World Press Photo Foundations says it is unclear why exhibition closed early amid speculation of political pressure over photos A prestigious international press exhibition, featuring photographs of the Hong Kong protests, has been abruptly taken down in Macau, with organisers refusing to explain why, prompting speculation of political pressure.The World Read more…
An average two-year fixed-rate mortgage is now 2.24 per cent. Because of this, a homeowner who has a £132,128 mortgage – the UK average – will see an extra £330 on their bill every year. Via: The housing boom is causing mortgage prices to skyrocket as banks take advantage of surge in Read more…
Halie Tennant, 29, from Hotspur in Victoria, had fallen asleep next to a fire in May during a camping trip with her friend before her chair tipped over sending her straight into the flames. Via: Halie Tennant opens up about moment she was severely burnt in campfire accident
Crowds of revellers were seen singing and dancing in Leicester Square last night after nearby pubs and bars shut at the 10pm curfew. Two police officers approached the crowd, but left seconds later. Via: Crowds party in London's Leicester Square as pubs close at 10pm
Move paves way for Yang, who was arrested in January 2019, to face trial in ChinaAn Australian writer who has been detained by Beijing for more than 20 months has been charged with espionage by Chinese authorities.Sources with knowledge of the case told the Guardian the supreme people’s procuratorate had Read more…
<p>‘Infections will continue to grow at an exponential rate,’ warns Sage</p> Via: UK at ‘critical’ moment as coronavirus infections double in a week in England
National Hurricane Center warns of ‘significant’ flash floodingState was hit by Hurricane Laura six weeks agoHurricane Delta has made landfall as a category 2 storm in south-western Louisiana, bringing with it winds of up to 100mph.The center of the storm hit land at 6pm Friday near Creole, blowing ashore in Read more…
<p>35-year-old told officers ‘I’m going to die’ and ‘I can’t breathe’ as he was put into handcuffs, inquest told</p> Via: Kevin Clarke: Family of man who died in custody condemn ‘disproportionate’ use of restraints
<p>The property developer has given hundreds of thousands of pounds to the Conservatives under Boris Johnson</p> Via: ‘Services to land development’: Multimillionaire Tory donor Tony Gallagher given knighthood
<p>Fourteen per cent of list comprises of health and social care workers who worked tirelessly through pandemic</p> Via: Coronavirus: Key workers receive honours in Queen’s birthday list