Oscar Pistorius has been freed on parole nearly 11 years after murdering his girlfriend in a case that made global headlines. The former Paralympic champion – once celebrated as the ‘blade runner’ – was granted parole in November and today left a South African jail and is now at home, South Africa’s correctional services department
Sir Keir Starmer said it is “nonsense” to suggest he would duck TV debates with Rishi Sunak during the general election campaign. The Labour leader insisted he was happy to exchange views with the prime minister at any time, following reports that Labour aides would prefer him to avoid televised clashes that could get personal
Open Extended Reactions In the end, Real Madrid chose the comfortable route, the path of least resistance, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Extending Carlo Ancelotti’s deal, which was due to expire on June 30, 2024, by another two seasons means, above all, playing the percentages. You know what you get and what you
Sir Keir Starmer has refused to commit to unfreezing tax thresholds if Labour wins the next general election, saying he won’t make promises he can’t keep. However, the Labour leader was firmer in his position on inheritance tax, telling Sky News if the Tories reduce it, he will reverse that change because he does not
The new year has brought with it a gripping, scandalous new TV drama – but the tale it tells is very real. Mr Bates vs The Post Office depicts the story of former subpostmasters and subpostmistresses who were held liable by the Post Office for financial discrepancies thrown up by its computerised accounting system, Horizon.
Dec 31, 2023, 11:20 AM ET Cale Yarborough, a three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion in the 1970s, has died at the age of 84. Yarborough’s crowning achievements include four Daytona 500 victories and five Southern 500 wins. His championships in 1976, 1977 and 1978 made him the only driver to win three straight NASCAR titles
A full transcript detailing air traffic control conversations moments before the fatal plane crash at Tokyo’s Haneda airport has been released by authorities in Japan. The transcript shows the discussions between the airport’s control tower and the two planes – one a Japan Airlines (JAL) passenger jet and the other a smaller coastguard plane –
Some 40 of 250 previously sealed documents relating to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have been released by a US court. After Judge Loretta Preska ruled they could be unsealed in December and no objections were made, the first set of court papers were published on 3 January. They largely consist of legal arguments
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Skyline of Riyadh in Saudi Arabia. Simon Dawson | Bloomberg | Getty Images Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) was the top spender among global sovereign wealth funds last year, accounting for about a quarter of the $124 billion splashed by state-owned investors, according to a preliminary report by research consultancy Global SWF. The Saudi
Armed police officers have launched a manhunt after shots were fired at a cinema and a small business. Merseyside Police said that at about 8.50pm on Wednesday they received reports a firearm had been discharged in Showcase Cinemas on East Lancashire Road in the Croxteth area. The incident came 20 minutes after shots were fired
Imported foods may be labelled when they do not meet welfare standards, as the government considers measures to help shoppers “buy British”. Environment Secretary Steve Barclay is set to announce plans to change labelling on goods to clarify if it is produced to the highest standards, as part of sweeping reform to support farmers. Mr
In this article XRX Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Signage is displayed outside the Xerox headquarters in Norwalk, Connecticut. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images Xerox on Wednesday announced it will cut 15% of its workforce as part of a plan to implement a new organizational structure and operating model. Xerox, which offers
Carol Vorderman has branded failed London mayoral candidate Shaun Bailey “sexist” for saying she is not a “serious political commentator” due to pictures she posts on social media. The television presenter posted on X that Lord Bailey – who was made a Conservative peer by Boris Johnson – was a “misogynist” and branded him #SexistShaun.
Several NHS trusts across England have declared critical incidents on the first day of the junior doctors’ strike, while some are calling for staff to return to work amid patient safety concerns. The six-day walkout – the longest in NHS history – began on Wednesday as junior doctors who are members of the British Medical
Bring home your own EV charger with this level 2 offering from ChargePoint at its lowest price yet of $481. The savings continue over to a New Year’s event on Greenworks electric snow blowers at 30% off, alongside a collection of discounted e-bikes and all of the other new Green Deals to kick off 2024.