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French PM announces crackdown on teen school violence: Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has presented measures for a 'surge of authority' after a series of attacks ...
lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2024/04/18/french-pm-announces-crackdown-on-teen-school-violence_6668815_5.html
Burkina Faso's pro-Russia junta expels French diplomats: The junta has accused three diplomats of "subversive activities", which France has denied.
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French police evict hundreds of migrants from a Paris warehouse ahead of the Olympics
lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2024/04/17/french-police-evict-hundreds-of-migrants-from-a-paris-warehouse-ahead-of-the-olympics_6668705_7.html
Prince Harry declares US as his new home, renounces British residency: According to documents obtained by Page Six, the Duke of Sussex listed the US as his "new ...
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Quick Glance: Discover When Meghan Markle's Jam Will Be Available for Purchase
- Shortly after debuting her highly anticipated lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard, Meghan Markle unveiled the first product.
- Markle made a return to Instagram to reveal the brand's identity and a website featuring a logo representing her neighborhood 'Montecito' with a sign-up link for the waitlist.
- The initial product will be strawberry jam, with a focus on home, garden, food, and lifestyle content based on information from the trademark application documents.
- While the specific release date remains undisclosed, interested individuals can already join the waitlist and anticipate further updates on Markle's product line.
Sophie Kinsella, best-selling ‘Shopaholic’ author, has brain cancer: The British author says she is receiving treatment for a form of aggressive brain cancer ...
washingtonpost.com/wellness/2024/04/18/sophie-kinsella-cancer-brain-glioblastoma/
Quick Glance: Author Sophie Kinsella diagnosed with aggressive brain tumor
- Sophie Kinsella revealed her diagnosis with glioblastoma, an 'aggressive' form of brain tumor.
- Known for the Shopaholic series, she shared her health news on social media, learning of her illness at the end of 2022.
- Initially aiming to keep the news private to adapt to their 'new normal', the 54-year-old author opened up about her condition.
- Following successful surgery, radiotherapy, and ongoing chemotherapy, Sophie expressed gratitude towards her support system.
‘Star Wars’ actor Warwick Davis pays tribute to wife Samantha who’s died aged 53: British actor Warwick Davis has paid tribute to his wife Samantha following her ...
cnn.com/2024/04/18/entertainment/warwick-davis-wife-samantha-death-scli-intl/
Quick Glance: Warwick Davis Mourns Wife Samantha Davis After Her Passing at 53
- Actress Samantha Davis, the wife of Star Wars and Harry Potter actor Warwick Davis, has passed away at the age of 53.
- Her husband Warwick confirmed Samantha's passing in a statement, revealing that she departed on March 24.
- In a statement, Warwick described the impact of Samantha's passing on his and his family's lives.
- Warwick also praised Samantha as his 'most trusted confidant and an ardent supporter of everything I did in my career.'
The Paris Olympics menu: more French, more local, less meat: Athletes at this year's Olympics will be eating fresh produce mostly made in France ...
reuters.com/sports/paris-olympics-menu-more-french-more-local-less-meat-2024-04-18/
Suspect arrested after two French schoolchildren stabbed, local authority says: A suspect has been arrested after two French children were stabbed on Thursday ...
reuters.com/world/europe/suspect-arrested-after-two-french-schoolchildren-stabbed-local-authority-says-2024-04-18/
Gabriel Attal's first 100 days as prime minister, amid turbulent times in France: Appointed to 'regenerate' a stagnant presidential term, the prime minister has ...
lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2024/04/16/gabriel-attal-s-first-100-days-as-prime-minister-amid-turbulent-times-in-france_6668607_5.html
Joe Lewis’ Yacht Aviva Sets Sail After British Billionaire Pays US Fine - Bloomberg
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Hedge fund Citadel to expand its London office space with tower move: Ken Griffin’s firm will move into British Land’s flagship development at Broadgate
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Scottish Police Re-Arrest Sturgeon’s Husband in SNP Probe: British police re-arrested former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon’s husband as part of its probe into ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/uk-police-re-arrest-man-over-scottish-national-party-finances
Taylor Swift fans lose at least $1 million to Eras Tour scams in the UK: Thousands of Taylor Swift’s UK fans have been duped into buying fake tickets for her ...
