With owner Walgreens' sale to another private equity owner, the best that can be hoped is that Boots is set free without being loaded with debt, as soon as possible.
The department store and Waitrose owner faces 'tens of millions' in extra overheads this year due to increases to National Insurance, business rates and the minimum wage.
The extent of the couple's struggles were laid bare in unusual circumstances - during a court appearance last September when professional dancer Kristina, 47, was caught driving without insurance.
The fashion designer, 50, was supported by her husband David, 49, and kids Romeo, 22, Cruz, 20, and Harper, 13, as they all proudly watched from the front row.
The Amazon CEO has reportedly ordered Barbara Broccoli’s removal at any cost, leading to a $1 billion deal Read Full Article at RT.com
German regional MP Martin Dolzer has denounced Bavaria’s alleged cover-up of Nazi-looted art Read Full Article at RT.com
Toronto police are investigating a shooting at a Scarborough pub where 12 people were hurt Friday night. The suspect is still at large, they say.
As measles infections tick up and up across multiple provinces, local public health alerts of new cases come with detailed descriptions of the person's whereabouts before they were diagnosed. Here's why the dates and times matter to control the contagious illness.
The CBI, in collaboration with the DRI, has initiated an investigation into gold smuggling operations at various Indian airports. This follows the arrest of Kannada actress Ranya Rao with 14.2 kg of gold at Bengaluru Airport. The Karnataka government plans to revise airport protocol services to prevent misuse.
«In fact, there would be no world at all,» Vyacheslav Volodin said in his congratulations on International Women’s Day
«We'd like to have another station in place, so we can continue our work in low Earth orbit,» Ken Bowersox, head of NASA’s manned spaceflight directorate, said
Singaporean women are making waves in the gaming industry — slay, queens! A 2023 report from Niko Partners found that 37 per cent of gamers are female in Asia, and they are outpacing the growth of new male gamers annually. From esports champions to game developers and industry leaders, these powerhouses are proving that gaming is for everyone. As they continue to break barriers, challenge stereotypes, and create opportunities, they're shaping a more inclusive gaming landscape for future generations. This year, to commemorate International Women's Day (March 8), here are some of the inspiring women taking Singapore's gaming scene to the next level: Tammy Tang https://www.instagram.com/p/DCLklDYShZ2/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link A bonafide legend in the gaming scene, Tammy «furryfish» Tang founded Singapore's first all-female esports squad Team Asterisk in 2005 and has worn multiple hats in the esports industry as a gamer, streamer, influencer, and esports event manager.
Beijing’s new taxes on Canadian food and agriculture follow Ottawa’s duties on Chinese Evs, steel, and aluminum Read Full Article at RT.com
The Public Land Transport Authority (PLTA) will not act on social media posts and will only proceed with investigations upon receiving a formal complaint.
The Government of Japan has formalized an agreement with the Government of Vanuatu for a grant aid approximately VT320 million.
Any director whose department still has vehicles containing tinted glass will face disciplinary action, said the Chairman of the Public Service Commission (PSC), Martin Mahe.
AV3 (formerly Air Vanuatu) has not paid creditors despite a massive VT1.5 billion injection by the government into the airline, claimed an internal source.
The Vanuatu Citizenship Commission now has a new chairman after the former one resigned to contest the snap election.
Matt Harris, 46, from Sidmouth, Devon, says his son Tiger 'is being forced to leave the many friendships he has built over the years at his school, his place of familiarity and his routine'.
It was launched to distinctly mixed reviews this week but, miraculously, a second series of With Love, Meghan is set to be released by Netflix, it was announced last night.
Calls from commentators to delay the broadcast on CBS and ITV were ignored, and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's interview with Oprah went ahead as planned.
As the world marks five years since the devastating arrival of Covid-19 , new revelations continue to emerge about the origins of the virus that brought global life to a standstill.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister, DK Shivakumar, emphasized the significance of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's contributions, especially in rural employment, as Karnataka renames Bengaluru City University after him. The renaming aims to honor Singh's legacy, with additional institutions likely to follow suit.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked International Women’s Day by emphasizing his government's initiatives for women’s safety, financial independence, and representation. He highlighted measures like e-FIR, women’s economic empowerment programs, and praised the increasing female workforce in various sectors, while also celebrating inspiring stories of Indian women from diverse fields.
Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali army forces, supported by local clan militia, killed at least 20 Al-Shabaab militants during a military operation in the Boos Hareri area of the Middle Shabelle region.
Brad Sigmon, 67, was put to death by firing squad at 6pm on Friday at the Broad River Correctional Institution in Columbia, South Carolina.
Widow Madam Noor Farahin Ahmad, 54, has to care for her bedridden 81-year-old father, who has severe dementia, and her nine-year-old son. She is living on her savings as she had to quit her job in the civil service in October 2024 to cope with her many duties. She is among low-income caregivers who will be able to apply for aid under a new NTUC Care Fund (Caregiver Support) programme from mid-April. The $5.4 million fund, first announced in Nov 2024, aims to help over 4,000 beneficiaries yearly from 2025 to 2027. “His expenditure can cost me about $400 to $500 a month,” said Madam Farahin, referring to her father’s adult diapers and puréed food. Single caregivers with a maximum monthly gross income of $6,000 can apply for the fund to look after children aged 19 and below or elderly parents above 63 years old. If the caregiver’s gross monthly income exceeds $6,000, his or her per capita income has to be $1,500 or below to qualify for the fund. Qualified caregivers will be able to get grants of $350 per school-going child, and $200 per elderly dependent.
A day after offering Canada a one-month reprieve on punishing, virtually across-the-board 25% tariffs, President Donald Trump has threatened new tariffs as soon as Friday on Canadian lumber and dairy products. It’s yet another twist in a serpentine trade policy that seems to shift on an hourly basis.
Four boats carrying migrants from Africa have capsized in waters off Yemen and Djibouti, leaving at least two people dead and 186 missing, according to the United Nations migration agency.
77% des victimes de violences sont des femmes. Alors que demain marque la journée internationale des droits des femmes, le chemin pour l’égalité est encore long. En Polynésie, c'est l’unité médico judiciaire qui accueille les victimes d’infractions pénales, notamment de violences conjugales. Située au cœur de l’hôpital du Taaone, elle est un maillon essentiel au travail de la justice. Immersion.
