Trump buys TV and radio ads to pressure GOP officials to join doomed bid to overturn election

President Donald Trump‘s campaign is spending more than $5 million on television and radio ads asking supporters to pressure Republican Party members and state government officials to overturn the election results.  Some of the new ads, which are running nationally on Fox News Channel, Fox Business Network, Newsmax and One America News Network, with more … Read more

Independent panel to resolve trade disagreements instead of European Court of Justice

Britain and the EU will seek international help if they clash over trade in the future to avoid using the European Court of Justice, it was confirmed today. Boris Johnson said that ‘independent third party arbitration’ would be used if either side felt it was being ‘unfairly undercut’ by the other. The Prime Minister was … Read more

Olivia Attwood keeps a low profile in a plum hoodie as she parks on a double yellow line

She recently took a swipe at the hordes of reality stars heading to Dubai on ‘work trips’.  But Olivia Attwood risked receiving criticism herself (as well as a ticket) as she parked on double yellow lines while nipping to the shops for supplies of coffee and groceries on Thursday. The Love Island star, 29, attempted … Read more

Nuro gets green light to become first autonomous-vehicle delivery service in California

Driverless startup Nuro gets green light to become the first autonomous-vehicle delivery service in California The company plans to begin delivery service in the state in 2021 Its cars are restricted to 35mph and may only operate in ‘fair weather’ conditions Nuro’s R2 has no pedals, steering wheel or room for passengers It relies on … Read more

Boris Johnson hails ‘Canada-style’ Brexit trade deal with the EU

What happens next?  After a Brexit deal text was finalised, the next step is ratification by both sides – and there is not much time before the end of the transition period on January 1.  Christmas Day  Brussels will short-cut its own processes, with the EU Council of member states expected to grant ‘provisional’ implementation … Read more

Afghan women’s rights activist shot dead by gunmen days after she condemned wave of assassinations

Top Afghan women’s rights activist, 29, is shot dead by motorbike-riding gunmen days after she condemned wave of assassinations in the country Freshta Kohistani is the second activist to be killed in Kabul in two days Her brother was also killed in the drive-by attack which took place near her home Freshta was outspoken about women’s … Read more

Villagers help truck drivers stuck on the M20 in Kent by lowering food parcels from motorway bridge

Kent villagers are helping feed stranded truck drivers lined up along the motorway by lowering bags of food to them from bridges.  They are using rope and shopping bags to deliver goods including beans, fruit and sweets to stranded lorry drivers waiting for Covid tests. Hundreds of hauliers are lined on the M20 as part … Read more