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Booker-winning author Arundhati Roy to be prosecuted under anti-terror laws in India

Booker-winning author Arundhati Roy to be prosecuted under anti-terror laws in India - Roy faces charges over a speech she gave about Kashmir in 2010

There was a very special meaning behind the Princess of Wales' Trooping the Colour outfit

The Princess of Wales made a triumphant return to her royal role this weekend, attending the 2024 Trooping the Colour celebrations. This is the first time the 42-year-old mother of three has been seen in an official capacity this year, taking a break from public duty to focus on her recovery, following her cancer diagnosis. One of the most talked-a...

Canadian GP chaos leaves local politician ‘ashamed’ amid Martin Brundle criticism

"I don’t feel good. I don’t feel comfortable at all."

Heritage overhauls its Custom Shop Core Collection with the H-157 – debuting all-new pickups in the process

The LP-style guitar boasts new humbuckers that promise “more oomph and power”

The Sunken Mystery Of The USS Lagarto | Lost & Found: The Search For A US Submarine | Timeline

A fierce WW2 battle at sea, unreported for more than 60 years, is revealed at the bottom of the Gulf of Thailand. There lies the US submarine Lagarto and the remains of her 86 crewmen, entombed 8,000 miles from the tiny Wisconsin town where the sub was built. This is the powerful story of the last battle of Lagarto and her crew, the families left behind with no graves to mourn, bodies to bury, and the mystery of why no one escaped from the sinking sub. Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code 'TIMELINE' 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/ You can find more from us on: https://www.facebook.com/timelineWH https://www.tiktok.com/@timelineworldhistory https://www.instagram.com/timelineWH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries, please contact [email protected]

Italian activist freed from Hungary returns home after being elected to European Parliament

Italian activist freed from Hungary returns home after being elected to European Parliament - Italian anti-fascist activist Ilaria Salis has returned to her parents’ house in the northern Italian city of Monza

Tonight's rugby news as South Africa v Wales injury list mounts and tragic player's family blown away

These are your evening headlines on Friday, June 14.

Putin has faced another bad week – and eyes are now on the Ukraine peace summit

It has been another bad week for Vladimir Putin.

PM 'disappointed' by aide's bet

Mr Williams placed a £100 bet on a July election just days before the PM named the date as 4 July, which The Guardian first reported.

Protests against hard-Right turn violent in France

French police clashed with protesters in Rennes and Paris on Saturday as tens of thousands of people took to the streets in marches against the hard-Right. Police in Rennes deployed tear gas against black-clad protesters who appeared to throw projectiles towards their lines. Paris authorities reported “numerous attempts at damage”, with at least on...

Chinese premier flies to Australia after New Zealand visit

Chinese premier flies to Australia after New Zealand visit - Chinese Premier Li Qiang is due to arrive in Australia soon on a relations-mending mission

Everton get major Castore boost after club record kit deal and response to Aston Villa issue

Castore have become technical partners and founding stadium partners at Everton in a 'club-record' deal

Peloton instructor Kendall Toole announces she’s leaving company after nearly five years

Peloton instructor Kendall Toole announces she’s leaving company after nearly five years - ‘Thank you for riding with me, for sweating with me, for crying with me, for growing and evolving with me,’ Toole says

Grant Shapps among Tory candidates to ditch party brand

Grant Shapps is among dozens of Tory candidates ditching the Conservative brand in their campaign adverts, analysis reveals. The Defence Secretary is one of at least three Cabinet ministers who have leaned into their personal reputation as local MPs in some of their promotional material while omitting the party’s branding. It comes as the Tories su...

Ghana currency depreciation: tough time ahead for the population

Ghana's central bank continues to maintain interest rates as the country’s currency continues to tumble against the Dollar and the Euro. The Cedi is currently one of the worst currencies in the world according to Bloomberg. So how is the average Ghanaian feeling the economic pinch? More information with FRANCE 24 correspondent Justice Baidoo.

How TV doctor Michael Mosley revolutionised our approach to losing weight

He dedicated his life to helping us live longer and better lives, but tragically his was cut short at just 67. Now, Michael Mosley’s many grateful fans are mourning the loss of a truly good doctor. When the TV medic first went missing during a coastal walk on the picturesque Greek island of Symi, it was local residents who initially shared the news...

