“A routine emergency. Nothing to get too excited about.” That was how Chief Joseph Pfeifer’s day started on 11 September, 2001, in New York, as he dealt with reports of a smell of gas. The senior firefighter was in downtown Manhattan when the world changed at 8.46am. Image: Almost 3,000 people died during the 9/11
Month: September 2021
Boris Johnson has refused to rule out further tax rises prior to the next general election as he defended his abandonment of a Conservative manifesto promise not to raise National Insurance contributions. After unveiling his plan for a hike in National Insurance contributions by 1.25% to pay for the social care system in England and
The Taliban has appointed several old guard members to Afghanistan’s caretaker government. Among those appointed to the new interim cabinet as interior minister is Sarajuddin Haqqani, who is on the FBI’s most-wanted list. Interim prime minister Mullah Hasan Akhund had headed the Taliban government in Kabul during the last years of its rule. Image: The
From Kristen Stewart’s portrayal of Diana to the hugely anticipated return of a fan-favourite TV show, the London Film Festival is back as cinemas are filling up once again. Hot on the heels of the release of the latest James Bond film No Time To Die, which has smashed box office records, the prestigious film
Two Metropolitan Police officers are being investigated for possible misconduct over the investigation into the disappearance of Richard Okorogheye, the police watchdog has said. Lawyers for the 19-year-old‘s family claimed one officer failed to pass on the fact Mr Okorogheye suffered from sickle cell anaemia to the missing persons team after being contacted by his
Cardi B has given birth to her second child with husband rapper Offset, who she filed to divorce from a year ago. The WAP rapper revealed the news on Instagram, with a picture of her newborn son wrapped in a blue blanket. Partner Offset, who is part of the group Migos, is pictured looking at
El Salvador’s move to become the first country in the world to make Bitcoin legal tender was marred on launch day when the government’s digital wallet system crashed. President Nayib Bukele confirmed that the Chivo Wallet had been taken offline following complaints about installation problems. No time has been given for when it will be
Boris Johnson has announced a major shake-up of social care funding in England. A hike in National Insurance will pay for a pledge made when Mr Johnson became prime minister in 2019 to “fix the broken care system”. However, this means he will be breaking his promise to not raise taxes, which has angered Tory
National Insurance contributions will rise by 1.25% to pay for the social care system in England in a bid to end the “unpredictable and catastrophic costs” faced by many. A social care package, which the prime minister has called “the biggest catch-up programme” in the NHS’s history, will be funded through a new, UK-wide 1.25%
Nicole Scherzinger has been hit with a lawsuit which claims she demanded “complete creative control” for the upcoming Pussycat Dolls tour. Choreographer Robin Antin, who founded and runs the Pussycat Dolls, claims that Scherzinger is refusing to take part in the group’s reunion tour unless she gets a controlling share of the the business PCD
Taliban gunmen fired into the air to disperse anti-Pakistan protestors in the capital of Afghanistan. Video clips on Tuesday showed people running as gunfire was heard. There were no immediate reports of injuries. People are protesting against the Taliban and Pakistan’s alleged interference in Afghanistan’s affairs, with the Islamist group calling the neighbouring nation its
Scientists have recorded footage of a juvenile Angelshark in the UK for the first time, offering hope that the critically endangered species is breeding in Welsh waters. Angelsharks are true sharks but have unusually flat bodies and fins, resembling rays. Although generally docile they have been known to bite divers that approach them. The species
Teachers lack the resources needed to “stamp out [the] root causes” of extremist views among children in classrooms in England, a study suggests. Staff say they are concerned about the increase in pupils looking at hateful content online and developing dangerous ideas linked to racism, homophobia and conspiracy theories. Extremism is being allowed to flourish
Only Fools And Horses star John Challis has cancelled a speaking tour due to ill health. Challis, 79, began a 30-date schedule which has now been axed “with immediate effect” after just one show. The actor is most famous for starring as second-hand car dealer Boycie alongside Sir David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst. In a
The Wire actor Michael K Williams has died at the age of 54, police in New York say. Williams, who was known for his role as Omar Little in the hit TV crime drama, was found by officers at his Brooklyn home at around 2pm on Monday. His death is being investigated as a possible
Boris Johnson is expected to raise national insurance by about 1.2% to pay for a pledge to end the “catastrophic costs” of social care, a move Tory MPs claim amounts to a £10bn tax raid. On Tuesday, he is planning a major launch of a long-awaited shake-up which he claims will fulfil a pledge he
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