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[ad_1] Heightened security for Taylor Swift's London shows - CBS News Watch CBS News Taylor Swift fans attending her Thursday concert in London's Wembley Stadium were subjected to extra security measures in response to the cancellation last week of her three Vienna concerts after Austrian investigators foiled an alleged terror plot there. Imtiaz Tyab has details. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On [ad_2] Source link https://worldnews2023.com/entertainment/heightened-security-for-taylor-swifts-london-shows/?feed_id=321464&_unique_id=6715c533bbad7

[ad_1] The Shein logo can be seen on a smartphone, while the Chinese online retailer's website is open on a laptop.  Monika Skolimowska | Picture Alliance | Getty Images China-founded e-commerce company Shein's hopes of going public in the United States are growing slimmer by the day, according to experts, as rising tensions between Beijing and the U.S. roil business and trade. The company, last valued at $66 billion, confidentially filed to go public in the U.S. in November. Since then, it has faced resistance as it tries to join the American retail sphere, including through numerous rejected attempts to become a member of the National Retail Federation, the industry's largest trade association, CNBC previously reported. The e-commerce upstart filed to go public while becoming a household name in the U.S. by offering low prices and a facility to offer new styles quickly. The company is poised to take major market share from U.S. retailers, particularly Gap , TJX C

[ad_1] Irish singer Sinéad O'Connor dies at 56 Irish singer Sinéad O'Connor dies at 56 00:46 Sinéad O'Connor 's death at her London home "is not being treated as suspicious," the Metropolitan Police said in a statement Thursday. The statement did not name O'Connor — a legendary Irish singer-songwriter known best for her hit "Nothing Compares 2 U" — in line with U.K. police protocols.  The London police's statement said "a 56-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene" at a south London residence Wednesday by officers responding to reports of "an unresponsive woman."

[ad_1] Do not disturb Karan Johar. The filmmaker is currently in London, enjoying the last days of 2023. And just like the rest of us, he is also a foodie at heart. KJo's latest Instagram Story is proof of how he just can't resist acknowledging places that serve good food. During his foodilicious adventures in London, Karan found a “fantastic Chinese restaurant” and decided to give it a shout-out. He posted a picture of the restaurant named Mimi Mei Fair and tagged the official handle of the restaurant and the restaurateur, Samyukta Nair. In his caption, he wrote, “I'm no food blogger but this absolutely fantastic Chinese restaurant in the heart of Mayfair London has compelled me to be one!!! Probably the most satisfying meal I have had this year! I feel like overreacting! Never felt this good! Congratulations.” Also Read:   Farah Khan Reveals What Breakfast Looks Like On Karan Johar's Film Set Craving Chinese food now? We have the perfect recipes for you. Here Are

[ad_1] Rolls-Royce announces Flight100, Virgin Atlantic’s historic flight on 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) takes off from London Heathrow to New York JFK today, marking the culmination of a year of radical collaboration, to demonstrate the capability of SAF as a safe drop-in replacement for fossil derived jet fuel, compatible with today’s engines, airframes and fuel infrastructure. Flown on a Boeing 787, using Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines, the flight marks a world first on 100% SAF by a commercial airline across the Atlantic. The milestone flight was made possible by a Virgin Atlantic-led consortium, including Boeing, Rolls-Royce, Imperial College London, University of Sheffield, ICF and Rocky Mountain Institute, in partnership with Department for Transport SAF has a significant role to play in the decarbonisation of long haul aviation, and pathway to Net Zero 2050. While other technologies such as electric and hydrogen remain decades away, SAF can be used now. Today,

[ad_1] Ever pack workout clothes for a vacation — only to unpack them, unworn, upon returning home? Perhaps the destination matters. Data from exercise apps, which track users' physical locations and search history, show travelers tend to be more active in some locations more than others. Fitness app Strava shows travelers tend to exercise when they visit smaller cities in Europe. The app, which has 100 million users in 195 countries, shows travelers are more active than locals, in: Split, Croatia Dodecanese Islands, Greece Lagos, Portugal Las Palmas, Spain Nord-Aurdal, Norway All are warm, coastal cities in southern Europe, with the exception of Nord-Aurdal, which is part of Norway's Valdres region — a major draw for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy hiking, cycling, fishing and skiing. The small municipality of some 6,400 people is about 110 kilometers (68 miles) west of Lillehammer, which hosted the 1994 Winter Olympics. Conversely, the company's data shows travelers ar

[ad_1] Billionaire Ravi Ruia bought a £113 million (about Rs 1,200 crore) London mansion linked to Russian property investor Andrey Goncharenko in one of the UK capital’s biggest residential deals in recent years. The family office of Ruia, who co-owns Essar Group, purchased the Hanover Lodge mansion overlooking Regent’s Park at 150 Park Road this month through a sale of the home’s Gibraltar-incorporated holding company, according to a person familiar with the matter. The mansion was owned as recently as two years ago by Goncharenko, the former deputy chief executive officer of Gazprom Invest Yug, a subsidiary of the Russian state-run energy firm. He bought the property’s outstanding lease in 2012 from Conservative Party peer Rajkumar Bagri for £120 million, the person said. The property “is under construction and became available at a price which makes it an attractive investment for the family office,” William Rego, a spokesperson for the Ruia family office, said in an ema

[ad_1] Secret museum at London airport showcases aviation history - CBS News Watch CBS News Just beyond the tarmac at London's Heathrow Airport is an aviation museum showing off decades of history and full of hidden gems. The under-the-radar spot was even visited by the late Queen Elizabeth in 2019. Kris van Cleave reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On [ad_2] Source link https://worldnews2023.com/top-stories/secret-museum-at-london-airport-showcases-aviation-history/?feed_id=25359&_unique_id=64a9d6f81fdc9