Strange bedfellows: Russia and China hold first joint patrols in Pacific Ocean October 24, 2021 Russian and Chinese warships held their first joint patrols in the Western part of the Pacific Ocean this weekend, Russia’s defence ministry said in a statement. Watch the full report.
Govt under pressure to probe murder of Kenyan woman next to British Army base October 24, 2021 The murder of a Kenyan woman whose body was found in a septic tank close to a British army base nearly a decade ago should be thoroughly investigated by the government, Labour MPs said this morning. The body of 21-year-old Agnes Wanjiru was found at the Lions Court Hotel in the town of Nanyuki in [...]
They are at it again: F1 row widens as Max Verstappen calls Lewis Hamilton ‘a stupid idiot’ October 23, 2021 Racing giant Max Verstappen called his main rival Lewis Hamilton “a stupid idiot” as the championship rivals clashed in practice for the United States Grand Prix. Hamilton, who is six points behind Verstappen, overtook the Red Bull driver at the concluding left-hander in Friday’s second session in Austin. Verstappen temporarily ran off the track before [...]
Sir Rod Stewart and son face criminal trial as plea deal on battery charge falls through October 23, 2021 Sir Rod Stewart and his adult son are to stand trial on charges they attacked a security guard during a New Year’s Eve party nearly two years ago. The development comes after a plea deal between Sir Rod and Florida prosecutors has fallen through. Neither Sir Rod nor his son, Sean, were present when Judge [...]
Car reliance hits 15-year high as Londoners commute less and switch to driving October 23, 2021 Reliance on cars has reached a 15-year high despite a drop in commuting, according to a new survey. More than four out of five (82 per cent) Londoners in an annual RAC poll of motorists said they would struggle without access to a car. That is up from 79 per cent last year and 74 [...]
Businesses will not survive another winter of lockdown, CEO of UK Hospitality warns October 23, 2021 Businesses will not survive another winter of lockdown restrictions, the CEO of UK Hospitality has warned. Times Radio Presenter Jenny Kleeman asked Kate Nicholls if she thought businesses would survive if the Government goes ahead with Plan B. No I don’t, bluntly. We have already lost 12,000 businesses. Kate Nicholls Consumers will not go out [...]
Alec Baldwin and assistant director had no clue prop gun contained live ammunition October 23, 2021 Hollywood actor Alec Baldwin was handed a loaded weapon by assistant director who told him it was safe to use in the moments before the actor fatally shot a cinematographer, according to court documents. “Cold gun”, the assistant director announced, according to a search warrant filed in a Santa Fe, Arizona court. Instead, the gun [...]
Britain must avoid becoming strategically dependent on China, Liz Truss warns October 23, 2021 Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said the UK should not become “strategically dependent” on China, as she wants to build “a network of liberty around the world with like-minded partners.” Truss, who was promoted in the reshuffle last month and has been on a trip to India in recent days, was asked about the involvement of [...]
Leaders say ‘danke schön’ at Merkel’s farewell party with surprise appearance from Obama October 23, 2021 Angela Merkel was given a big farewell party by European leaders last night, with former US president Barack Obama making a cameo video appearance. Attending her 107th EU summit, Merkel was feted by friends and foes alike in an informal ceremony behind closed doors, where she was called everything from a “compromise machine” to the [...]
Triple Covid whammy to make ‘this winter much worse than last year,’ warns BMA exec October 22, 2021 A senior British Medical Association exec has warned that this winter may be much worse than the last one in terms of Covid. The BMA NI council chair continued: “We’re entering into the worst crisis ever – this winter is going to be much worse than last winter,” said Dr Tom Black, chair of BMA’s [...]
