Paris authorities put an end to a gathering of over 110 diners at an underground restaurant in defiance of coronavirus restrictions, authorities said on Saturday. The incident came as investigators are probing underground dining soirees amid rumors that French ministers were also among the guests. French police said on Twitter they were responding to "an excessive noise complaint about a restaurant" late Friday. "Guests fined for failing to respect applicable health measures," police said, adding that they arrested the event organizer and the restaurant manager. In recent weeks, local media reported that several underground restaurants were hosting wealthy people for a pre-COVID dining experience as France battles a rise of coronavirus infections. Entry code needed for lunch in Saint-Ouen In a separate incident, police handed another 62 people a €135 fine each ($160) over a lunch gathering in Saint-Ouen, just outside Paris, broadcaster BFMTV reported. Police said … [Read more...] about Paris restaurant busted with over 110 diners despite lockdown
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Queen will carry on after Prince Philip’s death as her vow to ‘devote whole life to her country’ are ‘still with her’
THE Queen will carry on serving the country after the death of her beloved husband as she stands by her vows to "devote her whole life" to the UK. The Duke of Edinburgh , who had been married to the Queen for 73 years and was described as her constant strength, passed away "peacefully" at Windsor Castle on Friday morning. * Read our live blog for the very latest news on Prince Philip's death ... Philip had dedicated his life to the Queen and died just before his 100th birthday in June this year. Now the Queen, for the first time in 73 years, will be forced to face the family’s ups and downs without her rock by her side . Although the prospect of continuing her reign is likely to be daunting without her husband's devoted companionship, she will continue to serve the country. According to a lady-in-waiting, the Queen will stand by the vows she made at her Coronation - "my whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service". … [Read more...] about Queen will carry on after Prince Philip’s death as her vow to ‘devote whole life to her country’ are ‘still with her’
Bride rages wedding guest’s thank-you food basket of biscuits and sweets isn’t enough after she provided a £118 meal
A BRIDE is raging after receiving a thank-you basket of food from a wedding guest, which she claimed wasn’t enough after she forked out £118-a-head. The Canadian bride, Laura, fumed that she was left out of pocket by the gift, from a woman named Kathy, which was a hamper containing sweets, biscuits and marshmallows. Laura sent an icy thank-you message to Kathy, and pointed out most people give cash at weddings. The bitter exchange went viral and was shared to Reddit , with the bride writing: “I want to thank you for coming to the wedding Friday. "I'm not sure if it's the first wedding you have been to, but for your next wedding … people give envelopes. “I lost out on $200 (£117.91) covering you and your date's plate.… and got fluffy whip and sour patch kids in return. Weddings are to make money for your future Laura "Just a heads-up for the future," The Hamilton Spectator quoted. But Kathy stood by her gift, claiming it was “thoughtful” … [Read more...] about Bride rages wedding guest’s thank-you food basket of biscuits and sweets isn’t enough after she provided a £118 meal
Northern Ireland: Violence continues another night after leaders condemn ‘unjustifiable’ unrest
Violence continued late Thursday in Northern Ireland as police deployed water cannons against demonstrators. Around 100 youths approached armored vehicles in an Irish nationalist area of Belfast and threw stones at authorities. The crowd was later dispersed by riot police. Earlier in the day, Northern Ireland's power-sharing executive held an emergency meeting to condemn violent unrest in a pro-British area of Belfast. An outbreak of violence late Wednesday had left at least 50 police officers injured as crowds of mostly young men set a bus on fire with petrol bombs. "Destruction, violence and the threat of violence are completely unacceptable and unjustifiable, no matter what concerns may exist in communities," the executive said in a statement. "While our political positions are very different on many issues, we are all united in our support for law and order and we collectively state our support for policing and the police officers who have been putting themselves in … [Read more...] about Northern Ireland: Violence continues another night after leaders condemn ‘unjustifiable’ unrest
Prince Charles says he misses his ‘dear Papa’ Prince Philip in emotional tribute
Grieving Prince Charles has paid tribute to his "dear Papa" Prince Philip in a moving message. The Prince of Wales said he, the Queen and the rest of the royal family "miss him enormously", describing him as a "much loved and appreciated figure". Charles said the kind messages and reaction from members of the public will "sustain" the family through the "particularly sad time". Charles recorded a message at Highgrove House, his 18th century residence near Tetbury in Gloucestershire this afternoon. He wore a blue suit with a black tie to deliver the moving message. Charles's full message said: "I particularly wanted to say that my father, for I suppose the last 70 years, has given the most remarkable, devoted service to The Queen, to my family and to the country, but also to the whole of the Commonwealth. "As you can imagine, my family and I miss my father enormously. "He was a much loved and appreciated figure and apart from anything else, I can imagine, he would … [Read more...] about Prince Charles says he misses his ‘dear Papa’ Prince Philip in emotional tribute