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Life-size David Attenborough cake displayed in Birmingham
A life-size David Attenborough has gone on display at the Cake International show. The edible version of Sir David was seen surrounded by animals as part of a display created by a
Bromsgrove community saves the day after vandals torch bonfire
A bonfire has been built back bigger than ever after it was torched by vandals ahead of Bonfire Night. The wood stack at Bromsgrove Rugby Club was destroyed four weeks ago when it was set alight by vandals. The club appealed for help restoring it and locals
In pictures: Birmingham's German Christmas market lights up city
Birmingham's German Christmas market returned to the city centre after the Covid-19 pandemic saw the event cancelled in 2020. About five million people have previously attended each year, although this year it is slightly smaller due to works being
Teenagers caught on camera celebrating after brutal murder
CCTV images show two teenage killers fist-bumping as they celebrated stabbing a man to death in a vigilante murder. Danish Mansha, Rimsha Tariq, and Daiyaan Arif, all aged 18, scoured the internet to find someone they believed wanted to have violent sex with
Will Boris Johnson trigger a Brexit trade war over the Northern Ireland protocol?
Brexit may be “done”, in Boris Johnson’s phrase, but arguments over trade rules for Northern Ireland are going so badly that his deal with the EU may ultimately be undone. On Friday (5 November), Twitter was buzzing with speculation that the UK was on the
Ivermectin News, How to get it in USA and UK?
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Businesswoman Jackie Lavin swore and used abusive language towards driver of van her car collided with, court told
BUSINESSWOMAN Jackie Lavin swore and used abusive language towards the driver of a van her car collided with in December 2015, the Circuit Civil Court heard today. Judge Sarah Berkeley awarded van driver Dean Graham €25,000 damages for personal injuries
Britain Becomes First Country To Authorize Covid Oral Treatment
Britain has approved Thursday the Covid
Clean up your mess, young people tell climate talks
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — The generation of young people who will inherit a warmer future is telling the generation that caused carbon pollution to clean up its mess. But they fear that message isn’t getting through. “It’s our future. Our future is
Macron's ex-bodyguard sentenced for assaulting demonstrators
PARIS (AFP) - French President Emmanuel Macron's former bodyguard received a three-year sentence on Friday (Nov 5) for assaulting two young demonstrators during an anti-capitalist protest in 2018, an incident that caused deep embarrassment for the President.
EU warns of ‘serious consequences’ for UK if it triggers Article 16
After talks with the UK’s Brexit
Diplomat Found Dead Outside Russian Embassy in Berlin ‘Was Actually a Spy’
A Russian diplomat who fell to his death last month at the Russian embassy in Berlin was an undercover intelligence officer, according to two European counterintelligence officers contacted by VICE World News. The diplomat, described by Russia as the second
Liverpool striker Firmino out for more than four weeks
Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino could be out for more than four weeks with a hamstring injury. ...
Stars out for Branagh Belfast film premier
Sir Kenneth Branagh returns to his hometown to showcase his latest film Belfast. ...
Lone French fisherman left adrift in UK-France fishing spat
Soon-to-be father Hermann Outrequin felt optimistic in 2019 when he gave up his fishing company job of 16 years to go independent. The Normandy fisherman wanted a fresh start to ...
ITV reveals when I’m A Celebrity will return to screens
I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! will return to screens on Sunday November 21, ITV has confirmed. ...
Al Gore hails climate strikes as he says ‘political tipping point’ reached
The former US vice-president told the Cop26 climate summit not to tell young people the fight against climate change is ‘impossible’. ...
COP26: Revealing posters show how young see climate crisis
Depictions of how children view the global warming crisis were unveiled to political leaders and climate experts at Cop26 today. ...
Cop26 delegates can tell their grandchildren about climate success, says Grylls
The TV star urged those with influence at the summit to ‘use it’. ...
Young activists march through Glasgow to demand climate justice
Campaigner Greta Thunberg was among those taking part in the rally. ...
Labour confirms party will stand a candidate in North Shropshire by-election
There had been suggestions of opposition parties uniting behind a single anti-sleaze candidate. ...
No 10: Lack of compromise with EU over disputes is a disappointment
Brexit minister Lord Frost will meet with European Commission vice-president Maros Sefcovic again in London next week. ...
In Pictures: Thousands march in climate strike
Greta Thunberg was among those who joined the protest in Glasgow where Cop26 is being held. ...
