Posts by Kim browne
Man rushed to hospital after ‘car falls’ from Luton Airport car park
A car is understood to have fallen from a multi-storey car park at Luton Airport, leaving a man with what are thought to be serious injuries. Bedfordshire Police said in a statement that emergency services were called shortly before 11am on Sunday. Officers said the incident involved a single vehicle at a multi-storey car park…
Read MorePolice manhunt continues for suspect in killing of Minnesota lawmaker and husband
Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for free Your guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the world Police on Sunday continued their search for Vance Boelter, the suspect in the politically motivated killing of Minnesota state representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, and the shooting of state senator John Hoffman…
Read MorePolice investigating Ballymena riots vow to ‘seek justice’ as they search for more suspects
Police are working “night and day” to catch those involved in rioting in Ballymena, a senior officer has said. There was a reduction in disorder last night, following five consecutive nights of violence on the streets of Northern Ireland. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said there were some “sporadic disturbances” on Saturday, which…
Read MoreIsrael is achieving its goals in Iran — so far
Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for free Your guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the world The author is former chief of MI6 and UK ambassador to the UN As the US leans out of the Middle East, the countries of the region are addressing their security concerns on…
Read MoreWoman, 23, dies after falling in water at beauty spot in Scottish Highlands
A woman has died after falling into the water at a popular beauty spot in the Scottish Highlands. The 23-year-old had fallen into the water in the Rogie Falls area of Wester Ross. Police Scotland confirmed emergency services attended the scene after being called at 1.45pm on Saturday. “However, [she] was pronounced dead at the…
Read MoreThe fallout from Israel’s strikes on Iranian energy sites
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. A series of Israeli attacks on Iran’s oil and gas facilities is threatening further turmoil for markets, as concerns grow of escalation in a region that holds half of the world’s oil reserves. What was…
Read More‘Happy Father’s Day, Papa’: Royal children share ‘before and after’ photos with Prince William
Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis have wished their “Papa”, Prince William, a happy Father’s Day. The post on the Prince and Princess of Wales’s official social media pages features two photos – captioned “before and after”. The children are seen hugging their father – and then piling on top of him. The post…
Read MoreHot air balloon crashes in Turkey, leaving one person dead and 19 injured
One person has died and 19 others have been injured after a hot air balloon crashed in Turkey. The accident occurred near the Ihlara Valley in Aksaray province, the Ilhas News Agency said. The pilot died and 19 Indonesian tourists were injured, with the incident happening after a sudden change of wind, according to officials.…
Read MoreControversial FIFA Club World Cup begins – with newly knighted David Beckham joining fans at Hard Rock stadium
The new-look FIFA Club World Cup (CWC) has begun, kicking off with a goalless game between Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami and Al Ahly. While many would have expected the Argentine legend to be named “man of the match”, it was Miami’s goalkeeper that took home the accolade – Oscar Ustari made eight saves, including one…
Read MoreThe nuclear mountain that haunts Israel
To Israeli military planners, it is akin to Mount Doom: a tightly guarded nuclear enrichment plant, buried half a kilometre beneath a mountain, which is ringed by air defences and symbolically situated near the ancient religious city of Qom. To Tehran the Fordow facility symbolises its desire to safeguard its nuclear programme, designed to survive…
Read MoreIsraeli attacks revive bitter Iranian memories of 1980s Iraq war
On the first night of Israel’s air strikes on Tehran, Sanam, a mother in her fifties, struggled to convince her teenage daughter to sleep on the living room floor instead of in her own bed near a window. For many of Sanam’s generation, the explosions in Iran’s capital after decades of peace are unsettling echoes…
Read MoreGavin Newsom, California’s resister-in-chief
Trump’s decision to send troops into Los Angeles gives the governor a chance to sell political pushback to the country Source link
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