U.S. and Ukrainian delegations have begun their meeting in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Kyiv’s foreign ministry said on Tuesday, two weeks after a disastrous meeting between the two countries’ leaders at the White House. Washington, Kyiv’s main ally before Donald Trump’s inauguration as U.S. president in January, has upended its policy on Russia’s war with Ukraine to pursue a rapid end […]
‘I’m a dog trainer – these 3 breeds are incredibly difficult to train’
Canine behaviourist Will Atherton has taken to social media to share his opinion on the most challenging dog breeds to train. Posting on his account @iamwillatherton, Will is known for his straightforward advice to dog owners. He runs the Will Atherton Canine Centre in Derbyshire, UK, and has amassed over one million followers on YouTube […]
Crossbow killer Kyle Clifford refusing to attend court to be sentenced for murders of mother and two daughters – latest updates | UK news
Ben Quinn Ben Quinn is reporting from Cambridge Crown Court Kyle Clifford has refused to be present in court via video link for his sentencing, those gathered have been told by Mr Justice Joel Bennathan. There had been discussion about putting into restraints and bringing to the court remotely but the judge said he had […]
Cheltenham Festival fans risk £1,000 fine just for watching races this week | Racing | Sport
Cheltenham Festival fans watching the races in shared office spaces this week risk their bosses being fined £1,000. Businesses are liable under the law if they do not have the correct TV licence. The festival is the most popular horse racing event of the year with millions set to tune into ITV this week. However, […]
Princess Kate praised by Canadians as they spot subtle nod in her outfit | Royal | News
Princess Kate has been praised by Canadians this week after she made an appearance at the Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey on Monday. The Princess of Wales, 43, was one of a number of senior royals to attend the event, along with Prince William, the King and Queen Camilla. At the service, Kate wore […]
Virgin Media is dishing out free Apple iPads – how to claim yours now
It’s not often you get something for free, especially Apple gadgets! But that’s exactly what Virgin Media is dishing out right now with the telecoms giant offering customers the chance to grab a popular iPad without paying a penny for the privilege. This new deal, which is available for a limited time, features the 9th […]
Minister rejects claim that planning reforms designed to penalise farmers – UK politics live | Politics
Good morning. The government’s planning and infrastructure bill is being published later today, and in an article for the Times Angela Rayner, the deputy PM and housing secretary, claims it will be “a major step forward in getting Britain building again”. The measures in the legislation have already been well publicised and Rayner sums them […]
Cheltenham Festival results LIVE: Two Sir Alex Ferguson horses to race on day one | Racing | Sport
The name of the opening race of Cheltenham Festival has been changed to honour the late Michael O’Sullivan, who died last month the age of 24. The Irish jockey tragically passed away in February after falling during a race at Thurles. As a heartwearming tribute, Cheltenham officials have decided to amend the name of the […]
‘The 1980s turned out to be magic’: David Bailey on the era of excess – in pictures | Art and design
Catherine Bailey née Dyer and their son Fenton Bailey, 1988 (American Vogue) Coddington: ‘What makes this book so striking, however, is the other side of Bailey we find interspersed with its exuberant, witty and vibrantly colourful images: the soft, lyrical, often black-and-white portraits of his wife and longtime muse, Catherine, and their children. Mixed in […]
Africa’s cleanest country where tourists have suitcases searched for plastic bags | World | News
Africa is once again becoming a hot spot for travellers, as its tourism industry continues to rebound from the Covid pandemic. For the first time since the health crisis, Africa has surpassed pre-pandemic levels of international tourist arrivals. New data shows the continent welcomed 74 million visitors in 2024, a 7% increase from 2019 and […]