Edinburgh is named as the best city in Britain for Christmas shopping (and Sheffield is bottom). Researchers analysed 20 British cities taking into account factors such as the number of shops, how busy they are, the scale and rating of Christmas markets, parking options, and the chance of snow.

Extreme weather across Australia could plunge millions into darkness as blackouts sweep the country. Extreme weather events could plunge millions of Australians into darkness as homes lose power. Around 1.3 million homes in Victoria alone could be without electricity thanks to high temperatures. Two dead mates, an unfaithful husband and a notorious standover man Outback slaying still a mystery. Best friendsVicki Arnold andJulie-Anne Leahy were found dead in Ms Leahy's four wheel drive in bushland, near Atherton in north Queensland, on August 9 1991. Mysterious 609-million-year-old fossil may be earliest evidence of animal life on Earth. Resembling a grain of sand, the fossil, hundreds of thousands of cells bunched together, is believed by some to be an early embryo. It was found in Guizhou Province in southern China. Make the Most of Your Credit Card Rewards for Gift Season. Credit card rewards such as discounted travel and cash back can help take some of the sting out of your holiday budget. Prominent Political Donors Charged in Campaign Finance Scheme. George Nader, a Lebanese-American businessman who was named in the Mueller report, was accused of conspiring to conceal more than $3.5 million in political donations. Energy firms keep customers on hold for up to 20 minutes to speak to an adviser, say researchers. The consumer group has named and shamed the power firms that are slowest to pick up the phone. Scottish Power, which has five million customers, was the worst offender.

The first 'Black Widow' trailer is out and it's an action-packed family reunion. It's official Marvel's Black Widow has a movie — and now she has a past, too. Special education teacher, 40, 'had sex with her son's 15-year-old friend. A 40-year-old ex-teacher from Escambia County, Florida, Susan Weddle (pictured left and right), was arrested Monday for allegedly having a long-term sexual tryst with her son's 15-year-old friend.

LeBron James' life gets comic book treatment. The NBA star's personal and professional life is detailed in a new glossy. Japan AM Abe shocked at death of Japanese aid agency chief in Afghanistan. Japan Prime Minister Abe said he was shocked at death of Tetsu Nakamura, the Japanese aid agency chief who was killed in Afghanistan Click on Ariscool Wednesday. Why dogs are the new babies. Has our dog-loving obsession gone too far? Michael Hogan reveals just how canine crazy we've become.

Witnesses set for U.S. House impeachment hearing on Trump. Congressional Democrats on Monday named the four witnesses who will testify this week at a public hearing in the impeachment inquiry of U.S. President Donald Trump, in what is seen as a likely precursor to the announcement of formal charges within weeks. Tamara Lindstrom reports. Jonathan Naymark, Amit Paley. The couple met five years ago at a dinner party in New York. Cacao fever! Why people pay $6 for a chocolate bar — Felix TV. People craving the best ingredients and flavors are changing the economics of chocolate, making it possible for chocolate makers such as Madecasse and Cacao Prieto to produce expensive chocolates, support farmers in the developing world and turn the simple candy bar into an artisanal experience. (November 27, 2012).

Indonesian villagers cooking with gas — from garbage. June 15 — A community in East Java, Indonesia, is turning methane from the local garbage dump into gas for more than 400 homes. Local authorities have set up a system where methane produced by rotting waste is extracted and pumped to villages nearby, turning greenhouse gas emissions into useful energy. Tara Cleary reports. Tata Steel to cut 1,000 UK jobs in Europe-wide shake-up. Tata first announced plans to slash 3,000 roles last week but did not say where the axe would fall. Tata Steel Europe boss Henrik Adam said it 'cannot afford to stand still', and must adapt. COPA90 The 97th All-Japan High School Football Tournament. COPA90 takes a look at the 97th All-Japan High School Football Tournament, where nearly 10,000,000 people watch the final. Clarence Williams Teacher 'duct tapes 11-year-old student's mouth shut for more than a half hour'. Clarence Williams, of Palo Alto Middle School in Killeen, Texas, has been placed on paid leave for a week while the local school district reviews a report of the incident. School officials did not provide details on what prompted the teacher to allegedly tape the boy's mouth shut on October 23. House Democrats lay out case for impeaching Trump. Trump solicited foreign interference to boost his chances of re-election next year, undermined national security and ordered an unprecedented campaign to obstruct Congress, Democrats said in a report that will form the basis of any formal impeachment charges against Trump. Jonah Green reports. Boeing gets nod to test new 787 battery, wins big 737 order. Boeing Co won approval from U.S. transport regulators on Tuesday to start testing a redesigned battery for the 787 Dreamliner, putting it one step closer to getting the troubled airplane back into regular service. London Bridge attacker Usman Khan's bomb-plot accomplice has TWICE been recalled to prison. Bangladeshi-bornMohammed Chowdhury was recalled to prison twice after he was sentenced for his part in a plot to bomb the London Stock Exchange. Legal clampdown on unruly airplane passengers. From January 2020, newly ratified legislation will seek to curb the issue of unruly airplane passenger behavior — or at least punish wrongdoers and potentially deter future troublemakers.

