Markets edgy on US-China trade war fears
AFP Asian shares have been hit by fears that US President Donald Trump’s plan for tariffs on up to $60bn of Chinese products could trigger a trade war. Japan’s Nikkei 225 index fell 4.5% and the Shanghai Composite fell 3.6%. China responded to news of the planned tariffs by saying that while it did not […]
Morgan Wallen sentenced after throwing chair off Nashville roof
Country music star Morgan Wallen has been sentenced to two years’ probation after throwing a chair from the roof of a Tennessee bar. The I Had Some Help singer must also spend seven days at an education centre for driving under the influence after he pleaded guilty to two counts of reckless endangerment. The 31-year […]
Scots firm developing biodegradable packaging
Getty Images A substance found in langoustine shells is key to the process of making the compostable packaging A Scottish company is developing a biodegradable food wrapping using waste material from shellfish. Cuantec is extracting a natural substance called chitin from shells after processing langoustines. The chitin is turned into a more soluble product, chitosan, […]
Jogger attacker identified by facial recognition
A man who assaulted a female jogger in a park in January has been sentenced to a community order. Philip Daniel, 32, from Barry grabbed the woman in Bute Park, Cardiff as she was running on 31 January at 11:40 BST. She was able to push him away, but managed to take a photograph of […]
Edwin Poots warns of job losses and food shortages
LIAM MCBURNEY/PA Edwin Poots said he has asked senior UK government figures to consider unilaterally revoking the NI Protocol The Stormont minister whose officials are responsible for the new Irish Sea border has said some food will be unavailable if changes are not made. DUP Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has also said jobs could be […]
South Africa’s deadly love affair with guns
AFP For the last six years Penson Mlotshwa has been carrying a gun with him wherever he goes in the South African city of Johannesburg. To the shops, restaurants and even the gym. His gun has become an extension of him as the country battles record levels of crime. “I’m not a fortune teller – […]
Obituary: Hugh Hefner – BBC News
In 2012 he married his third wife, Crystal Harris, when he was 86 – 60 years older than his bride. A libertarian by nature, Hefner’s Playboy Foundation continued to support freedom of expression and First Amendment rights. He also donated large sums of money to the Democratic Party, including Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign. He was […]
French tech firm Expleo to create 100 jobs
Google The Concourse building Belfast houses Expleo’s offices A French technology company has said it will double its Belfast workforce to 200 over the next two years. Expleo is an engineering, software and consultancy company with about 15,000 employees worldwide. It said the expansion will “add depth” to its local operations, with new roles in […]
Rap group sue record label over royalties
British rap group Bad Boy Chiller Crew have lodged a legal claim against their record label at the High Court, and say they are owed about £400,000 in unpaid royalties. The Bradford trio are known for their high-energy bassline anthems, and were nominated for the Brit Award for best group last year. They say they […]
Calls for better workplace social distancing guidance
PA Media Many workers are concerned guidelines are not clear enough There are calls for employers to apply better social distancing guidelines and measures in the workplace to prevent the transmission of coronavirus. Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham says companies are “nowhere near observing” distancing rules. He said he had been contacted by more […]