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BYD comes to Thailand and China stakes its rare earths claims

Hello everyone, this is Cissy from Hong Kong. I took a personal trip to mainland China over the long weekend, as July 1 is a public holiday marking the handover of the city from British control. The crowd at the checkpoint for the border crossing between Hong Kong and Shenzhen was unbelievable — a little bit chaotic and very noisy, with someone always trying to cut in line. For a moment when I was boarding the train back to Hong Kong, I even...

Cotswolds villagers 'excited' as Jeremy Clarkson reveals full plans for his Diddly Squat pub

Jeremy Clarkson has been given a warm reception by locals in the Cotswolds after he bought a pub near his Diddly Squat farm shop - though some are worried about traffic and noise

The Mons pub closes for good as site to be sold

The pub has been part of life in Bootle since 1966 and last week owners said it had not been sold

Erik ten Hag speaks out after signing Manchester United contract extension

The Dutchman extends his deal until 2026.

Fact check: Picture of John Swinney has been edited

Fact check: Picture of John Swinney has been edited - There is no anti-SNP graffiti in the original image.

Indian cricket team stranded by Hurricane Beryl in Barbados returns home to hero’s welcome

Indian cricket team stranded by Hurricane Beryl in Barbados returns home to hero’s welcome - World Cup winning Indian men’s cricket team greeted by dhol beats, flower bouquets, and cakes

Avril Lavigne spends day off at iconic Welsh landmark

Pop punk star Avril Lavigne enjoyed spending time at a famous Welsh landmark soon after wowing crowds at Glastonbury

Number of pharmacies offering private Covid jab to quadruple by autumn

Independent pharmacists and Boots are both significantly increasing the number of outlets offering Covid jabs privately

Macron’s deal with hard Left puts France on a collision course with Brussels

The resurgence of Marine Le Pen’s National Rally party (RN) in the French elections has grabbed headlines. But while investors are focused on the prospect of a hard-Right parliamentary majority after this weekend’s final National Assembly vote, Emmanuel Macron’s decision to align himself with the Left may have more serious implications for the Fren...

Netflix starts kicking users off ‘basic’ plan

Netflix starts kicking users off ‘basic’ plan - Viewers told to upgrade to more expensive plan – or watch ads

German city shakes off its name as it gets ready for Taylor Swift's arrival

A German city has shaken off its name and dubbed itself "Swiftkirchen" as it prepares for the arrival of Taylor Swift and many thousands of her adoring fans.

Tributes pour in after death of Oscar-winning Hollywood legend

Edinburgh set for new 51-bedroom hotel at notorious city centre eyesore former car rental unit

Plans to build a new Edinburgh city centre hotel at the site of a former car rental facility have been approved by the council.

Tennessee cancels driver’s license of 77-year-old Navy veteran saying he isn’t a US citizen

Tennessee cancels driver’s license of 77-year-old Navy veteran saying he isn’t a US citizen - As the nation celebrates Independence Day on July 4, David O’Connor is locked in a battle with the state DMV, which says he cannot prove he is a US citizen

British Grand Prix penalty set to be confirmed with driver braced for ’20-place’ grid drop

An F1 2024 driver is set to be hit with a severe grid place penalty at this weekend's British Grand Prix at Silverstone.

Health Ministry: 153 people have been diagnosed with West Nile virus

As of Wednesday, 153 people have been diagnosed with West Nile Virus, and 11 have died from the disease, the Health Ministry reported. Most of the patients are from the central region of the country. Generally, about 80% of those infected do not develop symptoms of West Nile fever, and about 20% of those infected will experience varying degrees of ...

Doubles players’ revolt forces ATP climbdown on plan to cut places

Doubles players revolted against tennis chiefs with a legal threat after an attempt to cut back on their numbers at events following Wimbledon. The plot to tighten qualification criteria has now been shelved amid furious warnings from at least 49 players who signed a fiercely-critical letter. The ATP was forced into a U-turn after players alleged a...

Harriet Dart wipes away tears before fighting back to beat rival Katie Boulter

Harriet Dart wipes away tears before fighting back to beat rival Katie Boulter - Dart upset her higher-ranked compatriot despite having been in tears during the deciding tie-break.

Estimated declaration times of General Election results: Alphabetical list

Estimated declaration times of General Election results: Alphabetical list - All results are being counted overnight, with the final results due at around 6.30am on July 5.