Greater sense of urgency at Cop26 but ‘job not done’ – John Kerry
The veteran of UN climate talks said he had never seen so many initiatives or ‘real money’ in the first days of a Cop. ...
‘Institutional homophobia’ meant police dismissed Port evidence, inquests told
John Pape was a friend of Gabriel Kovari, a Slovakian national given a fatal dose of the drug GHB by serial killer Stephen Port in 2014. ...
Goal of 1.5C ‘in sight’ at Cop26, says Maldivian politician
Mohamed Nasheed was speaking at an event at the Scottish Parliament taking place to coincide with the climate summit in Glasgow. ...
Record number of migrants cross Channel to UK
A record-breaking number of 853 migrants crossed the Channel in small boats on a single day this week, the UK's interior ministry said Friday. The Home Office said that UK authorities had rescued or intercepted at least 853 migrants in 25 separate incidents on
Council warning to pet owners after dog attack in Portrush
Dog owners in Portrush are being urged to use leads for their pets after a recent incident in which another dog was attacked in public. Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council said the incident last month left the pet requiring extensive treatment for “severe
Police probing Lisburn car theft after blue BMW stolen from driveway
Police are investigating the theft of a vehicle from a home in Lisburn in the early hours of Friday morning. Police said the incident in the Highgrove area of the city happened at around 3.20am. They said a blue BMW M2 was stolen from the driveway of
No 10: Progress ‘limited’ in disputes with EU but more talks can bridge gap
Downing Street has insisted that disagreements between the UK and the European Union could still be bridged through “further intensive discussions” despite the EU condemning the lack of compromise as “disappointing”. No 10 said “limited” progress had been made
Coventry's Oak Inn could lose licence after rape allegation
Police have asked for a Coventry pub licence to be suspended following an allegation of rape. Premises licence holder Darren Lee "failed to take any action" after an alleged offence inside The Oak Inn premises in September, West Midlands Police said.
Yorkshire cricket chairman 'right to resign' over racism scandal
Yorkshire County Cricket Club's chairman "has done the right thing" in resigning over the club's handling of racism experienced by Azeem Rafiq, MPs have said. Roger Hutton apologised and said he would leave with immediate effect.
Activists rally through Glasgow at UN climate talks
GLASGOW, Scotland: Thousands of young campaigners marched through the streets of Glasgow on Friday to demand that world leaders at the UN climate conference safeguard their future against climate change. Inside the COP26 conference venue in Glasgow, Scotland,
Chemicals in tap water are causing thousands of cancer deaths across Europe ...
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Gene linked to doubling risk of COVID-19 death found by UK scientists
Union Leader | 2021-11-05, 15:23
�British scientists have identified a gene that doubles the risk of dying from COVID-19, providing new insights into why some people are more susceptible to the disease than others, while opening up possibilities for targeted medicine. Around 60% of people
Telefonica Germany partners with Sky Deutschland to show handball game over 5G standalone network
Telefonica Germany said it will stream the handball game
Cop26 week 1: Hype aside, was there any actual progress?
With upwards of 25,000 people from almost 200 countries gathered in one place attempting to forge collective action on an ever accelerating climate crisis, Cop26 is utterly chaotic. Glasgow might not be looking its best with rubbish piled up on streets due to
Remains in Colorado Are Believed to Be West German Hiker Missing Since 1983
Rudi Moder, who was described as an experienced winter mountaineer, disappeared nearly 40 years ago during a skiing trip in Rocky Mountain National Park. ...
Ex-Macron Aide Convicted of Assault and Posing as a Police Officer
The aide, Alexandre Benalla, who was fired in 2018 after videos emerged of him beating a man at a labor protest, was sentenced to serve a year of house arrest with electronic monitoring. ...
Britain’s Prince Charles to visit Barbados to mark republic’s birth
LONDON (Reuters) – Prince Charles, heir to the British throne, will travel to Barbados to mark the Caribbean island’s transition to a republic which entails the removal of Queen Elizabeth as head of state. A former colony that gained independence
Corrie's Ben Price on relationship with on-screen son as he talks family's future
Ben, who plays Nick, has spoken about his and Sam actor Jude's on and off-screen relationship ...
Nine in 10 people want fireworks banned from sale, survey finds
We asked what you felt about firework displays and the availability of fireworks ...
Brexit deadlock deepens: EU warns of 'serious consequences' if UK suspends Northern Ireland protocol as ...
