How a Hollywood giant faced his reckoning
Kelly-Leigh Cooper BBC News Getty Images As jurors were sworn in for Harvey Weinstein’s trial in New York, the judge told them in no uncertain terms that this case was not intended to be a referendum on the #MeToo movement as a whole. But the trial, which ended with him being convicted of rape and […]
Why is NY Governor Andrew Cuomo under pressure?
Getty Images Governor Cuomo’s daily virus briefings earned him a fan following at the start of the pandemic Longtime New York Governor Andrew Cuomo – seen by some Americans as a hero of the pandemic – is now facing allegations of a Covid cover-up, bullying and harassment. Mr Cuomo, who has been governor for more […]
Lightning strike ‘partly to blame’ for power cut
Ian Westbrook BBC Business reporter PA Media Train passengers were guided by torchlight at some stations during the power cut The National Grid outage affected homes, businesses and transport, and while power was restored quite quickly, disruption continued into the next day. That could lead to a financial penalty. The investigation – what happens next? […]
Pedro Martinez Losa: Scotland appoint Bordeaux manager as head coach
Pedro Martinez Losa said he has waited years to become Scotland head coach – after replacing Shelley Kerr more than seven months after she stood down. The Spaniard, 45, won trophies with Rayo Vallecano and Arsenal before joining Bordeaux in 2019. Kerr left in December, with Stuart McLaren overseeing the final matches of the unsuccessful […]
Why 12 is the magic number when it comes to composting
Lucy Hooker Business reporter, BBC News The Bay Calum Richardson was determined from the outset to eliminate plastic from his restaurant The BBC’s Circular Economy series highlights the ways we are designing systems to reduce the waste modern society generates, by reusing and repurposing products. This week we look at compostable and biodegradable packaging. Stonehaven, […]
Kevin Spacey seeks treatment as more stars face harassment claims
Getty Images The actor won Oscars in 1996 and 2000 Kevin Spacey has said he is seeking treatment after facing allegations of sexual misconduct from a string of men. A representative for the actor said he “is taking the time necessary to seek evaluation and treatment”. They did not give any information about what kind […]
‘Outrage’ over death sentences and ‘William like Diana’
The two British citizens sentenced to death by a Russian proxy court in eastern Ukraine are pictured on many front pages. The Daily Mirror describes the verdicts as “barbaric” and a possible attempt to gain “political leverage.” The Metro dubs the men “Putin’s pawns”. The Independent suggests Moscow could use them as a “bargaining chip” […]
National Gallery buys work by pioneering female artist
National Gallery Photographic Department Self Portrait as Saint Catherine of Alexandria by Artemisia Gentileschi The National Gallery has bought a rare painting by 17th Century Italian artist Artemisia Gentileschi for £3.6m. Gentileschi is considered one of the most accomplished painters of her age. “The acquisition of this great painting realises a long-held dream of increasing […]
European stock markets fall as Trump says he will hit EU with tariffs – live updates
Drugs, immigration, deficits: Why is Trump threatening tariffs?published at 07:50 Greenwich Mean Time 07:50 GMT Image source, ReutersImage caption, Part of the US-Mexico border wall From Tuesday, tariffs of 25% will hit Canadian and Mexican goods entering the US, with 10% on Chinese goods. But why? Canada: The White House said on Saturday that tariffs […]
Why 26 Korean words have been added to Oxford English Dictionary
Getty Images BTS are a global K-pop phenomenon Whether it’s watching a show like Squid Game or listening to BTS hits such as Butter or Dynamite, chances are you’ve had some kind of Korean influence in your life. And now that South Korean influence has reached the Oxford English Dictionary (OED). The “accepted authority on […]