Summer Covid wave hits UK as expert warns of Euro 2024 fuelling rise in infections

Summer Covid wave hits UK as expert warns of Euro 2024 fuelling rise in infections - Covid waves continue to be driven by new variants and waning immunity, expert Professor Mark Woolhouse says

Meet the new head at a top North Yorkshire school

Fe Beadnell has been appointed as head at Queen Mary's School near Thirsk.

All change: When would Rishi Sunak have to move out of Number 10 — and where could he live next?

All change: When would Rishi Sunak have to move out of Number 10 — and where could he live next? - With the removal vans on standby, the current prime minister has a portfolio of high-end properties to choose from

21 minutes to evacuate: Experts predict Mediterranean tsunami with 100% probability

Only seven tsunamis have hit Spain since 365 AD, but experts warn the big one is on its way in the next 30 years. View on euronews

Walkers just made a big change to iconic crisp recipe — and launched 3 new flavours

Shoppers are divided over the new range.

iCarly Cast Then and Now 2024 - iCarly Age, Real Name and Life Partner 2024

iCarly stars Where Are They Now? iCarly Real Name, Age and Life Partner. Subscribe : https://goo.gl/WoZq7Q In this video you will discover the characters transformation of the TV series iCarly, and you will also discover their real names, ages and the relationships of the actresses and actors if they are single or dating someone, if they have boyfriends, girlfriends, or they are a couple in real life or only on the TV show. Actors and Actresses of the series iCarly Before and After 2024 (iCarly television series). Carly, played by Miranda Cosgrove. According to our records, Miranda Cosgrove remains single and is not romantically involved with anyone. Spencer, played by Jerry Trainor. Jerry Trainor has not given any insights of his romantic life and he is probably single. Sam, played by Jennette McCurdy. It looks like Jennette McCurdy is currently single and does not appear to be romantically linked to anyone. Freddie, played by Nathan Kress. Nathan Kress is married to actress and stunt performer London Elise Kress. And they share 3 kids. Gibby, played by Noah Munck. Noah Munck is a private individual regarding his personal life and he is probably single. Harper, played by Laci Mosley. Laci Mosley doesn't appear to be publicly dating anybody, and she is probably single. Millicent, played by Jaidyn Triplett. Tasha, played by Emily Ratajkowski. Acording to some rumors Emily Ratajkowski is currently dating film executive Noah Sacco. iCarly is an American teen sitcom that ran on Nickelodeon from September 8, 2007 until November 23, 2012. The series stars Miranda Cosgrove, Jennette McCurdy, Nathan Kress and Jerry Trainor, and tells the story of Carly Shay, a teenager who creates her own web show called 'iCarly' with her best friends Sam Puckett and Freddie Benson, in the attic of her apartment loft with her older brother Spencer Shay. During the first five seasons, the show was taped at Nickelodeon on Sunset before relocating to KTLA Studios in Hollywood for the sixth and final season. The series finale, "iGoodbye", aired on November 23, 2012. Although the show received mixed reviews from critics, it became popular with audiences. The most watched episode was "iSaved Your Life", which aired January 18, 2010, this is the second-most-viewed telecast in Nickelodeon history. In December 2020, a revival of the series was ordered with Cosgrove, Kress, and Trainor returning.The revival series premiered on June 17, 2021. Actors in English of iCarly Then and Now 2024 are : Charlotte Carly Shay - Miranda Cosgrove (95 episodes, season 1 to season 7) Spencer Shay - Jerry Trainor (95 episodes, season 1 to season 7) Samantha Sam Puckett / Melanie - Jennette McCurdy (95 episodes) Fredward / Fred / Freddie Benson / Freddy - Nathan Kress (95 episodes) Gibby Gibson - Noah Munck (58 episodes, Recurrent: season 1 to season 3, Main: season 4 to season 7) Marissa Benson / Mrs. Benson - Mary Scheer (28 episodes) T-Bo - Boogie (26 episodes) Val / Lobby - Vince Deadrick Jr. (16 episodes) Lewbert the Doorman - Jeremy Rowley (11 episodes) Spencer - Dorian Kingi (13 episodes) Ms. Francine Briggs - Mindy Sterling Principal Franklin - Tim Russ Wesley - Colin Spensor Nevel Papperman - Reed Alexander (Recurrent: season 1 to season 2, Absent: season 5) Wendy - Mary Ann Springer Guppy - Ethan Munck (Recurrent: season 4 to season 6) George the Bra / Albert Einstein / Mr. Henning - Andrew Hill Newman Mr. Howard - David St. James Mr. Stern - Joseph Buttler Chuck - Ryan Ochoa Abby - Dre Swain Harriet - Jasi Cotton Lanier Charlotte - Deena Dill Harper Bettencourt - Laci Mosley Millicent Mitchell - Jaidyn Triplett Pearl Wallace - Mia Serafino Tasha - Emily Ratajkowski ... • Facebook: https://goo.gl/ehVpqE • Twitter: https://goo.gl/lHb2DE Copyright ©► Avant et Après 2024 (Antes y Después 2024 _ Antes e Depois 2024 _ Before and After 2024 _ Then and Now) #iCarlyRealName #iCarlyAge #iCarlyLifePartner #iCarly #iCarlyCast #BeforeAndAfter2024 #ThenAndNow2024 #BeforeAndAfter #ThenAndNow