cnn.com/2024/04/18/business/eras-tour-scams-taylor-swift/
UK's easyJet sees strong summer momentum, lifting shares: British airline easyJet said it was confident travel demand would remain strong this summer ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/uk-airline-easyjet-cuts-winter-losses-says-demand-builds-summer-2024-04-18/
Hope for leukaemia patients after drug breakthrough: Findings of the research into treatment for aggressive blood cancer could be tested in clinical trials
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Celebrity baker Paul Hollywood: I would like to see Princess Royal on Bake Off: On Wednesday, Hollywood was made an MBE for services to baking and broadcasting.
standard.co.uk/showbiz/paul-hollywood-princess-royal-mbe-great-british-bake-off-b1152082.html
Today in History: Paul Revere began his famous ride: On April 18, 1775, Paul Revere began his famous ride from Charlestown to Lexington, Massachusetts ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/18/today-in-history-paul-revere-began-his-famous-ride/
British actor Hugh Grant settles privacy lawsuit against publisher of the Sun - court documents
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French judicial authorities seize properties belonging to Putin associates: A villa in the Basque Country linked to Vladimir Putin's ex-wife and a Paris ...
lemonde.fr/en/les-decodeurs/article/2024/04/17/french-judicial-authorities-seize-property-belonging-to-putin-associates_6668750_8.html
Food crazes make me want to roll my eyes. But first, pass me a crookie: History is littered with food fads, from pineapples to ‘poultry mania’ – and now ...
theguardian.com/food/2024/apr/18/food-crazes-make-me-want-to-roll-my-eyes-but-first-pass-me-a-crookie-jay-rayner
Yorkshire couple Razan Alsous and Raghid Sandouk win Channel 4’s Aldi’s Next Big Thing with business Yorkshire Dama Cheese as fans react to the episode
yorkshirepost.co.uk/arts-and-culture/film-and-tv/yorkshire-couple-razan-alsous-and-raghid-sandouk-win-channel-4s-aldis-next-big-thing-with-business-yorkshire-dama-cheese-as-fans-react-to-the-episode-4594401
Dusseldorf names street in honour of relationship with Reading: The street in Dusseldorf nods to the city's strong post-war association with Reading.
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Prince Harry Now Officially Resident in U.S., Documents Show: For years, Harry and his wife, Meghan, have considered California home. This week ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/world/europe/prince-harry-us-residence.html
I’m a Scholar of Ben Franklin. I Can’t Believe How Good Michael Douglas Is in the New Show.
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Quick Glance: Michael Douglas defends farting as Benjamin Franklin
- Michael Douglas expresses no remorse for his portrayal of flatulence as a founding father.
- In an interview with Sirius XM's The Jess Cagle Show, the Wall Street actor defended the scene in his Apple TV+ series Franklin where his Benjamin Franklin repeatedly breaks wind. Douglas delved into a book about Franklin and used 'Fart Proudly' to counter critics.
- Indeed, Franklin penned an essay titled 'Fart Proudly' in 1781, delving into the science of flatulence and proposing ways to turn its odor into a pleasant scent.
- The Apple TV+ series, based on A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America by Pulitzer Prize winner Stacy Schiff, narrates Franklin's endeavor to persuade the French government to back the American revolution.
Russia but not Putin invited to French D-Day anniversary, say organisers: Russia but not President Vladimir Putin will be invited to the French ceremony in June ...
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Cruel mum had 'partially mummified' French bulldog called Gucci in bathtub: WARNING DISTRESSING IMAGES Susan Shaw and Jack Wynn also mistreated another dog ...
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Quick Glance: Mother and Son Sentenced for Animal Cruelty
- Following the starvation of a French bulldog and severe neglect of another, a mother and her son have been banned from owning animals for a decade.
- Gucci was discovered deceased and partially decomposed in a bathtub, weighing a mere 3.5kg - significantly below a healthy dog's average weight.
- Experts observed that Gucci and Violet endured harsh conditions, leading to severe dehydration and malnutrition. Both defendants faced penalties and a 10-year prohibition on animal ownership.
- In addition to the dogs, a snake and a fish were discovered on the premises and transferred to the RSPCA. Shaw received a 26-week suspended prison sentence, while Wynne was given a three-month suspended sentence. Violet made a full recovery and found a new home.
