News bulletin 2022/04/28 18:41

AFP UK
Shanghai residents out for brief release from Covid lockdown
Shanghai residents gets haircuts and massages on the sidewalk, and wander around mostly-empty roads as they are released briefly from their Covid lockdowns as the city slowly starts to reopen. Some residents are given temporary entry-exit passes that allow them to leave their residential compounds for a few hours in a week, but remain locked down for the rest of the time.
2 days ago
Bournemouth Echo UK
Marine team remind beachgoers what yellow buoys mean across BCP
SWIMMERS and beachgoers are being reminded what yellow buoys along the BCP beach fronts mean ahead of a busy weekend.
22 hours ago
The Independent
Renowned cook Deborah Madison: ‘I don’t want to see us go back to the 1950s’
Award-winning author and cook Deborah Madison, chef and Native American foods educator Freddie Bitsoie and other fascinating guests led a day of discussion around food and farming
2 days ago
The Independent
Policeman collapses from tear gas as ticket holders struggle to enter UCL final
Policeman collapses from tear gas as ticket holders struggle to enter UCL final
9 hours ago
The Argus
Warning national chlorine shortage could lead to closure of pools in the city
A SHORTAGE of chlorine could force some swimming and paddling pools to close, a council is warning.
2 days ago
The Independent
Algerian dissidents: Victims of crackdown, or outlaws?
An Algerian military officer-turned-democracy activist has been deported from Spain and charged in Algeria in a case that human rights groups see as another sign of an ever-expanding crackdown on dissent
a day ago
The Independent
Iran seizes 2 Greek tankers in Persian Gulf as tensions rise
Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard says it has seized two Greek oil tankers in the Persian Gulf
2 days ago
The Independent
Work under way to prevent pollution after burning superyacht sinks in marina
Firefighters battled to extinguish the fire for hours as it ripped through the 85ft vessel in Torquay.
8 hours ago
Evening Standard
Katie Price pays sweet tribute to eldest son Harvey as he celebrates 20th birthday
It looks like the veteran glamour model’s eldest is set to be spoilt on his big day
2 days ago
The Independent
China's foreign minister visits Samoa on Pacific Island trip
China’s foreign minister has met with the leaders of Samoa on the third stop of an island-hopping tour aimed at deepening China’s ties with the Pacific Island nations
23 hours ago
Swindon Advertiser
Beacon-lighting and music festival will be held in Lydiard Park to celebrate Platinum Jubilee
LYDIARD Park will host big Jubilee celebrations to mark 70 years of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign.
18 hours ago
Daily Echo
Police seize almost 250 knives during crackdown on violent crime
HAMPSHIRE police seized almost 250 knives and bladed articles during a week-long crackdown on violent crime.
2 days ago
The Guardian
Iga Swiatek fights off Danka Kovinic at French Open to extend winning run
Iga Swiatek struggled at times but recovered to reach the fourth round with a 6-3, 7-5 win at Roland Garros
16 hours ago
AFP
Worshippers drove break with Russian Orthodoxy: Ukrainian church
Ordinary members of the branch of Ukraine's Orthodox church, until now loyal to Moscow, drove the decision to break ranks with the Russian leadership, its spokesman told AFP Saturday.
14 hours ago
The Independent
Frenchman hopes ‘stars are aligned’ as he bids to break bungee jumps record
Francois-Marie Dibon hopes to break the world record for the most jumps in 24 hours at a location in Scotland.
7 hours ago
The Independent
Guilty plea in plot to firebomb California Democratic HQ
A California man has admitted plotting to firebomb the state Democratic Party’s headquarters
a day ago
The Independent
What the papers say – May 29
A staunch defence of the PM features among the front pages.
3 hours ago
The Independent
Serving Metropolitan police officer charged with rape of woman on Brighton beach
Sergeant Laurence Knight has been suspended from duty following rape charge
a day ago
The Independent
Bride and groom face cancelled wedding after Tui axes flight
EasyJet has also announced it will scrap more than 200 flights over the next 10 days.
10 hours ago
Sky video
'Questions and concerns' raised with China over treatment of Uyghur people
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights says she has raised "questions and concerns" with Chinese authorities over the treatment of Uyghur people and other minorities in Xinjiang.
14 hours ago

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