‘I screamed and the world listened’: how astronaut Amanda Nguyen survived rape to fight for other victims | Women
Behind a hospital curtain, under strip lighting, with a specialist nurse and a rape crisis volunteer at her side, Amanda Nguyen lay dazed and bruised. Her body and soul hurt in places she didn’t know could hurt. She felt icy cold but at the same time burning hot – she was, she said, a cold […]
Canada, U.S. offered Uyghurs in Thailand asylum before their deportation to China: sources
Canada and the United States offered to resettle 48 ethnic Uyghurs held in detention in Thailand over the past decade, sources told Reuters, but Bangkok took no action for fear of upsetting China, where they were covertly deported last week. Thailand has defended the deportation, which came despite calls from United Nations human rights experts, saying that it acted in […]
Drivers face £100 fine for ‘inconsiderate’ parking habit
Motorists have been urged to avoid making one surprisingly common parking mistake that could see them face eye-watering fines. Whether they are heading to a holiday attraction with loved ones or simply visiting the local supermarket, finding a parking space that is wide enough can be a frustrating experience. However, Graham Conway, Managing Director of […]
German debt ‘bazooka’ sends stocks, euro rallying and bond yields soaring; dollar slides – business live | Business
European markets rally, led by Dax; bond yields jump; euro and sterling rise European markets are rallying, with defence stocks soaring, after Germany’s prospective partners in government, the CDU/CSU and SPD, agreed on a major loosening of Germany’s fiscal straitjacket – described as “a really big bazooka” by economists. European defence names have jumped on […]
Six Nations LIVE: England star ‘really hurt’ as Borthwick announces squad for Italy clash | Rugby | Sport
England hooker Jamie George has spoken out on his struggles after being relieved of the England captaincy by Steve Borthwick. George, set to win his 100th cap this Sunday, said: “It was really challenging, it was really difficult. That hurt, it really did and the first thing on my mind was: ‘Is that me?’ “It […]
Universal credit website down: Thousands unable to access HMRC and Gov.uk pages | UK | News
The Universal Credit website is down, with thousands of people unable to access Gov.uk and HMRC pages. Downdetector – which allows users to report issues with apps and websites – has reported a huge spike in issues since 5am. According to the platform, 57% of users have reported problems logging in to their accounts with […]
UK drivers warned as two million at risk of £1,000 fine
Motorists across the UK have been urged to check their driving licence for one thing in order to avoid fines of up to £1,000 the next time they get behind the wheel. Whilst many drivers are aware that their licence periodically needs to be renewed to remain on the roads, a study by Confused.com found […]
Arab leaders endorse Gaza rebuild scheme as alternative to Trump’s plan to ‘take over’ region – Middle East crisis live | World news
Opening summary Arab leaders have endorsed a plan to rebuild the Gaza Strip under the future administration of the Palestinian Authority (PA), presenting an alternative to US president Donald Trump’s widely condemned proposal to take over the territory and displace its people. The prospect of the PA governing Gaza remains far from certain, however, reports […]
Emma Raducanu reveals the scary four-word stalker message that had her ‘really worried’ | Tennis | Sport
Emma Raducanu has admitted that she was left ‘really worried’ by a short message from the fixated fan who approached her at the Dubai Tennis Championships. The young Brit was left visibly distressed during her second-round match against Karolina Muchova when she noticed the man was in the crowd. She appeared to break down in […]
Just three weeks to save our Cash ISAs! Rachel Reeves must axe £4k cut | Personal Finance | Finance
Britons love their Cash ISAs – and we have the figures to prove it. A clear majority oppose a sharp cut to the £20,000 Cash ISA allowance, with older savers most alarmed. Reeves targets them at her own risk. Three in four savers age 55 and over oppose the Cash ISA allowance being cut, new […]