Tiger Woods has said he is “stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment” after being charged with driving under the influence. The US golf legend released a statement on social media after pleading not guilty earlier on Tuesday. He was charged after he attempted to overtake a truck at “high speeds” and…
A man has been charged after a car mounted the pavement and hit pedestrians in Derby city centre on Saturday evening. Seven people were taken to hospital, some with serious injuries, after they were struck by a black Suzuki Swift outside a pub in Friar Gate at about 9.30pm on Saturday. Sandhu Ponnachan, 36, from…
The US army has suspended two helicopter crews which hovered next to Kid Rock’s swimming pool while he clapped and saluted. The singer posted a video on X showing the aircraft flying next to his house in Nashville, Tennessee. The suspension is a discretionary, but not unusual, step when an administrative review is underway, US…
It is thought that thousands of people may have lost their jobs at Oracle, one of the world’s largest tech companies. Source link
Police will be given stronger powers to combat public sexual harassment. A new harassment offence will be introduced from Wednesday, covering intentional harassment directed at someone because of their sex, including obscene comments, threats of sexual violence and threatening invasions of personal space. It applies in public places such as streets, parks, public transport, taxis…
A Scottish man who is allegedly a high-ranking member of an international crime gang is set to be deported to Spain after being arrested in Bali. Steven Lyons, 45, was taken into custody by immigration officers at Ngurah Rai International Airport on Saturday on arrival from Singapore. Untung Widiyatmoko, head of Interpol Indonesia, later confirmed…
Tiger Woods had hydrocodone pills in his pocket and bloodshot eyes at the scene of his car crash last week, a sheriff’s report said. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office released the incident report on Tuesday, which described Woods’ movements as slow and lethargic when speaking to deputies at the scene of the crash in Florida….
Available for over a year Climate change is making devastating extreme weather more common. Tech Life’s Yasmin Morgan-Griffiths explores the science that could help communities take polluters to court. Also this week: we look at whether the boom in AI is causing a boom in electronic waste. And as astronauts head back to the Moon,…
The BBC has apologised for its response after allegations about Scott Mills were raised with the broadcaster last year. The Radio 2 star had his contract terminated at the weekend, with the corporation initially saying he was dismissed due to claims over his “personal conduct”. On Tuesday, it emerged Mills was investigated over allegations of…
The family of a man shot dead in London on Saturday while sitting in his car have paid tribute to him. Nahom Medhanie, 26, was killed near Euston station by a suspect on a bike, the Metropolitan Police said in a statement. Officers were called at around 11pm on Saturday to Chalton Street, Camden, and…
