Former lieutenant governor of Virginia kills wife and himself, police say
US officials believe the shooting related to the Democratic politician's ongoing divorce with Cerina Fairfax, a dentist.
Next chief Simon Wolfson paid record £7.4m – and could get far more this year
‘Sustained outperformance’ merits pay rise, says company after it ups profit guidance to £1.2bn for year to January 2027
The Next chief executive, Simon Wolfson, took home more than £7m last year, his highest ever pay package, and could be handed up to £9.27m this year after the retailer announced plans to increase his basic salary and bonuses.
The listed company said it was increasing its pay deal for the long-term leader of the fashion and homewares retailer, which now controls a string of brands in the UK including Gap, Victoria’s Secret, Cath Kidston, Reiss and FatFace, as his remuneration was 30% below the average for FTSE 100 bosses.
Continue reading...We’re Sleepwalking Into a Taiwan Disaster – The Free Press
- We’re Sleepwalking Into a Taiwan Disaster The Free Press
- The World Isn’t Ready for a Taiwan Strait Shock Bloomberg.com
- China changes tactics on Taiwan and Japan amid Middle East chaos Reuters
- Hormuz chaos sparks warning: China could strangle Taiwan without firing a shot Fox News
- The Iran war has exposed Taiwan’s Achilles’ heel The Japan Times
‘Endless grief’: Turkiye mourns victims of second school shooting in a week
Death toll rises to 10 after shooting by 14-year-old student at the Ayser Calik School in Kahramanmaras.
Lawmakers clash with RFK Jr as he shifts focus away from vaccines
During a three-hour hearing, the US health secretary tried to focus on chronic disease while being pressed on vaccines.
Orbán’s defeat threatens to halt Hungarian support of populist right
Individuals such as Matt Goodwin and Lord Frost benefited from largesse of self-styled ‘illiberal democracy’
The last 16 years of Viktor Orbán’s rule have been kind to a number of British political figures – from the Tory peer David Frost to Reform UK’s Matt Goodwin and James Orr.
All benefited from largesse extended by the self-styled “illiberal democracy” established by the Hungarian leader’s ruling Fidesz party, which took a particular liking for those on the harder right of British conservatism.
Continue reading...‘Whose is he?’: A Gaza father’s fight for a child who might not be his
Mohammed Lubbad's wife Amal was pregnant when she died in Israeli air strikes. Then he was told she had given birth.
Czechs Demand Explanation After Russia’s Medvedev Threatens Europe’s Drone Factories – Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
- Czechs Demand Explanation After Russia's Medvedev Threatens Europe's Drone Factories Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
- Russia warns drone plans for Ukraine are pulling Europe deeper into war Reuters
- Potential targets: Moscow releases data about European firms making drones for Ukraine Euronews.com
- "Potential targets": Russia threatens European firms producing drones for Ukraine Українська правда
- Press Review - Russia warns drone companies in Europe could be 'potential targets' France 24
10-day Lebanon-Israel ceasefire announced by Trump
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire starting at 21:00 GMT on Thursday, said US President Donald Trump.
Naples bank robbers hold 25 people hostage then vanish through tunnel
The armed men reportedly evaded capture by escaping through the city's sewer system.
Naples bank robbers hold 25 people hostage then vanish through tunnel
The armed men reportedly evaded capture by escaping through the city's sewer system.
South African opposition figure Malema sentenced to five years in prison for firing a gun
Malema is appealing against the decision, which means he is not going to prison immediately.
Police probe Islamist group’s arson north London attack claims – BBC
- Police probe Islamist group's arson north London attack claims BBC
- Iran International says it won’t be silenced after London arson attack ایران اینترنشنال
- London police search for 2 suspects in attempted arson attack on synagogue CBS News
- Three arrested for attempted arson of UK Iran International parent company site The Jerusalem Post
- Counter-terror police investigate London arson attacks on Iranian and Jewish targets The Guardian
‘The People Are Afraid of You’: In Rare Appeals, Celebrities Ask Putin to Address Russians’ Suffering – The Moscow Times
- ‘The People Are Afraid of You’: In Rare Appeals, Celebrities Ask Putin to Address Russians’ Suffering The Moscow Times
- Russian blogger’s fierce critique of Kremlin goes viral: ‘People are afraid of you’ The Guardian
- High-profile Russian lifestyle influencers lash out in rare display of anger at Putin’s policies CNN
- Kremlin denies Putin is cut off from bad news after blogger's criticism goes viral Reuters
- Russian influencers break their silence on Putin: ‘Vladimir Vladimirovich, people are afraid of you’ EL PAÍS English
Israel escalates attacks on medics in Lebanon with deadly ‘quadruple tap’
Lebanese health ministry says killing of 91 healthcare workers shows ‘total disregard’ for international law
When they received the call to respond to an Israeli airstrike in the city of Mayfadoun, in southern Lebanon, most of the paramedics held back, having previously seen colleagues killed by double-tap attacks targeting rescuers. But the medics from the Islamic Health Association (IHA) rushed to the scene.
By the time the other emergency workers arrived at the site, they found the IHA medics had indeed been caught in a second strike. They started evacuating their wounded colleagues, only for their ambulances to be hit in two further attacks.
Continue reading...Pope criticises ‘tyrants’ who spend billions on wars after Trump spat
The comments follow a high-profile spat with US President Donald Trump, who called the Pope weak on crime.
No date set for US-Iran talks, as Pakistan pushes to keep diplomacy alive
Pakistan's prime minister and army chief are both travelling to key players in the war, attempting to keep talks going.
Pope lashes out at foreigners who exploit Africa
The pontiff has been unusually forthright during his visit to conflict-hit Cameroon.
US general clarifies Iranian ports under blockade, not Strait of Hormuz
A US general had to clarify that the US military is only blockading Iranian ports, not the entire Strait of Hormuz.
How Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Tour Echoes Late Queen’s Fears – The Blast
- How Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Tour Echoes Late Queen’s Fears The Blast
- Prince Harry, Meghan Markle blasted for ‘faux royal tour’ as experts accuse couple of exploiting titles Fox News
- Photos from every stop on Harry and Meghan’s Australian visit Reuters
- What’s the point of the Sussexes’ undignified Australia tour? The Spectator
- Celebrity Photos Updated Daily: Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, the Pullmans and More People.com