The number of cases of monkeypox has risen by 71, according to data released today. This brings the total number of cases in the UK to 172 after the first case was registered on May 7th. Four of the UK’s confirmed cases are in Scotland, one in Wales, two in Northern Ireland and the rest … Read more
Law enforcement outside Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Eric Thayer/Bloomberg via Getty Images After a racist shooting Earlier this month at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, and School shooting on Tuesday In Uvalde, Texas, guns have—once again—become a political issue dominating the headlines. Democrats have spent passionate requests for the government to regulate … Read more
NATO forces have also moved into heightened readiness. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on CBS News’ “Face the Nation” on Sunday that NATO nations were prepared should escalate military operations. “We have reinforced and implemented the biggest reinforcement of collective defense since the end of the Cold War, with battlegroups in the Baltic region … Read more
Loud explosions have been reported in the Russian-backed separatist held city of Donetsk as conflict between them and the Ukrainian government continues amid fears of an invasion Ukraine officials come under shelling attack on front as invasion fears rise Loud explosions have been reported in rebel-held regions in east Ukraine, as fears of a Russian … Read more
Sales of Durex condoms, KY lubricants and Veet hair removal products were boosted as customers enjoyed the chance to get out again last year following heavy lockdowns in 2020, consumer goods giant Reckitt said. The company said sales for its Intimate Wellness brands grew in 2021 by double digits, including popular product launches in China … Read more
Press play to listen to this article In the online world, the West and Russia are already at loggerheads over Ukraine. As government leaders scramble to come up with a diplomatic deal to avert all-our war in Ukraine, cybersecurity officials warn of a potential wave of Russia-backed cyberattacks that could destabilize NATO countries. Meanwhile, disinformation … Read more
Art Spiegelman poses on March 20, 2012, in Paris. (Bertrand Langlois / AFP via Getty Images) EDITOR’S NOTE: Each week we cross-post an excerpt from Katrina vanden Heuvel’s column at the WashingtonPost.com. Read the full text of Katrina’s column here. Subscribe to the nation Subscribe now for as little as $2 a month! Thank you for … Read more
Tesco boss John Allan has warned the “worst is still to come” for those on the lowest incomes. The supermarket giant chairman said today that a five per cent hike in the weekly food shop will “squeeze” the poorest in Britain. He admitted some people will have less to spend on luxuries, the Mirror reportsamid … Read more
The number of drug seizures made by police in England and Wales rose by 21 per cent during the coronavirus pandemic, figures show. Police and Border Force made a total of 223,106 drug seizures in the year to March 2021 compared with 183,646 the previous year, according to Home Office data. A report, published on … Read more
James Cleverley: Some people always have problems with bills Government Secretary James Cleverly said some people were still struggling with bills. He told Sky News: “The Chancellor will set out how we are going to support people who are struggling to pay the bills – keeping people employed, making sure their pay packets put money … Read more