North Korea is sending troops to Russia, South Korea’s intelligence agencies believe
South Korea believes North Korea has sent troops to Russia, marking a grave security threat to the international community that Seoul will respond to with all available means, the presidential office said in a statement on Friday. Separately, South Korea’s spy agency said the North was participating in the war in Ukraine and had decided […]
Chinese horoscope 2024: What’s in store for your animal sign today
Rat Humility and a willingness to accept another person’s quirks is the key to success. Avoid taking personally what someone says or does. Everyone has baggage. Be cautious if you’ve been talking to someone through texts or online. You can fool yourself into thinking a passing attraction is the real thing, Horoscope.com reported. Ox There […]
Blossoms review – funky indie-pop singalongs (and a 6ft gorilla) send the crowd wild | Music
In the 11 years since they began rehearsing in the bass player’s grandfather’s scaffold yard, Blossoms have completed a metamorphosis from bowl-cutted indie psychedelic types to dewy-eyed keyboard-driven bouncing pop. The Stockport quintet’s four No 1 albums position them somewhere between early Arctic Monkeys and a poppier New Order. They’ve built up a loyal and […]
Andrey Rublev almost had testicle amputated after star rushed for emergency surgery | Tennis | Sport
Andrey Rublev has shared the details of his recent health scare. During the recent Asian swing, the world No. 7 revealed that he underwent emergency surgery before he was due to fly to China. Rublev has now confirmed that he almost “lost” one of his testicles after being rushed into the operating room and signing […]
UK flood warnings LIVE: Storm Ashley forces 189 flood alerts | Weather | News
Britain is set to be drenched by torrential rain which could lead to flash flooding across the nation, as winds of up to 60mph are forecast with the first named storm of the season arriving in hours. The Met Office has warned of an unsettled period on the horizon for many from today (October 18) […]
Marks and Spencer confirms permanent closure of town centre store
Marks and Spencer has made considerable changes to its store portfolio in recent years following a significant announcement in October 2022. The retail giant wanted to restructure its business and focus more on its food-only stores, closing 67 “lower productivity” locations over five years. Several branches, including Cheltenham, Peterborough, Neath, and Aberdeen, have permanently closed. […]
Howe confirms no contact from FA over England job, team news: football news – live | Football
Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Sid Lowe Old tweets can come back to bite, but not this time. This time, digging into his past made them love Charlie Patiño even more: for who he could be and always was, already an icon in A Coruña where […]
Arsenal news: Bukayo Saka injury update provided by Mikel Arteta | Football | Sport
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is “hopeful” that Bukayo Saka will be fit to play against Bournemouth after an suffering injury scare on international duty. Saka limped off in England’s defeat to Greece and missed the following match against Finland, though interim boss Lee Carsley was optimistic that the winger had not picked up a long-term […]
BBC’s Nick Robinson apologises over awkward Jeremy Hunt blunder | Politics | News
A presenter on BBC Radio 4’s flagship Today programme has apologised for mispronouncing the surname of shadow chancellor Jeremy Hunt as a rude word. Nick Robinson made the error while interviewing employment minister Alison McGovern on the programme on Friday morning. Listeners heard him say: “When the Tories announced £12 billion in welfare cuts, and […]
B&M is selling £5 box with rare chocolates not usually found in the UK
B&M shoppers are left divided after a £5 Aussie Treat Box hits the shelves, promising a taste of Australia ahead of Christmas. Amongst selection boxes and festive favourites, this unique offering includes five uncommon chocolate bars typically not stocked in UK shops. The pack features a Milky Top Freddo, adding a twist to the classic […]