News bulletin 2022/04/25 09:14

Evening Standard
Nimco Ali says Boris Johnson not behind ‘pushback’ on fining street harassers
No 10 said it was still considering how a ‘specific offence’ could be introduced to deal with wolf-whistling and catcalling.
a day ago
The Independent
Russia claims complete control over Mariupol after ‘capturing Azovstal steel plant’
Victory in port city a symbolic boost to Vladimir Putin in faltering war on Ukraine
9 hours ago
Lancashire Telegraph
New Mayor Cosima in her regalia
BURNLEY'S new Mayor Cillr Cosima Towneley (centre) with Mayoresses Melissa Wood (left) and Pailin Petchrlum after her installation as the borough's 'First Citizen' at Wednesday's annual meeting of the council.
2 days ago
Evening Standard
Rich List 2022: Who are the wealthiest people in the UK?
There were a record 177 billionaires in the country, according to the Sunday Times Rich List.
2 days ago
Digital Spy
Ex-Neighbours star Christie Whelan Browne makes statement as Craig McLachlan drops defamation case
Former Neighbours star Christie Whelan Browne releases statement as Craig McLachlan drops defamation case.
a day ago
The Independent
Toto Wolff says Mercedes have taken a ‘solid step’ and understand F1 car problems ahead of Spanish Grand Prix
Mercedes are pleased with the progress they have made at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona
3 hours ago
Sky News
Partygate: Sue Gray's team reject claim she initiated meeting with Boris Johnson over report
Pressure is growing on Number 10 to explain a meeting between Sue Gray and Boris Johnson as it emerged an unnamed Downing Street official suggested the pair get together. Opposition MPs have demanded more details about the event, which took place some weeks ago and was made public last night by Sky News. Downing Street sources issued a statement which said the meeting had not been ordered by the PM personally.
8 hours ago
Reuters
Japan PM Kishida calls China's development in E. China Sea "unacceptable"
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Saturday that he was disappointed in China's efforts to develop areas in the East China Sea, saying that it was "unacceptable." Speaking to reporters in the western city of Kyoto, he said that the government had lodged a complaint against China via diplomatic channels. The Japanese foreign ministry released a statement on Friday confirming an increase in Chinese efforts to develop natural resources in the East China Sea, including in areas that are west of the midpoint between Japan and China.
17 hours ago
Herald Scotland
Boris Johnson vows not to censor Sue Gray report as mandarin prepares final dossier
THE PRIME Minister has vowed not to censor names of people involved in the partygate affair if they are contained within the Sue Gray report.
a day ago
Evening Standard
Best solar lights to brighten up your garden
Make your garden dazzle with these bright and beautiful solar lights
a day ago
Sky News
Australian election: Voters go to the polls as gap between two parties narrows
Australians head to the polls on Saturday to vote in a national election that shows the Opposition ahead in opinion polls. The Labor Party is narrowly ahead of the ruling conservative coalition although a strong showing by climate-focused independents could lead to a hung parliament. Opposition leader Anthony Albanese's centre-left Labor Party is a favourite to win its first election since 2007.
16 hours ago
ITN
Labour: Number 10 the 'most fined location' in the UK
Labour Chair Anneliese Dodds labels Downing street the "most fined location in the whole of the UK" and calls on Boris Johnson to take responsibility for the "sleaze and rule breaking" that's getting in the way of the them dealing with more crucial issues such as the cost of living crisis. .
a day ago
The Independent
Ukrainian mother and six sons given keys to their new home
The family was greeted in Chepstow by the local community, Archbishop of Cardiff George Stack and Monmouthshire MP David Davies.
a day ago
ITN
Eight towns awarded city status to mark Queen’s Jubilee
A record eight towns are being awarded city status as part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Doncaster, Dunfermline and Bangor are among those winning the civic honours.
a day ago
AFP
War in Ukraine: Latest developments
Here are the latest developments in the war in Ukraine:
a day ago
The Independent
Fury among Downing Street staff as Johnson escapes further Partygate fines
Sue Gray’s long-awaited report expected as soon as next week
2 days ago
The Independent
Canada health agency says spread of monkeypox across countries is ‘unusual’
Canada's chief public health officer has said that the spread of monkeypox around the world is "unusual" but the risk to Canadians is "low." "It’s unusual for the world to see [this] many cases reported in different countries outside of Africa," Dr Theresa Tam said. As of 19 May Canada has confirmed two cases of monkeypox.
a day ago
Western Telegraph
Two arrested overnight on drink and drug drive charges
Two drivers have been arrested overnight, one for drink driving and the other one for suspected drug driving and possession.
5 hours ago
Evening Standard
Russia bans almost 1,000 Americans to force Washington to ‘change its behaviour’
The Kremlin has previously blacklisted Joe Biden, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and CIA chief William Burns
3 hours ago
Storyful
Colorado's Higher Elevations See Heavy Spring Snowfall
Late-season snow fell on parts of Colorado on Saturday, May 21, causing widespread power outages and creating hazardous travel conditions.This video shows in Fairplay, a town southwest of Denver in Park County, at an elevation of 10,580 feet, on Saturday morning, according to the source.More than 123,000 customers were without power on Saturday morning as a result of the storm, according to poweroutages.us. More than 114,000 of those were customers of Xcel Energy, which said the majority of its outages were in Araphoe, Jefferson, and Denver counties.The National Weather Service said conditions should improve by Saturday afternoon. Credit: @huskercspackler via Storyful
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