Disgraced socialite Ghislaine Maxwell has been spotted pounding the pavement at the US prison where she will likely spend the next 20 years. Disgraced socialite Ghislaine Maxwell has been spotted pounding the pavement at the US prison where she will likely spend the next 20 years.
Six decades ago a politically struggling John F. Kennedy had an era-defining decision to make, one that would alter the history of the world. Six decades ago a politically struggling John F. Kennedy had an era-defining decision to make, one that would alter the history of the world.
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Friday’s front pages feature a variety of stories – including the latest from UK politics, royal news and the upcoming world cup. Tax increases and spending cuts The FT leads with the government’s consideration of £50bn worth of tax increases and spending cuts “to fill a gaping hole in the public finances.” The paper says ministers hope the measures won’t have to be implemented in full. Sources describe the…
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A royal commentator has said the Duke of Sussex will “publish or perish”. A royal commentator has said the Duke of Sussex will “publish or perish”.
Five metro mayors issue statement calling for government action after thousands of late cancellations Metro mayors have called on the government to act urgently to address the “serious damage” caused by failing train operators in the north. The call came as official figures showed complaints about TransPennine Express (TPE) services trebling this year, and Avanti West Coast continuing to lead the way for dissatisfaction among big operators. Continue reading… Five metro mayors issue statement calling…
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China Covid: Millions back in lockdown in China Cities across China, including Wuhan where Covid-19 was first recorded, have gone into lockdown as the country doubles down on its zero-Covid policy. More than 800,000 people in one district in Wuhan were told to stay inside until 30 October. China has reported for a third straight day more than 1,000 Covid-19 cases. Officials said earlier in the month that there would be no easing of the zero-Covid…
The memoir has been shrouded in mystery since it was announced last year. The memoir has been shrouded in mystery since it was announced last year.
As Camilla draws attention to the debilitating disease, we take a look at medical conditions that members of the Royal Family have bravely spoken out about. As Camilla draws attention to the debilitating disease, we take a look at medical conditions that members of the Royal Family have bravely spoken out about.
NI power-sharing: Election looms as deadline passes Northern Ireland will be heading for an assembly election after politicians missed the deadline set by Westminster for restoring devolved government. An election will now be called by Chris Heaton-Harris, the Northern Ireland secretary, which must be held within 12 weeks. He has pledged to do that on Friday. The most likely date is 15 December, although a date for a poll does not have to be set…
The BBC’s former royal correspondent said that Harry’s memoir, which now has a release date, will only exacerbate tensions between himself and the Royal Family. The BBC’s former royal correspondent said that Harry’s memoir, which now has a release date, will only exacerbate tensions between himself and the Royal Family.
First look at King Charles’s 50p coins 50p coins with the image of King Charles are being made to enter general circulation. They are being struck at The Royal Mint in Llantrisant, Wales, and will enter circulation in December. Sculptor Martin Jennings created the portrait of the King and said it took months of painstaking work to get the image right. He used an image of Charles on his 70th birthday to create a likeness…
Joe Biden and Senate Majority leader Chuck Schumer could be heard speaking midterm strategy as the fate of the Dem’s agenda is to be decided in just 10 days. Joe Biden and Senate Majority leader Chuck Schumer could be heard speaking midterm strategy as the fate of the Dem’s agenda is to be decided in just 10 days.
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To make the 9.6 million coins, four presses will be running for 16 hours a day at the Royal Mint’s site.
Russia deploys 30 drones in two days – Zelensky President Zelensky says Russian has launched more than 30 drone attacks on Ukraine in just two days. He says in total, Moscow has carried out some 4,500 missile strikes and over 8,000 air raids. Zelensky delivered his speech from Kyiv, standing next to what looked like a downed Iranian Shahed drone. He said he will “clip the wings” of Moscow’s air power. Western officials believe Iran…
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Meghan Markle launched her podcast series Archetypes as the first project under the Archewell Audio organisation established by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Meghan Markle launched her podcast series Archetypes as the first project under the Archewell Audio organisation established by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
Italy stabbing: One dead and Arsenal player Pablo Mari among several injured One person has died and at least five others have been injured in a stabbing in Italy. The stabbing took place in a supermarket and local media reported a 30-year-old cashier died after a man started attacking people in Assago – near Milan. Of those injured, some seriously include football player Pablo Mari, who is on loan from Arsenal. A man, 46, has…
Elon Musk completes $44bn Twitter takeover Elon Musk has completed his $44bn takeover of Twitter, according to US media and an investor in the firm. Musk tweeted “the bird is freed,” as reports come out that he’s fired a number of top executives, including the boss, Parag Agrawal. Twitter has not yet confirmed the takeover. Musk – the world’s richest man – is a self-styled “free speech absolutist” and has been critical of Twitter’s moderation…
The world’s richest man now owns one of the world’s biggest social networks.
Patient levels have fallen for nine days in a row Patient levels have fallen for nine days in a row
This comes ahead of a vote on Government plans to make it easier for people to change their legally-recognised gender. This comes ahead of a vote on Government plans to make it easier for people to change their legally-recognised gender.
The Prince and Princess of Wales’ Royal Foundation is looking for a charismatic leader to run their new programme focusing on homelessness. The Prince and Princess of Wales’ Royal Foundation is looking for a charismatic leader to run their new programme focusing on homelessness.
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