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British pub group JD Wetherspoon expects profit at upper end of market forecast

(Reuters) - British pub group J D Wetherspoon on Wednesday forecast its profit to be towards the upper end of market expectations after it posted higher third-quarter sales, aided by strong demand for its traditional ales and vodka. The group, which owns and operates pubs across the UK and Ireland, reported a 5.2% rise in like-for-like sales for the 13 weeks to April 28. (Reporting by Radhika

Chelsea eyeing "crazy" 4-2-3-1 boss who'd be a huge upgrade on Poch

The club are looking at alternatives ahead of the summer.

Abi Carter Takes On "All Too Well" by Taylor Swift - American Idol 2024

Abi Carter performs a Billboard chart-topping hit LIVE on the Idol stage! See more of American Idol 2024 on our official site: http://www.americanidol.com Facebook: facebook.com/AmericanIdol Twitter: twitter.com/americanidol Instagram: instagram.com/americanidol/ TikTok: tiktok.com/americanidol AMERICAN IDOL, the iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre, returns on ABC. American Idol 2024 Helping to determine who America will ultimately vote for to become the next singing sensation are music industry forces and superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie. Emmy® Award-winning host and producer Ryan Seacrest continues as host of the beloved series, for the historic 22nd season.

Donald Trump stuck in court amid election campaign: "the polls have not moved even one percentage point"

As former President Donald Trump remains stuck in the courtroom listening to salacious details of an extramarital sexual encounter he denies, another spectacle is playing out in the background as his vice presidential tryouts get underway. More information with political analyst, Larry Sabato.

D&D's new rules will be available under a Creative Commons licence

Once all three revised rulebooks are out.

FTSE 100 hits record high, pound slips ahead of BoE verdict

By Pranav Kashyap, Shubham Batra and Khushi Singh (Reuters) -The UK's FTSE 100 benchmark stock index scaled new highs on Wednesday following upbeat corporate updates while investors awaited the Bank of England's interest rate verdict. The blue-chip FTSE 100 ended the session up 0.5%, notching a record high of 20,491.99 points. The index was also supported by a weaker pound, which slipped

Jack Grealish: England and Manchester City star fined after doing 44mph in 30mph zone in Range Rover Sport

Jack Grealish: England and Manchester City star fined after doing 44mph in 30mph zone in Range Rover Sport - Grealish, who did not appear at court, was caught speeding at 44mph in a 30mph in north Worcestershire in July last year

Three men arrested in UK on suspicion of 'commission, preparation and instigation of acts of terrorism'

Three men arrested in UK on suspicion of 'commission, preparation and instigation of acts of terrorism' -

Helmut Marko admits Red Bull will feel Adrian Newey's exit

Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has openly acknowledged the significant loss that the team faces with the departure of legendary designer Adrian Newey.

David Beckham says documentary director was ‘angry’ over viral ‘be honest’ scene

David Beckham said the director of his Netflix documentary was supposedly “very angry” after he interrupted his wife Victoria during filming, which led to the viral “be honest” moment. The British football star, 49, appeared alongside filmmaker Fisher Stevens, producer Josh Battsek and editor Michael Harte at an Emmys For Your Consideration event a...

Roman Kemp radio show breaches Ofcom rules over on-air swearing

Roman Kemp radio show breaches Ofcom rules over on-air swearing - A clip of a song with a swear word was played during the Capital Breakfast show.

Dozens still missing after Monday's South Africa building collapse

Nearly 40 construction workers were still missing Wednesday in the rubble of a building that collapsed in South Africa on Monday as rescue teams continued to search for survivors for a third day in the wreckage of the unfinished five-story apartment complex. Story by Clarisse Fortuné.

Massive attack on Ukraine: Borrell calls for strengthening of country's air defense

Tonight, on May 8th, Russia committed another act of war crime. Ukraine urgently needs to strengthen its air defense system, according to the Twitter (X) account of Josep Borrell, the head of European Union (EU) diplomacy. "Last night Russia launched another massive attack against Ukrainian civilian infrastructure, adding to the long list of its wa...

