The incredible £166m project for six new train stations connecting major UK city | UK | News
Six brand new railway stations are being built to link towns with Newcastle by passenger train for the first time in 60 years. The project is costing an estimated £166m and will see trains travel from Ashington through a number of towns before terminating at Newcastle. Three of the stations are scheduled to open this […]
âPossible breakthroughâ raises hopes for Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal
3 hours ago News Duration 2:08 As talks resume in Doha, Qatar, a âpossible breakthroughâ is raising hopes of a ceasefire in Gaza and a hostage return deal, with reports that Hamas is no longer demanding Israel agree to a permanent ceasefire upfront, though gaps between the two sides remain. Source link
The new £5.8bn twin 5.6-mile tunnels set to end city’s commuter chaos | World | News
Major cities across the world face issues with congestion on their public transport networks. Rush hour brings tens of thousands of commuters into city centres each morning – with trains, buses and roads all often packed as people make their way to work. A new major infrastructure project in Australia, set to open in 2025, […]
Meghan Markle has wrapped her Netflix series, what to expect next | Royal | News
Meghan Markle has completed filming on her forthcoming Netflix series, which is predicted to premiere in the next six months. And it appears the Netflix series and her lifestyle brand may go hand-in-hand. The streamer may step in and act as a distributor for American Riveria Orchard — if Meghan looks good, Netflix looks good […]
Meghan Markle’s American Riviera Orchard could be ‘huge’ success | Royal | News
The success of Meghan Markle’s lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard will depend on one condition, a PR expert has claimed. The Duchess of Sussex soft launched her new business venture all the way back in March by launching an Instagram page and website. However, no update has been given as to when the official launch […]
UK’s ‘longest straight road’ goes 18 miles without turning | UK | News
This road holds the title of the longest straight road in Britain where drivers can go for miles without having to turn their steering wheel once. The A15, a significant highway in England, stretches north from Peterborough through Market Deeping, Bourne, Sleaford and Lincoln, following a mix of ancient, Roman, and Turnpike routes until it […]
Merino’s last-gasp goal sends Spain to Euro 2024 semis, setting up showdown with France
Spain and its fans celebrated as if they’d won the European Championship. After eliminating tournament host Germany in a thrilling quarterfinal, Luis de la Fuente’s team has a great chance to lift the trophy in Berlin next week. Spain snatched a 2-1 win in extra time on Friday thanks to substitute Mikel Merino’s header in […]
Doctors worry White House opposing surgery for trans youth will put chill on gender-affirming care
The Biden administration has made an apparent shift in its view on gender-affirming surgeries for transgender and non-binary youth, alarming doctors as well as 2SLGBTQ+ rights groups that are already fighting a barrage of anti-trans legislation across the country. In recent media statements, the White House expressed its opposition to such surgeries for minors — […]
Biden adamant he’s ‘staying in the race’ ahead of ABC interview
U.S. President Joe Biden, fighting to save his endangered re-election effort Friday, defiantly declared that “I’m staying in the race” during a campaign rally in a critical battleground state as he prepares to sit down for a network television interview where his every answer is sure to be scrutinized for evidence of his competency and fitness […]
This 75-year-old took a dip in the Seine. But is it ready for Olympic athletes?
As It Happens6:05American swimmer takes a dip in the Seine River despite concerns over its cleanliness Despite poor water quality results in the Seine River, and angry Parisians threatening to defecate in it ahead of the Olympic Games, Joel Stratte-McClure decided it was the prime spot for a Fourth of July swim. “[It was] delightfully […]