Author Archives: OP King

Image copyrightREUTERS The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) took down its website after a warning that hackers were taking control of visitors’ computers to mine cryptocurrency. Security researcher Scott Helme said more than 4,000 websites, including many government ones, were affected. He said the affected code had now been disabled and visitors were no longer atContinue reading “Hackers hijack government websites to mine crypto-cash”

Image copyrightGETTY IMAGESImage captionThe helicopter crashed at the West Rim of the Grand Canyon Three British people have died after a tourist helicopter crashed in the Grand Canyon in the US state of Arizona. The Foreign Office said it was providing support to their families and those of three more Britons who were injured. TheContinue reading “Three Britons die in Grand Canyon helicopter crash”

Image copyrightSAMID LOTFI/COURTESY CHRIImage captionMr Seyed-Emami’s death has caused widespread shock in Iran Iran’s judiciary says a prominent Iranian environmentalist in a Tehran prison killed himself because of the evidence against him in a spying case. Kavous Seyed-Emami, 63, a dual Canadian national, was arrested last month. His son said he did not believe heContinue reading “Kavous Seyed-Emami: Iran environmentalist’s death was suicide, Iran says”

Image copyrightEPAImage captionThe blast happened near the main carnival parade route At least eight people in Bolivia have died when a gas canister used by a street vendor exploded during the city of Oruro’s famous carnival celebrations. More than 40 others were injured, the authorities said. Several victims had to be airlifted to Bolivia’s mainContinue reading “Bolivia: Gas canister blast kills eight in Oruro carnival”

Image copyrightEPAImage captionMrs Merkel (R) sought to reassure her critics German Chancellor Angela Merkel has called for younger members of her party to fill ministerial positions in the new government. “We need to ensure that not only the over-60s are considered but also younger people,” she told German TV. She also defended “painful” concessions madeContinue reading “Germany: Merkel calls for younger ministers in new government”

Image copyrightAFPImage captionPresident Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital was strongly welcomed by Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu US President Donald Trump has said Israeli settlements “complicate” the peace process with Palestinians and urged “care” over the issue. He also told an Israeli newspaper that he did not believe the Palestinians, and possibly Israel asContinue reading “Trump warns Israel that settlements ‘complicate’ peace hopes”

Image copyrightPAImage captionHarvey Weinstein is facing dozens of accusations of abuse New York prosecutors have filed a lawsuit against the Weinstein Company, alleging that the studio failed to protect staff from Harvey Weinstein. Mr Weinstein has been accused of dozens of allegations of sexual abuse, including rape, but denies having non-consensual sex. The lawsuit followsContinue reading “Harvey Weinstein: New York state sues Weinstein Company”

Media captionCCTV captures masked men attacking Chatham shop The owner of a tanning salon has described how she feared for her life as three men attacked her shop with pick-axes and a spade. Tina Goldsmith, who runs Tattoos and Tanning in Chatham, Kent, said she was on her own in the salon when the raidContinue reading “Men attack Chatham salon with pick-axes and spade”

Image copyrightSEAN CLANCYImage captionLJ’s owner Sean Clancy said his pet was “lucky to be alive” A man is warning pet owners to be vigilant after his dog swallowed a fish hook while on their daily beach walk. Owner Sean Clancy became worried for chocolate Labrador LJ when he spotted string in the dog’s mouth duringContinue reading “Dog swallows fish hook on St Austell beach walk”

Image copyrightGOOGLEImage captionThe girl was approached by the suspect at about 14:00 GMT on Kincraig Close, Openshaw A man attempted to rape a 10-year-old girl when she became separated from her friends, police have said. The girl was approached by the suspect at about 14:00 GMT on Kincraig Close, Openshaw. She managed to escape duringContinue reading “Rape attempt on 10-year-old girl in Openshaw”