Trader bets £2m on biggest interest rate cut in four years

A money markets trader has placed a £2m bet on the Bank of England making the biggest interest rate cut in four years next month after inflation fell back to its 2pc target. The trader would stand to net an £8m profit should policymakers reduce borrowing costs by half a percentage point from 5.25pc to 4.75pc in August, according to Bloomberg News. ...

FIA steward breaks silence on Max Verstappen penalty and ‘intimidation’ tactics

Johnny Herbert explained the rationale behind handing Max Verstappen a penalty in Austria, as well as his "intimidation" tactics.

I travelled across Merseyside talking to hundreds of people for the election and this is what I found

From Farage fans to socialist scousers, I travelled across Merseyside talking to hundreds of people in the run up to the general election

All the Southport Air Show changes after huge queues and traffic chaos

Several big changes are in place as the event returns to Merseyside

West Ham interested in signing Euro 2024 defender who once stopped Messi

West Ham United are thought to be keen on signing a new international defender who once stopped Lionel Messi.

Shane Williams lands surprise head of rugby role

The Wales legend will be in charge of producing some of the stars of tomorrow

Locals pull off daring rescue of stray dog stranded in surging rapids

This is the moment a group of local firemen rescued a stray dog stranded on a rock in the middle of surging rapids in Tamil Nadu, India on June 28. The river's water level suddenly rose due to a dam being opened upstream.

Foreign Office 'all airports will be closed' travel warning as six die

Jamaica and the Cayman Islands are under warning as Hurricane Beryl advances towards the Caribbean, with the Foreign Office issuing a stark travel warning

Russian forces' massive attack on Dnipro, US new military aid package for Ukraine - Wednesday brief

The United States announced a new military aid package for Ukraine. Meanwhile, Russian troops attacked Dnipro with drones and missiles. Read more about what happened on Wednesday, July 3. Russia's war against Ukraine: Latest ・Unmanned boats attack Russian naval base in Novorossiysk ・Ukrainian air defense destroys 5 Russian missiles and 6 drones las...

Patrick Bertoletti of Chicago wins his first men’s title at annual Nathan’s hot dog eating contest.

NEW YORK (AP) — Patrick Bertoletti of Chicago gobbled down 58 hot dogs to win his first men’s title Thursday at the annual Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest and taking advantage of the event's biggest star would be chowing down 1,900 miles (3,000 kilometers) away. Bertoletti won in a tight, 10-minute race where the leader bounced back and forth. The 39-year-old Bertoletti defeated 13 competitors from around the world in a...

Roman Baths loses £90k after switching to contactless wishing well

The Roman Baths Foundation has lost more than £90,000 after banning cash donations to its wishing well and asking visitors to make a contactless payment instead, The Telegraph can reveal. The charity has seen donations plummet tenfold since closing the popular feature in March 2022, with its most recent accounts showing it collected just £9,490 in ...

Trump sneaker line sues over knockoffs days after Lauren Boebert brags about her ‘very China’ counterfeit pair

Trump sneaker line sues over knockoffs days after Lauren Boebert brags about her ‘very China’ counterfeit pair - Company behind former president’s gold high-tops files lawsuit against online retailers selling unlicensed replicas, hoping to reclaim ‘any and all profits’ from their illicit reproduction

'We have won the war on floppy disks!' Japan finally declares independence from floppy media

Good news for Japan, bad news for my nostalgic heart.

