The US has reportedly rejected a Canadian proposal to establish a task force that would tackle Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” of oil tankers and pushed to soften language on Moscow ahead of a G7 foreign ministers meeting this week. In negotiations to agree a joint statement on maritime issues, the US is pushing to strengthen […]
Germans hold top 3 spots midway through 2-man world bobsleigh championship
Take the season’s biggest races in the sliding sports of bobsleigh, skeleton and luge, meaning either the Olympics or the world championships, and there have been 59 instances of sliders from one place sweeping the podium. Austria did it twice. Poland did it once. The other 56 times, it was German sliders. That includes some […]
Michael Caine’s best ever film is on TV tonight | Films | Entertainment
Michael Caine has played many iconic roles throughout his career, but few have left as lasting an impact as Jack Carter in Get Carter. A hard-hitting crime thriller that redefined British cinema, Get Carter is widely regarded as one of Caine’s greatest performances. Released in 1971, Get Carter follows London gangster Jack Carter, played by […]
Travel: Beautiful country loved by Brits begging for thousands more cruise ship tourists | World | News
Cruise ships remain one of the most popular forms of travel in the tourism industry, attracting millions of holidaymakers. Industry insiders estimate that last year 37.5 million tourists bought a cruise holiday. Such is the continuing demand that companies have to date ordered 56 new cruise ships, which are set to be delivered in 2028. […]
UK households urged to grow one veg in their kitchens – requires ‘minimal effort’
You could grow this one simple plant at home and you’ll be left with delicious home grown veg that you can use in your meals. Growing your own greens at home is not only therapeutic and promotes mindfulness, it is one of the easiest ways to ensure a fresh supply of nutrient-rich vegetables. With 2,400 […]
Russian officials criticised for giving meat grinders to mothers of soldiers killed in Ukraine | Russia
Local officials from Russia’s ruling party have caused controversy by presenting mothers of soldiers killed in Ukraine with gifts of meat grinders, an appliance widely used to describe Russia’s brutal tactics on the frontline. The United Russia party in the northern Murmansk region posted photos on social media showing officials smiling as they visited bereaved […]
Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy released after Texas district attorney declines to pursue charges
Xavier Worthy was released Saturday after a district attorney in Texas declined to pursue charges against the Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver following an arrest in which he had been accused of felony domestic violence. Williamson County District Attorney Shawn Dick told the Austin American-Statesman his office had spoken with witnesses and was not accepting […]
The richest city in west Africa – 4,200 millionaires and 2 billionaires | World | News
One capital city is home to 4,200 millionaires and two billionaires, making it the richest city in West Africa, and the fifth wealthiest city in the whole continent. In this sprawling city, 4,200 residents have over $1million to their name, 12 have more than $100million, and there are two billionaires, according to the Africa Wealth […]
£1.29 store cupboard item that will keep rats out of your home
Rats and mice are most likely to enter your home on the lookout for food and shelter. And these unwelcome guests are very skilled at finding ways in. If left, these pests can breed quickly and become even harder to get rid of. While traps, poison and filling in all the holes and cracks will […]
Lucky loser Van de Zandschulp stuns struggling Djokovic at Indian Wells | Tennis
Novak Djokovic’s difficult start to the season continued on the North American hard courts as he crashed out of Indian Wells with an extremely poor performance in his opening match, losing 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 in the second round to the world No 85, Botic van de Zandschulp. Despite producing arguably the best performance of the […]