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Venezuela’s president says he is resuming negotiations to lift sanctions
The Comet· 2 days agoMonday’s announcement comes less than a month before an election in which the president and his party are facing their toughest challenge in decades. Mr Maduro, who is seeking a third term, ...
Sunak challenged by pottery worker over rise in use of food banks
The Comet· 6 days agoFrances Cutmore, a potter at Denby Pottery, asked the Prime Minister “why you feel that we should vote for another four years of Tory government when in the last 14 years you haven’t managed ...
Emily Eavis defends Glastonbury line-up as Dua Lipa readies to dazzle crowds
The Comet· 6 days agoThis year’s event sees headline performances from Dua Lipa, Coldplay and American R&B singer SZA, while country star Shania Twain will play the coveted Legends slot. “I think the line-up reflects ...
Putin calls for production to resume in Russia of intermediate-range missiles
The Comet· 5 days agoThe Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces treaty, which banned ground-based missiles with a range of 500-5,500 kilometres (310-3,410 miles), was regarded as an arms control landmark when then-Soviet ...
Hertfordshire couple to take on charity trek in honour of late friend
The Comet· 5 days agoAnna Samuels, who works at Davies Veterinary Specialists near Hitchin, and her partner Paul will take on the Peak District Ultra Challenge on July 6. They hope to complete the 25km trek through ...
EU competition chief signals fresh AI scrutiny for Microsoft-OpenAI deal
The Comet· 5 days agoThe European Commission, the bloc’s executive arm, started reviewing the deal last year to see whether it broke EU merger rules but dropped it after concluding Microsoft had not gained control ...
Princess Royal: What happens when you return home after concussion
The Comet· 5 days agoAnne, 73, spent five nights at Southmead Hospital in Bristol after being struck by a horse while walking on her Gatcombe Park estate in Gloucestershire on Sunday evening. Concussion is a mild ...
Night At The Museum and The Bodyguard actor Bill Cobbs dies age 90
The Comet· 7 days agoBill Cobbs, known for his roles in hit films Night At The Museum and The Bodyguard, has died aged 90, his agent confirmed. The veteran US actor died on Tuesday evening in the Inland Empire, ...
Strikes ‘inevitable’ for Aberdeen and Glasgow airports as pay dispute escalates
The Comet· 2 days agoUnite confirmed the outcome of the vote on Tuesday with strike action supported by 98.5% of around 200 ICTS (UK) Limited workers at Glasgow and a further 100 or so at Aberdeen airport, for a ...
What to expect on the General Election campaign trail on Tuesday
The Comet· 2 days agoWith 48 hours until the polls open on July 4 it is full steam ahead for the party leaders. Rishi Sunak will urge wavering Tory voters to stick with his party to ensure a swing away from a huge ...