The UK is set to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership – known as CPTPP – in what the government says is its biggest trade deal since Brexit. The CPTPP is a free trade agreement between 11 countries across the Indo-Pacific – namely Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand,
9:17 AM ET Jeff WagenheimESPN If you’ve ever watched an evening of PFL fights, you know the company runs its show differently from other mixed martial arts promotions. In a sport fueled by star power and talking a good game, the PFL’s season format shifts the focus to the nitty-gritty of fight results. Viral tweets
A self-confessed drug dealer has been convicted of the murder of nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel at her home in Liverpool last August. Thomas Cashman, 34, was found guilty of murder, attempted murder, wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm and two charges of possession of firearms by a jury at Manchester Crown Court. Olivia died
7:50 AM ET As far as professional debuts go, it couldn’t have gone much worse for Robeisy Ramirez. Typically, the first fight for decorated amateurs such as Ramirez is a quick showcase for their potential. But after the two-time Olympic gold medalist for Cuba was knocked down in his first pro round — and lost
Sir Keir Starmer says he is “prepared to be ruthless” to ensure Labour wins the next election, including when it comes to his predecessor Jeremy Corbyn. Earlier this week, Sir Keir put forward a motion to Labour’s ruling body, the National Executive Committee (NEC), to block Mr Corbyn from running for the party at the
A US reporter has been arrested in Russia for allegedly spying for Washington, Russian security services have said. Wall Street Journal writer Evan Gershkovich was held in the Ural Mountains city of Yekaterinburg accused of trying to obtain classified information, Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Thursday. Mr Gershkovich, 31, is the first reporter
The government has frozen plans to accelerate the rise in the state pension age. Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride confirmed the move following newspaper reports that suggested the government was erring over the plans. The age at which the state pension is payable currently stands at 66, and by the end of 2028, it
The electric bicycle and e-motorcycle company SONDORS is teasing something new, and it looks a lot like an electric dirt bike. SONDORS just sent out a teaser email to its followers explaining that the “Next SONDORS product release is coming soon.” There aren’t many details about the new model provided, other than that the coming
A GOP Michigan gubernatorial candidate, Ryan Kelley, was arrested on misdemeanor charges related to his involvement in the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021, according to the Justice Department. #CNN #News
At least 28 people have died after a ferry carrying about 250 passengers and crew caught fire in the southern Philippines. The Coast Guard Commodore Rejard Marfe confirmed that 28 people had drowned or died in the blaze However, Jim Hataman, governor of Basilan, the southern island province near where the ferry caught fire, said
Several people have reportedly died after two military helicopters crashed in Kentucky. Crew members were flying two HH60 Blackhawk helicopters during a routine training mission before the crash at Fort Campbell at around 10pm local time on Wednesday (3am on Thursday UK time), the military base has said in a statement. The statement adds that
Three people have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder after two men were found shot dead at two different locations in Cambridgeshire. Police said they found the bodies of a 32-year-old and a 57-year-old after they were called to incidents on Wednesday evening. They described the attacks as “targeted”. In the early hours
UK car production was up 13.1% year-on-year in February, driven by an uplift in export numbers. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said that 69,707 cars were made last month, with 81.2% of those destined for overseas markets. Almost 60% of those exported went to the European Union, by far the biggest market
Four Club holdings — including Meta Platforms (META) and Pioneer Natural Resources (PXD) — are among the 12 best-positioned stocks right now, investment bank Bernstein told clients Wednesday. We share the favorable outlook on Meta and Pioneer, but aren’t as high on the two other Club names Bernstein highlighted: Qualcomm (QCOM) and Devon Energy (DVN).
Gwyneth Paltrow’s accuser, who claims he became a “self-imposed recluse” after a 2016 ski crash has been shown multiple Facebook photos of him travelling following the incident. Terry Sanderson, a 76-year-old retired optometrist, said he was “living another life” after a collision with Ms Paltrow on a Utah ski slope, which he says left him
In this article BABA Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Beijing’s regulatory crackdown on the Chinese tech sector began in late 2020, wiping off more than a combined $1 trillion from the country’s biggest companies. There are now signs that the central government is softening its stance towards internet titans like Alibaba, in a move
7:30 AM ET Kendra AndrewsESPN MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES center Karl-Anthony Towns called it. Three seconds before, down one with 18 seconds left against the Golden State Warriors, Kyle Anderson had intercepted a bad pass from Draymond Green. Anderson took two dribbles, spotted his big man sprinting down the floor to meet him, and dished it. Towns
A major incident has been declared after an oil leak in Dorset. The leak has come from the Wytch Farm facility in the Purbecks which is one of the largest onshore oil fields in Europe. Oil has escaped into the water and surrounding area, Philip Broadhead, the leader of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council has
Have you been waiting for the perfect time to kick gas and oil to the curb for lawn mowing? Well, now’s your chance to join team electric for your weekly yard care duties. Today only, you can get a 21-inch 80V Greenworks cordless electric lawn mower for $480 at Best Buy. It includes a 4Ah
During Gwyneth Paltrow’s civil trial over a 2016 ski incident, Terry Sanderson’s attorney asked if Paltrow was seeking $1 in damages because she was inspired by Taylor Swift’s lawsuit in 2017 against radio host David Mueller, who she had said groped her at a meet-and-greet event in June 2013.#CNN #News #shorts