Bronze statue put in back in Lima 22 years after removal in apparent attempt to rehabilitate Francisco Pizzaro’s legacy An imposing bronze statue of Francisco Pizarro, Peru’s Spanish conqueror, has been returned to a spot near its former location in Lima’s main square, 22 years after it was removed, in an apparent attempt to rehabilitate…
Hewlett Packard, American Express and Pfizer among firms to have frozen increases in payouts despite inflation Some of the world’s richest companies are accused of exploiting a loophole in pension law to freeze increases in payouts for many former UK employees, despite the cost of living crisis. The companies, which include Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE),…
Trump has threatened a 10% levy from 1 February – but his campaign included 60% tariffs against Chinese imports.
Blaze erupts at one of world’s largest battery storage plants in Monterey county, leading to highway and school closures A large fire burning on Friday at one of the world’s largest battery storage plants in northern California is sending up flames of toxic smoke, leading to the evacuation of 1,700 people and the closure of…
More forces are expected to join the operation to take Yoon Suk Yeol in for questioning after the last attempt was foiled by his large security team.
Home Office is issuing digital visas without completing necessary checks, Freedom of Information quest reveals The government is pressing ahead with a digital visa scheme to prove the residency rights of millions of people from outside the EU without having completed the necessary checks, campaigners are warning. The Home Office said in response to a…
Contents1 Tampa Bay Braces for Hurricane Milton: Storm Surge to Pose Major Threat1.1 The Monster Storm Surge: Tampa Bay’s Biggest Fear1.2 Hurricane Milton’s Path: Tampa to the Space Coast and Beyond1.2.1 Florida’s Fuel Crisis and Panic Buying Frenzy1.2.2 Flooding Concerns Beyond the Storm Surge, Rain-Soaked Florida Braces for More Flooding1.2.2.1 Preparation Tips for Those in…
Her house was a hub for generations of heads of state, diplomats, journalists and artists, who relied on her for her political acumen and were buoyed by her friendship.
Nick Starmer, 60, who had cancer, ‘met all the challenges life threw at him with courage and good humour’, says PM Keir Starmer has paid tribute to his brother, Nick, who had cancer and died on Boxing Day aged 60. The prime minister said his younger brother was “a wonderful man” who “met all the…
Dozens of men who abused Gisèle Pelicot were convicted, including the man who invited them to do so: her husband of 50 years. She wanted the public trial to show rape victims they were not alone.
