New year, new food? Here’s what to know about the top diets of 2025
It’s a new year, and as resolutions take hold, many are tossing out the chocolate and candy in pursuit of a healthier, better version of themselves. With countless diets promising…
Banish window condensation with DIY dehumidifier using £2 kitchen staple
Window condensation can be a real nuisance, leading to mould, dampness, and damage to window frames, which can be both costly and harmful to health. But fear not, as there…
Full list of DWP benefit payments rising in 2025 – see how much you’ll get
From April, benefit support including Universal Credit and PIP is set to rise by 1.7%. The annual adjustment of most welfare payments is based on the inflation rate from the…
Fire at market in northern China kills at least eight people and injures 15
Authorities are investigating the cause of the blaze at a busy market in the city of Zhangjiakou, Hebei province. The fire reportedly broke out at about midday (04:00 GMT) on…
Could a board game help prepare Taiwan for war with China?
The latest development in a growing trend for ‘military boardgames’ gives players the chance to ‘defend’ Taiwan in the lead-up to a war with China. A player tests ‘2045’, a…
Father of Lockerbie bombing victim speaks out after New Orleans terror attack
The father of a Lockerbie bombing victim has said people must “remember the consequences of terrorism” in the light of a recent terror attack in New Orleans.
US prepares for former president Jimmy Carter’s funeral
Six days of funeral observances for Jimmy Carter are due to begin in Georgia, where the former US president died on December 29 at the age of 100. The first…
New Met Office warning with NI told to brace for up to 10cm of snow and some Irish Cup ties off
A fresh Met Office warning for snow and ice has been issued for Northern Ireland. Up to 10cm of snow is possible in some places, the forecaster said today. It…
New Orleans attacker: How false claims about the suspect spread
A Fox News report fuelled the spread of misinformation online – including a claim the suspect was an illegal immigrant. Wooden crosses bearing the photos of victims are seen at…
Best affordable ‘hop-across’ holiday destinations in France you need to visit in 2025
As we bid farewell to 2024, many of us are already dreaming about our 2025 holidays. Whether you’re planning a long-haul adventure or a UK staycation, there’s one option you…