- Comedian Russell Brand found guilty by UK court of rape and sexual assaults Reuters
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Bank of England raises interest rates to 4%, the first increase for more than three years
Base rate increases from 3.75% and Bank governor signals another rise in near future to combat rising inflation
The Bank of England has raised interest rates for the first time in three years and warned of another increase to combat inflationary pressure unleashed by the Iran war.
Eight members of the Bank’s monetary policy committee (MPC) voted for the rise, which takes the base rate from 3.75% to 4%. The ninth member, Catherine Mann, preferred a more dramatic half-point increase.
Continue reading...AI stocks plunge after US election, driving down markets
Tech stocks lead US market slide as investors weigh impact of midterm election results on AI industry.
Paraguay President Santiago Peña resigns after bank collapse
The move follows a bank collapse and after the lower house of congress voted in favour of pursuing an impeachment trial against him.
Paraguay President Santiago Peña resigns after bank collapse
The move follows a bank collapse and after the lower house of congress voted in favour of pursuing an impeachment trial against him.
Hoax bomb threats target European airlines and airports for second time in a week
At least 21 flights across Europe are affected in what the UK government calls a "malicious hoax threat".
Duchess of Sussex’s estranged half-brother ‘person of interest’ in child sexual abuse inquiry
Philippine official says there are ‘signs that point to Thomas Markle Jr’s involvement in crime’, but he’s not yet being treated as a suspect
The Duchess of Sussex’s estranged half-brother, Thomas Markle Jr, has been named as a “person of interest” in the Philippine authorities’ inquiry into child sexual abuse image allegations made against her father, Thomas Markle Sr.
The country’s interior and local government secretary, Jonvic Remulla, told a press conference in Manila there were “signs that point that the son is involved in the crime as well”.
Continue reading...Henry Nowak’s killer has sentence extended by court of appeal
Vickrum Digwa’s ‘unduly lenient’ term for Southampton teenager’s murder increased after attorney general’s appeal
Henry Nowak’s killer has seen his sentence extended by the court of appeal after it ruled that his original sentence was “unduly lenient”.
Vickrum Digwa’s original sentence of life with a minimum term of 21 years was lengthened to a minimum of 24 years and 190 days after a successful appeal by the attorney general, Ellie Reeves.
Continue reading...Protesters march in cities across France as unions stage general strike
Hundreds of thousands demonstrate over cost of living and cuts to public services as 70,000 police officers deployed
Hundreds of thousands of people have marched in cities across France in the latest round of street demonstrations, as trade unions put pressure on the government with a general strike over the cost of living and cuts to public services.
Striking teachers, hospital staff and rail workers joined high school and university students in largely peaceful demonstrations in Paris and other cities on Thursday amid a high police presence of 70,000 officers.
Continue reading...Beware ‘sun, sea and surgery’ cosmetic tourism packages, experts advise
British College of Aesthetic Medicine launches checklist as part of ‘vet it before you get it’ campaign
Cosmetic tourism is often sold as a package of sun, sea and surgery, but experts have said travelling overseas for procedures can end in infections, disfigurement and death.
Nora Nugent, a consultant plastic surgeon and former president of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, said travelling to countries such as Turkey for surgery came with myriad risks – and not just on the operating table.
Continue reading...Jordanian officer killed in stabbing attack in Amman
A Jordanian security officer has been killed and another one wounded near the Sri Lankan embassy in Amman.
Paraguay President Pena resigns in wake of bank collapse
President Pena, a Trump ally, had faced an impeachment motion and protests after the collapse of digital lender ueno.
The Ozone Hole Is the Largest It’s Been in a Decade. The Reason May Surprise You – Gizmodo
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EU presses UK to guarantee discounted university tuition fees for European students
Failure to agree lower fees for EU citizens studying in UK should delay prized food and drink deal, members say
The EU is seeking a firmer pledge from the British government to guarantee European students discounted rates on university tuition fees before a much-anticipated summit this month.
At a meeting of senior EU diplomats on Wednesday, at least six member states called for a clear commitment from the UK by the time of the summit that EU students will pay the lower domestic rate of university tuition fees.
Continue reading...Bishara: US election deals a blow to warmongers
Al Jazeera's senior political analyst Marwan Bishara says the US election is a setback for warmongers.
Tankers hit in Hormuz as Iran keeps up pressure after US vote – Reuters
- Tankers hit in Hormuz as Iran keeps up pressure after US vote Reuters
- Iran War Updates: More ships attacked in Persian Gulf, oil prices rebound slightly after post-midterm plunge CBS News
- Iran Turns to Guerrilla Tactics in Bid to Reassert Grip on Strait of Hormuz WSJ
- Iran says tankers struck in Hormuz amid fears of new US attack Al Jazeera
- Iran Claims Strikes on Multiple Tankers, Emboldened After US Elections The Maritime Executive
Gaza holds final of tournament honouring more than 1,000 slain athletes
The final of Gaza’s ‘Thousand Martyrs’ Cup marks the return of organised football after nearly three years of war.
Don Jr. Faces Shock Claims Over Ties to Putin’s Pal – The Daily Beast
American Is Convicted of Murder in Case That Gripped Italy – The New York Times
Putin seizes Russian operations of Japanese tobacco giant JTI – Euronews.com
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- Japan Urges Russia to Return Control of Japan Tobacco Assets WSJ
- Vladimir Putin orders seizure of Japan Tobacco’s Russian business Financial Times
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- Putin places Japan Tobacco's Russian assets under temporary administration Reuters