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World’s Largest Sailing Ship Detained in UK due to Legal Dispute
The world’s largest sailing ship was detained today at the Port of Dover in the UK hours before the passenger cruise ship was due to begin its maiden voyage. The arrest of the ship was the latest development in a long-running legal dispute between the
Anarchy in UK court? Ex-Sex Pistols sue singer Johnny Rotten
Newsday | 2021-07-15, 23:30
Two former members of the Sex Pistols are suing singer Johnny Rotten for the right to use the band’s songs in an upcoming television series about the anarchic punk icons. Guitarist Steve Jones and drummer Paul Cook
Over 60 dead, dozens missing as severe floods strike Europe
The Daily Sentinel | 2021-07-15, 23:28
BERLIN (AP) — More than 60 people have died and dozens were missing Thursday as severe flooding in Germany and Belgium turned streams and streets into raging torrents that swept away cars and caused houses to collapse. ...
17 New York Arts Organizations Are Among Those Receiving $30 Million
The Queens Museum, Harlem Stage and 44 other groups were chosen to receive aid from Bloomberg Philanthropies for digital innovation. ...
Christian Boltanski, Whose Art Installations Dazzled, Dies at 76
In often sprawling works that used old photos, discarded clothes and other found objects, he pondered loss, chance and memory. ...
Raffaella Carr�, Saucy Superstar of Italian TV, Dies at 78
Known for her energetic dancing and singing as well as for conducting serious interviews, she was beloved by Italians of all generations. ...
Five Times More Children Committed Suicide Than Died of COVID-19 During Lockdown: UK Study
Five times more children and young people committed suicide than died of COVID-19 during the first year of the pandemic in the United
Why Russia Is Refusing To Send Europe More Natural Gas
Rising commodity prices have strengthened the economic outlook of
Here’s Phil Neville’s take on England’s Euro loss, Gareth Southgate and missed PKs
Inter Miami coach Phil Neville, a former defender on the English national team, had plenty to say about last Sunday’s European championship game, which England lost to Italy in a ...
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Anchor Church Caves: Anglo-Saxon Home and Oldest House in Britain?
Archaeologists conducting a survey of a previously overlooked cave dwelling in Derbyshire have concluded that the sandstone caves were actually an Anglo-Saxon home way back in the 9th century. They’ve even gone so far as to announce that the cave could have
US, Germany Agree Russia Must Not Be Allowed to Use Energy as Weapon - Biden
WASHINGTON (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 16th July, 2021) US President Joe Biden said that he
UK to begin campaign warning people against crypto investment
TL;DR Breakdown UK FCA ready to spend $15m on campaign against crypto investmentRise in number of young people who have crypto investment worrisome to the FCAUK reminds residents that they should be prepared to lose all their stake when investing in crypto The
Belfast Telegraph website shortlisted for European award
The Belfast Telegraph has been shortlisted in the Best News Website category at the prestigious European Digital Media Awards. The awards recognise news organisations that work to combine excellent journalism and user experience with value to readers and
GB News shows attracted zero viewers after boycott over taking the knee
Channel label Guto Harri’s on-air gesture in solidarity against racist abuse suffered by the England team ‘unacceptable’ GB News attracted zero viewers during some of its broadcasts this week, according to official television audience figures produced by
‘Creativity crisis’ looms for English schools due to arts cuts, says Labour
Number of GCSE music and drama students fell by a fifth over last decade, research finds Schools in England face a “creativity crisis” with the number of creative arts students and teachers down by as much as a fifth in some subjects after a decade of
Record rainfallwreaks havoc across Germany
SCHULD (Germany) • At least 44 people have died in Germany and dozens were missing yesterday as record rainfall in western Europe caused rivers to burst their banks, swept away homes and inundated cellars. Eighteen people died and dozens were missing around
UK study: Half of hospitalised Covid-19 patients suffered at least one complication
A large-scale study covering 302 hospitals in Britain has found that half the patients hospitalised for Covid-19 suffered at least one complication, with some possibly leading to long-term health problems such as kidney failure. The study, involving more than
Bukayo Saka Speaks Out For First Time After England Defeat
Bukayo Saka Speaks Out For First Time After England Defeat ...
