Asked if he wanted tougher policing of language used during marches, or if he wanted to stop some protests altogether, Sir Keir Starmer told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme: “I think certainly the first, and I think there are instances for the latter.” Source link
The average wait for a test in England and Scotland has hit 22 weeks, up from five weeks before the pandemic, leading to frustration and attempts to jump the line. Source link
Ronny Mauricio hit a go-ahead home run in the seventh inning and the New York Mets rallied for a 4-3 victory over the Angels on Friday night in the opener of a nine-game road trip. The win — just the Mets’ fourth in their last 21 games — came a few hours after president of…
The analyst who slapped the only sell rating on Shopify Inc. over valuation concerns ahead of its blistering rout said it’s still too soon to jump back in. Source link
Netflix is reportedly developing a prequel spinoff to The Crown that would take viewers deep into British royal history. The new series would span nearly five decades, from Queen Victoria’s death in 1901 to Queen Elizabeth II’s wedding in 1947. PopBase shared the news on social media Thursday. The entertainment news account explained that the…
Visitors can apply for a five-year visa if they take lessons in “soft power” activities like the Thai martial art. Training does not have to be grueling, and sparring is optional. Source link
Why aren’t Democrats more popular, given the president’s low approval ratings in significant areas such as the economy? And what do Americans really think of Donald Trump? In this special episode of Americast, recorded live at Maida Vale studios in London for Castfest (celebrating some of the BBC’s best loved news podcasts) we look at…
HOUSTON — LeBron James knew what was at stake in this first-round playoff series and that it was on his shoulders to meet the moment and have his teammates follow his lead. James simply elevated his play like he has so many times over his illustrious 23-year NBA career, playing with a purpose and willing the Lakers…
Cherry blossom viewing, or hanami, is a cherished rite in Japan. Some Japanese are also doing it in South Korea. Source link
President Donald Trump expressed displeasure with the current state of negotiations with Iran but stopped short of threatening fresh military action in the nine-week conflict that’s triggered a global energy crisis. Mona Yacoubian, Director of the Middle East Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins Bloomberg to discuss the ongoing diplomatic deadlock regarding the…