Counter-terrorism police are investigating whether Iran is behind a suspected bomb plot after armed officers found explosives on three vans parked minutes from an RAF base used by the US military. The Guardian understands that after five men were arrested on terrorism charges, investigators were examining materials found in the vans, with an initial view…
Celebrity heights are one of those things that can be weirdly hard to judge. You see someone onscreen a million times and somehow never realize they’re way taller than you imagined.So, naturally, I went down a rabbit hole looking up the heights of famous women — and some of these genuinely surprised me. Here are…
From consuming massive amounts of protein to eating nothing at all, there’s some wildly varied advice out there about breakfast. Claire Turnbull cuts through the hype and shares some basic advice about the first meal of the day. Last week I was at a breakfast meeting for work in a local café. While I quickly…
If you don’t like Negronis, close this tab because you don’t belong here! This month sees the return of the 14th edition of Negroni Week, featuring a global series of events in bars and restaurants that is the most extensive programme to date. Acclaimed bartenders from globally recognised bars will be doing guest shifts, collaborations,…
“The kick-off will be delayed. The lack of an opponent has something to do with that.” Not the most auspicious start to my plans to watch five football matches in London over the same weekend. In fairness, though, this is likely one of a handful of games where the away side have needed to fly…
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The most effective strategy for prolonging life might be at the end of a leash. Dan Buettner, longevity expert and founder of the organization Blue Zones in Minneapolis, Minnesota, highlighted a growing body of scientific evidence showing that owning a dog is strongly associated with a reduced…
Director of Marine Wong Sai-fat (left) and Director of the Guangdong Maritime Safety Administration Chen Chuanquan pose for a photo at the signing of two work arrangements on the implementation of cross-boundary individual yacht travel between Hong Kong and Guangdong on Sept 28, 2026. (PHOTO/HKSAR GOVT) The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government’s Marine Department…
Reigning Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris said he apologised to Franco Colapinto for the stinging comments he made after the Alpine driver caused a crash that took both of them out of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Colapinto triggered the accident during a Safety Car restart in Baku when he locked his brakes into the…
HONG KONG — Shares in online fast-fashion retailer Shein fell 8% in their first day of Hong Kong trade on Tuesday, with investors worried about the impact of setbacks that long delayed its listing and have undermined its competitive advantages. Known globally for selling $5 tops and $10 dresses, Shein has been humbled by tariff…