16 minutes ago About sharing Presidential candidate Daniel Noboa appears at a campaign event wearing a bullet-proof vest By Katy Watson South America correspondent, in Guyaquil The Whatsapp message arrived on a Sunday night. “Good evening Franki, this is the Jalisco New Generation [Mexican drugs cartel],” the message read, in barely legible Spanish. “If you…
More than half a month’s rain could fall across the south of England on Friday, forecasters say.
Television presenter Rachel Riley says she will stop supporting Manchester United if forward Mason Greenwood stays at the club. United say no decision has been made about his future, which is still the “subject of intensive internal deliberation”. Forward Greenwood, 21, had denied the criminal charges against him, including attempted rape and assault. The Crown…
1 hour ago About sharing By Kevin Peachey Cost of living correspondent Banks face fines if they fail to provide free access to cash withdrawals for consumers and businesses, the Treasury has confirmed. A new policy will state that free cash withdrawals and deposits must be available within one mile for people living in urban…
34 minutes ago About sharing Sarah Meredith has been waiting for a liver transplant for two years By Catherine Burns and Vicki Loader BBC Health Team The system for allocating most liver transplants on the NHS is causing younger patients to wait longer for surgery, figures show. There is a shortage of liver donors, so…
The ruling by the International Chess Federation is drawing criticism from some players.
5 hours ago About sharing Watch: Memorable moments from Parkinson’s star-studded show By Steven McIntosh Entertainment reporter Stars who were interviewed by Sir Michael Parkinson over the years – from Sir David Attenborough to David Beckham – have paid tribute to the “TV legend” following his death at the age of 88. Sir Michael interviewed…
By Grace TooheyStaff Writer Aug. 17, 2023 2:25 PM PT Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Copy Link URLCopied! Print Hurricane Hilary is rapidly intensifying off Mexico’s west coast, with forecasters warning that the storm will likely hit Southern California by late Sunday, bringing with it a deluge of rain, whipping winds and dangerous surf. By…
11 minutes ago About sharing Dozens of people were rescued following the fatal sinking of a migrant boat in the Channel By Tom Symonds & Kathryn Armstrong in Calais and London Four people have been arrested and are under investigation in France following the fatal sinking of a migrant boat in the Channel. It follows…
Aug. 17, 2023 11:49 AM PT Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Copy Link URLCopied! Print Following a string of flash mob robberies of luxury goods stores around Los Angeles, Mayor Karen Bass on Thursday announced a new task force of local and federal agencies to target the crimes. The crimes have drawn national attention after…