A big iceberg approaching the size of Greater London has broken away from the Antarctic, close to Britain’s Halley research station. Surface instruments on the Brunt Ice Shelf confirmed the…
Prince Harry: UK press were ‘destroying my mental health’
The Duke of Sussex has said he had to step back from royal duties to protect himself and his family from the “toxic” situation created by the UK press. Prince…
Covid: Airline industry travel pass ready ‘within weeks’
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says it expects its digital Covid Travel Pass will be ready “within weeks”. The pass is an app that verifies a passenger has had…
UK: Heathrow passenger numbers fall to 1970s’ levels
Heathrow Airport has reported a £2bn annual loss after passenger numbers during the coronavirus pandemic dropped to levels last seen in the 1970s. It said 2020 was the toughest year…
UK:British Airways owner IAG calls for digital health passes
British Airways owner IAG has called for digital health passes “to reopen our skies safely” as it posted a record loss for 2020 due to Covid disruption. IAG posted an…
Australia: Fraud suspect’s foot found on Australian beach
Australian police say they have found the partial remains of a fraud suspect who vanished from her Sydney home four months ago. Businesswoman Melissa Caddick’s disappearance has captivated public attention,…
UK: Kalifa Review- warning over fintech investment
The UK risks losing its dominance in financial services – unless the government backs one of its most important export industries. That’s according to a major new report on arguably…
UK: Liverpool’s Jordan Henderson ruled out for 10 weeks
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has been ruled out for up to 10 weeks as a result of the groin injury he suffered against Everton. The England midfielder, 30, was forced…
European Soccer: Europa League draw
Manchester United will play seven-time Champions League winners AC Milan in the last 16 of the Europa League. AC Milan, who sit second in Serie A, are yet to win…
Singapore: Briton jailed for breaking strict quarantine
A Briton has been sentenced to two weeks in prison and a S$1000 fine ($753; £539) for breaking Singapore’s quarantine rules by leaving his hotel room to visit his fiancée.…