Celtic eyeing cut-price move for 26-year-old who scored more than Maeda

Celtic are looking to sign a player in a cut-price deal this summer.

LFC announce U-turn ahead of final Taylor Swift Anfield gig

The club announced its decision earlier today

Wes Streeting warns of ‘nightmare in Downing Street’

Wes Streeting warns of ‘nightmare in Downing Street’ - Wes Streeting has warned of a ‘nightmare in Downing Street’, echoing The Sun’s headlines in the run-up to the general election in 2019.

NATO operational plan, $50 billion from G7, Putin's ultimatum - Friday brief

On June 14, NATO approved an operational plan to expand support for Ukraine, and the G7 countries agreed to provide a $50 billion loan by the end of the year. Meanwhile, Russian leader Vladimir Putin named the conditions under which he is supposedly ready for peace talks. RBC-Ukraine has collected the main news for June 14. Russia's war against Ukr...

ITV should rename show Sir Alan Vs The Post Office, writer jokes after honour

ITV should rename show Sir Alan Vs The Post Office, writer jokes after honour - Sir Alan was one of more than 550 claimants who brought legal action against the Post Office over the Horizon IT system between 2017 and 2019.

Athletics-Teenager Wanyonyi makes statement with blistering 800 at Kenyan trials

(Reuters) - Teenager Emmanuel Wanyonyi sprinted to the third fastest 800-metre time in history at the Kenyan Olympics Trials, setting a blistering statement barely a month before the Paris Games. The 19-year-old clocked one minute 41.70 seconds, the quickest time since 2012 and less than a second off the world record of 1:40.91 set by fellow Kenyan David Rudisha in 1988. Only Rudisha and Wilson

Labour council ‘unfairly’ fined thousands of drivers £2.6m

A Labour council which “unfairly” fined thousands of motorists millions of pounds is being urged to issue refunds after a mistake in the wording on its penalty charge notices (PCNs) meant they were “legally void”. In just five years, Southwark council raised more than £2.6 million by issuing 43,300 fines to motorists who had strayed into bus lanes ...

French political turmoil highlights ‘normalisation of far-right politics’

The recent political turmoil in France following President Macron's surprise announcement of early general elections is highlighting the “normalisation of far-right politics”, said Katy Brown, Postdoctoral Fellow at Maynooth University. As French media focuses on the recent ousting of The Republicans’ leader after a proposed alliance with the far right, Brown said more attention should be paid to the “mainstreaming of exclusionary politics with people at the sharp end of far-right politics suffering the consequences the most”.

Ten Hag wins as Man Utd kickstart second centre-back signing, with new discounted bid to seal deal

Man Utd have taken the first steps towards signing a second high profile centre-back thanks in large part to Ten Hag, and the transfer won't cost as much as first thought

The 20mph sites where mobile speed cameras are focused this month - including new A5 site

Fines have spiralled and this where mobiles vans will be parked

Cuba says Russian nuclear sub to dock in Havana next week

A Russian nuclear-powered submarine -- which will not be carrying nuclear weapons -- will visit Havana next week, Cuba's communist authorities said Thursday. The nuclear submarine Kazan and three other Russian naval vessels, including the missile frigate Admiral Gorshkov, an oil tanker and a salvage tug, will dock in the Cuban capital from June 12-17, Cuba's Ministry of the Revolutionary Armed Forces said in a statement.

Sacoolas elected not to give evidence after bid to shut out KC, Dunn family told

The family of Harry Dunn were told Anne Sacoolas was willing to attend the inquest remotely provided their lawyer did not ask questions. Sacoolas’s evidence was delayed twice during the inquest in Northampton, after eleventh hour talks were held to further invite her to attend.

