Victoria Bourne

Norfolk

Freelance Contributor and Editor at Freelance

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Judge in Diego Maradona case accused of behaving like an 'actress'

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Victoria Bourne

A judge in Argentina has stood down from the trial of Diego Maradona's medical staff after being criticised for taking part in a documentary about the case. Seven members of the legendary footballer's medical team have been charged with negligent homicide relating to his death in 2020. They deny the allegations. Prosecutor Patricio Ferrari accused Judge Julieta Makintach of behaving "like an actress and not a judge".
Starmer joins condemnation of Israel over Gaza

2 weeks ago | risingnepaldaily.com | Victoria Bourne

By Victoria Bourne, BBC News, May 20: The UK, France and Canada have warned Israel they will take "concrete actions" if it continues an "egregious" expansion of military operations in Gaza. Sir Keir Starmer joined the French and Canadian leaders to call on the Israeli government to "stop its military operations" and "immediately allow humanitarian aid to enter Gaza".
Colombian police arrest suspect in Peru mine workers' killings

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Victoria Bourne

Police in Colombia have arrested a man suspected of being involved in the killing of 13 kidnapped workers at a gold mine in neighbouring Peru. Miguel Antonio Rodríguez Díaz, whose alias is "Cuchillo" (knife), was arrested in the city of Medellin in a joint operation between the two countries and Interpol, according to Peru's interior ministry and Colombian police. The bodies of the miners were recovered on 4 May from a tunnel at a mine in the Pataz district of Peru.
Chris Brown charged over alleged London nightclub assault

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Victoria Bourne

US singer Chris Brown has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent, says the Metropolitan Police. The force says the charge relates to an alleged assault, which reportedly took place at a nightclub in central London on 19 February 2023. The 36-year-old was arrested at a hotel in Manchester in the early hours of Thursday. He remains in custody and is due to appear before Manchester Magistrates' Court on Friday.
Russia responsible for downing of MH17, UN body rules

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Victoria Bourne

Russia was responsible for the downing of the Malaysia Airlines flight, MH17, over eastern Ukraine in July 2014, the United Nations aviation agency has ruled. All 298 people on board the passenger plane were killed when it was shot down by a Russian-made missile. The Kremlin has always denied any responsibility for the air disaster.
Russia responsible for downing of MH17, UN body rules

3 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Victoria Bourne

4 hours agoA US-funded flight carrying the first group of 59 white South Africans to be granted refugee status has landed in Washington, after leaving Johannesburg on Sunday. The BBC contacted the United Nations refugee agency, UNHCR, which confirmed it was not involved in this resettlement scheme, nor was it …
UK to announce fresh sanctions on Putin's 'shadow fleet'

4 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Victoria Bourne

A fleet of Russian oil tankers which have been used to avoid existing sanctions on oil and gas exports are set to be hit with new restrictions. Downing Street has said action will be taken against up to 100 vessels which have carried more than £18 billion worth of cargo since the start of 2024. Sir Keir Starmer is due to make the announcement at a summit of north European leaders known as the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) in Oslo, Norway.
UK to announce fresh sanctions on Putin's 'shadow fleet'

1 month ago | namibian.com.na | Victoria Bourne

A fleet of Russian oil tankers which have been used to avoid existing sanctions on oil and gas exports are set to be hit with new restrictions. Downing Street has said action will be taken against up to 100 vessels which have carried more than £18 billion worth of cargo since the start of 2024. Sir Keir Starmer is due to make the announcement at a summit of north European leaders known as the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) in Oslo, Norway.
Drones strike Kyiv and Moscow, as Putin plans WW2 parade

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Victoria Bourne

At least two people have reportedly been killed after a night of heavy fighting between Ukraine and Russia - with drone strikes on Kyiv and Moscow. The fighting comes a day ahead of a planned parade in the Russian capital to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two - with President Vladimir Putin proposing a three-day ceasefire to coincide with the event. Ukraine has not agreed to the proposal and has pushed for a truce lasting at least 30 days.
Rihanna reveals she is expecting third child with A$AP Rocky

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Victoria Bourne

Singer Rihanna has confirmed she is expecting her third baby while attending fashion's biggest night of the year, the Met Gala in New York. The 37-year-old cradled her bump and smiled for the cameras while appearing on the red carpet, which was navy with daffodils. Rihanna, whose real name is Robyn Fenty, and her partner, rapper A$AP Rocky, already have two sons. A$AP Rocky, also known as Rakim Mayers, thanked reporters who offered their congratulations on the red carpet.