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 […]
Rail cars carrying ammonia, other hazardous material derail, burst into flame in North Dakota
Rail cars carrying hazardous material derailed and burst into flames Friday in a remote area of North Dakota, but officials said no one was hurt and the threat to those living nearby appeared to be minimal. Twenty-nine cars of a Canadian Pacific Kansas City train derailed around 3:45 a.m. in an area surrounded by farmland […]
Goodbye Savile-Row Sunak: Keir and Victoria Starmer bring more relaxed fashion to No 10 | Fashion
Their predecessors wore Prada and Gucci. But as the Starmers entered 10 Downing Street on Friday, it was clear that there was a fashion policy change under way. The new British prime minister was less Savile Row and more everyman, sticking to his uniform of a crisp white shirt, natty woven tie and dark suit, […]
UK weather: Brits facing weekend washout as Met Office sends warning | Weather | News
Millions of Brits are bracing themselves for a weekend washout throughout much of the UK this weekend, with the Met Office issuing a yellow weather warning in one region. The latest weather maps from WXCHARTS indicate a changeable pattern across the UK, with significant rainfall expected throughout Saturday and Sunday. Southern England is experiencing cloudier […]
Joe Biden’s first call with Keir Starmer sparks senile ridicule | World | News
Joe Biden has been at the centre of brutal senile ridicule in anticipation of his future first phone call to newly-elected Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. Sky News commentator Adam Boulton hinted at existing jokes about 81-year-old Biden’s high-profile recent gaffes and quipped, “Hello Mr Churchill,” referencing potential confusion during the future conversation between […]
Teen musician to rock seven shows in 24 hours | UK | News
EXCLUSIVE A YOUNG musician is aiming to rock ‘till he drops this weekend as he performs SEVEN shows in 24 hours. Fifteen-year-old Ollie Jeeves will kick-off his epic weekend of music performing before an expected 15,000 crowd at Headingley Stadium, where he will be performing with award-winning live performance music school LS18 Rocks at the […]