62 m. ago New Zealand minister quits after having ‘placed hand’ on staffer’s arm

‘I took the discussion too far,’ says commerce minister Andrew Bayly, calling his own behaviour ‘overbearing’A New Zealand government minister said on Monday he has resigned from his post after “placing his hand” on a staff member’s upper arm during an “animated” discussion.The country’s minister for commerce and consumer affairs, Andrew Bayly, told reporters his behaviour towards the staff member had been “overbearing”. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Tyson Fury and Joseph Parker coach Andy Lee delivers astounding verdict on heavyweight pair

Parker stopped Martin Bakole in just two rounds, after the latter replaced Daniel Dubois on two days’ notice

Society

3 h. ago Bullish Gatwick boss on final countdown for new runway approval

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander expected to hand down her decision on Thursday

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3 h. ago A sense of acquiescence has pervaded Arsenal’s stuttering title challenge | Jonathan Wilson

Mikel Arteta’s team have suffered unfortunate injuries but they also have far less self-belief than a Liverpool side who look destined to win the Premier LeagueSign up for Soccer with Jonathan Wilson hereAnd with that, surely, the title race is over. Liverpool had drawn four of their previous eight games which had created an opening. Had Arsenal beaten West Ham and Liverpool lost at Manchester City this weekend, the title would have been in Arsenal’s hands, at least to the extent that they would have won it if they had won every game they had remaining this season, including away at Liverpool. But, after Arsenal limped to a 1-0 defeat, Liverpool produced their best performance in weeks to win 2-0. The gap is 11 points and, even though Arsenal have a game in hand, it’s very hard to imagine either Liverpool dropping sufficient points or Arsenal winning enough for that to be overturned.Arteta described himself as “very, very angry” after his side’s defeat, admitting they were “nowhere ...

Sport

3 h. ago Paraglider caught flying dangerously close to beachgoers by a retired pilot has been prosecuted for a SEVENTH time

David Hoare, dubbed a 'pariah' by infuriated local hang gliding clubs, put the public at risk when he took off and landed his motorised paraglider at West Bay, Dorset.

Events

3 h. ago MAFS UK groom Luke Debono's surprising career shift after reality TV including pizza perfume

The Prison Education Manager and his bride Amy Kenyon were dubbed the 'Barbie and Ken' of MAFS UK

Politics

3 h. ago Pub in Dublin's Temple Bar slammed for 'unjustifiable' prices after customer shares receipt for four pints of Guinness

The Oliver St. John Gogartys pub, located in the busy Temple Bar area, in Dublin has been slammed for 'unjustifiable' prices after a customer shared a receipt for four pints of Guinness.

Economics

4 h. ago Amazon's £17 'wonder buy' gets free hand luggage on Ryanair, EasyJet, Jet2 and TUI flights

"Fits perfectly with dimensions needed for Ryanair under the seat. Gets lots in it and is very durable. Purchased another one for my partner as think he had a bit of bag envy!"

Economics

4 h. ago Temple Bar pub slammed for 'unjustifiable' prices after customer shares receipt for four pints of Guinness

The Oliver St. John Gogartys pub, located in the busy Temple Bar area, in Dublin has been slammed for 'unjustifiable' prices after a customer shared a receipt for four pints of Guinness.

Economics

5 h. ago LA’s urban farmers pledge to rebuild and replant ‘even more than ever before’ after devastating wildfires

The January blazes wiped out a thriving communal food pathway unique to the Altadena neighborhood, but farmers are starting to plan for its renewalIn Choi Chatterjee and Omer Sayeed’s Altadena backyard, beehives produced pounds of honey, copious amounts of fruit and vegetables were harvested, and hens laid plenty of fresh eggs. A couple of pygmy goats and a pair of 100-pound tortoises, Layla and Manju, roamed the urban farm, keeping the weeds trimmed, the compost turned and the soil alive with microbes, much to the delight of the hundreds of visitors who have enjoyed free tours and home-cooked meals since the couple began offering them in 2020.Passersby were often drawn to the Chatterjee-Sayeed residence since the lush butterfly-filled parkway next to their home has served as a free communal garden for more than a decade. Neighbors were welcome to stop by for persimmons, guavas, nopal pads, herbs and varieties of citrus. “We’d get 100 to 200 pomegranates and just hand them out to wh...

Events

5 h. ago Lieutenant to gangster dubbed 'The Don' ordered to hand over luxury goods haul

A proceeds of crime action was brought against Paul Fleming after he was jailed.

Events

5 h. ago Trump's Justice Department enforcer has long shrugged off criticism of aggressive style

Emil Bove, a top Justice Department official, has plowed through norms and niceties, whether scolding FBI leadership for “insubordination” in refusing his request to hand over the names of agents who investigated the January 2021 assault on the U.S. Capitol or forcing out attorneys who worked those cases

Politics

5 h. ago Man Utd hero buys beautiful castle on mountaintop – but his plans spark fury

Former Manchester United forward Javier Hernandez has purchased a 12th century Italian castle with the aim of turning it into a luxury hotel, but the move has sparked outrage

Politics

6 h. ago ‘Watching any of it made you feel grubby’ – the most notorious reality TV families ever

Alec and Hilaria Baldwin join a long line of people that have opened themselves up for the public to gawp at. Here are 10 of the wildest to grace our screensToday sees the debut of The Baldwins, a reality TV show about Alec and Hilaria Baldwin and their seven children. According to TLC, the show will demonstrate “what life is really like for the Baldwins – chaotic, funny, exhausting and filled with love. Alec and Hilaria’s dynamic as a couple will also take centre stage, with moments that showcase their deep partnership as they navigate challenges hand in hand.” Which, given that it is still not long since Alec Baldwin fatally shot Halyna Hutchins on the set of Rust, is quite a lot of challenges.But however you view The Baldwins – either as a moneymaking necessity for a family in trouble, or something less edifying – they now join a long line of other reality show families that have opened themselves up for the public to gawp at. Here are 10 of the most notorious. Continue reading...

Politics

6 h. ago Boris and Carrie Johnson enjoy luxury trip away to Saudi Arabia with their children after 'miserable' Christmas

Mrs Johnson posted scenes from a family trip to a resort in Saudi Arabia, including her husband hugging their 19-month-old third child Frank.

Politics

6 h. ago 19 best travel pillows for every journey, tried and tested by a travel expert

Support your head, shoulders and neck during long-haul flights, road trips and camping holidays

Science

6 h. ago True cost of Daniel Dubois fight cancellation revealed as heavyweight remains silent

The British heavyweight world champion was forced to pull out of his showdown with Joseph Parker and, as a result, could suffer financially from the withdrawal

Politics

7 h. ago FlyDubai reveals record profit of $611m buoyed by higher passenger numbers

FlyDubai is the sibling company to long-haul airline Emirates, both operating out of Dubai International Airport, the globe's busiest hub for international travel

Economics

7 h. ago This Morning viewers brand Ben and Cat 'out of touch' as they share luxury holiday plans

Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley were back on the This Morning sofa on Monday and wasted no time in sharing their half term plans, which saw them go skiing

Politics

7 h. ago Coleen Rooney looks downcast as she heads to Pilates after returning to the UK following lavish family trip to Dubai

Coleen Rooney looked downcast on Monday morning as she headed to a Pilates class in Cheshire after returning from a lavish family holiday in Dubai. 

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