SURABAYA, Indonesia/JAKARTA, Dec 31 (Reuters) – Indonesian rescuers believe they have found the wreck of a crashed AirAsia plane on the ocean floor off Borneo, after sonar detected a large, dark object beneath waters where debris and bodies were… http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/12/30/missing-airasia-plane-sonar_n_6398860.html?utm_hp_ref=uk&ir=UK
A ship carrying hundreds of passengers close to the island of Corfu has issued a distress call because of alleged armed people on board, according to the Greek shipping ministry. http://www.standard.co.uk/news/world/corfu-ship-issues-distress-call-because-of-armed-men-on-board-9950134.html
Manager Arsene Wenger remains confident 2015 can turn out to be a vintage year for Arsenal. http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/arsene-wenger-targets-return-to-top-four-on-new-years-day-as-arsenal-keep-eyes-on-title-race-9951836.html
Japan’s big pension fund is ramping up its international stock holdings. It appears Japan started buying more U.S. equities this week. http://money.cnn.com/2014/11/07/investing/japan-pension-buying-us-stocks/index.html?hpt=hp_bn1
Paloma Faith has toured the world, had a portrait of herself exhibited at the Royal Albert Hall, and attended a host of VIP parties, but at university the singer found it tough to fit in. http://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/celebrity-news/paloma-faith-on-meeting-ricky-wilson-whilst-working-as-a-podium-dancer-and-why-freshers-should-split-up-with-anyone-before-uni-9770792.html
A 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a police officer was run over by a car during a police chase in west London. http://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/police-officer-run-over-by-car-in-west-london-9770578.html
The boss of Britain’s biggest rail firm today risked the wrath of passengers by saying he aims to alleviate train overcrowding – by making it easier to stand. http://www.standard.co.uk/news/transport/if-you-want-a-seat-travel-later-on-a-slower-train-top-rail-firm-boss-tells-commuters-9772106.html
The French reacted with anger today after a senior John Lewis executive described their country as “hopeless and downbeat”, saying that even the food and wine was better in London. http://www.standard.co.uk/news/world/the-french-hit-back-after-john-lewis-chief-said-their-country-was-hopeless-9772469.html
What would Earth be like if all humans suddenly disappeared? It’s a creepy thought, for sure. And according to a new video from the YouTube series Earth Unplugged (see above), the end of humanity would spell the slow demise of manmade structures a… http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/10/01/humans-extinct-earth-unplugged-video_n_5912968.html?utm_hp_ref=canada&ir=Canada
Picture the scene. You ride a motorbike – and you also like to indulge in a little bodypopping. So next time you find yourself waiting at the lights, what are you going to do? Check out this guy who was filmed entertaining himself – and other r… http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2014/10/02/motorcyclist-robot-dance_n_5919028.html?utm_hp_ref=uk
Four suspects are in custody after more than 900 chickens appeared to have been killed by intruders at a farm in central California in September, authorities say. http://edition.cnn.com/2014/10/02/us/california-chicken-deaths/index.html?hpt=us_c2
SkyCity is building its new hotel on land surrendered by the taxpayer for the creation of the 2 million convention centre, the Herald can reveal. – New Zealand Herald http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=11335925
Canberra’s bus network says more people are catching a bus to and from the Parliamentary Triangle. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-10-02/more-canberrans-catching-buses-after-introduction-of-pay-parking/5786636
Thai police say a man has provided useful information on the murder of two British tourists last month. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-10-03/man-from-myanmar-provides-useful-information-on-murder-of-briti/5787282
TASMANIA’S only autism-specific early learning centre will be put under the microscope as it, and five others around Australia, wait to learn if federal funding will continue after next year. http://www.news.com.au/national/tasmania/tasmanias-autismspecific-early-learning-centre-in-burnie-waits-on-decision-over-federal-funding/story-fnn32rbc-1227077862600
DENVER (AP) — Students and teachers fighting a plan to promote patriotism and downplay civil disobedience in some suburban Denver U.S. history courses are expected to pack a school board meeting Thursday where the controversial changes could face a vote. http://news.yahoo.com/history-fight-coming-head-suburban-denver-052309695.html
(Reuters) – The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is requiring airlines to replace cockpit displays on more than 1,300 Boeing Co airplanes to avoid interference from Wi-Fi and cellular devices. Airlines will need to replace certain cockpit display units made by Honeywell International Inc used on Boeing’s 737 and 777 jets within five years, according […]
NEW YORK (AP) — Derek Jeter is among the most media-savvy athletes on the planet, but he says it came through trial and error. http://news.yahoo.com/jeter-launches-connect-athletes-fans-114723574–spt.html
By Amanda Becker and Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republicans plan to put approval of the long-delayed Keystone XL oil pipeline on a fast track early next year if they win a U.S. Senate majority in November, finally forcing President Barack Obama to make a tough call on the controversial plan. The billion Keystone […]
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – The Palestinians have drafted a U.N. Security Council resolution calling for an end to Israeli occupation by November 2016, which they have shared informally with Arab states and some council members, U.N. diplomats said on Wednesday. The text has not been formally circulated to the full 15-nation Security Council, a […]
UPDATE: Delays are expected on all services into and out of Liverpool Street station until 9.30pm after a ‘tresspass incident’ http://www.london24.com/news/transport/rush_hour_chaos_at_liverpool_street_after_person_on_track_1_3789704
Thomas Duncan’s family “screamed” as he vomited uncontrollably outside his apartment block while waiting for an ambulance to take him to hospital http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/news/world/americas/article4224370.ece
A new book claims police were unaware that the athlete had phoned his ex-girlfriend, and that his brother may have deleted data from his iPhone http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/news/world/africa/article4224306.ece
A new Chelsea bar is serving a gruesome cocktail with pig’s blood as a key ingredient – aptly named ‘Slaughter’. http://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/pigs-blood-and-octopus-tentacles-on-the-menu-at-new-chelsea-bar-9770301.html