Residents of a small Russian city were startled after a small river suddenly turned bright green recently, according to local reports. Locals are calling for tests amid toxic pollution fears in the waterway in Penza, located 400 miles southeast of Moscow. “A
Hagari said Israel has improved its offensive and defensive capabilities in recent months. “We will know how to act where needed,” he said. Hagari added that the head of the US military’s Central Command, Gen. Erik Kurilla, arrived in Israel for a
MADRID (AP) — Spain’s government said Monday it plans to scrap so-called “golden visas” that allow wealthy people from outside the European Union to obtain residency permits on investing more than half a million euros (dollars) in real estate. Socialist Prime Minister
Police have cordoned off a street in Stockport, near Manchester, and the bomb squad is on the scene after an incident. Residents of Woodhall Crescent, beside Reddish Vale Country Park, have been ordered to stay indoors. A large emergency services presence is also
People have complained they “can’t breathe” after a mysterious smell started emanating from two nations. Emergency services in Helsinki, Finland, said on Sunday that locals have reported an unusual odour emanating from the area and Russia, with some people complaining online. The
Northern Agenda Blackpool: Road to the Election Blackpool South, so well known for its famous illuminations, is set to be the centre of political attention with a by-election on May 2 after former Tory MP Scott Benton resigned over a scandal involving
Cheeky squirrels are using scaffolding to sneak into homes and steal their food, leaving residents “petrified”. The crafty creatures have been climbing through windows at Sumner Buildings, near the Tate Modern in London. The City of London Corporation put up the scaffolding
In winter or early spring in Beijing, some residents engage in a tradition dating back to the Qing Dynasty where they play fetch with birds. This tradition traces back to the 17th century to the early 20th century. Only around 50 to
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Canada’s immigration minister said Thursday the country will set targets to reduce the number of new temporary residents in the country. Marc Miller said it’s the first time Canada will do this. The federal government plans to decrease
A £4.4m mega-project has outraged residents who have said it is killing local businesses in the small village of Castleton in Rochdale, Greater Manchester. As part of the scheme, a bicycle lane has been installed on Manchester Road as part of a