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COP26: Countries agree to create green shipping lanes in pursuit of zero carbon
GLASGOW (REUTERS) - A coalition of 19 countries including Britain and the United States on Wednesday (Nov 10) agreed to create zero emissions shipping trade routes between ports to speed up the decarbonisation of the global maritime industry, officials
Whistle blowers coming out all over the place - Take the criminals down - saveusnow.org.uk
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IRELAND - GRACE ANNE KELLY - WHEN IS IT ENOUGH?
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'I'm so lucky': Elton John receives prestigious UK award
Lancaster Online | 2021-11-10, 15:00
LONDON (AP) — Elton John has no doubt been a member of many exclusive clubs over the decades, but probably nothing quite as exclusive as the one he formally joined on Wednesday. ...
Workers strike at Portadown’s Glen Dimplex over pay deal
Around 100 employees of global heating firm Glen Dimpex gathered outside two of the company’s Portadown sites on Wednesday morning to strike for an increase in their hourly wages and to get Covid payments. The three-day protest is expected to last until
Woman arrested after boy killed by dog
A 28-year-old woman has been arrested after a boy was killed by a dog in Caerphilly. Jack Lis, 10, was mauled to death at the home of a friend in Pentwyn, Penyrheol, on Monday. An investigation was launched by Gwent Police who on Wednesday confirmed they had
Murder accused stepmother tells jury of ‘bang’ and ‘crack’ before boy collapsed
A stepmother accused of cruelly abusing, poisoning and then murdering a six-year-old boy has told a jury she heard a “bang” and a “loud crack” just before the youngster’s fatal collapse. Emma Tustin, who is accused of murdering Arthur Labinjo Hughes, also
First finished pieces of Sutton Hoo replica ship joined together
The first two finished pieces of an 88ft-long replica of the Sutton Hoo longship have been joined together. Archaeologist Angela Care Evans, who worked on a dig at Sutton Hoo in the 1960s while working as a research assistant for the British Museum, knocked in
Pet dog ‘catches Covid-19 from owners’ in the UK
A pet dog has fallen ill with coronavirus in the UK after apparently catching Covid-19 from its owners. The infection was confirmed following tests at the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) laboratory in Weybridge, Surrey, on November 3. It is believed the
No-deal Brexit back on table if Article 16 triggered, Dail committee told
A no-deal Brexit will be back on the table if the UK triggers Article 16 of the Northern Ireland Protocol, members of the House of Lords have told a Dail committee. The UK’s Brexit Minister, Lord Frost, said on Wednesday it is not “inevitable” that their
Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Seven further deaths and 1,765 cases reported
Seven new deaths linked to coronavirus have been reported by the Department of Health on Wednesday. The latest coronavirus figures show total deaths recorded since the start of the pandemic now stands at 2,776. A further 1,765 people have tested positive for
Justice Minister reneges on pledge to publish overdue defamation report by today
Justice Minister Helen McEntee has reneged on a commitment that a long-overdue report on defamation reform would be published by today. Heather Humphreys, who was acting justice minister while Ms McEntee was on maternity leave, gave the assurance on October
Flight delay in Europe? What you should know about getting compensation
Flight delays can also be rather
‘I’m so lucky’: Elton John receives prestigious UK award
Elton John has no doubt been a member of many exclusive clubs over the decades, but probably nothing quite as exclusive as the one he formally joined on Wednesday. In ...
Asda named UK's cheapest online supermarket. See how prices compared
Asda is the UK's cheapest online supermarket following research. ...
Santas are in short supply because of the labor shortage and fears among older men ...
Santas are especially cautious of close contact with young children, many of whom are not yet vaccinated. Getty Images There is a shortage of Santas across the US, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The main demographic of older and heavier-set men are
MyPillow's Mike Lindell is sponsoring anti-vaxxer Sherri Tenpenny, one of the 'disinformation dozen'
A composite image of Mike Lindell (L) and Dr Sherri Tenpenny (R). Octavio Jones/Reuters / Dr Sherri Tenpenny/Instagram Anti-vaxxer Dr Sherri Tenpenny has been receiving sponsorship from Mike Lindell's MyPillow. She touted his products on her Bible study chats,
Footage captures speed camera 'mooning' arrest
Darrell Meekcom, who has a terminal illness, says he was shocked to be detained for the offence. ...