Hunters bags gold as 'Best Letting Agent in York (suburbs): Hunters Lettings York has won Gold for ‘Best Letting Agent in York (Suburbs)’ for the third ...
yorkpress.co.uk/news/24263441.hunters-bags-gold-best-letting-agent-york-suburbs/
'Ungentlemanly Warfare' review: Birth of British covert ops: Director Guy Ritchie isn't subtle but supplies this lesser-known chapter of spycraft with verve and ...
latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2024-04-18/the-ministry-of-ungentlemanly-warfare-review-guy-ritchie-henry-cavill
Britain’s ‘most lethal tank’ rolls off the production line: With advanced armour and devastating firepower, the Challenger 3 will be the most lethal and ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britains-most-lethal-tank-rolls-off-the-production-line/
Alison Hammond's mystery man is Russian masseur '20 years her junior': This Morning presenter Alison Hammond has been pictured with her new man as the pair ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/showbiz-tv/alison-hammonds-mystery-man-revealed-29010605
TotalEnergies investors call for split of CEO and chair roles: A group of TotalEnergies investors is calling for the French oil and gas major to split the roles ...
reuters.com/business/energy/investors-ask-totalenergies-split-ceo-board-chair-roles-ahead-may-agm-2024-04-18/
Homeware retailer Dunelm expects full-year gross margin to expand: British homewares retailer Dunelm Group on Thursday forecast gross margins to grow this year ...
reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/homeware-retailer-dunelm-expects-full-year-gross-margin-expand-2024-04-18/
Paris 2024: French sports minister confident in 'reducing bacteriological pollution in the Seine by 75%'
lemonde.fr/en/sports/article/2024/04/16/paris-2024-french-sports-minister-confident-in-reducing-bacteriological-pollution-in-the-seine-by-75_6668586_9.html
Stephen Williams becomes first British rider to win the Flèche Wallonne. He tamed rivals and snow
apnews.com/article/cycling-classics-fleche-wallonne-williams-91045c9dc99d8370de341cb01265f10c
Ralph Fiennes Sidles His Way Into Power as Macbeth: Helen Shaw reviews a hit British production of Shakespeare’s ever-timely tragedy “Macbeth ...
newyorker.com/culture/the-theatre/ralph-fiennes-sidles-his-way-into-power-as-macbeth
Team GB kit revealed for Paris Olympics : Gymnast Max Whitlock and divers Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix and Tom Daley among stars modelling kit for launch
standard.co.uk/news/uk/team-gb-kit-paris-olympics-2024-adidas-tom-daley-max-whitlock-b1152355.html
Countdown: Paris is due for the 2024 Olympics in less than 100 days | Africanews: The French capital is due to see a wildly ambitious waterborne celebration on ...
africanews.com/2024/04/17/countdown-paris-is-due-for-the-2024-olympics-in-less-than-100-days/
French Expression of the Day: T'as la ref?: This French expression might come up a few times as you try to fill in the holes about French culture and history.
thelocal.fr/20240418/french-expression-of-the-day-tas-la-ref
The unwritten rules of the great London pub quiz: Arm yourself with the knowledge needed to navigate the rites and rituals of this hallowed institution
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Latest UK inflation fall matches Bank of England expectations, Bailey says: British inflation is broadly declining in line with the Bank of England's forecasts ...
reuters.com/world/uk/boes-bailey-says-latest-inflation-fall-line-with-forecasts-2024-04-17/
Quick Glance: Powell Warns of Lack of Progress on Inflation
- Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasized that the U.S. economy, while otherwise strong, has not seen a return of inflation to the central bank's target.
- Powell mentioned that the current policy should remain in place as inflation has not declined quickly enough and there has been no further progress towards the 2% goal.
- Since July 2023, the Fed has maintained its benchmark interest rate in a target range between 5.25% and 5.5%, the result of 11 consecutive rate hikes.
- Financial markets have had to adjust their expectations for rate cuts this year as inflation has been higher than expected, and the Fed's policy continues to be dependent on data.
Glastonbury 2024: Lulu, Kate Nash and Frank Turner confirmed for Field of Avalon stage
itv.com/news/westcountry/2024-04-17/the-best-in-the-world-the-latest-acts-announced-for-glastonbury-2024
Journalists given rare access to France’s Rubis-class nuclear-powered submarine: Built in the 1980s, the submarine is being phased out from the French navy in ...
euronews.com/2024/04/17/journalists-given-rare-access-to-frances-rubis-class-nuclear-powered-submarine
'He Pushed Me': Wife’s Dying Words Help Convict Man Of Murder: Moments before her death, a pregnant British attorney said her husband had shoved her off a cliff.
