President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Number 10 on Friday as the UK government promises to lead a “crackdown” on Russian oil vessels. The Ukrainian leader, who has been in the country for the European Political Community (EPC) summit, will meet the whole of the new cabinet in Downing Street to brief them on the ongoing
The virus that causes polio has been detected in sewage samples in Gaza, according to its health ministry. It said tests had been carried out with UNICEF and that the finding “exposes thousands of residents to the risk of contracting poliomyelitis”. It warned of a potential “new health disaster” if action isn’t taken. Polio mainly
By Howard Bloom There is a sudden movement in the Western World to take smartphones away from kids. It started in the summer of 2022 when social psychologist Jonathan Haidt at New York University, the father of two adolescents, was writing a book about what he called “the pervasive negative effects of the internet and
It pays to be related to a Hollywood A-lister—literally. Just ask Claim to Fame‘s 11 season three contestants, who are all competing to win a $100,000 prize by protecting their true identities. Co-hosted by Kevin Jonas and Franklin Jonas, the ABC reality series challenges the hopefuls to uncover each other’s celebrity relatives in an effort
The prime minister has announced £84m of new funding for African and Middle Eastern countries in an attempt to tackle the migration crisis “at source”. Speaking in a press conference at Blenheim Palace, where a raft of leaders have been meeting for a European Political Community (EPC) summit, Sir Keir Starmer said the new money
Over the years, there have been plenty of movies and TV shows that center around planes. But for many of us out there, flying can be a scary experience… especially if you don’t do it often. And as such, these are 32 movies you should never watch on an Airplane if you’re scared of flying.
Have you ever wanted a pair of shoes that you can comfortably wear to any occasion without compromising style? Oxfords are just too dressy for jeans, and sometimes, loafers are too relaxed for suits. This is where derby shoes come in. They’re cozier than regular formal footwear and classier than sneakers—ultimate versatility. I searched far
The Bank of England has revealed disruption to some major financial transactions due to a “global payments issue”. In a statement, the Bank said its high value CHAPS service – which handles payments worth hundreds of billions of pounds each day – was affected and that had resulted in delays. They usually involve transactions between
Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. Free George R. R. Martin from The Winds of Winter As part of “Spicy Takes Week” at Polygon, Maddy Myers takes a new angle on the unprecedented situation George R.R. Martin finds himself in. Rather
A senior minister has told the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry that accountability for the scandal lies with the government, while the leader of the Liberal Democrats said he was lied to by senior executives at the company. Pat McFadden now serves as the most senior minister in the Cabinet Office, aside from the prime
The man who tried to assassinate Ronald Reagan has disavowed violence in the wake of the attempt on Donald Trump’s life. John Hinckley Jr, who wounded the former US president during an attack in 1981, wrote on X: “Violence is not the way to go. Give peace a chance.” The post on Wednesday came days after Mr Trump
Kourtney Kardashian is hoping to keep up with breastfeeding for the foreseeable future. The Kardashians star has no plans to stop nursing her and husband Travis Barker‘s 8-month-old son Rocky, sharing that she would prefer to keep doing it for ”at least a year.” After all, that’s approximately how long she breastfed 9-year-old son Reign, who she
Glen Powell may have spent his time filming Twisters chasing down big screen tornadoes in Oklahoma, but how much does he actually know about real weather? The movie star was put to the test when he was recently asked to give a real weather forecast. His Twisters research was put on true display, and Powell
JD Vance hailed Donald Trump as America’s “best hope” as he spoke about his difficult upbringing in an impoverished part of Ohio during his first speech as Republican vice-presidential candidate. Speaking on the third day of the Republican National Convention, Vance, 39 and from southern Ohio, praised Trump for his defiance after he became the
Summertime is here, and what a great opportunity to rock your beach body. Pair that with stylish swim trunks, and you’re off to a great start. However, not all shorts are built the same. Some provide discomfort with the mesh lining; others have nothing to protect your jewels with. The liners are important because they
Well, the 2024 Emmy Award nominations were announced this morning, and as usual, there were some pleasant surprises (yay for Selena Gomez!) and some upsetting snubs (nothing for The Curse?!). Despite strike-shortened seasons for many shows, it was an excellent year for TV, and the Academy had a wealth of options from which to choose.
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