News bulletin 2022/04/27 20:47

The Independent
UK ‘open’ to international tribunal trying Putin over Ukraine war – Truss
The Foreign Secretary also said Britain is looking into how Russian assets could be used to rebuild Ukraine after the conflict.
3 hours ago
AFP
Video shows people in China's Zhejiang province and not 'Shanghai after Covid lockdown eased'
A video has been viewed tens of thousands of times in Chinese-language social media posts alongside a claim it shows Shanghai residents celebrating the lifting of a weeks-long Covid lockdown that has paralysed China's largest city. In reality, the video featured in the posts was filmed in Yiwu city in China's eastern Zhejiang province. Shanghai authorities have announced a gradual reopening of businesses but as of May 17, it remains unclear when the lockdown will be fully lifted."Rehearsal scene
a day ago
The Guardian
‘She changed the way TV was written’: Zoe Williams on Kay Mellor
Versatile, pioneering and an outstanding talent scout, the writer brought the same urgency and flair for social critique to every project. No wonder Spielberg was a fan
a day ago
PA Media: Science
Diseased dolphins use muscles as energy source to survive, study suggests
Researchers analysed the metabolism of bottlenose dolphins.
a day ago
The Independent
Amber Heard says she agreed to op-ed as she wanted to lend her voice 'great cause'
Amber Heard says she agreed to op-ed as she wanted to lend her voice 'great cause'
2 days ago
Herald Scotland
Gary Townsend's recipe: Beef Tournedos Rossini with Madeira sauce
A small piece of history around this dish…Tournedos Rossini is one of the most famous steak dishes, and was created and named in honour of the Italian composer Gioachino Antonio Rossini by the 19th-century chef Casimir Moissons, one of his close friends. Rossini was a friend, critic and supporter of many of the greatest chefs of his time, and was recognised as a truly knowledgeable gourmet and an equally accomplished cook. Steak, foie gras, truffles and gravy on toast. It was always going to w
20 hours ago
AFP UK
Indonesia marks Vesak with flying lanterns over Borobudur temple
Hundreds of lanterns were released into the sky by Indonesian Buddhists celebrating Vesak day at the temple of Borobudur for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic hit the country. More than a thousand Buddhists from across the archipelago gathered at the largest Buddhist temple in the world, situated in Magelang, Central Java, to commemorate the birth, enlightenment and death of Buddha Siddharta Gautama. ++COMPLETES VIDI32A93F7_EN++
a day ago
Sky News
Ukraine war: More than 200 Ukrainian soldiers are being evacuated from Azovstal steel plant after weeks of resistance
More than 200 Ukrainian soldiers are being evacuated from Azovstal steel plant in the city of Mariupol after weeks of resistance against the Russian invasion. For weeks, the soldiers were the last remaining pocket of resistance against the Russian advance in Mariupol, a strategically-important city on the north coast of the Sea of Azov.
2 days ago
The Independent
Schumer accuses ‘MAGA Republicans and cable news pundits’ of spreading ‘echoes’ of Buffalo shooter’s ideology
Pressure intensifies on right for immigration rhetoric after another mass shooter references ‘replacement theory’
2 days ago
Evening Standard
Volunteer police officers to be given Taser powers to boost defence
Priti Patel is expected to call for ‘higher standards’ in the police, arguing that the public are in ‘urgent need of reassurance’
a day ago
The Independent
Grubhub customers report issues during New York City free lunch promo
Grubhub customers reported down servers and closed restaurants during free lunch promo on Tuesday
17 hours ago
Western Telegraph
Two Romanian men caught trying to enter the UK illegally at Fishguard
TWO Romanian men were caught trying to enter the UK illegally at Fishguard over the weekend.
8 hours ago
Evening Standard
Lockdown gave me time to write my own play, says ‘stage addict’ Cush Jumbo
The Good Wife star says she has wanted to write the new show for a long time
a day ago
Swindon Advertiser
Anti-social driving in Swindon neighbourhood leaving residents unable to sleep
Residents of the Western parts of Swindon have been kept up at night by the sound of antisocial drivers.
9 hours ago
AFP
Jerusalem archbishop condemns police raid at journalist's funeral
The Catholic archbishop in Jerusalem on Monday strongly criticised Israel's "police invasion" last week of a Christian hospital ahead of the funeral of slain Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh.
2 days ago
The Independent
Gabriel Byrne says Richard Burton told him he’d done ‘the most appalling s*** for money’
Byrne said that the legendary actor’s ‘words stayed with me’
an hour ago
Evening Standard
Confidence in the Met reaches all-time low, Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime report shows
Croydon had the lowest public satisfaction with just 37 per cent of residents agreeing police did a good job
2 hours ago
PA Media: Video
William visits UAE to offer Queen’s condolences after ruler’s death
The Duke of Cambridge travelled to the United Arab Emirates to deliver condolences on behalf of the Queen and the royal family on the death of the country’s ruler Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The duke paid his respects during a meeting with the federation’s new president and ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday. William’s visit to the oil-rich emirate comes as presidents and prime ministers descend on the UAE from around the world.
a day ago
Daily Echo
Fraudster with forged £20 notes targets Southampton shoppers
A MAN in his 80s had his wallet stolen after realising the £20 note he was being asked to exchange was a forgery.
2 days ago
Bournemouth Echo UK
What Diamond Jubilee street parties around Dorset looked like 10 years ago
Take a look at these fabulous photos of Dorset's Golden Jubilee street parties back in 2012. Part one of a two-part series.
9 hours ago

Latest stories