How to remove stains from socks and whiten them fast without bleach or vinegar
Keeping white laundry clean and pristine is a common struggle, especially with socks which easily become dirty, dingy, and stained after just a few uses. But fear not, for those in the know have a top tip for restoring your socks to their former glory without reaching for harsh bleach. Instead, they recommend a more […]
Ukraine war briefing: US sanctions China firms over ‘complete attack drones made for Russia’ | Ukraine
The US has unveiled its first ever sanctions against China-based companies for “directly developing and producing complete weapons systems in partnership with Russian firms” for use in Ukraine. The sanctions are for the alleged production of drones that Russia has deployed in its war against Ukraine, according to the US Treasury. Matthew Miller, spokesperson for […]
Fry hits 2-run walk-off homer in 10th as Guardians rally to stunning win over Yankees
Rookie pinch-hitter Jhonkensy Noel hit a tying homer with two outs in the ninth inning and David Fry connected for a two-run shot in the 10th, rallying Cleveland past the New York Yankees 7-5 on Thursday and pulling the Guardians to 2-1 in the AL Championship Series. Cleveland led 3-1 in the eighth before Aaron […]
Yahya Sinwar’s death offers exits from the war, but will Israel take them?
In the end, Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas leader, who masterminded the Oct. 7 attacks on Israel and then spent more than a year evading one of the largest and most destructive manhunts in history, may finally have met his demise almost by fluke. As part of a regular military patrol — rather than acting on specific intelligence […]
One food increases your risk of dying more than any other — most of us eat it
A single food item has been singled out as the worst offender when it comes to increasing the risk of premature death — and it’s one that many of us eat regularly. The perils of ultra-processed foods are becoming more widely acknowledged, with thousands joining Professor Tim Spector’s Zoe diet and nutrition programme. However, even among […]
Middle East crisis live: Iran says Sinwar killing will strengthen ‘spirit of resistance’; US signals push for Gaza ceasefire | Israel-Gaza war
Iran says manner of Sinwar’s death will strengthen ‘spirit of resistance’ Iran’s mission to the UN has said the circumstances of Yahya Sinwar’s death will strengthen the “spirit of resistance”. Sinwar was apparently killed while fighting Israeli forces in Rafah, rather than hiding in a bunker as Israel had consistently portrayed him. A still from […]
Ontario Hockey League will co-operate with investigation into sexual assault allegation
The Ontario Hockey League says it is taking recent sexual assault allegations against eight former players “very seriously” and will co-operate with any police investigation into the claims. A woman alleged in a CTV report that aired Wednesday that she was sexually assaulted by eight OHL players in November 2014 at a house where a […]
‘He is God’s problem now’: Texan pays tribute to funny, foul-mouthed father in obituary
As It Happens6:57‘He is God’s problem now’: Texan pays tribute to funny, foul-mouthed father in obituary One of Charles Boehm’s last memories of his father is when he nearly burned his tent down during a family camping trip, then spent the rest of the day swearing about it like a sailor. “A nice man, he […]
Prevent weed growth using an 89p ‘lifesaver’ that keeps soil healthy
As the chilly nights draw in, it’s critical to shield your beloved garden. Don’t let your painstaking efforts in transforming your dull backyard into a blooming haven be undone. With October upon us, now is the prime time for garden prep ahead of the harsh winter months that can devastate your soil’s health; and let’s […]
Japan general election: what would it take for the ruling LDP party to be ousted? | Japan
Bruised by months of financial scandals, a cost-of-living crisis and unpopular leaders, some might be forgiven for expecting to see the end of Japan’s beleaguered ruling Liberal Democratic party (LDP), which has been in office for most of the past seven decades. The election on 27 October will take place a year earlier than many […]