News bulletin 2022/05/13 12:13

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.
15 hours ago
The Independent
Oklahoma police issue amber alert for three abducted children
Last seen on Friday morning, police say
a day ago
Evening Standard
Damaged cables spark delays on cross-border train services
Trains between Scotland and England were delayed on Friday due to overhead cable damage at Carstairs.
a day ago
The Independent
EXPLAINER: Who were Mariupol's last defenders?
The Ukrainian forces who made a determined last stand in a Mariupol steel mill against Russian troops were a mixture of seasoned soldiers, border guards, a controversial national guard regiment and volunteers who took up arms in the weeks before Russia’s invasion
9 hours ago
PA Media: UK News
Vardy complained to husband of being ‘scapegoat’ at Euro 2016, texts reveal
Rebekah Vardy told husband Jamie that news coverage made her ‘blood boil’, documents have shown.
a day ago
Evening Standard
Best solar lights to brighten up your garden
Make your garden dazzle with these bright and beautiful solar lights
a day ago
Euronews
Boeing Starliner capsule docks at ISS to compete with SpaceX
It's second time lucky for Boeing as they successfully launch their space capsule and dock it at the International Space Station.
8 hours ago
York Press
PLAYER RATINGS: York promoted after beating Boston 2-0
YORK City have sealed a return to the National League after a five-season absence from the fifth-tier of English football.
3 hours ago
Sky News
Partygate: Sue Gray's team reject claim she initiated meeting with Boris Johnson over report
Pressure is growing on Number 10 to explain a meeting between Sue Gray and Boris Johnson as it emerged an unnamed Downing Street official suggested the pair get together. Opposition MPs have demanded more details about the event, which took place some weeks ago and was made public last night by Sky News. Downing Street sources issued a statement which said the meeting had not been ordered by the PM personally.
8 hours ago
Reuters
Finland, Sweden would be valuable additions to NATO, UK's Johnson tells Erdogan
A spokesperson for Johnson said the PM also asked Erdogan on a call to work with Swedish, Finnish and NATO counterparts to address any concerns ahead of a leaders summit in Madrid next month, and said the UK stands ready to support. The UK PM and the Turkish president also agreed to work to unlock supply routes for Ukrainian grain stocks and alleviate rising global food prices, the Downing Street spokesperson added.
22 hours ago
The Guardian
Clive Palmer’s massive advertising spend fails to translate into election success for United Australia party
United Australia party vote increases slightly to around 4.7% but was exceeded by the One Nation vote
4 hours ago
The Independent
Patients with insomnia to be prescribed self-help app instead of sleeping pills
App uses algorithm to provide personalised cognitive behavioural therapy
17 hours ago
Evening Standard
Australia election: Labor back in office as Morrison admits defeat
The Labor Party has not been in office since 2013
3 hours ago
Evening Standard
Crazy for Crossrail: hordes expected at Elizabeth line opening next week
Peak interest in the Elizabeth line’s launch has reopened talk of the Crossrail 2 project
12 hours ago
Evening Standard
Nicola Sturgeon tests positive for Covid
The First Minister said she had been experiencing ‘mild symptoms’ on Friday evening.
a day ago
The Telegraph
Turn on your anti-theft car tracker or risk losing insurance payout, vehicle owners warned
Car owners have been warned to turn on their anti-theft trackers or risk missing out on insurance payouts if their vehicle is stolen.
a day ago
Storyful
Drone Footage Shows Extent of Tornado Damage in Gaylord, Michigan
At least one person was killed after a tornado touched down in Gaylord in Otsego County, Michigan, May 20, according to Michigan State Police.This footage, captured by Brendan Gutenschwager, shows an aerial view of the destruction and damage caused by the storm.MSP said at least 43 people were injured and transported to local hospitals.Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued a state of emergency for Otsego County to fast track resources to affected areas. Credit: Brendan Gutenschwager via Storyful
14 hours ago
The Independent
Boris Johnson: Partygate probe questioned as PM escapes action while staff fined
Sue Gray report expected to be published soon as Metropolitan Police investigation ends
2 days ago
The Independent
Pharmacists to offer HRT alternatives to tackle supply shortages
Thousands of menopausal women have struggled to get their hands on key medication
2 hours ago
RFI
Indian court rejects demands to unlock sealed chambers of Taj Mahal
A court in India has dismissed a request to open locked rooms in the Taj Mahal in a search for Hindu idols in the 17th century wonder. On 12 May, Allahabad High Court threw out the petition of a politician from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), saying the reopening of 22 rooms – locked decades ago for security reasons – must be decided by historians.“It is not for the court to direct what subject needs to be researched or studied,” it ruled as BJP lawmaker Diyva Kumari added the Taj Mahal
10 hours ago

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