Natural gas drives record CO2 emissions in 2019. The Global Carbon Project said CO2 emissions were on course to rise 0.6 percent this year — slower than previous years but still a world away from what is needed to keep global warming in check. Roy Hodgson urges Wilfried Zaha to ignore transfer speculation and honour Crystal Palace deal. The Eagles talisman has kick-started his season with two goals in his last two matches — leading to plenty more rumours about his next move — but boss Roy Hodgson was unequivocal in his stance. A tiger went on an 800-mile odyssey in search of a mate. A tiger in India traveled more than 800 miles (1,300 kilometers) in search of a mate — the longest such walk ever recorded by a big cat in India, according to researchers. Duncan Hunters Guilty Plea Answers to 5 Crucial Questions. Mr. Hunter, a Republican congressman known for his hard-line views and early support for President Trump, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to a crime that could end his political career. Doctors' shock after pulling out eight spoons and a KNIFE from the stomach of a 35-year-old. Doctors also retrieved two toothbrushes, two screwdrivers and a metal bar. The unnamed man from India had suffered a puncture to his stomach from the knife, local reports state. Why do many middle-aged men like me have absolutely NO FRIENDS. MARK GAISFORD Last summer, I decided to go to the England v Wales Rugby World Cup warm-up game. I opted for two tickets this time. In the end, I stayed home alone and watched it on TV. The Dolphin Letters Shine Light on a Famous Marital and Literary Scandal. This collection, edited by Saskia Hamilton, collects correspondence from the writers Elizabeth Hardwick, Robert Lowell and their friends after Lowell had suddenly left Hardwick and the couples teenage daughter.

French government threatening to scupper controversial Chinese rescue deal for British Steel. The French economy minister has warned that her government is prepared to block the sale of British Steel's profitable French arm to China's Jingye, putting the whole agreement at risk. Meet the Paralympic swimmer changing perceptions one stroke at a time. Tho Curin has been on a mission to change the way people look at disability. Now a world class swimmer, the teenager is looking to expand his portfolio.

Marine A Alexander Blackman tells How many more episodes of this is us Who did Patricia Arquette marry he is now back hunting for work. Marine A Sergeant Alexander Blackman, who was released from prison in 2017, appeared on ITV on Wednesday, where he said he was looking for work following his manslaughter charge. U.S. banking regulators urge 'responsible use' of alternative lending data. U.S. banking regulators said on Tuesday that lenders must have robust compliance tools in place to ensure «responsible use» of non-traditional sources of financial data to help determine whether a… California set to pass a bill that will BAN people from sendingunsolicited nude pictures. Californians could soon be fined for sending unsolicited nude pictures over apps and other digital platforms, as a new bill is set to e introduced to the state Senate in January 2020. Japan's boom in weird wearable tech. What do Discman, Tamagotchi, and Game Boy have in common? Doctor Sleep review It has an impact that it hasn't really earned. When The Shining was released in cinemas almost 40 years ago, it opened to decidedly mixed reviews. Liberal Veterans Group Endorses Pete Buttigieg in 2020 Race. VoteVets is the first major organization to endorse the mayor of South Bend, Ind., who served in Afghanistan with the Navy. US requests extradition of British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch on fraud charges. Lynch has been accused of inflating the value of his company, Autonomy, and making misleading statements about its performance before it was sold to Hewlett Packard. Trump Knew of Whistle-Blower Complaint When He Released Aid to Ukraine. White House lawyers briefed President Trump in late August about the complaint, people familiar with the matter said. Pirelli's 2020 calendar is out. Literature's most tragic and timeless heroine is at the heart of Pirelli's 2020 calendar, «Looking for Juliet.». Filipowicz funeral Heartbreaking farewell to father and son who died in Superstorm Sandy. John Filipowicz, 51, and his son John, 20, who died side-by-side as the fierce floodwaters of Superstorm Sandy rushed into their home, were buried together on Monday in an emotional funeral. City Room, a Blog With a Broad Mandate, Is Retiring. Eight years, 20,000 posts and perhaps 100 million clicks later, City Room sails off into the sunset. Yes, You Can Get Free Trading. But Theres Often a Catch. A price war has driven the cost of some stock trades to zero. But brokerages have to make money somehow, and here are some of the ways. Gotham Awards 2019 winners include 'Marriage Story'. The 2019 Gotham Independent Film Awards, which honor the best in independent cinema, gave streaming giant Netflix a lot of love on Monday. New Otter for Autumn at the Bronx Zoo. Meet Monty, an Asian small-clawed otter pup born recently at the Bronx Zoo.

