UK fears environmental damage after ships' collision in the North Sea
This picture taken from video shows the fuel tanker MV Stena Immaculate in the northern sea, off the coast of northeast England, Tuesday, March 11, 2025. The collision sparked explosions and fires that burned for more than 24 hours. It said the cargo ship was drifting south, away from the tanker, and a 1 kilometer (around a ½ mile) exclusion zone had been put in place around both ships. The government said the cause of the collision was being investigated, but there was no indication of foul play.Government minister Matthew Pennycook said it was a "fast-moving and dynamic situation. ""This particular incident is troubling because it appears to involve persistent oil, which breaks up slowly in water," he said.
Source:The Times
March 11, 2025 13:04 UTC
Lord's to take Rs 45 crore revenue hit after India miss World Test Championship Final
Lord's will host the 2025 World Test Championship final between South Africa and Australia. Lord's cricket ground faces a significant revenue drop of nearly £4million (approx Rs 45 crore) for the upcoming ICC World Test Championship final due to India's non-qualification. The figure has been cited by The Times in the UK.The five-day Test match in June will feature Australia against South Africa. They promised to review ticket pricing afterward.The World Test Championship final tickets now range between £40 and £90, approximately £50 less than original prices. A Test match between England and India has been sold out for the first four days.
Source:The Times
March 11, 2025 12:11 UTC
Trump volatility threatens world economy’s soft landing, says BIS
The uncertainty generated by President Trump’s promises to impose tariffs and carry out mass job cuts threaten the world economy’s soft landing after years of high inflation and interest rates, the Bank for International Settlements has warned. The BIS, known as the “central bank of central banks”, said it still expected the United States and most advanced economies to avoid recession this year but sounded the alarm over the impact Trump’s rhetoric could have on financial markets and the economy. Frank Smets, deputy head of the BIS monetary department, said: “Policy uncertainty on tariffs, [US] fiscal policy, immigration and regulation … work like a negative demand shock. They would have negative effects on spending, investment — and we see some signs of that.”“If tariffs
Source:The Times
March 11, 2025 12:04 UTC
Foreigners entering Myanmar via Mizoram to train rebels: CM
Mizoram CM LalduhomaAIZAWAL: Foreigners, including those from the US and the UK, are crossing into Myanmar via Mizoram to impart arms training to insurgents there, CM Lalduhoma informed Mizoram assembly on Monday.The CM said while nearly 2,000 foreigners visited Aizawl between June and Dec last year, they were never seen in the streets, alluding to the fears that their main intention had been to cross into Myanmar to interfere in its internal affairs.Centre has been closely watching the situation in the border areas after China and the US involved themselves in Myanmar conflict. The recent visit of Mizoram by the US ambassador to India without any prior intimation also came as a surprise, he said.Union home ministry re-imposed the protected area regime in Manipur, Nagaland and Mizoram to monitor the movement of foreigners.
Source:The Times
March 11, 2025 11:41 UTC
With ‘Adolescence,’ Stephen Graham wants you to consider the unthinkable
Of course, that hasn’t stopped Stephen Graham, whose new Netflix series “Adolescence” premiering Thursday features four one-shot episodes — a masterful feat that lends itself to the taut, emotionally-complex storytelling. Even before that, Graham encountered numerous similar incidents on the news, most involving teenage boys killing teenage girls. I feel like we caught the zeitgeist.”AdvertisementAlthough Graham and Barantini were well-practiced in creating extended shots from “Boiling Point,” which was later continued in a BBC series, “Adolescence” proved to be a specific challenge. (Sophia Spring/For The Times)“I feel very blessed to be at the age I am now and still be working, because you just never know,” Graham says. He’s consistently bringing truth to these roles and these stories.”Despite the scope of his career, Graham remains as humble as possible.
Source:The Times
March 11, 2025 11:32 UTC
North Sea tanker collision - what we know so far
One of the 14 Solong crew members is still missing and presumed dead, with the search called off on Monday night after "an extensive search", said the coastguard. Ernst Russ, the German owners of the Solong, said their "first thoughts" were with the family of the missing crew member "at this uncertain and distressing time". Meanwhile the entire crew of the Stena Immaculate managed to evacuate safely during the disaster. Crew members grabbed their essential belongings from their cabins - and after everyone was accounted for- boarded the lifeboat together. A total of 36 crew members from both vessels were brought back to shore.
Source:The Times
March 11, 2025 11:30 UTC
Ruben Amorim keeps telling Sir Jim Ratcliffe to ‘f*** off’ as Man Utd chief drops blunt verdict on ‘not perfect’ boss
MANCHESTER UNITED co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has issued his verdict on head coach Ruben Amorim amid the club's poor run of form. The British billionaire told the Times: "I think he’s done a great job in the circumstances, frankly, with the squad that he’s had available. And he’s got a bunch of other injuries as you know, so I think he’s done a fantastic job. I think he’s a good guy, he’s working hard and I think he’s doing a great job." Asked if he thinks Amorim is the man to lead Man Utd back to glory, Ratcliffe concluded: "Yeah I do, honestly.
Source:The Times
March 11, 2025 11:29 UTC
Sunday Times names 3 Sussex hotels among top 100 in UK
No 124 by GuestHouse, in Brighton, has been included in The Times and Sunday Times’ list of the 100 Best Places to Stay in the UK for 2025. The list by The Times and Sunday Times was revealed this week. The list reads: “Every year, our team of experienced reviewers stay at hundreds of properties across the UK and we cherry pick the best for our annual survey. 124 in Brighton, which has been crowned one of the top 100 places to stay in the UK (Image: No. No 124 by GuestHouse is spread across four townhouses with views across the English Channel and the “atmospheric ruined” West Pier.
