Moguls lawyers say decision in New York will strengthen appeal in Los Angeles but victims confident guilty verdict will be upheld Harvey Weinstein was already expected to spend the remainder of his life in prison for crimes in New York when a Los Angeles jury found him of guilty of rape and sexual assault in 2022 and he was sentenced to an additional 16 years. But on Thursday New Yorks top court overturned Weinsteins 2020 conviction for two sex crimes and found he should receive a new trial, and

Budget ice baths, graveyard sleepovers and a night of slam poetry in Norwich! Joe Wilkinson and Katherine Ryan are super fun as they hunt for adventures that dont break the bank Channel 4 has carved out a particular niche in daytime-shaped TV shows airing at night. This largely means that an afternoon-ish format, of the sort that would usually be broken up with ads for life insurance, animal charities and conservatories, now comes with the added frisson of knowing that a well-known comedian migh

Manager says his club want to play winning football first Beating Brentford could secure Premier League survival Sean Dyche has insisted he will not be judged on playing style at Everton but by winning as he strives to secure the Premier League status of the financially troubled club. They took a significant step towards that goal on Wednesday by winning the Merseyside derby for the first time in 14 years at Goodison Park. After the 2-0 defeat of Liverpool Dyche, conscious of the criticism his a

St Helens 13-12 Huddersfield Saints recover from 12-0 deficit to go top of Super League table Jonny Lomaxs last-minute drop goal secured a dramatic victory for St Helens against in-form Huddersfield Giants, moving Paul Wellens side joint-top of the Super League table in the process. The Saints did not lead all evening until the very final minute of a dramatic contest. Trailing 12-0 midway through the first half, it was Huddersfield, who came into this game on a run of five successive victories,

David Pecker testified about his role in buying a story from the model Karen McDougal about an alleged affair with Trump Pecker says he bought story so it did not harm campaign David Pecker spent all day on the witness stand on Thursday in the Manhattan criminal trial against Donald Trump. Pecker, the longtime head of America Media, which owns the National Enquirer tabloid, is a key witness because he was intimately involved in the practice of buying the rights to potentially damaging stories ab

Almost ten years ago to the day, Steven Gerrard slipped, Liverpool lost control of their destiny in terms of the Premier League title race and Manchester City nipped in to win it. The talk in recent weeks and certainly since Arsenal and Liverpool lost on the Saturday before last has been about whether City might have a slip of their own in them, something that frankly they have never done previously under Pep Guardiola when the trophy has been within their grasp, the focus narrowing over the r

Suspects, aged 42 and 68, held on suspicion of murder following discovery of plastic-wrapped lower back, buttocks and thigh Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a torso was found wrapped in plastic at a nature reserve in Greater Manchester. Part of a dismembered body, consisting of the bottom of the back, buttocks and thigh, were found in clear plastic by a passerby at Kersal Dale Wetlands in Salford on 4 April. Continue reading...

Oral arguments over former presidents claim of immunity seem to have left Trump happier than the justice department Well, said one reporter to another as they left the supreme court chamber, sometime after noon on Thursday. Looks like were getting a king. Notwithstanding a certain mordant hyperbole on a momentous day in American history, the sentiment seemed within bounds. Continue reading...

Justices heard immunity arguments and the conservative majority seemed determined to talk about anything but the case at hand It took two hours and 24 minutes for the elephant in the room to be mentioned at Thursdays US supreme court hearing. The special counsel has expressed some concern for speed, and wanting to move forward, said Justice Amy Coney Barrett. That was shorthand for the gargantuan stakes at play in Trump v United States. The court was being asked to consider one of the most cons

Worlds largest public company reports $61.86bn revenue after investing billions into artificial intelligence Profits at Microsoft beat Wall Streets expectations as its heavy bets on artificial intelligence and gaming continued to bear fruit in the second quarter. The technology giant has invested billions of dollars into AI in a bid to turbocharge its growth. Continue reading...

US supreme court hears three hours of oral arguments on whether ex-president has absolute immunity from criminal prosecution The US supreme court on Thursday heard roughly three hours of oral arguments about whether Donald Trump enjoyed absolute immunity from criminal prosecution because the acts included in the indictment alleging he plotted to subvert the 2020 election involved his duties as president. The court did not seem inclined to grant total immunity to Trump. But a majority of the just

Dazhon Darien impersonated high school principal in Maryland in clip that quickly spread on social media, police say A high school athletic director in Maryland has been charged with using artificial intelligence to impersonate a principal on an audio recording that included racist and antisemitic comments, authorities said on Thursday. Dazhon Darien faked the voice of Pikesville high schools principal in January following conversations that Dariens contract would not be renewed, according to ch

Surprise reversal of producers New York conviction led to anger from stars and accusers, including Ashley Judd and Mira Sorvino Hollywood has reacted with shock to the news that the disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein s rape conviction has been overturned by a New York court . The fallen movie mogul was sentenced to 23 years in 2020 for two sex crimes, a decision that a court of appeals has now called the result of an unfair trial. Continue reading...