The EU warned of 'serious consequences' if the UK suspends the Northern Ireland protocol today after fresh talks failed to secure a breakthrough. Lord Frost has met Maros Sefcovic in Brussels as they try to find a way through the increasingly bitter impasse
Mason Mount could miss England’s qualifiers due to infected wisdom teeth
England host Albania on November 12 before travelling to San Marino three days later. “It’s a tricky one; he was ill but the reason is his wisdom teeth,” said Tuchel. “This is the reason for the illness and for the feeling like an illness, there’s a bit of an
Ireland great Paul O’Connell likens Johnny Sexton to Roy Keane
“I think winning makes him want winning more – winning doesn’t take the edge off,” said O’Connell, who won 108 Ireland caps between 2002 and 2015. “He moves on from winning very quickly. Sometimes if we
A great walk to a great pub: the Fox & Coney, Yorkshire Wolds
This gorgeous chalk hills walk will keep feet dry but not throats, with a vineyard and a fine pub en route Start Fox & Coney, South Cave, East Yorkshire Distance 6� or 9� miles Time 3 or 4� hours Total ascent 252 metres Difficulty Easy ...
‘Like a clown’: what other countries thought of Boris Johnson at Cop26
PM could not resist wheeling out the usual jokes and antics at crucial summit, but the laughs never came It was one of the defining images from Cop26 . Seated next to Boris Johnson on Monday and wearing a mask was 95-year-old David Attenborough. The prime
Fifth teen accused of killing Keon Lincoln found guilty of manslaughter
Kieron Donaldson cleared of murder before being convicted after he ‘helped and supplied weapons’ A fifth teenager accused of killing 15-year-old schoolboy Keon Lincoln has been cleared of murder but found guilty of manslaughter. Kieron Donaldson was convicted
Ofsted investigates rise in primary-age children in alternative provision
Exclusive: Chief inspector says some children excluded from school are placed in unregistered, unsafe settings ‘Written off at five’: inspectors’ fears for children in AP Amanda Spielman: A loophole leaves the most vulnerable pupils at risk The schools
‘Written off – at five’: children in England dumped in unfit ‘schools’
Two Ofsted inspectors voice their fears for vulnerable children being educated in unregulated facilities Ofsted investigates rise in alternative provision Amanda Spielman: A loophole leaves the most vulnerable pupils at risk Some vulnerable children excluded
Italian prosecutor’s claims against Guardian reporter flagged by human rights watchdog
Calogero Ferrara’s libel suits against Lorenzo Tondo marked as potential intimidation on Council of Europe ‘safety platform’ Two libel claims by an aggrieved Italian prosecutor against a Guardian journalist have been flagged as potential acts of state
A loophole is leaving the most vulnerable pupils in England at risk | Amanda Spielman
Those most likely to be harmed are being sent to places with the least oversight. It’s vital all alternative provision is registered Amanda Spielman is Ofsted chief inspector Every child, regardless of their background, deserves a good education and the chance
A strange poem for strange times: a response to Cop26 | Simon Armitage
I was trying to chart the peculiar dream-like state we seem to be in, says the poet laureate I wanted to react to Cop26 – so many of my friends and colleagues have been emboldened by the conversation it has generated. And strange times sometimes lead to
Article 16 ‘very much on the table’ in Brexit row, says Frost
Brexit minister says time running out in talks with Brussels over Northern Ireland protocol David Frost, the UK’s Brexit minister, has said triggering article 16 to suspend post-Brexit arrangements for Northern Ireland is “very much on the table”, as he met
Russian diplomat found dead in Berlin was intelligence officer
German media identify man who apparently fell from window of Russian embassy as member of FSB A Russian diplomat found dead near the country’s embassy in Berlin last month was an undercover intelligence agent, German media have reported. The news magazine Der
Max Richter/Sinfonia Cymru review – quietly compelling music with an urgent message
Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Richter’s piano joined with ethereal voices and an intimate string ensemble for an uplifting meditation on the Declaration of Human Rights On the opening night of the Wales Millennium Centre’s Festival of Voice , a performance
Belgian police officer who shot two-year-old girl has sentence cut
Officer accidentally killed child during high-speed chase of suspected people smugglers A Belgian court has reduced the sentence of a police officer convicted of accidentally shooting dead a two-year old girl during a high-speed chase of suspected people
Cop26’s big question: is Irn-Bru any good?
