Six people were killed and at least 25 others were injured at a school, and two others were found dead at a nearby home. Source link
Latest vetting row raises fresh concerns over Starmer’s judgement
Tim Allan, who was in charge of Sir Keir Starmer’s communications until he resigned on Monday, has issued a statement, first published by The Times, in which he says he spoke to Lord Matthew Doyle about his connections to a sex offender before the now peer was offered seat in the Upper House. Source link
Principal shot in Thailand school siege dies of injuries
A gunman who laid siege to the school shot the principal and another female student who is out of danger. Source link
The Dutch love four-day working weeks, but are they sustainable?
The Netherlands has the lowest working hours in Europe, but some say it is harming its economy. Source link
Scrap proposed England holiday tax, hospitality bosses urge
Critics say the proposed tax could force families to shorten trips or spend their money overseas. Source link
US House votes to overturn Trump’s tariffs on Canada
Representative Don Bacon from Nebraska was one of the six Republicans who crossed the aisle to join Democrats in approving the measure. Before the vote, he said “tariffs have been a ‘net negative’ for the economy and are a significant tax that American consumers, manufacturers, and farmers are paying.” Source link
Force that charged woman who accused policeman of rape investigated
The inquiry is likely to address whether any officers who worked on the case should be disciplined. Source link
Laughing gas canisters are causing explosions in waste facilities, firms say
John Scanlon, chair of the Environmental Services Association, said: “We’ve seen a shift from people using small canisters to much larger ones holding 600, 700g of nitrous oxide, which become a ticking time bomb when they’re disposed of and find their way into our waste and recycling facilities.” Source link
Sources: Orioles, Chris Bassitt reach 1-year, $18.5M contract
Right-hander Chris Bassitt and the Baltimore Orioles are in agreement on a one-year, $18.5 million contract, sources told ESPN on Wednesday, adding a reliable veteran with significant postseason experience to their overhauled rotation. Bassitt, who turns 37 on Feb. 22, went 11-9 for the Toronto Blue Jays last season, posting a 3.96 ERA with 166 […]
The Papers: 'Police assessing Andrew's "leaks"' and 'Outrage at Prem boss'
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sir Jim Ratcliffe dominate Thursday’s front pages. Source link