Israeli minister: ceasefire with Hezbollah would be ‘historical missed opportunity’ Itamar Ben-Gvir, the far-right interior security minister in Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition government, has said a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah would be a “historical missed opportunity”. Media in Israel quotes him in an interview with Kan Radio saying: We have a historic opportunity to decisively […]
F1 LIVE: Lewis Hamilton sends Kimi Antonelli message as Mercedes admit they got it wrong | F1 | Sport
Mercedes trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin has revealed they were not expecting to fight for victory in Las Vegas. Ferrari were the favourites heading into the weekend but the Silver Arrows surprised everyone by claiming a one-two finish. “We didn’t come to Las Vegas thinking that this track would suit us, so it’s been great […]
David Lammy gives update on whether British troops will be sent to Ukraine | Politics | News
The UK will not send troops to fight or directly support military operations in Ukraine, David Lammy has said. The Foreign Secretary said “there has been a longstanding position that we are not committing UK troops to the theatre of action”, adding that London would continue to support Kyiv through aid and training. Tensions between […]
I tried the excellent new Kindle Paperwhite and it’s already discounted for Black Friday
Amazon has released a slew of new Kindles and I’ve been testing three of them, hopping between the Kindle, Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition and Kindle Colorsoft. If you’re looking to get a new e-reader, it can be puzzling to see they cost £94.99, £189.99 and £269.99 respectively. How different can they all really be, and […]
Get the Galaxy S24 for just £219 if you give your old smartphone to Samsung
Considering this device cost £799 at launch that is one truly mighty saving. So how does this offer work and how do you get so much money off? Samsung has confirmed that its S24 is now £200 cheaper thanks to a big Black Friday discount. • SEE THE GALAXY S24 DEAL HERE That means you […]
Selfies and surf simulators: the young cruisers driving boom in sea holidays | Cruises
This summer was the first time 31-year-old Daisie Morrison had been on a cruise when she set sail on a two-week holiday with two friends, also in their early 30s. “One of my friends suggested it,” she says. “She had seen different influencers on Instagram going on cruises. You go to so many places that […]
Donald Trump offers to buy little girl’s hair for ‘millions’ on golf cart ride | US | News
Donald Trump has been seen offering to buy a young girl’s hair for ‘millions’ during a golf cart ride at his West Palm Beach Mar-a-Lago home. The President-elect was spotted chatting with fans around the course, inviting one little girl with curly hair to join him in his cart. He told her: “Oh, I love […]
How to keep bananas fresh longer so they don’t turn brown and mushy
Storing bananas in the fruit bowl might seem like a no-brainer, but experts warn it’s a fast track to mushy disaster. The culprit behind your rapidly rotting fruit is ethylene gas, a natural plant hormone that speeds up ripening and boosts flavour. Piling up fruit together triggers an ethylene gas overload, causing everything in close […]
TV tonight: Kathy Bates has a hoot in the new Matlock spin-off | Television
Matlock 9pm, Sky WitnessA sparky new legal comedy drama starring Oscar-winner Kathy Bates, who is great as whip-smart, empathetic lawyer Madeline “Matty” Matlock in this spin-off from the 80s classic. Matty left law 30 years ago, but now in her 70s, wants to practise again. When she believes she is passed over for a role […]
Conor McGregor’s businesses face pressure as retailers urged to boycott brands | UK | News
Retailers across Ireland are being called to shun Conor McGregor’s stout and whiskey brands following a civil court jury’s verdict that found him liable for sexually assaulting hair colourist Nikita Hand. A prominent rape crisis organisation has declared that no store should endorse the products of an individual held accountable for such misconduct. This development […]