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Boeing should be charged by US prosecutors
Prosecutors in the United States are proposing that Boeing face criminal charges after determining that the plane manufacturer violated a settlement tied to two fatal disasters, according to two people familiar with the situation. The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) must determine whether to prosecute Boeing by July 7. The recommendation of the prosecutors handling the case has not been disclosed before.
A ‘test against the best’ awaits Steve Borthwick’s England in New Zealand
Steve Borthwick argues that the days of England rugby teams becoming cannon fodder in New Zealand are passed as his team prepares for a two-Test series against the All Blacks. The head coach claims he has played on teams that were mentally beaten before they stepped off the airport, but he believes the current squad is a different species. While England has not toured New Zealand in a decade and has not won on Kiwi territory since 2003, Borthwick and his team have travelled south keen to demonstrate that the balance of global rugby power is shifting. They are also encouraged by the prospect of being the first English team to defeat the All Blacks in a multi-Test series.
Accident left Princess Anne hospitalized with minor bruises and concussion
According to Buckingham Palace, the King has been informed of Princess Anne's injuries and wishes her a "speedy recovery" with the rest of the royal family. Buckingham Palace has confirmed that Princess Anne had "minor injuries and a concussion" as a result of an incident on Sunday evening. It is understood that emergency services were summoned to the incident on the Gatcombe Park estate in Gloucestershire on Sunday to treat injuries consistent with being hit by a horse.
Drop all accusations against the CUNY 22!
On the evening of April 26, Mumia Abu-Jamal visited the City University of New York (CUNY) Gaza Solidarity Encampment. CUNY students and workers, as well as our Harlem neighbours, gathered around the flagpole in the centre of the campsite to hear Mumia speak in solidarity with the protesting students, the people of Gaza, and the thousands of political prisoners held captive in Israeli prisons. Mumia had spent his 70th birthday two days before in Pennsylvania's Mahanoy prison, where he is serving a death sentence for more than 40 years. Mumia, like many of his Black Panther Party comrades, including Sekou Odinga, Jalil Muntaqim, and Herman Bell, has spent decades in prison as a result of political persecution.
Connecticut police arrest father ‘trying to drown children’ at beach
According to authorities in West Haven, an officer heard "significant screaming taking place from the water" as the children were being treated in intensive care following the event. Police stopped a father as he attempted to drown his two tiny children at a beach in the United States, according to authorities. Authorities said an officer was on patrol in West Haven, Connecticut when he noticed a Nissan SUV parked on the beach at around 2:30 a.m. local time (7.30 a.m. UK time) on Saturday.
Shaping Tomorrow The Future of Renewable Energy
Renewable energy is no longer just a buzzword—it's a necessity for a sustainable future. With the world grappling with climate change and depleting fossil fuel reserves, renewable energy sources offer a viable solution to meet our energy needs sustainably.
Labour and Tories will ‘both leave NHS worse off than under austerity’
After a white mist began to appear, residents near a chemical facility were advised to keep their windows and doors closed. South Wales Police issued the warning following the incident at Dow's facility in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan. Firefighters responded with multiple crews and gave the same advice as police.
Following a chemical incident, people were ordered to close their windows
After a white mist began to appear, residents near a chemical facility were advised to keep their windows and doors closed. South Wales Police issued the warning following the incident at Dow's facility in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan. Firefighters responded with multiple crews and gave the same advice as police.
Eight Israeli troops die in Gaza as Palestinian dead toll ‘passes 37,000’
The troops were slain early Saturday morning while driving in a convoy after participating in a midnight battle against Hamas. The Israeli military confirmed that eight Israeli troops were killed inside Gaza. On Saturday morning, an explosion occurred in the southern city of Rafah, killing the military members.
Hydrogen driving: We test the fuel cell Ineos Grenadier
Electric vehicles are the future, and everyone agrees on that. That is the mantra offered to motorists who are encouraged to convert to EVs. However, not everyone agrees that the future of motoring will be entirely dominated by plug-in electric vehicles; some believe hydrogen fuel cells may play an essential role. Ineos, owned by buccaneering boss Sir Jim Ratcliffe, is already developing a robust 4x4 EV called the Fusilier, but it is also considering hydrogen power.
Southgate urges fans to “enjoy the football”
German police have increased security measures for the England-Serbia game on Sunday in Gelsenkirchen. When asked about the increased security risk of England's opening Euros match against Serbia, Gareth Southgate responded that he "expects everyone to enjoy the football." The England manager was replying to a question at a pre-match press conference on Saturday regarding the decision to increase security for Sunday's game in Gelsenkirchen.
New survey forecasts Tories will win 72 seats in next parliament
According to pollsters, the Tories are on the verge of "electoral extinction," with Reform UK also surging in the rankings. Two polls published today are bad news for Rishi Sunak. One shows a four-point dip, and the other indicates his party will win only 72 seats. A Savanta poll for The Sunday Telegraph found the Tories down four points to 21% of the vote, the lowest by that pollster since the final days of Theresa May's premiership in early 2019.
