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Associated PressTop Russian military official appears in court on bribery charges
A top Russian military official arrested on suspicion of accepting a bribe was sent to pre-trial detention Wednesday after appearing before a court in central Moscow, court officials said in a statement. Timur Ivanov, 48, one of Russia’s 12 deputy defense ministers, was arrested Tuesday evening, Russia’s Investigative Committee said in a statement. According to a statement from the court, investigators told Moscow’s Basmany court Wednesday that Ivanov had conspired with third parties to receive a bribe in the form of unspecified property services “during contracting and subcontracting work for the needs of the Ministry of Defense.”
- Deadline
Australian Police Searching For ‘Home And Away’ Star Orpheus Pledger
Australian police has called on the public to help in a manhunt for Home and Away star Orpheus Pledger. According to a public notice, a warrant for Pledger’s arrest has been issued after he failed to appear in court over an “assault-related matter.” Pledger faced four assault offences at Melbourne Magistrates Court on Monday. He …
- Investor's Business Daily
Dow Jones Futures: Tesla Soars As Elon Musk Touts 'Affordable' EV, Robotaxi
The rally attempt is gaining steam. Tesla soared as Elon Musk said "affordable" EVs will come in 2025 and touted robotaxis.
- Evening Standard
Chelsea a shell of past glories as disaster display helps, not hinders, Arsenal title hopes
Some of Chelsea’s expensively assembled squad will simply never make it at the top level without big changes
- Evening Standard
Pret A Manger in board shake-up amid battle to cut debts
The sandwich chain’s co-founder has said customers have been “let down” by problems with its loyalty app and “chaotic” management
- Cosmo
Everything you need to know about Jobseeker's Allowance
How much is Jobseeker's Allowance? Are there two types of Jobseeker's Allowance? And all your other questions, answered
- Evening Standard
Chelsea: Conor Gallagher responds to young fan who demanded players 'fight for the shirt'
The young fan’s sign caught the attention of TV cameras during the 5-0 loss at Arsenal
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Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson arrives at court to face sex charges
The 61-year-old politician was arrested and charged in relation to historical sexual allegations at the end of March.
- The Telegraph
Broadcasters threatened with fines over election programmes after GB News breaches
Ofcom has vowed to tighten its broadcasting rules during the general election after GB News repeatedly broke regulations by using politicians as presenters.
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Lloyds profit falls 28% as competition in mortgage market steps up
But the UK’s biggest mortgage lender said its customers are ‘resilient’ as it unveiled improved predictions for parts of the economy this year.
- HuffPost
Joe Biden Hits Trump With Biblical Burn Over His Latest Shady Business Scheme
The audience laughed out loud as Biden mocked Trump's most recent venture.
- BBC
Congress clears $95bn aid package for Ukraine and Israel
President Biden is expected to sign the package, which includes a potential TikTok ban, into law.
- Evening Standard
Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers’ leaves £1.4million fortune and production company to wife
The BBC star passed away in February following a two year battle with cancer
- Evening Standard
Chelsea vs Barcelona: Women's Champions League prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, odds
The Blues hold a narrow advantage heading to Stamford Bridge
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Ofcom issues warning over politician presenters ahead of general election
The regulator said breaches could result in sanctions.
- The Guardian
UK accused by Amnesty of ‘deliberately destabilising’ human rights globally
Rights chief also warns Britain will be ‘judged harshly by history for its failure to help prevent civilian slaughter in Gaza’
- BBC
Lloyds profits drop as mortgage competition rises
The banking group's results showed it had made less money from loans and mortgages compared with last year.
- Evening Standard
Two horses bolt through central London pursued by police after 'hitting vehicles'
Two horses have been spotted bolting along streets in central London, with one appearing to be covered in blood.The two animals, which both had saddles on, were spotted racing down one street on Wednesday morning.In one clip the pair were seen charging down the road followed by an unmarked police car.One soldier has been injured in the incident after a spooked horse hit a number of vehicles, the Telegraph reports.
- Variety
Suspense Thriller ‘Barren Land,’ From ‘Money Heist’ Director Albert Pintó, Snapped Up by Film Factory (EXCLUSIVE)
“Barren Land,” from Spain’s Albert Pintó, director of Netflix global blockbusters “Money Heist,” “Berlin” and “Nowhere,” have been snapped up by Spain’s Film Factory Entertainment. From an original idea by producer Alvaro Ariza, “Barren Land” (“Tierra de Nadie”) is penned by Fernando Navarro, one of Spain’s go-to screenwriters whose credits include Netflix hits “Below Zero” …
- Evening Standard
London and South-East hit with record £100billion income tax grab as changes bite
EXCLUSIVE: Londoners paid £59.3billion to the Treasury annually and South-East residents £41.4 billion, according to HMRC figures