News bulletin 2021/12/28 20:31

The Guardian
Queensland’s Crime and Corruption Commission boss Alan MacSporran resigns
Departure comes after parliamentary committee found he failed to ensure watchdog ‘acted independently and impartially’
a day ago
AFP
Greece, Turkey reel from political fallout of snowstorm
Turkey's main airport stirred back to life on Wednesday and Greece's under-fire prime minister issued a formal apology as the east Mediterranean neighbours faced the political fallout of a paralysing blizzard.
6 hours ago
Evening Standard
Two-thirds with Omicron say they’ve had Covid before
Two-thirds of people who have recently been infected with the Omicron variant say they have had Covid-19 before. The latest findings from Imperial College’s React-1 study found 64.6 per cent of respondents said they had been re-infected with coronavirus. Meanwhile, the study authors have warned that coronavirus cases circulating among schoolchildren since returning to classrooms after the Christmas break could drive up hospitalisations in adults.
8 hours ago
Sky News
Syria: Islamic State slowly showing signs of growing stronger after prison raid
The Islamic State attack on Gweiran Prison was brazen but inevitable. The Gweiran Prison holds between 3,500 - 5,000 IS fighters - it's no surprise that IS would at some point have a crack at breaking them out.
2 days ago
The Independent
Pro-Trump social media influencer Brandon Straka sentenced to home confinement for his part in Capitol riot
‘Walk Away’ movement founder Brandon Straka is spending the next three months on house arrest
a day ago
Yahoo Celebrity UK
David Suchet's brother shares cheeky reaction to his knighthood
The 75-year-old 'Poirot' star was knighted by Prince William at Windsor Castle - prompting a cheeky joke from his brother John Suchet.
5 hours ago
Euronews
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a day ago
Euronews
Severe weather front hits Greece and Turkey
Heavy snow blankets Turkey and GreeceView on euronews
2 days ago
The Guardian
Coronavirus vaccines may reduce risk of long Covid, ONS study finds
Observational study finds double-jabbed people 41% less likely to report Covid symptoms 12 weeks after a positive test
15 minutes ago
Evening Standard
10 best tasting protein bars: from gluten free to vegan
From an afternoon pick-me-up to a post-workout refuel, the protein bars you will actually want to eat
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
The Independent
Donald Trump Jr launches bizarre attack on Peter Dinklage over criticism of dwarfs in Snow White remake
Disney has responded to criticism from Dinklage, saying they ‘are consulting with members of the dwarfism community’ to avoid reinforcing stereotypes
10 hours ago
Bournemouth Echo UK
Huge cliff fall at Burton Bradstock
PEOPLE are being urged to stay away from a cliff following a large rockfall.
2 hours ago
Glasgow Times
Research shows rent prices are "increasingly dramatically" across Glasgow
RENT prices across Glasgow have increased dramatically due to a shortage of properties available through the private rental sector.
7 hours ago
The Independent
Surprise birthday celebration for PM ‘almost certainly very unwise’ – Shapps
Grant Shapps said staff would have thought they were being ‘kind’ by presenting Boris Johnson with a birthday cake.
a day ago
Evening Standard
The ES Shopping Shortlist: What to shop, know and see in January 2022
Your monthly roundup of shopping newness
2 hours ago
The Independent
Bomb cyclone threatens East Coast with nor’easter bringing snow and ice
A blast of chilly Arctic air is set to overtake much of the eastern US through Thursday
20 hours ago
The Independent
Toddler accidentally spends almost $2,000 on furniture at Walmart
Toddler accidentally spends almost $2,000 on furniture at Walmart
2 days ago
The Independent
We tried Caroline Hirons’s famous skincare routine – here’s how it went
From new product recommendations to techniques, we consulted the skincare expert’s book to give our routine a reset
4 hours ago
Cover Media
Plaid To Pay $58 Million to Users of Venmo, Robinhood and Other Apps
Engadget reports Plaid, which links consumer bank accounts to apps like Robinhood, Venmo and Coinbase, has been accused of collecting "more financial data than was needed from users". Although Plaid denied the allegations, it has agreed to pay $58 million to anyone with a bank account linked to a client app.
a day ago

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