Month: February 2022

THE Conservatives have held on to the seat of Southend West in Essex following a by-election triggered by the killing of Sir David Amess.

The Guardian says Rishi Sunak has warned households suffering from Britain’s worsening cost of living crisis to brace themselves for further increases in energy costs later this year.

A BBC worker was allegedly raped during filming of Stacey Dooley’s new TV show, the attacker is said to have forced himself on his victim after barging in on her.

France24 says a Winter Olympics overshadowed by rights concerns and taking place inside a strict Covid-secure bubble will officially begin in Beijing on Friday with its opening ceremony.

Euronews says Italian President Sergio Mattarella has been sworn into office to serve a second 7-year term. He agreed to remain as head of state after the parties failed to agree on a successor.

A resident raised the alarm and called their local councillor saying they were concerned about a family living in Walton, Liverpool. and a team of volunteers have helped furnish the place and decorate

Arab News says Joe Biden said on Thursday a global “terrorist threat” was removed when the head of the Daesh group blew himself up after US special forces swooped in on his Syrian hideout.

Families are bracing themselves for the worst squeeze on living standards for 30 years thanks to the rising bills and stagnating wages. Not that the financial agony will affect the Chancellor

VOA says the U.S National Weather Service says a massive winter storm is stretching more than 3,200 kilometers from southwestern Texas to Maine bringing ice, snow and freezing temperatures.

BBC Sport says Gabaski was the hero, saving two penalties as Egypt edged past hosts Cameroon in a penalty shootout after a goalless draw to set up an Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal.