Harvey Weinstein and defence lawyer Benjamin Brafman part ways
Harvey Weinstein and his criminal defence lawyer Benjamin Brafman have parted ways.
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Aer Lingus unveils rebrand in line with ‘progressive and liberal’ Ireland
Irish airline Aer Lingus has unveiled its first rebrand in over twenty years to reflect a “new, changing” Ireland.
Fanny Hill: ‘One of most banned books in history’ up for sale
A novel said to be one of the “most banned books in history” is going under the hammer.
Norwegian enters period of slower growth amid Rolls Royce costs
Budget airline Norwegian posted slower than expected growth in December, and pointed the finger at Rolls Royce for a financial hit in the second half of 2018.
Tesla shares plummet after sales fail to hit targets
Shares in the US electric car manufacturer Tesla have fallen after the company revealed it missed its target for deliveries in the fourth quarter of 2018.
Times Square crowds brave rain to bid wet welcome to 2019
Rain drops fell along with confetti as revellers rang in 2019 in New York’s Times Square, capping a soggy New Year’s Eve celebration that included singer-songwriter Bebe Rexha’s stirring rendition of John Lennon’s Imagine just before midnight.
New York city sky lit up blue after transformer explosion
A bright blue light lit up the New York skyline on Thursday night after a transformer exploded at an energy facility.
Thatcher’s criticism of Irish police revealed in state papers
Margaret Thatcher claimed the Irish police were not a “highly professional police force” and that she had “failed” in a row over the border, state papers have revealed.
Video: American magician uses magic tricks to help find shelter dogs new forever home
It's time for a dose of Christmas cuteness - courtesy of a magician and dogs at an animal shelter
Motorists vote to move festive wreaths because of their infuriating placement
New York motorists have won a victory against life’s little irritations – as officials agreed to move some annoyingly situated Christmas decorations.
Rocky Fielding floored four times as Saul Canelo Alvarez romps to victory
Saul Canelo Alvarez has become a three-weight world champion after knocking down Britain’s Rocky Fielding four times in three rounds to claim the WBA “regular” super-middleweight title at Madison Square Garden.
Unflappable Taylor sees off challenge from Wahlstrom in New York
Ireland’s Katie Taylor has made a successful third defence of her IBF and WBA lightweight titles after a comfortable victory against Eva Wahlstrom at Madison Square Garden.
Five British bands to enter Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
British bands have dominated the latest list of entrants to the US Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
A man is walking around New York City dressed as a Christmas tree
Think you’re dedicated to all things Christmas? Well, this man walking around New York City dressed as a Christmas tree will probably out-festive even the most obsessed.
Young piper takes to Aberdeen streets to raise funds for New York trip
A boy has taken his love of bagpipes to Aberdeen streets in the hope of raising funds for the “trip of a lifetime”.
Harvey Weinstein: I’ve had one hell of a year
Harvey Weinstein has said he has endured “the worst nightmare of my life”.
Found! Couple delighted after police rescue engagement ring from New York grate
A groom-to-be at the centre of an online appeal after his fiancee’s engagement ring dropped down a New York City grate has said he is “absolutely ecstatic” that the jewellery has been found.
Couple who lost engagement ring down a New York grate are identified
A couple who lost their engagement ring in a New York city grate shortly after the proposal, sparking an online appeal by police, are to be reunited with the rescued jewellery.
New York police search for couple who lost engagement ring down a grate
The hunt is on for a couple who got engaged in Times Square minus a ring – she said yes, but he dropped the sparkler down a grate.
Celebrity favourite Bagatelle plots rapid expansion of restaurant empire
Party restaurant Bagatelle is eyeing an aggressive expansion plan which will see it open several new locations in international hotspots over the next five years, despite geopolitical uncertainty.
Police hunting couple who lost engagement ring in Times Square
Police are seeking a couple who lost an engagement ring down a grate in New York moments after the man popped the question.
Aberdeen uni choir has plenty to Crow about at ball in New York
An Aberdeen university choir will be rubbing shoulders with world-famous musicians at a prestigious charity concert.
Irishman dies following suspected assault in New York
An Irishman has died following a suspected assault in New York, police said.
Young pupil leaves motorist note after her school bus hits his car
A young student saved a motorist from an expensive repair bill by leaving a note after her school bus driver damaged his car and drove off.
Snow in New York brings world’s busiest bridge to a standstill
Bad weather on the east coast of the United States has left traffic floundering on the George Washington Bridge between New York and New Jersey.
Statue of Liberty’s original torch moved to museum site
The Statue of Liberty’s original torch has been moved from the base of the statue to its new home in a museum that will open next year.
New York pizza museum offers food fans a slice of culture
Pizza lovers are being tempted with a taste of fine art at a new pop-up exhibition that has opened in New York City.
A rare Mandarin duck mysteriously appeared in New York and everyone loves him
A rare and beautiful Mandarin duck has been spotted in New York City’s Central Park, and social media users have fallen in love with him.
Harvey Weinstein sexually assaulted 16-year-old model, according to lawsuit
Harvey Weinstein is accused of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old Polish model in New York, according to amended legal documents.
David Mundell meets Lockerbie commemoration cyclists in New York
The Scottish Secretary has met cyclists on the final stage of their journey from Lockerbie to Syracuse in the United States as the 30th anniversary of the bombing approaches.