Rafael Viñoly, the world-renowned Uruguayan architect who designed buildings including London’s so-called Walkie Talkie, has died aged 78. Viñoly’s death was announced by his son, Román, who described him as a “visionary” who leaves “a rich legacy of distinctive and…
King Charles III chooses France and Germany for 1st state visits
King Charles III will travel to France and Germany for his first state visits since becoming monarch, Buckingham Palace said Friday, underscoring Britain’s efforts to build bridges with its European neighbors following years of strained relations caused by Brexit. Charles…
Johnson may have misled Parliament over parties, say MPs
MPs have said Boris Johnson may have misled Parliament multiple times over Partygate – but the former PM insists he will be vindicated by their report. The privileges committee said it had seen evidence that “strongly suggests” Covid rule breaches…
Peter Kay announces new memoir detailing his ”obsession for TV”
Comedian Peter Kay said it had been a “massive pleasure” to reminisce on his journey from obsessing about TV to working in it for his latest book titled TV: Big Adventures On The Small Screen. The memoir marks 49-year-old Kay’s…
UK congratulates President-elect Tinubu
The United Kingdom has congratulated the President-elect, Sen. Bola Tinubu, on his victory at the Presidential and National Assembly elections held on Saturday. UK Foreign Secretary, Mr James Cleverly, extended the congratulation to Tinubu on Thursday. His message is contained…
British school ski trip stranded in New York after hotel shreds passports
Pupils at a West Midlands school have been left stranded in the US for five days after a hotel inadvertently “shredded” their passports, parents have said. Students from Barr Beacon High School in Walsall had travelled for a ski trip…
Gorillaz take early lead in Number 1 album race with ‘Cracker Island’
Gorillaz are on course to claim their second Number 1 album, and their first in 17 years, with Cracker Island. The virtual group, comprising 2-D, Murdoc Niccals, Noodle and Russell Hobbs, take an early lead with their eighth studio album.…
Northern Ireland Protocol: Rishi Sunak to meet Ursula von der Leyen for talks
Rishi Sunak is to hold face-to-face talks with the European Commission president as he tries to secure a new Brexit deal for Northern Ireland. The PM and Ursula von der Leyen said they will meet in the UK on Monday…
Woman mistakenly eats crisp that could have won £100k
A woman says she has eaten a heart-shaped crisp that could have won her £100,000. Dawn Sagar, from Oswestry in Shropshire, says she pulled the potential prize-winner from a bag of Walkers ready salted. But although she took a photo…
Wallace praises ‘‘dedication’’ of Ukrainian soldiers training on British tanks
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has praised the “dedication and determination” of Ukrainian soldiers being trained to operate British Challenger 2 tanks donated for the war against Russia. The Secretary of State, who is a former soldier himself, met the troops…