From killer robots and heatwaves to Heathrow and smartphones: Here’s what got us talking this week July 3, 2015 South London got itself a new river. East London prepared for the worst case scenario. And somewhere in Barnsley, Mr Kipling decided to make even more exceedingly good cakes. Here's what got us talking this week 1) London was hotter than the surface of the sun Good gosh, it was hot. The trains went [...]
Grexit: Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras tells voters to reject “blackmail and ultimatums” July 3, 2015 Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has urged Greeks to vote against the terms being offered by its creditors in the referendum this weekend, saying it would be to reject "blackmail and ultimatums". The referendum, which takes place on Sunday, looks to be a close-run thing, with a recent poll suggesting a marginal lead for the [...]
In pictures: One minute silence for Tunisia attack victims observed around the UK July 3, 2015 Businesses around the UK paused for a minute at midday today, as people up and down the country remembered the 38 victims of the Tunisia attack. Ceremonies were held in Strathclyde, where the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh were, and David Cameron's constituency of Witney, as well as Sousse, where the terror attack took [...]
French President Francois Hollande rejects Wikileaks founder Julian Assange’s request for asylum July 3, 2015 Julian Assange's request for asylum has been rejected by the French government, saying he does not face “immediate danger”. The Wikileaks founder had written to French President Francois Hollande, noting the country's history of supporting the repressed. Assange claimed his life was in danger, according to Le Monde, which published the letter. But [...]
7/7 London bombings 10th anniversary – Tessa Jowell: “We defied the odds to win the Olympics. Just 24 hours later, euphoria gave way to disaster and despair” July 3, 2015 On the morning of Thursday 7 July 2005 three bombs were activated at around 8:50 a.m. on underground trains just outside Liverpool Street and Edgware Road stations, and on another travelling between King's Cross and Russell Square. An hour later, there was a fourth explosion on a double-decker bus in Tavistock Square. In total [...]
Malaysia seeks international tribunal over MH17 crash July 3, 2015 Malaysia is calling for an international tribunal to be set up in order to prosecute those suspected of having shot down flight MH17 last year. The plane, which had been flying over territory held by pro-Russian rebels in eastern Ukraine, is believed to have been taken down by anti-aircraft missiles. Separatist leaders have denied [...]
Exclusive: UK heatwave created worst travel chaos so far this year as Southern, Northern Rail and Abellio named worst culprits July 3, 2015 If you found yourself getting hot under the collar over this week's heatwave-induced train meltdown, it now seems entirely justified. Figures suggest it was the worst day of the year so far for cancellations and claimable delays. Data compiled by DelayRepay.net shows that there were nearly 1,050 journeys that commuters could make a claim [...]
Grexit: Major rallies planned in Greece ahead of Sunday’s referendum July 3, 2015 Supporters on both sides of the Greek referendum are planning rallies ahead of Sunday's vote, with the two sides almost neck-and-neck, according to polls. Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras – who has spoken strongly in favour of the No vote – is expected to appear at a rally that will oppose the terms being offered [...]
Southern Rail engineers to go on five-day strike July 3, 2015 Engineers working for Southern Rail are planning to stage a five day strike from 12th July, RMT has confirmed. The action has been scheduled to start at 4:59pm on Sunday 12th July and will run until the same time on Friday 17th July. Members have also been instructed not to work any overtime between [...]
One minute’s silence planned at midday for Tunisia attack victims, with Queen and David Cameron leading the silence July 3, 2015 Britons up and down the country will take part in a one minute's silence today to remember the 38 people who were killed in the attack on a beach in Tunisia last week. The Queen will lead the silence, which will take place at midday, with the Duke of Edinburgh at the University of [...]
