Beirut blast probe suspended as judge issues arrest warrant
Probe into Beirut port explosion frozen again Critical days as standoff between politicians, judge deepens Two arrest warrants for ex ministers difficult to serve BEIRUT, Oct 12…
As Brazilians flock to the U.S. border, an alleged smuggler cashes in
BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil, Oct 12 (Reuters) – Record numbers of Brazilians have been arrested at the U.S. southern border this year, part of the United States’ broader…
New Austrian leader under fire in parliament, mocked as Kurz’s puppet
VIENNA, Oct 12 (Reuters) – Opposition parties attacked Austria’s new Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg on Tuesday over his ties to his predecessor Sebastian Kurz, who quit over corruption…
Polish prime minister accuses opposition of lying about ‘Polexit’
BUDAPEST, Oct 12 (Reuters) – Poland has no desire to leave the European Union, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said on Tuesday, accusing opposition politicians of spreading what…
Ex-Myanmar president says army tried to force him to cede power hours before coup
Myanmar’s president Win Myint reviews the honor guard during his welcome ceremony at the Government House in Bangkok, Thailand June 14, 2018. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun/Pool Oct 12…
Macron unveils 30-bln euro plan for innovation and industrial revival
“France 2030” plan aims to make France a green hydrogen leader Plan foresees smaller nuclear reactors, low-emission plane Opposition dismisses the announcement as electoral campaigning PARIS, Oct…
Plume, startup improving WiFi experience, raises $300 mln mostly from SoftBank
Oct 12 (Reuters) – Plume, a Silicon Valley-based startup aiming to give consumers a better WiFi experience, on Tuesday said it raised $300 million mostly from SoftBank…
Russia’s Yandex acquires Israeli e-scooter company
The company logo is seen on the headquarters building of Yandex company, in Moscow June 14, 2012. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov MOSCOW, Oct 12 (Reuters) – Russian tech giant…
Blackstone, Hipgnosis partner to invest in music as online streaming booms
Oct 12 (Reuters) – Blackstone (BX.N) said on Tuesday it would deploy around $1 billion in partnership with an advisory firm owned by music executive Merck Mercuriadis…
Barclays opens 5,000-strong Glasgow campus in bid for top tech talent
The logo of Barclays is seen on the top of one of its branch in Madrid, Spain, March 22, 2016. REUTERS/Sergio Perez LONDON, Oct 12 (Reuters) –…
Samsung leader Lee admits in court to unlawful sedative use
SEOUL, Oct 12 (Reuters) – Samsung conglomerate chief Jay Y. Lee admitted in court on Tuesday to unlawful use of a controlled substance, as the executive’s legal…
Amazon launches Prime service in Poland
The logo of streaming service Amazon Prime Video is seen in this illustration picture taken March 5, 2021. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui WARSAW, Oct 12 (Reuters) – Amazon (AMZN.O)…
Orionid Meteor shower 2021: when to see it peak, and other dates to watch out for in the UK
Many people will be hoping to catch a glimpse of the Orionid meteor shower through their windows as it hits its peak between 21-22 October. The second meteor shower this…
Newcastle takeover: Steve Bruce takes training on Tuesday as he edges towards exit after Amanda Staveley meeting
Newcastle manager Steve Bruce took training on Tuesday but is expected to be relieved of his duties this week before the Super Sunday match against Tottenham at…
Paul Merson on his gambling documentary: I just wanted to help one person
Reflecting on his BBC documentary ‘Football, Gambling and Me’ which was broadcast on Monday night, Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson says he has been overwhelmed by the…
Joe Biden underwater in polls amid Democratic squabbles over domestic agenda
Meanwhile Donald Trump, who hinted at a 2024 White House bid at a rally in Iowa on Saturday night, recorded his highest ever approval rating in the…
Three migrants lying on tracks killed after being hit by train in France
Three migrants have died after being hit by a train in southwest France while they were lying on the tracks. A police spokesperson said they had been…
EuroMillions jackpot: Briton could secure biggest ever UK lottery prize as £184m up for grabs
The EuroMillions jackpot has reached £184m, making it the largest ever lottery prize up for grabs in the UK. No ticketholder won the £172m EuroMillions jackpot on…
Chinese ‘shock’ troops storm beach near Taiwan in training exercise
The Chinese Communist Party claims the island democracy of 23.5 million as its own territory, even though it has never ruled there and Taiwan operates as an…
Inside Rikers Island, the lawless ‘hellhole’ New York prison where inmates have taken over
New York’s notorious Rikers Island prison has descended into a lawless “hellhole”, where prisoners have effectively taken over and are launching attacks on one another and guards….
Bologna bombing: Newly found tourist footage finally gives families hope for justice
“I was 20 months younger than Catherine and I still remember the shock when we found out. It was just devastating.” Few in this country remember the…
COVID-19: Sorry seems to be the hardest word for ministers even after damning report into pandemic
“Keen to start with an apology, minister?” “Well, no…” And thus began the government’s response this morning to the first major inquiry into the lessons the UK…
‘Utter catastrophe’: Builders quitting, no materials and soaring costs ruin renovation dreams
Meanwhile, the shortage of HGV drivers has caused problems for all areas of the construction supply chain. This is getting worse, as other sectors poach drivers. “Developers…
Belarus risks Kremlin’s wrath after ‘abducting’ pro-Putin journalist from Moscow
Mr Mozheiko in his story quoted a longtime friend of the executive, who described him as a “very good man”. After the publication of the article, the…
Pensioners facing £2,200 financial black hole
Those with a lower standard of living have also seen costs increase sharply. Expenses to cover the minimum standard of living have increased by £1,000 a year…