: High-rise buiding damaged, casualties reported

Today, May 15, the Russian army targeted a residential high-rise building in Kharkiv. The first injuries have already been reported, according to Oleh Syniehubov, the head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration. "As a result of the shelling of the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kharkiv, a 5-story building was damaged," Syniehubov reported. He...

Slovakia President 'shocked' by PM shooting

Slovakia President Zuzana Čaputová 'shocked' by PM shooting

Scientists have warning for Earth after The Sun launched strongest flare in a decade

Erik ten Hag makes plea to United fans after surviving late scare from Newcastle

As Manchester United’s players walked around the pitch after the final whistle to show their appreciation for the supporters they have put through the mill over the past nine months, you had to wonder how many of them have played their last game for the club at Old Trafford. Raphaël Varane and Anthony Martial are on their way out and were spotted s...

'Let's get ready to rumble': Biden and Trump agree to two TV debates

Joe Biden and Donald Trump have agreed to two head-to-head live televised debates in June and September.

Historic Yeovil town centre pub sold after sudden closure

The pub's future is unclear after being shut for several months

WHO accuses Nigel Farage of spreading misinformation about pandemic treaty

The World Health Organization has accused Nigel Farage of spreading misinformation after he launched a campaign to block an international treaty designed to improve global pandemic preparedness. WHO member states are negotiating a deal to shore up cooperation against new pathogens. If adopted, the legally binding treaty would commit countries to helping each other in the event of a pandemic, increase research and sharing of data, and promote...

Novak Djokovic struck on head by metal bottle after match in Italy

World No. 1 tennis player Novak Djokovic was hit on the head by a metal water bottle after winning his match against Corentin Moutet in Rome, Italy on May 10. The Grand Slam champion said he had suffered from nausea, dizziness and headaches and will be getting a checkup before his upcoming match at the French Open.

Columbia students boo as graduation speaker’s mic cuts off when she starts to scolds college on Gaza

Columbia students boo as graduation speaker’s mic cuts off when she starts to scolds college on Gaza - The graduating public health student called on the school to divest from institutions tied to Israel