Norway oil workers agree wage deal, averting strike

OSLO (Reuters) - Wage talks between Norwegian oil firms and three labour unions ended in a deal on Wednesday, industry and union officials said, averting the risk of strike action later this year that could have hit supply from Europe's largest source of natural gas. Unions Lederne, Safe and IE&FLT all came to an agreement with the companies, industry group Offshore Norway said. The new contract

Gender violence plagues Australia, government announces new measures

Thousands of people have taken to the streets to protest against a surge in male violence against women in Australia. Tom Canetti takes a look at how the government is responding, and what other countries have implemented successful strategies.

Putin's inauguration : is his position totally assured at the top of the Kremlin ?

Vladimir Putin begins his fifth term as Russian president in an opulent Kremlin inauguration. Already in office for nearly a quarter of a century - the longest serving Kremlin leader since Stalin - Putin's new term will not expire until 2030, when he could even stand again to run for a further six years. More information from our former Moscow correspondent Nick Holdsworth, in Berlin.

Sky to screen 3pm Saturday kick-offs among 1,000 EFL live games in 2024-25

Sky Sports plans to broadcast football during the 3pm Saturday slot as it gets set to increase its live sports coverage by 50% from next season. As Sky insisted it “takes seriously” the responsibility of minimising disruption for match-going fans, it announced that every game in the opening weekend of the English Football League season would be broadcast live, including those scheduled to start at traditional kick-off times. As part of a new...

UK refuses to sign global vaccine treaty, The Telegraph reports

(Reuters) - Britain is refusing to sign the World Health Organization's pandemic accord because the country says it would have to give away a fifth of its vaccines, the Telegraph reported on Wednesday. Britain will only agree to a legally binding global accord if there is a commitment that British-made shots are used for what the country deems to be its own national interest, the Telegraph said.

Arsenal ramp up Newcastle transfer chase as Arteta is warned against signing top target

A transfer expert believes that Arsenal would be taking a huge risk if they went in for the 22 y/o Bologna striker in the upcoming transfer window

Superman first look: James Gunn unveils David Corenswet as Man of Steel

Superman first look: James Gunn unveils David Corenswet as Man of Steel - The ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ director teased the forthcoming film with the message: ‘Get ready’

70.4% in Ph-2 helps Karnataka post its best turnout ever

High voter turnout in scorching heatwave for Karnataka's Lok Sabha elections' second phase at 70.4%. North Karnataka led in participation with Chikkodi at 76.9%. Peaceful polling with minor incidents, defying expectations and surpassing previous turnouts. Chief Electoral Officer confirms no major violence.

Bulls fight off overseas interest for Springbok hopeful as star trio re-sign

Johan Grobbelaar is one of three Bulls stars who have signed contract extensions.

Modi says he does not oppose Islam or Muslims amid mounting criticism over campaign speeches

Modi says he does not oppose Islam or Muslims amid mounting criticism over campaign speeches - Indian prime minister, who in recent rallies referred to Muslims as ‘infiltrators’, asked them to think about their future growth

dsm-firmenich PostNL and Bahrain Victorious face major set backs and lose key riders in the Giro

Team dsm-firmenich PostNL and Bahrain Victorious faced a significant setback on day four of the Giro d'Italia. Bram Welten, an important member of Fabio Jakobsen and Tobias Lund Andresen's sprint train on flat stages, fell ill on Monday evening and felt too unwell to start on Tuesday. Jakobsen didn't really get a chance to sprint, but still saw some positive signs after a challenging day. Welten completed the third stage but woke up on Tuesday...

