A BAE Systems Hawk taxying on a runaway. Peterfz30 | Istock | Getty Images LONDON — BAE Systems, the U.K.’s largest defense contractor, has established trading relationships with countries accused of human rights abuses, according to a new report that reveals the extensive reach of its lucrative arms business. Over the past decade, the defense … Read more
Scheduled to commence Cape Town operations at the end of October, the airline aims to tap into the popular winter leisure market. This is a strategic move in a season traditionally challenging for airlines, especially long-haul low-cost carriers, writes Simple Flying. Norse Atlantic Airways AS is a Norwegian low-cost, long-haul airline headquartered in Arendal, Norway. … Read more
MORE than a thousand of PC Yvonne Fletcher’s former colleagues today paid an emotional tribute to her – and demanded justice for her murder. The ex-Met officers attended a ceremony for 25-year-old Yvonne to mark the 40th anniversary of her shooting outside the former Libyan People’s Bureau in St James’s Square, Central London. 8 PC Yvonne … Read more
Ahead of the launch of Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree expansion in June, FromSoftware and publisher Bandai Namco have announced plans to hold a classical musical concert at the Royal Albert Hall later this month. The Elden Ring Symphonic Adventure will take place at the iconic venue on April 28. Two Elden Ring concerts … Read more
LONDON — Sunspel has partnered with Katie Scott, a London-based contemporary botanical artist for a limited summer collection for women and men. The pieces come in two floral prints in green and gray, as well as black and gray, both of which were illustrated by Scott to represent the floral elements behind the British label’s … Read more
The exterior of the Bank of England in the City of London, United Kingdom. Mike Kemp | In Pictures | Getty Images LONDON — The Bank of England on Friday announced a “once in a generation” overhaul of its inflation forecasting following a long-awaited review by former Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke. The review — initiated following criticism of … Read more
A MANIAC bus driver was locked up for battering and then driving over a passenger who lost a leg in the horror attack. Allan Thomson, 64, tried to dodge jail claiming he was acting in self defence when he lashed out at pensioner Michael McFadyen, 74. 2 Allan Thomson was jailed for 18 months todayCredit: … Read more
LONDON — Inside Olivia von Halle’s head, it’s all fine silks, diamonds and Liberace-esque maximalism. The fashion designer is teaming with her friend, fine jewelry designer Jessica McCormack, on a small, seven-piece collection that includes pajamas, a camisole, top and shorts, a bridal robe and an eye mask. It launches April 18 and is available … Read more
THE ‘ghosted’ wife of a Brit TV chef has saved herself a fortune in divorce costs thanks to online sleuths who tracked down her missing hubby. Ashley Maguire claimed her partner, Charles Withers, had completely vanished while she was pregnant with their second child in a Facebook post that has since gone viral. 8 Ashley … Read more
Artist Omar Obaid with his wife, Summer. The pair quit corporate roles to run their art business Abstract House. Abstract House Omar Obaid has enjoyed painting and drawing since he was a child. As an adult, he would wind down from work at the weekend by creating abstract art on canvas, hanging his pieces in … Read more
