Elon Musk did not defame British diver who helped in Thai cave rescue with “pedo guy” tweet, US jury finds. Vernon Unsworth was seeking $190m (£145m) in damages from the Tesla founder, over the tweet sent during a row last year. This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. […]
The Labour leader accused his Conservative counterpart of trying to sell off the NHS. Source link
Image copyright Alan Holmes Image caption Alan and Diane Holmes normally take a winter holiday Customers of collapsed tour operator Thomas Cook have been getting in touch with the BBC to voice their frustration at delays in processing their refunds for holidays that never took place. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) originally said all valid […]
Image copyright BLOODHOUND LSR/Charlie Sperring A British team is developing a car that will be capable of reaching 1,000mph (1,610km/h). Powered by a rocket bolted to a Eurofighter-Typhoon jet engine, the vehicle aims to show its potential by going progressively faster, year after year. Recent high-speed trials saw Bloodhound hit 628mph (1,010km/h). The next step […]
Image copyright AFP Image caption Elodie Kulik’s father Jacky had fought to bring her killers to justice A high-profile trial in France concerning the abduction, rape and killing of a 24-year-old bank manager in 2002 has ended in a conviction and 30-year jail term for the defendant. Willy Bardon was found guilty of rape and […]
Image copyright AFP Image caption Organisers estimate that half a million people are demonstrating Thousands of demonstrators are gathering in Madrid as the Spanish city hosts climate negotiations by the UN. They are calling for more ambitious climate change policy. The rally was joined by speakers including actor Javier Bardem and activist Greta Thunberg. A […]
Image copyright Stansted Airport Image caption An artist’s impression of the new arrivals terminal, which has now been put on hold Stansted Airport has put its new £150m arrivals terminal on hold while it reviews the plans. Economic and political uncertainty, fresh demands from airlines, and delays in approval for further expansion are behind the […]
Image copyright Greater Anglia Image caption Footage was released of the Norwich Road level crossing about four seconds before the train arrived A train was a quarter of a second from hitting a car on a level crossing, a report has revealed. The train, one of Greater Anglia’s new stock which came into use last […]
This article contains potential spoilers for the Netflix series Messiah Image copyright Netflix Image caption One person said naming the protagonist Al-Masih was as obvious as calling a character “Murder McMurderson” Netflix released the first trailer for its upcoming thriller Messiah this week – and inadvertently revealed a major plot twist to many Muslim viewers. […]
Australia’s capital city has been blanketed by thick smoke all week due to bushfires. Authorities warned they could not contain the blaze as more than eight fires joined together to form a “mega fire”. Scientists said prolonged drought and climate change were the reason for this year’s early and intense bushfire. Source link