People were also urged not to panic amid a new foot-and-mouth outbreak. Ministers said there was no risk to food safety but farmers faced financial ruin following the discovery of the highly infectious disease in pigs at an abattoir in Essex. Tourism
The main crossing on the Afghan-Pakistan border remained shut Tuesday for the third straight day, officials said, after Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers earlier this week closed the key trade route and exchanged fire with Pakistani border guards. The closure has added to increasing
Russian President Vladimir Putin gave remarks Tuesday in his annual address to the nation, just one day after President Biden made a surprise visit to Ukraine. In his long-delayed state-of-the-nation address, Putin cast Russia and Ukraine as victims of Western double-dealing. He
Four years ago (2019) We revealed how Shamima Begum, 19, who fled to Syria aged 15 and married an Islamic State fighter, had been stripped of her British citizenship. She had begged the authorities to be allowed back with her new baby
Nicola Bulley’s father says “every day is a struggle” in a heartbreaking glimpse into the family’s desperate wait for news on the missing mum-of-two. Speaking three weeks to the day since Nicola disappeared while walking her springer spaniel Willow along the River
For many of us, President’s Day means a three-day weekend and an excuse to do some same shopping. But do you know the history behind how the holiday came to be? President’s Day is honoured every year on the third Monday in February
The most famous gymnast on the planet continues to melt hearts. LSU’s Olivia Dunne, who’s become a media sensation, shared messages on both Instagram and TikTok on Valentine’s Day that got her supporters in a tizzy. Olivia Dunne of LSU takes a
Research found one in 10 mothers are tired of getting make-up and skincare products, or handy appliances such as hot air brushes or air fryers – in fact almost half have either thrown away, given them away or not used them. Instead
A fifth day of nationwide strikes and protests in France Thursday tested the government’s resolve on a controversial pension reform, the flagship policy of President Emmanuel Macron’s second term. This latest in a series of protests that began last month is expected
Comment on this story Comment LONDON — Residents of a sleepy English seaside town were delighted to learn that the world-famous street artist known as Banksy chose their neighborhood to daub a new piece of poignant art timed for Valentine’s Day. But