By Tom Beattie & Tom Beattie NBA superstar LeBron James has called for the reform of gun laws in the US following a tragic shooting at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas campus. Three people lost their lives in the attack on Dec. 6, with the suspect no…
Heacham is ‘work in progress’ at halfway stage of Thurlow Nunn Premier Division season
It was always going to be a steep learning curve for record-breaking Heacham in the Thurlow Nunn Premier Division after winning an eighth successive promotion to get there. The Magpies kept faith with the majority of the squad that continued the club’s…
Russia sets March 17 election date with Putin set to run again
Russia’s upper house of parliament, the Federation Council, has officially scheduled the country’s next presidential election for March 17, 2024. Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to officially declare his candidacy soon. For days now, state…
Ukraine to make shells with US firms as it seeks to develop defence sector
(Reuters) -Kyiv has agreed with two American firms to jointly manufacture vital 155mm artillery shells in Ukraine, a Ukrainian minister said on Thursday, although production will not start for at least two years. Demand for 155mm rounds soared followin…
EU, China move closer together on contentious trade issues in Beijing
The European Union and China took a small step towards each other during high-level talks focused on contentious trade disputes in Beijing on Thursday. The 24th EU-China summit, which was held in person for the first time since 2019, yielded no concret…
Mark Cawthron: Judge jails man for 30 months for ‘terrifying and cruel’ attack caught on secret camera in Bishop’s Stortford woman’s bedroom
A man who subjected his partner to “terrifying and cruel behaviour” in Bishop’s Stortford has been jailed for two-and-a-half years. Mark Cawthron, 46, attacked the woman, not realising she had installed a secret camera in a clock in their bedroom. It r…
Fatima Habib: Empowering women in rural northern Nigeria, unsung heroes
In the vast rural landscapes of northern Nigeria, there exists a group of extraordinary women who work tirelessly as community workers. These women are true heroes, as they play a pivotal role in transforming their communities, supporting local busines…
Are plastic Christmas trees the better choice for the environment?
The idea is a good one, in theory: You buy one plastic Christmas tree for life, and never again will an evergreen be chopped down in your name. And yet plastic trees – especially in the low-price segment – only have a lifespan of a few years before the…
River Island employee shares must-have Christmas party pieces that shoppers are snapping up
By Bethan Shufflebotham With the festive season in full swing, shoppers are on the lookout for Christmas party outfits to see them through the work’s do, girly drinks, December date nights, pantomime trips, New Years Eve and everything in between. Whil…
EU, China move closer together on contentious trade issues in Beijing
The European Union and China took a small step towards each other during high-level talks focused on contentious trade disputes in Beijing on Thursday. The 24th EU-China summit, which was held in person for the first time since 2019, yielded no concret…