More than 1000 positive coronavirus cases recorded in Northern Ireland
More than 1000 positive coronavirus cases recorded in Northern Ireland ...
UK Covid cases rise by almost 50,000 in one day - highest increase since January 15
UK Covid cases rise by almost 50,000 in one day - highest increase since January 15 ...
England’s Bukayo Saka Urges Facebook and Twitter to Crack Down on Abuse
England’s Bukayo Saka Urges Facebook and Twitter to Crack Down on Abuse ...
Face masks after July 19: Which shops and restaurants in England will I still have ...
Face masks after July 19: Which shops and restaurants in England will I still have to wear one in? ...
Pyotr Mamonov, Russian rock musician and actor, dies at 70
MOSCOW (AP) — Pyotr Mamonov, a rock musician, poet and actor who was a prominent figure in Russia’s cultural scene for decades, has died. He was 70. Mamonov died Thursday at a Moscow hospital after two weeks in an artificial coma on a ventilator after
Vatican prosecutor seeks prison for priest in abuse trial
VATICAN CITY (AP) — A prosecutor for the Holy See asked a Vatican court Thursday to convict and sentence an Italian priest for the alleged sexual abuse of a former altar boy on Vatican City property. The charges against the Rev. Gabriele Martinelli stem from
HISTORY IN THE MAKING UK LONDON PROTEST LOCKDOWN (Aug.29,2021)
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Biden to announce when Europe travel ban is lifted in coming days
President Joe Biden has said that his Covid-19 team is actively assessing the situation throughout Europe and that his administration will
Larne progress in first European campaign
Ronan Hale scores the only goal of the second leg as Larne mark their first tie in European club football by beating Welsh side Bala Town 2-0 on aggregate. ...
Oosthuizen leads Open from Spieth & Harman - highlights & report
Former champion Louis Oosthuizen leads The Open by one stroke from Jordan Spieth and Brian Harman after day one at Royal St George's in Kent. ...
World Trade Organization voices optimism after fisheries meeting, but says ‘gaps’ remain
The World Trade Organization chief voiced optimism that a ministerial meeting
Police charge man over Bangor murder
Police have charged a 35-year-old man with the murder of a man in Co Down. Detectives investigating the murder of a 53-year-old man at a property in Bangor on Wednesday charged the man with his murder. He is expected to appear before Newtownards
Watch live: President Biden delivers remarks alongside German Chancellor Angela Merkel
President Joe Biden and German Chancellor Angela Merkel will deliver remarks at the White House on Thursday in what is likely to be her last visit to Washington. ...
Heat-health alert issued for weekend
Temperatures are expected to reach highs of 31C (87.8F) on Sunday and Monday. ...
Chris Whitty urges Covid-19 caution as UK ‘not out of the woods’
Hospital admissions could hit ‘quite scary’ numbers if we are not cautious post July 19, the Chief Medical Officer said. ...
Pope Francis Prays for Victims of Floods in Western Germany
THE VATICAN CITY (Sputnik) - Pope Francis on Thursday expressed deep sadness over the deaths and damage caused by the flash floods in western Germany, the Holy See said. ...
JAMES KRISTOFFER MILES: Kindness... or madness? Priti Patel in talks for UK to join Danish ...
