Violin used in Titanic movie sells for £54,000

Exclusive: Countries Struggling with DebtDiplomats from eight southern and east African nations have urged the UK government to support a private member’s bill aimed at expediting debt restructurings, as economic crises have hindered their ability to repay loans. These countries have faced economic setbacks due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Russian invasion of Ukraine causing inflation, and rising US interest rates increasing the cost of international loans to unsustainable levels. The letter highlights the urgent...

Katie Amess, the daughter of the murdered Conservative MP David Amess, has called for the Irish-language rap group Kneecap to apologize for allegedly promoting violence against politicians. This follows the release of a video from a November 2023 concert where a band member reportedly stated, “The only good Tory is a dead Tory. Kill your local MP.” Counter-terrorism police are currently reviewing the video for its threatening content. Full Article

Unions have expressed serious concerns regarding the job security of approximately 2,000 workers at a historic aerospace factory in Belfast, as they were excluded from Airbus's recent takeover of parts of Spirit AeroSystems. Airbus, the leading planemaker, announced its acquisition of wing and fuselage production for the A220 passenger jet, which currently employs 1,500 workers, but noted that the fuselage production could still be sold to another company if Spirit finds a buyer before the...

SummaryMarks and Spencer has faced ongoing issues following a cyberattack that began on Easter Monday, leading to the suspension of online orders and the decision to send around 200 agency staff home from their Castle Donington logistics center. The company has not disclosed specific details about the cyber incident, but cybersecurity experts suggest it may involve ransomware, highlighting the potential impact on retail operations. M&S is working with cybersecurity professionals to address the situation while...

A 27-year-old Chinese university student was rescued twice from Mount Fuji in four days while attempting to retrieve his mobile phone during the off-season. Initially rescued by helicopter after losing his crampons, he returned to the mountain but was found again by another hiker suffering from altitude sickness. Despite official warnings against off-season climbs due to dangerous conditions, some criticized him for his actions, questioning whether he should reimburse emergency services for the rescues. Full...

Traffic is currently held on the M25 anticlockwise between J11 Ottershaw and J10 Wisley due to a motorbike crash that occurred shortly after 8 am, causing delays of up to 45 minutes and congestion extending seven miles. One lane remains closed as emergency services, including the ambulance service, respond to the incident, with traffic backing up to junction J13 Staines and beyond the M3. Additionally, delays are reported on the clockwise lane towards junction J9...