Britain’s government will ban the sale of disposable vapes and limit their cornucopia of flavors to prevent children from becoming addicted to nicotine, officials said Monday. It also plans to stick to a contentious proposal to ban today’s young people from ever buying cigarettes. It is currently illegal to sell vapes or tobacco to children under 18 in the … Read more
By Danica Kirka | Associated Press LONDON — King Charles III is doing well after undergoing a “corrective procedure” for an enlarged prostate, Queen Camilla said Friday as she left the private hospital where he was being treated. The 75-year-old monarch was admitted to the London Clinic, where the Princess of Wales, his daughter-in-law, is … Read more
The US and UK have traditionally enjoyed a so-called special relationship as close allies bound by a common language. But that goodwill has been jeopardised by an American academic who claims that the recipe for a perfect cup of tea includes a pinch of salt. Michelle Francl, a professor of chemistry at Bryn Mawr College … Read more
The Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists aim to recognize and support early-career scientists who have the potential to make transformative scientific breakthroughs. Three Indian Scientists Win UK’s Prestigious Blavatnik Awards; About Professor Rahul Nair, Malik And Tanmay Bharat London: Three Indian scientists have been awarded the prestigious Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists in the UK. … Read more
A mother-of-three collapsed and died while giving a eulogy at a family funeral in a “terrible blow” for onlooking loved ones. Sarah Healey, 39, was speaking at the funeral of her father-in-law in Surrey, England in November when she “suddenly collapsed”. The nurse is believed to have suffered a cardiac arrest. Watch the latest News … Read more
IRANIAN-backed Houthi militants are desperately trying to acquire more weapons needed to ramp up their missile strikes, according to US intelligence. After a dramatic escalation in the attacks against ships in the Red Sea, the rebel group are thought to be preparing for a strike on Western forces now. 5 Houthi rebels are thought to … Read more
Normalising ties between Israel and Saudi Arabia is a key element of ending the war with Hamas and a game-changer for the entire Middle East, Israeli President Isaac Herzog said on Thursday at the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in the Swiss town of Davos. “It’s still delicate, it’s fragile, and it will take a … Read more
Britain’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Wednesday he will introduce measures to overturn the convictions of more than 700 post office branch managers who were wrongly accused of theft or fraud because of a faulty computer system. “Today I can announce that we will introduce new primary legislation to make sure that those convicted … Read more
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh received Guard of Honour at the Horse Guard Parade Ground in London on January 09. Notably, the Defence Minister is on a two-day visit to the United Kingdom. He will discuss bilateral issues with his counterpart Secretary of State for Defence Grant Shapps, the Ministry of Defence (MoD). The Defence Minister … Read more
When retired postman Rodney Holbrook set up cameras to try to find out who was tidying his shed almost every night, he found an unexpected helper scurrying around his workbench. The black-and-white, night-vision footage revealed that a tiny mouse was behind the mysterious tidying, helpfully moving objects left on the workbench into a box. WATCH … Read more
