In this issue

May 05, 2023

UK and US in challenge to tech firms over growing power of AI

Competition watchdog begins review described as 'pre-warning' to sector

4 mins

Belize may become republic, says its PM

The prime minister of Belize, Johnny Briceño, has sharply criticised Rishi Sunak's refusal to apologise for Britain's role in the transatlantic slave trade, and said it was \"quite likely\" Belize would be the next member of the Commonwealth realm to become a republic.

3 mins

Zelenskiy Strengthens His Calls For A New War Crimes Tribunal To Try Putin

Vladimir Putin must face justice for his invasion of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskiy has said during a visit to The Hague, as he strengthened calls for a new war crimes tribunal to try the Russian leader.

2 mins

Sheeran wins key court battle over claims he copied Marvin Gaye hit

A jury in New York has ruled that the British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran is not liable for copyright infringement in a case that has been closely watched by the global entertainment industry.

3 mins

Four Proud Boys members found guilty of seditious conspiracy over US Capitol attack

Four members of the Proud Boys extremist group, including its former leader Enrique Tarrio, were convicted of seditious conspiracy yesterday for their roles in planning and leading the January 6 attack on the US Capitol in a desperate effort to keep Donald Trump in power after his 2020 election defeat.

3 mins

Two detectorists jailed for trying to sell history-changing Anglo-Saxon coins

Two metal detector enthusiasts who conspired to illegally sell a cache of Anglo-Saxon coins, which help to change our understanding of Alfred the Great, have been jailed for more than five years.

2 mins

Labour MPs attack rule banning local party link to anti-monarchy group

Labour MPs have spoken out in the run-up to the coronation against party rule changes that prevent constituency branches from affiliating with an anti-monarchy group.

2 mins

Linda Lewis, pop singer with five-octave range, dies aged 72

The British singer-songwriter Linda Lewis, whose career spanned more than four decades, has died aged 72.

2 mins

Farne Islands Ready For Another Year Of Battling Avian Flu In Seabird Sanctuary

The Farne Islands were hoping yesterday that this year would not be a repeat of 2022, a horrendous year for one of the UK's most important sanctuaries for breeding seabirds.

2 mins

Meta urged to take action on fraud as scams soar on its social platforms

Meta has been urged to take action to protect customers from fraud, after TSB said scams via the social media company's platforms Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram have soared.

2 mins

New call to unseal all files relating to bloodiest day in Falklands war

The release of a witness account detailing the \"folly\" of an operation in which 56 service personnel died on ships off the Falkland Islands - the deadliest day for the British military since 1945-has prompted fresh calls for the government to unseal all files relating to the tragedy.

2 mins

New ID rules cause some in marginalised groups to be turned away at the polls

The first national rollout of voter ID in the UK outside Northern Ireland has meant that some people, often from more marginalised groups, have been unable to vote in local elections - although some officials' fears of widespread chaos did not materialise.

3 mins

NHS doctors stranded in Saudi Arabia after fleeing Sudan conflict

Two NHS doctors who escaped from Sudan are now stuck in Saudi Arabia, unsure if or when the British government will allow them to also bring home family members forced to flee the fighting in the country.

2 mins

Family pay tribute to 'loving girl' who was fatally stabbed

The family of a woman stabbed to death in south-west London in a daylight attack have paid tribute to the \"smart, dedicated and loving girl\".

1 min

Claim That US Ordered Kremlin Drone Strike Is 'Ludicrous', Says White House

The White House dismissed as "ludicrous" claims by Russia that Washington orchestrated drone strikes on Moscow, saying the US was not involved in the attack and accusing Russia of lying.

3 mins

Trump rails at rape case accuser and judge during Irish trip

Donald Trump has launched a fresh broadside against his civil trial for rape and defamation, calling the case a disgrace.

3 mins

Hollywood urged to use superheroes in fight for human rights

Human Rights Watch (HRW) is to take on Hollywood to improve the visibility and awareness of humanitarian issues in popular culture.

1 min

Shell accused of 'profiteering bonanza' after record profits

Shell has been accused of a \"profiteering bonanza\" after it made record first-quarter profits of more than $9.6bn (£7.6bn) and showered shareholders with more than $6bn, even as oil and gas prices tumbled from last year's highs.

1 min

L&G to halt production of modular housing after losses mount up

Legal & General is to halt new production at its loss-making modular housing factory near Leeds while it reviews the future of the business, putting 450 jobs at risk and casting doubt over the pioneering sector's prospects.

1 min

Hamilton rocks Miami as sport surges in America

Lewis Hamilton has hailed the growth of Formula One in the United States as a remarkable success story for the sport, describing it as a dream for F1 to be racing again at the Miami Grand Prix. He is likely to face another trying weekend at the Hard Rock Stadium circuit but he reiterated his determination to help Mercedes return to the front of the grid.

2 mins

Former All Blacks chief is named as new England coach

John Mitchell has been appointed head coach of the England women's team and will begin the role this autumn after the men's Rugby World Cup.

1 min

Brighton serve up revenge with late penalty drama

The Manchester United supporters were keen to remind everybody just who was going to Wembley for the FA Cup final.

3 mins

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