Outlining his plan to introduce fines for missed NHS appointments, Mr Sunak said: “If they’re not being used, then that’s a waste. So if we can change that, then we basically get more out of the money that we’re putting in today. It’s a good example of a Conservative approach to that problem.” According to NHS England, more than 15 million appointments at GP surgeries are wasted each year due to patients failing to show up or warn surgeries that they will not be attending....

Photo: The Canadian Press Aydin Coban is featured in this handout photo from the time of his arrest by Dutch police, which was included in an exhibit at his trial in British Columbia Supreme Court in New Westminster. THE CANADIAN PRESS/THE DUTCH POLICE A Crown attorney says similarities in messages from 22 online accounts that harassed and blackmailed British Columbia teenager Amanda Todd in the three years before her death prove they came from the same person....

Officers were called to the scene on Fountain Lane in Boston at around 6.20pm. on Thursday, Lincolnshire police said. The force said the area has been cordoned off and they will be at the scene for the “foreseeable future”. Police said the incident is being treated as a homicide. The victim’s parents have been informed and the force said their “thoughts are with them at this incredibly difficult time”. In a statement, Lincolnshire Police said: “A nine-year-old girl has sadly died from what is believed to be a stabbing in Boston....

US fugitive Louis Flood in a photo two decades ago after his arrest in Creston, BC in July 2022. He was a wanted sex offender who disappeared from Idaho while on parole in 2001. Police photo by Idaho/RCMP Content of the article A US fugitive featured on the TV series America’s Most Wanted who was at large for two decades has been tracked down by BC RCMP and arrested in Creston....

The University of New Hampshire (UNH) Granite Poll Survey Center found that 17 percent of likely 2024 Democratic primary voters in the state would choose Buttigieg over a slate of Democrats or those who join the Democratic caucus, considered potential 2024 presidential candidates. Biden received 16 percent support, followed by Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D), who each received 10 percent. Few other Democrats, except for Sen....

Russland will den Tiergarten-Killer Wadim Krassikow befreien Stand: 30.07.2022| Lesezeit: 2 Minuten Urteil gegen den Angeklagten. Russland will den verurteilten Mörder nun freilassen Welche: über REUTERS Die USA versuchen derzeit, die ebenfalls in Russland festgehaltene Basketballspielerin Brittney Griner und den ehemaligen US-Soldaten Paul Whelan zu befreien. Deshalb machte Washington Moskau ein Angebot – und erhielt ein Gegenangebot. Als Gegenleistung für die Freilassung zweier inhaftierter US-Bürger forderte Russland offenbar die Freilassung des Russen Wadim Kraschikow, der in Deutschland wegen Mordes an Tiergarten zu lebenslanger Haft verurteilt worden war....

Auch Viktor Orbán veröffentlichte seine Amikal-Erklärung. „Ein Ungar fühlt sich in Wien immer zu Hause, ein Österreicher kann sich auch in Budapest zu Hause fühlen.“ Er lobte die „hervorragenden Verhandlungen“. Der ungarische Ministerpräsident betonte, dass auch Zeit für “intellektuelle Themen wie Rassismus” sei. Gleichzeitig senkte er die Erwartungen an die Atomkraft. “Im Moment sehe ich wenig Chancen, Einigungen zu erzielen. Es sei denn, Österreich schickt uns Wasserkraftwerke nach Ungarn.” Als Orbán eintraf, gab es neben den militärischen Salutschüssen vorläufige Pfiffe und Buhrufe der Demonstranten....

With a decision expected tomorrow on whether Los Angeles County will reimpose an indoor mask mandate due to a surge in cases of the more infectious BA.5 variant, the city of El Segundo added its name to the list today of local cities that will refuse to enforce such a rule if enforced by the county. “My colleagues on the City Council and I strongly believe that the decision to wear a mask should be an individual’s choice and should not be imposed by Los Angeles County,” said El Segundo Mayor Drew Boyles....

Arizona released a statement following the ruling. “After seeing the distraction it created, we removed the referendum from the contract. It was clearly perceived in ways that were never intended. Our confidence in Kyler Murray is as high as ever and nothing demonstrates our faith in his ability to lead a team more than the commitment reflected in this contract.’ The Cardinals made a big commitment to Murray by signing the quarterback to a $230....

Mandel Ngan | AFP | Getty Images The House on Thursday passed bipartisan legislation to boost US competitiveness with China by providing billions of dollars for domestic semiconductor manufacturing and scientific research. The bill passed 243 to 187, with no Democrats voting against the bill. Twenty-five Republicans voted in favor of the law, even after a last-minute push by GOP leaders to oppose it. The bill, which passed the Senate on Wednesday, now heads to the White House for President Joe Biden to sign....

Sur scène au PNC Bank Center for the Arts à Holmdel, il a déclaré: “Quiconque prononce des mots blessants n’a jamais été frappé au visage.” Actuellement en tournée aux Etats-Unis avec Kevin Hart, Chris Rock a affirmé ne pas avoir été victime mais s’est confié sur la douleur qu’il a ressentie au moment de la gifle. “Cette merde m’a fait mal, bébé,” lâcha-t-il. Pourtant, pas question de bénéficier d’ITT pour l’acteur, qui a assuré qu’il était parti travailler le lendemain....