huffpost.com/entry/the-push-edinburgh-fawziyah-javed-murder_n_661ee213e4b046441aa3423d
Two girls wounded in knife attack outside French school: An assailant on Thursday wounded two girls aged 6 and 11 in a knife attack close to their school in the ...
thelocal.fr/20240418/two-girls-wounded-in-knife-attack-outside-french-school
Taylor Swift: British fans scammed more than a million euros: Hundreds of UK fans of Taylor Swift, Coldplay and Beyoncé have been scammed by fake adverts and ...
euronews.com/culture/2024/04/17/taylor-swift-british-fans-scammed-over-a-million-euros
British tourist dies of heart attack after jumping into sea on holiday: A British 73-year-old has died from a heart attack after he jumped from a tourist boat ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/17/british-tourist-dies-heart-attack-jumping-sea-holiday-20664821/
Israel Weighs Response to Iran, and U.S. Speaker Tries to Pass Ukraine Aid: Plus, the French Olympic team reveals its outfits.
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/podcasts/israel-weighs-response-to-iran-and-us-speaker-tries-to-pass-ukraine-aid.html
French property declaration form available in paper version this year: If you own property in France, then you are required to fill out the one-off property ...
thelocal.fr/20240418/french-property-declaration-form-available-in-paper-version-this-year
UK trade union law breaches workers' rights, Supreme Court rules: British trade union law breaches workers' human rights as it does not protect them from ...
reuters.com/world/uk/uk-trade-union-law-breaches-workers-rights-supreme-court-rules-2024-04-17/
Brigitte Macron: French president's wife to be subject of new TV drama: The life of the French first lady will be turned into a six-part TV drama series.
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68831403
A painting of Winston Churchill by an artist whose work he hated is up for auction
ctvnews.ca/entertainment/a-painting-of-winston-churchill-by-an-artist-whose-work-he-hated-is-up-for-auction-1.6849300
France recalls its ambassador to Azerbaijan, accuses Baku of 'damaging' ties: France on Tuesday said it had recalled for consultations the French ambassador to ...
france24.com/en/europe/20240416-france-recalls-ambassador-azerbaijan-accuses-baku-of-damaging-ties
Is Israel a “settler-colonial” state? The debate, explained: The historical discussion at the heart of Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
vox.com/world-politics/24128715/israel-palestine-conflict-settler-colonialism-zionism-history-debate
Research reveals children feel happiest when free to play their own way: Running around outdoors is over half of British kids' favourite thing to do (57%) ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/children-feel-happiest-free-play-29012514
British tourist smashes into rocks in Spain after misjudging tidal pool jump: The 40-year-old man, also thought to be British, was stretchered away from the ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/18/british-tourist-smashes-rocks-spain-misjudging-tidal-pool-jump-20671245/
France evicts hundreds of migrants ahead of Olympics | kuwaittimes: France evicts hundreds of migrants ahead of Olympics - Top Stories - VITRY-SUR-SEINE ...
kuwaittimes.com/article/13254/top-stories/france-evicts-hundreds-of-migrants-ahead-of-olympics/
Danone benefits from higher prices: Sales rose by 4.1 percent to 6.789 billion euros in the first quarter. Danone has increased prices massively over the past ...
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Berluti Teams Up With Carine Roitfeld to Design the French Olympics Opening Ceremony Outfits
nytimes.com/2024/04/16/style/lvmh-2024-french-olympic-opening-ceremony-outfits.html
Macron recognises French WWII collaborationists in Resistance tribute: President Emmanuel Macron hailed the heroism of members of the World War Two Resistance ...
thelocal.fr/20240417/macron-recognises-french-wwii-collaborationists-in-resistance-tribute
Did Austria really invent France's iconic croissant?: It's often said that Austria in fact invented the croissant - and some even claim that Marie Antoinette ...
thelocal.fr/20240417/did-austria-really-invent-frances-iconic-croissant
British tourist found dead in Mexico hotel with wife lying in his pool of blood: A British tourist has been found dead in a pool of blood in a hotel in Cancun ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/17/british-tourist-found-dead-mexico-hotel-wife-lying-pool-blood-20662964/
British trade unions lose appeal over $24 bln cost of pension reform: Two British trade unions on Wednesday lost an appeal over changes to public sector pensions ...
reuters.com/world/uk/british-unions-lose-appeal-over-23-bln-pension-reform-bill-2024-04-17/
France appoints magistrates in Zakrzewski death probe: France has appointed investigating magistrates to run a war crimes probe into the death of French-Irish ...
