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Spotify has started eliminating Neil Young's music after the rocker demanded that the streaming service choose between him and podcaster Joe Rogan. Young, who has been accused of spreading false information about Covid, told Spotify last week: "They may choose between Rogan and Young. Not both at the same time." Rogan has been chastised for interviewing a pediatric infectious disease specialist who opposes the Covid-19 vaccine. Spotify expressed its "regret" for the decision and expressed the hope that he will return to the platform soon. On Monday, the Canadian-American artist behind classic rock tunes like Harvest Moon and Heart of Gold publicly accused Spotify of "promoting bogus information regarding vaccines - perhaps causing death to people who believe the deception they are disseminating." He dubbed the music streaming behemoth "the home of life-threatening Covid disinformation" in another statement posted to his website on Wednesday,

In a formal answer to the lady who is suing him in the United States for sexual assault, Prince Andrew denied being a close acquaintance of convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell. The prince's lawyers also allege that he intends to challenge Virginia Giuffre's claim in front of a jury. The Duke of York has always disputed all of the accusations leveled against him. Ms Giuffre claims he assaulted her when she was 17 at the residences of paedophile Jeffrey Epstein and Maxwell. However, Prince Andrew's legal team cites a variety of reasons why her civil action should be rejected in an 11-page court brief submitted on Wednesday. The issue of consent is one element they ask the court to consider. "Assuming, without admitting, that Giuffre has incurred any loss or damage asserted in the complaint, Giuffre's claims are precluded by the doctrine of consent," according to the paper. According to the memo, Prince Andrew "admits that he met Epstein in or around

She would succeed Stephen Breyer, a liberal justice who is set to retire at the end of the current Supreme Court session in June. His plans for retirement have yet to be announced. The court's current conservative majority of 6-3 would not be affected by Justice Breyer's replacement. The Supreme Court plays an important role in American life, and it is frequently the final word on contested laws, state-federal government issues, and final petitions to postpone executions. After being nominated by the president and ratified by the Senate, each of the nine judges, known as justices, is appointed for life. At a press conference, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki stated, "The president has emphasized and restated his intention to nominating a black woman to the Supreme Court and clearly stands by that." Only two African Americans have ever served on the court, both of whom were men: Justice Thurgood Marshall, who served from 1967 to 1991, and his successor, Justice Cl

Ben Wallace, the UK Defence Secretary, is in Europe to drum up support for sanctions on Russia and backing for Ukraine amid fears of a new invasion. Mr Wallace has also stated that he will be seeing Russia's Defense Minister, Sergei Shoigu, in the near future. However, he is lowering hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough. He told the BBC that there is still a "chance" that Russia will not invade, but he added, "I'm not optimistic." According to one foreign ambassador, the UK's response to Russia's military buildup has been "more muscular than others." Over the last week, the United Kingdom has sent Ukraine with 2,000 light anti-tank weaponry as well as personnel to assist in training. However, not all NATO partners are ready to follow suit. Mr Wallace wishes to assist them in changing their minds. Mr Wallace's first stop, the Netherlands, is now considering deploying body armor and sniper guns to Ukraine. Others, on the other hand, appear

After the relaxation of Plan B requirements took effect on Thursday, face coverings and Covid permits are no longer required in England. Because of the vaccine's success and a better understanding of Covid treatments, Health Secretary Sajid Javid said the restrictions might be relaxed. Mask wearing will now be "a matter of personal discretion," according to the PM's official spokeswoman. However, several stores have stated that they will continue to require customers to wear them. Passengers will also be required to wear face coverings, according to rail operators. Customers will be encouraged, not forced, to comply, according to all of them. London Mayor Sadiq Khan has stated that masks will remain necessary on all Transport for London services, and has urged residents to wear them. The government stated that public health recommendations for people to cover their faces when meeting strangers in crowded and enclosed settings will remain in place. Organizations will a