Brexit: EU ‘needs to be reasonable’ warns Truss Many people in Britain and across the world were surprised when the country voted 52 percent to leave the largest trading bloc in the globe. Many pundits had predicted a win for the Remain side who had issued dire warnings in their campaign, saying industries would not…
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The top UK staycations with a nautical theme
Tall ship St Hilda at sea (Image: St Hilda Sea Adventures) Offering great views and the relaxing sound of waves – or ripples – against the hull, Chill has rounded up nine of the best staycation spots on boats, from high-end luxury in London to Scottish cruises, floating glamping pods to a miniature Titanic. Tower…
Perishers – 19th June 2021
Perishers originally ran from 1959 to 2006. The strip is still so popular today that we decided to reprint the best of the strips by Maurice Dodd and Dennis Collins
Andy Capp – 19th June 2021
Andy Capp has been a favourite part of the Daily Mirror since 1957. Enjoy the adventures of Andy Capp and wife Flo every day. See previous Andy Capp’s or visit his Facebook page.
U.S. Catholic bishops OK steps toward possible rebuke of Biden over abortion stance
U.S. Catholic bishops overwhelmingly approved the drafting of a “teaching document” that many of them hope will rebuke Catholic politicians, including President Joe Biden, who continue to receive Communion despite their support for abortion rights. The decision, vehemently opposed by a minority of bishops, came despite appeals from the Vatican for a more cautious and collegial approach…
NSA to NSO: NY filmmakers explore circles of surveillance
American filmmaker Laura Poitras has once again turned her camera on the watchmen in an exhibition opening Friday in Berlin By FRANK JORDANS Associated Press June 18, 2021, 10:37 PM • 4 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article BERLIN — American filmmaker Laura Poitras, known for her award-winning 2014 documentary on former…
U.S. politicians fume over Canada’s extended border restrictions
American politicians who are normally friendly to Canada are fuming over news that the border will remain closed to non-essential travel for at least another month. They decried the latest prolongation on Friday as overly cautious, unfounded in science and unclear. “I wish there was a more artful way to say this — but this is bullshit,” said Rep….
Donald Trump takes next step in revenge plan by endorsing challenger to GOP Senator Lisa Murkowski
Hey hey, ho ho, “Murkowski has got to go!” Donald Trump ramped up his post-White House revenge tour with the formal endorsement of a Republican primary challenger to Senator Lisa Murkowski, who voted to convict the former president after he was impeached over the US Capitol riot. The Trumpian endorsement of Kelly Tshibaka for an…
UN body calls for halt of weapons to Myanmar, urges release of Aung San Suu Kyi
The United Nations General Assembly on Friday called for a stop to the flow of arms to Myanmar and urged the military to respect November election results and release political detainees, including leader Aung San Suu Kyi. The General Assembly adopted a resolution with the support of 119 countries months after the military overthrew Aung San…
‘Big Short’ investor Michael Burry is back on Twitter and cautioning against market bubble
The “Big Short” investor, Michael Burry, returned to Twitter after deleting all of his posts to warn cryptocurrency and meme stock investors that the “mother of all crashes” could be on its ways, costing them tens of millions or trillions of dollars. Mr Burry made his name by betting against the housing market after predicting…