Beautiful island named one of the best to visit with 5m tourists a year | World | News
A beautiful island in Asia has been named one of the best places to visit despite hoards of tourists travelling there every year. Condé Nast Traveler’s coveted Readers’ Choice 2024 Awards have been unveiled and includes the best islands in the world. Nominations for these awards arrive following votes from more than half a million […]
Chinese horoscope: predictions for each zodiac animal
Look ahead for the weekly horoscope predictions based on your Chinese zodiac sign. Rat (1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996) Take notice of all the goodness in the world; you may feel an outpouring of kindness from people at every turn. In romance, authentically showing up and expressing your innermost thoughts and feelings can foster a […]
Australia rejects visa application by rightwing US pundit Candace Owens | US news
Australia has rejected far-right provocateur Candace Owens’ visa application ahead of a planned national speaking tour, with the immigration minister, Tony Burke, saying she had the “capacity to incite discord”. The US conservative influencer and podcast host, who has advanced conspiracy theories and antisemitic rhetoric including minimising Nazi medical experiments in concentration camps, will be […]
FIA ‘agree to new F1 rule change’ after Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris led complaints | F1 | Sport
The FIA is reportedly set to close the ‘ahead at the apex’ loophole that has allowed Max Verstappen to defend so aggressively against his F1 rivals, following a driver’s meeting at the Mexican Grand Prix. Verstappen’s aggression during his battle with Lando Norris at last weekend’s United States Grand Prix triggered a hotly-contested debate within […]
Dodgers hold off Yankees for 2-0 World Series lead, but lose Ohtani to injury
The Los Angeles Dodgers took a 2-0 World Series lead Saturday night after defeating the New York Yankees 4-2. Yoshinobu Yamamoto allowed one hit over 6 1/3 innings, Freddie Freeman homered for the second straight night and Los Angeles hit three early longballs off Yankees starter Carlos Rodon. But Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani injured his left […]
Painkiller taken by millions could raise risk of heart attack, warns study
A widely prescribed painkiller, diclofenac, has been linked to a 50 percent increased risk of heart attack or stroke even at low doses, alarming new research suggests. The study also found heightened risks of heart failure and irregular heartbeat across all ages in both men and women. Previously available over the counter, diclofenac was reclassified […]
China vows to take ‘countermeasures’ over US and Taiwan $2bn arms deal | China
China will take “countermeasures” to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity, the government said, lambasting a $2bn arms sale package by the United States to Taiwan. The Pentagon on Friday said the United States had approved a potential $2bn arms sale package to Taiwan, including the delivery for the first time to the island of […]
Michael van Gerwen left red-faced after brutal Gary Anderson comment | Other | Sport
Michael van Gerwen was left to rue his comments regarding Gary Anderson before taking on the Scot in the second round of the European Championship. The pair clashed once again in Dortmund but only after Van Gerwen labelled his opponent a “part-timer” in the build-up to their highly anticipated match. Those words clearly put the […]
UK seaside town ranked alongside North Korea and Syria as worst place to visit | UK | News
A UK seaside town was once ranked alongside North Korea and Syria as one of the worst places to go on holiday. Skegness, Lincolnshire, is known as one of the UK’s most popular seaside towns, welcoming around 4 million visitors each year. However, the travel website Destination Tips was less impressed by Skegness, placing it […]
Chef’s unbelievably ‘delicious and crispy’ roast potatoes are perfect for Sunday dinner
There’s nothing better than a Sunday roast to enjoy at the end of the week. Especially when it comes to the roast potatoes. Thankfully one chef has shared his recipe for the perfect roasties. Even better the dish only takes 20 minutes to boil and one hour to roast them in the oven. Jack Stein, […]