Czech billionaire Kretinsky buys 27% West Ham stake
Czech billionaire and owner of Sparta Prague Daniel Kretinsky completes his purchase of a 27% stake in West Ham. ...
Meghan letter weighed up calling father 'daddy'
Court case hears claims about whether a letter written by the Duchess of Sussex was private. ...
WHO: Coronavirus cases declining everywhere except Europe
The World Health Organization is reporting that coronavirus deaths rose by 10% in Europe in the past week, making it the only world region where both COVID-19 cases and deaths are steadily increasing ...
UK lawmaker defends lucrative 2nd job as Johnson feels heat
A British lawmaker is defending his 400,000-pound ($540,000) a year second job, as calls grow for a crackdown on politicians earning outside income ...
Google loses appeal of huge EU fine over shopping searches
Telegraph Herald | 2021-11-10, 14:52
LONDON — A top European Union court
Seasoned to Taste: Wallow in waning days of autumn with this sangria
Lincoln Journal Star | 2021-11-10, 14:52
LYNNE IRELAND Columnist Lots of “no” in this “No-vember.” When the “no” is associated with COVID, that’s a pretty good thing. But head colds, hospital stays, and even a case of hives are afflictions to which we wish we had been able to “just say no.” Attitude
COP26: Save mangroves to save our oceans, leaders told
A global campaign to restore mangroves could be a silver bullet in the battle to pull back the oceans from calamity, environment leaders were told at COP26 on Wednesday. ...
Port victim laughed off concern over ‘dirty old man’, inquest told
Gabriel Kovari was found dead in St Margaret’s graveyard in Barking, east London. ...
Gaddafi aide part of plan to use violence at Libyan Embassy protest, court told
Retired officer John Murray is bringing a claim against Saleh Ibrahim Mabrouk over the incident in April 1984 in which Pc Yvonne Fletcher was killed. ...
Duchess of Sussex wrote to father knowing it could be leaked to media, court hears
The Duchess of Sussex carefully
Countries urged to boost emissions cuts in draft Cop26 deal, to keep 1.5C alive
The draft also calls on countries to accelerate the phasing-out of coal and subsidies for fossil fuels. ...
US politician Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez finds Irn-Bru after appeal
The US congresswoman said she had sourced the drink at the Cop26 climate summit. ...
Care home boss tells of ‘heartbreaking’ resignations by staff quitting over jab
Niccii Gillett, manager of Elmfield House Residential Home in Woking, Surrey, has lost six staff due to the mandatory Covid vaccine requirement. ...
Concern about the climate at record highs among the UK public, poll finds
A survey found 40% of the UK public list the climate as one of the top three issues facing the country – a figure that has quadrupled since 2018. ...
WHO: Europe only region to see increase in coronavirus cases
The World Health Organization on Wednesday reported that the number of coronavirus deaths in Europe increased by 10 percent within the past week, making it the only region in the world where virus cases and deaths continue to surge.
Israeli Ambassador to UK 'Forced to Flee' LSE Building After Protest Against Her Presence
The Israeli ambassador to the United Kingdom was part of the debate at the London School of Economics titled "New Era in the Middle East". However, her presence at the discussion appeared to irritate some pro-Palestinian activists. ...
