Detectives investigating a triple shooting in north-west London – which left a woman dead – have released an image of people who may have “vital” information. The Met Police said a black Kia Niro with distinctive alloys and number plate LA23 Michel Sadio, 44, died at the scene and two people, both in their 30s,…
This week, Yang Tengbo was identified as a 50-year-old Chinese businessman and alleged spy banned in Britain. This has raised questions about an issue that many British governments grapple with – Britain’s relationship with China. As the UK Chancellor prepares to visit China in the New Year, BBC analysis editor Ross Atkins looks at how…
sony music George Michael wrote Last Christmas in his childhood bedroom Wham’s Last Christmas becomes the UK Christmas number one for the second year running. George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley’s festive classic has topped the chart, beating songs by Mariah Carey, Gracie Abrams, Tom Grennan and Ariana Grande. Ridgeley said he was “particularly pleased” for…
Tom Ilub has resigned as president of the Rugby Football Union amid a controversy over the organisation’s executive bonuses, with Sir Bill Beaumont appointed interim president. Ilube’s departure ended the possibility of a grassroots rebellion, forcing him out of the bonus scale. Beaumont, 72, a former World Rugby chairman, has stepped down pending the appointment…
getty images The US is headed for another government shutdown after the lower house of Congress failed to pass a spending bill to keep federal agencies open. Unless Republicans and Democrats agree on a way forward, the funding will expire at midnight Friday. Here’s how we got here and what it means for Americans and…
The government has appointed 30 new Labor peers, including former MPs and Sir Keir Starmer loyalists. Sue Gray, the Prime Minister’s former chief of staff, has also been handed a seat in the House of Lords, Confirming reports at the beginning of the week, This comes just two months after he left his role as…
Following autumn defeats against Fiji, Australia and South Africa, the WRU announced it would review performances under Tierney. Tierney presented the findings of the review at a WRU board meeting this week. While Gatland remains in post, the New Zealander has been warned that performances will be further reviewed after the tournament. Tierney said, “I…
A beloved Christmas tradition started in a North Yorkshire village due to a drunken man’s mistake. Peter Routledge was shopping online after a festive season four years ago and immediately realized he had made a huge mistake. He bought an inflatable Santa that is actually bigger than his house in Poppleton. It soon became the…
Manchester City have been dealt a fresh injury blow as manager Pep Guardiola confirmed that Portugal central defender Ruben Dias has been ruled out for “three or four weeks” with a muscle injury. Dias, who suffered an injury in Saturday’s 2-1 defeat to Manchester United, will miss the entire festive program and potentially the FA…
South Wales Police Brian Whitlock was convicted of murdering Wendy Buckney in November The family of a man murdered 24 years ago have said “catastrophic failings” of the probation service enabled his killer to strike again. Brian Whitlock, 57, was given a full life sentence, meaning he will never be considered for parole. For drug-induced…
