News bulletin 2021/12/27 11:12

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Carol Vorderman says a family feud kept her away from Wales
Carol Vorderman has opened up about how a family rift kept her from visiting her native Wales for years
6 hours ago
The Guardian
Starmer tells Boris Johnson to resign immediately for misleading parliament
PM’s attempt to save career causing ‘immense damage to public trust’, says Labour leader
9 hours ago
Evening Standard
Former Tour de France winner Egan Bernal remains in intensive care after training crash
Pictures appeared on social media of Bernal being treated on the road next to a heavily dented bus after the high-speed crash. The Ineos Grenadiers team said he was accompanied to hospital by team medical staff and that he “was conscious upon arrival”. Bernal had opted not to join the rest of his team in Europe for pre-season training, preferring instead to prepare for 2022 in his native Colombia.
a day ago
Evening Standard
UUP leader implores people not to judge him by his past amid Twitter posts storm
Doug Beattie received unanimous backing from senior party colleagues to continue in his role on Tuesday.
a day ago
PA Media: UK News
Two arrested in Manchester over Texas synagogue stand-off
Malik Faisal Akram held four people hostage during the incident, but they were later released unharmed.
13 hours ago
The Independent
Yasmin Chkaifi: Mother stabbed to death in London by ‘demon’ ex-husband is pictured
Man who died at scene after being hit by car is named locally as victim’s ex-partner
a day ago
Yahoo News UK
Mum-of-two stabbed in Maida Vale was 'killed with 10cm kitchen knife' and worked in a school
Yasmin Chkaifi, 43, was killed by a former partner in west London on Monday.
a day ago
PA Media: UK News
New shows for Beth Rigby, Sophy Ridge and Trevor Phillips in Sky shake-up
Sir Trevor Phillips will return with a new series, Common Ground, from March.
a day ago
Sky News
Thailand first Asian country to move to decriminalise marijuana - giving people green light to grow it at home
Thailand has become the first country in Asia to approve the de facto decriminalisation of marijuana - giving people the green light to grow the plant at home. The country first legalised the use of marijuana in 2018 for medical use and research, but now the Narcotics Control Board has dropped it from its list of controlled drugs. People can grow cannabis plants at home under the new rule, but must notify their local government first, health minister Anutin Charnvirakul said.
a day ago
Euronews
How a technical rulebook is unleashing a political storm over EU green energy
Brussels has proposed labelling natural gas and nuclear as green energy sources, prompting a furious backlash.View on euronews
a day ago
The Guardian
One in 10 people waiting to become Australian citizens face delays of more than two years
Latest figures show applicants face average wait of 13 months as Covid impacts citizenship processing times
19 hours ago
France 24
US puts troops on alert over Ukraine tensions, Biden calls European allies
The United States on Monday put 8,500 troops on alert over the growing tension in Ukraine and President Joe Biden called European allies in an effort to maintain Western unity against Russian pressure. The European Union, meanwhile, urged allies to avoid a "nervous breakdown" in the face of fears that Russia could stage a full-scale invasion of Ukraine.Despite insisting he has no intention of attacking, President Vladimir Putin has deployed some 100,000 troops close to Ukraine, where Russia alre
2 days ago
PA Media: Video
Two thirds of teachers think climate change education 'not meaningful’
Students, teachers and MPs explain why they believe the second reading of the Climate Education Bill is essential to the future of improving the teaching of environmental awareness in schools.
4 hours ago
PA Media: UK News
Pets at Home set for profit boost but supply chain costs increase
The animal ownership boom of the pandemic continues to benefit the retail and vets business.
9 hours ago
KameraOne
Kristen Stewart on Britney Spears's 2007 meltdown: "I can't believe I have not done the same thing"
Kristen Stewart opened up to Dax Shepard about how much the paparazzi affected her, and how she could relate to Britney Spears and Sean Penn going off on them.
a day ago
Evening Standard
Police plea to identify Arsenal fans after disorder at Burnley game
Police are appealing for help to identify these men after disorder broke out among football fans during a match between Burnley and Arsenal. Lancashire police believe the men to be Arsenal fans at the away game on Saturday September 18 where supporters clashed in the stands. No fans reported any injuries though a match day steward was hit.
a day ago
Sky News
Disney responds to Peter Dinklage after his comments about remake of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Disney has responded to Game of Thrones actor Peter Dinklage, who blasted the company's remake of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, calling it "f****** backwards". Dinklage, who is best known for playing Tyrion Lannister in the epic fantasy series and who has a form of dwarfism called achondroplasia himself, accused the studio of double standards by championing racial diversity, but failing to address damaging stereotypes. Latina actress Rachel Zegler will play the princess in the live-action remake of the 1937 animated film, while Israeli star Gal Gadot will portray the Evil Queen.
13 hours ago
PA Media: UK News
Officers honoured for efforts to save five killed in Leicester helicopter crash
Sergeant Michael Hooper and Pc Stephen Quartermain were awarded Queen’s Gallantry Medals by the Duke of Cambridge.
a day ago
The Independent
What is the political make up of the Supreme Court, and how are justices selected?
The US Senate can confirm Stephen Breyer’s replacement without a single Republican vote
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The Independent
Trump ally Jim Banks mocked for asking if any worse attacks on the press than Biden’s Doocygate
Congressman has himself often referred to press as ‘fake news’
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