France plunged into further chaos as fibre optic network ‘sabotaged’ following arson attack last week
Fibre optic cables have been ‘sabotaged’ in Paris with reports of several internet operators being impacted. Local media reports new major sabotage of long distance cables took place last night…
Blinken says US has ‘serious concerns’ about Venezuelan election
US secretary of state Antony Blinken said America has “serious concerns” about the announced result of Venezuela’s presidential election that authorities say was won by incumbent Nicolas Maduro. Speaking in…
State pension age could be raised to 71 as triple lock to raise taxes by £1,200: ‘Unaffordable!’
Taxpayers will be forced to fork over an extra £1,200 over the next five years if the state pension triple lock remains in place, according to experts. Research conducted by…
Breast cancer survivor treks 24 peaks in 48 hours to ‘cherish feeling alive’
A breast cancer survivor has completed one of her “toughest” challenges yet by trekking across 24 peaks in 48 hours to “cherish the moments that you’re given to feel alive”.…
Victor Lindelof boosts Manchester United after Leny Yoro suffers injury
Manchester United defender Victor Lindelof is back in full training and set for a timely return after new signing Leny Yoro sustained an injury on their pre-season tour of the…
Energy watchdog outlines steps to drive flexible power use
Britain’s energy watchdog has announced moves to help drive flexible electricity use as the UK increasingly switches to wind and solar power under aims to make savings of up to…
Woman makes £1,200 a day – and says anyone can do it
A mum has shared her secret to raking in over £1,000 in a single day, claiming it’s something anyone can do. Helen Pritchard struck gold by registering her home with…
California firefighters make progress amid blaze devastation
Firefighters have made progress partly thanks to improving weather in the battle against wildfires covering massive areas and leaving a trail of damage in the western United States. Further evacuations…
The birth of the Irish Republican Brotherhood and why they disappeared after the Easter Rising
The 1916 Easter Rising was organised by a tiny group of conspirators. They were the Military Council of the Irish Republican Brotherhood. Formed in 1858, the IRB was a small,…
Drivers of these vehicles will have to pay car tax from next year
Millions of drivers have been alerted to a significant change in car tax rules that will come into effect next year. Starting from April 2025, electric vehicle (EV) owners will…