Business editor Simon Jack from BBC interviewed Matt Garman, the chief executive of Amazon Web Services (AWS), who emphasized the need for more nuclear energy to power data centers that support artificial intelligence (AI). AWS, a major player in cloud computing, has allocated £8bn for new data centers in the UK over the next four… Continue reading UK needs more nuclear to power AI, says Amazon Web Services boss
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Newspaper headlines: Starmer's scramble after 'Albania snub' and 'fastest growth' for economy
In Friday’s headlines, the fallout from Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s failed migrant deal with Albania captured the attention of many newspapers. The Times highlighted that after Albania’s rejection, the United Kingdom is now looking to initiate discussions with up to nine other nations regarding plans to deport asylum seekers. Simultaneously, the front page also… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Starmer's scramble after 'Albania snub' and 'fastest growth' for economy
Is Britain really inching back towards the EU?
n were promised they would have more control over their waters. But Ben Catchpole, who runs a fishing business in Grimsby, says it hasn’t turned out that way for him. “There is a lot of talk about having taken back control of the waters, but in reality, we haven’t got more fish to catch,” he… Continue reading Is Britain really inching back towards the EU?
Chris Brown charged over alleged London nightclub assault
American singer Chris Brown is facing serious charges of grievous bodily harm with intent, according to the Metropolitan Police. The alleged assault took place at a nightclub in central London on February 19, 2023, resulting in his arrest at a hotel in Manchester. The 36-year-old artist is currently in custody and is set to appear… Continue reading Chris Brown charged over alleged London nightclub assault
Belfast: RQIA watchdog's 'serious concerns' at supported living facility
Lyndsey Telford reported that the delivery of care at a supported living facility in west Belfast has raised “serious concerns” according to Northern Ireland’s health watchdog. This same facility – The Mews, was previously under scrutiny by the parents of one of its service users, as mentioned in an interview with BBC News NI. The… Continue reading Belfast: RQIA watchdog's 'serious concerns' at supported living facility
Man charged over fires at homes linked to PM Keir Starmer
A 21-year-old man, identified as Roman Lavrynovych, has been formally charged by the Metropolitan Police in connection to three separate incidents involving fires at two properties and a car connected to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. The charges brought against Lavrynovych include three counts of arson with intent to endanger life. The arrest took place… Continue reading Man charged over fires at homes linked to PM Keir Starmer
Councillor's wife appeals against jail term for Southport tweet
Lucy Connolly, the wife of a jailed Conservative councillor, insisted that she never intended to incite violence with her online rant following the Southport attacks last year. She used social media to call for “mass deportation now” and suggested setting fire to hotels housing asylum seekers. Connolly is appealing the two-year, seven-month sentence she received… Continue reading Councillor's wife appeals against jail term for Southport tweet
Chris Brown arrested in UK over alleged attack in 2023
American singer Chris Brown was taken into custody in the United Kingdom after allegedly being involved in a bottle attack at a nightclub in London in 2023. The arrest took place at a hotel in Manchester during the early hours of Thursday. Brown was held on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm to music producer… Continue reading Chris Brown arrested in UK over alleged attack in 2023
Decades-long mystery of ginger cats revealed
A renowned cultural figure known as Garfield, notable for his engaging adventures, as well as the well-known Puss in Boots and Toulouse from the Aristocats – these cats have all been iconic symbols in the realms of entertainment. Ginger cats have also carved out a place for themselves in popular culture due to their distinctive… Continue reading Decades-long mystery of ginger cats revealed
Arrested anti-abortion protester 'willing to go to jail'
Rose Docherty, a 74-year-old woman, made headlines when she was arrested for participating in an anti-abortion protest outside the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow. She has expressed her willingness to face jail time for breaching the abortion buffer zone law, becoming the first person to be charged under the new legislation. Despite being offered… Continue reading Arrested anti-abortion protester 'willing to go to jail'