American GIs sacrificed their bodies and their lives, their hopes, dreams and loves, during World War II. They also sacrificed their Christmases. The pain, fear and loneliness that the Greatest Generation suffered during four horrific Decembers of World War II were evident
On November 19, 1977 tragedy struck the tiny island of Madeira after TAP Flight 425 hydroplaned and overshot the tiny runway at Funchal Airport, falling off the end and exploding, killing 131 of the 164 passengers and crew onboard. The following year,
Manchester United must have the courage to play football to avoid being “eaten alive” by Liverpool at Anfield this weekend, according to Gary Neville. Red Devils fans will travel to Merseyside on Sunday, fearing a repeat of last season’s 7-0 mauling. Liverpool
Nathalie Bangama is worried about where the council will move her to (Image: Jonathan Buckmaster) Families on an estate so grim they say it is like living in a shanty town have told how their traumatised children have walked in on “crackheads”
Taiwan’s 2024 election must be free from “outside interference,” Washington’s top diplomat in Taipei said on Monday, adding that U.S. policy towards the island will remain the same whomever wins. President Tsai Ing-wen and other officials have warned that China might try
A council is refusing to light Hanukkah candles out of fear they could be vandalised by protesters. Havering Council in east London has decided not to display the candles outside its town hall in Romford because it would be an “unwise” decision.
Lewis Hamilton is fearful about the prospect of missing out on Q3 in qualifying for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix this weekend and his comments speak volumes about the team’s troubles. The 2023 season comes to a close on Sunday in the
Fears of a volcanic eruption have led to the closure of the famous Blue Lagoon, a geothermal spa near the town of Grindavik, not far from the international airport. The spa’s temporary closure occurred after a series of rattling earthquakes. Grindavik has now
Workers are rapidly trying to build a wall around the Svartsengi power plant, while police are setting up checkpoints around the dangerous “red zone,” where there is a reported ominous smell of sulphur dioxide. The gas proves that magma is close to
A huge whale washed up on a Cornish beach has sparked fears among experts that the massive 16-metre mammal could explode. The 16-metre fin whale, which washed up on Fistral beach, Newquay is currently being cut up to prevent it blowing up