UK summer Covid wave: What is it and is there anything to worry about?

UK summer Covid wave: What is it and is there anything to worry about? - There is evidence that infections are on the rise again but without routine widespread testing the true picture is difficult to see

Thousands will get £200 payments until end of September for cost of living

We are now into Round 5 of the Household Support Fund after the DWP allocated £12.8 million to Birmingham City Council

Hurricane Beryl heads towards Cancun as Royal Navy sends aid ship

The Royal Navy has sent a warship to help with Hurricane Beryl relief efforts - as the deadly storm heads towards Mexico.

Conditions set and now treble-winning Liverpool target looks almost certain to move

Bayern Munich have set conditions for Joshua Kimmich if he’s to sign a new contract.

Man Utd receive improved offer for Mason Greenwood

United are holding out for a £40m transfer fee.

Tonight's rugby news as legendary former England coach dies and Wales star can be 'devastating'

The latest headlines from Wales and around the world

Horizon Zero Dawn TV show cancelled thanks to disgraced showrunner

The live action version of Horizon may not happen after all, as reports suggest that Netflix has cut ties with the show’s creative lead.

Climate protest trial turns to chaos as defendants defy court rules

There was chaos in the courtroom at a climate protest trial when two defendants stood and made statements defying the authority of the court. At separate points during the trial on Thursday, Roger Hallam and Daniel Shaw, charged along with three others with conspiring to block traffic on the M25 in 2022, stood up in front of the jury and spoke out of turn. Hallam, whose evidence was discontinued on Wednesday, stood up just as court got under way...

How is my constituency expected to vote? Use our tool

The Conservatives are forecast to lose more than half the seats they won in 2019 and on track to slump to 53 MPs, based on figures released just a fortnight before election day. Rishi Sunak has faced an uphill battle since announcing the general election, as polls have shown his party consistently lagging behind Labour and no signs of the gap closi...

Cineworld to exit dozens of cinemas in radical restructuring plan

Cineworld is drawing up plans to axe dozens of British cinemas as part of a radical restructuring that would also include extensive rent cuts.

How bad could the general election result be for the Tories? Pollster John Curtice’s final prediction

How bad could the general election result be for the Tories? Pollster John Curtice’s final prediction - Leading pollster highlighted two key uncertainties in predicting final result

The Proof Is Out There: Startling Swedish UFO Photo (S4)

Did a Swedish teenager photograph some of the most convincing UFO evidence ever? Find out in this scene from Season 4, Episode 12, "TEEN UFO, FLYING DINOSAUR OVER IDAHO, AND HEADLESS GOATS." Watch all new episodes of The Proof Is Out There, Fridays at 10/9c, and stay up to date on all of your favorite The HISTORY Channel shows at http://history.com/schedule. If you are interested in submitting videos or other content to be featured on an upcoming season of The Proof Is Out There, head to https://www.history.com/shows/the-proof-is-out-there/articles/do-you-have-the-proof to agree to our Terms and Conditions and submit your content via our Submission Page. #TheProofIsOutThere Subscribe for more from The Proof Is Out There and other great The HISTORY Channel shows: http://histv.co/SubscribeHistoryYT Watch more The Proof Is Out There on YouTube in this playlist: https://histv.co/WatchTheProofIsOutThere Check out exclusive The HISTORY Channel content: History Newsletter - https://histv.co/newsletter Website - https://histv.co/History Facebook - https://histv.co/Facebook Twitter - https://histv.co/Twitter The Proof Is Out There investigates the world’s most mysterious videos, photos, and audio recordings, and uses the best technology and experts to render a credible verdict. Each episode analyzes and passes verdicts on several seemingly impossible things “caught on film,” including giant beasts, UFOS, apocalyptic sounds, hairy humans, alleged mutants from the deep, conspiracies, and many other cases. Host and veteran journalist Tony Harris takes nothing for granted in a quest for answers, tracking down eyewitnesses, putting each photo or film through a battery of tests, calling out the hoaxes, and highlighting the most credible evidence in an attempt to better understand our world. HISTORY® is the leading destination for award-winning original series and specials that connect viewers with history in an informative, immersive, and entertaining manner across all platforms. The network’s all-original programming slate features a roster of hit series, premium documentaries, and scripted event programming.