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Branson declines Singapore’s invite to death penalty debate

Singapore had invited Richard Branson to a live TV debate after he criticised the city state’s death penalty as brutal.

Al Jazeera

Virgin Atlantic plays prank on people who ‘pinched’ planes’ salt and pepper shakers

Virgin Atlantic hands out mini salt and pepper shakers with its meals which have become something of a collectors item among people who fly on Richard Branson's airline

Daily Mirror

If Singapore Wants to Debate the Death Penalty, Talk To Us — Not Richard Branson.

If the Singapore government really prioritized the well-being of people in Singapore, they wouldn’t be wasting time and money trying to get Richard Branson over for a “debate.”

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The battle over space emissions in Cornwall

As the UK’s first rocket launch nears, space enthusiasts, climate activists, scientists and local residents are divided.

Al Jazeera

Singapore invites billionaire Branson to death penalty debate

Singapore invited British billionaire Richard Branson to a live televised debate with Home Affairs and Law Minister K Shanmugam on the city-state’s drug policy and death penalty in response to a blog post by the businessman on the subject.

Bangkok Post

Inside new luxury property on Richard Branson's private island costing over £16k a night

The Village on Branson's Moskito Island boasts amazing sea views, a two-tiered infinity pool complete with slide and a glass bottomed hot tub. It can be rented per night and accommodates up to 18 guests

Daily Mirror

Richard Branson's eye-popping new property with two-storey infinity pool and water slide

The ultra-luxurious villa complex on Moskito Island has a whopping nine bedrooms with rates starting from $19,000 a night

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Seaside Summit brings red carpet hospitality know-how to Cleethorpes

Virgin executive joins former Merlin manager and local leads on stage at Parkway Cinema

Birmingham Post

How Toowoomba's Wellcamp Airport could boost Richard Branson's space ambitions

A deal to launch rockets from Toowoomba's Wellcamp Airport could give Virgin Orbit a new advantage in the billionaire space race, but others have written the move off as a marketing gimmick.

ABC News

How space exploration has changed, 60 years since JFK's 'We Choose the Moon' speech

On the anniversary of President Kennedy's speech on the race to the moon, we look at the dramatic advances in U.S. space science, from commercial flights and missions to Mars to the Webb telescope.

WEKU

Stunned dad was one of the world's richest men for three days in £43bn banking mistake

The dad-of-two, a billionaire for just three days, was worth over 10 times more than Virgin boss Richard Branson

Wales Online

Dad becomes 25th richest man in world after £43BILLION lands in account in bank error

The bizarre fluke left the dad-of-two Darren James, from Louisiana, US, temporarily 10 times richer than Virgin boss Richard Branson after a massive £43.4billion was mistakenly deposited into his bank account

Daily Mirror

Dad becomes 25th richest man in world after receiving £43bn in banking error

Darren James only realised the staggering fortune was in his account after receiving a call from his stunned wife.

Daily Record

The US has a ruling class – and Americans must stand up to it

In the year 2022, three multibillionaires own more wealth than the bottom half of American society – 160 million Americans. This is unsustainable

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The Independent UK

GCSE results: Fifteen famous people who prove you don’t need good grades to be successful

Sir Richard Branson, Drew Barrymore, Carey Mulligan, Steven Spielberg and Cameron Diaz among the celebrities who went on to triumph after exam disappointment

The Independent UK

A-level results: Fifteen famous people who prove you don’t need good grades to be successful

Sir Richard Branson, Drew Barrymore, Carey Mulligan, Steven Spielberg and Cameron Diaz among the celebrities who went on to triumph after exam disappointment

The Independent UK

15 famous people who prove you don't need good grades to be successful

When you're in the middle of exams, it can feel like they're taking over your whole life.

Daily Mirror

Long and skinny dog leaves people baffled because he looks 'eerily human'

A family pet who looks 'eerily human' has been shared on Reddit, with users convinced it's a skinny man dressed in a Halloween costume because it 'doesn't look at all like a dog'

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Zenger

Drew Barrymore And Richard Branson Highlight How Much Plastic Humans Consume Daily

The entrepreneur and actress-turned-presenter seemed set to enjoy a paper bag full of fast food.

Daily Mirror

Drew Barrymore and Richard Branson highlight plastic crisis - by eating plastic meal

The pair sat down to an unconventional meal made entirely of plastic - to draw attention to the fact humans inadvertently eat over 50lbs of plastic in their lifetime

Benzinga

After $20M Invested In 85 Companies, Here Are Mark Cuban's Worst And Best Shark Tank Investments

Since becoming a regular on “Shark Tank” in season 3, Mark Cuban has invested around $20 million in 85 companies. A recent interview with Cuban highlighted his worst investment from the show and also showed a common misconception with return on investment from the Shark’s deals.

The Guardian - UK

What do you give the billionaire Richard Branson for his birthday? A cruise ship full of lookalikes

Five nights sailing the Caribbean and a Branson-themed fancy dress party? The shy and retiring mogul somehow made the best of it

Texas Observer

Pot of Gold

Did Todd M. Smith–Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller’s trusted, troubled strategist–shake down Texas hemp growers?

Daily Mirror

Owner in stitches when dog comes back from groomers with bob and fringe

Owner Julie Livermore couldn't help but laugh when her cockapoo, named Charlie, returned from the groomers with a bob and fringe - she says he hates his 'human hairstyle'

Wales Online

Andrew Garfield to star as Sir Richard Branson in series about Virgin founder

The drama will explore the rise of Sir Richard’s airline company Virgin Airways

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