Missouri inmate is executed in first since pandemic began for brutal 1991 murder of woman, 81

A Missouri inmate on Tuesday became the first person to be executed since the coronavirus pandemic took hold. Walter Barton, 64, died by lethal injection for killing Gladys Kuehler, 81, in 1991. A jury recently said that ‘compelling’ new evidence made them feel ‘uncomfortable’ about the conviction and he had long maintained his innocence.   His case … Read more

Harry Potter star Miriam Margolyes says Australia is ‘brutal’ and ‘greedy

The ultimate whingeing Pom: British expat and Harry Potter star Miriam Margolyes says Australia is ‘brutal’ and ‘greedy’ – and that people should be ASHAMED to live in Surfers Paradise By Jo Scrimshire For Daily Mail Australia Published: 22:57 BST, 17 May 2020 | Updated: 22:57 BST, 17 May 2020 She once said Australia had an … Read more

BP promises to pay a £1.7bn dividend despite ‘brutal’ environment

BP promises to pay a £1.7bn dividend despite ‘brutal’ environment which has seen profits slump by two thirds By Francesca Washtell For The Daily Mail Published: 23:42 BST, 28 April 2020 | Updated: 23:42 BST, 28 April 2020 BP has handed savers and pensioners a lifeline by promising to pay a £1.7billion dividend despite profits … Read more