Driving through the African bushland, 40 miles south of the Rwandan capital Kigali, I came across an unexpected feature in the scorched and dusty landscape. At the top of a hill just outside the tiny village of Gashora — little more than a collection of market
Aussies on Drugs compared to USA and Europe
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VACCINE DOES NOT WORK ACCORDING TO UK GOVERNMENT
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Man charged with the murder of a 53-year-old in Bangor
A man has been charged with the murder of a 53-year-old in Bangor earlier this week. The 35-year-old man is due to appear before Newtownards Magistrates’ Court on Friday via videolink. Detectives
Death toll in Germany from floods surges to 58
The death toll from Germany's worst floods in more than 200 years rose to at least 58 as dozens of people remain missing, local press reports said Thursday. At least 30 people have died in the country’s North Rhine-Westphalia region and 23 others lost
EU Court Says Russia Should Limit Gas Supply To Europe
The Court of Justice of the European Union upheld on Thursday a lower tribunal's
England’s Saka urges social media companies to step up fight against abuse
BEIRUT: England’s Bukayo Saka said popular social media platforms aren’t doing enough to prevent online racist abuse after he was on the receiving end following his missed penalty in Sunday’s European Championship final against Italy. Substitutes Marcus
EU steel, aluminum makers see CBAM raising costs as ETS allowances shrink
European steel and aluminum producers’ associations
EU should consider trade impacts of new climate change mechanism
The European Union (EU) carbon border adjustment
Llandudno goats sent to Bristol and Bournemouth to control numbers
Mountain goats who roamed a Welsh seaside town have been split up, with some moved to England after numbers boomed during the pandemic. The goats made headlines after venturing from the Great Orme into the town of Llandudno at the start of lockdown. Now 30
How Europe’s climate agenda will affect businesses
Editor’s note: Business content from The New York Times will now be included with your subscription to Finance & Commerce. Not a subscriber? Start your subscription here. FRANKFURT, Germany — Cars with internal combustion engines will disappear from
Coin Shares: Europe Is Turning Its Back on Crypto
Crypto volumes are continuing to fall through the floor, and according to the latest data from digital asset manager Coin Shares, trading numbers have dropped to their lowest levels. Coin Shares Data Suggests an Ugly Exodus Bitcoin has taken one of its
Deaths feared in A1(M) crash involving lorries and cars, police say
Police fear there have been fatalities after a multi-vehicle
'It went so fast': villagers describe destruction as flooding hits western Germany – video
Raging floods caused by heavy rain devastated parts of Germany and Belgium on Thursday, killing more than 40 people, destroying buildings and sweeping away vehicles. The full extent of the damage remains unclear because many villages were cut off by
Ex-Bullingdon Club member appointed to Whitehall’s sleaze watchdog
Ewen Fergusson, a university friend of Boris Johnson, approved for position by No 10 A former Bullingdon Club member and university friend of Boris Johnson has been appointed to Whitehall’s independent sleaze watchdog, the Guardian can disclose. Ewen
Actor Ruth Madeley describes how taxi driver took her wheelchair
Bafta nominee says incident last month followed dispute outside Euston station in London Actor Ruth Madeley has told how a taxi driver took her wheelchair away after an argument outside a London train station. The Bafta nominee, who starred in the BBC One
EU to revise decades-old energy taxation rates to fight climate change
BRUSSELS, July 15 (Xinhua) -- The European Union (EU) is planning to overhaul its current energy taxation system in a bid to synchronize it with the bloc's green ambition, European Commissioner for Economy Paolo Gentiloni said
Biden meets with Germany's Merkel as her long dominance on Europe's stage draws to an end
The Norman Transcript | 2021-07-15, 22:11
WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden welcomed German Chancellor Angela Merkel to the White House on Thursday for what will likely be the final visit of one of America's foremost allies before she leaves the post she's held for 16 years, through four U.S.
In pictures: Louis Garrel, Benjamin Biolay, Nabil Ayouch storm Cannes red carpet
The Covid-19 pandemic didn't stop the biggest stars in the world from heading to Cannes, where the 74th edition of the world-famous film festival is taking place – and its famed red carpet is once more packed with stars. ...
Croatia Passes Law to Ban Single-Use Plastics in Line WIth EU Rules
MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 16th July, 2021) The Croatian parliament on Thursday passed a new law on waste management,
Italy Strikes Deal With EU on Alitalia Airline Successor
ROME (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 16th July, 2021) Italy has struck a deal with the European Commission on the creation of a new airline to succeed its loss-making flag
Louisiana's first fantasy sports betting license approved
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana gambling regulators Thursday backed the state's first license for fantasy sports betting, paving the way
Manchester Arena Inquiry: Budget cuts 'affected police response'
The loss of 2,000 officers impacted the police response to the Manchester Arena attack, an inquiry hears. ...
Spooktacular Frankenstein museum opens in UK city where book was penned
From Monday, horror fans will be able to visit Mary Shelley's House of Frankenstein in Bath. Set in a four-storey Georgian townhouse and featuring an eight-foot recreation of Shelley's monster, the museum aims to provide an immersive and
Rising inflation sets alarm bells ringing at the Bank of England: Now second official hints ...
