The celebrated author of Money and London Fields, whose works defined the 80s and 90s literary scene, died of oesophageal cancer on Friday at his home in Florida Martin Amis, the influential author of era-defining novels including Money and London Fields, and the memoir Experience, has died at the age […]
Month: May 2023
Kyiv says situation is ‘critical’ and ‘heavy fighting’ is ongoing while Russia says capture of ruined city ‘has been completed’ Russia says it has fully captured the smashed eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut, which would mark an end to the longest and bloodiest battle of the 15-month war, although the […]
News comes after reports of tension between Schofield and his co-presenter Holly Willoughby Will the Phil and Holly saga put an end to the absurd notion of the TV couple? Phillip Schofield is stepping down as co-host of This Morning “with immediate effect”, he has announced amid reports of a […]
Third league crown in a row for Pep Guardiola’s side FA Cup and Champions League finals to come for City Manchester City have won the Premier League title for the third season in a row after Arsenal were defeated 1-0 by Nottingham Forest on Saturday evening. It is the fifth […]
Indian rice tycoon Karan Chanana, who gave the Conservatives more than £220,000, is under scrutiny by India’s finance ministry A leading Tory donor who has given more than £220,000 to the party is being investigated over allegations of fraud and money laundering. Karan Chanana, head of the global rice brand […]
Leaders expected to form council that will discuss response if states such as Russia and China boycott trade for political reasons The UK and other G7 countries are planning collective action against Russia and China if they threaten trade boycotts for political reasons, announcing a new body to deal with […]
Signs that NHS’s inability to offer prompt care is creating surge in people resorting to private care Patients are paying up to £550 an hour to see private GPs amid frustration at the delays many face getting an appointment with an NHS family doctor. Growing numbers of paid-for GP services […]
Wildlife and environment groups condemn plan promising renewable energy for 600,000 homes Plans for a renewable energy tidal barrier linking Norfolk and Lincolnshire have sparked fierce debate between scientists, wildlife charities and a port company CEO who is leading the project. Entrepreneur James Sutcliffe, who has managed and advised port […]
Marcelo Xavier accused of indirectly contributing on the grounds that he failed to take steps to protect workers in Amazon Federal police have brought criminal charges against the former head of Brazil’s Indigenous protection agency for alleged acts of omission they believe indirectly paved the way for the murders of […]
Titan of sports, movies and civil rights activism dead at 87 Spokeswoman says Brown died on Thursday in Los Angeles Jim Brown: a life in pictures Pro Football Hall of Famer Jim Brown, the unstoppable running back who retired at the peak of his brilliant career to become an actor […]