UK BBC objects to Twitter’s ‘government-funded media’ label April 10, 2023 The BBC has objected to being labelled as “government-funded media” on Twitter. The corporation said it had contacted Twitter after the label was added to the main BBC account. Twitter…
UK Emergency declared at Dublin Airport after plane landing issue April 10, 2023 An emergency was declared after a plane landing at Dublin Airport experienced a “minor issue” with its landing gear. The Ryanair flight from Liverpool on Sunday afternoon was met by…
UK Emergency and urgent care to be prioritised over routine appointments during junior doctors’ strike, NHS says April 9, 2023 Emergency and urgent care will be prioritised over routine appointments and treatment during this week’s junior doctors’ strike, NHS England says. The strike will begin early on Tuesday and run…
UK King to limit use of 260-year-old gold coach for coronation as route confirmed April 9, 2023 The route the King and Queen Consort will take to the coronation has been revealed – involving two gilded coaches, one of which has air conditioning and shock absorbers. The…
UK King’s coronation regalia: What all the crowns, swords and orbs mean April 9, 2023 The coronation regalia is at the heart of the crown jewels, locked away in the Tower of London. The King’s crowning ceremony will be a rare outing for the sacred…
Entertainment Tesla announces a new Megafactory coming to China April 9, 2023 Tesla has announced a new deal to build a Megafactory in Shanghai, China, to build energy storage products in the market. Last year, Tesla launched its first ‘Megafactory’ in California.…
Environment Tesla to open a new Megafactory in Shanghai, China, company says April 9, 2023 A Tesla Megapack in Moss Landing, California Andrew Evers | CNBC Tesla will open a new Megafactory in Shanghai, China, that is capable of producing 10,000 Megapacks a year, the…
Business Atom Bank picks advisers to steer £100m fundraising April 9, 2023 Atom Bank, the app-based lender, has picked advisers to secure a further £100m in capital in what is expected to be its final fundraising before an attempt to list its…
World China and Taiwan ships in stand-off near sensitive buffer zone April 9, 2023 Nearly 20 military ships – about 10 Chinese and 10 Taiwanese – are involved in a stand-off near the Taiwan Strait’s sensitive median line, Reuters reports. China also conducted simulated…
UK Frank Skinner pays tribute to ‘kind, gentle, funny, fascinating’ former co-host Gareth Richards April 9, 2023 Frank Skinner has paid tribute to comedian Gareth Richards as he introduced a special edition of a podcast featuring the best bits of the radio show they co-hosted. Richards’ death…
World Israel retaliates after six missiles fired from Syria towards Golan Heights April 9, 2023 Six rockets have been fired from Syria towards Israel overnight, according to the Israeli military. Only three of the missiles fell within Israeli territory – two on open ground and…
Sports Ireland coach denies NWSL report allegations April 8, 2023 6:54 PM ET Associated Press The coach of the Irish women’s national team called allegations of weight shaming during her time as a coach in the National Women’s Soccer League…
Sports Walker cannot play in Man City’s new system – Pep April 8, 2023 6:35 AM ET Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said defender Kyle Walker cannot play in an inverted full back role in his system, explaining his decision to leave the England…
World China accuses WHO of ‘attempting to smear’ Beijing in row about origins of COVID April 8, 2023 China has accused the World Health Organisation (WHO) of “attempting to smear” Beijing after the global health body’s boss said data linking the origins of coronavirus to raccoon dogs should…
Technology Microsoft’s $13 billion bet on OpenAI carries huge potential along with plenty of uncertainty April 8, 2023 In this article MSFT Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella participates in an interview at the company’s headquarters in Redmond, Washington, on March 15, 2023. Chona…
UK Cancer and heart disease vaccines ‘could be ready by 2030’ April 8, 2023 Life-saving vaccines targeting serious health conditions including cancer and heart disease could be ready within the next seven years, experts believe. Pharmaceutical company Moderna – which produced one of the…
UK Police called and Bodyguard musical cut before end after audience ‘tried to sing over cast’ April 8, 2023 Police were called to a theatre in Manchester after a “disturbance” during a performance of hit musical The Bodyguard. Theatre-goers tweeted to say the show at the city’s Palace Theatre…
World China begins military drills near Taiwan – after island’s leader met with US speaker April 8, 2023 China has begun three days of military exercises around Taiwan in retaliation for a meeting between the US House of Representatives speaker and the president of the self-ruled island claimed…
Sports Kentucky’s Tshiebwe to test NBA draft waters April 8, 2023 8:16 PM ET Kentucky star Oscar Tshiebwe declared for the NBA draft on Friday, but the 2022 Wooden Award winner also left open the option to return to Lexington for…
Sports Jets sign ex-Rodgers backup Boyle, DT Jefferson April 7, 2023 2:10 PM ET FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The New York Jets added a former Green Bay Packers quarterback Thursday, but not the one everyone has been expecting. While continuing trade…