UK Faces Early Hosepipe Ban as Drinking Water Stocks Run Low
Southeast England faces a hosepipe ban later this month, after dry weather and record demand strained a utility’s
2023-06-16 21:21
Massive Swiss rockfall stops short of evacuated village of Brienz
Brienz was evacuated last month when geologists warned the rockface above it was due to collapse.
2023-06-16 20:28
The 'climate kids' want a court to force Montana's state government to go green
In Montana, Americans too young to vote are hoping a judge will back their claim to a less-polluted state as the first constitutional climate case goes to court.
2023-06-16 18:26
Shell Challenged on Net Zero After Fossil-Fuel Investment Boost
Legal & General Investment Management, the UK’s largest asset manager, said it wants Shell Plc to explain how
2023-06-16 15:45
Euro zone needs still higher ECB rates, tighter fiscal policy -IMF
By Jan Strupczewski BRUSSELS The European Central Bank should continue to raise rates to bring down inflation and
2023-06-16 15:15
Conor McGregor denies allegation he sexually assaulted a woman at NBA finals
Representatives of Conor McGregor have denied allegations the former UFC champion sexually assaulted a woman at a basketball match last week. The Irish mixed martial arts star has been accused of the assault in a bathroom at game four of the NBA Finals in Miami on June 9. A statement from McGregor’s lawyer Barbara Llanes said: “The allegations are false. Mr McGregor will not be intimidated.” The NBA and Miami Heat said they were investigating the allegations that Mr McGregor assaulted a woman in a bathroom after the match. A statement from the Miami Heat, who were facing the Denver Nuggets in the finals, said: “We are aware of the allegations and are conducting a full investigation. Pending the outcome of the investigation, we will withhold further comment.” UFC said it would “allow the legal process to play out” before making any additional comments. In a statement, the mixed martial arts organisation said: “The organisation is aware of the recent allegations regarding Conor McGregor and will continue to gather additional details regarding the incident.” The complainant’s lawyer said her client had provided Miami police with the clothes she was wearing at the time. The incident is alleged to have happened on the same night Mr McGregor injured a mascot in a promotional stunt. A Heat employee inside the costume of the team’s mascot Burnie required medical attention after two punches from the fighter during a stoppage during the third quarter. The team said he received pain medication and was recovering. Mr McGregor, who was booed by many in the crowd, was at the match to perform the promotional piece for a pain-relief spray and hit the mascot with left hook, punching him again after he had hit the floor. He then tried to apply the spray while Heat staff dragged the mascot off the court. Mr McGregor has not fought since injuring his left leg in a loss to Dustin Poirier in July 2021. His last win came in January 2020.
2023-06-16 13:22
India's merchandise import jump in may signals stable local economy - economists
By Ira Dugal MUMBAI A sequential increase in merchandise imports in May that led to the trade deficit
2023-06-16 13:19
Cyclone Biparjoy: At least two people dead after storm hits India
Dozens more have been injured after the large storm made landfall along the India-Pakistan coastline.
2023-06-16 12:46
Utah mother charged for killing husband with cocktail explains ‘exotic vacations’ after death
A Utah mother of three on trial for allegedly murdering her husband in 2022 with a poisoned cocktail said she had normal explanations for taking so-called “exotic vacations” after the death, according to court documents. A month before she was arrested, Kouri Richins emailed officials in Summit County to explain a series of trips to Salt Lake City, Spain and Mexico, according to the documents obtained by the New York Post. “You asked about any exotic vacations I have taken since Eric’s passing. I went on two trips last year. One, my kids tried out at a soccer camp in SLC [Salt Lake City] to qualify to play in Spain in June and both my kids made it. So yes, I took them to Spain in October 2022. I have attached their invitation letters,” read one message. “I took my kids and my mom came with us in August of 2022 to Mexico. As I hope you understand, the months prior to this since Eric’s death have been hard to deal with,” she said elsewhere. “Eric and I went to Mexico every year, sometimes twice. We traveled A LOT. We have taken the boys to Mexico a few times,” she continued. Ms Richins was arrested on 8 May and charged with first-degree murder and possession of a controlled substance, with prosecutors alleging she killed her husband by spiking a Moscow mule cocktail with a lethal dose of fentanyl. The Utah woman wrote a children’s book about dealing with grief and went on local television to promote its release weeks before she got arrested. “It was right up until the end that she was carrying on as though nothing had happened, and that she was a victim, and she was a martyr and promoting her book,” lawyer and Richins family spokesman Greg Skordas told The Independent. Her defence has argued in court that she is not guilty and there is “no substantial evidence to support the charges,” Fox 13 reported. Ms Richins was denied bond by a Utah court as her trial progresses. Eric Richins was remembered as a dedicated father, local businessman and coach of youth sports. “He spent countless hours coaching and teaching the boys to ‘play aggressive’ and ‘give it their all!’” according to an obituary. “Eric truly cared about every single child he coached and wanted the absolute best for all of them.” Both members of the marriage have suggested, directly or through their representatives, that the other was having an affair. In the months before Richins’s death, the couple appeared to be manoeuvring for control of the family finances, with Eric changing his will and life insurance policies, while Kouri allegedly attempted to alter Eric’s life insurance partner and benefits related to his stone masonry business. Read More Author charged with husband’s poisoning murder sobs in court as she’s denied bail How Kouri Richins turned from grieving widow to accused killer by poison: ‘It wasn’t necessarily unexpected’ Utah mother charged with poisoning husband was more than $2m in debt, new documents reveal
2023-06-16 12:17
Japan redefines rape and raises age of consent in landmark move
The laws redefine rape and raise the age of consent from 13, after public anger over rape acquittals.
2023-06-16 12:16
Why South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa is leading Ukraine peace mission
South Africa's president is spearheading the mediation effort at a time when he is under US pressure.
2023-06-16 10:47
Orioles: Felix Bautista, a closer, has more strikeouts than starters on MLB's worst teams
Orioles closer Felix Bautista has struck out a ridiculous amount of hitters this year, more than any starter on multiple teams in the MLB.The Orioles have taken the MLB world by storm across the second half of 2022 and the first half of 2023. They currently have one of the best records in the ML...
2023-06-16 10:16