Thu 12 February 2026: Fan fury grows, with Man U supporters accusing tycoon of echoing ‘far-right narratives’ that have ‘real-world’ impact. Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe is facing a growing backlash after claiming this week that the United Kingdom had been “colonised by immigrants”, stoking racial hostilities pushed by the far right. Politicians, campaigners and […]

Wed 11 February 2026: There’s a peculiar ritual in many kitchens: reaching past the crisp, pristine tea towel hanging on the oven door to grab the threadbare, slightly greying one shoved in the drawer. We all know that old faithful dries dishes better, even if we can’t quite explain why. It seems counter-intuitive – shouldn’t […]

Thu 12 February 2026: A draft Gaza proposal led by US-backed mediators envisions Hamas surrendering weapons capable of striking Israel while temporarily retaining some small arms, according to officials, signaling a potential shift in efforts to demilitarize the enclave after years of war, Anadolu reports. The plan, prepared by an international team that includes President Donald […]

Thu 12 February 2026: Pakistan Supreme Court orders medical review after report reveals severe vision loss of jailed former premier. Islamabad, Pakistan – A court-appointed lawyer has claimed that jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan has been left with just 15 percent vision in his right eye after authorities allegedly ignored his complaints for three months, […]

Thu 12 February 2026: Burkina Faso’s transitional parliament unanimously approved a bill on Monday to ban all political parties and formations. This legislative move allows the military junta, led by Captain Ibrahim Traore, to consolidate control over the Sahel nation. The new law repeals the existing charter of political parties and legislation relating to the […]

Thu 12 February 2026: The company did not initially provide a number of affected connections and passengers, but said that the strike action is leading to “extensive cancellations”. German airport association ADV estimated that more than 460 flights will be cancelled, with almost 70,000 passengers affected. Departure boards for Frankfurt and Munich, Lufthansa’s hubs in […]

Thu 10 October 2024: One in eight girls, women raped or sexually assaulted before age 18, UNICEF says More than 370 million girls and women alive today, or one in every eight worldwide, experienced rape or sexual assault before the age of 18, the United Nations children’s agency said yesterday, Reuters reported. The number rises to 650 […]

Thu 12 February 2026: The company did not initially provide a number of affected connections and passengers, but said that the strike action is leading to “extensive cancellations”. German airport association ADV estimated that more than 460 flights will be cancelled, with almost 70,000 passengers affected. Departure boards for Frankfurt and Munich, Lufthansa’s hubs in […]

Tue 26 November 2024:   What does the wave of coups in the Sahel mean for its people? Since 2020, Central and West Africa have faced more than 10 coup attempts. Meanwhile, global powers are shifting, as Russia eclipses France and the United States in the region’s geopolitics. In a region where people are demanding security […]

Thu 29 January 2026: Eating leftovers can be a great way to save money, diversify your cooking repertoire and reduce food waste. But eating leftover food can also be risky as these foods have already been exposed to bacteria in the environment. If you haven’t stored and re-heated leftovers correctly, you could be putting yourself […]

Fri 12 April 2024: JALEBIS INGREDIENTS 140 g cake flour 2 T cornflour 1/2 t baking powder 2 T clarified butter 1/4 t saffron threads 190 ml thick plain yoghurt Water (optional) Canola oil, for deep-frying Gold leaf, to garnish For the sugar syrup: 140 g sugar 250 ml water 1/4 t saffron threads, toasted […]