Motorola Edge 50 Pro review

The Pro isn't the top model in the Motorola Edge lineup this time around, but it nicely slots in below flagship territory. It offers a very capable camera setup for stills with a main camera that's a champion at light gathering, a 3x zoom camera in a segment where dedicated zoom cameras are rare and an ultrawide that's got autofocus and puts it to good use. And then it tops it all off with some excellent selfies for good measure. Check out our video review to learn ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW about the phone's top features, build and screen quality, battery life, performance, and camera image quality. ▶ Our new Active use score for battery life is explained here: https://www.gsmarena.com/introducing_gsmarena_battery_test_v2-news-60397.php ▶ Read our detailed text review https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_edge_50_pro-review-2690.php ▶ Check out the full specs https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_edge_50_pro-12909.php ******************* 00:00 - Intro 01:01 - Design and build quality 01:23 - Display quality test 02:16 - Speaker quality test 02:40 - Under display fingerprint scanner & Storage options 02:54 - Android 14 03:46 - Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 04:20 - Thermals chart 04:26 - Battery life and charging speed test 05:02 - Main cameras 05:21 - Main camera: photo and video quality 06:52 - Telephoto camera: photo and video quality 07:30 - Ultrawide camera: photo and video quality 08:04 - Selfies 08:17 - Conclusion

Not every iPhone will support iOS 18 and Apple Intelligence, will yours?

Not every iPhone will support iOS 18 and Apple Intelligence, will yours? - You’ll need an iPhone with an A17 Pro chip if you want to run all the Apple Intelligence features

Britain braced for 30C heatwave blast from Europe as weather maps turn red

We could finally see some hot weather this month, according to one forecast

Bryson DeChambeau hilariously apologized to the U.S. Open gallery for clubbing down off the tee

Bryson DeChambeau knows what golf fans come to see him for and its not Azalea, Jackie, Mr. Ward or any of the other clubs in his bag he assigned nicknames. It's his driver. So when he rolled up to the No. 13 tee on Saturday at the U.S

Man with Neuralink brain chip filmed playing chess telepathically

'See that cursor on the screen? That's all me... it's all brainpower.'

In aspirational districts, BJP seats dip, Congress doubles tally; vote shares almost constant from 2019

In 112 most under-developed districts which comprise 115 LS seats, NDA won 69 seats, down from 81 in 2019, while INDIA bloc increased its seats from 15 to 37

US rapper hotly-tipped to headline Glastonbury in 2025 after years of fans begging

Fans will lose themselves.

Italian Premier Meloni describes Putin's cease-fire offer for Ukraine as 'propaganda'

Italian Premier Meloni describes Putin's cease-fire offer for Ukraine as 'propaganda' - Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni has dismissed a cease-fire offer for Ukraine by Russian President Vladimir Putin as “propaganda” as she wraps up a Group of Seven summit that saw a deal reached for a $50 billion loan to Ukraine

Leicester could land dream first Potter signing with "unpredictable" star

The Foxes have been linked with moves for the English manager and the 34m forward.

Popular beach resort closed after oil spill

Beaches at a popular tourist beach resort in Singapore have been closed because of an oil spill.

Russia-Ukraine war: Frontline update as of June 15

Russian military forces continue to exert pressure on the Kharkiv direction. At the same time, the most tense situation remains on the Pokrovsk direction, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. "In the Kharkiv direction since the beginning of the day, Russian terrorists attempted three times to displace our troops from posit...