Households and businesses face higher borrowing costs following a dramatic change of tone at the Bank of England as it battles to control rising prices. Central bank official Michael Saunders, who sits on the monetary policy committee (MPC) that sets interest
Marlboro maker's takeover of UK ventilator firm Vectura must be stopped, say lung cancer charities
Vectura's board last week backed a 150p a share offer from Philip Morris International Ministers are under pressure to block the takeover of respiratory drugs company Vectura by the maker of Marlboro. The board of the Chippenham-based inhaler specialist, which
Banking App Revolut becomes UK's most valuable fintech firm with a £24bn price tag
Revolut has officially become the UK's most valuable fintech firm with a whopping £24billion price tag. The banking app earned the accolade after successfully closing a £577million funding round with Japanese investment giant Softbank and Tiger Global
Time to stop the presses: Britain must break its addiction to quantitative easing, says ALEX BRUMMER
Andrew Bailey’s job as governor of the Bank of England was always going to become most difficult when the task of preserving financial stability clashed with the core responsibility of taming inflation. Bailey did a terrific job of preventing financial markets
More than 60 dead, dozens missing as severe floods strike Europe
BERLIN — More than 60 people have died and dozens were missing Thursday as severe flooding in Germany and Belgium turned streams and streets into raging torrents that swept away cars and
Boris Johnson outlines skeleton plans for ‘levelling up’
“Levelling up” is a phrase often used by the prime
YouTuber and musician KSI on streaming success and racist abuse of England footballers
He made his name as a YouTuber – gaming, then doing comedy and became the most famous member of The Sidemen, a bunch
University of Cambridge Bitcoin Mining Map Shows China’s Hashrate Dropped to 46%
After the researchers from the Cambridge Bitcoin Electricity Consumption Index (CBECI) project said that the website’s “Bitcoin Mining Map” had not been updated since April 2020, the map has finally been updated. Current data from the mining
Facebook set to pay influencers to use its platform
It’s no secret social media giants are constantly looking for ways to get your attention, or better yet, your
Parts of Europe Get 2 Months' Worth of Rain in 2 Days, Over 50 Dead ...
"I grieve for those who have lost their lives in this disaster," said German Chancellor Angela Merkel. ...
Worst is over, Boris Johnson says as UK records highest Covid deaths since March ahead of July 19 ‘Freedom Day’
Coronavirus cases and deaths have continued to increase in Britain as Boris Johnson claimed it was "highly probable" the worst of the pandemic is over. The British Prime Minister urged people not to "throw caution to the winds" as England's
Standard Chartered-backed crypto custodian Zodia added to UK FCA’s crypto register
In December, SC Ventures, Standard Chartered's venture arm, announced that it was partnering with Northern Trust to launch a new crypto custodian. The plan for Zodia, as the venture was dubbed, was to start operating
People feared dead after crash on motorway, police say
Police fear there have been fatalities after a multi-vehicle crash in which a lorry caught fire on the A1(M) in Durham. Durham Constabulary said several vehicles including two lorries had collided on the northbound carriageway at Bowburn at 6.20pm on Thursday.
Colin Brazier: Does France show why the UK needs a monarchy?
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More than 50 dead, dozens missing as severe floods strike Europe
Recent storms across parts of western Europe made rivers and reservoirs burst their banks, triggering flash floods overnight. ...