Some conference visitors are now hooked on Scotland’s famous fizzy drink, while others can’t wait to leave it behind Alongside a post-work dram of whisky and a lunchtime haggis, delegates at Cop26 have been getting acquainted with another Scottish delicacy:
Johnson will not declare Spanish holiday in MPs’ register, says No 10
Decision means he does not have to detail value of gift relating to stay at Goldsmith family villa Today’s politics news – live updates Boris Johnson will not declare a free luxury holiday he received at the Spanish villa belonging to the Goldsmith family in
Romaine Sawyers: Albion fan jailed for racist post loses appeal
A football fan who racially abused West Bromwich Albion midfielder Romaine Sawyers on social media has lost an appeal against his conviction. Simon Silwood was jailed for eight weeks in September after a court ruled a Facebook message was intentionally racist
Tapping working gas volume could cushion blow of Europe’s energy crunch
European gas storage has been struggling to fill
EU stainless steel buyers concerned about tight supply
Scarcity of material and high prices will remain key
Chris Pratt has some Anna Faris supporters upset
Gwinnett Daily Post | 2021-11-05, 15:12
In a post meant to praise his current wife, some people think Chris Pratt took a swipe at his former one. ...
Jay-Z left Instagram after a day
Gwinnett Daily Post | 2021-11-05, 15:12
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BBC Radio Ulster’s Tara Mills and Declan Harvey apologise after laughter ‘inadvertently’ caught on mic
Two BBC Radio Ulster presenters made an on air apology after what appeared to be laughter played during an interview with a refugee from Afghanistan. The incident happened on Thursday’s edition of the BBC’s Evening Extra show which is hosted by Tara Mills and
No plans for pandemic restrictions ahead of Christmas as cases set to hit 4,000
Cases of Covid-19 are set to hit 4,000 in the coming days, Tanaiste Leo Varadkar has said. The Government does not intend to introduce pandemic restrictions before Christmas, but has not ruled out doing so, Mr Varadkar said. A backlog of unverified cases was
Beatles manager Brian Epstein to be celebrated with statue
A new statue of Beatles manager Brian Epstein, showing him walking to see the band, will celebrate his legacy in Liverpool, the team behind it has said. The Brian Epstein Legacy Project wants to place the work on Whitechapel, close to the music
New UK magnet factory for EVs should copy Chinese playbook-report
The report was written by Britain’s Less Common Metals (LCM), one of the only companies outside of China that transforms rare earth raw materials into the special compounds needed to produce permanent magnets. Any new magnet plant would face challenges
IGN UK Podcast 617: Call of Duty: Horizon 5
Cardy reviewed Call of Duty: Vanguard's campaign so tells you all about its hits and misses. Matt and Dale join him to wax lyrical about the
IGN UK Podcast : IGN UK Podcast 617: Call of Duty: Horizon 5
Cardy reviewed Call of Duty: Vanguard's campaign so tells you all about its hits and misses. Matt
‘World-class’ facilities – first glimpse of National Children’s Hospital unveiled
THE first glimpse of what the state-of-the-art patient rooms and other facilities will look like in the new National Children’s Hospital in Dublin have been unveiled. The hospital, which is under construction at St James’s Hospital in Dublin 8, will cost at
Responsable du pôle projets sur engagement H/F
Créé en 1991, le Secours Islamique France (SIF) est une organisation non-gouvernementale (ONG) internationale de secours d'urgence et de développement. Le SIF agit dans une stricte neutralité, sans distinction d’origine, de
Chargé.e des Projets Spécifiques sur Engagement H/F
Créé en 1991, le Secours Islamique France (SIF) est une organisation non-gouvernementale (ONG) internationale de secours d'urgence et de développement. Le SIF agit dans une stricte neutralité, sans distinction d’origine, de
UK’s Post-Brexit Border Measures ‘Not Sustainable’: Report
The British government has been “largely successful” in its handling of post-Brexit border issues with the EU, but it has relied on
Dispatch from Warsaw: Poland is no longer a democracy, claim rule of law activists
As Poland’s national ombudsman, Adam Bodnar was tasked with safeguarding the civil rights of individuals and representing them in disputes with the government. In April this year, his own dispute with the Polish government led to his removal from office by a
Portugal’s parliament backs revised bill allowing euthanasia
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Portugal’s parliament approved a reworded bill Friday to allow euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide for terminally ill and seriously injured people, after a court blocked the initial version because of what it said was unclear
Germany seeks to break COVID momentum amid new case records
Herald-Standard | 2021-11-05, 14:44
BERLIN (AP) — Germany recorded its second consecutive daily record for new coronavirus cases on Friday as infections pick up across Europe, and its disease control center said unvaccinated people now face a “very high” risk of infection. The country saw 37,120
A Russian diplomat was found dead outside the country's embassy in Berlin
A police vehicle is parked in front of the Embassy of the Russian Federation on May 24, 2021. Photo by Christoph Soeder/picture alliance via Getty Images A Russian diplomat was found dead outside his country's embassy in Berlin last month.