Caerphilly dog attack: 28-year-old woman arrested after boy killed
A woman has been arrested after a 10-year-old boy was mauled to death by a dog in Caerphilly, Wales. Gwent Police said in a statement that a 28-year-old had been taken into custody on
Poland accuses Putin of orchestrating Belarus border crisis to destabilise EU
Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of orchestrating a wave of migrants trying to illegally enter Poland from Belarus, as Polish police on Wednesday said they had detained more than 50 migrants who crossed the
Former Met Police officer charged with bribery offence after corruption investigation
A former Metropolitan Police officer has been charged with a bribery offence as part of a corruption
breaking Two men jailed over €183,000 PUP scam masterminded by international crime gang
TWO men have been jailed for a money-laundering conspiracy which was masterminded by a notorious Nigerian crime gang. The operation resulted in €183,491 being fraudulently obtained under the Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP). Judge Helen Boyle told
SeAH's planned UK factory to supply monopiles to Ørsted
Ørsted A/S (CPH:ORSTED) today announced a “multi-million pound” agreement with SeAH Wind Ltd for the latter to be a key supplier of monopiles for the Danish clean
Letter of the week: Forced to go private
Rupert Marlow’s description of how he is waiting for a face-to-face appointment with his GP, yet could take his dog to the vet on the same day, raised a wry smile (Correspondence, 5 November). The difference is that his vet appointment will have been paid for,
The young may have cultural capital, but it’s older voters who wield the real power
In his book The Anthropology of Childhood, David F Lancy, an anthropologist who specialises in the study of childhood across cultures, compares the difference between a “neontocracy” – a society where young children are highly valued, such as in the UK or US –
Facing fierce protest, Israeli ambassador rushed from London event
Israel’s ambassador to the UK was rushed into a diplomatic car from an event at the London School of Economics (LSE) Tuesday night as protesters amassed outside booed the diplomat. Footage on social media shows Tzipi Hotovely being evacuated from the
Students persuade Burnham to take zero tolerance on spiking after rise in reports
'Whether it is a club, bar or house party, drink spiking should not be happening in our city-region.' ...
Man filmed beating up pony in supermarket car park
The RSPCA found Pebbles' stable covered in faeces with poisonous ivy growing in it ...
McDonald's reveals full Christmas 2021 menu
The fast food chain has already started serving its festive drinks menu ...
Police issue CCTV after queue jumping row at taxi rank led to brutal assault
Officers believe the person in the images may be able to help with their investigation into the incident ...
The truth behind the viral plant a tree Instagram trend asking users to share pet photos
Millions have been caught out in the far fetched promise claimed by an e-commerce company ...
Black Friday theme park deals at Alton Towers, Sealife Centre, Legoland and more
A family of four can save �240 on annual passes at 27 UK amusement parks this Black Friday ...
House Hunting in Spain: A Square Doughnut in Andalusia for $750,000
Concerns that the pandemic would spur buyers to flee cities didn’t play out in Granada, agents say, leading to a tight market for new homes. ...
All drivers warned they risk �1000 fine while giving way to police cars during emergencies
Drivers have been warned to be very careful when moving out of the way for police cars - or risk a hefty fine ...
Libson, Stuttgart & More: PLAY Ups Its European Summer Network
Icelandic low-cost carrier PLAY has announced four new European additions to its 2022 summer schedule. Flights to Prague and Lisbon will be available from May 2022, while flights to Bologna and Stuttgart are set to begin from June 2022. The airline also
T20 World Cup: New Zealand win toss, elect to bowl first against England – Cricket ...
Abu Dhabi, Nov 10 : New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has won the toss and elected to bowl first against England in the first semi-final of th Source:TeluguStop.com Read More.. ...
Bella Hadid shares tearful selfies and mental health message
Gwinnett Daily Post | 2021-11-10, 14:33
Wendy Williams says her health has been a 'hot topic'
The Citizens | 2021-11-10, 14:33
Wendy Williams misses her audience. The talk show host recently posted a health update on the "Wendy Williams Show's" verified Instagram account, writing "HOW YOU DOIN'? I MISS YOU ALL!" "As everyone knows, my health has been a hot topic," the statement reads.
Benin finalizes return of 26 stolen cultural artifacts from France
President Emmanuel Macron of France received President Patrice Talon of Benin Tuesday in Elysee to finalize the transfer of 26 cultural artifacts that were removed from Benin during France’s colonization of the country. The cultural pieces
Woman hit by Obby Oss died after Padstow festival, coroner says
A woman who died after a festival was struck by a hobby horse in a May Day parade, a coroner has said. Laura Smallwood, 34, collapsed during the annual Obby Oss celebrations in Padstow, Cornwall, in 2019, and died three days later. Senior Cornwall coroner
Translink: Most bus routes to return to normal after hijackings
Most Metro bus services will return to normal on Wednesday evening, Translink has said. Some localised diversions remain. Director of service operations, Ian Campbell, said Translink will "monitor services over the coming days and have steps in place to
MEMO in conversation with Roua Naboulsi and Mona Benyamin
Join us for a live conversation with Roua Naboulsi and Mona Benyamin to
Allianz CFO: Inflation has had no major impact on our Q3 numbers
Allianz CFO, Giulio Terzariol, discusses the company's results, the impact of the pandemic on the business and whether he is concerned about inflationary pressures. ...
