Stolen £150,000 violin was my voice, says musician
David Lopez Ibanez says the theft of his 18th Century violin is "a musician's worst nightmare".
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Oxford English Dictionary is hoaching with new Scottish words
Shoogly, skooshy, beamer and bummer are among 13 new entries added by editors at the OED.
Guests including Ivanka Trump arrive in Venice for divisive Jeff Bezos wedding
Nuptials of Amazon founder and Lauren Sánchez to kick off on Thursday as activists continue to protest against event
Scores of celebrities and members of the world’s super-rich are arriving in Venice by air and sea for the wedding of Jeff Bezos, the billionaire Amazon founder, and Lauren Sánchez, a former TV journalist.
More than 90 private jets are expected to land in the Italian city before the celebrations officially begin on Thursday, bringing in guests for a three-day jamboree that some have called the “wedding of the century” that is rumoured to involve everything from pyjama parties to elegant dinners.
Continue reading...UK to host Trump for full state visit later this year
The dates of the US president's stay are yet to be confirmed, but September is said to be most likely.
Zohran Mamdani declares historic victory in New York City mayoral primary after Cuomo concedes
‘Tonight is his night,’ says ex-governor as progressive state representative tells supporters ‘we made history’
Zohran Mamdani appeared to have cleared the first hurdle on his path to becoming New York’s first Muslim mayor, declaring victory in the city’s Democratic primary on Tuesday night, although it could be days before the final result is known.
In a stunning upset, Andrew Cuomo – who had been a heavy favorite until recent weeks – conceded after it became clear the the 33-year-old democratic socialist had built a substantial lead over the more experienced but scandal-scarred former governor.
Continue reading...Vietnam Abolishes Death Penalty for Embezzlement and Other Crimes
The move, one official said, would help the country extradite suspects from abroad. It would also spare the life of a recently convicted tycoon.
Eurostar facing severe delays after huge cable theft in France
Passengers urged to reschedule trips, with disruption close to Nato summit in the Netherlands
Passengers booked on Eurostar train services have been urged to cancel or delay their trips after a huge theft of cable in France, which threatened to disrupt the Nato summit in the Netherlands.
Engineers are scrambling to repair the high-speed line after 600m of cable was stolen or cut at Lille Europe station, the key interchange for trains between London and Paris and between Paris and Brussels and Amsterdam.
Continue reading...How to turn the whole carrot, from leaf to root, into a Moroccan-spiced stew – recipe | Waste not
Save those bright green carrot tops from the compost bin by whizzing them up into a spicy sauce for topping a North African-spiced carrot stew
Today’s warming recipe makes a hero of the whole carrot from root to leaf, and sits somewhere between a roast and a stew. The lush green tops are turned into a punchy chermoula that is stirred into the sauce and used as a garnish.
Continue reading...The alarming rise of US officers hiding behind masks: ‘A police state’
Mike German, an ex-FBI agent, said immigration agents hiding their identities ‘highlights the illegitimacy of actions’
Some wear balaclavas. Some wear neck gators, sunglasses and hats. Some wear masks and casual clothes.
Across the country, armed federal immigration officers have increasingly hidden their identities while carrying out immigration raids, arresting protesters and roughing up prominent Democratic critics.
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