A driver refuels a tractor trailer with diesel fuel at a Chevron truck stop in Tracy, California, US, on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
Scheme for accusers of store’s former owner Mohamed Al Fayed to close before end of retailer’s internal investigation Harrods has been accused of being “neither fair nor just” over its decision to close a compensation scheme for survivors of alleged sexual abuse by the luxury department store’s former owner Mohamed Al Fayed. Kingsley Hayes, partner at KP Law, which is representing nearly 280 survivors, questioned why the scheme was being closed on Tuesday 31 March, before Harrods had completed a
Corporation announces departure of Radio 2 star who took over breakfast show from Zoe Ball in 2025 Radio 2 star Scott Mills has been sacked by the BBC after allegations about his personal conduct, the corporation has said. In a statement to BBC News it said: “While we do not comment on matters relating to individuals we can confirm Scott Mills is no longer contracted and has left the BBC.” Continue reading...
UK PM to chair meeting in Downing Street on how government responds to economic consequences of Iran war later on Monday Good morning. Keir Starmer will today chair a meeting in Downing Street on how the government responds to the economic consequences of the Iran war, which has the potential to upend much of what the government is trying to do to improve living standards. And so he is probably not too happy about the fact that this morning he has to attend an event in the West Midlands launchin
Swordfish weighing 480 pounds caught near Florida Keys
NBC News · Oct 8
Donald Trump holds a rendering of the East Wing modernization as he speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday.
Guardian - World · Oct 8
Welsh affairs committee says Bridgend jail is ‘not the right place’ to add inmates after deaths, violence and staff shortages Plans to expand one of the most troubled prisons in England and Wales should be paused until serious failures surrounding staff and inmate safety are addressed, MPs have said. Seventeen men died at HMP Parc in Bridgend in 2024 – the highest number recorded at any prison in England and Wales that year – amid drug use, self-harm, violence and understaffing issues. Another t
NBC News · Oct 8
These are the best Amazon Big Spring Sale 2026 deals across home, tech, beauty and more, hand-picked by a shopping expert.
Guardian - World · Oct 8
Lawyers for paper say investigator’s disputed claims were used to recruit prominent figures to case Public figures such as Doreen Lawrence and Elton John were “induced” to sue the Daily Mail’s publisher on the basis of a private investigator’s now disowned claims of illegal activity, the high court has heard. Seven people including Prince Harry have accused Associated Newspapers Ltd (ANL) of using unlawful information gathering to obtain stories. John’s partner, David Furnish, and the actor Liz
