Sara Sharif: Murdered girl was being home schooled, says neighbour
“I never saw her smile or laugh,” a neighbour of murdered 10-year-old Sara Sharif tells the BBC.
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NatWest: Former boss set for £2.4m pay package after Farage scandal
18 minutes ago About sharing The former boss of NatWest is set to receive a £2.4m pay package this year, despite having quit in disgrace over her handling of the closure of Nigel Farage’s bank account. Dame Alison resigned from the bank last month after admitting to being the source of an inaccurate news story…
Watch India’s successful landing on the Moon
The moment Chandrayaan-3 lands near the Moon’s south pole for the first time.
A Soccer Triumph—Despite the Toxic Men
Society / August 23, 2023 A Soccer Triumph—Despite the Toxic Men The leaders of Spain’s soccer world possess “sexism matched only by their greed.” Dave Zirin Ad Policy Jenni Hermoso and teammates Alexia Putellas and Irene Paredes celebrate after winning the Women’s World Cup in Sydney, Australia, on August 20, 2023. (Sajad Imanian / Getty…
Tonight’s GOP Debate Could Put the Final Nail in Ron DeSantis’s Political Coffin
Politics / August 23, 2023 Tonight’s GOP Debate Could Put the Final Nail in Ron DeSantis’s Political Coffin Trump has trashed DeSantis for months. Yet the Florida governor apparently plans to defend Trump in the debate. Dumb move! John Nichols Ad Policy Ron DeSantis at the Iowa State Fair on August 12, 2023, in Des…
Why These Leftists Oppose Free Money
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Bank fined £5.4m after energy traders used WhatsApp
13 minutes ago About sharing Morgan Stanley has been fined £5.41m after energy traders discussed business on WhatsApp on their private phones. Ofgem, the energy regulator, said it breached rules that require firms to record messages relating to trading wholesale energy. It is the first fine of its kind to be issued under transparency rules…
Pakistan cable car: Videos of extraordinary rescues caught on camera
Army helicopters and zip line experts were deployed in a dangerous operation that took over 12 hours.
Parcel delivery giant UPS avoids first strike in 25 years
2 hours ago About sharing By Mariko Oi Business reporter UPS has avoided its first US strike in more than 25 years as the union representing its workers said a new five-year contract has been approved. The two sides have been negotiating for months over demands including higher pay and better working conditions. In July,…
UK-India trade talks enter ‘final, trickier’ stage – government sources
5 hours ago About sharing UK Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch is in India for a G20 meeting this week By Ione Wells Political correspondent UK trade talks with India are reaching their “final but trickier” stages, according to government sources. Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch is visiting India for a meeting of G20 trade ministers this…