News bulletin 2021/12/20 23:21

Reuters
Salman Rushdie still hospitalized as attack suspect pleads not guilty
(Reuters) -Acclaimed author Salman Rushdie remained hospitalized on Saturday with serious injuries a day after he was repeatedly stabbed at a public appearance in New York state, while police sought to determine the motive behind an attack that drew international condemnation. The accused attacker, 24-year-old Hadi Matar of Fairview, New Jersey, pleaded not guilty to charges of attempted murder and assault at a court appearance on Saturday, his court-appointed lawyer, Nathaniel Barone, told Reuters. Rushdie, 75, was set to deliver a lecture on artistic freedom at Chautauqua Institution in western New York when police say Matar rushed the stage and stabbed the Indian-born writer, who has lived with a bounty on his head since his 1988 novel "The Satanic Verses" prompted Iran to urge Muslims to kill him.
2 days ago
Reuters
FTSE 100 up as AstraZeneca gains offset commodity losses
(Reuters) -UK's FTSE 100 edged up on Monday as gains in drugmaker AstraZeneca and consumer stocks relieved pressure from mining and oil heavyweights after data showed China's economy unexpectedly slowed last month. The blue-chip FTSE 100 added 0.2% to hold near 10-week highs, while the midcap FTSE 250 index inched up 0.1%. Investors are awaiting the UK employment report as well as consumer prices data later this week to gauge the state of the labour market and inflation.
7 hours ago
The Telegraph
Sunday morning UK news briefing: Today's top headlines from The Telegraph
Britain should designate Iran’s Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organisation following the brutal attack on Sir Salman Rushdie, Rishi Sunak has said, as he warned that the stabbing should be a “wake up call for the West”.
a day ago
York Press
Big bills for motorists who didn't respond to court summons
Four drivers and car owners are facing large bills after they failed to respond to court summons and were convicted in their absence.
2 days ago
News and Star
'What would political 'giant' Willie Whitelaw think?'
AS I write this both our temporary Prime Minister and our temporary Chancellor are on holiday.
a day ago
The Independent
What the papers say – August 14
Cost-of-living concerns mix with the ghost of George Best in the Sunday splashes.
a day ago
The Guardian
Jessica Gadirova retains her European title in women’s floor exercise
The 17‑year‑old British gymnast Jessica Gadirova overcame moments of self-doubt to retain her European floor title
20 hours ago
Swindon Advertiser
Disgust as cafe worker 'grabbed over the counter' at Swindon beauty spot
AN appeal has been launched after a cafe worker at one of the town's most popular beauty spots was allegedly attacked on a boiling hot day.
a day ago
News Shopper
Hundreds of visas issued for Ukrainian refugees to stay in south east London
Hundreds of visas have been issued for Ukrainians to stay with hosts in south east London, as a new survey has found more support is needed.
23 hours ago
Evening Standard
Remote Icelandic community fights to save pufflings with puffin patrols
Residents of Heimaey, an island off the coast of Iceland, form puffin patrols to rescue chicks
2 days ago
The Independent
Bristol Balloon Fiesta: Dozens of hot air balloons fill sky as they take flight
Bristol Balloon Fiesta: Dozens of hot air balloons fill sky as they take flight.Source: James Acres, Twitter
a day ago
The Independent
River torrent kills 7 in China amid widespread heavy rains
Chinese authorities say seven people were killed by a torrent of water that came rushing down a river in a popular recreational spot following mountain rains in southwestern China's Sichuan province
a day ago
The Guardian
Nostalgia for Boris Johnson as Tories lose enthusiasm for Liz Truss
This week’s hustings show many members are unenthusiastic about Sunak or Truss – and might even prefer the current PM
a day ago
Echo
Weather warning as thunderstorms set to bring 'torrential' rain to Essex - here's when
THUNDERSTORMS are due to bring an end to the latest heatwave in Essex this week, with forecasters warning for the potential of torrential downpours.
a day ago
The Independent
Will Liz Truss be the ‘war on woke’ prime minister?
The Tory frontrunner has stoked outrage with claims of ‘creeping antisemitism’ inside government. Adam Forrest looks at whether the controvesy is a sign of things to come
2 days ago
The Independent
Tom Holland: Spider-Man star announces social media break citing mental health reasons
‘I get caught up and I spiral when I read things about me online’
21 hours ago
PA Media: UK News
Hundreds attend vigil for Archie Battersbee
Archie, 12, died on August 6 in the Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel, east London, after weeks of legal wrangling.
17 hours ago
The Independent
Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk ready as boxing world descends on Jeddah
The rematch on the Red Sea offers the Briton a chance at redemption with three world heavyweight titles on the line
3 hours ago
The Guardian
The Princess review – the Diana documentary that’s packed with ironic (and twisted) detail
From TV commentators calling Camilla and Diana ‘friends’ to Robert Kilroy-Silk’s take on the royal, this programme’s archive footage shows society’s sordid relationship with her
18 hours ago
Euronews
European firefighters help fight blaze in Gironde
Firefighters from across Europe have joined their French counterparts to help battle several wildfires, including in the south-west of the country.
2 days ago

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