For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Banks suffered another poor session on Friday as Deutsche Bank became the latest financial firm to start putting traders on edge. Europe’s biggest markets all dropped in value as uncertainty once again rippled through. It came after particular worries about Deutsche Bank caused shares to drop by more than 14% before midday on Friday and credit default swaps – which are used by Deutsche’s bondholders as insurance should it fail – soared. Shares in the company reduced their losses slightly as investors suggested another Credit Suisse scenario was not of the horizon, but sentiment remained dented. Chris Beauchamp, chief market analyst at IG, said: “It looks like the banking crisis isn’t solved. Recommended Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide … [Read more...] about Banks drag European markets lower amid Deutsche Bank woes
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Major incident declared over flood risk in Somerset as 72 warnings issued
Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email A major incident has been declared in Somerset due to flooding risks across the county. It comes as 111 flood alerts and 72 flood warnings have been issued in England , 14 of which have been declared for Somerset. The Environment Agency says the decision to declare a major incident at this time is a “precautionary move and will mean partners become more coordinated and ready to support and take action should the situation worsen.” The recent heavy rain has triggered widespread flooding of the Somerset Levels and Moors, designed to store flood water when the rivers flowing through them burst their banks. Enhanced pumping began on Tuesday evening at Northmoor to reduce the amount of water being stored until river levels allow pumping to resume at Currymoor, which remains full. Recommended Water streams down … [Read more...] about Major incident declared over flood risk in Somerset as 72 warnings issued
The “Love Is Blind” trend that hints at who’s still together and who weds
Love Is Blind is back for its fourth season, with 30 new singletons taking part in the reality show's unique social experiment that has contestants searching for love, sight unseen. The first four episodes of the show's latest installment were released Friday on Netflix , and already several cast members have paired up and popped the big question. In the next batch of episodes, Love Is Blind will follow the cast members as they navigate life outside the pods in the run-up to their wedding day. But the couples' fate will be kept a secret until the day the wedding episode is released. Episodes are released in batches to keep fans on the edge of their seat about what will happen next to the pairs. Although this season's wedding episode won't be released until April 14, a trend over the past three seasons could provide a hint about the fate of at least one of the couples. Newsweek has everything you need to know about this pattern. It offers a clue as to which Love Is … [Read more...] about The “Love Is Blind” trend that hints at who’s still together and who weds
A Book Asserts Reagan Slowed Hostage Release
See the article in its original context from November 8, 1991 Section Page Buy Reprints View on timesmachine TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. About the Archive This is a digitized version of an article from The Times’s print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. To preserve these articles as they originally appeared, The Times does not alter, edit or update them. Occasionally the digitization process introduces transcription errors or other problems; we are continuing to work to improve these archived versions. In a new book, Gary Sick, a Middle East expert and former Carter Administration official, presents what he describes as an exhaustive collection of evidence to bolster his assertion, now under heated debate in Congress and elsewhere, that senior officials of the Reagan campaign negotiated a secret agreement with Iran in 1980 to delay the release of the American hostages. Mr. Sick's … [Read more...] about A Book Asserts Reagan Slowed Hostage Release
Kardashian fans spot huge problem with new series as Kourtney says she’s ‘ready to quit’
Kourtney Kardashian has admitted it "would be nice" to quit reality TV, as fans of The Kardashians have been left disappointed by major problems in the latest series. Viewers are deciding to turn off from the Hulu series in droves after hitting out at the "unauthentic" drama and slamming the show as "not entertaining anymore". Amid the scathing reviews, 43-year-old Kourtney has taken to TikTok to share her plans for a possible retirement . Posting a video on her Lemme account, the Poosh founder read through social media comments about her family, the first one being: "Can the Kardashians just retire?" Kourtney replied with a shrug, adding: "That would be nice." Kourtney responded to questions about her retirement ( Image: lemme/TikTok) Her comments come as fans have expressed their disappointment in the show ( Image: lemme/TikTok) As Kourtney admitted she would like to leave reality TV behind, fans took to Reddit to share their thoughts on how … [Read more...] about Kardashian fans spot huge problem with new series as Kourtney says she’s ‘ready to quit’