The Moto Industry’s Biggest Blunders: Japanese Edition! | HSLS S08E02

https://rvz.la/3I2hEP9 | Check out our sponsor Motul! Zack & Spurg welcome Abhi Eswarappa back to Highside/Lowside to discuss a favorite topic, motorcycle blunders! This time, the gang discusses the motorcycle misses from the otherwise consistently reliable island of motorcycle production, Japan. Do you agree with our assessments? Can you think of some other big goofs we may have missed? Let us know! Learn more about the Riders Plus Membership here! https://rvz.la/3OKSl7Z If you want the latest motorcycle news, check out Common Tread! https://rvz.la/48hAD2P Check out Abhi's day gig at Iconic Motorbike Auctions: https://rvz.la/3UICaf1 Thanks to Progressive for sponsoring this episode of Highside/Lowside. Learn more about America’s #1 motorcycle insurer at https://rvz.la/4acV7M0 0:00- Intro 0:35 - Motul Sponsorship 1:07 - RPM Program 1:50 - Not the News 8:48 - Guest Intro 11:30 - Blunder #1 34:08 - Blunder #2 41:41 - Blunder #3 50:02 - Middle Break 54:01 - Blunder #4 1:13:14 - Blunder #5 1:21:00 - Personal Pick Blunders 1:37:00 - Listener Comments 1:47:50 - Rev Trivia 1:56:32 - T-Shirt Giveaway 1:59:09 - Final Thoughts

MG4 X-Power goes 0-100 in 3.xx!! // REVIEW on Autobahn

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Russian troops strike Kirovohrad region: 13 buildings damaged, child injured

Last night, Russian troops shelled a power facility in the Kirovohrad region, damaging houses and wounding an 8-year-old child, according to the head of Kirovohrad Regional Military Administration, Andrii Raikovych. "As a result of a Russian missile attack on the Kirovohrad region in the Oleksandriia district, a critical infrastructure facility was...

Contenders for Erik ten Hag’s job concerned over constant noise from former Man Utd players

Manchester United’s army of opinionated former players are causing reservations among some of the potential candidates to succeed Erik ten Hag as manager. Telegraph Sport revealed on Tuesday that United have no intention of sacking Ten Hag before the FA Cup final, despite calls from former players of the club to make an immediate change. Monday nig...

iOS 18 could strengthen the link between Apple’s Calendar and Reminders apps

iOS 18 could feature smaller changes too, and one could see a stronger link between the Calendar and Reminders apps.

Signs of Russian preparations for nuclear weapon deployment: Pentagon's response

As of May 7, the Pentagon has seen no signs that Russia is preparing to use nuclear weapons, even for training purposes, Deputy Pentagon Spokesperson Sabrina Singh reports in a video briefing. Singh said that they see no reason to adjust the deployment of our nuclear forces. They have seen no indication that Russia is planning to use nuclear weapon...

Earthshock | #TalesoftheTARDIS | Doctor Who

The Fifth Doctor, Tegan, Nyssa and Adric uncover a Cyberman plot to destroy the Earth - and stopping them may come at a cost higher than ever before... Subscribe to Doctor Who for more exclusive videos: http://bit.ly/SubscribeToDoctorWho WATCH MORE: Compilations: http://bit.ly/DWCompilations Regenerations: http://bit.ly/DWRegenerations Title Sequences: http://bit.ly/ALLTitleSequences MORE ABOUT DOCTOR WHO: Welcome to the Doctor Who Channel! Travel in the TARDIS with clips dating back to the Doctor's first incarnation in 1963, all the way through dozens of regenerations. Including behind-the-scenes footage, exclusive videos and our very own show Doctor Who: The Fan Show - this is the place to find all the best official clips. #DoctorWho This is a commercial channel from BBC Studios. Service information and feedback: https://www.bbcstudios.com/contact/contact-us/

Freddy & Juan's New Sluice Saves A Miner's Future | Gold Rush: Mine Rescue With Freddy & Juan

Subscribe to Discovery UK for more great clips: https://bit.ly/3wjYPAU Freddy and Juan are set on a mission to help a mining family in Yukon. With limited time on their hands, Freddy's ingenious idea of installing a new sluice with innovative punch plates proves to be a game-changer and leads to a nearly 70% increase in gold production. 🇬🇧 Catch full episodes of your favourite Discovery Channel shows on discovery+: https://bit.ly/41DFZTB From season 2 episode 7. Follow Discovery UK on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/DiscoveryUK

Two LIV golfers receive invites to US PGA Championship at Valhalla

LIV Golf players Talor Gooch and David Puig have received invites to next week’s US PGA Championship.

Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich LIVE! Champions League match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV today

Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich LIVE! Champions League match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV today - The winner will face Borussia Dortmund at Wembley on June 1

Swinney sworn in as Scotland’s First Minister in ‘overwhelming’ ceremony

Swinney sworn in as Scotland’s First Minister in ‘overwhelming’ ceremony - The Perthshire North MSP also vowed to stick to his pledge to offer a key Cabinet role to Kate Forbes.

Singapore says Air Force F-16 crashed at air base on Wednesday

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - A Singapore Air Force F-16 plane crashed at Tengah Air Base on Wednesday at 12:35 p.m. (0435 GMT), Singapore's defence ministry said on Wednesday. The plane "experienced an issue during take-off and the pilot responded in accordance with emergency procedures", the ministry said in a statement. It said the pilot ejected successfully and is conscious and able to walk, and is

Legendary F1 driver rules himself out of contention for Mercedes F1 2025 seat

Fernando Alonso is proof that age is no barrier to success in modern Formula 1, but one of his peers has ruled himself out of replacing Lewis Hamilton.

State involvement in MoD cyber attack cannot be ruled out, Grant Shapps says

Grant Shapps has said that “state involvement” in the large-scale cyber attack on the Ministry of Defence (MoD) cannot be ruled out amid speculation China carried out the hack. The Defence Secretary said there is evidence of “potential failings” of the contractor operating the payroll system that was hacked, “which may have made it easier for the malign actor” to gain access to the bank details of service personnel and veterans.

Coco Gauff has another golden chance to earn new WTA Rankings milestone

The world No 2 ranking is once again on the line at the Italian Open.

Online safety rules don’t go far enough, bereaved parents say

Online safety rules don’t go far enough, bereaved parents say - Campaigners have sent a joint letter to political leaders on the day Ofcom publishes its latest draft proposals for enforcing new online safety laws.

Boeing 767 plane skids on runway as landing gear fails in Turkey

Skoda Superb (2024) PRODUCTION - Precision and Craftsmanship Car Manufacturing

Škoda launches all-new Superb production in Bratislava. Series production of the fourth modern generation Škoda Superb begins just four weeks after its world premiere. Škoda Superb and Volkswagen Passat produced on the same line at the Volkswagen brand plant in Bratislava, leveraging significant synergies for the Volkswagen Group. More than 1.6 million units of Škoda’s ICE flagship model have been produced since 2001 Four weeks after its world premiere near Prague, Škoda Auto has started producing the fourth modern generation of the Superb at the Volkswagen brand plant in Bratislava. This strategic relocation of its ICE flagship model from Kvasiny opens up production capacity at the Kvasiny site, which will be used to build additional units of the Octavia. The Superb has been the ICE flagship of Škoda’s model range since the first modern generation was introduced in 2001 Synergies within the Brand Group Core: Production of the fourth-generation Superb in Bratislava The decision to produce the fourth-generation Superb at the Volkswagen brand plant in Bratislava was announced in November 2020. The move is part of the Beta+ project, aimed at leveraging synergies in the production network and further boosting efficiency. Škoda Auto was responsible for the entire development of the Škoda Superb and Volkswagen Passat, which will both be produced on the same line. By transferring the production of the Superb to Bratislava, Škoda is creating capacity for additional units of the Octavia at the Kvasiny plant from the summer of 2024 onwards. Additionally, the move will allow more battery-electric vehicles to be built at the Mladá Boleslav plant. The production of the Škoda Superb in Slovakia begins with the body parts, many of which are pressed in Bratislava and then transported to the new body shop. The hall had been vacant and underwent a complete transformation under the Beta+ project. Moreover, in less than two years, Škoda Auto installed over 500 state-of-the-art robots, control systems and bonding equipment as well as onboarding suppliers. In addition, the assembly hall was comprehensively upgraded: The assembly line, where the new models have been seamlessly integrated into the existing production lines for Volkswagen and Škoda vehicles, had not been previously used for plug-in hybrid models. The assembly hall rebuild included installing automation equipment and handling technologies, industrial camera systems, and further updates across the assembly line. Additionally, the chassis production area was extended to incorporate battery packs for electric vehicles. The paint shop at the Bratislava plant has also undergone significant changes, bringing tangible environmental benefits: For example, the introduction of new paint booths equipped with advanced air circulation systems and the ability to capture volatile organic compounds marks a further step towards more eco-friendly manufacturing. Superb’s new design language and diverse powertrains The production of the fourth-generation Škoda Superb launches with the Combi estate variant, followed by the hatchback set for the first half of 2024. The range of modern and efficient powertrains includes three petrol engines with outputs spanning 110 kW (150 hp) to 195 kW (265 hp) and two diesel engines delivering 110 kW (150 hp) and 142 kW (193 hp). In addition, the line-up includes a new plug-in-hybrid, exclusive to the Combi estate, with a purely electric range of over 100 km, as well as a mild hybrid version – a first for the Superb series. ⚡️ Discover ALL new cars before anyone else! SUBSCRIBE Now to Gommeblog Car and Performance ► http://goo.gl/sP8oKK 🔔 Don’t miss next videos: Press the little bell ((🔔)) to get notifications 🖥 My website ► https://www.gommeblog.it/ 🔥 JOIN: Memberships Link ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl5ijI4ZXN2ki7PeQajbFrA/join

