Brazil’s prosecutor-general said Tuesday that former leader Jair Bolsonaro knew and agreed to a plan to poison his successor and current President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, as part of an attempted coup that would have allowed him to remain in power. Prosecutor-General Paulo Gonet formally charged Bolsonaro for attempting a coup to stay in office […]
‘Early’ sign of dementia could appear watching TV
An expert has warned that an “early” warning sign of dementia could appear when someone is watching TV. According to a doctor, this could be one of the first clues that a loved one has been affected by the condition. Dementia is a syndrome, or a group of associated symptoms, linked to the ongoing decline […]
More than 150 whales stranded on beach in remote north-western Tasmania | Whales
More than 150 whales have stranded on a beach near Arthur River, on Tasmania’s remote north-west coast. A group of 157 animals that appear to be false killer whales have stranded, according to the Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania. Marine conservation experts including wildlife veterinarians arrived to the site on Wednesday morning, confirming […]
Taiwan invasion fears soar as expert warns Trump’s strategy risks ‘devastating’ war | World | News
Taiwan’s status has “never looked more unstable”, a stark new report has warned – sparking fears that Donald Trump’s return to the White House could trigger a chain of events which plunges the world into a crisis. The report, published by the Lau China Institute and the Policy Institute at King’s College London, highlights the […]
How to remove grease from oven glass fast without vinegar and baking soda
Oven glass doors can be notoriously difficult to clean, as they often become the canvas for burnt-on food splatters. The longer the glass remains uncleaned, the more challenging it becomes to restore its clarity. This was precisely the obstacle faced by cleaning enthusiast Emma Greene. Having ditched white vinegar and baking soda, Emma took to […]
Clean energy contributed 10% to Chinaâs GDP in 2024, analysis shows | China
Clean energy contributed a record 10% of Chinaâs gross domestic product in 2024, an analysis has found. With sales and investments worth 13.6tn yuan (£1.5tn; $1.9tn), the sector has now overtaken real estate sales in value. Solar power, electric vehicles (EVs) and batteries have all played a major role in the dramatic growth of Chinese […]
Man Utd staff ‘learned new job cuts at Denis Law’s wake’ as details leak out | Football | Sport
Some Manchester United employees learned of the club’s plans for another wave of redundancies while attending the wake after Denis Law’s funeral, according to reports. Sir Jim Ratcliffe is said to have sanctioned a new round of cuts after around 250 staff members lost their jobs last year as part of a ruthless cost-slashing process. […]
Trump takes brutal swipe at Zelensky, tells Ukraine ‘hold elections’ | US | News
Donald Trump has called for new elections in Ukraine , taking a swipe at President Volodymyr Zelensky’s handling of the war. The US president criticised those who have questioned the absence of Ukrainian officials from recent Russia-US talks aimed at ending the conflict, suggesting that Zelensky lacks the support of his own nation. Amid concerns […]
5 gardening jobs you should do before end of February, according to expert
There are several important gardening jobs you should consider doing now, so you can get your outdoor space in the best possible shape for when spring arrives. Here are five key jobs you should prioritise, according to an expert. Prune roses Michael, a brand ambassador for Dobbies who shares gardening tips and tutorials online, recently […]
Life expectancy growth stalls across Europe as England sees sharpest decline, say researchers | NHS
Life expectancy improvement is stalling across Europe with England experiencing the biggest slowdown. Experts are blaming this on an alarming mix of poor diet, mass inactivity and soaring obesity. The average annual growth in life expectancy across the continent fell from 0.23 years between 1990 and 2011 to 0.15 years between 2011 and 2019, according […]