The Bay viewers gobsmacked as ‘unrecognisable’ Emmerdale star appears in ITV show
The Bay viewers have been left shocked after spotting Emmerdale actor Robert Beck in the latest episode of the ITV drama. Fans tuning into last night's episode of the show saw more unfold about the night of the housefire in which a woman lost her life. Her husband is still struggling with her death, whilst the wider family tries to keep things as normal as possible. DS Jenn Townsend - played by Marsha Thomason - has been trying to support them best she can as their family liaison officer, supported by her colleague DS Karen Hobson (Erin Shanagher) and boss DI Tony Manning (Daniel Ryan). In 1999, Gavin Ferris was played by Robert Beck and Jason Kirk was played by James Carlton ( Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock) However, the arrival of Len Reid - played by Robert Beck - left fans stunned as they instantly recognised the actor playing the loan shark, but noticed he looked very different from his soap days. Throughout his career, Robert has been linked to multiple soaps. … [Read more...] about The Bay viewers gobsmacked as ‘unrecognisable’ Emmerdale star appears in ITV show
Britney Spears ‘happy and well’ after ‘cruel’ reports of family intervention
Britney Spears has hit out at the "cruel joke" that her family had "planned an intervention" over fears 'she could die' and insisted she is "alive and well". It had been claimed that those close to the singer were planning to intervene about "hysteria in the media". The intervention had been scheduled for Tuesday , but plans were eventually scrapped, according to reports. After the reports, Britney took to Instagram on Thursday to say "enough is enough" and has since returned to continue to hit out at the claims. Sharing a video to social media on Friday, the Toxic hitmaker said: "The media this week said I died. I didn't die people, I didn't die. I'm here, I'm alive. I'm very much alive and well." Britney said she is 'alive and well' ( Image: Instagram/britneyspears) She said the claims wore 'worse than a cruel joke' ( Image: Instagram/britneyspears) She added: "I'm here, I'm happy and I'm well and that's it, that's it." Alongside the clip, … [Read more...] about Britney Spears ‘happy and well’ after ‘cruel’ reports of family intervention
Victoria Beckham sells jumper full of holes for £650 – and it’s already sold out
Holey Moley! Fashion designer Victoria Beckham’s new jumper is not exactly a winter warmer – but it’s selling like hot cakes for £650. The pully is perforated with four rows of diamond-shaped holes, which might not be practical but, according to Posh Spice, they’re a “key” look. Her website says: “Hand stitched cutouts, made by pinching and finishing two ribbed edges together, were a key detail in the Autumn Winter 2020 show. “Here, they create a three-dimensional, textured argyle motif. “Based on an iconic, signature cut from the VB archive that’s been re-imagined and updated, the jumper is knit in a strong 2x3 rib that naturally creates a fitted silhouette.” The model poses in the jumper, complete with especially removed diamond-shaped segments But one customer who browsed the range said: “I’d think twice before going out in that, especially in October.” Despite the hefty price tag, one size of the jumper, that comes in khaki or navy, has already sold out. Another … [Read more...] about Victoria Beckham sells jumper full of holes for £650 – and it’s already sold out
‘There’s nothing left’: Mississippi tornadoes kill 23
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS, MICHAEL GOLDBERG and ROGELIO SOLIS ROLLING FORK, Miss. (AP) — A powerful tornado cut a devastating path of at least 170 miles (274 kilometers) through parts of the Deep South on Friday night, killing at least 23 people in Mississippi and obliterating dozens of buildings as it stayed on the ground for more than an hour. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said in a Twitter post that search and rescue teams from local and state agencies were deployed to help victims impacted by the tornadoes. The agency confirmed early Saturday that 23 people had died, four were missing and dozens were injured. A few minutes later, the agency warned the casualty toll could go higher, tweeting: “Unfortunately, these numbers are expected to change.” Throughout Saturday morning, people walked around dazed and in shock as they broke through debris and fallen trees with chain saws, searching for survivors. Power lines were pinned under decades-old oaks, their roots … [Read more...] about ‘There’s nothing left’: Mississippi tornadoes kill 23