Day: February 23, 2023
Vigils held as Ukraine allies across the world mark first anniversary of war
February 23, 2023To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Hundreds of people gathered in London to hold a vigil on behalf of Ukraine as allies around the world prepared to mark the first anniversary of the war. In Paris, the Eiffel Tower was lit up in […]
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Paul Mescal calls out ‘creepy’ fan for touching his bottom while posing for photo
February 23, 2023Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Paul Mescal has said he was left feeling “fury” after a fan touched his bum while posing for a photo. The Irish actor was approached by the person outside the Almedia Theatre in […]
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Strikes to protect patients as NHS ‘at breaking point’, says junior doctor
February 23, 2023For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The NHS is at “breaking point” and patients are no longer safe, a junior doctor has said ahead of upcoming strikes. Junior doctors are set to strike next […]
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Concern for missing girl, 16, who vanished nearly two weeks ago
February 23, 2023Police are ‘very concerned’ for a girl who has been missing for 13 days now. Isobel, 16, was last seen in Harpenden, Hertfordshire at around 5pm on February 11. The teenager is believed to have travelled to south-east London. She also has links to St Albans, Lewisham, Brixton and Woolwich. Described as being 5ft 2in […]
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Johnson calls on UK to ‘break the ice’ by sending fighter jets to Ukraine – and warns China against ‘historic mistake’
February 23, 2023Boris Johnson has said China will be making an “historic mistake” if it supplies Russia with weapons – as he urged the UK to “break the ice” by becoming the first country to supply Ukraine with fighter jets. Speaking to Sky News’ Mark Austin as the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion approaches, the former prime […]
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Johnson casts doubt on Sunak’s Brexit negotiations – refusing to say he would back a new deal
February 23, 2023Boris Johnson has said Rishi Sunak’s attempts to renegotiate Brexit arrangements in Northern Ireland may create additional problems rather than solve them. Speaking exclusively to Sky’s Mark Austin on the eve of the first anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine, the former prime minister refused to say he would back any deal negotiated by his […]
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Three men arrested over attempted murder of senior detective in Northern Ireland
February 23, 2023T hree men have been arrested in Northern Ireland in connection with the attempted murder of an off-duty police officer who was shot several times. Gunmen shot Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell in front of his young son in the attack at a sports complex in Omagh, Co Tyrone, on Wednesday evening. Mr Caldwell ran […]
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Nicola Peltz accidentally sparks pregnancy rumours with set photo
February 23, 2023N icola Peltz sent her social media followers into a tizzy when she accidentally sparked pregnancy rumours after sharing a photo of her sporting a prop bump from her upcoming film. The actress, 28, who wed Brooklyn Beckham, 23, last April, shared several snaps from the set of Lola James where she plays young expectant […]
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UK and Scotland Covid inquiries work together to avoid doubling workload
February 23, 2023C ovid inquiries for the UK and Scotland will work alongside each other to avoid any duplication of evidence gathering and reporting results, it has been confirmed. Lord Brailsford, chairman of the Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry, and Baroness Heather Hallett, chairwoman of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry, published an agreement on Thursday which sets out how they […]
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Forbes ‘burdened’ by offence caused by religious views but continues in SNP race
February 23, 2023K ate Forbes has said she felt “greatly burdened” that offence had been caused by her views on social issues. Speculation had been mounting over whether the SNP leadership hopeful would continue in the race after a raft of party MSPs withdrew their support following her comments on equal marriage. Ms Forbes, who is a […]
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