New Kindle rival offers an upgrade Amazon will never match
Amazon’s Kindle remains the most popular device for eBook lovers thanks to the affordable price point, weeks-long battery life and small form factor, plus easy access to millions of books via the Kindle Store. But the limitation of the little E Ink tablet is that it’s a one-use device, only able to display books you’ve […]
Middle East crisis live: Israel accused of using ‘food as weapon of war’ in aid blockade on Gaza | Israel
Israel accused of using ‘food as a weapon of war’ as it is condemned for aid blockade on Gaza Welcome to our live coverage of the latest developments in the Middle East as Israel is widely condemned for blocking the entry of all humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip. Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said yesterday that […]
Prada in talks to buy Versace in deal that could reach almost €1.5bn | Versace
Prada is in talks to buy the Versace fashion brand from the US investor Capri Holdings for a price that could reportedly reach nearly €1.5bn (£1.2bn). Milan-based Prada and the New York-listed Capri could reach a deal for Versace this month, Bloomberg reported, although the talks could still fall apart. A deal would bring the […]
M62 traffic LIVE: Motorway closed after man dies in crash | UK | News
The M62 in Greater Manchester has been closed after a 24-year-old man died in a “tragic” collision and car fire. A vehicle crashed into a westbound bridge near Junction 19 for Heywood at around 11:45pm on Sunday, March 2, according to police. An air ambulance was called to the scene and a 24-year-old man was […]
UK drivers face £100 fines and points on licence for dangerous motorway habit
Drivers have been urged to avoid a bad motorway habit that could put them and other road users at risk of serious accidents, in addition to eye-watering fines. Whilst motorways are considered to be some of the easiest and safest roads in the country, there are still plenty of bad habits that drivers must avoid […]
Peter Mandelson criticised after saying Ukraine should give ‘unequivocal backing’ to Trump’s plan – UK politics live | Politics
Peter Mandelson criticised after saying Ukraine should give ‘unequivocal backing’ to Trump’s plan Good morning. Domestic politics has not gone away, but it is all being eclipsed at the moment by the Ukraine crisis, and the efforts Keir Starmer is leading to develop a Europe-led peace plan and – crucially – to keep the US […]
Seth Jones joins defending Cup champion Panthers on busy day of NHL trades
Defencemen Seth Jones and Ryan Lindgren and forward Gustav Nyquist were on the move on Saturday as three Central Division teams got a jump on the NHL’s looming trade deadline. The Colorado Avalanche got the ball rolling with another splash by acquiring Lindgren and forward Jimmy Vesey in a trade with the New York Rangers. […]
Paul Weller names seven songs that ‘shaped his career in music’ | Music | Entertainment
When it comes to recognisable people in music, Paul Weller is up there with some real British icons. The singer, 66, is often referred to as the “Modfather”, as he inspired many Britpop bands such as Oasis. Weller shot to fame when he hit the scene as part of the rock band The Jam in […]
Oscars fashion winners … the silver age of Hollywood, with a splash of pink and yellow | Fashion
Anora is a fairytale about holding on to humanity in a cold and ruthless world, clinging to romance in a climate of porn, and staying true to your values in a transactional culture. Which is the story that fashion at the Oscars has been telling for years. Its red carpet is the ultimate expression of […]
Rachel Reeves dealt blow as another Labour MP opposes tax raid on farmers | Politics | News
Rachel Reeves is facing fresh pressure after another Labour MP came out against the inheritance tax raid on farmers. The Chancellor has faced an ongoing backlash for imposing a 20% rate on farms worth more than £1million. Henry Tufnell, who represents Mid and South Pembrokeshire, became the third Labour MP to publicly speak out against […]