‘Kids are still struggling’ Five years on, how the Covid pandemic changed life on a single UK street

Gordon Brown's former national security adviser criticized Donald Trump's team as "unbelievably stupid" after a journalist was mistakenly added to a group chat discussing plans to strike the Houthis in Yemen. The incident was described as "absolutely extraordinary" and an "appalling breach of security" by retired admiral Lord West of Spithead and former defence secretary Sir Malcolm Rifkind. Despite calls for a review of intelligence-sharing arrangements with the US, senior officials in the Trump administration...

Four alpacas were shot dead at a farm in Cambridgeshire, with one surviving but paralyzed. Owner Dawn French called the attack "senseless" and "horrific," finding the animals named Calvin, Klein, Martha, and Juniper killed in the field. Cambridgeshire Police are investigating the incident, which occurred between Saturday evening and Sunday morning, leaving Ms. French devastated and seeking justice. Full Article

According to the Kremlin, Russia and the United States are analyzing the outcome of talks in Saudi Arabia focused on a potential naval ceasefire with Ukraine, with no specific details disclosed. Russian government spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that delegations have reported back to their capitals, and there is no current plan for a three-way meeting involving Russia, the U.S., and Ukraine. Speculation exists about additional interactions between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald...

Sir Keir Starmer has warned local councils that they must demonstrate efforts to address potholes or risk losing funding for repairs. Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced an additional £4.8 billion in funding for motorways and major A-roads to tackle the growing backlog of £17 billion in repairs. Local authorities will need to publish annual progress reports to receive their share of £1.6 billion in highway maintenance funding or face potential funding cuts. Full Article

Spain offers a variety of unique food and drink experiences beyond the typical paella and tapas, such as dining on paella in Valencia by the Albufera lagoon, enjoying free tapas in Granada, going on a pintxo crawl in San Sebastián, sampling jamón in Extremadura, attending a Calçotada in Catalonia, and trying the best tortilla de patatas in Galicia. These culinary experiences showcase the diverse and delicious offerings of Spanish cuisine, providing visitors with memorable and...

Spring marks the start of a new financial year, bringing higher incomes for many through various boosts in benefits and wages. However, rising costs for household bills, including energy and council tax, are also expected. Additionally, upcoming changes to the welfare system and the concerning levels of poverty in the UK present challenges for low-income households. Full Article