The leader of Germany’s conservative opposition Christian Democrats (CDU), Friedrich Merz, is pushing for the current coalition government, led by Olaf Scholz of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) to be replaced. Merz told the dpa he is in favour of a s…
Inside the toy banks saving Christmas for families who can’t afford gifts for their kids
By Natasha Wynarczyk No parent wants to tell their child that Santa won’t visit this year. But it’s a shocking reality for far too many. Research released by the charity Family Action earlier this month showed one in seven parents would be unable to gi…
EPL: Arteta takes decision on selling Nketiah amid interest from two rivals
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta will refuse to sanction a move away for Eddie Nketiah, amid interest from two Premier League clubs. Nketiah, who has played 23 times in all competitions this season, will not be sold or loaned out in the January transfer w…
Chair’s Christmas and New Year message for Cambridgeshire residents
Cambridgeshire County Council’s chair Sebastian Kindersley has a Christmas message for the area’s residents. He said: “Christmas for me starts with the Carol Service held for Cambridgeshire Schools at King’s College Cambridge in early December. The Chr…
Neighbouring states become enemies as water scarcity drives conflict
Burning heat, sandstorms and drought plague those whose homes are in the areas along the border of Afghanistan and Iran. Water can sometimes be so scarce in these provinces that it has to be brought to villages by tanker. The region became a deadly bat…
Neighbouring states become enemies as water scarcity drives conflict
Burning heat, sandstorms and drought plague those whose homes are in the areas along the border of Afghanistan and Iran. Water can sometimes be so scarce in these provinces that it has to be brought to villages by tanker. The region became a deadly bat…
Could farmers give their animals bug-based feed instead of soymeal?
Startups and research institutes have long seen insects as a more sustainable possibility for animal feed. Farmers too are increasingly open to switching to new kinds of feed as they seek to make their sector more sustainable. “Beneficial insects are f…
California prison guards are dying too young. How Norway can help
Inside Halden Fengsel, a high-security prison in Norway, inmates choose their own clothing. Knockoff track suits from designer brands such as Karl Lagerfeld are favoured. They buy fresh produce from their well-stocked grocery store and chop onions with…
California prison guards are dying too young. How Norway can help
Inside Halden Fengsel, a high-security prison in Norway, inmates choose their own clothing. Knockoff track suits from designer brands such as Karl Lagerfeld are favoured. They buy fresh produce from their well-stocked grocery store and chop onions with…
UK weather: Christmas Day may be hottest ever even as Brits hit by wind, rain and snow
By Joe Smith As some parts of the UK face a barrage of wind, rain and snow for Christmas Day many could be basking in record-breaking temperatures on Monday. As millions of Brits wake up this morning to eagerly check if Father Christmas has been, it ma…