Police Chase Thief Who Employed Unusual Dance Move to Steal Phone; Other Headlines: BBC Board Denies Coup Reports, Ozempic Shares Drop After Failed Alzheimer’s Trial, House of Lords Cash-for-Access Scandal, Five-Year-Old Climbs Ben Nevis in Snow and Ice
Police Hunt Thief Who Used Bizarre Dance to Steal Phone
Nottinghamshire police are seeking a suspect who reportedly used a bizarre dance during an attempted phone theft.
- Police hunt thief who used ‘bizarre dance’ to steal phone — Sky News
- Police officer ‘unable to dress after hammer attack’ — BBC News
- Police officer dismissed for writing misogynistic erotic stories on work laptop — Sky News
- Police appeal after man charged with murdering two women and raping third — Sky News
- Police officers should face misconduct proceedings over handling of allegations by woman later found dead in car boot – watchdog — Sky News
- Police officers ‘may have committed gross misconduct’ in case of 24-year-old’s death — Sky News
BBC Board Member Denies Coup Reports, Tells MPs
A BBC board member dismisses claims of a coup, stating ‘complete nonsense’ and addressing concerns with MPs.
- Reports of BBC coup ‘complete nonsense’, board member tells MPs — Sky News
- Claims of ‘coup’ at BBC addressed as board members face MPs — Sky News
Ozempic-Maker’s Shares Plummet Following Failed Alzheimer’s Trial
Shares of the company that manufactures Ozempic plummet after a major clinical trial for an Alzheimer’s drug failed to meet its primary endpoints, signaling potential setbacks in the biotech sector.
Farage Downplays School Racism Allegations as ‘Banter’
Nigel Farage dismissed claims of racism at a British school, describing them as ‘banter in a playground’. The controversy erupted after allegations surfaced about racial tensions among students.
- Nigel Farage dismisses school racism claims as ‘banter in a playground’ — Sky News
- Abducted child’s father tells BBC he felt helpless as he saw mass Nigerian kidnapping — BBC News
British Man Survives Deadly Chile Snowstorm After Losing Friend
A British man recounts his harrowing rescue attempt during a snowstorm that claimed the life of his friend in Chile, describing desperate efforts to survive and escape the devastation.
- Bridgepoint clicks on £200m deal to buy crypto services firm — Sky News
- Briton who survived snowstorm that killed his friend describes devastation — Sky News
‘Devoted’ elderly couple jumped from cliffs at Whitby Abbey as husband struggled with bone cancer, inquest hears
An elderly couple were found dead after jumping from cliffs near Whitby Abbey; the husband had been battling bone cancer.
- ‘Devoted’ elderly couple jumped from cliffs at Whitby Abbey as husband struggled with bone cancer, inquest hears — Sky News
- ‘Devoted’ elderly couple jumped to their deaths, inquest hears — Sky News
House of Lords Suspensions Over Cash for Access Sting
Two peers face potential suspensions from the House of Lords following a sting operation exposing cash-for-access practices, raising concerns about integrity and accountability in political bodies.
- Two peers set for suspensions over cash for access sting — Sky News
- Two men killed after crash involving bus in County Meath — BBC News
Five-Year-Old Climbs Ben Nevis Despite Snow and Ice
Five-year-old Faye embarks on an extraordinary adventure, braving the harsh conditions of snow and ice to reach the summit of Ben Nevis in Scotland.
- Faye, 5, battles snow and ice to reach the summit of Ben Nevis — BBC News
- Faye, 5, battles snow and ice to reach the top of Ben Nevis — BBC News
Reggae Icon Jimmy Cliff Passes Away
Jamaican reggae singer and actor Jimmy Cliff, a legendary figure in the world of reggae music, has died. Known for iconic songs like ‘Many Rivers to Cross’ and appearances in films such as ‘The Harder They Come,’ Cliff’s contributions to Caribbean culture and international music have left an indelible mark.
- Reggae singer and actor Jimmy Cliff has died — Sky News