Author: Laura Robinson
The body of pro-Putin regional politician Vladimir Egorov, 46, has been found after a suspected fall from a third-floor window.A member of the ruling party United Russia, he was a prominent and wealthy politician in oil-rich Tobolsk in western Siberia.The Tobolsk City Duma dropped to his death from the third-floor window of a home on Kedrovaya Street in Tobolsk in the Tyumen Oblast, Russian Telegram channel Baza, which has links to Russian security services, reported. One source said there was ‘no visible sign of a criminal death on the [politician’s] body’. Pathologists are to examine the cause of death.His corpse was found…
By Emily Hawkins Updated: 17:01 EST, 27 December 2023 A private equity company has paved the way for a takeover battle over Kin and Carta, which advises businesses on their technology strategies.Apax Partners has laid the groundwork for a possible bidding war following its statement yesterday that it was ‘considering its options’.The firm swooped on Kin and Carta in October when it agreed a 120p per share takeover, which valued it at £203million.But this month, the consultancy said that it would instead accept a higher rival bid from Valtech – a firm controlled indirectly by funds advised by London investment…
One bettor went into Monday Night Football needing the Niner to score a TD McCaffrey delivered, winning a New Jersey sports bettor over $489,000 DailyMail.com provides all the latest international sports news By Jake Fenner For Dailymail.Com Published: 09:07 EST, 26 December 2023 | Updated: 10:15 EST, 27 December 2023 It was something of a Christmas miracle for one sports bettor that cashed in big on a massive parlay.One bettor on DraftKings celebrated as a Christian McCaffrey touchdown sealed success on a 14-leg NFL touchdown scorer parlay that saw him claim over $489k.New Jersey native Travis Dufner went into Monday Night Football just…
Irish police are still looking for the machine pistol used in the botched attack on a Dublin steakhouse on Christmas Eve.Suspected gangster Tristan Sherry, 26, opened fire at a 47-year-old man while he was eating at Browne’s Steakhouse at around 8pm in Blanchardstown, west Dublin on December 24.Sherry was promptly overpowered and reportedly stabbed almost 30 times, killing him. But, somehow, Gardai do not know where his submachine gun is.Both Sherry and the victim – who is in a critical condition – are known to police for their alleged involvement in drug crime. Detectives say the steakhouse hit on Sunday…
On a blustery day on Tyneside, Sir Nigel Wilson is in his element. The Legal & General boss is visiting the Newcastle Helix, a £350million urban redevelopment he helped finance.Wilson, who grew up on a council estate in nearby Newton Aycliffe, is about to step down after more than 11 years at the top of L&G.Before he goes, he is keen to extol the Helix project, undertaken with Newcastle University and the city council.Under his leadership L&G, which looks after £1.2trillion of pension and savings money, has become the biggest investor in Britain.He sees himself as a pioneer of ‘inclusive…
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December 29 will mark ten years since Michael Schumacher’s skiing accident Schumacher built a special connection with a chef near Ferrari’s factoryShe remembers the date they first met ahead of his first year driving at Ferrari By Kieran Lynch For Mailonline Published: 09:35 EST, 25 December 2023 | Updated: 09:35 EST, 25 December 2023 Michael Schumacher’s ‘Italian mum’ has spoken about the bond that she had with the Formula One superstar that started ahead of his first season with Ferrari.The Montana restaurant in Fiorano Modense, is located just a two-minute’s drive away from Ferrari’s factory. Schumacher perfected his craft at the Fiorano…
South Alabama triumped in the 68 Ventures Bowl on home soil in Mobile, ALPlayers from the two teams became involved in a brawl following the gameDailyMail.com provides all the latest international sports news By Daniel Matthews For Dailymail.Com Published: 09:24 EST, 24 December 2023 | Updated: 09:42 EST, 24 December 2023 A mass brawl broke out at the end of the 68 Ventures Bowl on Saturday after an Eastern Michigan player landed a sucker punch on his South Alabama rival while he celebrated. Playing on home soil at Hancock Whitney Stadium, South Alabama trounced the visitors 59-10. The Jaguars (7-6) led 38-3 at halftime…
Britain must ditch an EU law that has left investment trusts in ‘existential danger’ By Calum Muirhead Updated: 06:20 EST, 24 December 2023 Speaking out: Baroness Ros Altmann told The Mail on Sunday that the rules had been ‘misapplied’Britain must ditch an EU law that has left investment trusts in ‘existential danger’ and ‘starved’ of funds, a leading peer has warned.Investment trusts are stock market-listed companies that make their money by buying shares in other businesses. Millions of Britons hold savings in such trusts.But rules introduced by the European Union before Brexit require trusts listed on the London Stock Exchange to report…
Ed Balls has called for a break-up of the London Stock Exchange Group By Mark Shapland Updated: 06:18 EST, 24 December 2023 Christmas at the London Stock Exchange for many years was the season of takeover bids. Dame Clara Furse, who was in charge of the LSE in the noughties, fended off five predators in eight years. Much of her battling interrupted what should have been her festive holidays.There is no bid this Christmas, but if heed is paid to former Labour Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls there might be one soon. Plans: Ed Balls has called for a break-up of the London…