The Latest Breaking News from Michael Thompson

Man who raped and murdered his estranged wife jailed for 33 years

Michael Thompson tried to make Kimberley Thompson’s death look like suicide at their home in Northampton

The Guardian - UK · Jul 14

Murderer who tried to stage estranged wife’s death as suicide refuses to attend sentencing

Thompson refused to attend his sentencing hearing at Nottingham Crown Court

The Independent UK · Jul 14

Man who raped and murdered wife and tried to pass death off as suicide is jailed

Michael Thompson, 56, subjected Kimberley Thompson to years of domestic abuse, including controlling, coercive behaviour, and physical violence.

Evening Standard · Jul 14

The best podcasts of 2026 so far

Surreal genius from Harry Hill, trailblazing women and a passionate ode to an incredible New York rapper – these are the best listens from the last six months

The Guardian - UK · Jun 12

3 best Netflix comedies you (probably) haven't watched but should stream ASAP

From an underrated Eddie Murphy flick to a hijinks-filled sister comedy, here are three Netflix comedies you (probably) haven't seen but should

Tom’s Guide · May 18, 2025

“All Strats aren't equal… Then it’s how you smack it, or zing it or strum it… A lot of it is that too”: Session guitar legend Michael Thompson reveals how he created the famous clean tone that’s on countless '80s and '90s hits

In a new video Thompson tells the backstory of his playing for NSYNC, All-4-One, Monica, Gloria Estefan and more.

MusicRadar · May 6, 2025

Large Earthquake Hits Battered Vanuatu

A magnitude-6.1 earthquake rattled buildings on Vanuatu's main island early Sunday but did not appear to have caused major damage, five days after a more powerful quake wreaked havoc and killed 12 people.

International Business Times · Dec 22, 2024

Vanuatu earthquake leaves 14 dead as prime minister declares state of emergency

Death toll expected to rise as prime minister Charlot Salwai imposed curfew in the worst-hit areas

The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2024

Vanuatu earthquake death toll rises to 14 as rescuers search for survivors

UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs says one-third of population affected by 7.3-magnitude quake.

Al Jazeera · Dec 18, 2024

Bodies Seen In Street As Major Quake Hits Vanuatu

A powerful earthquake hit the Pacific island of Vanuatu on Tuesday, severely damaging buildings in the capital Port Vila including one housing foreign embassies, with a witness telling AFP of bodies lying in the street.

International Business Times · Dec 17, 2024