Columbia University department to hold vote of no confidence in president

A Columbia University department will hold a vote of no confidence in president Baroness Shafik after her handling of last month’s pro-Palestine protests sparked outrage. Lady Shafik, a British peer, has faced calls to resign after she used police to clear student encampments and remove protesters from Hamilton Hall. The former director of the Lond...

Rutte and Scholz confirm participation in Peace Summit - Zelenskyy

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held telephone conversations with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, according to the President's X account. Germany During the talks, Zelenskyy welcomed Scholz's decision to participate in the Peace Summit. In particular, the parties instructed the teams to work on engaging as many coun...

Polarisation shown in new film Civil War

The film depicts a modern-day America that is divided and at war with itself

Instacart forecasts upbeat current-quarter, taps Uber veteran as CFO

By Granth Vanaik (Reuters) -Instacart forecast its second-quarter gross transaction value (GTV) and core profit above estimates on Wednesday, helped by a surge in grocery orders as well as higher fees for the advertisements it showcases on its grocery delivery platform. Shares of the company, which have risen nearly 60% this year, were down about 3% in extended trading after Instacart also said

Award-winning baker and Olympic torch bearer Tharshan Selvarajah: 'I'm very lucky'

The Olympic flame arrives in France from Greece this Wednesday. Some 10,000 people will have the honour of carrying the torch for part of its relay around the country, from ordinary citizens to VIPs. One of these torch bearers is a Paris-based, Sri Lankan-born baker who only came to France for the first time in 2006. Since then he has worked as a cook, then at a bakery, and now runs his own establishment. His baguettes are credited with being so good that they won the award for the best Parisian baguette of 2023. Tharshan Selvarajah spoke to us in Perspective.

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem under fresh scrutiny after key figure quits

Motorsport’s world governing body the FIA has been hit by another high-profile departure, with chief executive Natalie Robyn leaving her role after just 18 months. The FIA said in a statement on Wednesday that the American had left her role “by mutual consent”. Telegraph Sport understands her relationship with FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem had...

AstraZeneca says it will withdraw COVID-19 vaccine globally as demand dips

(Reuters) -AstraZeneca said on Tuesday it had initiated the worldwide withdrawal of its COVID-19 vaccine due to a "surplus of available updated vaccines" since the pandemic. The company also said it would proceed to withdraw the vaccine Vaxzevria's marketing authorizations within Europe. "As multiple, variant COVID-19 vaccines have since been developed there is a surplus of available updated

Pro-Palestine protesters disrupt University of Sheffield awards ceremony

Pro-Palestine protesters disrupt University of Sheffield awards ceremony -