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Germany promised to recognise Hurst’s disputed 1966 World Cup goal if Britain remained
GERMANY’S most popular tabloid Bild had presented Britain with 11 farcical offers in an 11th hour bid for Britain to reject Brexit. Many newspapers across Europe had pleaded for Britain to reject the vote Leave campaign in the build up to the EU referendum. Bild, with a front page addressed ‘Dear Brits’,...
Donald Trump due in Scotland to reopen Turnberry golf resort
US presidential hopeful Donald Trump is due to arrive in Scotland for the official reopening of Trump Turnberry, following its major refurbishment. He added his name to the Ayrshire hotel and Open golf course after buying the resort for an undisclosed fee in 2014. The presumptive Republican nominee will arrive in the UK as the...
EU referendum: Pound hits lowest level since 1985
The value of the pound has fallen dramatically as it emerged that the UK had voted to leave the EU. At one stage, the currency hit $1.3305, a fall of more than 10% and a low not seen since 1985. The Bank of England said it was "monitoring developments closely" and would take "all necessary steps" to support...
World reaction as UK votes to leave EU
Martin Schulz, president of the European Parliament "We respect the result. We have clarity for the UK to go its own way. "Now is the time for us to behave seriously and responsibly. David Cameron has his responsibilities for his country, we have our responsibilities for the future of the EU. You can see what is...
EU referendum: Brexit sparks calls for other EU votes
The UK's vote to leave the EU has sparked demands from far-right parties for referendums in other member states. France's National Front leader Marine Le Pen tweeted "Victory for freedom" and said the French must now also have the right to choose. Dutch anti-immigration politician, Geert Wilders, said the...
Democratic Republic of Congo arrests group over child rape
The authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have arrested 75 suspected militiamen for murder and rape in the province of South Kivu. They are accused of targeting very young girls, reportedly associating them with supernatural protection. Those detained include the group's alleged leader, Frederic Batumike, who is a...
Brexit: UK votes to leave EU in historic referendum
The UK has voted to leave the European Union after 43 years in a historic referendum. Leave won by 52% to 48% with England and Wales voting strongly for Brexit, while London, Scotland and Northern Ireland backed staying in the EU. UKIP leader Nigel Farage hailed it as the UK's "independence day" but the Remain...
Is this France’s most glamorous city?
Once the stars and their entourage have sped off in their limousines, what’s Cannes really like? Cannes is the film capital of Europe, but when the glitterati leave and the red carpet is rolled up, what’s left? Plenty. There’s much more to this city than the legendary palm-fringed seafront, La Croisette, and...
Colombia Farc: Celebrations after ceasefire ends five decades of war
Colombians are celebrating the signing of a ceasefire by the government and the Farc rebel movement, which ended 50 years of civil war. In the capital, Bogota, people took to the streets, hugging each other and singing the national anthem. The announcement is seen as one of the last steps before a full peace deal is signed,...
Неизвестный факт: на Жанну Фриске было совершено нападение
На Жанну Фриске в 25-летнем возрасте было совершено нападение Скандальными подробностями из биографии певицы поделился ее продюсер. Основатель группы «Блестящие» Андрей...
It’s ‘nonsense’ Britain is not independent: Desperate Cameron dismisses Brexit claims
DAVID Cameron has made a final impassioned plea for Britons to vote to remain in the European Union (EU) tomorrow. The Prime Minister called on voters to think of their children and grandchildren when going to the ballot box on Thursday for the EU Referendum. He said if we voted to leave the bloc jobs would have "less...
Is YOUR Tesco about to close early? More than 1,700 jobs on line as opening hours slashed
SUPERMARKET giant Tesco has announced it is slashing opening hours in dozens of stores up and down the country with more than 1,000 people facing redundancy. The chain is scrapping 24-hour opening times in 20 stores in a bid to stem the haemorrhaging of profits. Some 1,750 staff could lose their jobs as a result of the...