Trump says Britain is ‘making a very big mistake’ with windfall tax on North Sea oil producers
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Friday called on Britain to “open up” the North Sea and get rid of “windmills.”
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New Orleans truck attack: investigations continue into suspect’s path to radicalization – latest updates
Authorities probing background of Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old Texas native and former US serviceman The victims of the New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans make up a tragic but vivid tapestry of the characteristically cosmopolitan crowd that descends on the city’s famous French Quarter to celebrate any occasion. Authorities have not yet released the…
Arrest standoff shows defiance of impeached South Korean president
Yoon Suk Yeoul has vowed to ‘fight to the end’ as he resists attempts to hold him accountable in political crisis South Korean anti-corruption officials attempting to arrest the country’s suspended president, Yoon Suk Yeol, must know by now what he meant by his repeated vows to “fight to the end”. In the month since…
Inspired by ISIS: From a Taylor Swift plot in Vienna to carnage in New Orleans
In the Bourbon Street rampage, a foiled attack on a European pop concert and other attacks, a pattern of self-radicalization breeds terrorists influenced by ISIS.
Brazil eliminated daylight saving time. It’s having second thoughts.
Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil’s former president, promised a “permanent” end to clock confusion. Climate change could scupper that plan.
Laura Ashley bought by US owner of Ben Sherman
British clothing and home furnishings brand sold by Gordon Brothers to Marquee Brands Laura Ashley has been acquired by New York-based Marquee Brands, the owner of 17 businesses including Ben Sherman and Martha Stewart. The clothing and home furnishings brand, best known for its floaty floral frocks, has been sold by Gordon Brothers. Continue reading…
A Long Fight to Keep a Closer Eye on Madrasas Unravels in Pakistan
In a deal with Islamist parties, Pakistan is abandoning a requirement that religious seminaries, long seen by Western officials as a potential threat, register with the government.
Wes Streeting defends pace of plans for adult social care reform – UK politics live
Ministers to launch historic commission to reform ‘failing’ system amid warnings the NHS risks being overwhelmed In response to the announcement of an independent commission into plans for adult social care, Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey has signalled his party’s willingness to cooperate on a cross-party basis, though cast some doubt on the extent to…
Live Updates: South Korean Officials Thwarted in Attempt to Detain President After Standoff
Police officers and investigators tried to bring President Yoon Suk Yeol in for questioning about his declaration of martial law last month.
UK hit by blast of wintry weather as temperatures plummet
Temperatures fall to -5C overnight as Britain braces for week-long cold spell with snow and freezing rain forecast The UK has been hit by a blast of cold weather, with temperatures falling as low as -5C (23F) overnight amid forecasts of snow and freezing rain. Meteorologists had warned that temperatures overnight could plummet to as…