Fame Academy winner David Sneddon is unrecognisable 22 years on from BBC show
David Sneddon won the first series of Fame Academy in 2002 and went on to have a number one hit with the song Stop Living…
Spain court sentences ex-IMF chief to more than four years over corruption | News
Rodrigo Rato found guilty of multiple offences including corruption and money laundering.A Madrid court has sentenced former International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Rodrigo Rato to…
BBC Rip Off Britain in huge presenter shake-up 15 years after debut
Television presenter Angela Rippon is stepping down from BBC's Rip Off Britain after 15 years and will be replaced by former BBC Breakfast star, Louise…
Natural gas prices at highest for two years on cold weather concerns
Natural gas prices rose to a near two-year high amid concerns of a cold-blast winter in the northern hemisphere. Signs of a US lower supply,…
Holiday shop chain with more than 300 UK stores to close town centre site after 30 years in ‘big blow’ to high street
A HOLIDAY shop chain with more than 300 UK stores closed down a town centre location after more than 30 years.TUI has confirmed that its…
‘One Hundred Years of Solitude’ Netflix series team took creative risks
When Colombian director Laura Mora was first approached about joining the team tasked with adapting Gabriel García Márquez’s novel “One Hundred Years of Solitude” into…
Petra Nemcova recalls deadly Thailand tsunami 20 years later
Two decades after a devastating tsunami swept across Southeast Asia, Petra Nemcova is recalling what, and who, helped her survive the storm.The Czech-born supermodel spoke…
Paul Pogba’s brother sentenced to three years in extortion case
The older brother of Paul Pogba, former Manchester United midfielder, has been sentenced to a three year jail term, two years suspended, after being convicted…
After an oil spill, he took a vow of silence. Today he preaches kindness
Before watching “Planetwalker,” a short documentary released this month by L.A. Times Studios and Bloomberg Green Docs, I had never heard of John Francis. When…
Ring in 2025 with 25 exceptional New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day meals
New year, more flavor! Kickstart 2025 by enjoying a celebratory dinner or brunch at one of L.A.'s best restaurants. Source link
Water bills to rise by £31 over next five years, regulator says
Water bills are set to rise by an average of £31 per year over five years from April, the industry regulator has said.Ofwat said the…
Sergio Perez: Red Bull part ways with Mexican Formula 1 driver with two years left on contract
Red Bull's decision to drop Perez raises questions about the decision-making of team principal Christian Horner, who made the decision in May to sign him…
Adele’s ‘Million Years Ago’ to be pulled amid plagiarism case
It seems Adele will face the music for alleged plagiarism as a judge in Brazil orders a worldwide ban on one of the pop star’s…
New Year’s Eve railway chaos as train managers STRIKE over rest days as exact dates revealed
BRITS are set to be hit by New Year's Eve chaos as workers on Avanti West Coast trains are set to strike.Strikes are set to…
Can the International Criminal Court survive the next four years? | ICC
The world’s only permanent international tribunal mandated to prosecute war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide is facing its greatest challenge to date. With the…
Newsom loves fighting Big Oil. Gas utilities? Meh
Gov. Gavin Newsom has never hesitated to go to bat for electric vehicles.Even as slowing sales growth and former President Trump’s reelection have called into…
Neighbours demand we rip down two-metre high shed as it ‘breaks rules’ – we built it 3 years ago & they never had issues
A COUPLE was devastated after their neighbours demanded the destruction of their £20,000 garden cabin - three years after it was built.Catherine Curran and Martin…
Moment colossal ‘Israeli strike hits Syria’ in heaviest blitz on region for 12 YEARS – triggering earthquake sensors
THIS is the dramatic moment a colossal Israeli explosion reportedly hit Syria as part of the "heaviest strikes" on the region for more than a…
Five ‘Bali Nine’ ring members return to Australia after 19 years in prison | Drugs News
Diplomatic efforts have resolved a saga that strained relations between the two countries.Five members of the Australian “Bali Nine” drug ring have returned from Indonesia…
Disneyland OKs state’s largest wage theft settlement with workers
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday. I’m your host, Andrew J. Campa. Here’s what you need to know to start…