12 h. ago Honda to pause production in Japan and China as chip shortages persist

Shutdowns over the year-end period underline continuing supply chain disruption across the global car industry

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9 d. ago Lorries overturn in high winds as Storm Bram travel disruption continues

Lanes of the M74 were closed for a period on Wednesday morning when a number of HGVs overturned.

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9 d. ago Storm Bram Scotland LIVE: Train routes disrupted as Storm Bram chaos enters second day

Rail disruption has continued as Storm Bram enters its second day of causing travel chaos in Scotland.

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9 d. ago Storm Bram chaos as flights cancelled and roads closed with new flood warnings

The Met Office has issued multiple weather warnings for wind in the UK as Storm Bram continues to cause disruption, with several roads closed and flights cancelled

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1 week ago Trains delayed and cancelled as tree blocks line in Greater Manchester

Disruption is expected to continue until 8pm

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1 week ago Brigitte Macron criticised after using sexist slur against feminist protesters

French first lady was filmed calling women who had disrupted Paris theatre show by Ary Abittan ‘sales connes’French celebrities and politicians on the left have expressed outrage after Brigitte Macron was filmed using a derogatory and sexist slur to describe feminist protesters at a theatre show in Paris.A video filmed on Sunday showed France’s first lady in discussion backstage at the Folies Bergère theatre in Paris with Ary Abittan, a French actor and comedian previously accused of rape, before a performance he was about to give. The previous night, feminist campaigners had disrupted his show with shouts of: “Abittan, rapist!” Continue reading...

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1 week ago Brigitte Macron filmed using slur against feminist protesters in Paris

First lady seen making sexist and derogatory reference to women who had disrupted theatre show by Ary AbittanBrigitte Macron was facing criticism on Tuesday after video emerged of her using a slur to denounce feminist protesters.The scene filmed on Sunday showed France’s first lady in discussion backstage at the Folies Bergère theatre in Paris with Ary Abittan, a French actor and humorist previously accused of rape, before a performance he was about to give. The previous night, feminist campaigners had disrupted his show with shouts of: “Abittan, rapist!” Continue reading...

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1 week ago Storm Bram live: Parts of UK hit with ‘danger to life’ weather warning as travel disruptions continue

Flights, ferry crossings, and rail journeys face cancellations and delays

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1 week ago UK set for disruptive weather into new week as weekend downpours continue

Parts of the United Kingdom can expect disruptive weather into the new week, following weekend showers, but forecasters say it is too early to give a prediction for Christmas

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2 w. ago Sydney police charge four men over alleged ‘international satanic child sex abuse material ring’

Detectives claim to have uncovered Sydney-based network involving online distribution of child sexual abuse material involving ritualistic or satanic themesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNSW police say they have uncovered an “international satanic child sex abuse material ring” and charged four Australians for their alleged involvement.Detectives from the sex crimes squad said that as part of Strike Force Constantine, an investigation into the online distribution of child sexual abuse material involving ritualistic or satanic themes, they disrupted a Sydney-based network. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Glasgow trains thrown into chaos due to 'trespassers on railway'

The trespassers have caused several lines from Glasgow Central to be disrupted and the upset could continue.

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4 w. ago Snow live updates as schools close and travel disruption continues

There's road closures, school closures, and a yellow weather warning in place for six regions

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4 w. ago Travel chaos in blizzard Britain: Snow and ice force roads to close and schools shut with new Met Office weather warnings to hit in hours as temperatures plunge to

Met Office warnings for snow and ice remained in force across the UK today, with more ice alerts for tomorrow morning. A UK Health Security Agency amber cold health alert will be active until Saturday.

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4 w. ago Live snow and ice updates as Welsh police issue travel warning

It comes as a Met Office yellow weather warning remains in place for four Welsh regions

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