NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Coldplay’s Chris Martin doubled down on the band’s use of a jumbotron despite a playful moment that uncovered a cheating scandal. “We’ve been doing [the jumbotron] a long time, and it is only recently that it became a … yeah,” Martin said …
Read More »UK condemns Israel’s approval of plans for new West Bank settlement to ‘erase’ idea of Palestinian state | World News
The UK has condemned Israel’s approval of plans for a new West Bank settlement, which has been hailed as “erasing” the idea of a Palestinian state by an Israeli minister. David Lammy said the settlement, planned to be built east of Jerusalem, “would divide a Palestinian state in two”. In …
Read More »Crowds rally at Taunton KFC for funeral of longest-serving worker
Tributes have been paid to the world’s longest-serving KFC worker who was an “icon for the town” on the day of her funeral. Pauline Richards, who was known by many as Miss KFC in Taunton, Somerset, began working for the chain in the East Street restaurant in 1978. She died …
Read More »Investigation launched into ‘horrifying’ death of French internet streamer | World News
Several people have been interviewed and equipment seized by police investigating the death of an internet streamer who was known for taking part in extreme online challenges. Raphael Graven, who went by Jean Pormanove, was found dead in Contes, near Nice, on Sunday night. A post-mortem is taking place. Viewers …
Read More »Check-in desk set alight in Milan Malpensa airport
A busy Italian airport has been partially evacuated after a man set fire to a check-in area. Footage shared on social media showed the blaze engulf a check-in desk as passengers fled the area. A man appeared to use a hammer to bang an advertisement screen close by. He was …
Read More »Observer editor-in-chief James Harding says BBC should be ‘put beyond reach of politicians’ | Ents & Arts News
The Observer’s editor-in-chief has called for the BBC to be “put beyond the reach of politicians” – and has compared the fight for survival within television to the zombie fungus in The Last Of Us. Speaking to Sky News about his James MacTaggart Memorial Lecture at the Edinburgh TV Festival …
Read More »Where can asylum seekers go if they can’t be housed in hotels? | Politics News
A High Court judge ruled that ministers can’t use a hotel to house asylum seekers in Epping on Tuesday. The question now is where else the government can place them. The ruling, which centred on planning laws and found in favour of the local council, said that The Bell Hotel, …
Read More »Worcestershire police investigate St George flags on roundabouts
Tom Edwards BBC Hereford and Worcester Maisie Olah BBC News, West Midlands BBC People have painted red crosses on roundabouts in Worcestershire after similar activity in Birmingham A police investigation has been launched into criminal damage after roundabouts were painted with the St George’s flag. West Mercia Police said it …
Read More »Two Labour-run councils ‘considering all options’ to challenge migrant hotel use | Politics News
Two Labour-run councils have said they are considering taking legal action to stop the use of hotels to house migrants in their areas after Epping council won a temporary injunction on Tuesday. The leaders of Wirral and Tamworth councils both say they are considering their legal options in the wake …
Read More »Rough sleepers from Park Lane encampment move to Oxford Street
Ben Lynch Local Democracy Reporting Service Facundo Arrizabalaga/MyLondon Video footage shared online show a long line of people rough sleeping outside John Lewis Members of a group of rough sleepers evicted from an encampment on Park Lane are thought to have relocated to locations along Oxford Street. Video footage shared …
Read More »Porthcawl’s Coney Beach volunteers issue plea after 433kg of rubbish collected
A litter picking group have called on people to take their rubbish home after collecting almost half a tonne of rubbish from a popular beach after a firework display. Volunteer Liv Waldock, 29, from Porthcawl, Bridgend county, said the Porthcawl Wombles group picked up 433kg of rubbish following a display …
Read More »ESPN’s streaming launch brings a TikTok-like feed and AI commentary
ESPN is showing off its overhauled app ahead of the launch of its live sports streaming service. On Wednesday, ESPN detailed all of the new features coming to the ESPN app, including a TikTok-style vertical video feed. ESPN’s long-awaited live sports streaming service costs $29.99 per month and puts all …
Read More »Kyle Chrisley sues Tennessee county for $1.7M over aggravated assault arrest
Todd Chrisley: We’re coming back to television The Chrisley children tell ‘My View with Lara Trump’ the best parts of having their parents back home after the former reality TV stars’ pardon by President Donald Trump, a television comeback, and how they view the prison system. NEWYou can now listen …
Read More »Police investigating death of French streamer issue update
Police investigating the death of French streamer Raphaël Graven say they have interviewed a number of people who were present when he died and seized equipment and videos. Raphaël Graven, also known as Jeanpormanove, was known for videos on the platform Kick in which he endured apparent violence and humiliation. …
Read More »Brandon Robinson-Thompson relying on ‘secret sauce’ at British Masters
Meet Brandon Robinson-Thompson, (potentially) one of Britain’s coolest golfers. Affectionately known as BRT, the 32-year-old from the Isle of Wight is thriving in his debut year on the DP World Tour. This week he tees up at the British Masters as he chases a first win since claiming his tour …
Read More »Israel calls up thousands of reservists as it prepares to launch new Gaza offensive | World News
Israel will call up 60,000 reservists as it prepares to launch an expanded military operation in Gaza City. The military said the country’s defence minister Israel Katz has approved plans to begin a new phase of operations in some of the most densely populated areas of the Gaza Strip. Israeli …
Read More »Man starts fire and smashes screens with hammer
A busy Italian airport as been partially evacuated after a man set fire to a check-in area. Video footage posted on social media shows chaotic scenes inside Terminal 1 of Milan’s Malpensa airport as a fire rages at one of the desks while a man attacks digital screens before being …
Read More »Kneecap rapper appears in court on terror charge
Julian O’Neill Crime and justice correspondent, BBC News NI Reuters Kneecap rapper Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, better known as Mo Chara, arrives at court on Wednesday A member of rap group Kneecap is appearing in court in London for allegedly displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah, a proscribed organisation …
Read More »Michael Sheen worried about ‘tough’ industry for young actors
Hollywood actor Michael Sheen said he is worried about how tough it has be for young people to get into acting. He discussed his experience attending youth theatre where he grew up in Port Talbot and said many of the opportunities he had as a young person “have gone”. “I’ve …
Read More »Heavy rain paralyses life in India’s financial capital
Nikita Yadav BBC News, Delhi Hindustan Times via Getty Images Parts of the city are under knee-deep water Heavy rainfall in India’s financial capital Mumbai has disrupted the lives of millions of people, submerging roads and leading to flight and train cancellations. Many parts of the city remain inundated in …
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