Minister rejected plans for national service two days before Tory pledge

The UK has revoked accreditation for a Russian diplomat and spouse in response to Russian accusations of spying and harassment of British diplomats, leading to a series of tit-for-tat expulsions. The Foreign Office accused Russia of fabricating claims and seeking to close the British Embassy in Moscow, resulting in the UK taking immediate reciprocal action. Multiple expulsions have occurred amid deteriorating Russia-UK relations since Moscow's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, with both countries accusing each...

Eagle-eyed home cooks noticed that PYREX and pyrex are separate companies with different glass materials. The podcast Confused Breakfast revealed that Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers used footage from a Japanese series called Super Sentai, with only unmasked scenes being original. Haim Saban adapted the show for US audiences, incorporating both American and Japanese footage to create a culturally diverse viewing experience. Fans were surprised by the revelation, with some noting discrepancies in the show's production...

Footage has been released of the moment two ships collided in the North Sea, resulting in a massive fireball. The US-flagged MV Stena Immaculate was hit by the MV Solong, with the Solong's captain arrested for gross negligence manslaughter. Both ships had crew members escape, but one is missing, and environmental concerns exist due to spilled oil. Full Article

Lina Angelov's article on Unsplash discusses the reasons why cats and dogs exhibit affectionate behaviors such as licking. Cats may lick their owners as a form of allogrooming to strengthen social bonds, while dogs may steal shoes due to reassurance from the owner's scent. Cats' scratchy tongues are designed to distribute saliva for grooming purposes, while dogs have different hunting techniques that do not require this feature. Full Article

Daniel Dubois is in talks to rematch Oleksandr Usyk at Wembley for the undisputed heavyweight titles after their controversial first fight in August 2023. Usyk currently holds the WBC, WBA, and WBO belts, while Dubois is the IBF champion. Talks are underway for all four belts to be on the line in a potential rematch, with Usyk vacating the IBF title to proceed with the fight. Full Article

Scarlett Johansson made it clear in an InStyle interview that she has a personal rule of not taking photos with fans while not at work, to protect her privacy. She emphasized the importance of maintaining anonymity for her children and praised singer Chappell Roan for setting boundaries with the media. Additionally, Scarlett addressed Marvel fans calling for her return as Black Widow and shared her reaction to a joke her husband Colin Jost made about...