If Wordle isn’t providing much of a challenge these days, then Connections might be the game for you. The devilishly difficult word game is so hard that you’ll almost certainly need a hint or two. Indeed, if you’re struggling to solve the Connections puzzle for November 28, then head down towards the bottom of the […]
Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire appears to hold as Lebanese return south to their homes
Thousands of Lebanese displaced by the war between Israel and Hezbollah militants returned home on Wednesday as a ceasefire took hold, driving cars stacked with personal belongings and defying warnings from Lebanese and Israeli troops to stay away from some areas. If it endures, the ceasefire would end nearly 14 months of fighting between Israel […]
How to whiten socks fast without bleach, vinegar or baking soda
It’s a common laundry dilemma that once bright and pristine pair of white socks invariably loses its gleam, turning into yet another off-white or stained item in the drawer. But fret not as cleaning fans have rushed to social media with their nifty tricks after a plea went out for some solid laundry wisdom to […]
Two companies drop Conor McGregor after jury rules against him in rape case | Conor McGregor
Two companies have cut ties with Conor McGregor after a civil court jury in Ireland ruled last week that he must pay nearly €250,000 ($257,000) to a woman who accused the mixed martial arts fighter of raping her. Proximo Spirits, the owner of Irish whiskey brand Proper No 12, will no longer feature McGregor’s name […]
BBC pundit ‘sends strongly worded letter to bosses’ as dark cloud cast over SPOTY | Football | Sport
BBC pundit Sharron Davies has claimed a shadow has been cast over the Sports Personality of the Year awards following the announcement that footballer Barbra Banda will be among the prize winners. Davies has added her signature to a letter to BBC bosses slamming them for “promoting” Banda, who is set to win the women’s […]
Trudeau meets with the premiers as Trump ramps up his threats against Canada
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the premiers met Wednesday to discuss strategy as president-elect Donald Trump threatens to upend the bilateral relationship with punitive tariffs on everything Canada sends to the U.S. Trudeau has sought to reassure the country that Canada is equipped to handle Trump in his second term because he and his team have past […]
Four houseplants are ‘champions’ at beating damp and mould at home
Icy temperatures and wet weather are a perfect recipe for mould, condensation and damp to flourish inside. The naturally damp conditions in the UK make our homes a breeding ground for the fungus you may notice quickly spread on walls and windows in the colder months. Houseplants, particularly ones that absorb humidity, are a nice […]
Counter-terrorism police arrest seven in London raids connected to PKK | UK news
UK-based Kurdish advocacy groups have condemned the arrest of seven people by counter-terrorism police in London as part of an investigation into the banned Kurdistan Workers’ party, known as the PKK. Four men aged 23, 27, 56 and 62, and two women aged 31 and 59, were arrested at separate addresses during dawn raids in […]
Liverpool player ratings vs Real Madrid: 9/10 runs the show with Reds regular under threat | Football | Sport
Liverpool made it five Champions League wins from five to go top of the table with a superb 2-0 win over Real Madrid at Anfield. Alexis Mac Allister bossed the game and put the Reds in front before substitute Cody Gakpo headed home a second in the 76th minute. Arne Slot’s side were perfectly deserving […]
Legendary game celebrating 40th anniversary in style with new release | Gaming | Entertainment
Retro gaming fans will undoubtedly be familiar with DropZone, which is one of the best Defender-style games of the 1980s. Designed by Archer Maclean, DropZone made its debut for Atari systems back in 1984, before being ported to the Commodore 64, NES, Game Boy and more. To celebrate the iconic title’s 40th anniversary, System 3 […]