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London Tube strike into fourth day with limited service

[ad_1] Most London Underground services remain suspended as a walkout by staff continues for a fourth day.Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) are carrying out a "rolling strike" in a dispute over pay and its unmet demand for a 32-hour working week.A handful of Tube stations appear to be open on the ends of the Northern, Central, Metropolitan and District lines but most routes through central London
Business

Weleda launches inquiry into Nazi camp skin test claims

[ad_1] Weleda, the natural cosmetics company, has launched a study into its links to a Nazi concentration camp following claims an anti-freeze cream it produced was tested on prisoners.A report by historian Anne Sudrow alleges that the Swiss company ordered raw materials from a garden in the Dachau camp. It also made a cream to protect against hypothermia which an SS doctor allegedly used in human experiments. Weleda said a
Business

How to stay safe and what to do in a power cut

[ad_1] Getty ImagesHeavy rain and strong winds are forecast as unsettled weather returns to the UK after a summer which saw a number of heatwaves. Temperatures are expected to drop and there is a risk of thunderstorms.How can you prepare and protect your home before a storm hits?There are a number of steps you can take: secure any loose objects outside your property such as bins, ladders, trampolines and outdoor
UK News

Remains of missing Jordan Moray from Cwmbach found after six years

[ad_1] The remains of a man who went missing six years ago have been found, police have said. Jordan Moray, from Cwmbach, near Aberdare in Rhondda Cynon Taf, was reported missing from his flat with his games console still running and mobile phone on charge in July 2019.South Wales Police said they received a report of human remains near the Llwyn On Reservoir in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, also known
Politics

Labour deputy leadership hopefuls woo MPs as Bridget Phillipson takes early lead

[ad_1] Candidates vying to be Labour's next deputy leader are racing to get the support of their fellow MPs, as Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson emerges as a frontrunner.To stay in the contest, they need to secure the backing of 80 MPs by 17:00 on Thursday.Phillipson's team believe they will clear the threshold a day early, after gathering 44 nominations by the end of Tuesday.Her closest rivals so far are former
Business

Strongbow and Jägermeister pull ads after complaints upheld

[ad_1] Emer MoreauBusiness reporterAl NashComedian Al Nash made the sponsored post about Strongbow ciderStrongbow and Jägermeister have withdrawn some social media ads after complaints over the way the brands presented their alcoholic drinks were upheld by a watchdog.The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) said two Jägermeister adverts implied that alcohol was "a key component of social success", which it said was "irresponsible" and a breach of the broadcasting code.It added a
Entertainment

Repair Shop presenter Jay Blades pleads not guilty to rape

[ad_1] TV presenter Jay Blades has pleaded not guilty to two counts of rape.The 55-year-old, from Claverley, Shropshire, who is best known for hosting BBC show The Repair Shop, denied the offences at Shrewsbury Crown Court on Wednesday.Mr Blades, who appeared in court via a video link, was granted bail ahead of a trial in September 2027.Judge Anthony Lowe told Mr Blades that he regretted the delays, but he could
US & World

Hong Kong lawmakers say no to more rights for same-sex couples

[ad_1] Tessa WongAsia Digital ReporterAFP via Getty ImagesLawmaker Maggie Chan spoke in the LegCo chamber with a sign that said she "resolutely opposed" the billLawmakers in Hong Kong have rejected a controversial bill that would have granted limited rights to same-sex couples, in a blow to the city's gay rights movement.The law, which would have recognised some rights for couples who were married overseas, was opposed by 71 of the
US & World

Army patrols streets of Kathmandu after fierce protests

[ad_1] The BBC's Charlotte Scarr reports from Kathmandu where thousands of demonstrators took to the streets to protest against corruption and nepotism.Unrest began when the government banned 26 social media platforms, including WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook - but then turned to embody discontent with Nepal's political elite.In the weeks before the ban, a "nepo kid" campaign, spotlighting the lavish lifestyles of politicians' children and allegations of corruption, took off on