Keir Starmer blasted as shock new asylum figure prompts ‘open door’ wa | Politics | News
More than 60,000 migrants will be granted asylum and allowed to stay in Britain after Sir Keir Starmer scrapped the Rwanda scheme, experts have revealed. Based on grant rates in the year to June, the Refugee Council predicted that as many as 62,801 people could be recognised as refugees. This is primarily down to the […]
How a ‘putrid’ find in a museum cupboard could be the key to bringing the Tasmanian tiger back to life | Extinct wildlife
Breakthroughs sometimes turn up in unexpected places. The researchers working on the international push to bring back the thylacine say theirs turned up in a long-ignored bucket in the back of a cupboard at a Melbourne museum. It contained an astonishingly well-preserved head of the extinct marsupial, also known as the Tasmanian tiger. “It was […]
Ionescu sinks winner with a second remaining as Liberty stun Lynx, take 2-1 lead in WNBA Finals
Sabrina Ionescu hit a tiebreaking 3-pointer from the top of the key with 1 second left and Breanna Stewart scored 30 points to help the New York Liberty beat the Minnesota Lynx 80-77 on Wednesday night, taking a 2-1 lead in the WNBA Finals. The Liberty are one victory away from winning their first title. […]
Princess Beatrice and Eugenie’s ‘secret weapon’ who is also adored by Prince Harry | Royal | News
Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie have one good friend that is also adored by their cousin Prince Harry. Celebrity nutritionist Gabriela Peacock, who is considered to be the “secret weapon” of the young royals when it comes to keeping them in shape, has been a good friend of Princess Beatrice, 36, for years. Through their […]
‘I’m a gardener – plant these vegetables now to enjoy on your Christmas dinner’
Growing your own vegetables to eat on Christmas Day may seem like a lot of work, but it’s actually pretty simple. It may be too late to plant and harvest many vegetables such as carrots, parsnips and rosemary, but there still are some which will be ready in time for December. 1. Potatoes Craig Wilson, […]
Ukraine war briefing: Australia to send 49 Abrams tanks to Kyiv | Ukraine
Australia is to give 49 superseded M1A1 tanks to Ukraine, whose president sent his thanks for the “brave” donation which he described as essential assistance in its defence against Russia’s invasion. Some will need refurbishment first, or could be used for spare parts as Ukrainian soldiers are already using American M1A1 tanks, also known as […]
NWSL expansion team BOS Nation FC apologizes for ‘Too Many Balls’ campaign
The National Women’s Soccer League expansion team in Boston apologized Wednesday for a “Too Many Balls” marketing campaign that drew a harsh reaction from the transgender community and others. A day after unveiling the slogan as part of the rollout of the team name BOS Nation FC, the organization posted on X “we missed the […]
‘Brilliant’ Royal Mail delivers 102-year-old’s letter despite it having no address | UK | News
A well-known historian has praised “brilliant” Royal Mail after a touching letter arrived at his door despite being sent without an address. James Holland, a popular broadcaster revealed the letter had been sent by the 102-year old widow of a World War Two veteran with anecdotes in time for a talk he was giving in […]
Orchids will grow vibrant and long-lasting blooms if watered with 1 kitchen scrap monthly
Orchids are one of the most popular houseplants due to their beautiful flowers, but getting them to bloom can be tricky if they have not been fed the right fertiliser. It is important that an orchid is being properly cared for and its sunlight, watering or temperature needs have been met, but if they are […]
Mexican official who led war on drugs jailed for 38 years for accepting bribes | US news
Genaro Garcia Luna, the official who for several years led Mexico’s fight against the country’s violent drug trade, was sentenced to more than 38 years in US prison for accepting bribes from the cartels he was supposed to fight. The US district judge Brian Cogan announced the sentence at a hearing in Brooklyn federal court […]