perfectly pleasant cosy crime – and a brilliantly beige Jason Watkins

Five minutes after finishing the latest episode of McDonald & Dodds (ITV1), I’d forgotten the finer points of the plot and the names of half of the characters. Actually, if I’m honest, I kept forgetting them while I was watching it. But that’s the thing about this series: it operates on good vibes rather than…

Nipah virus kills one teenager as health experts race to track 350 others

In Kerala, the pathogen was first identified in 2018, in an outbreak which claimed the lives of 17 people. The virus has sporadically reared its head in the region in the years since, with the most recent outbreak last September killing two and infecting four others. Then, schools and offices were shut and at least…

Francesco Camarda signs his contract renewal with AC Milan: the official statement

AC Milan have announced that Francesco Camarda has signed his first professional contract. Francesco, born in Milan on 10 March 2008, joined the Rossoneri youth academy at the age of 7. He has stood out for his technical skills and impressive goal-scoring record in the Youth Sector. During the 2021/22 season, he was instrumental in…

Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp Boosts Stock Position in Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft (NYSE:DB)

Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp boosted its holdings in Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft (NYSE:DB – Free Report) by 5.4% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 1,855,946 shares of the bank’s stock after buying an additional 95,202 shares during the quarter. Mitsubishi…

Budget 2024 LIVE Updates: FM Nirmala Sitharaman announces revisions in new tax regime; Centre to review Income Tax Act

All eyes will be on whether Sitharaman provides the much-expected tax relief for the middle class, leaving more money in their hands, as there is tax buoyancy. Besides, the market also expects staying on the fiscal glide path to lower the fiscal deficit to 4.5 per cent of GDP by 2025-26. Fiscal Deficit: The budgeted…

Celebrities praise Joe Biden and rally round Kamala Harris

“There is nothing more important for our country than defeating Donald Trump at the ballot box,” said De Niro, a fervent Trump critic. Oscar-winning actress and singer Barbra Streisand praised Mr Biden, saying he would “go down in history as a man who accomplished significant achievements in his four-year term”, in a post on X….