President says US forces took out Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi in Syria President Joe Biden has revealed on Thursday that a US counterterrorism operation in northwestern Syria successfully took Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS) leader Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi “off the battlefield.” Reports also suggest that a dozen civilians were killed. “Last night at my direction, U.S. […]
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Report reveals how much money UK lost buying PPE over Covid
Health Department report states government bought unusable PPE at inflated prices The British government spent £12.1 billion ($16.3 billion) on personal protective equipment (PPE) as the Covid-19 pandemic raged between March 2020 and March 2021. However, £8.7 billion of this splurge has since been written off as a loss, due to defective and unsuitable equipment, […]
Poll reveals favorite to become next UK PM
Boris Johnson still enjoys popularity within his own party but not among the wider public Chancellor Rishi Sunak has been revealed to be the front-runner to secure the UK’s top job if Boris Johnson is wiped away by the ‘Partygate’ scandal. The Ipsos MORI poll, conducted for the Evening Standard between January 19 and 25, […]
Pence reveals how long it’s been since he’s spoken to Trump
The January 6 Capitol riot was “difficult” for the two, the former vice president said During an appearance on Fox News this week, former US Vice President Mike Pence was asked if he and former President Donald Trump are “good” and have spoken recently, to which Pence revealed the Republican pair have not spoken since […]
Elon Musk reveals Tesla’s top priority, and it is not cars
The high-tech company is seeking to develop a humanoid robot prototype within the year 2022 Speaking during an earnings call on Wednesday, Tesla’s co-founder and CEO, Elon Musk, announced that the company is prioritizing the development of its humanoid robot — tentatively dubbed ‘Optimus’ – in 2022. He described the project as “very important.” First […]
Minister reveals what could prevent full Partygate report being published
Liz Truss claims “security issues” may make the report “problematic to publish” Speaking to Sky News on Wednesday, the Foreign Secretary suggested that Sue Gray’s full report into the Partygate scandal may never be published. Gray’s investigation is expected this week despite the Met Police opening their own probe into a “a number of events” […]
US Navy reveals fate of fighter jet that suffered ‘mishap’ near China
Seven US Navy sailors were injured when the F-35C Lightning II stealth plane suffered a “landing mishap” during a drill The US Navy is working to recover a plane that fell into the South China Sea – which is claimed by China almost in its entirety – during a war drill this week that left […]
UN agency reveals impact of school closures during Covid
School closures have led to a loss of basic math and literacy skills and caused an array of mental health issues, the United Nations Children’s Fund said The damage to children’s education during the Covid-19 pandemic is hard to offset, with many young people losing out on “basic numeracy and literacy skills” due to school […]
Roscosmos reveals carnage of Tonga eruption in before & after photos
A Russian satellite captured the scale of the devastation from space, showing an island completely obliterated An image posted online by Russian space agency Roscosmos has revealed the devastation caused by the eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Haʻapai volcano last week, comparing the border of the two islands before and after the disaster. A satelite view […]
EU’s top diplomat reveals what he thinks about protesters attacking his building
The EU’s top diplomat, Josep Borrell, was pictured inspecting his damaged HQ in Brussels after Covid-19 protests turned violent The head of the European Union’s External Action Service on Sunday said that he “strongly condemns” what he called “senseless destruction and violence” after his agency’s headquarters were attacked by an angry mob during a massive […]
Celebrity chef reveals he employs team of ‘cultural appropriation’ advisers
Jamie Oliver was forced to address criticism over some of his ‘insensitive’ recipes in the past British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver, who has previously been subject to cultural appropriation-related criticism, has revealed that now he employs a number of experts tasked with checking his recipes for possible insensitivities. Confirming in an interview with The Sunday […]
Study reveals which alcoholic drink is best at preventing Covid
Researchers have established a connection between alcohol consumption and Covid-related risks A team of Chinese scientists has analyzed the association between consumption of various alcoholic beverages and Covid-related risks, bringing some exciting news for wine lovers and disappointment for beer fans. The researchers, from Shenzhen Kangning Hospital and Southwest Hospital, reviewed 473,957 subjects with an […]
Poll reveals how many Americans think country on ‘wrong track’
40% of respondents gave Biden’s performance an ‘F’ grade More than two-thirds of voting Americans agree President Joe Biden has taken the US down the wrong track, a new poll conducted a year into his presidency has revealed. The results showed some 68% of respondents thought the country was going in the wrong direction, while […]
FAA reveals which planes can potentially withstand 5G interference
The US Federal Aviation Administration has cleared less than a half of the nation’s commercial fleet Some 45 percent of the US commercial fleet have been cleared for low-visibility landing at just over half of the airports most affected by 5G interference, the FAA said. The aviation safety agency has determined which radio altimeter models […]
Study reveals first recorded animal hybrids
Kungas were created in ancient Mesopotamia by breeding domestic donkeys with Syrian wild asses Donkey-ass hybrids pulled Mesopotamian battle wagons more than half a millennium before horses were bred for the same task, a new scientific report has revealed. The research published in Science Advances on Friday claims that ancient ‘kungas’ used in Mesopotamia – […]