The registration period has begun for candidates hoping to run in Iran’s presidential election in just over a month’s time. To register their bid, candidates must appear in person at the Interior Ministry in the next five days. The snap election was ca…
Eruption weakens at Iceland volcano
The situation around a volcano in Iceland has become calmer after another eruption north of the coastal town of Grindavík. The strength of the eruption has decreased significantly, the Icelandic broadcaster RUV reported on Thursday. No more explosive e…
British banknote printer De La Rue confirms potential sale talks
British banknote maker and official document printer De La Rue plc confirmed on Thursday that it was in talks about the sale of its divisions. De La Rue confirmed discussions with a number of certain parties, who have made proposals in relation to, or …
Tonbridge gran’s skydive at Headcorn Aerodrome in Ashford for Essex-based charity Stand By Me
By Sian Rodgers A daredevil gran has finally achieved her dream of jumping out of a plane after waiting 30 years. Shirley Ellis, from Tonbridge, leapt 12,000ft at Headcorn Aerodrome, in Ashford. Speaking prior to the jump, she told KentOnline: “I have …
Man in Germany reports himself to police for killing someone
A man in Germany called the police earlier this week to report himself for killing someone, and told officers that they would find a body in his apartment. The 43-year-old man called police in the western German city of Paderborn on Wednesday morning a…
Official: Germany to repeal gas levy for pipeline export shipments
Germany plans to alter or repeal the country’s controversial gas storage fee charged at border crossing points with neighbouring countries, a senior German official at the Economy Ministry told EU counterparts in Brussels on Thursday. The levy was intr…
Kompany says having Bayern job ‘not an achievement’ by itself
New Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany stressed that having the job at the German record champions is “not an achievement” by itself and don’t want club bosses and fans to be convinced of him beforehand. “Having the job is not an achievement. Achievem…
Kompany says having Bayern job ‘not an achievement’ by itself
New Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany stressed that having the job at the German record champions is “not an achievement” by itself and don’t want club bosses and fans to be convinced of him beforehand. “Having the job is not an achievement. Achievem…
Phil Hay shares whether Leeds United will have Red Bull in their club’s name after agreeing minority stake
Red Bull have agreed to purchase a minority stake in Leeds United. The global soft drinks giant has sealed an investment which will see them join Leeds’ existing ownership group 49ers Enterprises, who only completed their full buyout of the club last s…
6 everyday air pollutants you need to worry about
Air pollution has always been a big deal, but the pandemic was a catalyst for many of us to start thinking about the air–and what’s in it–much more seriously. More than four years after Covid-19 first struck, air quality remains a topic of major consid…