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Taco prices are going up in Mexico and a certain soapy herb is to blame
Read More A cilantro shortage has lead to a spike in price for the herb – and that is making tacos more expensive in Mexico. A cilantro shortage has lead to a spike in price for the herb – and that is making tacos more expensive in Mexico.
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‘I cast spells at the audience’: Bat for Lashes on howling, magic and new documentary on witch trials
Read More Natasha Khan joins Suranne Jones to speak out for women persecuted in the infamous trials – and channels their powers on stage In between performing songs from her new album on her current UK tour, Natasha Khan, AKA Bat for Lashes, spends some time howling at the audience and furiously hitting the stage…
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New Caledonia pro-independence leader charged
Read MoreChristian Tein is one of 11 pro-independence figures arrested following the unrest.Christian Tein is one of 11 pro-independence figures arrested following the unrest.
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US aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea amid tensions with North Korea
Read MoreUSS Theodore Roosevelt to participate in joint military exercises between the United States, South Korea and Japan.USS Theodore Roosevelt to participate in joint military exercises between the United States, South Korea and Japan.
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Starmer says he is proud of Labour record on women’s rights after JK Rowling criticism
Read More Author accused party of abandoning women who took issue with its transgender rights policy Keir Starmer has said he is proud of Labour’s history on women’s rights after JK Rowling said she would struggle to support the party because of its stance on transgender rights. Starmer told reporters on Saturday that he was…
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Lauren Boebert was dodging foam pool noodles in one of her final campaign appearances
Read More The controversial gun-loving Republican is having to persuade voters in a district she’s just moved to that they should help her get back to Congress The controversial gun-loving Republican is having to persuade voters in a district she’s just moved to that they should help her get back to Congress
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‘There’s a lot of people here who don’t like Boebert’: Get ready for a seriously messy primary
Read More Scandal-ridden congresswoman has Trump’s backing in her bid to win a district across the state from her current seat Scandal-ridden congresswoman has Trump’s backing in her bid to win a district across the state from her current seat
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Parisians threaten to poop in the Seine to protest pollution ahead of Olympics
Read More“Because after putting us in sh*t it’s up to them to bathe in our sh*t,” a website for the protest says.”Because after putting us in sh*t it’s up to them to bathe in our sh*t,” a website for the protest says.
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Israeli forces pound Gaza after al-Mawasi tent camp attack kills 25
Read MoreRed Cross says ‘heavy-calibre projectiles’ landed metres from its office in the designated safe zone in the south.Red Cross says ‘heavy-calibre projectiles’ landed metres from its office in the designated safe zone in the south.
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Three missing in Swiss floods as Alpine resort Zermatt cut off
Read MoreHeavy rain and melting snow leaves Zermatt completely isolated.Heavy rain and melting snow leaves Zermatt completely isolated.
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West ‘provoked’ Ukraine conflict – Nigel Farage
Read More NATO and EU expansion plans made Russia believe the West posed a threat, the Eurosceptic firebrand has said Western powers essentially goaded Russia into launching a military operation against Ukraine by refusing to abandon plans for NATO and EU enlargement, Nigel Farage, leader of the Reform UK party, has said. In an interview…
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What’s behind deaths at this year’s Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia?
Read MoreHundreds of people are feared to have died and several countries have opened investigations.Hundreds of people are feared to have died and several countries have opened investigations.
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‘We’re trying to change the festival world’: how south Asian music is transforming Glastonbury
Read More This year is my first Glastonbury – and the first time south Asian artists will have their own space. It’s long overdue My most frequently used sentence in the past few months has probably been: “I managed to get a Glastonbury ticket.” After years of trying, I will finally be setting foot in Worthy…
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Michael Mosley’s wife wants to continue work that gave husband ‘so much joy’
Read More Dr Clare Bailey posts tribute to ‘adventurous man’ saying his work gave him ‘such a sense of purpose’ The widow of Michael Mosley has posted an emotional tribute to her husband and said she plans to continue the work that gave him “so much joy and such a sense of purpose”. Mosley, a…
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France, China launch satellite in attempt to explore the universe
Read MoreChina’s advances in space exploration are outpacing those of the US and attracting partners from Europe and Asia.China’s advances in space exploration are outpacing those of the US and attracting partners from Europe and Asia.