Liverpool face Manchester City in the Community Shield final at Leicester City’s King Power Stadium, as Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola renew their rivalry in the traditional season curtain-raiser. The first silverware of the campaign will be lifted as the Premier League champions and FA Cup winner clash, and with Liverpool and Manchester City involved it is set to be another enthralling meeting. The sides could barely be separated last season, but it was Guardiola’s City who edged a titanic title race by a single point – thanks to a dramatic comeback against Aston Villa on the final day of the season....

Le corps de Tshegofatso Pule, une belle jeune femme de 28 ans, a été retrouvé en juin 2020, à une vingtaine de kilomètres à l’ouest de Johannesburg. “C’était un meurtre à forfait”, a déclaré le procureur, réclamant la peine maximale pour un accusé qui n’avait montré “aucun remords” lors de son procès avant les maladies à Johannesburg. Soba, 33 ans, ancien employé de la Bourse de Johannesburg, a été reconnu coupable d’avoir planifié le meurtre et d’avoir payé un tueur à gages pour effectuer le sale boulot....

The decision to stop the case in the Supreme Court of BC. in Prince George follows the cross-examination of the complainant on four counts of non-consensual intercourse dating back to 1974. After a morning of confrontation, the alleged victim, who was visibly upset, asked for an early recess, granted by Terence Schultes, after breaking down in tears during questioning by John’s defense attorney, Tony Paisana. Paisana had said there were inconsistencies between the statements she provided to authorities about the alleged assaults, which were said to have occurred when John was executive director of the Doh Day De Claa Friendship Center, where his accuser had a summer job....

ALERT’s Child Exploitation (ICE) unit announced the charges against 21-year-old Imesh Ratnayake on Wednesday. Ratnayake is accused of contacting the children online and meeting them in Morinville and the Edmonton area, luring them into sexual acts between September 2021 and June 2022. It was originally reported to the Morinville RCMP detachment. “ICE alleges that Ratnayake targeted young girls through the social media app Snapchat. He was able to perpetuate the crimes by gaining access to the victim’s contacts, in some cases through extortion,” ICE said in a statement....

ELMO – The CSKT Fire Department reports that the Elmo 2 Fire has grown to approximately 7,000 acres since it broke out Friday afternoon. Evacuations have been lifted for residents along Montana Highway 28, according to a social media post from Lake County officials. However, the Lake County Office of Emergency Management notes that residents should contact law enforcement upon their return. Additionally, OEM notes that people in the Black Lake and Lake Mary Ronan area should be prepared to evacuate if the Elmo 2 Fire moves in that direction....

Échec de Noël ! Excellent extérieur Payet pour Tavares sur la gauche. Son centre au deuxième poteau trouve Clauss, dont la tête devant le but est complètement hors cadre. Paiement incorrect Le centre de Payet du droit est trop profond et sort droit. Bemba était recherché. Carton pour Tonali Le jeune italien coupe Payet et reçoit à son tour un gardien. Coup franc intéressant à venir pour l’OM. Les OM sont meilleurs Malgré la frayeur autour de l’opération de Tavares, les Marseillais s’en sortent beaucoup mieux dans ce second acte....

«Le SPVM avait été informé de ces vidéos et a immédiatement saisi le Service des affaires internes pour faire enquête», confirme au Journal le corps de police. Les autorités indiquent aussi que le policier Jocelyn Tardif, que l’on voit dans ces séquences controversées et diffusées par une internaute avec plus de 10 000 abonnés sur TikTok, a été rencontré par la direction cette semaine. «Le SPVM s’assurera que le Règlement sur la discipline interne des policiers et policières de la Ville de Montréal a été respecté....

Lettland bekommt kein Gas mehr von Gazprom – weil es gegen Abnahmebedingungen verstoßen habe, teilte der russische Energiekonzern mit. Die lettische Regierung rechnet nicht mit größeren Folgen für das Land. Der russische Staatskonzern Gazprom hat den Gasexport nach Lettland komplett eingestellt. Der EU-Staat im Baltikum habe gegen “Bedingungen für die Entnahme von Gas verstoßen”, teilte Gazprom über Telegram mit. Details zu den Verstößen nannte das Unternehmen nicht. Der Vize-Staatssekretär im lettischen Wirtschaftsministerium, Edijs Saicans, sagte, der Exportstopp dürfte keine größeren Folgen für sein Land haben....

Last update: 28/07/22 22:47 Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player Highlights of the second T20 international between England and South Africa Highlights of the second T20 international between England and South Africa England slumped to a 58-run defeat in the second T20 international as a much-improved bowling and fielding display from South Africa saw the tourists take the three-match series in a decider. South Africa were bowled out for 234 and dismissed four catches as England won Wednesday’s opener in Bristol by 41 runs, but rallied in Cardiff as they successfully defended 207-3, bowling out the hosts for 149 in 16....