Star Wars actor dies aged 87: Kenneth Colley who starred in The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi passes away after catching Covid in hospital
The actor is best known for starring in The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi as Admiral Piett, an imperial officer in command of Darth Vader's flagship.
The hidden detail in Bryan Kohberger plea deal legal experts say everyone is overlooking
An Idaho prosecutor was slammed for offering quadruple-murderer Bryan Kohberger a plea deal, but legal experts have now revealed a key detail in the bargain they say guarantees justice.
I confronted the man who ghosted me after we had sex. This was his unbelievable response... and the red flags I missed: LIZZIE FRAINIER
The number one piece of advice when you're ghosted is to not, under any circumstances, contact them. But two weeks after my last text, I was walking to work and who did I see before me?
Scientists Warn US Will Lose a Generation of Talent
An anonymous reader shares a report: A generation of scientific talent is at the brink of being lost to overseas competitors by the Trump administration's dismantling of the National Science Foundation (NSF), with unprecedented political interference at the agency jeopardizing the future of US industries and economic growth, according to a Guardian investigation.
The gold standard peer-reviewed process used by the NSF to support cutting-edge, high-impact science is being undermined by the chaotic cuts to staff, programs and grants, as well as meddling by the so-called department of government efficiency (Doge), according to multiple current and former NSF employees who spoke with the Guardian.
The scientists warn that Trump's assault on diversity in science is already eroding the quality of fundamental research funded at the NSF, the premier federal investor in basic science and engineering, which threatens to derail advances in tackling existential threats to food, water and biodiversity in the US.
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Cat Deeley wows in summer florals as she joins This Morning co-star Ben Shephard, Abbey Clancy and Peter Crouch in leading the celeb tennis fans for day four of Wimbledon
This Morning stars Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard have hot footed it from their ITV show over to the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club for day four of Wimbledon on Thursday.
I was so scared of dying in a shark attack I made a will: Countdown's Rachel Riley reveals her fears she'd be a 'goner' during filming for shocking new show
Rachel Riley was frightened before she even flew out to film new reality show Shark! Celebrity Infested Waters. But here she reveals the euphoria of going eyeball to eyeball with ferocious maneaters...
King Charles samples local whisky as he visits Campbeltown during Holyrood Week
The King has been spotted knocking back a glass of whisky in Scotland on Thursday, during a visit to Campbeltown.
Abbey Clancy's lookalike daughter Sophia, 14, proves she is taking after her model mother as she joins her famous family and footballer father Peter Crouch at Wimbledon
Abbey Clancy's daughter Sophia showed she has taken after her model mother as she joined her famous family and footballer father Peter Crouch at Wimbledon on Thursday.
The 'traditional' Essex village that is often called the most beautiful in England
People travel from all over the country to visit the village
Will Trump pardon Diddy? White House insider reveals why they're putting the odds at '50-50'
White House insiders are making predictions on whether President Trump will issue a pardon for Diddy after his conviction.
Rachel Reeves says she was having a 'tough day' when her tears sunk markets... and insists she is still 'totally' up for being Chancellor
Chancellor Rachel Reeves insisted she was dealing with a 'personal issue' but refused to give details as she spoke about the extraordinary scenes in the Commons for the first time.
First rebranded WH Smith is unveiled - see what iconic shops will now look like
The 233-year-old store has been a staple in town centres for centuries, having been founded by Henry Walton Smith in London in the Georgian era. But, it's now been sold - and rebranded.
Citi Spends $9 Billion on Tech Overhaul After Series of Costly Errors
Citigroup spent over $9 billion on technology and communications last year, almost a fifth of total operating expenses and a larger proportion than competitors, as the bank works to fix legacy software systems that have produced costly errors including accidentally wiring more than $900 million to Revlon creditors.
The bank has consolidated 12 international sanctions screening systems into one platform, retired 20 cash equities platforms and launched a replacement, and automated high-risk processes where "fat-finger" errors previously occurred. Recent mistakes included crediting one account with $81 trillion after an employee failed to remove zeros from an electronic form and a copy-paste error that almost missent $6 billion.
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'Syrian' axeman attacks German train passengers, leaving four injured before he is overpowered
Several people were injured after a man wielding an axe attacked passengers on a busy train in Germany today.
Ofsted boss reveals why controversial new school rating system could affect house prices
Sir Martyn Oliver said Ofsted ratings can change local house prices by tens of thousands of pounds, because parents 'value' them so much.
Star Trek icon William Shatner, 94, details 'difficult' health condition after on-set explosion
William Shatner opened up about a 'difficult' health condition that he has privately battled for three decades following an on-set explosion while filming Star Trek.
Palestine Action activists give triumphant salutes as they arrive at court accused of electric scooter attack on RAF warplanes
EXCLUSIVE: Palestine Action activists have bee pictured giving triumphant salutes as they arrived in court today accused of carrying out a £7million e-scooter attack on RAF warplanes.
Locals 'very concerned' over pub's plan to stay open late into the night
One resident said they were 'terrified' at the prospect of the pub staying open into the early hours of the morning
Diogo Jota's 200mph Lamborghini: Liverpool star and his brother were in £180k supercar when it span off the road 'while trying to overtake car'
The tyre of the supercar is said to have blown out while overtaking another vehicle on the A-52 at Cernadilla near Zamora - just ten miles over the border from Portugal.
Mother-of-one 'unrecognisable' after jaw-dropping nine stone weight loss - she made one lifestyle change
Kyra Dawson, 31, from Essex, lost an impressive nine stone after the death of her adoptive mother set her on a path of self-destruction-and all it took was eliminating one daily habit,