News bulletin 2022/04/29 18:49

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.
12 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.
14 hours ago
PA Media: UK News
Mourners wearing purple pay respects to woman found dead in forest
A cortege followed as a horse-drawn hearse arrived at the church for the funeral of Katie Kenyon.
a day ago
Glasgow Times
Man due in court in connection with death of Bellshill man
A MAN is due to appear in court in connection with the death of Samuel Hamilton in Bellshill.
5 hours ago
The Independent
Kamala Harris slams 'outrageous' Oklahoma abortion ban
Kamala Harris slams 'outrageous' Oklahoma abortion ban
2 days ago
Evening Standard
Best anti-dandruff shampoos to soothe flaking scalps
Soothe irritation and redness with smart, effective treatment formulas
2 days ago
The Independent
Commemorate the Queen’s platinum jubilee with some regal merchandise
From picnic hampers to art prints and crockery, mark the occasion with these stellar souvenirs
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
Yahoo Celebrity UK
Ed Sheeran tipped to become first British billionaire musician
The star is currently 10th in the Sunday Times Music Rich List - with Sir Paul McCartney in first place.
a day ago
The Independent
Biden signs $40B for Ukraine assistance during Asia trip
President Joe Biden has signed legislation granting Ukraine another $40 billion in U.S. support as it continues to battle a Russian invasion
6 hours ago
The Independent
Johnny Depp: All the celebrities who have supported the Pirates of the Caribbean star
Winona Ryder, Javier Bardem and Sia are among the famous figures to voice support for Depp
6 hours ago
Euronews
G7 countries pledge billions for Ukraine 'to get through this'
G7 finance ministers tried on Thursday to strike a new deal to keep Ukraine's budget afloat without losing sight of the global economic impact of Moscow's war.
2 days ago
The Guardian
Draymond Green: basketball’s biggest troll and the Warriors’ heart and soul
This year’s NBA playoffs have served as a reminder of how much Green sets the tone for the Warriors by being such a pain in the ass to play against
a day ago
The Independent
Solar Orbiter captures closest ever images of the Sun
Solar Orbiter captures closest ever images of the Sun
2 hours ago
AFP
War in Ukraine: Latest developments
Here are the latest developments in the war in Ukraine:
a day ago
Evening Standard
Australia election: Morrison steps down as Labor edges closer to victory
The Labor Party has not been in office since 2013
2 hours ago
Swindon Advertiser
Microbrewery refused permission for beer garden it has already built
A micro-brewery run from the garage of a house has been refused the permission it needs for a covered outdoor drinking area - despite already building it.
2 days ago
The Guardian
Curse of the lottery? What happened next to four winners
Cautionary tales as a Gloucester couple celebrate their record-breaking £184m win
2 days ago
Reuters
White House says Biden, China’s Xi may talk in coming weeks
U.S. President Joe Biden may talk with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in the coming weeks, national security adviser Jake Sullivan said aboard Air Force One on Thursday. “I wouldn't be surprised if, in the coming weeks, President Biden and President Xi speak again," he said. Sullivan spoke on Wednesday with Yang Jiechi, a key foreign policy adviser to Xi, and said he was "direct with him about our concerns about North Korea's nuclear and missile activities and our view that this is not in China's interests."
2 days ago
Evening Standard
Candy stripes and pom poms: how interior designer Laura Stephens used pattern and texture to transform her tired Dulwich home
Trad period details blend effortlessly with colourful, contemporary chic in the south London home of interior designer Laura Stephens.
a day ago

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