News bulletin 2022/05/08 06:12

The Independent
Russian soldier pleads guilty in first Ukraine war crimes trial
Vadim Shishimarin faces up to life in jail for murder of 62-year-old civilian on 28 February
25 minutes ago
Sky News
Wagatha Christie trial: Rooney admits Vardy trolling after infamous post was 'disgusting'
Coleen Rooney has admitted trolling directed at Rebekah Vardy after her 'Wagatha Christie' post was "disgusting". In a viral social media post in October 2019, Mrs Rooney said she had carried out a "sting operation" and accused Mrs Vardy of leaking "false stories" about her private life to the press - prompting her to be dubbed "Wagatha Christie". Mrs Vardy, who is married to Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy, denies leaking stories to the media and is suing her fellow footballer's wife for libel.
2 days 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
The Independent
‘A historic moment’: Finland and Sweden formally apply to join Nato
Sweden and Finland’s decision to join Nato is seen as a turning point for European security
3 hours ago
The Guardian
Labor polling suggests Brisbane, Ryan, Bennelong and Higgins are winnable due to PM’s poor standing
Labor polling suggests Brisbane, Ryan, Bennelong and Higgins are winnable due to PM’s poor standing. Penny Wong deployed to campaign in Liberal-held seats where angry voters don’t have teal candidates to back
2 days ago
Reuters
EU has not yet found agreement on oil embargo against Russia, Borrell says
The European Union has not yet found agreement on a sixth package of sanctions against Russia, its top diplomat Josep Borrell said after a meeting of the bloc's foreign ministers in Brussels on Monday. "Unhappily, it has not been possible to reach an agreement today," Borrell told reporters. He said foreign ministers had decided, however, to provide an additional 500 million euros for arms purchases in support of Kyiv, taking the total sum of money the EU has earmarked for that purpose to 2 billion euros.
2 days ago
Yahoo Celebrity UK
Crime writer Richard Osman learned his ancestor was amateur detective
The author of bestselling crime novel The Thursday Murder Club took part in 'Who Do You Think You Are?' where he learned his novel mirrored his ancestor's real life.
6 hours 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
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
Herald Scotland
NI Protocol needs fixed says Boris Johnson after meetings with leaders
BORIS Johnson has described legislation to tear up the Northern Ireland protocol as “insurance” and said the trade agreement needs to be “fixed”.
2 days ago
The Independent
Amber Heard sobs as she says she feared she wouldn't survive if she didn't divorce Depp
Amber Heard sobs as she says she feared she wouldn't survive if she didn't divorce Depp
2 days 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
News Shopper
Foreign spies are targeting officials on social media sites - Here's how
10,000 “disguised approaches” have been made by agents seeking to build relationships with their targets, the head of MI5 has warned.
2 days ago
AFP
Egypt composer's star rises with 'Moon Knight' fame
For nearly 30 years, his music has made its way to every young Egyptian's ringtone -- but it's the country's ancient history that recently propelled composer Hesham Nazih to the realm of superheroes.
a day ago
York Press
Tiny Yorkshire village raises hundreds for disability awareness
A tiny Yorkshire village has raised hundreds for a disability care organisation.
a day ago
Evening Standard
Tory MP urges Boris Johnson to stop plans for asylum processing centre
Kevin Hollinrake said the plans ‘will devastate the community’.
24 minutes ago
HuffPost UK
Heartstopper Star Yasmin Finney Joins Doctor Who Cast
"This show has a place in so many people’s hearts, so to be seen as a trans actress by the legend himself Russell, has not only made my year, it’s made my life."
2 days ago
Herald Scotland
Remember When ... Vintage cars heralded a safe-driving campaign
A SOBERING statistic heralded the launch of a nationwide ‘Be a Better Driver’ campaign in Edinburgh in April 1959.
2 days ago
The Independent
Ex-footballer Joey Beauchamp took own life following battle with depression
Mr Beauchamp, who made more than 400 appearances for Oxford United, died in February after turning down support from mental health services.
23 hours ago
Evening Standard
Labour seeks to increase pressure on Tory MPs with windfall tax Commons vote
BP and Shell reported bumper profits earlier this year as energy prices skyrocketed.
a day ago

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