By Elliot Gulliver-Needham Lloyds Bank’s private equity arm LDC has exited its investment in London-based cloud and digital services provider Kerv after three years in the firm. As part of the transaction, Bridgepoint Development Capital has invested i…
German railway Deutsche Bahn says limited strike service is reliable
German state-owned rail operator Deutsche Bahn’s limited emergency timetable of trains during the ongoing six-day strike against the railway has remained stable, according to the company. The strike by the train drivers’ union GDL has caused massive di…
Trump seeking advice from friends, allies on running mate pick
By Steve Holland, Alexandra Ulmer and Tim Reid (Reuters) – Donald Trump is calling friends, allies and donors to seek advice on who he should pick as a vice presidential running mate as he closes in on the Republican White House nomination, according t…
Adidas responds to activist outcry over use of kangaroo leather
The sporting goods manufacturer Adidas is defending itself against accusations by animal rights activists that kangaroos are “cruelly murdered” for the production of football boots. The proportion of kangaroo leather used in the production of football …
S&P 500 extends streak of record highs; Tesla tumbles
By Noel Randewich and Ankika Biswas (Reuters) -The S&P 500 closed at an all-time high for a fifth straight session on Thursday after data showing strong U.S. economic growth in the fourth quarter boosted sentiment, while Tesla tumbled following a disap…
‘Entitled neighbour demands I clean her house free of charge – she’s so cheeky’
By Niamh Kirk & Zahna Eklund A woman did a good deed for her neighbours and it seriously backfired, as she’s now expected to do free labour. Living in a small town or community usually means everyone is friendly with each other, and you know a lot abou…
Court sentences barber to 24 months imprisonment over house breaking, stealing
A Lugbe Grade 1 Area Court, Abuja has sentenced a barber, Godwin Joseph to 24 months imprisonment, for housebreaking and stealing. Joseph, 24, of Area 1 garage Garki Abuja pleaded guilty to criminal trespass, housebreaking, and theft, but begged for le…
Feijóo censura que se “humille” a Page cuando “es evidente” que el PSOE está “en el extrarradio de la Constitución”
Ve “sorprendente” que el PSOE “considere razonable ser un poco terrorista” y le parezca “muy mal criticar un poco a Sánchez” MADRID, 25 Ene. 2024 (Europa Press) – El líder del Partido Popular, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, ha censurado este jueves que el Parti…
Rivers Guber: ‘Temporary disappointment’ – Tonye-Cole reacts to Supreme Court judgment
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Rivers State, Patrick Tonye-Cole, has reacted to the Supreme Court judgment that dismissed his appeal against the election of Governor Sim Fubara of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP….
Russian offensive capabilities limited on left bank of Dnieper: Reasons revealed
The offensive capabilities of Russian troops on the left bank of the Kherson region are limited. The reason is the weak training and coordination of the invaders, stated in the material by RBC-Ukraine titled “Battle of Avdiivka and possible threats to …