The BBC faces fresh fury over ‘outrageous’ plans to hike the licence fee (Image: GETTY) The BBC faces fresh fury over “outrageous” plans to hike the licence fee by the largest amount in more than 20 years. Campaigners warned the expected £13
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine that has led to a substantial flow of military aid to Kyiv from the United States and Europe made Ukraine the world’s third largest importer of arms in 2022, a Swedish think tank said Monday. The Stockholm International
A study of DNA extracted from fossil eggshells is helping to shine a light on the largest ever birds (Image: Bonnie Koopmans / Alicia Grealy) A study of DNA extracted from fossil eggshells is helping to shine a light on the largest
A doomsday scenario based on the current poll of polls could see the Conservatives drop to the fourth-placed Parliamentary party with a mere 32 seats. The calculations based on all the recent polls carried out by the prediction website Electoral Calculus suggests
A shopping centre formerly known as one of the largest in Europe is now deserted with just a few shops open. Shopping City in Runcorn opened in 1972 to great aplomb, forming part of Runcorn’s New Town. Fast-forward over 50 years and
Comment on this story Comment NPR plans to cut about 100 employees — roughly 10 percent of its workforce — in one of the largest layoffs in the nonprofit news giant’s 53-year history. “Our financial outlook has darkened considerably over recent weeks,”
Michael Jordan is celebrating his 60th birthday in a huge way. The six-time NBA champion donated $10 million to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the largest the organization has received in its 43-year history. “For the past 34 years, it’s been an honor to
The discovery of a record-breaking dinosaur footprint confirms the Yorkshire coastline was a popular hunting ground for a Jurassic predator. This fascinating fossil was found on a Filey beach by archaeologist Marie Woods, 30, while she was out foraging for shellfish for her
An “ecstatic” lottery winner has won the £1.67billion Powerball reward in the largest lottery payout ever. Officials from the California Lottery disclosed on Tuesday that Edwin Castro had won the record-breaking $2.04billion rollover amount back in November. The proceeds from ticket sales
A “ecstatic” lottery winner has won the £1.68billion Powerball reward, making it the largest lottery payout ever. Officials from the California Lottery disclosed on Tuesday that Edwin Castro had won the record-breaking rollover amount, which is almost £1.38 billion, back in November.