News bulletin 2022/05/09 09:17

The Guardian
Shivkumar Sharma obituary
Virtuoso instrumentalist and composer who introduced the santoor to Indian classical music
2 days 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.
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.
9 hours ago
The Guardian
Djokovic and Swiatek win Italian Open titles in timely boost for French Open
Novak Djokovic showed his form with victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas in the Italian Open final, while Iga Swiatek thrashed Ons Jabeur
2 days ago
The Independent
Buck, Aikman excited about 'starting over' with ESPN
Joe Buck and Troy Aikman have met their ESPN co-workers for the first time as they prepare to take over in the “Monday Night Football” booth
14 hours ago
Reuters
NATO expects Turkey not to hold up Finland, Sweden membership
BERLIN/STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -NATO and the United States said on Sunday they were confident Turkey would not hold up membership of Finland and Sweden in the Western military alliance, as the two Nordic states took firm steps to join in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Finnish President Sauli Niinisto confirmed on Sunday that his country would apply to join NATO, while Sweden's ruling Social Democrats announced an official policy change that would pave the way for their country to apply within days.
2 days ago
PA Media: UK News
Michelle O’Neill says protocol ‘is here to stay’ after meeting with Irish premier
The Sinn Fein leader met the Taoiseach in Dublin ahead of Boris Johnson’s visit to Northern Ireland.
a day ago
Evening Standard
Dan Walker managed less than three hours sleep before final BBC Breakfast
The TV host joked he almost did not make it after being tied up by ‘travel issues’.
9 hours ago
Western Telegraph
Police appeal for information after a crash between a car and a lorry
POLICE are appealing for information after a crash between a car and a lorry resulted in a person being sent to hospital.
23 hours ago
The Independent
Biden approves ‘persistent’ US troop presence in Somalia after terrorist gains following Trump-era withdrawal
A senior Biden Administration says former president Donald Trump’s December 2020 withdrawal order ‘created unnecessary and elevated risk to US forces as they moved in and out of the country on a rotational basis’
21 hours ago
Evening Standard
Work more or get better paid jobs to afford rising prices, says minister
Safeguarding minister Rachel Maclean said a long-term solution to the cost-of-living crisis could involve taking on more hours at work.
a day ago
AFP
Rattled by Russia, Finns flock to military training
On a windy military island off Helsinki, people from all walks of life are spending their weekend doing military training, as volunteer numbers soar and Finland readies to join NATO to protect itself from Russia.
13 hours ago
The Independent
US vice president, officials heading to UAE to pay respects
A high-powered American delegation led by Vice President Kamala Harris is flying to the United Arab Emirates to pay respects to the federation’s late ruler and meet with the newly ascended president
a day ago
PA Media: UK News
Survey reveals money worries of Ukrainians arriving in UK
The findings indicate 68% aged between 18 and 65 were ‘very likely or likely to look for work in the next month’.
a day ago
The Independent
Revealed: The secret behind Queen Elizabeth’s black handbag
Her Majesty’s outfits are never complete without her signature black handbag
a day ago
The Telegraph
British adventurer told he would never walk again breaks Everest record
A mountaineer once told he would never walk again unaided after shattering both his heels has scaled Mount Everest for a record-breaking 16th time, the highest number by a non-Sherpa.
2 days ago
The Independent
Sadiq Khan feels 'safe' despite being named in Buffalo shooter's manifesto
Sadiq Khan feels 'safe' despite being named in Buffalo shooter's manifesto
a day ago
Oxford Mail
Oxford named among fastest growing economies in new research - See top 10
Most of the top 10 fastest growing city economies by the end of 2023 will be in the South or East of England, a new report suggests.
2 days ago
Reuters
Lending to small businesses dries up as outlook darkens - survey
Lending to small businesses in Britain has fallen to its lowest since at least 2014 as companies and banks worry about the worsening economic outlook, according to a survey published on Monday. Only 9% of small firms sought finance in the first three months of this year, the lowest proportion since the Federation of Small Business began asking the question eight years ago. The share of firms that saw their applications approved was also at a record low of 43%, the FSB said.
2 days ago
Sky News
Fireworks set off outside Brentford team hotel in Liverpool in early hours of morning before Everton clash
Fireworks were set off in the early hours of Sunday outside a Liverpool hotel where Brentford FC players were staying ahead of their clash with Everton. The Merseyside team, managed by Frank Lampard, are desperate to secure Premier League survival as they are currently in 16th place in the table - close to the relegation zone. Brentford are in 11th spot and already assured of top-flight football next season.
2 days ago

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News bulletin 2022/05/09 09:17

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Shivkumar Sharma obituary

Jerusalem archbishop condemns police raid at journalist's funeral

Tiny Yorkshire village raises hundreds for disability awareness

Djokovic and Swiatek win Italian Open titles in timely boost for French Open

Buck, Aikman excited about 'starting over' with ESPN

NATO expects Turkey not to hold up Finland, Sweden membership

Michelle O’Neill says protocol ‘is here to stay’ after meeting with Irish premier

Dan Walker managed less than three hours sleep before final BBC Breakfast

Police appeal for information after a crash between a car and a lorry

Biden approves ‘persistent’ US troop presence in Somalia after terrorist gains following Trump-era withdrawal

Work more or get better paid jobs to afford rising prices, says minister

Rattled by Russia, Finns flock to military training

US vice president, officials heading to UAE to pay respects

Survey reveals money worries of Ukrainians arriving in UK

Revealed: The secret behind Queen Elizabeth’s black handbag

British adventurer told he would never walk again breaks Everest record

Sadiq Khan feels 'safe' despite being named in Buffalo shooter's manifesto

Oxford named among fastest growing economies in new research - See top 10

Lending to small businesses dries up as outlook darkens - survey

Fireworks set off outside Brentford team hotel in Liverpool in early hours of morning before Everton clash