Budget-Friendly Travel in Europe

The Ultimate Guide to Budget-Friendly Travel in Europe

Europe is a dream destination for travelers, offering rich history, diverse cultures, and picturesque landscapes. However, many fear that exploring this continent will drain their bank accounts. With careful planning, strategic choices, and a few insider tips, it is entirely possible to experience the wonders of Europe on a budget. This guide is designed to…

Gang smuggled £200m of cocaine into UK in Columbian banana boxes

Gang smuggled £200m of cocaine into UK in Columbian banana boxes

NCA The gang made their way through the banana crates searching for the drugs before they were arrested A gang has been convicted after trying to smuggle cocaine with a street value of about £200m into the UK inside a shipment of bananas from South America. A long-running court process has ended allowing the BBC…

13 Years Later, Jason Statham’s $76.3M action thriller lands on Netflix’s US Top 10

13 Years Later, Jason Statham’s $76.3M action thriller lands on Netflix’s US Top 10

The Mechanic, an action-packed thriller starring Jason Statham, has recently made its way onto Netflix’s Top 10 US chart, 13 years after its initial release. Statham is recognized as a leading figure in the world of action movies, having starred in hits like The Expendables and The Meg series. One film that helped solidify his…

'My school's EpiPen saved my life when I collapsed after drinking ginger beer'

‘My school’s EpiPen saved my life when I collapsed after drinking ginger beer’

BBC Elaine Fraser recognised the symptoms of anaphylactic shock thanks to training by the school where she works When teacher Elaine Fraser collapsed at home after drinking a ginger beer, she had no idea she had an allergy. “It escalated unbelievably quickly,” Elaine recalls. “My chest was concave trying to pull in breath.” The 53-year-old…

Mandatory vaccines considered as part of Stormont consultation

Mandatory vaccines considered as part of Stormont consultation

PA Health Minister Mike Nesbitt says he is not personally in favour of mandatory vaccines Northern Ireland’s Department of Health (DoH) is consulting on potential new laws to deal with another public health emergency like Covid-19. Concerns have been raised across social media that the assembly is planning to introduce mandatory vaccinations and forced quarantine…

Accused men confronted with abuse videos in French mass rape case

Accused men confronted with abuse videos in French mass rape case

Getty Images Gisèle Pelicot has waived her anonymity and insisted that videos filmed by her ex-husband are shown in court Warning: This story contains distressing details from the start. An abrupt silence swamped the courtroom in Avignon as three large television screens, positioned high on three walls, flickered back to life. One could sense people…

Rice water

How to Incorporate Rice Water into Your Skincare Routine

How to Incorporate Rice Water into Your Skincare Routine (Korean Skin Care) Rice water has long been a staple in traditional Korean skincare routines. Revered for its hydrating and brightening properties, it has gained global attention for its effectiveness in achieving clear, radiant skin. If you’re looking to enhance your skincare regimen with this time-tested…

'£25bn tax bomb' and 'Tory fight veers right'

‘£25bn tax bomb’ and ‘Tory fight veers right’

A number of Thursday’s papers lead with the “shock” result of the Conservative leadership contest. The Metro reports: “Tory fight veers to the right”, as “favourite” James Cleverly is knocked out of the contest in what it calls a “surprise twist”. The paper says the Conservative party’s next leader will be between “hardliners” Kemi Badenoch…