British spies have been playing a key role in defending Ukraine from widespread Russian cyber attacks since the start of the invasion, it has been confirmed. The damage caused by Russian hackers would have been “very significant” without the British assistance, Leo Docherty, a junior foreign office minister, said. He told Sky News the UK
Month: October 2022
So it’s all a “political witch-hunt”, is it? That was the claim made by the embattled Suella Braverman on Halloween. For a gruelling hour and 40 minutes, she faced the wrath of opposition MPs over the Manston migration crisis, but delighted her supporters on the Tory benches. In a noisy Commons showdown, the combative and
Elon Musk has fired Twitter’s board of directors and appointed himself its sole member. According to a company filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, Bret Taylor, former chairman of the board, and Parag Agrawal, former chief executive, are among the nine ousted directors. Mr Musk completed his $44bn takeover of the social media
The man accused of attacking the husband of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told police he wanted to hold her hostage and “break her kneecaps”, according to court papers. The US Justice Department has charged David DePape, 42, with assault and attempted kidnapping. The two counts carry up to 50 years in prison, the department
It’s the equivalent of lockdown for anything with feathers. As of Monday 7 November, all kept birds – whether they are large free-range flocks or hobby racing pigeons – will have to be kept indoors or in covered outdoor cages. Biosecurity measures like disinfecting vehicles, equipment and boots are required as well as bans on
“I think it’s a civil war,” Zach Scherer told me. We were sitting on the back of his Trump-branded pick-up truck earlier this week when he made the prediction. “I think that’s the only thing that’s going to bring America back together after this election if we lose.” Civil war? When I moved to America
Cormac Roth, musician and youngest son of actor Tim Roth, has died from cancer, his family have announced. It was confirmed that he passed away surrounded by his family, on Sunday 16 October, following a year’s battle with the disease. A talented guitarist, composer and producer, Cormac revealed on Instagram that he had been diagnosed
Suella Braverman has said she “never ignored legal advice” about sending migrants to hotels from an overcrowded processing centre. The home secretary said she knew “the importance of taking legal advice into account” and never tried to stop migrants from the Manston processing centre from being sent to hotels. “At every point, I’ve worked hard
Rhinoceros horns, across all species, have steadily shrunk over the past century and scientists believe it may be due to hunting. The research, published in the journal People And Nature, is based on analysis of numerous photos of the animals collected over the last 140 years. Rhino horns are often trophy hunted or used in
The Home Office has been told to “get a grip” over the issues at the Manston migrant processing centre – as a new report reveals detainees were not allowed to close toilet doors fully and had to sleep on the floor. Some migrants have not been allowed access to mobile phones to inform their families
Instagram has said it has resolved a “bug” after thousands of users suddenly had their accounts suspended. Users around the world have posted on other social media platforms on Monday to ask why they have been locked out of their profiles, having received a message saying: “We suspended your account on October 31, 2022. “We’re
K-Pop star and actor Lee Jihan has been confirmed as one of the victims of the Seoul Halloween stampede that has killed over 150 people. Jihan, 24, found fame on a South Korean singing competition, before successfully moving into to acting. The two agencies representing the star – 935 Entertainment and 9Auto Entertainment – confirmed
Elon Musk has asked his Twitter followers whether he should bring back Vine. Less than a week after completing his contentious $44bn takeover, the self-anointed “Chief Twit” appears open to relaunching the short-form video app axed by his new company back in 2016. “Bring back Vine?” tweeted Musk in the early hours of Monday, with
Whether or not Rishi Sunak will attend COP27 is “under review”, Downing Street has confirmed – as the PM faces mounting calls to attend the climate conference in Egypt. Asked if the prime minister will be attending the summit, a Number 10 spokesperson said that “any attendance at COP would depend on progress on preparation
People who vape experience “worrisome changes” in their blood pressure and heart rate immediately afterwards, according to a new study. Researchers assessed the impact of using e-cigarettes among regular users, those who smoke traditional cigarettes, and others who consume no nicotine. They took measurements of heart rate and blood pressure before and then up to
Wheat and other wholesale food costs have risen sharply after Russia withdraws from an export deal designed to ensure crucial supplies flow from war-torn Ukraine. Wheat futures jumped almost 6% on Monday while corn rose more than 2% – reflecting renewed concerns around shortages that have dogged markets since Moscow’s decision to invade its neighbour
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