A 28-year-old British beautician from Middlesbrough, Kimberly Hall, is facing up to 60 years in a US prison after being arrested at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport for allegedly attempting to smuggle £3.5 million worth of cocaine. Despite the severity of the charges, Hall’s father, John, 59, insists his daughter is “only guilty of stupidity” and … Read more
When the British comedian Rosie Holt heard that Rishi Sunak, then the Prime Minister and head of the Conservative Party, would be holding a snap election in July, earlier than many expected, her first thought was: “So annoying!” “The election screwed up so many things,” she told me on a recent hot afternoon. Holt was … Read more
LONDON — Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein won’t face charges of indecent assault in Britain, prosecutors announced on Thursday. The Crown Prosecution Service, which in 2022 authorized two charges of indecent assault against Weinstein, said it decided to discontinue proceedings because there was “no longer a realistic prospect of conviction.” “We have explained our decision … Read more
NEW YORK — Parisa Imanirad, a scientist and cancer researcher from San Francisco, is married and has a wide circle of friends. But once or twice a week, she goes to a restaurant by herself. Imanirad said dining alone gives her time to think or read. She tries not to touch her phone and relishes … Read more
Mortgage repossession claims in Q1 jumped over 40% in 18 months. PhotoMIX Company/Pexels.com The UK Department for Work and Pensions-backed Money and Pensions Services (MaPS) October 2023 survey of UK residents revealed that 30% had missed at least one payment during the year, with many experiencing the setback for the first time. The research showed … Read more
LONDON — Priceless paintings by Monet, Cezanne, Van Gogh and others were unharmed Saturday after firefighters worked to douse a blaze that broke out in the roof of Somerset House, a large central London arts venue, officials said. Heavy smoke and flames seen coming from the top of the historic building around noon had been … Read more
Britain’s economy grew 0.6 percent in the April-June period, a slight slowdown compared with the first three months of the year, official data showed on Thursday. The country’s economy is growing after it exited a mild recession at the end of last year, helped by inflation falling back from four-decade highs. Gross domestic product had … Read more
WASHINGTON — The ancient ritual meaning of Stonehenge is still a mystery, but researchers are one step closer to understanding how the famous stone circle was created. The unique stone lying flat at the center of the monument was brought to the site in southern England from near the tip of northeast Scotland, researchers reported … Read more
Tehran: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer have exchanged views on bilateral ties and developments in West Asia, including the situation in Gaza. In a phone call on Monday night, the two sides discussed ways to improve relations between Iran and Britain and ensure peace and stability in West Asia and … Read more
New Delhi: The Indian government has granted former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina an interim stay following the collapse of her government in the South Asian country on Monday, media reports said. During this period, India will offer comprehensive logistical support as Hasina pursues asylum in the UK, Daily Sun reported. Her stay in India … Read more
