
Iceland volcano – live: Evacuation zone ‘still dangerous’ as eruption could happen with only minutes’ notice
The evacuation zone in Iceland is “still dangerous”, a civil protection official has told The Independent, with current conditions leaving just a few minutes’ warning of a feared volcano eruption. A fortnight since Grindavik was evacuated, after magma-induced seismic activity tore vast chasms through the streets of the town, officials are expected to lower the threat level in the area on Thursday – enabling residents to return for longer periods to collect their valuables. Speaking to The Independent as international media were allowed back into the town for the first time, one civil defence official said: “It is still dangerous here ... I have never seen anything like it before. Usually we will have a few minutes warning to get out but with the weather like it is today we have even less.” In addition to fears of weather hampering monitoring systems, civil protection chief Vídir Reynisson told Fox News: “The challenge that we have is that we will not see any strong evidence that the magma is coming up, we will see some small earthquakes and we can see how they will probably form in one place rather than another.” Read More Could an Icelandic volcano ground flights like in 2010? When will the Iceland volcano erupt and what happens when it does? Is it safe to travel to Iceland? Your rights if you have a holiday booked ‘It’s like a dystopian movie’: Iceland residents describe ‘apocalyptic’ scenes as they flee volcano threat
1970-01-01 08:00

Joe Rogan and Michael Easter discuss casinos and gambling addiction: 'They are playing it round the clock'
Michael Easter told Joe Rogan that during his research, he came across anti-gambling researchers but proved their claims wrong
1970-01-01 08:00

Bundesbank Says Too Soon to Declare Finance System All Clear
Germany’s financial system still needs to fully digest higher interest rates so it’s too soon to declare that
1970-01-01 08:00

UK Inflation Fears Revived by Unexpected Output Growth, S&P Says
British companies reported an unexpected increase in output in November and evidence of stronger inflation, signs of strength
1970-01-01 08:00

Target faces backlash from parents for 'sexualizing' Christmas with pride Santa and rainbow nutcracker
Target faces backlash for 'sexualizing' Christmas by using LGBTQIA+ decorations like 'Pride Santa' and rainbow-themed Nutcracker figures
1970-01-01 08:00

Ermotti Urges More Top Banker Accountability After Credit Suisse
UBS Group AG Chief Executive Officer Sergio Ermotti said Switzerland should have broader powers to sanction bank executives
1970-01-01 08:00

Barcelona and Real Madrid return to action after injuries to Gavi, Vinícius and Camavinga
Barcelona and Real Madrid will be without three of their top young players when the Spanish league returns this weekend, after they were injured during the international break
1970-01-01 08:00

They were playmates as toddlers. Now Chiesa and Thuram meet again in Juve-Inter clash in Serie A
They played together as toddlers back in the 1990s when their fathers were leading Parma to trophies at home and in Europe
1970-01-01 08:00

South Korea says Russian support likely enabled North Korea to successfully launch a spy satellite
South Korea's spy agency has told lawmakers that Russian support likely enabled North Korea to put a spy satellite into orbit for the first time this week
1970-01-01 08:00

Jenna Ortega dating history: 'Wednesday' star admitted she would never be 'googoogaga' over a boy
Jenna Ortega who has never made any of her purported romances public says that she wants to concentrate on her work
1970-01-01 08:00

Daniel Craig's new look compared to a European politician
Daniel Craig looks like he was born to wear a suit. As James Bond, he pulled off daring stunts in a three-piece and helped save the world in some of the finest Savile Row custom fits, but his latest look has got people talking more than most. The actor, who officially retired from the role of 007 in 2021 with No Time To Die, recently appeared in a new YouTube video with GQ to talk about all things watches. Craig is well known for wearing Omega watches, which were permanently on his wrist during his tenure as Bond. But while the extensive interview about his collection will have pleased horology geeks everywhere, it was his look that caught the eye of a lot of viewers. Inside Daniel Craig's Iconic James Bond Watch Collection | Dialed In | Esquire www.youtube.com As well as a stylish suit, he was also seen wearing thin frame glasses – and many compared the look to that of a bureaucratic European politician. It's one of 2023's unlikeliest memes, with one writing: "He looks like he’s about to announce a new capital requirement on large European banks." Another said: "Wishing Daniël de Kroog and his DVV luck in today’s election, he’s exactly the kind of fresh face the Netherlands needs right now." It just shows that nothing is safe from internet meme culture - not even James Bond himself. Sign up for our free Indy100 weekly newsletter How to join the indy100's free WhatsApp channel Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings
1970-01-01 08:00

The Late Show's Stephen Colbert hilariously addresses how Ozempic might 'ruin' Thanksgiving feasts
During his late-night show, Stephen Colbert talked about the popularity of Ozempic's use and its effect on people's relationship with food
1970-01-01 08:00