Its no secret that I want to go to Liverpool Feyenoord coach confident the clubs will agree a deal Arne Slot has revealed he is keen on a move to Liverpool and has confidence that a switch to Anfield will materialise. The Feyenoord manager, who has become Liverpools preferred candidate to succeed Jrgen Klopp , was speaking to ESPN before the clubs Eredivisie game with Go Ahead Eagles. Continue reading...

Ethan Wheatley became the latest homegrown talent to make their first-team debut in the win over Sheffield United The quarter of a millennia has been 93 years in the making at Old Trafford and it was poignant that a local lad, Ethan Wheatley, became the 250th academy graduate to make their debut for Manchester Uniteds senior mens team on Wednesdaynight. The 18-year-old had spent the previous evening scoring two goals to help defeat Manchester City to win the Premier League Cup. Wheatley, who lik

Republican Mike Johnson accused of wilfully spreading misinformation and inciting violence after CNN interview Progressive activists have condemned Mike Johnson, the speaker of the House of Representatives, for willfully spreading misinformation and inciting violence in a TV interview about student protests against Israels war in Gaza. Johnson, who was booed and heckled during a press conference at Columbia University on Wednesday, when he said Hamas backed the protests in a CNN interview . Ther

Newey believed to be unhappy with events this season News deals blow to Red Bull hopes of keeping Verstappen Red Bulls chief technical officer, Adrian Newey, is set to leave the team, it has been reported. Newey is the most successful designer of the modern Formula One era and has been an instrumental part of Red Bulls success but is said to have become uncomfortable with his position at the team since the team principal, Christian Horner, was cleared after an investigation into accusations of i

Enrico La Rocca helped expose profound failures but less than a year later was dismissed by the DWP and then later rehired Sunak under pressure to grant carers amnesty Almost exactly five years ago, Enrico La Rocca was hailed by MPs as a hero, a whistleblower whose tenacity had helped expose profound failures at the heart of the governments vast benefits agency, resulting in tens of thousands of vulnerable unpaid carers being unfairly fined and prosecuted. Without La Rocca who was not named at

Concern grows over legality of governments approach as new figures show more than 150,000 carers facing huge penalties A hero then sacked. The carers allowance whistleblower New figures show more than 150,000 unpaid carers are now facing huge fines for minor rule breaches, as MPs, charities and campaigners demanded an immediate amnesty. Ed Davey, the Lib Dem leader, joined calls to write off the vast debts incurred by tens of thousands of people who care for sick, disabled and elderly relatives

A non-hierarchical university space that can be continually altered or even moved has won the EUs biennial prize for contemporary architecture A lightweight university study centre designed to be easily disassembled has won the prize for the best building in Europe. Longevity, permanence and a sense of immutability might be the ambition of most architects, but Gustav Dsing and Max Hacke would be delighted to see their building adapted and reconfigured, or ultimately dismantled and moved somewher

Spaniard eases to 6-1, 6-0 victory over 16-year-old wildcard Veteran to face Alex de Minaur in second round of Madrid Open As Rafael Nadal prepared to enter the Estadio Manolo Santana for what could have been his final match on home soil, like every single match this week could be, much of the 12,400 capacity crowd filled out the walkway around the stadium. He emerged to a prolonged standing ovation, necks craning to catch a fleeting glimpse of his entrance. It was a moment. The start of a final

Researchers also find zebra finches 20% less likely to hatch from eggs if exposed to noise pollution Noise pollution from traffic stunts growth in baby birds, even while inside the egg, research has found. Unhatched birds and hatchlings that are exposed to noise from city traffic experience long-term negative effects on their health, growth and reproduction, the study found. Continue reading...

Captain reflects on the her mum being a rock and the Red Roses new coach as they chase another Six Nations grand slam Were in France and the crowd is going to be hostile, Marlie Packer says as she looks ahead to Saturdays Six Nations grand slamdecider in Bordeaux with relish. But we know that can flip on its head because of the French crowd. If theyre not happy with the way their team are playing, theyturn onthem and give them a bit of ahard time. Packer will win her 104th cap and, as captain, s

Humza Yousafs position as first minister is in danger, but the problems predate his leadership A year ago, Scotlands newly elected first minister, Humza Yousaf , said that the Scottish National partys 2021 pact with the Scottish Greens giving him a majority in the Holyrood parliament was worth its weight in gold. As recently as Tuesday, Mr Yousaf was publicly buffing his treasure, insisting that he hoped the deal would continue . Less than 48 hours later, however, he decided it was time to sel

Chronic workforce shortages have put nursing staff under unbearable pressure, says union chief Nurses in England took an average of a week off sick last year because of stress, anxiety or depression, NHS figures reveal. The disclosure has prompted concern that the intense strains nurses face in their jobs, including low pay and understaffing, are damaging their mental health and causing many to quit. Continue reading...

