The Swedish government on May 28 announced a new energy aid package for Ukraine worth 615 million Swedish krona (around $60 million). Moscow has recently intensified its missile and drone strikes against Ukraine’s critical infrastructure, destroying se…
Sweden announces new energy aid package for Ukraine worth $60 million
The Swedish government on May 28 announced a new energy aid package for Ukraine worth 615 million Swedish krona (around $60 million). Moscow has recently intensified its missile and drone strikes against Ukraine’s critical infrastructure, destroying se…
Long-awaited A46 Newark bypass plans submitted to government by National Highways
The government will begin looking at plans to widen and restructure the heavily-congested A46 bypass around Newark. The £500million scheme has been formally submitted by National Highways with the hopes of easing the constant traffic problems in the ar…
How long is halftime in soccer?
By Amanda Langell The length of halftime in soccer is just enough time for both teams to rest, regroup, and return to the pitch for the second half. A soccer match is 90 minutes long, separated into two 45-minute halves. As soon as the clock starts run…
Algeria pushed for Morocco-Israel normalisation: ex-minister
Morocco’s former Justice Minister, Mustapha Ramid, says Algeria’s hostility towards Rabat played a key role in pushing his country to sign the normalisation deal with Israel. In a speech at the Ahmed Raissouni Forum conference — an Islamist gathering —…
Danish parliament rejects proposal to recognise Palestinian state
Denmark’s parliament on Tuesday voted down a bill to recognise a Palestinian state after the Danish foreign minister previously said the necessary preconditions for an independent country were lacking. Ireland, Spain and Norway on Tuesday formally reco…
WHO condemns ‘abrupt halt’ to medical evacuations from Gaza
Desperately needed medical evacuations from Gaza \- already very limited – came to a full stop when Israel launched its military offensive on Rafah three weeks ago, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday. The United Nations health agency has lon…
Kent County Council under fire from Liberal Democrat David Naghi for pothole press release
County council Conservatives have been accused of using potholes as a “blatant electioneering” tool in the run-up to July 4. One parliamentary candidate said the ruling Tories were trying to sway voters by announcing a “Pothole Blitz” over the summer. …
Gillingham launch 2024/25 commemorative away kit to mark 25th anniversary of Division 1 play-off triumph over Wigan Athletic at Wembley
Gillingham have launched a commemorative away kit as the 25th anniversary of a famous Wembley win approaches. The Gills have recreated the yellow strip worn by Peter Taylor’s side in their 3-2 Division 2 play-off final win over Wigan on May 28 2000. St…
Ukraine banned from using Belgian F-16s to strike on Russian territory, PM says
Ukraine will not be able to strike at Russian territory with the F-16 fighter jets that Belgium will provide, says Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo at a press conference. “Everything that is included in our agreement is clearly spelled out ther…