Holiday Gift Guide 2021: Beauty Advent Calendars
Whether devoted to a single company or a portmanteau one that showcases different products, in the past few years, luxury beauty calendars have become a Christmas staple. ...
New coalition gov't formed in Northern Cyprus
Turkish Cypriot President Ersin Tatar has approved a new coalition government Cabinet under Faiz Sucuoglu. The coalition government of the National Unity Party (UBP) and the Democrat Party (DP) was formed under the chairmanship of Sucuoglu, the head of UBP.
Stevenage mum's warning after two-year-old swallows magnets
The boy needed major surgery after the magnets caused a blocked bowel and perforated intestine. ...
Sabina Nessa: Family call for action on women's safety
On the day her funeral is held, the school teacher's family say "proactive steps" are needed. ...
Anthony Adekola murder: Three gang members jailed over random M&S worker's killing
Three gang members who randomly murdered an M&S; shop assistant are given life sentences. ...
Germany recalls Draxler, Brandt for World Cup qualifiers
The Daily Item | 2021-11-05, 14:34
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Germany coach Hansi Flick recalled midfielders Julian Draxler and Julian Brandt on Friday for upcoming World Cup qualifying games against Liechtenstein and Armenia. ...
England’s Covid R number estimated to have fallen to between 0.9 and 1.1
England’s Covid R number is estimated to have fallen to between 0.9 and 1.1. ...
Covid-19 infections across UK remain at or near record levels
The ONS described the longer-term trend in England, Scotland and Wales as ‘uncertain’. ...
Fuelling war: COP26 protesters target UK arms industry
Hundreds of Extinction Rebellion (XR) activists in Glasgow marched on arms manufacturer BAE systems on Thursday to raise awareness of links between war and climate change. The “march for peace” started at the Home Office building in Cessnock, Glasgow, where
Fifty deaths in latest weekly Covid bulletin
Fifty deaths linked to Covid-19 occurred in Northern Ireland in the latest week subjected to statistical analysis. The fatalities reported by Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (Nisra) happened in the week October 23 to October 29. The figures
latest Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Four deaths and 1,164 new cases reported
Four new deaths linked to coronavirus have been reported by the Department of Health on Friday. The total deaths recorded since the start of the pandemic now stands at 2,741. A further 1,164 people have tested positive for Covid-19 out of 3,190 tested over the
Energy Secretary Granholm on importance of renewables when it comes to achieving energy security
The U.S. energy secretary's remarks come as the first week of the COP26 climate change summit draws to a close. ...
AIG Europe boss expects slowdown in insurance rate rises
LONDON (Reuters) – Insurance premium rates are likely to continue to climb in Europe, the Middle East and Africa in 2022, but probably at a slower clip, the chief executive of
Bank of England should be cautious about raising rates, Tenreyro says
LONDON (Reuters) – The Bank of England should take a cautious approach to raising interest rates as the economy remains below its pre-crisis size and the health of the labour market is hard to interpret, BoE policymaker Silvana Tenreyro said on Friday.
Vienna Will Start to Vaccinate Young Children
Pediatricians in the Austrian capital will authorize the off-label use of the BioNTech-Pfizer vaccine for children starting next Friday. ...
Europe faces 500,000 more COVID deaths by February, WHO warns
(CNN) — Europe is facing a potentially devastating winter that could see half a million people die with COVID-19, the World Health Organization warned on Thursday, as it sounded the alarm over a surge in cases and bemoaned stuttering vaccination rollouts
T20 World Cup: Confident England Look To Dash South Africa's Hopes
A semifinal spot virtually assured, in-form England would look to dent South Africa's hopes of reaching the last-four stage when the two teams meet each other in a high-voltage Group 1 Super 12 match... ...
UK health minister hails "incredible results" from Pfizer's Covid-19 antiviral trial
LONDON: Britain's Health Secretary hailed the "incredible results" of a trial of Pfizer's experimental antiviral
French police pepper-spray mothers protesting mask mandate in schools
French police pepper-sprayed mothers who gathered to protest the government’s mask mandate in schools, according to local media. Under the banner of "Mamans Louves," the
