Fri 16 August 2024: Britain’s poorest households saw their shopping bill rise far more than the rich in the last few years, as the cost of the cheapest groceries jumped sharply compared to premium brands. New research from the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) found “cheapflation” between 2021 and 2023 hit households with tighter budgets, […]
Continue Reading
Tue 13 August 2024: Former US President Donald Trump returned to X on Monday after nearly a year of absence. The comeback coincides with sagging poll numbers, a situation intensified by Vice President Kamala Harris’ formal nomination as the Democratic presidential nominee. In his first post since August 24, 2023, Trump shared a campaign video […]
Continue Reading
Mon 12 August 2024: A 12-year-old boy has become the youngest person to be charged over the far-right riots that broke out across England following the Southport stabbing on July 29. The boy, whose name has not been disclosed due to his age, has been charged with violent disorder in the Merseyside town, Southport on […]
Continue Reading
Mon 12 August 2024: As wildfires rage around the Greek capital, towns and villages near Athens are being evacuated. Authorities have ordered the evacuation of hospitals, a monastery, and over a dozen areas on Monday as a massive fire advanced. This blaze, which has deployed hundreds of firefighters, is the latest in a series of […]
Continue Reading
Mon 12 August 2024: Martial arts expert starts up class to help ethnic minorities learn how to deal with abuse after unrest rocked the country. At a London sports ground, Maya Hassan looks on with pride as about 30 women, nearly all Muslims and from ethnic minorities, join a self-defence class that she organised in […]
Continue Reading
Mon 12 August 2024: Cities, which traditionally began as small towns expanding their boundaries over time, are now increasingly defined by their towering structures. A groundbreaking study published in Nature Cities reveals a significant shift in urban development: cities are growing upward at a faster rate than they are spreading out. This finding has profound […]
Continue Reading
Sun 11 August 2024: The Russian Emergency Situations Ministry said Saturday that more than 76,000 residents were evacuated from the Kursk region where fighting with Ukrainian troops entered a fifth day. Residents of settlements located near the border with Ukraine and the area where clashes are ongoing were placed in points of temporary accommodation, ministry […]
Continue Reading
Sun 11 August 2024: In a bold move to enhance its artificial intelligence offerings, Meta Platforms Inc., the tech giant behind Facebook and Instagram, is offering Hollywood’s finest millions for their vocal talents. The company is currently in confidential talks with celebrated actors such as Judi Dench, Awkwafina, and Keegan-Michael Key, according to insiders familiar […]
Continue Reading
Sun 11 August 2024: US presidential candidate Donald Trump has accused Iran of hacking his campaign. The Republican nominee’s campaign team issued a statement late on Saturday claiming that the Iranian government stole and distributed sensitive internal documents. The accusation came after Microsoft issued a report detailing foreign attempts to interfere in this year’s US election campaign. The […]
Continue Reading
Sat 10 August 2024: In a vibrant display of public dissent, thousands took to the streets of Belgrade, the Serbian capital, voicing their strong opposition to the revival of a controversial lithium mining project. This mine, poised to become a significant contributor to Europe’s green energy ambitions, has reignited a heated debate in the Balkan […]
Continue Reading