Source:The Times
March 11, 2025 11:09 UTC
Exclusive: Nigerian nurses awaiting appeals asked to leave UK
Now, several nurses have been issued letters to leave the UK by the Home Office. Among several demands, the NMC was asked to liaise with the Home Office to ensure the nurses threatened with deportation can stay in the UK until their appeals have concluded. Analysis of data coming from the test centre revealed that nurses were sitting their computer-based test (CBT) in record time. This is despite some of their appeal hearings yet to be scheduled. Nursing Times asked the NMC if the regulator would consider the findings of Nurse D’s appeal in forthcoming hearings.
Source:The Times
March 11, 2025 10:40 UTC
Trump urged Steve Bannon to quash beef with Elon Musk and sit down privately with DOGE leader
Read our privacy policyDonald Trump reached out to Steve Bannon last month and urged his former chief strategist to stop attacking Elon Musk and arrange a private sitdown with the president’s “first buddy,” according to The New York Times. Meanwhile, the White House didn’t appear to deny that Trump made the entreaty to Bannon in its statement. Donald Trump has reportedly urged Steve Bannon to stop attacking Elon Musk and arrange a sitdown with the DOGE leader. The former Breitbart chief’s disdain for Musk, whom he views as an interloper within the MAGA movement, built up additional steam following Trump’s victory. Notably, despite his pointed criticisms of Musk, Bannon shied away from taking any shots at the world’s richest man.
Source:The Times
March 11, 2025 09:28 UTC
Meghan Markle's father blasts her new Netflix cookery show
This image released by Netflix shows Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, left, and Mindy Kaling in a scene from "With Love, Meghan." However, her estranged father, 80-year-old Thomas Markle Sr , has criticised the series, claiming Meghan has "never been authentic" and that "she's faking it for the cameras. I might sit down and watch it one day but I'm not sure," Meghan’s father, Thomas Markle Sr told The Daily Mail on Sunday.During the show, viewers noticed an interaction between Meghan and Mindy Kaling , where Meghan interrupts her friend for using ' Meghan Markle ', stating: "It's so funny you keep saying 'Meghan Markle', you know I'm 'Sussex' now. "Thomas responded: "My mum loved Meghan very much but she would be so disappointed to hear that Meghan no longer wants to use the name "Markle." "These statements follow recent criticism from Thomas Markle Jr, who disputed Meghan's childhood accounts in her Netflix programme.
Source:The Times
March 11, 2025 08:55 UTC
Lake District: Six Cumbrian hotels named among best UK places to stay
The Times newspaper have ran their annual survey naming the best places to stay in the UK for 2025- with six Cumbrian hotels making the shortlist. In the article, The Times newspaper said: "Every year, our team of experienced reviewers stay at hundreds of properties across the UK and we cherry pick the best for our annual survey." At least they are if you stay at the Gilpin, a luxurious estate in 21 acres of romantically rolling countryside near Windermere. Named at 25th, The Brackenrigg Inn has been praised by the paper saying 'the revamped Brackenrigg Inn couldn’t be more local. Lindeth Fell Country House, Cumbria grabbed the 26th spot with the paper saying the venue is “a proper English country house”.
Source:The Times
March 11, 2025 05:10 UTC
Trump privately angry after King Charles III welcomed Zelenskyy, Trudeau
Charles welcomed the two leaders to his private country estate, Sandringham, for friendly meetings and photos ops on March 2 and 3. Amid global instability and geopolitical discord over the war in Ukraine, Charles will urge world leaders and people to unite, the Times UK said. However, Trump was reportedly aggrieved that the king showered Zelenskyy with praise on March 2, just two days after his highly public Oval Office clash with the Ukrainian leader. Since Charles’ tea with Zelenskyy, Trump has “gone cool” on the U.K., diplomatic sources in Washington told the Daily Mail. Meanwhile, it also may be irksome to Trump that Charles is said to be “concerned” about the president’s treatment of Canada, for which Charles is the ceremonial head of state, the Times U.K. reported.
Source:The Times
March 11, 2025 01:11 UTC
Moor Hall and Northcote in Lancashire among UK's best places to stay
Although none from the borough have made it on the list, two venues over the border in Lancashire are included. Introducing the list, the publications said: “Every year, our team of experienced reviewers stay at hundreds of properties across the UK and we cherrypick the best for our annual survey. Moor Hall and Northcote fly the flag for Lancashire with them placing 29th and 30th in the list respectively. Here’s what The Times and The Sunday Times had to say about the two Lancashire hotels. You can see the full list of the best places to stay at The Times’ website.
Source:The Times
March 11, 2025 00:56 UTC
Moor Hall and Northcote among UK's best places to stay
Introducing the list, the publications said: “Every year, our team of experienced reviewers stay at hundreds of properties across the UK and we cherrypick the best for our annual survey. Moor Hall and Northcote fly the flag for Lancashire with them placing 29th and 30th in the list respectively. Here’s what The Times and The Sunday Times had to say about the two Lancashire hotels. You can see the full list of the best places to stay at The Times’ website. Northcote was also praised by the publishers: “Northcote gets plenty of repeat guests, who come to enjoy its signature mix of exquisite Michelin-starred fine dining and warmly welcoming service.
Source:The Times
March 11, 2025 00:21 UTC