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Heathrow strike forces BA to cancel flights from Terminal 5 over Easter period

British Airways has been forced to cancel flights at Heathrow’s Terminal 5 over the Easter period due to strike action by security workers. The...

Sports

Who are the top candidates for NHL coach, GM jobs?

9:45 AM ET When we compiled a list two years ago of up-and-coming NHL coach and general manager candidates, we noted how familial the...

World

Benjamin Netanyahu delays controversial overhaul of Israel’s judiciary, says coalition partner

A pause – not a halt After hours hidden out of sight and in emergency negotiations with his coalition partners, Benjamin Netanyahu eventually bowed...

Prince Harry sat just three seats away from reporters as he sent a message with unexpected High Court visit

Room 76 of the High Court is small. Tired. Cramped. Beige. Cables dangle precariously from a cracked ceiling. There are just six rows of...

Man accused of Olivia Pratt-Korbel’s murder trying to ‘pull the wool over jury’s eyes’, court hears

The man accused of killing Olivia Pratt-Korbel is trying to “pull the wool over the jury’s eyes”, the prosecution in his trial has claimed....

Technology

Binance and founder Changpeng Zhao violated compliance rules to attract U.S. users, CFTC alleges

The Commodity Futures and Trading Commission filed a complaint against crypto exchange Binance, its co-founder, Changpeng Zhao, and its former chief compliance officer, Samuel Lim,...

Environment

Supreme Court refuses appeal by lawyer jailed for contempt in $9.5 billion Chevron environmental case

The Supreme Court refused Monday to consider the appeal of a disbarred lawyer jailed for contempt of court after he won a $9.5 billion...

Environment

Humza Yousaf expected to be named Scotland’s new first minister today after Holyrood vote

Humza Yousaf is expected to be declared Scotland’s new first minister later today. The 37-year-old has replaced Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader, triumphing over...

Technology

Microsoft says its new version of Teams is twice as fast

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella speaks during an interview in Redmond, Washington, on March 15, 2023. Chona Kasinger | Bloomberg | Getty Images Microsoft Teams...

Politics

Humza Yousaf announced as new Scottish National Party leader replacing Nicola Sturgeon

Humza Yousaf has won the SNP leadership contest and is set to be named as Scotland’s new first minister, replacing Nicola Sturgeon. The explosive...

Politics

Humza Yousaf’s leadership win is a big victory for the SNP establishment but old issues must be tackled

Humza Yousaf’s leadership win is a big victory for the SNP establishment. A close ally of Nicola Sturgeon, he was branded the “continuity” candidate...

Science

Neuralink Searching for Human Trials Partner for Brain Implant Testing

Elon Musk‘s brain implant company Neuralink has approached one of the biggest US neurosurgery centers as a potential clinical trials partner as it prepares to...

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Prince Harry arrives at High Court for phone-tapping and privacy case

Prince Harry has arrived at the High Court as legal proceedings begin in a phone-tapping and privacy case involving Associated Newspapers. It is believed...

Business

Nearly 100,000 prepayment energy meters forcibly installed last year

More than 94,000 prepayment meters were installed in homes in Britain throughout 2022, government figures show. The meters were installed by energy providers such...

Environment

Awaab Ishak: Home where toddler died is still riddled with mould more than two years later

The home where Awaab Ishak died still has problems with damp and mould more than two years after his “tragic and preventable” death. A...

Sports

Button battles heat exhaustion in NASCAR debut

2:46 AM ET Former Formula One world champion Jenson Button said that he suffered heat exhaustion and nearly retired from the race before finishing...

Business

Silicon Valley Bank acquired by First Citizen Bank

A buyer has been found for the collapsed Silicon Valley Bank, the bank whose downfall heralded the financial unrest still being felt across the...

World

‘Come to your senses now!’ Israel’s president tells Netanyahu to halt reforms as sacking sparks mass protests

Israel’s president has called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to “stop the legislative process immediately” after the PM triggered widespread protests by sacking his...

Sports

What to know, and how to watch the PHF Isobel Cup Final

Mar 24, 2023 The Premier Hockey Federation’s Isobel Cup Final will be a clash between one first-time championship contender, and one former title holder...

World

US urges Israel to ‘find compromise’ after Netanyahu sacks defence minister, sparking mass protests

The White House has urged Israel “to find a compromise as soon as possible” after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sacked his defence minister...