Prince Harry says British royals got into bed with tabloid press ‘devil’

Prince Harry says British royals got into bed with tabloid press ‘devil’

LONDON, Jan. 8 (Reuters) – Prince Harry has said he went public with his differences with the British royal family and enlisted the press to try to help the monarchy and change the media, the latter described by his father, King Charles, as a “suicide mission”. In the first of a series of TV interviews … Read more

Book of Benedict’s Supreme Assistant Reveals Tension in the Vatican

Book of Benedict’s Supreme Assistant Reveals Tension in the Vatican

Aide explains what he thought was disagreements about problems Was replaced in the role of Gatekeeper to Pope Francis in 2020 Book will be published just days after Benedict’s death VATICAN CITY, January 6 (Reuters) – (This January 6 story has been resubmitted to correct the year to 2013, not 2005, in paragraph 8) While … Read more

German industrial orders fell more than expected in November

German industrial orders fell more than expected in November

BERLIN, Jan. 6 (Reuters) – German industrial orders fell more than expected in November, falling 5.3% month-on-month on a seasonally and calendar-adjusted basis, the Federal Bureau of Statistics said on Friday. An analyst poll by Reuters had pointed to a 0.5% decline, following a revised 0.6% rise in October. The statistics office publishes a statement … Read more

Prince Harry’s memoir sheds light on bust-ups among British royals

Prince Harry’s memoir sheds light on bust-ups among British royals

The British Prince’s upcoming book goes on sale early in Spain Book details angrily spat with older brother William Harry does not want to be present at father’s coronation Royal brothers have fallen out in recent years LONDON/MADRID, Jan. 5 (Reuters) – Britain’s Prince Harry says his older brother and heir to the throne, Prince … Read more

Prince Harry’s book was sold before its official launch date in Spain

Prince Harry’s book was sold before its official launch date in Spain

MADRID, January 5 (Reuters) – Several bookstores in Spain sold Britain’s much-anticipated memoirs on Thursday, five days ahead of the book’s official launch date. A Reuters reporter bought a Spanish-language copy of “Spare,” which was due to appear on January 10, at a major bookstore in Madrid. A scan of the book confirmed a passage … Read more

Anita Pointer of the Pointer Sisters dies at 74

Anita Pointer of the Pointer Sisters dies at 74

December 31 (Reuters) – Anita Pointer, one of the Grammy-winning Pointer Sisters whose string of pop, country and R&B hits in the 1970s and 1980s include “I’m So Excited”, “Jump (For My Love) )” and “Fire,” died of cancer on Saturday at age 74, her publicist said. Pointer was surrounded by family at her Beverly … Read more

One of eight teenage girls charged with stabbing to death in Toronto has been granted bail

One of eight teenage girls charged with stabbing to death in Toronto has been granted bail

TORONTO, Dec. 29 (Reuters) – An Ontario judge on Thursday granted bail to one of eight teenage girls who were conditionally charged with killing a 59-year-old man in downtown Toronto, Canada this month. The teen, whose name cannot be published, must, among other things, surrender her passport, not have a cell phone, remain in Ontario … Read more

Twitter suspends Kanye’s account again

Twitter suspends Kanye’s account again

Dec. 2 (Reuters) – Twitter Inc suspended Kanye West’s account again on Friday, just two months after it was reinstated, after owner Elon Musk said he broke the platform’s rules prohibiting incitement to violence. Musk, who calls himself a free speech absolutist, had welcomed the return of the rapper, now known as Ye, to the … Read more

Apsley residents stunned when historic Border Inn Hotel pub was damaged in car crash

Apsley residents stunned when historic Border Inn Hotel pub was damaged in car crash

A pub in Victoria’s far west is set to receive a huge damage bill after being hit by a car this morning. Most important points: A car crashed into a pub on the Victorian-South Australian border early this morning The occupants of the car fled on foot A witness says it is heartbreaking for the … Read more

Adidas launches investigation into allegations of misconduct against Kanye West

Adidas launches investigation into allegations of misconduct against Kanye West

Nov 24 (Reuters) – Adidas AG (ADSGn.DE) said on Thursday it has launched an investigation into allegations of inappropriate behavior by Kanye West after the German sporting goods manufacturer ended its partnership with the rapper and fashion designer last month. Adidas said it initiated the investigation after receiving an anonymous letter containing several allegations against … Read more