rte.ie/news/2024/0417/1444032-pierre-zakrzewski/
Dortmund ready for PSG rematch after epic win over Atletico: Dortmund overturned a 2-1 deficit from their quarter-final first leg against Atletico to win 5-4 on ...
thedailystar.net/sports/football/news/dortmund-ready-psg-rematch-after-epic-win-over-atletico-3588841
The US was getting too expensive. So this California artist relocated to France for a slower-paced life
mercurynews.com/2024/04/16/the-us-was-getting-too-expensive-so-this-california-artist-relocated-to-france-for-a-slower-paced-life/
Lille fans attempt to storm pitch to confront 'most hated Argentine' Martinez: Aston Villa star Emi Martinez does not have the best of relationships with French ...
mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/emi-martinez-villa-lille-fans-32620717
Quick Glance: Lille Fans Attempt to Confront Martinez
- Aston Villa's Emi Martinez faces backlash from French fans due to his conduct at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
- During a match against Villa in France, angry Lille fans tried to attack Emi Martinez, prompting intervention from stewards.
- Despite fan hostility, Martinez saved two penalties, securing a victory for Aston Villa.
- Martinez clarified that his actions were not personal and expressed admiration for France, hoping for a more positive experience in future games.
Texas Water Hack Likely Linked to Russian Spy Agency: Report: The infamous hacking group Sandworm may be branching out, a Mandiant report finds.
thedailybeast.com/texas-water-hack-likely-linked-to-russian-spy-agency-report
Majority stake in Edinburgh Airport bought by French firm Vinci: The Edinburgh Airport deal is expected to complete by the middle of the year.
news.stv.tv/east-central/majority-stake-in-edinburgh-airport-bought-by-french-firm-vinci
World's most expensive house that belonged to a King is on sale for £363m: Château d'Armainvilliers, in Seine-et-Marne in France, is a sprawling mansion on ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/17/worlds-expensive-house-belonged-a-king-sale-363m-20664729/
The problem with the Angela Rayner story? No one actually cares: It is convenient for the Tories to have her in the public stocks
inews.co.uk/opinion/angela-rayner-story-no-one-cares-3013461
Revealed: Tory MP allegedly demanded campaign cash to pay ‘bad people’: Mark Menzies, MP for Fylde, used thousands of pounds raised by donors for private ...
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Peter Murrell charged with embezzlement in SNP finance probe: The husband of Nicola Sturgeon had been re-arrested in connection with the SNP finances ...
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Quick Glance: Police Investigation into SNP Finances: Key Updates
- On Thursday, the re-arrest of Peter Murrell, the husband of Nicola Sturgeon, took place as part of the police investigation into the SNP’s finances.
- Murrell, aged 59, was apprehended and underwent interrogation by detectives.
- The arrest occurred slightly more than a year subsequent to the search conducted by Police Scotland officers at the couple’s residence, where a blue tent was set up outside the property, alongside searches at the SNP’s headquarters in Edinburgh.
- In April 2024, Peter Murrell was charged with 'embezzlement' of funds from the SNP.
If you think Liz Truss’s book is deluded, the TV interviews are even worse: The former prime minister has been hawking Ten Years to Save the West around the ...
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UK’s Sunak to Visit Poland Soon to Discuss Security, Tusk Says: UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will visit Poland “soon” to discuss security topics ...
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Prince William: I promise I’ll look after Kate: The Prince of Wales visited a food charity for his first public engagement since his wife announced her cancer ...
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Quick Glance: Prince William resumes public duties after Kate's cancer announcement
- Prince William, 41, returned to his first public engagements on Thursday after his wife Catherine revealed her cancer diagnosis last month.
- He visited a surplus food organization in Surrey and was expected to visit a youth center in west London.
- During his visit to Surplus to Supper, William helped load food, discussed food waste and poverty with chefs, and received get well cards for his wife and father.
- The prince then drove to Hanworth Centre Hub in a van to support the organization's work and highlight the environmental benefits of reducing food waste.
The Apprentice crown champion after tense finale as one candidate slips up: Lord Alan Sugar has crowned Rachel Woolford as the winner of this year's The ...
mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/breaking-bbc-apprentice-winner-2024-32619686
Liz Truss: ‘I don’t believe in guardrails’: Britain’s shortest-serving prime minister on being ejected from office, the need for radical economic remedies — and ...
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