Television channels, airports and banks around the world have been knocked offline in a massive outage causing Windows computers to suddenly shut down. Sky News’s breakfast show was not on air on Friday morning, replaced by archive footage. Downdetector, a website which monitors outages, reported sudden spikes in problems with websites including Microsoft applications, banking...
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Djokovic to face another potentially hostile Wimbledon crowd
“I mean are you focused only on that or any questions about the match, or something like that? Or is it solely focused on that? This is the third question already, I said what I have to say, maybe we can speak about something else.” As the interviewer suggested his opponent was “going to be...
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Wimbledon blames rain for drop in spectators in first week
The weather for the tennis does not look likely to improve immediately, as yellow weather warnings for rain have been issued by the forecaster across parts of southern England and south Wales on Monday night and in northern Scotland on Tuesday night. Andrea Bishop, of the Met Office, said: “It has been a damp start...
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Shein London stock market float would trigger talks on tax, Reynolds suggests
Fast fashion retailer Shein would be expected to meet “ethical and moral targets” on “all aspects of business” if it lists on the London Stock Exchange, according to the Business Secretary. Jonathan Reynolds said he is “concerned” about a “loophole” which allows firms to avoid import duties by shipping small packages directly to customers. He...
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‘Starmageddon’ and the ‘Tory-ectomy’: How the world reacted to Labour’s election win
Spain’s newspapers reported the massive margin of victory for Labour but told readers Sir Keir has not enraptured Britons as a new charismatic leader of the people. El País said on its front page that it had been a “historic triumph” for Labour. But Rafa de Miguel, the newspaper’s UK correspondent, described Sir Keir as...
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Keir Starmer pledges government of national service in first address
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UK Woman Murdered Parents, Lived With Their Dead Bodies For Several Years
She will be sentenced on October 10 and 11. A woman from the United Kingdom pleaded guilty to murdering her parents and living in their home for several years after, as per a report in the Independent. Virginia McCullough, 36, entered a guilty plea to the murders of Lois McCullough, aged 71, and John McCullough,...
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Greens set out charter for small businesses to help high streets thrive
The Green Party has committed to helping the UK’s high streets thrive in a green economy by setting out a charter for small businesses. Under its proposals, the party is offering to create regional mutual banks to drive investment in decarbonisation, rejoin the EU customs union, and give VAT and rates exemptions to businesses. It...
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Swinney criticises Jack’s election bets as ‘totally and utterly unethical’
Scottish Secretary Alister Jack should be barred from going to the House of Lords for “totally and utterly unethical” behaviour betting on the timing of the General Election, Scotland’s First Minister has said. John Swinney accused Mr Jack of having used information he “gleaned around the cabinet table” when gambling on the date of the...
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Minehunting exercise in Scottish waters is of vital importance – Ukrainian navy
The importance of a training operation in Scotland to help Ukraine and its allies find and dispose of mines in the Black Sea “cannot be underestimated”, a senior Ukrainian navy officer has said. Final preparations are underway ahead of the launch of Exercise Sea Breeze 2024, which this year aims to help Ukraine and its...
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General election 2024: Gambling watchdog widens election betting inquiry
The Conservative Party confirmed to The Sunday Telegraph that he had taken a leave of absence. Tony Lee, the party’s director of campaigning, and his wife Laura Saunders, a candidate in Bristol North West, are also under investigation. The loss of two senior figures at a time when Labour’s poll lead over the Tories remains...
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Brits warned to be careful as it’s claimed this week’s full moon will ‘bring chaos’
A whole lot is going on with the cosmos this week as our skies are set to be lit up with a stunning full moon. However, it’s clear the astrological phenomenon is far from just a pretty sight as Brits have been issued a warning to be extra careful, as it’s claimed this week’s full...