Train services are essential to the health of the economy, society and environment. These proposals are pragmatic and welcome Failing train services in Britain have often been the butt of jokes, but the chaos is not funny to those who rely on them. For many in the north of England in particular, frustration has given way to despair . Railways are a public good that the public are turning away from. The pandemics long-term impact on working patterns may be the chief culprit for slashed traveller

Premier League live updates from the 8pm BST kick-off Live scoreboard | Read Football Daily | And email Scott and then there were two . OK, its true that Liverpool arent officially out of the title race yet, but cmon. Manchester City are still very much in it, though, their destiny in their own hands. But Arsenal have points on the board, a bumper goal difference and the wind behind, so if the champions are going to win a record-breaking fourth title in a row, City really cant afford any slip-

Independent prosecutor Eric Cottier appointed to review case In 2021 23 swimmers were cleared of doping after positive tests The World Anti-Doping Agency has dismissed allegations that it is biased in favour of China as damaging and baseless and asked an independent prosecutor to review its handling of the case of 23 Chinese swimmers who were cleared of doping. Wada said that the Swiss prosecutor, Eric Cottier, would be granted full and unfettered access to all its files and documents related to

The directors 18-minute film Scnarios will premiere at this years Cannes film festival accompanied by his 34-minute introduction The final film from the French-Swiss director Jean-Luc Godard is set to premiere at this years Cannes film festival. Scnarios is an 18-minute short that the film-maker finished in 2022 the day before he died via an assisted suicide procedure in Switzerland. Godard also made an accompanying 34-minute introduction which is a combination of still and moving images, halfwa

English coach out of work since Chelsea sacking in April 2023 Fifth-placed Ajax in danger of missing out on Europe Ajax are interested in appointing Graham Potter as the former Chelsea manager plots a return to coaching after more than a year on the sidelines. Potter, who is also on a list of potential replacements for Erik ten Hag at Manchester United, has been recharging his batteries since a challenging seven-month spell at Chelsea last season. The former Brighton manager has been linked with

Readers respond to the prime ministers claim that the UK is suffering from a sicknote culture As a retired GP who spent 35 years looking after people with anxiety and depression in primary care, I find Rishi Sunaks recent comments about GPs over-medicalising the everyday challenges and worries of life offensive ( Sunak to cite Britains sicknote culture in bid to overhaul fit note system, 19 April ). These disabling problems constitute around 40% of all those attending a GP practice. He clearly h

The problem is that the public eye is ruinous, especially for women, says Dr Catherine Merrick The headline on Gaby Hinsliffs article ( 19 April ) reads Meghans gone from royal upsetter to tradwife in three short years. Given whats out there, youd do the same. Well, no, I wouldnt. Id just erasemyself from the public eye: the one thing she cannot or will notdo. For the problem reflected in this article is not jam Meghan Markles or anyone elses. Jam is not the problem. (Which may or may not be a

In Human Resources, Time Out and The Class, the Palme dOr-winning film-maker who has died aged 63 addressed French and European society at all levels Laurent Cantet was a classic product of the French cinema industry: a deeply intelligent, high-minded progressive film-maker of the same generation as Robin Campillo and Dominik Moll whose supremely literate, emotionally committed, stylish and well-acted movies aspired to address French and European society at all levels. Cantet made films that y

Director of Palme dOr-winning film Entre les Murs (The Class) was much praised for humanism in projects Laurent Cantet , the award-winning film-maker whose creations tackled some of the most complex issues of modern French society, including meritocracy, the education system, diversity and class struggle, has died aged 63 after an illness. Cantet was best known outside France for his film Entre les Murs (The Class), which won the Palme dOr at the Cannes film festival in 2008. It depicted life in

Only this week the first minister said he was delighted with his coalition with the Greens. But then Be careful what you wish for. Its hard not to feel a scintilla of sympathy for Humza Yousaf. On a human level, if not a political one. For well over a decade the SNP had ruled more or less unchallenged in Scotland. Free to do whatever it liked, though not, ironically, the one thing on which its existence was predicated: making Scotland independent. The UK parliament was in no hurry to grant a se

Radio DJ Richie Brave, whose ancestors were enslaved, says organisers should be asking themselves some questions The Radio 1Xtra host Richie Brave has said the Booker prize should consider changing its name because of its links to enslavement. Braves legal surname is Booker and his ancestors were enslaved by the founders of the company that originally sponsored the prize. Continue reading...

A military horse that bolted through central London on Wednesday is in a serious condition in an equine hospital Continue reading...

