Before plug-in repellents and neon flytraps, kitchens kept their own food-safe line of defense. Lemons studded with cloves have been set around and hung in pantries for centuries. They look decorative, almost festive, but they're performing a valid service backed up by chemistry. Citrus peel rele
NATO’s most senior military officer has delivered a four-word warning to Vladimir Putin over his ongoing war in Ukraine. Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, chair of NATO's military committee, said “Putin will not succeed” as he stressed the alliance stands united behind Kyiv amid rising tension
Russian authorities in a city bordering Ukraine are struggling to cope with an outbreak of mass larceny, as panic spreads through the population. Belgorod lies just 40 kilometres north of the border with Ukraine and has reluctantly found itself in the eye of a storm, ever since Vladimir Putin lau
Gold held around $4 000 an ounce after a weak start on Monday, after China ended a long-standing tax rebate for some retailers in a change that could weigh on demand in one of the world’s largest precious-metals markets.Bullion for immediate delivery rose 0.1%, after falling as much as 1
Bryan Mbeumo has been voted our Player of the Month for the second time in his short Manchester United career.The brilliant forward picked up the trophy for his exploits in August, making an immediate impact after arriving from Brentford in the summer.After Bruno Fernandes took the
Nuno Espirito Santo has praised West Ham supporters after many held a sit-in protest at the London Stadium following Sunday’s 3-1 win over Newcastle.West Ham secured their first win under Nuno, and their first win at home in nine months, with a come-from-behind victory.Goals from
The fourth series of The Witcher has arrived on Netflix, with much fanfare and anticipation, as Liam Hemsworth takes over the iconic role of Geralt of Rivia from Henry Cavill.The eight-part series was released all at once, a departure from the streaming giant's usual practice of releasing
It's not uncommon for aircraft to need to circle airports occasionally, typically due to another flight running behind schedule, or a temporary blockage on the runway. But yesterday evening, travellers aboard Air Corsica flight XK777 endured an additional thirty minutes airborne above Corsica's N
A woman who visited North Korea's glitzy beach resort has opened up about what she experienced there.The seaside retreat, Wonsan Kalma, opened in June and is located on the country's east coast, near an airport in Kangwon Region.It was originally planned to boost tourism and has bee
Western Uganda — At least five people were killed as suspected attackers launched coordinated assaults on Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and police installations across Kasese, Fort Portal, and Bundibugyo districts. The incidents occurred late on Friday, October 31, and into the mornin