Conference Planners Seek Food Truck Experience (Actual Truck Optional). Hotels and organizers bring in a taste of local fare. But sometimes, the food actually comes from hotel kitchens. What Channel Are the Giants playing How many inhabitants does Liverpool have will the election mean for your finances? This is Money podcast. What do all the election financial promises and plans for Britain mean for you? On this podcast we dig into the Labour, Conservative and Liberal Democrat manifestos to find out. F.D.A. Nominee Clears Senate Panel. As a teen vaping and health crisis dominates public concerns, the Food and Drug Administration has been without a permanent commissioner since April. Brighton 0-5 Bournemouth Ryan Fraser humiliates abject ten-man Seagulls. HARRY SLAVIN AT THE AMEX STADIUM Brighton were drawn well and truly into the relegation quagmire after a harrowing 5-0 defeat at home to Bournemouth. Three Custom Holiday Gifts for Runners. Shoes that one runner loves may not be right for another, but here are ideas you can use to make gifts tailored to each runner on your holiday list. Monica Puig Party time in Puerto Rico. Open Court visits the Caribbean as Puerto Rico puts on a parade for its first Olympic gold medalist, rising tennis star Monica Puig. Drones show how Greenland Ice Sheet fractures causing dramatic waterfall and rising sea levels. Drone footage has allowed scientists to measure just how fast the Greenland Ice Sheet is melting — and the results show we may have underestimated the ice sheet's instability. Two Centuries Later, a Composer Gets a Second Look. Gaspare Spontini, once celebrated for operas like La Vestale, is largely forgotten. But there are glimmers of a revival. Why dogs are the new babies. Has our dog-loving obsession gone too far? Michael Hogan reveals just how canine crazy we've become. Saudi Aramco IPO institutional tranche 2.95 times oversubscribed. The institutional tranche of Saudi Aramco's planned initial public offering (IPO) has been almost three times oversubscribed, receiving orders worth 189.04 billion riyals ($50.4 billion), financial advisers for the IPO said on Tuesday. Godfrey Gao, Mortal Instruments Actor, Dies While Filming TV Show. When the 35-year-old performer and model collapsed with an apparent heart attack during filming for a strenuous, stunt-filled series, it set off a wave of anger on Chinese social media. Will Europe Ever Trust America Again? As Western leaders gather in London this week, you might be able to detect a huge rupture beneath the surface. Burnley 1-4 Manchester City — Premier League 2019/20 RESULT. Manchester City will be looking to get back to winning ways when they visit Burnley as the Premier League takes over the midweek action as Crystal Palace also take on Bournemouth. Trump the Democrats 'have gone crazy'. Trump, speaking at a wide-ranging news conference at a NATO summit in London, lashed out at Democrats in the House of Representatives who are leading the impeachment inquiry.

Google promotes websites that mimic official Government pages. Tricksters are setting up official-looking copycat sites and using them to charge for services that should be free. They pay to come top of searches like 'apply for national insurance number'.