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Reuters
German navy chief resigns over Putin comments
Germany's navy chief stepped down on Saturday after drawing criticism for saying Russian President Vladimir Putin deserved respect and that Kyiv would never win back annexed Crimea from Moscow. "I have asked Defence Minister Christine Lambrecht to relieve me from my duties with immediate effect," Vice Admiral Kay-Achim Schoenbach said in a statement. Schoenbach made the remarks to a think-tank discussion in India on Friday, and video was published on social media.
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Evening Standard
South London business owner fined £8,500 for selling cream which can cause ‘horrific’ burns
A south London business owner has been fined more than £8,500 after selling a skin lightening cream which could cause severe burns. Adetola Amao, the owner of New Hair London in Woolwich, was fined a total of £8,515.50 by Bexley Magistrates’ Court after she sold the illegal skin lightening cream to an undercover trading standards officer in the midst of lockdown. The sting, which took place on February 18 last year, then led to 105 cosmetic products being seized from the shop a week later.
a day ago
Evening Standard
Katie Price arrested on suspicion of breaching restraining order
The reality personality was handed a 16-week suspended sentence for drink-driving in December.
a day ago
PA Media: Entertainment
Miles Kane reveals how Paul O’Grady stepped in to help him complete song
Don’t Let It Get You Down features on indie rocker Kane’s new album.
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Evening Standard
Group of lab monkeys who escaped from lorry crash in Pennsylvania found
A group of lab monkeys who escaped from a lorry crash in the US state of Pennsylvania have now been found after an urgent hunt by the authorities. Several of the monkeys had escaped when a lorry carrying a trailer of 100 of them crashed on Friday. The spokeswoman, Kristen Nordlund, said three of the monkeys were dead after being “humanely” euthanised, but did not elaborate on why they were euthanised or how the other monkeys came to be found.
7 hours ago
Reuters
UK accuses Kremlin of trying to install pro-Russian leader in Ukraine
LONDON (Reuters) -Britain on Saturday accused the Kremlin of seeking to install a pro-Russian leader in Ukraine, and said Russian intelligence officers had been in contact with a number of former Ukrainian politicians as part of plans for an invasion. The British foreign ministry declined to provide evidence to back its accusations, which came at a time of high tensions between Russia and the West over Russia's massing of troops near its border with Ukraine. Moscow has insisted it has no plans to invade.
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France 24
Fashion designer Thierry Mugler dies aged 73
French designer Thierry Mugler, who reigned over fashion in the 1980s, died on Sunday at the age of 73 of "natural causes", according to his agent. Mugler's daring collections came to define the decade's power dressing, with his clothes noted for their structured and sophisticated silhouettes.In later years, he dressed Beyonce and Lady Gaga -- and in 2019 came out of retirement to create Kim Kardashian's Met Gala look."We are devastated to announce the passing of Mr Manfred Thierry Mugler on Sun
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The Independent
Michael Cohen claims Trump told him Don Jr should go to jail over Ivanka
Michael Cohen claims Trump told him Don Jr should go to jail over Ivanka
9 hours ago
The Telegraph
Complaints about GPs triple, with focus on difficulty of getting an appointment
Complaints about GPs have almost tripled in a year, with the “vast majority” of concerns relating to difficulties accessing appointments, the NHS watchdog said.
a day ago
PA Media: UK News
Katie Price arrested on suspicion of breaching restraining order
The reality personality was handed a 16-week suspended sentence for drink-driving in December.
a day ago
The Independent
SNL mocks Ted Cruz groveling to Donald Trump
SNL mocks Ted Cruz groveling to Donald Trump
10 hours ago
The Telegraph
Leicester City booed at final whistle as Danny Welbeck equaliser snatches late draw for Brighton
Graham Potter was experiencing remote management for the first time with Brighton and Hove Albion, but even when he is away, his players continue to display a propensity for late goals.
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PA Media: Video
Water cannon and tear gas used at Covid-19 protests in Brussels
Police have fired water cannons and tear gas in Brussels to disperse protesters marching against Covid-19 vaccinations and restrictions. The march followed demonstrations in other European capitals on Saturday that also drew thousands of people protesting about vaccine passports and other requirements that European governments have imposed in the hope of ending the coronavirus pandemic.
10 hours ago
The Independent
In ‘Watcher,’ a stalker thriller with a female gaze
An American woman moves to Bucharest with her partner and begins to suspect she’s being stalked in “Watcher,” a stylish, unnerving thriller that premiered Friday at the Sundance Film Festival
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PA Media: Entertainment
US grill company apologises for mistimed Meat Loaf recipe-of-the-week email
Weber said it was ‘unaware’ of the news of the US rock star’s death when the recipe was sent out.
a day ago
Digital Spy
Line of Duty's Adrian Dunbar in adorable AC-12-inspired Instagram picture with grandchild
Line of Duty's Adrian Dunbar's daughter has shared a picture of the Ted Hastings actor with his granddaughter, who's wearing an adorable AC-12 onesie
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The Guardian
White applicants to civil service scheme accepted at far higher rate, figures show
White applicants to civil service scheme accepted at far higher rate, figures show. Black Britons seeking to join fast stream had success rate of one in 137 compared with one in 44 for white counterparts
10 hours ago
The Independent
Blind man who rescued 5 after Oklahoma City bombing dies
Raymond Washburn, a blind man who was credited with helping rescue five people from the rubble of the Alfred P
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The Independent
Collaborators share fond memories of working with ‘kind and talented’ Meat Loaf
The Bat Out Of Hell singer’s death was described as ‘our loss, Heaven’s gain’.
2 days ago
The Independent
Ukraine says Russia waging ‘hybrid war’ after cyberattack on government websites
Threat of Russian invasion looms as 100,000 troops gather near border
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