iOS 17.4, New iPhone 16 Pro Colors, Apple Smart Ring, 2024 iPad Pro & More

iOS 17.4 Beta 4 - More Features & Changes, Performance, Battery Life & iOS 17.4 final Release Date | #AppleWeekly NEW episode: https://youtu.be/eED-n2KTLKc Apple recently released iOS 17.4 Beta 4 to beta testers and in this video, we discuss additional features & changes included in the update, along with an updated look at performance & battery life, and when to expect iOS 17.4 RC and final release. After that, we discuss new iPhone 16 pro colors rumored, new iPads coming next month and their dimensions, Apple's huge change to iMessage, a crazy AirTags story, and more. Enjoy! Wallpaper: 📖 Latest newsletter issue: https://theappleden.com/p/apples-groundbreaking-upgrade 💬 Discord server: https://discord.gg/appleden 🥽 Apple Vision Pro - Day In The Life Review: https://youtu.be/xGcZoXLs8zc 🍎 Become an *Ultra Member* to get PDF guides, access to premium wallpapers, early video access + more: https://bit.ly/bb-member *Other videos you might like:* iOS 17.4 Beta 4 Released - What's New?: https://youtu.be/HCxDIG-G5W8 iOS 17.3.1 Released - What's New?: https://youtu.be/GK8JrLHi1sU I Spent $30,783 on Apple Products in 2023 - Here are my Favorites!: https://youtu.be/D5Wr7Uirhlk iPhone 15 vs iPhone 13 After 2+ Months - $200 More For THIS!?: https://youtu.be/opzRaR40u_I *Social Media:* Twitter: https://twitter.com/brandonbutch Instagram: https://instagram.com/brandonbutch Threads: https://www.threads.net/@brandonbutch TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@brandon.butch Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandonbutchyt Apple Music: https://apple.co/2VF3KZj *Chapters:* 0:00 On the Menu for this Episode 0:28 More iOS 17.4 Features 2:55 New "Groundbreaking" Upgrade for iMessage 5:54 CarPlay change (I was wrong) 6:58 The big battery change 8:09 Apple was wrong (and it's good for us) 9:16 Reminder 9:37 Apple's brand new application 11:03 iOS 17.4 Performance & Battery Life 12:17 iOS 17.4 RC & Final Release Date 13:00 New Rumored iPhone 16 Pro Colors 13:57 New iPad Pro & iPad Air leaks 15:10 iRing (Apple smart ring) 16:56 Apple dominated 17:50 Crazy AirTags Story 19:07 'Til Next Time *Gear used to make this video:* 📷 Camera: https://amzn.to/3Fn6f8R 📷 Lens: https://amzn.to/31VXuVC 🎙️ Mic: https://amzn.to/2HLUVZp 🎤 Other Mic: https://amzn.to/2jP0HLl 🎛️ Audio Interface: https://amzn.to/2kNwwnU 📱 Best tech deals (updated daily): http://amzn.to/2qcK0QT Disclosure: This video might contain affiliate links, which help fund the channel if you make a purchase. Have a fantastic day & I'll see you soon! Sources/References: MacRumors, 9to5Mac, Bloomberg, MKBHD, TomsGuide

Strictly star Rose Ayling-Ellis made MBE for services to deaf community

Strictly star Rose Ayling-Ellis made MBE for services to deaf community - The actress found a legion of fans with her turn on the dance show.

London traders bet against French bonds as debt crisis fears grow

City traders are selling off French bonds amid mounting fears of a debt crisis in Europe’s second-largest economy. Investors are pulling money out of French government debt ahead of a prospective victory for Marine Le Pen’s hard-right National Rally at the upcoming snap election. A sense of alarm has spread across French markets ever since Emmanuel...

60s pop icon and actress dies aged 80

Ratcliffe must axe Man Utd ace who earns 4x more than Branthwaite

The Man Utd man only made 12 starts last season in the Premier League.

ITV reality show won't return despite more than 5,000,000 viewers tuning in last year

Sad times.

Tyla issues statement after avoiding The Breakfast Club question

Tyla recently made an appearance on The Breakfast Club on Thursday (13 June) where she dodged a question about her identity. It comes after the star sparked a debate last year when a TikTok surfaced on the platform in which she referred to herself as a "coloured South African." She explained that it meant she comes from several different cultures. ...

How Emmanuel Macron lobbed a grenade at the hard-Right and blew up French politics

It is a picture that will go down in the annals of French political history. Taken from behind Emmanuel Macron at the Elysée Palace, the black and white photograph captures the moment the French president told his cabinet he was dissolving parliament and calling snap elections. Shock, resignation and anger are etched onto the faces of those present...

Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer send emotional messages to Liverpool legend Alan Hansen

The TV presenter and former England forward joined Alan Shearer in sending their best wishes to Hansen, who is currently in hospital

Draft Joint Communique for Ukraine Conference in Switzerland

BUERGENSTOCK, Switzerland (Reuters) - Following is the complete text of a draft communique issued for the so-called High-level Summit for Peace for Ukraine being hosted in central Switzerland from June 15-16, seen by Reuters on Saturday. "Joint Communiqué on a Peace Framework Switzerland, 15-16 June 2024 "The ongoing war of the Russian Federation against Ukraine continues to cause large-scale

UK polls point to 'electoral extinction' for Prime Minister Sunak's Conservatives

By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) - Three British opinion polls released late on Saturday presented a grim picture for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party, and one pollster warned that the party faced "electoral extinction" in July 4's election. The polls come just over halfway through the election campaign, after a week in which both the Conservatives and Labour set out their