Treasury sanctions prolific Caribbean drug trafficker
One of the most significant drug traffickers in the world was sanctioned on Wednesday by the Treasury Department. Source link
UN biodiversity talks hampered by ‘lack of political will’: WWF | United Nations News
A “lack of political will” is hindering the United Nations biodiversity conference, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has warned, urging participating nations to set more…
New online tool helps you only pack the essentials for travel to avoid overpacking
Nearly half of adults try to only travel with hand luggage - but one in five have had to check hand luggage into the hold…
Rep. Jackie Speier, survivor of Jonestown massacre, to retire
WASHINGTON — California Rep. Jackie Speier said Tuesday she will not run for reelection next year, the latest House Democrat to retire in the face of…
Twitch dead: Wife, dance partner Allison Holker pays tribute
Stephen “Twitch” Boss’ wife and dance partner Allison Holker paid tribute Wednesday to the late dancer and TV personality. In a statement provided to the…
Dodgers acquire reliever J.P. Feyereisen from Rays
The Dodgers acquired right-handed reliever J.P. Feyereisen in a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday morning, according to a person with knowledge of…
US marks 10-year anniversary of Sandy Hook school shooting | Gun Violence News
The Connecticut attack was one of the deadliest shootings in modern United States history, leaving 20 children and six educators dead. Officials and family members…
At least four dead after boat carrying migrants capsizes in English Channel
At least four people were killed when a small boat carrying migrants heading for British shores from France capsized in the freezing waters of the English…
HSBC to stop funding new oil and gas projects | Business and Economy News
HSBC said it would continue to finance energy companies at the corporate level to help them overhaul their businesses HSBC will stop funding new oil…
I’m a housing expert – the tips you might forget that will help keep condensation in your home to a minimum
WITH rising energy bills and plummeting temperatures, we’re all trying to keep our homes warm on a budget. Unfortunately, for some of us, keeping the…
December spending gloom falls on GOP: ‘I’m so disgusted’
And while some McCarthy allies acknowledge that a spending deal would ease their to-do list in the new Congress, few House Republicans can be counted…
Cambridge Dictionary makes definitions of ‘man’ and ‘woman’ trans-inclusive
Cambridge Dictionary has updated its definitions of ‘man’ and ‘woman’ to make the words inclusive of transgender people. Its definition of ‘man’ now reads: “An…
Ellen White: Former England and Man City striker is pregnant
White announced her retirement less than a month after winning Euro 2022England women's record goalscorer Ellen White is expecting her first child in April.The 33-year-old…
What does the future hold for brain implant technology? | TV Shows
On Wednesday, December 14 at 19:30 GMT:For decades, scientists have been developing brain-computer interfaces – technology that allows humans to control computers via the power…
Man fakes proposal on flight just to get free champagne from cabin crew
Roman Romero had his fake marriage proposal accepted and was given free champagne after he got down on one knee and asked the question in…
As elections approach, Tunisian market shelves are still bare | Business and Economy News
Tunis, Tunisia – Ilyes, a local handyman looks right then left and asks in a whisper: “Do you want milk? I can get you milk,”…
EU pledges $10bn investment in Southeast Asia during ASEAN summit | ASEAN News
Brussels hosts the leaders of Southeast Asian countries in the face of the Ukraine war and challenges from China. The EU has promised billions of…
Travel expert's top tips for Brits with flights planned during Christmas strike dates
RMT Union rail workers, PCS union Border Force members and Unite baggage handlers are going on strike over the Christmas period, potentially disrupting efforts to…
Essential Politics: Sam Bankman-Fried and the downfall of a crypto king
Early on Monday, Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced former chief executive of cryptocurrency exchange FTX (and former billionaire), made a bold prediction. “I don’t think I…
X Factor's Lucy Spraggan issues stern warning to Simon Cowell as he teases show return
Former X-Factor contestant Lucy Spraggan has given Simon Cowell some advice about a reboot, after he teased the long-running talent show's return on This Morning…