One image dominates Ukrainian news sites this morning. The photograph of a dishevelled, handcuffed man in his 60s wearing army camouflage was posted on Instagram by Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy last night. His name is Viktor Medvedchuk, he’s a central character in the story of Ukraine’s recent political history and he’s never been seen like
Scientists are all eyes on the behemoth comet, C/2014 UN271 (Bernardinelli-Bernstein). NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has determined that the nucleus of this comet is the largest ever found. The estimated diameter of this comet’s nucleus is approximately 80 miles across. According to astronomers, the nucleus is almost 50 times bigger than found in most known
There are two immediate reasons why Frank R James has been named as a “person of interest” by police investigating the subway shootings in New York. Firstly, the key from a U-Haul van he rented in Philadelphia was found at the scene. And secondly, the 62-year-old mentioned New York City Mayor Eric Adams and the
The terrorist who murdered veteran MP Sir David Amess is to die behind bars after he was sentenced to a whole-life prison term. Islamic State fanatic Ali Harbi Ali appeared at the Old Bailey on Wednesday after he was convicted of murder and preparing terrorist acts. Sir David was stabbed more than 20 times during
More than half of voters think that Boris Johnson should resign as prime minister after he was fined by police over partygate allegations. The prime minister attended his own birthday party in the Cabinet room in Downing Street in June 2020, when the rest of the country was under coronavirus restrictions. On Tuesday, Mr Johnson
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In this article MBG-DE TSLA BMW-DE F GM 7267.T-JP With several major economies looking to cut the number of diesel and gasoline vehicles on their roads, Honda and other carmakers are attempting to develop electrification strategies that will allow them to remain competitive going forward. Aimur Kytt | Istock Editorial | Getty Images Honda plans
Evidence is emerging of the systematic killing of civilians by Russian forces near Kyiv. Officials say more than 130 bodies have already been found in Makariv, a district 45 miles east of the Ukrainian capital. Among the victims, a 62-year-old man was shot in the head. A warning this report contains distressing images. SUBSCRIBE to
At an October 2008 rally, then-presidential candidate John McCain had to take a microphone from a supporter and tell her that Barack Obama is “a decent, family man.”
Unparalleled, shocking, unprecedented: A sitting prime minister and his chancellor found by the police to have broken the laws he himself not only set while in office but repeatedly told the public to stick to during the national COVID emergency. But weeks ago, this would have been an event likely to trigger a confidence vote
Police have released details of a “person of interest” they are searching for following a shooting on a rush-hour subway train in New York. Frank R James is 62 with addresses in Philadelphia and Wisconsin, officers said late on Tuesday. At least 10 people were injured after a gunman in a construction vest donned a
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard have faced each other in court during the first day of their multimillion-dollar US libel trial – with the actor’s team saying his ex is preparing for “the performance of a lifetime”, and her lawyers warning the case will expose the “real” person behind the “fame” and “pirate costumes”. Depp,
In this article WBD People walk by the world headquarters for the Cable News Network (CNN) on March 15, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. Anna Moneymaker | Getty Images Fewer than 10,000 people are using CNN+ on a daily basis two weeks into its existence, according to people familiar with the matter. The people spoke with
P&O Ferries’ hopes of resuming cross-Channel services between Dover and Calais later this week appear to have suffered a big blow after the Spirit of Britain was further detained, according to the French authorities. The company, universally condemned for its treatment of almost 800 seafarers who were sacked without notice last month, had planned for
Boris Johnson has apologised after being fined by the Met Police for breaking lockdown rules but said he would not resign. The prime minister said: “I have paid the fine and I once again offer a full apology.” Asked if he would quit over the fine, Mr Johnson said: “I want to be able to
Following the start of deliveries of its Air Grand Touring trim, Lucid Motors announced a new Performance version that will arrive this summer. The Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance will deliver over 200 more horsepower than the standard Grand Touring and travel 0 to 60 mph 0.4 seconds faster, although it does come at the
In this article ENR-DE Onshore wind turbines in Germany. The NeuConnect project says the interconnector will enable Britain to “tap into the vast energy infrastructure in Germany, including its significant renewable energy sources.” By Thomas E. Gunnarsson | Moment Open | Getty Images Key contracts totaling more than £1.5 billion ($1.95 billion) have been awarded
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CNN’s Barbara Starr reports that US State Department officials are “worried” North Korea may resume nuclear testing after new satellite images show a new tunnel being constructed at a remote testing site. #CNN #News
The annual rate of inflation shot up to a fresh 30-year high of 7% in March reflecting, for the first time, the immediate effects of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The largest contributors to growing inflation were increased fuel prices and energy bills, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The consumer prices index (CPI)