Astral weeks by van morrison

A Palestinian rammed his car into pedestrians in central Jerusalem on Wednesday in the second attack of its kind in two weeks, killing one person and fuelling concerns of another Palestinian uprising. The driver, who was shot dead by police, was identified by an Israeli security official as Ibrahim Akari from East Jerusalem, and the militant Islamist group Hamas claimed responsibility for what it termed "the heroic running-over operation". With tensions soaring in Jerusalem over access to a compound housing Islam's third-holiest site, where biblical Jewish temples once stood, Jordan denounced what it described as Israel's violations in the city and said it was recalling its ambassador from Tel Aviv. A Facebook page that appeared to be Akari's included praise for a Palestinian shooting a week ago that wounded an Israeli activist who advocates lifting a de facto Israeli ban on Jewish prayer at the sensitive site revered by Jews as Temple Mount and by Muslims as the Noble Sanctuary. … [Read more...] about Palestinian Man Kills One in Second Jerusalem Car Attack

The Co-op Group, Britain's biggest mutual, is to hold a crunch board meeting next week amid pressure to follow rival supermarkets' example and repay £80m of state funding handed to it during the pandemic. Sky News has learnt that directors of the groceries-to-funeralcare provider - headed by chairman Allan Leighton - will meet next Tuesday to debate whether to repay the funding it received in the form of business rates relief and furlough payments. People close to the situation said the Co-op's boardroom had seen "robust dialogue" over the issue, with some directors keen to repay the funding in full. Although the board is not yet technically split on the question of handing the money back because a vote has yet to take place, sources said "deep divisions" were expected to be exposed next week. The decision is expected to be made public in the group's annual results announcement early next month. Advertisement The issue has become an acute one for the … [Read more...] about Co-op Group faces crunch board meeting over £80m state funding repayment

Cold-blooded killer Jane Andrews murdered her boyfriend after he refused to marry her. Sarah Ferguson's former royal dresser battered sleeping Tom Cressman with a cricket bat before stabbing him in the chest with a kitchen knife. After the horrific attack, Andrews vanished for four days before eventually being found in a "distressed" state in her car. While Andrews was on the run, Fergie left two voicemail messages pleading with her former dresser to hand herself into the authorities. Despite her claims of domestic abuse, it took a jury just 12 hours to convict Andrews of Tom’s murder in 2001 and she was sentenced to serve a minimum of 12 years of a life sentence. But that wasn't the end of her troubles, as Andrews went on the run after escaping from prison, then after being released was put behind bars again. Here is what happened to Jane Andrews after she was put behind bars Prison escape Andrews was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder by a psychiatrist … [Read more...] about Where Jane Andrews is now – prison escape, Fergie ‘terror’ and stacking shelves

Jurgen Klopp is usually a glass half-full bloke, and the German head coach is adamant he has become a better manager during a season of struggle for Liverpool. [ MORE: How to watch PL in the USA ] The reigning Premier League champions currently sit 22 points off league leaders Manchester City and heading into their clash against Chelsea at Anfield on Thursday (start time, 3:15pm ET on Peacock Premium ), Klopp’s boys are locked in a tough battle to just finish in the top four. With injuries galore, especially to key defensive players, Klopp told our partners in the UK at Sky Sports about their main issue this season Latest Liverpool news Liverpool – Chelsea: How to watch, injury news, start time, odds, prediction Transfer news: Raphael Varane to Manchester United, Liverpool Three things we learned: Sheffield United – Liverpool “Most of the problems are as a result of the injury situation,” Klopp said. “This year we have faced … [Read more...] about Klopp: I’m a better manager after Liverpool struggles

LONDON: The Premier League title race is all over bar the shouting but Manchester United at least have the opportunity to halt Manchester City's assault on the European record books when the sides meet in Sunday's derby at the Etihad Stadium. City's win over Wolverhampton Wanderers this week was their 21st in a row in all competitions and 15th in succession in the league and left them 14 points clear of second-placed United who could only draw 0-0 with Crystal Palace. Pep Guardiola insists the priority is reclaiming the English title, but the Spaniard will also be aware that his side are in sight of surpassing some of the longest winning streaks in European soccer's biggest leagues. Victory over United would equal the 22 successive wins achieved by Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid in 2014-15. It would also put them just one win away from equalling Bayern Munich's 23-game winning streak achieved last season and two behind Ajax Amsterdam who under Louis van Gaal embarked on a … [Read more...] about Football: Man City eye more records, United stalling ahead of derby

Every year, Esmond Tan and his wife like to go on vacation. Together, the 68-year-old retiree and his missus have been to Thailand, Malaysia, China, Mongolia, Japan, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Japan, Taiwan and Australia. They’re also both wheelchair users. But that hasn’t stopped them from enjoying the sights, spending at least a week or maybe more at each destination – and they’re looking to go to Europe soon. READ: Everything you need to know before travelling with your senior parents Travelling for the mobility-impaired – whether you’re in a wheelchair or on crutches, permanently or temporarily disabled – might seem like a pretty daunting task. But Tan, who travels with his wife unassisted, begs to differ. “I think it’s not really a difficult thing,” he said. “All you have to do is plan.” If you’re stuck in a wheelchair or hobbling on crutches – or you’ve got a friend or family member who is – there’s really no reason why anyone should just sit and watch the … [Read more...] about Travel for the mobility-impaired: How to have a holiday when walking is an issue

Liverpool – Chelsea will be an incredible game at Anfield on Thursday (start time 3:15pm ET on Peacock Premium ) as both Premier League giants are locked in a battle to finish in the top four. STREAM LIVERPOOL – CHELSEA LIVE Chelsea currently have 44 points in the Premier League, while Liverpool have 43. This is pivotal in their top four hopes. Liverpool are coming off the back of a morale-boosting win at Sheffield United but they continue to struggle with defensive injuries. Jurgen Klopp’s side are battling through it and, like Chelsea, are in a positive position in their UEFA Champions League last 16 tie. All is not lost for the reigning Premier League champions as Klopp faces his countryman, Thomas Tuchel. As for Chelsea, Tuchel remains unbeaten as their manager and he has shored up their defensive issues to set the foundation for his spell in charge of the Blues. Their dour draw at home against Manchester United last weekend proved that he may need to loosen the … [Read more...] about Liverpool – Chelsea: How to watch, injury news, start time, odds, prediction