Thousands of Italians rallied in Rome waving EU flags in solidarity amid divisions over European rearmament, initiated by journalist Michele Serra. President Trump’s policies have strained EU relations, prompting Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni to reluctantly support an EU plan to raise 800 billion euros for defense, despite internal criticism from right-wing groups.
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Why you can expect to see fewer slugs in the garden this spring
Experts predict a significant drop in slug populations this spring, attributed to cold winter weather and a recent dry spell by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) entomology team. This decline will benefit gardeners growing plants like lettuce, carrots, and broccoli from seed, following a record-breaking year for slugs in 2024 due to mild, wet conditions. The RHS notes that years of high slug activity typically lead to periods of lower activity, with weather playing a...
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