Charity Commission opens a compliance case into the soup kitchen founded by Mike Butcher, following allegations about its use during his campaign Reform UKs candidate in the Blackpool South byelection has denied any wrongdoing after the Charity Commission launched a probe into allegations that the soup kitchen he founded was used to promote his campaign. Mark Butcher, who is standing for the party in next weeks election, posted a Facebook message this month which said that the campaign would be

Originally the preserve of Ivy League sportsmen, the jacket has seen incarnations from the likes of Salt-N-Pepa, Palace and Prada. And now Louis Vuittons NFT version is going for 7,000 There are few items of clothing as iconic or as purely American as the classic varsity jacket. Yet, lately, it has been making a comeback, thanks in part to Italian powerhouse Prada, who featured a chic all-leather take on it at Milan fashion week in February. It has also been a central piece in much-hyped recen

Police say girl has been charged with three counts of attempted murder after incident at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman A 13-year-old girl has been charged with three counts of attempted murder after two teachers and a teenage pupil were stabbed at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman in Wales, Dyfed-Powys police have said. More details soon Continue reading...

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators are calling on universities to sell investments in companies they say are complicit in war in Gaza As protests against Israels offensive in Gaza are spreading throughout American campuses, one demand made by students across schools keeps coming up: divestment from Israel. Universities rely on endowments to fund things like research and scholarships, and those endowments are typically invested in companies and alternative asset classes, such as private equity and hed

Saif Alrubie denies intimidation over transfer fee commission Alrubie alleges he was owed 300,000 from Kurt Zouma deal A top football agent has accused a former Chelsea executive of repeatedly lying about a transfer fee in order for the Premier League club to avoid paying him a commission, Southwark crown court has heard. During an at times irascible appearance as the defendant, the agent Saif Alrubie, said Chelsea s former director of football Marina Granovskaia misrepresented how much West Ham

Party wants to fully nationalise train network within five years of coming to power, in biggest rail reform for a generation Labour has made one of its most radical proposals yet in the run-up to an election campaign: to fully nationalise the train network within five years of coming to power. The party has pledged to guarantee the cheapest fares as part of the biggest reform of our railways for a generation, bringing all passenger rail into national ownership under the Great British Railways (G

After Poland and Lithuania said they are prepared to help Ukrainian authorities return men subject to military conscription, we want to hear how you feel about it Poland and Lithuania have pledged to help Ukrainian authorities repatriate men subject to the military draft after Kyiv announced it is ending consular services for such men who are abroad. We would like to speak with Ukrainian men living abroad about their views on this development. Whether you left Ukraine following Russias full-scal

Shareholders in the mining firm are unimpressed by the offer as it stands but what happens next could be interesting BHP move to buy Anglo American threatens to hasten City exodus In theory, Anglo American has been a sitting duck for a takeover bid for about a decade. Its share price has lagged behind that of other big miners and successive efforts to sharpen a sprawling portfolio have underwhelmed. The last news, at the end of 2023, was production delays that sent the shares down 20% in a day.

Councillors unanimously refuse permission for 42-storey block of flats on top of former residence and hospital Councillors in Birmingham have unanimously refused to grant planning permission for a controversial 42-storey skyscraper on top of a Grade-II listed former hospital. The proposal for the city centre site included a large glass tower block, including more than 300 flats and a cafe and roof terrace, erected on top of a Georgian building that has stood there since the early 19th century. C

European parliament term ends with warnings about dangers of disinformation and authoritarian forces The starting gun has been fired on the next European parliamentary elections with more than 600 MEPs departing Strasbourg urged to use their strength and patience to fight the far right and disinformation and return a vote across the bloc for democracy. There were flowers, tears and cheers on Thursday as Roberta Metsola, president of the European parliament, made her last address and MEPs raced b

Shadow minister Steve Reed vows to uphold targets on biodiversity loss and protecting land and sea Labour has pledged to halt the decline of British species and protect at least 30% of the land and sea by 2030 if it is elected. Steve Reed, the shadow environment secretary, also vowed to set a new land use framework that would prioritise the protection of nature, and to deliver on targets to improve the UKs environment. Continue reading...

Pressure group accusing Begoa Gmez of corruption admits media reports allegations were based on may not be true Prosecutors in Madrid have asked a judge to throw out a preliminary corruption investigation against the wife of Spains prime minister, Pedro Snchez, as the pressure group behind the complaint admitted its allegations may be based on incorrect media reports. Snchez, whose socialist party has governed Spain since 2018, shocked the country on Wednesday night by announcing that he was con

The books will be released sequentially, starting with Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone, with a full cast of yet-to-be-named actors and a groundbreaking new soundscape New audiobooks of all seven titles in JK Rowlings Harry Potter series will be released exclusively on Audible in late 2025. More than 100 performers have been cast to voice the books various characters and bring these iconic stories to life as never heard before. A joint statement from Amazon-owned Audible and Pottermore Pu