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The British band Her’s have been killed in a car crash in California

The British band Her’s have been killed in a car crash in California

March 29, 2019

Liverpool band Her's have been killed in a car crash in the US.
Stephen Fitzpatrick and Audun Laading died alongside their tour manager Trevor Engelbrektson while travelling to a show.
In statement, their label said staff were “all heartbroken” to hear of the fatal crash in Santa Ana, California, on Wednesday.

Social media influencers have been branded ‘freeloaders’ by staff at a Phillipines resort

Social media influencers have been branded ‘freeloaders’ by staff at a Phillipines resort

March 29, 2019

Social media influencers begging for free stays at a luxury beach club in the Philippines have been branded freeloaders by staff.
The resort slammed entitled social media users who try to leverage their following to receive free food and accommodation.
The White Banana Beach Club Siargao said in statement it is “not interested” in collaborating with self-proclaimed influencers.
It added: "We would like to suggest to try another way to eat, drink, or sleep for free.”

Lord Robert Winston has demanded licence plates for cyclists after being attacked

Lord Robert Winston has demanded licence plates for cyclists after being attacked

March 29, 2019

Robert Winston has demanded licence plates for cyclists after a woman attacked him when he asked her to stop riding the pavement.
The Labour peer said he was kicked by the woman when he stopped her as she was cycling in central London on Wednesday.
She became “abusive” and tried to snatch his phone after he pointed out she was breaking the law, he claimed.
Lord Winston said he had not reported the incident to the police because it would be "impossible to identify the cyclist".
He said he was now considering introducing a private members' bill to force cyclists to have licence plates on their bicycles.

British MPs will today vote on Theresa May’s Brexit agreement for the third time

British MPs will today vote on Theresa May’s Brexit agreement for the third time

March 29, 2019

Theresa May is battling to get her Withdrawal Agreement backed by the Commons on the day Britain was originally scheduled to leave the EU.
Mrs May split the legally binding treaty part of her plans from the declaration on future relations with the bloc to force a vote on it today.
The Prime Minister faces an uphill struggle as key Government allies the DUP joined Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn in saying they would vote against the move.
The vote will proceed because MPs will vote only on the legally binding withdrawal agreement and not the political declaration.
This means Speaker John Bercow had no choice but to allow it.

Donald Trump has called the Russia probe the “greatest hoax” in US history

Donald Trump has called the Russia probe the “greatest hoax” in US history

March 29, 2019

Donald Trump last night described the Russia probe as the “greatest hoax” in US history at his first rally since he was cleared.
The president turned the findings of the Robert Mueller’s investigation into a political weapon at the Michigan campaign rally.
Mr Trump warned that those behind the inquiry would be “held accountable”.
The probe found no evidence that Mr Trump’s campaign conspired with the Russian government to influence the 2016 election.

A manhunt has been launched after a man was stabbed to death near Regent’s Park in London

A manhunt has been launched after a man was stabbed to death near Regent’s Park in London

March 29, 2019

A manhunt has been launched after a man was stabbed to death near Regent's Park in Westminster
Armed police swooped on a nearby mosque, where a witness said two people ran towards after the knife attack yesterday evening.
The victim, believed to be in his early twenties, was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital where he later died.
Scotland Yard said the fatal stabbing, which was around half a mile from the mosque, was not terror related.

National Film Awards: Idris Elba wins big

National Film Awards: Idris Elba wins big

March 28, 2019

Idris Elba was among the stars to take home major gongs at this year’s National Film Awards last night.

The fifth annual ceremony saw Elba take home the coveted Best Director trophy for his work on crime drama Yardie.

The flick also bagged its own award for Best Drama at the showcase, proving a successful night for the Luther star.

Experts warn word ‘cyclist’ is dehumanising

Experts warn word ‘cyclist’ is dehumanising

March 28, 2019

Cyclists should instead be called “people who ride bikes” because the former term is dehumanising, experts have claimed.

A study found that there is a link between the dehumanisation of cyclists and acts of aggression they face from other road users.

The researchers said that cyclists have also been conceptualised as a minority group, which they claim makes them likelier targets.

Smollet’s lawyer: the case is closed

Smollet’s lawyer: the case is closed

March 28, 2019

Jussie Smollett's lawyer has accused officials of continuing a “campaign” against the actor.

Patricia Brown Holmes said the case should now be “closed” her after charges against the actor were dropped.

Authorities had said they still believe Smollett filed a false police report alleging he was the victim of a racist and homophobic attack.

Facebook to ban white nationalism and separatism

Facebook to ban white nationalism and separatism

March 28, 2019

Facebook vowed to block praise, support and representation of white nationalism and separatism on its platforms by next week.

The social media giant also pledged to improve its ability to identify and block material from terrorist organisations.

Those searching for offending terms on its social networks will be directed to a charity that combats far-right extremism.

It comes after Mark Zuckerberg’s firm was under pressure after a man live-streamed a mass shooting at two New Zealand mosques.

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