Could Starmer’s regulation shake-up mean a ‘bonfire of the quangos’?
The PM will pledge to slash the costs of regulation with an “active government” in a speech later. BBC News
Columbia anti-Israel protest ringleader Mahmoud Khalil to remain detained in Louisiana
Mahmoud Khalil, one of the ringleaders of anti-Israel protests at Columbia University last year, will remain in ICE custody for now following a hearing in a Manhattan federal court on…
Naples residents camp outdoors after overnight quake
Many people in and around the Italian city spend the night on the streets and in their cars, fearing aftershocks. BBC News
John Lewis profits jump but no staff bonus again
The retailer will not pay out a staff bonus for the third year in a row. BBC News
Russia presents US with demands that need to be met before ending Ukraine war: report
Russia has laid out a list of demands to U.S. authorities that need to be met in order for the war in Ukraine to end, Reuters reported, citing two people…
Hamilton does not feel pressure to ‘prove anything’
Before starting his Ferrari career at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton says he does not feel any pressure to prove himself. BBC News
Starmer pledges to tackle ‘flabby’ state
The PM will promise to cut regulations and use AI to make the Civil Service more efficient in a speech later. BBC News
Winnipeg cops arrest suspect after attempted carjackingSam Thompson
A Winnipeg woman is in custody after an attempted carjacking with a pellet gun Sunday afternoon, police say.
Mike Amesbury to stand down as MP over assault conviction
Mike Amesbury says he “regrets” attacking Paul Fellows “every moment, every day”. BBC News
‘Some Man Utd players not good enough and overpaid’, says club’s co-owner
Billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe addresses the club’s financial difficulties and recent struggles on the pitch in an interview with BBC Sport. BBC News
Kansas City Chiefs fan’s father files lawsuit after 3 Missouri men found frozen in yard
The father of one of the three Kansas City Chiefs fans found frozen in a friend’s snow-covered backyard in January 2024 has filed a lawsuit against the two suspects charged…
Musk says X hit by ‘cyber-attack’ as thousands report outages
Platform outage monitor Downdetector said it had seen more than 350,000 reports of issues from US users on Monday. BBC News
Justin Fields agrees to 2-year deal with Jets: reports
The New York Jets have found Aaron Rodgers’ replacement in free agency, as Justin Fields reportedly agreed to terms on a two-year pact to join the team, per multiple reports.…
March Madness gear every fan needs, plus where to stream all the games
Get ready basketball fans, March Madness is about to begin! While you’re waiting for selection Sunday to roll around, get ready to show your school spirit with all the best…
Menendez brothers resentencing bid opposed by LA district attorney
The new district attorney’s move could roll back an effort by his predecessor to ease the brothers’ punishment for killing their parents. BBC News
How Can a Land Registry Prone to Fraud and Under the Jurisdiction of Two Disparate Legal Enactments be Digitalized?
By Pro Bono Sri Lanka is unique in that she adopted a piece of land-legislation – Act 21 of 1998 – while it yet remained under the Jurisdiction of the…
Earthquake rattles parts of B.C. South Coast, Sunshine Coast MondayAmy Judd
Earthquakes Canada said the 4.1 magnitude quake on Monday morning was centred around 17 kilometres from Friday Harbour in Washington State.
Elon Musk welcomes 14th child, his 4th with Canadian Shivon ZilisKatie Scott
‘Built like a juggernaut, with a solid heart of gold. Love him so much,’ Shivon Zilis wrote in her announcement.
US tariffs on Canada and Mexico will go ahead on Tuesday, says commerce chief
Howard Lutnick says the president’s threat of blanket import taxes on his neighbours will proceed as planned. BBC News