The Brazilian president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, on Sunday cancelled his trip to Russia for the Brics summit after a fall at home caused a minor brain haemorrhage. In a statement, the presidential office said Lula, 78, would participate via videoconference after receiving medical advice to temporarily avoid long-haul flights. He was initially scheduled […]
Ningbo Open champion Daria Kasatkina shows class as she interrupts teenage star’s speech | Tennis | Sport
Speaking after collecting her winner’s trophy, Kasatkina wasted no time in praising Andreeva for her performances and admitted that her third-set turnaround was against the odds. She said: “It’s been a very, very tough week, honestly. All the matches were super tough. In the quarterfinal I came back from two match points down, and today […]
Banish condensation from windows with 20-second cleaning hack | Weird | News
A woman has revealed her simple yet effective trick for preventing condensation on windows, a solution that she claims is the ultimate hack. In her TikTok video, which has captured the attention of her 60,000 followers, @blooms_abode explains that not only does her method stop condensation, but it also combats mould growth. She advises: “No […]
Peace lily houseplant will flower in autumn with 3 easy care tips
While spring blooming season has waned, and any peace lily white spathe would have wilted away, now is the time to encourage new blooms. The beautiful plant will still have its luscious green foilage if it has been taken care of, but some people may struggle to get the plant to flower once more. Thankfully, […]
Ukraine war briefing: Power cuts in Kharkiv after Russian strikes | Ukraine
Russian strikes on Kharkiv wounded nine people and cut power to part of the city, local officials and police said late on Sunday. Among the targets were residential buildings, garages, service stations, houses and cars. Kharkiv, the main city of the north-east Ukrainian region of the same name, is a regular target of Russian strikes. […]
Charles Leclerc wins United States GP as Norris punished in epic Verstappen fight | F1 | Sport
Charles Leclerc produced an exceptional drive to win the United States Grand Prix, leading home a Ferrari one-two as Lando Norris and Max Verstappen enjoyed an epic battle for third place. Heading into Turn One Verstappen made an aggressive move to the inside. Norris covered him off, but not hard enough – and the Dutchman […]
Change to internet-only TV could cost 4.3 million households £218 | Politics | News
The study by consultancy firm EY also shows that six out 10 people don’t want to watch television via broadband services. Campaigners say the findings show that the government must commit to the long-term future of traditional broadcast TV, Free-to-air television, which millions watch every day, is only secure until the early 2030s, when current […]
Genius £1.50 hack keeps mirrors sparkling and streak free
A budget-friendly cleaning hack using a common household item can help you achieve streak-free mirrors and prevent fogging. Shaving foam, which costs only £1.50 does the trick. This surprising trick offers an affordable alternative to expensive glass cleaners. Shaving foam has properties that make it ideal for cleaning mirrors. Its foamy texture spreads easily, lifting […]
Half of UK workforce lack access to workplace health support, report finds | Health
Almost half of the UK workforce lack access to workplace health support including winter flu vaccinations and checks for cardiovascular diseases, a report has found. The analysis, by the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH), looked at data from the Department for Work and Pensions and the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (DBEIS) […]
Lando Norris takes aim at Max Verstappen with angry remarks after United States GP penalty | F1 | Sport
Lando Norris was unimpressed with Max Verstappen’s defending after picking up a penalty for leaving the track and gaining an advantage at the United States Grand Prix. The two title contenders enjoyed a mighty battle during the closing stages of the race, but tempers flared when Norris attempted a move around the outside at Turn […]