At least 67 dead in Germany, Belgium as storms ravage Europe
Mayen, Germany, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 16th Jul, 2021 ) :Heavy rains and floods lashing western Europe have killed at least 59 people in Germany and eight in Belgium, and many more people are missing as rising waters caused several houses to
EU Subjects Migrants to Harrowing Abuses When Forcibly Returned to Libya - Rights Group
WASHINGTON (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 16th July, 2021) New evidence of abuses against migrants intercepted crossing the Mediterranean and forcibly returned to Libyan detention centers highlights horrifying
EU's Intention to Ban Non-Electric Cars May Spur Public Dissent, Infrastructure Issues
BRUSSELS (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 16th July, 2021) While the European Commission's Green Deal proposal lists a ban on the sale of new petrol, diesel and hybrid cars from 2035, experts tell Sputnik that such a move can lead to large-scale public dismay due
Hundreds gather to protest outside Áras an Uachtaráin in Dublin's Phoenix Park
Hundreds gather to protest outside Áras an Uachtaráin in Dublin's Phoenix Park
994 new cases of Covid-19 reported today as guidelines for christenings, Communions and camps to be explored
The National Public Health Emergency Team is to be asked to provide guidelines for the safe performance of religious ceremonies over the summer — including christenings, confirmations and Holy Communions. It comes as the latest figures from the Health
Over 60 dead, dozens missing as severe floods strike Germany and Belgium
More than 60 people have died and dozens were missing Thursday as severe flooding in Germany and Belgium turned streams and streets into raging torrents that swept away cars and caused houses to collapse. Recent
Water safety warnings after five people rescued off Ballycastle coast
The coastguard has appealed for people to exercise caution around seaside areas this weekend after a trip to the beach almost ended in tragedy when five people got into serious difficulty off the Ballycastle coast. Emergency services were called to the scene
Former shipping tycoon fleeing England on Belfast ferry arrested after demanding free ticket because he ‘knew’ Stena Line owner
A one-time shipping tycoon who attempted to flee England on a ferry to Belfast was caught after demanding a free ticket because he claimed to know the owner of Stena Line. Former multi-millionaire Nobu Su, originally from Taiwan, caused such a fuss that
Germany floods: stranded residents rescued by helicopter from rooftops – video
At least 58 people have died and dozens more were missing in Germany on Thursday as swollen rivers caused by record rainfall across western Europe swept through towns and villages. Many of the victims died around the wine-growing region of Ahrweiler, in
Boris Johnson rejects accusation of 'stoking division' over footballers taking the knee – video
The prime minister has claimed he never condoned England fans booing players taking the knee against racism, rejecting accusations of 'stoking division'. The Labour leader, Keir Starmer, accused the PM at PMQs on Wednesday of trying to 'stoke a culture war' by
Commissioner Valean expounds on roadmap to decarbonize EU's transport sector
BRUSSELS, July 15 (Xinhua) -- The European Commission's roadmap to decarbonizing the transport sector across the European Union (EU) is expected to provide the regulatory predictability needed to unlock investments to achieve the emissions reduction targets,
Covid: What lessons can England learn from countries forced to scale back new freedoms?
England is preparing to scrap many remaining Covid restrictions on Monday on what has been dubbed 'freedom day'. England is not the first country to ease lockdown measures in an attempt at return to a pre-pandemic normality. But some of those
Biden meets with Germany’s Merkel as her long dominance on Europe’s stage draws to an end
WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden welcomed German Chancellor Angela Merkel to the White House on Thursday for what will likely be the final visit of one of America's foremost allies ...
Khurm Javed: Two more arrests over solicitor's gunshot death
Two more people have been arrested in connection with the killing of a solicitor who was shot dead in Sheffield. Khurm Javed, 30, also known as Khuram, died after he was found seriously injured in Clough Road on 10
Vauxhall bridge reopened after 'explosive device' report
Vauxhall bridge in central London was closed and one man arrested by police. ...
'Catastrophe': Devastating flooding kills dozens in Europe, dozens more missing
Lodi News Sentinel | 2021-07-15, 21:06
Dozens are dead after severe flooding in Western Europe, caused by what experts described as the heaviest rainfall in a century. ...
GP surgeries wrongfully rejecting undocumented migrants, leaving many unable to get Covid jab
People without the right paperwork� are struggling to access Covid vaccines
The garlic-fed cows combating global warming
A report published today on a plan for a national food strategy did not just deal with what we
PM distances himself from key recommendation in healthy eating report
Years in the making but with key solutions seemingly ruled out by the Prime
Debate: Do we need a sugar and salt tax?
We spoke to the co-founder of Leon restaurants and lead author of the National Food Strategy, Henry Dimbleby, and Green MP Caroline Lucas. ...
NHS may be unable to cope with expected rise in winter viruses, report says
A report out today says the NHS may be unable to
Barriers preventing undocumented migrants from accessing Covid vaccines should be removed, GP says
I spoke with Dr Krishna Kasaraneni of the BMA’s GP committee. I began by asking him his reaction to the findings. ...
Colin Brazier: 'France is a more volatile country than Britain'
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