With olive harvest underway, Palestinian farmers fear Israeli settler attacks
As Abdel Kareem Na’ssan stands on the edge of an olive grove near the village of Al-Mughayyir in the occupied West Bank, he is visibly uncomfortable. The farmer’s eyes scan the ridge line of rugged hills at the outposts belonging to Israeli settlers. Any sound of traffic on a nearby road causes him to whip his head […]
UK Samsung fans won’t be happy about the newest Galaxy phone
Samsung has just announced its latest foldable Galaxy smartphone that brings several upgrades over the existing Z Fold 6, but British Samsung fans could be left frustrated as the premium device may not end up being sold in the UK. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition is now official after several leaks but the […]
Chinese zodiac: 5 animals are ‘incredibly lucky’ this week
Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year, begins on the first new moon of the lunar calendar and ends on the first full moon 15 days later. The year from February 10, 2024, to January 28, 2025, is the Year of the Wood Dragon, but this doesn’t mean the Dragon animal sign benefits […]
‘We were not prepared’: three weeks in a small town devastated by Hurricane Helene | Hurricane Helene
The small mountain community of Gerton, about 16 miles south-east of Asheville, North Carolina, was one of the areas badly hit by Hurricane Helene. Three weeks on from the storm, the Gerton resident Emma Churchman describes its devastating impact and how locals and volunteers have come together to help the community on its way to […]
Sir Chris Hoy and family to leave UK after announcing terminal cancer diagnosis | Other | Sport
Olympic legend Sir Chris Hoy, 48, conveyed the heart-wrenching announcement that his battle with cancer has now been deemed terminal, while also disclosing that his wife Sarra, 40, faces a fierce fight with an aggressive strain of Multiple Sclerosis. The iconic former track cyclist confided that his “worst fear” amid this sorrowful revelation is the […]
One of the best British WWII films ever made is now on BBC iPlayer | Films | Entertainment
The classic British WWII film In Which We Serve, released in 1942 and co-directed by Noël Coward and David Lean, is now available on BBC iPlayer. Based on the real-life exploits of Captain Lord Louis Mountbatten, the film follows the crew of the British naval destroyer HMS Torrin as they survive the sinking of their […]
U.S. ramps up Israel-Hamas ceasefire efforts with Blinken visit as all sides dig in
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel on Tuesday on his 11th visit to the region since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war, as the U.S. hopes to revive ceasefire efforts after the killing of top Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. So far, all the warring parties appear to be digging in. Israel is […]
iPad mini 2024 review: A mighty little tablet that’s for the future
Apple iPad mini 2024 review (Image: APPLE) This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more The new iPad mini is fully ready for Apple Intelligence which will make things a whole lot smarter What we love Impressive power from A17 Pro chip Ready for […]
Seaside town where homes fetch £146k named one of UK’s ‘most desirable’ to live
Research conducted by house-buying experts housebuyers4u has unveiled the most desirable places to live in the UK based on five categories based on data from the Home Office and Tripadvisor. The five categories include a culture score (based on shopping, nightlife, and more), a green score (based on the count and rating of nature and […]
When I delivered the worst of news to my dying patient, she cried – but not about her prognosis | Ranjana Srivastava
“Now I am crying because you are sitting there.” “I am sorry,” I say, preparing to jump up. “No, please stay!” This is our first meeting. “There” is by her feet, tucked to one side of her hospital bed to make room for me. She has been interrogated and prodded by all types of doctors. […]