Confident social spending bill will pass: Rep. Himes
U.S. Representative Jim Himes discusses the Biden legislative agenda and his views on asset prices and financial stability. He speaks with CNBC's Julianna Tatelbaum on the sidelines of the UBS European Conference. ...
Taoiseach accused of ‘losing control’ of his own Government after two Green appointments to State roles without open competition
THE Taoiseach has been accused of “losing control” of his own Government in allowing two Green appointments to State roles without an open competition in the wake of the Katherine Zappone controversy. He was attacked by Sinn Féin, but responded by saying that
Working from home and electric vehicles ‘could see emissions slashed by 73%’
Carbon emissions from travel could be slashed by up to 73% through a combination of remote working and the introduction of electric vehicles, research shows. The NUI Galway and Western Development Commission (WDC) national remote working survey found that if
Italy issues warrant for grandfather of cable car survivor
McAlester News-Capital | 2021-11-10, 14:08
ROME (AP) — An Italian judge has issued an international arrest warrant for the Israeli grandfather of a 6-year-old boy who survived a cable car crash in Italy, after the man spirited the child to Israel in violation of an Italian court order. Eitan Biran was
Vaccitech to Present at the Jefferies London Healthcare Conference
Eagle-Tribune | 2021-11-10, 14:08
OXFORD, United Kingdom, Nov. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vaccitech plc (NASDAQ: VACC), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery and development of novel immunotherapeutics and vaccines, today announced that Bill Enright, Chief
Moldova v Scotland: How the Tartan Army aim to give a little back to Europe's poorest nation
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EU says its funding should not be used for barbed wire, fences
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission said on Wednesday that EU funding could be used to finance border infrastructure but should not be used to put up fences or barbed wire. Read full story ...
Russia blames EU for migrant 'catastrophe', sends bombers to overfly Belarus
MOSCOW (REUTERS) - Russia blamed the European Union on Wednesday (Nov 10) for the migrant crisis on the border between Belarus and Poland, accusing it of trying to "strangle" Belarus with plans to close part of the frontier and urging it to talk directly with
UK parliament engulfed in growing sleaze row over second jobs
LONDON (REUTERS) - Britain's parliament was embroiled in a growing sleaze scandal on Wednesday (Nov 10) as allegations of lawmakers being paid for external work which may have breached parliamentary rules dominated the headlines. The question of lawmakers
Google loses appeal against huge EU fine over shopping searches
A top European Union court on Wednesday rejected Google’s appeal against a 2.4 billion euro (£2 billion) fine from regulators who found the tech giant abused its massive online reach by giving its own shopping recommendations an illegal advantage in search
Newry woman charged with exposing her genitals in supermarket
A woman wept in court as she was charged with exposing her genitals in a Co Down supermarket. In addition to being accused of exposure on September 14, Rosemary Teresa Travers (40) was also
Funeral announced for Harry Byrne (13), who was killed tragically in freak hurling accident
Funeral details have been released for a tragic Kilkenny boy who was killed in a freak accident while playing in school. Harry Byrne (13) from Gowran, Co Kilkenny, died after being struck by a sliotar at his school. He was a promising young hurler who dreamed
Greenland bans uranium mining, blocking vast rare earths project
While the miner hasn’t issued a statement on the matter, its shares were placed in trading halt on Wednesday, pending “the release of an announcement”. Trading will remain suspended until Friday morning or the publication of the company’s statement”, it said
Russian bombers patrol Belarus airspace amid Poland border tensions
By Elena Teslova MOSCOW (AA) – Two Russian long-range Tu-22M3 bombers carried out a patrol in the airspace of Belarus on
The BBC said it quit an LGBT-policy program to avoid claims of bias
The BBC headquarters in London. AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis The BBC said it has withdrawn from Stonewall's Diversity Champions Programme. It is a workplace initiative to ensure that LGBT staff are supported in their jobs. In a Wednesday statement, the BBC said
Most MPs’ wages have grown faster than their constituents
Almost 60 per cent of MPs have seen faster wage growth than their constituents in recent years, a New Statesman analysis has found. Since 2010, MPs’ pay has grown by 25 per cent in nominal terms, faster than median wages in England, Scotland or Wales. The
Brexit: Article 16 'only option' if NI Protocol talks fail says Lord Frost
Brexit Minister Lord Frost says the UK was "not giving up" yet and he wished to remain positive. ...
