Two top executives of a New York-based technology services firm charged alongside the highest-ranking U.S. Navy admiral ever to face criminal indictment for bribery are fighting the charges, challenging federal prosecutors’ decision to bring what one of their lawyers called a “politically motivated” military corruption case. Charlie Kim, 50, and Meghan Messenger, 47, are set […]
In a major upset, Switzerland knocked out Euro 2020 champions Italy 2-0 in their last-16 match in Berlin. Switzerland dumped reigning champions Italy out of Euro 2024 with a stunning 2-0 victory to reach the quarterfinals for the second time in their history. Murat Yakin’s supremely well-drilled side outplayed the flat two-time winners in the […]
Getty Images There was a lot to chew on in the party manifestos on health and the NHS, with promises to cut waiting lists, modernise hospitals and create more GP and dentist appointments. But plans around prevention were in short supply on these political menus – as were proposals about how to help us stay […]
1 day ago By Liv McMahon, BBC News Getty Images Marks & Spencer is launching a new service for clothing repairs and alterations. From August, customers will be able to book through a dedicated online hub and have their fixed items posted back to them within seven to ten days. The work will be carried out by […]
One person in England has died linked to the ongoing E. coli outbreak, the UK Health Security Agency has said. The person died in May and had underlying health conditions, the agency said. Another person in England, who also had underlying health conditions, died within 28 days of being infected with the current strain, but […]
DETROIT — Miles Russell’s pants don’t fit. He didn’t mean to show off his ankles during Thursday’s first round of the Rocket Mortgage Classic. It’s just, the inseam he was measured for recently no longer applies. He hit a growth spurt soon after and now measures 5-foot-7, but stuck with pants meant for a wee […]
BBC The computer expert who helped build the faulty Horizon software has finally spoken under oath about his involvement in the Post Office scandal. Gareth Jenkins is a key figure, having appeared as an expert witness to defend Horizon in court cases, and is now at the centre of an alleged cover-up. His appearance at […]
4 hours ago By Will Jefford, BBC News, East Midlands BBC Homes have been evacuated on Allington Avenue in Lenton, Nottingham A controlled explosion has been carried out by bomb disposal experts after two suspicious packages were found in an area of Nottingham. Emergency services attended Allington Avenue, in the Lenton area of the city, at about […]
Getty Images Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is emitted by the Sun and penetrates the Earth’s atmosphere. Some UV radiation is essential for our wellbeing, and the sun’s rays provide warmth and light. But balance is key – UV exposure can also cause dangerous skin damage. Is UV dangerous? We need to control our exposure, says Prof […]
ATLANTA — Several players on the U.S. men’s national soccer team were targeted with racist comments on social media following their 2-1 defeat to Panama on Thursday in Copa América, the U.S. Soccer Federation said. “U.S. Soccer is aware of and deeply disturbed by the racist comments made online and directed at several of our […]