ON TWITTER

#RUSSIA

Theresa May announced that 23 undeclared Russian intelligence officers would be given a week to leave the UK. The news comes after the nerve agent attack on Russian ex-spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia. @Rosathome said: “If they are known spies, why are they even allowed here?” @Seanosays added: “Shouldn’t they be interviewing them first?” @refusedone posted: “Why are 23 Russian intelligence officers hanging out in the UK, with permission, in the first place?” @Rawiedarren tweeted: “Doing things in seven days that Trump can’t do in a year.”

#RIPSTEPHENHAWKING

Tributes have poured in after world-renowned physicist Stephen Hawking died at his home in Cambridge aged 76. @Gemmaannestyles said: “How sad to lose such an incredible mind – what a brilliant man.” @Ruddy_muddy added: “More sad news. We lose giants but we gain shoulders to stand on.” @Nicolasturgeon posted: “RIP Stephen Hawking – you changed the way we see the universe.” @khatarnakkk tweeted: “Rest in Peace #Stephenhawking sir. The whole world is mourning your death. You were such a great, inspirational person.” @micdropbungey said: “Stephen Hawking was born on 8 January, 1942, on the 300th anniversary of Galileo’s death. He died today, 14 March, on the anniversary of Einstein’s birth. Time is circular – no beginning, no end. RIP genius.”

#DOGDEATH

Sophia Ceballos was travelling on a United Airlines flight with her mother, baby brother and Kokito, her French bulldog puppy. Kokito died during the trip after a flight attendant instructed the family to stow him in an overhead locker. “He was a member of our family,” Sophia said afterwards. “He was like my brother to me.” @jim_fram said: “United just keeps on with that great customer service.” @Vmunster2 added: “This is so sad and wrong!” @Prebeccak added: “I hope no one flies with you, you’ve lost my business forever.”