Shamima Begum: ‘We think terrorism is larger than it is, particularly in Europe'
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Britain First exposes the Heston Hyde Hotel in London for housing migrants!
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German Chancellor Merkel asks Russian President Putin to exert influence on Belarus over Polish border ...
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Kristallnacht Remembrance to Feature Digital Images of ‘Restored’ Synagogues
A shop damage in Magdeburg, Germany, during Kristallnacht. Photo: Wikimedia Commons. JNS.org – The World Jewish Congress will mark the 83rd anniversary of Kristallnacht by projecting digital reconstructions of 18 synagogues destroyed by Nazis in Germany
France Returns 26 Looted Artefacts to Benin Out of a Total of 5,000
The French government has returned another 26 artefacts from its collection of nearly 90,000 looted colonial treasures still held in the country. The latest batch of restituted artefacts was stolen 130 years ago when French troops raided the West African
WHO head in Europe: 'I congratulate Catalonia on very impressive vaccination figures'
The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Europe, Hans Kluge, has praised the Covid-19 vaccination rollout in Catalonia. During the presentation of the Catalan government's health plan for the years 2021 to 2025, held in Barcelona, the
French women's footballer arrested in relation to attack by masked men on teammate
Paris St-Germain confirms Aminata Diallo is in custody over her alleged role in an attack that saw her teammate Kheira Hamraoui pulled from a car and hit in the legs with an iron bar last week. ...
Vimeo snaps up AI video startup Wibbitz and ‘shoppable’ video tech maker Wirewax to expand ...
Vimeo, the B2B video platform that spun out from IAC earlier this year, has made a pair of acquisitions aimed at building out the suite of features and tools it offers to businesses to create and run their own video strategies. The company has picked up
Google fails to overturn EU’s €2.42BN Shopping antitrust decision
Google’s challenge to a 2017 EU antitrust finding against its shopping comparison service (Google Shopping) has been largely dismissed by the General Court of the European Union. It’s an important win for the Commission’s antitrust division,
UK’s Covid crisis on ‘knife edge’
Britain’s health secretary’s announcement that all frontline health workers in England must be vaccinated against Covid by April 1 or lose their jobs, has sparked warnings from employers and trade unions that the move will aggravate staff shortages. ...
Church bells ring again in Cullompton
Bell-ringers of St Andrew's Church in Cullompton, Devon are among those enjoying a return.
Brent teenager gets council homeless policy overturned
A teenager from north London who spent years sofa-surfing and sleeping rough has made a council overturn its housing policy, allowing homeless people to apply for somewhere to live. Shadacia White, 18, previously won her own case to get on Brent's housing
Plans for sex offenders in Ireland to face tougher laws
Plans for new legislation to strengthen the management and monitoring of sex offenders in the Republic of Ireland have been announced. Electronic tagging and a ban on convicted offenders having certain jobs would be introduced under the plans. The bill was
Human Rights Watch Warns Iran Population Growth Law Will Endanger Women
Human Rights Watch warned Wednesday that a new Iranian law aimed at raising the birth rate would put women's lives at risk by denying them access to reproductive health care. The bill, which is expected to become law later this month,
New Zealand PM live-streaming to nation about Covid-19 when a little voice says: Mummy?
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was busy telling the nation about important
Two sentenced over PUP fraud charges
Two men have been sentenced for their parts in a conspiracy to launder more than €180,000, fraudulently claimed in Pandemic Unemployment Payments. Cork Circuit Criminal Court was told that just over €32,000 of the money was recovered. Another
