It appears the arrival of their first grandchild has been seen by Kate Middleton’s parents as a marvellous business opportunity. They are promoting a range of baby goods on the Party Pieces website – with paper plates decorated with a blue or pink crown and the words “A New Little Prince” and “A New Little… Continue reading How Kate Middleton’s parents turn her pregnancy into a business opportunity
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Malala Yousafzai discharged from Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani girl who was shot in the head by the Taliban, has been discharged from Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham as an inpatient. Malala Yousafzai, 15, was being treated at Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEHB) after being transferred following the attack in October. She will continue her rehabilitation at her family’s temporary home… Continue reading Malala Yousafzai discharged from Queen Elizabeth Hospital
The Sun places advert in Argentina newspaper following Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner’s letter
UK’s newspaper The Sun has taken out an advert in an English-language paper in Argentina defending Britain’s right to govern the Falkland Islands. The advert is a response to an open letter from Argentina’s President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, which was printed in two British papers. Britain’s Prime Minister David Cameron has insisted the islanders… Continue reading The Sun places advert in Argentina newspaper following Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner’s letter
General Ismail Hakki Karadayi detained over 1997 coup in Turkey
General Ismail Hakki Karadayi, former Turkish army chief, has been detained over a military intervention that ousted a pro-Islamist government in 1997. Ismail Hakki Karadayi was detained at his home in Istanbul and taken to the capital, Ankara, for questioning. He is suspected of helping what became known as the post-modern coup, as no soldiers… Continue reading General Ismail Hakki Karadayi detained over 1997 coup in Turkey
Switzerland gunman kills three people in Daillon
Three people are dead and two others are injured after a gunman has opened fire in a village in Switzerland, police say. The attack happened on Wednesday at around 21:00 in the village of Daillon in Valais canton, 100 km (60 miles) east of Geneva. Police shot and wounded the suspect after he threatened to… Continue reading Switzerland gunman kills three people in Daillon
Woman trapped in Roubaix Intermarche supermarket for New Year’s Eve
While most people celebrated New Year’s Eve with parties and fireworks one French pensioner spent the night alone in a locked supermarket in Roubaix. The 73-year-old woman felt faint at the store in Roubaix and went to the toilet. But when she came out later she found the shop deserted and locked up. French media… Continue reading Woman trapped in Roubaix Intermarche supermarket for New Year’s Eve
Paris flat fire kills five people in Gennevilliers
Five people including a child have died in an apartment fire in Gennevilliers, a deprived northern suburb of Paris. The blaze happened early on Wednesday. The five victims shared a flat on the fourth floor of the seven-storey block. Eighteen people, including an infant, were hurt and most are now in hospital. About 100 firefighters… Continue reading Paris flat fire kills five people in Gennevilliers
Francois Hollande New Year speech: France’s president vows to revive supertax
French President Francois Hollande says he still plans to raise the top rate of income tax after his 75% plan was struck down on technical grounds. In a national address on New Year’s Eve, Francois Hollande said the law would be redesigned, adding, “we will still ask more of those who have the most”. However,… Continue reading Francois Hollande New Year speech: France’s president vows to revive supertax
2013 Pope Benedict XVI New Year address
Pope Benedict XVI has condemned “unregulated capitalism” for contributing to world tension, in 2013 New Year address to worshippers. The Pope also thanked the world’s peacemakers and said humanity had “an innate vocation for peace”. The Roman Catholic Church leader spoke at a Mass in the Vatican, then greeted a crowd outside St Peter’s Basilica.… Continue reading 2013 Pope Benedict XVI New Year address
Angela Merkel warns Germans of tough economic times ahead in her New Year message
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has warned that her country’s economic climate in 2013 will be “even more difficult”. In her New Year message, Angela Merkel also cautioned that the eurozone debt crisis was far from over. However, she did say that reforms designed to address the roots of the problem were beginning to bear fruit.… Continue reading Angela Merkel warns Germans of tough economic times ahead in her New Year message
Why Kate Middleton may never become Queen
Kate Middleton is facing the prospect of never becoming Prince William’s Queen. MP John Hemming is attempting to ensure all spouses of reigning monarchs are officially known as Prince or Princess Consorts, with an amendment to the repeal of ancient royal primogeniture laws. The wives of ruling Kings currently become Queen Consorts but the husbands… Continue reading Why Kate Middleton may never become Queen
Moscow plane crash video captures moment car is hit by plane wheel
A video of Moscow plane crash has emerged showing how close one motorist came to becoming another victim of the deadly event. At least four Russians died when a passenger airliner overshot a runway and broke into pieces Vnukovo airport. Officials said up to eight people were on board the Tupolev-204 – flight number RWZ9268… Continue reading Moscow plane crash video captures moment car is hit by plane wheel
Plane crashes into Moscow highway near Vnukovo airport killing at least four people
