EXCLUSIVE Investigative media outlet fleeing Russia to escape crackdown, editor says
Roman Badanin, chief editor of investigative news outlet “Proekt”, speaks during an interview with Reuters in New York, U.S., July 27, 2021. Picture taken July 27, 2021….
Taliban assassinations of Afghan pilots ‘worrisome,’ U.S. govt watchdog says
An Afghan A-29 pilot prepared for flight in the cockpit of his aircraft, at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan September 10, 2017. Picture taken Septembeer 10, 2017. U.S. Air…
No end to global chip shortage before H1 2023, STMicro CEO says
A woman visits a semiconductor device display at the Appliance and Electronics World Expo (AWE) in Shanghai, China March 23, 2021. REUTERS/Aly Song PARIS, July 29 (Reuters)…
General Atlantic-backed Riskified valued at $4.3 bln in NYSE debut
A street sign for Wall Street is seen outside the New York Stock Exchange, July 19, 2021. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly July 29 (Reuters) – Riskified Ltd (RSKD.N), an…
LinkedIn allows employees to work fully remote, removes in-office expectation
The logo for LinkedIn Corporation is shown in Mountain View, California, U.S. February 6, 2013. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith//File Photo NEW YORK, July 29 (Reuters) – LinkedIn will allow…
Explainer: Robinhood makes most of its money from PFOF. What is it?
The Robinhood App is displayed on a screen in this photo illustration January 29, 2021. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/Illustration/File Photo NEW YORK, July 29 (Reuters) – App-based retail brokerage…
Didi Global denies media report it plans to go private after $4.4 bln New York IPO
July 29 (Reuters) – Ride-hailing company Didi Global (DIDI.N) on Thursday denied a media report that the company was considering going private to placate Chinese authorities and…
What can I cook if my holiday rental kitchen is a dud?
What can I make if my holiday kitchen is a dud?Julia, Telford, Shropshire“I once took a potato ricer with me to make mashed potato,” remembers Tommy Banks,…
The Sparks Brothers review – Edgar Wright’s giddy tribute to the Gilbert and George of pop
Over a whopping two hours and 20 minutes, film-maker Edgar Wright consummates a gigantic act of fanboy love for the glam art-pop duo Sparks, who hailed from…
Holocaust memorial to be built next to Parliament after ministers override local opposition
The decision overturned a previous ruling by Westminster Council, which last year decided to reject the plans in the face of local opposition and claims that it…
Jodie Whittaker to leave Doctor Who along with showrunner, says BBC
Doctor Who star Jodie Whittaker and showrunner Chris Chibnall will both leave the programme in 2022, the BBC has confirmed. Whittaker, 39, was the 13th actor and…
Covid cashless move is pointless, as handling ‘filthy lucre’ does not spread virus
“We saw that immediately after the liquid had dried, there was practically no transmission of infectious virus,” said Dr Daniel Todt. “Under realistic conditions, infection with Sars-Cov-2…
Watch out, female ‘Rolex Rippers’ are targeting elderly men at golf clubs
Two female con artists nicknamed the “Rolex Rippers” are suspected of targeting elderly men for their expensive watches at golf clubs around the south of England. The…
Alaska earthquake prompts tsunami warnings as people take shelter
A powerful earthquake which struck just off Alaska’s southern coast early Thursday caused prolonged shaking and prompted tsunami warnings that sent people scrambling for shelters. Residents reported…
Time runs out for Geronimo, as judge rules alpaca in TB test case must die
An imported alpaca infected with tuberculosis must be killed, a judge has ruled following a four-year quarantine saga. Geronimo, a stud from Gloucestershire, is set to be…
Youth Olympian Alegna Osorio dies after being struck by hammer during training
Youth Olympics hammer thrower Alegna Osorio has died from head injuries sustained in a training accident, the Cuban national sports institute said on Thursday. The 19-year-old Osorio…
RNLI donations soar after criticism of migrant rescues
The RNLI said it faced criticism for rescuing migrants in the Channel in the past five years, but particularly in recent weeks, with a London-based crew having…
Delaying decision on vaccinating university students ‘legally and practically impossible’
Delaying the decision on whether students need to be vaccinated to attend lectures is “legally and practically impossible”, vice-chancellors have warned. University leaders have said they are…
The activists sabotaging railways in solidarity with Indigenous people
The night of 28 November, Samantha Brooks, 24, hunched over the railway tracks near Bellingham, Washington, about 32km (20 miles) south of the Canada-US border and installed…
MPs decry ‘shocking conditions’ at facilities for asylum seekers
MPs have raised serious concerns about “shocking conditions” they found in Kent holding facilities for asylum seekers, including an unaccompanied child housed in an office space for…
Illegal immigrant hit-and-run cyclist jailed for just two years after killing pedestrian
An illegal immigrant who killed a pedestrian in a cycling hit-and-run accident has been jailed for just two years after prosecutors were forced to use an outdated…
Firm leading Arizona audit received millions from Trump supporters
The firm leading a widely criticized, Republican-backed audit of election ballots in Arizona has received $5.7m in donations, the majority from supporters of Donald Trump, it revealed…
Three-grade boost for one in 10 A-level students after algorithm axed
One in 10 A-level students was given a three-grade boost after teachers’ predictions replaced a controversial algorithm last summer, an official report has found. The report, by…
Watch Spirit vs Rockets LIVE!
Don’t miss a ball as The Hundred continues at Lord’s. Watch on the Sky Cricket YouTube channel, Sky Sports The Hundred, or Sky Sports Mix. For the…
Chelsea told by Sevilla to pay more for Koundé as West Ham eye Zouma deal
Sevilla have told Chelsea to increase their offer for Jules Koundé, and the deal could run into further complications after West Ham entered the race to sign…