Vladimir Putin appears to have brought back to life a feared counter-intelligence organisation dating back to the Soviet era. In the early 1940s, URSS dictator Joseph Stalin created the SMERSH, an umbrella organisation including three independent counter-intelligence forces part of the Red
Environmental regulators have brought several criminal charges against an airport accused of polluting the third-longest river in the UK with de-icer that is used on planes. Derby Railway Angling Club campaigned for years on the matter following the River Trent’s and the
With the current war in Israel resulting in the cancellation of many planned tours and pilgrimages to the Holy Land, the Magdala Tourist Center in the biblical town of Magdala is offering a “virtual pilgrimage” during Advent to help bring the Holy
Real Madrid starboy Jude Bellingham has been snubbed in favour of Barcelona legend Lionel Messi after Real Betis defender Aitor Ruibal was asked if the England international was the best player in the world. Bellingham and Ruibal both scored on Saturday as
A church in Bethlehem, the biblical birthplace of Jesus, is receiving attention for its decision to redesign its Christmas nativity scene to reflect the impact of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Just weeks before Christmas, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bethlehem, located in
Prince Harry’s “right hand man” who served for Prince William for years has taken the top job to run the Invictus Games. Nick Booth has been appointed as interim CEO of Vancouver and Whistler 2025 – which will feature winter sports for
TNT Sports host Reshmin Chowdhury poked fun at Bukayo Saka in a hilarious post-match interview following Arsenal’s big win over Lens. The Gunners breezed past their French opposition at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night to book their spot in the Champions
Amidst growing concerns that a mystery “respiratory virus” may actually be the onset of something more serious, China’s residents have resumed masking and social distancing. Despite this growing concern, officials insist that masking and social distancing is merely a precaution. A surge
A critically endangered Sumatran rhino was born in Indonesia’s western island of Sumatra on Saturday, the second Sumatran rhino born in the country this year and a welcome addition to a species that currently numbers fewer than 50 animals. A female named
Luis Diaz’s father was spotted among the Liverpool supporters celebrating Trent Alexander-Arnold’s goal on Saturday afternoon. The right-back scored a late equaliser against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium, sending the away fans into a frenzy. Luis Manuel Diaz was kidnapped in