UK supermarkets spend hundreds of millions on promotions in price war

SummaryFollowing a week of cooler, showery weather, temperatures across England and eastern Wales are set to rise, with some areas expected to reach 26C (79F) on Saturday, marking the end of May. This spring has been confirmed as the sunniest on record, with temperature and rainfall levels nearing records as well. The meteorological calendar indicates that summer begins on Sunday, June 1. Full Article

Buckingham Palace has released a list of gifts received by the royal family from 2020 to 2023, including items such as a Rolls-Royce Cullinan from the King of Bahrain for King Charles and themed gifts from the late Queen's visit to the Coronation Street set. The gifts, which also include items like a feather crown and a tea set, are given during foreign visits and are not considered personal property, as they become part of...

Hormel Foods Corporation recalled over 256,000 pounds of its Dinty Moore beef stew due to potential contamination with wooden fragments, following consumer complaints reported to the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The affected 20-ounce cans, produced on February 4, 2025, bear a best-by date of February 2028 and lot number T02045. While there have been no reported illnesses, customers are advised to dispose of or return the products and contact Hormel for further information....

Colin Bidwell, on vacation in Sousse, Tunisia, faced a life-threatening situation on June 26, 2015, when terrorist Seifeddine Rezgui opened fire on the beach, killing 38 people, including 30 Brits. Initially confused by the gunfire, Colin ultimately fled into the ocean, praying for safety, and was rescued by a local. The traumatic experience left lasting effects on him and his wife Chris, who both struggle with anxiety and heightened awareness in public spaces, reflecting on...

Pope Leo XIV showcased impressive reflexes during his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square on May 28, 2025, by catching a plush doll resembling himself thrown by a fan while riding in his popemobile. The 69-year-old pontiff's one-handed catch, which went viral, raised discussions about his security, as some expressed concern over a member of the public being able to toss an item into the popemobile. Despite these concerns, security experts affirmed that the...

A four-year-old boy named Antonio Quinn was severely injured in a dog attack by a Pocket Bully while visiting a friend's house on May 26. His mother, Amanda Holmes, described the horrific injuries, noting he was left bloodied with wounds on his cheeks, chin, and thigh, but he managed to escape thanks to a family friend's intervention. Antonio was hospitalized for three hours for treatment, and while he is recovering, both the attacking dog and...