Israel says drone launched toward PM’s house; dozens reported killed in strikes on Gaza
The Israeli government said a drone was launched toward the prime minister’s house Saturday, with no casualties, as Iran’s supreme leader vowed that Hamas would continue its fight against Israel following the killing of the mastermind of last year’s deadly Oct. 7 attack. Sirens wailed Saturday morning in Israel, warning of incoming fire from Lebanon, […]
Houseplants that love winter and low light conditions – they ‘can’t be killed’
Certain houseplants have fewer care requirements compared to others, but it can be tricky to know which ones. Experts from Stelrard have researched to find out which houseplants are “virtually impossible” for owners to kill and how to look after them. Money tree The experts said: “Who says money doesn’t grow on trees? Well not […]
Private school campaigners liken education secretary to Nazi over VAT plan | Private schools
Members of a campaign group opposing plans to apply VAT to private school fees have targeted the education secretary Bridget Phillipson with personal abuse, accusing her of aping the tactics of Nazi Germany and labelling her a “vile hag”. A bitter row has emerged over the government’s proposed policy, amid claims from opponents that it […]
Zlatan Ibrahimovic ‘in talks over huge boxing bout’ and ex-Man Utd team-mate may join him | Football | Sport
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has held sensational talks over fighting in a competitive boxing bout. The 43-year-old hung up his football boots at the end of the 2022/23 Serie A season, and has since worked in an advisory role at AC Milan. However, he’s maintained an intense fitness schedule, regularly posting pictures of his work-outs on social […]
Rachel Reeves Budget uncertainty has UK firms ‘teetering on the edge’ | UK | News
A large number of businesses are reportedly “teetering on the edge of collapse” amid uncertainty ahead of the Budget. Shocking data revealed that thousands of British firms have been plunged into significant financial distress this year. The number of companies in financial distress surged by a third to nearly 633,000 in the three months leading […]
My prayer plant was struggling and now it’s healthier than ever with one small change
Houseplants can struggle heading into the winter months, with a change in lighting as well as temperature. This can result in them drying out more quickly, browning leaves as well as root rot if they’re being watered too much. Prayer plants, also known as maranta plants, need specific care in order to thrive. This includes […]
British Champions Day 2024: horse racing updates from Ascot – live | Horse racing
Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature At the end of a long season and often run on testing ground this is not normally a meeting for backing short-priced favourites but punters are getting stuck in. Oddschecker inform me that these are the three best-backed horses so far: […]
Montreal’s Diallo through to 1st ATP semifinal with upset of Tabilo at Kazakhstan event
Montreal’s Gabriel Diallo advanced to his first career ATP Tour semifinal with a 3-6, 6-3, 6-4, upset of Chile’s Alejandro Tabilo on Friday at the Almaty Open tennis tournament in Kazakhstan. The 23-year-old, currently ranked 118th on the ATP Tour, had six aces without committing a double fault and was broken just once in the […]
North Korean troops in Ukraine crosses a ‘red line’ for US and NATO | World | News
The use of North Korean troops by Russia in Ukraine would cross a red line for the US and NATO, according to a US intelligence chief. The US House Intelligence Chairman Michael Turner made the claim in a letter to President Joe Biden as he warned that the use of North Korean troops was an […]
Virgin Media quietly changes its TV service – will you have to pay more?
Virgin Media has quietly changed the naming and pricing of one of its most popular TV products in a move that will affect new customers more than existing ones. The broadband and TV provider launched its Stream box in 2022, a set-top box that runs over an internet connection to stream more than 150 Freeview […]