Spending summer in a city feels more like hell than a vacation, crushed by heat rays bouncing between metal skyscrapers and choked by polluting traffic fumes. But not all urban centers fit the stereotype of industrialized, overcrowded cities. In the Baltic and Scandinavian regions, cities are naturally beautiful, surrounded by lakes, fjords, and forests. Temperatures… Read More »
David Uttley can almost pinpoint the exact time his nightmare began. He was 15 and on holiday in Brittany. “I fell asleep in the sun on the beach. I couldn’t walk the next day. The sunburn was so painful.” Today, at 60, she is living with stage four melanoma cancer. Like many men growing up… Read More »
A new study of ongoing bird flu outbreaks on dairy farms describes in unprecedented detail how effectively the virus spreads between cows and from cows to other mammals, including cats and raccoons. This is an indication that the virus has developed new abilities that worry bird flu experts. Bird flu has infected more than 100… Read More »
The 2024 Olympic Games in Paris officially begin this Friday with a dazzling opening ceremony that will see 10,000 athletes from around the world sail down the River Seine. But with reports suggesting ticket sales are at an all-time low, British fans may be left enjoying a hot summer of sport in the French capital… Read More »
Critical tests will be conducted and approved this weekend Boeing’s Starliner capsule can it be transported safely two-man crew The rover returned to Earth despite problems that arose early in the mission, officials said Thursday. Unexpected helium leaks and broken maneuvering thrusters were discovered Ship’s rendezvous point The flight to the International Space Station in… Read More »
MILAN — “My family has run the company for more than a century and we have been here for at least as long,” said Gildo Zegna, chairman and CEO of the Ermenegildo Zegna Group. “We have always run it with a long-term vision and that will not change. Our aim is to create a much… Read More »
Soft, white, powdery beaches, clear turquoise waters, exotic gardens, vineyards, art studios and honesty boxes – this is Britain, but not as you know it. An idyllic part of Cornwall, the beautiful Isles of Scilly are an archipelago 30 miles west of the mainland. The heaths are full of insects, endangered birds nest on the… Read More »
Novak Djokovic issued a heartbreaking warning to tennis fans at Wimbledon this year. The 24-time Grand Slam champion from Serbia said the racket sport he has dedicated his life to is “in danger” of another sport rising. He was referring to padel. The first thing you need to know about padel is that it’s pronounced… Read More »
A public consultation process that could lead to radical changes to personal independence payments (PIP) has concluded this week. This review process was initiated by former Chancellor Rishi Sunak and announced in his ‘making sick pay’ speech in April. Shortly afterwards, the Department for Work and Pensions published a document outlining the changes proposed by… Read More »
When the sun shines in London, there are few better things to do than pack your basket and head for a picnic. With the city engulfed in a glorious heat, it’s essential to get out and enjoy every moment of it: as we’ve seen this year, it doesn’t last long. Plenty of filling picnic snacks… Read More »