A Russian passenger plane has crashed into a main road outside Moscow killing at least four people, reports say. Russian state television says the plane overshot the runway after landing. Details are still emerging, but images of the scene on Twitter appear to show a badly-damaged aircraft lying in several pieces across a major road.… Continue reading Plane crashes into Moscow highway near Vnukovo airport killing at least four people
French 75% tax rate struck down by constitutional council
France’s constitutional council has struck down a top income tax rate of 75% introduced by Socialist President Francois Hollande. Raising taxes for those earning more than 1 million euros has been a flagship policy for Francois Hollande. The policy angered France’s business community and prompted some wealthy citizens to say they would emigrate. Francois Hollande’s… Continue reading French 75% tax rate struck down by constitutional council
Mario Monti to lead Italian coalition of centre parties
Outgoing Prime Minister Mario Monti is to lead a coalition of centre parties going into Italy’s parliamentary election in February. Speaking to reporters after four hours of talks with centrist politicians, he said he was willing to be “named leader of the coalition”. Mario Monti resigned after 13 months as prime minister when predecessor Silvio Berlusconi withdrew… Continue reading Mario Monti to lead Italian coalition of centre parties
Vladimir Putin signs Russian ban on US adoptions
President Vladimir Putin has signed into law a ban on Americans adopting Russian orphans. The law is a reaction to the US Magnitsky Act, which blacklists Russian officials accused of rights abuses. The death of anti-corruption lawyer Sergei Magnitsky in 2009 became a symbol of the fight against corruption in Russia, and soured relations between… Continue reading Vladimir Putin signs Russian ban on US adoptions
Silvio Berlusconi to pay ex-wife Veronica Lario 36 million euros a year
Italy’s former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has agreed to pay 36 million euros ($48 million) a year to his ex-wife Veronica Lario, reports say. Silvio Berlusconi will keep the $100 million villa where the couple lived with their three children, as part of a divorce deal reportedly filed on Christmas Day. Veronica Lario left Berlusconi… Continue reading Silvio Berlusconi to pay ex-wife Veronica Lario 36 million euros a year
The Beatles considered to appeared on the new £10 banknote
The Beatles, Mick Jagger and Robbie Williams are among the names being considered to appear on the new £10 banknote. According to The Mirror, the Bank Of England has released a list of 150 great Britons who have been suggested by members of the public to be the face on one side of the new… Continue reading The Beatles considered to appeared on the new £10 banknote
Queen’s Christmas Day message: From audio-only to 3D
Queen Elizabeth II gave her Christmas Message to the nation as her Diamond Jubilee year draws to a close. Since her first message in 1952, The Queen has ruled through enormous historic events and periods of change. 1950s Queen Elizabeth II gave her first Christmas message in 1952 which was broadcast in sound only on… Continue reading Queen’s Christmas Day message: From audio-only to 3D
Urbi et Orbi 2012: Pope Benedict XVI Christmas blessing
Pope Benedict XVI has called for a political solution to the violence in Syria during his Christmas message, the Urbi et Orbi, in Vatican City. In front of thousands of pilgrims in St Peter’s Square, he called for all sides in the conflict to engage in dialogue. “I appeal for an end to the bloodshed… Continue reading Urbi et Orbi 2012: Pope Benedict XVI Christmas blessing
Queen Elizabeth wearing 3D glasses as she gets a sneak preview of 2012 Christmas Day message
Queen Elizabeth II wore dark glasses with a glittering Swarovski “Q” on each side while she was watching a preview of her Christmas message, which has been filmed in 3D for the first time. Seen with her 3D glasses as she chats to senior staff from Sky News, who have produced this year’s message, the… Continue reading Queen Elizabeth wearing 3D glasses as she gets a sneak preview of 2012 Christmas Day message
Jacintha Saldanha had attempted to kill herself twice before the royal hoax
Jacintha Saldanha, the nurse who committed suicide after answering a hoax phone call about Kate Middleton, made two attempts to kill herself last winter and had been prescribed antidepressants. Jacintha Saldanha, who took her own life days after the call from Australian DJs Mel Greig and Michael Christian pretending to be the Queen and Prince… Continue reading Jacintha Saldanha had attempted to kill herself twice before the royal hoax
Paolo Gabriele pardoned by Pope Benedict XVI
Pope Benedict XVI has decided to pardon his former butler, Paolo Gabriele, who is serving an 18-month jail sentence for stealing confidential papers. The Pope visited Paolo Gabriele in prison to personally inform him of the decision, the Vatican said in a statement. In October the former butler was found guilty of stealing and copying… Continue reading Paolo Gabriele pardoned by Pope Benedict XVI
Vaclav Havel honoured with giant neon heart at the European Parliament building in Brussels
A giant pink neon heart now adorns the European Parliament building in Brussels in memory of the late dissident playwright and Czech president Vaclav Havel, who died last year. Vaclav Havel’s Czech fans are encouraging people to roll up their trouser legs in a comic gesture to honor Havel. As Czech president, Vaclav Havel wore… Continue reading Vaclav Havel honoured with giant neon heart at the European Parliament building in Brussels
Italian parliament dissolved following Prime Minister Mario Monti’s resignation
Italian parliament has been dissolved by President Giorgio Napolitano following caretaker Prime Minister Mario Monti’s resignation. The move paves the way for elections, now confirmed for 24-25 February. Mario Monti, brought in last year to form a technocratic government, stepped down on Friday after MPs passed his budget. It followed the withdrawal of support from… Continue reading Italian parliament dissolved following Prime Minister Mario Monti’s resignation