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Hawaii Five-0 star Taylor Wily dies aged 56
Read MoreThe actor had a recurring role as Kamekona Tupuola in the crime drama series.The actor had a recurring role as Kamekona Tupuola in the crime drama series.
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Farage ‘playing into Putin’s hands’ with Ukraine claims, says Sunak
Read More Reform leader’s ‘appeasement’ of Russian president is danger to security of Britain and allies, PM says UK election live – latest updates Nigel Farage’s claim that the west provoked Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was “completely wrong and only plays into Putin’s hands”, Rishi Sunak has said. The prime minister was speaking after Farage…
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North Macedonia’s parliament prepares to vote on a proposed center-right government
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Ancient Mayan vase purchased by US woman for $4 returned to Mexico
Read More Anna Lee Dozier bought ceramic vessel at Maryland thrift store but it will now reside in Mexico City’s main museum Mexico has regained a lost ancient Maya vase because of a US woman who bought the artefact for less than $5 at a thrift store. Anne Lee Dozier recently received an expression of…
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Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, criticized for saying West provoked Putin to invade Ukraine
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Russia’s talking about a 6th-generation fighter jet while its Su-57 sits out the Ukraine war
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Wikipedia’s political bias is spreading to AI – study
Read More The online encyclopedia’s apparent prejudice against right-wing politicians is influencing AI responses, research suggests Wikipedia has a tendency to portray right-wing political figures in a negative light, a pattern that is feeding into AI large language models (LLMs) that harvest data from the online encyclopedia, a US-based conservative think-tank has claimed. A report…
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Russian strikes continue to target Ukrainian energy facilities
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Mum’s thanks for support as son recovers after Germany crash
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Do elephants really call to each other by name?
Read MoreResearch conducted in Kenya has revealed that elephants use individual names.Research conducted in Kenya has revealed that elephants use individual names.
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Britain’s richest family sentenced after exploiting staff in Swiss mansion
Read More Prosecutors claimed four members of family underpaid staff and gave them little freedom to leave Geneva mansion A Swiss court has handed jail sentences to four members of Britain’s richest family for exploiting Indian staff at their Geneva mansion. The Hindujas, who were not present in court, were acquitted of human trafficking but…
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US shutting down Russian visa center – Moscow’s ambassador
Read More The Americans are also trying to make Russia’s diplomats “hide behind embassy walls,” but this won’t happen, Anatoly Antonov has said The US authorities are closing both offices of the Russian visa center in the country and depriving Russia’s diplomats of tax exemption, Moscow’s ambassador to Washington, Anatoly Antonov, has said. The Russia…
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Justin Timberlake admits ‘tough week’ after arrest
Read MoreThe singer was arrested for driving while intoxicated in New York on Tuesday.The singer was arrested for driving while intoxicated in New York on Tuesday.
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Tunisian president sacks religious official after Hajj heat deaths
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Meet Wild Thang, voted world’s ugliest dog
Read MoreThe Pekingese took out the spot, relegating a one-eyed pug in a wheelchair to second place.The Pekingese took out the spot, relegating a one-eyed pug in a wheelchair to second place.
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Restaurateur Jeremy King continues comeback with opening of the Park
Read More After losing his empire in 2022, the lauded host is opening a ‘new world grand cafe’ in London’s Bayswater This month, Jeremy King will open the Park, an all-day restaurant in Bayswater. It is the second of three big 2024 openings for the lauded restaurateur, who was behind the heydays of some of…
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Network Ten requests Bruce Lehrmann pay $200,000 security against cost of appeal
Read More Network asks court to dismiss appeal if Lehrmann fails to comply if such an order is made Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Network Ten is asking a court to dismiss Bruce Lehrmann’s appeal against his defamation defeat if he cannot pay the broadcaster $200,000 in…
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Top US State Department official for Israel-Palestine affairs resigns
Read MoreAndrew Miller cited family reasons but resignation is latest from Biden administration since Israel’s war on Gaza began.Andrew Miller cited family reasons but resignation is latest from Biden administration since Israel’s war on Gaza began.
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German vice chancellor warns China of consequences of Russia stance
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Invasive ‘mystery’ snail sightings prompt warnings in Georgia
Read More An invasive “mystery” snail has been discovered in a Georgia lake, the state’s Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) has said. An invasive “mystery” snail has been discovered in a Georgia lake, the state’s Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) has said.