The sharp-tongued screen heroine: Maggie Smith dies

The sharp-tongued screen heroine: Maggie Smith dies

27. September 2024 Maggie Smith was 89 years old © APA/Getty Images North America/EVAN AGOSTINI She was a Dame of the British Empire, a fixture on the screen for decades and one of the island’s theater doyennes: Maggie Smith. Now the great actress, who became famous with the Agatha Christie adaptations “Death on the Nile” … Read more

‘I’d like to pretend this is my apartment’: Keir Starmer jokes with US business leaders amid row over his undeclared use of Labour donor’s £18m London penthouse to address the nation on TV

‘I’d like to pretend this is my apartment’: Keir Starmer jokes with US business leaders amid row over his undeclared use of Labour donor’s £18m London penthouse to address the nation on TV

Keir Starmer joked about pretending a flash UK government building in New York was his own home today – amid questions over whether he used a Labour donor’s opulent penthouse as his own home. The PM made the off-the-cuff remark as he entertained US business leaders at the British consul general’s $16million residence in Manhattan. … Read more

Sir Keir Starmer video shot in Lord Alli’s penthouse: Public ‘hoodwinked by Covid clip’ filmed in donor’s £18m flat ‘dressed up to look like his home’

Sir Keir Starmer video shot in Lord Alli’s penthouse: Public ‘hoodwinked by Covid clip’ filmed in donor’s £18m flat ‘dressed up to look like his home’

Sir Keir Starmer was accused of ‘hoodwinking’ the public after telling Britain to work from home during Covid from the comfort of Lord Alli’s luxury penthouse. In the newly-unearthed December 2021 clip, the then Leader of the Opposition attacked Boris Johnson’s government for its pandemic response. He also urged people to work from home and … Read more

West Ham 0-3 Chelsea: Nicolas Jackson rules in West London

West Ham 0-3 Chelsea: Nicolas Jackson rules in West London

Nicolas Jackson led Chelsea to victory over West Ham where the speed of the Blues attackers shone throughout the 90 minutes In it London Stadium, West Ham y Chelsea They saw each other in the West London Derby. Los blues They arrived in better dynamics, which was noticeable on the green. hammersafter two games without … Read more

Guest article by bestselling author John Niven – Culture

Guest article by bestselling author John Niven – Culture

Do you become right-wing because you’re terrible? Or terrible because you’re right-wing? A participant observation by bestselling author John Niven. Location: a parking lot in London. div:not([style*=’display: none’])){margin-bottom:60px;margin-top:60px;}}]]> div:not([style*=’display: none’]))::before{content:none;}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.css-3irfzv{margin-bottom:0;margin-top:0;}}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.css-3irfzv{margin-left:0;margin-right:0;}}@media screen and (min-width: 1000px){.css-3irfzv{margin-left:-180px;width:1000px;}.css-3irfzv:has(> div:not([style*=’display: none’])){margin-bottom:60px;margin-top:60px;}}]]> div:not([style*=’display: none’]))::before{content:none;}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.css-1h17jzc{margin-bottom:0;margin-top:0;}}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.css-1h17jzc{display:block;}}@media screen … Read more

EU and London move forward without agreement on Gibraltar

EU and London move forward without agreement on Gibraltar

The recent round of negotiations between the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom on Gibraltar has concluded without a final agreement, although both parties have acknowledged progress on several critical points. This meeting is part of a series of dialogues aimed at resolving the complex issues surrounding the status of Gibraltar after Brexit, a … Read more

Fire in London: Four children suffocated in hoarder’s apartment | News

Fire in London: Four children suffocated in hoarder’s apartment | News

London – Deveca Rose (29) went shopping in the supermarket and left her four children unattended at home. When a fire broke out in the rubbish-filled apartment, the two sets of twins died a painful death. Neighbors heard the children screaming for help and kicked the door in. But help came too late: Kyson, Bryson … Read more