Idris Elba, ice dancers Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, and England’s victorious women’s football and rugby teams are among the 1,157 people recognised on the New Year’s Honours list. Sir Idris, 53, who is known for his roles in The Wire and Luther, is knighted for services to young people, having founded the Elba Hope…
Health officials are issuing urgent alerts after measles was detected at Newark Airport (EWR) and Boston’s Logan International Airport (BOS) during one of the busiest holiday travel periods of the year. This development has raised significant public health concerns due to the virus’s extreme contagiousness and the high volume of travellers passing through these major hubs. What…
Getty Images Great white sharks in the Mediterranean Sea are in danger of disappearing, with illegal fishing contributing to their decline. This is according to research by US scientists, working in partnership with UK charity Blue Marine Foundation. They say some of the most threatened species – including great white sharks – are being sold…
getty images The UK government sanctioned Roman Abramovich in March 2022. The Labour Party has criticised Conservative Shadow Attorney General Lord Wolfson for acting as a lawyer for sanctioned Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich. Justice Minister Jack Richards said it was “inexcusable” for him to retain his position on the Tory frontbench while representing Mr Abramovich,…
Thailand’s “wild weed waste” has added fuel to the fire today as a Mirror investigation reveals a boom in Thai cannabis farms has led to a large number of drug mules being snared by UK authorities. Official figures obtained by the Mirror show that at least 23 tonnes of cannabis were seized at UK airports…
Introduction The announcement of solar grants for millions to reduce home energy use is highly anticipated. Governments are turning to solar power as a practical solution, not only for the planet but also for people’s wallets, as energy bills remain stubbornly high and households are experiencing financial strain. Solar energy is no longer a luxury…
Watch: ‘Trusting Time’—NewJeans discusses a court ruling in a record label dispute. Chart-topping K-pop band NewJeans’ record label, Ador, is suing one of the band’s members in what is yet another twist in their bitter year-long feud. Hybe, the record label’s parent company, confirmed to the BBC that it is suing Danielle Marsh, one of…
