Dogs and drones used in hunt for racoons which escaped zoo on Isle of Wight

A senior UK government minister has strongly criticized Israeli attacks on Palestinians, calling them unjustifiable and urging for them to cease immediately. The health secretary, Wes Streeting, expressed his dismay at the recent escalation of violence, with nearly 700 Palestinians killed in the past week and over 50,000 since the conflict began. Despite diplomatic efforts, Streeting feels powerless in the face of the ongoing bloodshed and destruction, emphasizing the need for Israel to halt its...

A new study found that taking a brisk walk twice a week can reduce the risk of depression, lower back pain, and cholesterol levels in new mothers. The British Journal of Sports Medicine recommends at least two hours of moderate or vigorous exercise per week in the first three months postpartum, along with muscle strengthening workouts and pelvic floor muscle training to prevent urinary incontinence. Experts stress the importance of physical activity, sedentary behavior, and...

UN Secretary-General António Guterres addressed the General Assembly, emphasizing the ongoing impact of systemic racism, economic exclusion, and racial violence on people of African descent, urging governments to acknowledge the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade and take action. The International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade commemorates the abolition of the slave trade in 1807 and highlights the enduring legacies of slavery and colonialism. Mr. Guterres called...

Marc and Cecile are closing their popular chip shop 't Smulhoekske in Nieuwrode, Belgium after nearly 35 years due to issues with Bompa Frit, despite planning a celebration for their customers and their famous ox tongue in Madeira sauce. If the building doesn't sell, they may reopen for 6 months before retiring, as mentioned in the Brussels Morning Newspaper. Full Article

The Royal Navy has shadowed three Russian ships, including the Admiral Vladimirskiy accused of mapping the UK's undersea infrastructure, through the English Channel using HMS Cattistock, Wildcat helicopter, HMS Somerset, and RFA Tidesurge. This operation involved close monitoring and escorting to ensure safe passage through the busy shipping lane. These missions are part of ongoing efforts to track Russian vessels returning from the Mediterranean, with HMS Somerset being deployed multiple times in the past month...

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...