BUENOS AIRES, Jan 11 (Reuters) – Argentina is facing a historic heat wave with temperatures soaring above 40 degrees Celsius (104°F), making the country for a while the hottest place on the planet, straining power grids and forcing residents to seeking sanctuary in the shade. With temperatures up around 45°C […]
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A poster for the 1966 romantic comedy Alfie is predicted to sell for £500-£800 and one for his breakthrough film, Zulu, could make between £1,500 and £2,000. From his private art collection, Sir Michael will be auctioning Les Amoureux Dans L’Arbre by Marc Chagall, which could sell for as much […]
The British Retail Consortium said outlets were braced for “significant head winds” as customers are battered by soaring inflation, an energy bill shock and April’s National Insurance increase. Helen Dickinson, BRC director-general, said: “It will take continued agility and resilience if they are to battle the storm ahead, while also […]
The northern Chinese city of Tianjin has ordered a second round of COVID-19 testing on all 14 million residents after multiple cases of the omicron strain were found during initial screenings that began Sunday ByThe Associated Press January 12, 2022, 4:32 AM • 3 min read Share to FacebookShare to […]
The DVSA warned stopping distances can be “10 times greater” on frosty roads in a major safety risk to road users. They also urged drivers to “keep well back” from cars in front and to take extra care when overtaking others this winter. Posting on Twitter, the DVSA said: “When […]
But Djokovic could still miss the upcoming Australian Open, with less than a week to go until the first Grand Slam tournament of the year kicks off, as the federal government has revealed they are investigating whether the 34-year-old lied on his Australian Travel Declaration form. Sources confirmed the government […]
On Tuesday, Joe Biden, 79, endorsed changing Senate rules which have stalled voting rights legislation during his speech at the Atlanta University Center Consortium. The President said he will not “yield” or “flinch” in the fight to protect democracy. Despite previously defending the filibuster during his 36 years in Congress, Mr […]
A traveler was apprehended Tuesday after reportedly entering the cockpit of a Miami-bound plane at a Honduras airport and causing damage, American Airlines said. The alleged incident happened during boarding for Flight 488 from Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport in San Pedro Sula to Miami International Airport, the airline said […]