Pope Francis has advocated for an Olympic truce during the upcoming Paris Games, noting that the Olympic Games are inherent bearers of peace, not war. In ancient times, a truce was wisely introduced during the games, the head of the Catholic Church poi…
Echolocation training leads to brain adaptations in both sighted and blind individuals
New research reveals that the brains of both sighted and blind individuals adapt similarly when learning to use sound echoes for navigating the world without vision. This groundbreaking study, published in Cerebral Cortex, is the first to use MRI scans…
The Week in Pictures: June 12 – 19, 2024
From the attempted assassination of Donald Trump to the drone attack in Tel Aviv and Spain winning the UEFA Euro 2024, dpa International presents its Pictures of the Week.
The Week in Pictures: June 12 – 19, 2024
From the attempted assassination of Donald Trump to the drone attack in Tel Aviv and Spain winning the UEFA Euro 2024, dpa International presents its Pictures of the Week.
Leeds’ chances of keeping Wilfried Gnonto handed major boost after what’s just happened at Everton – opinion
Wilfried Gnonto may have reportedly told Leeds United he wants to join Everton, but a deal could well be off before it’s even started. This was the saga that no one wanted to see return this summer after all the drama that surrounded Everton’s pursuit …
A2 Canterbury Road in Faversham to close on Sunday as Kent County Council carries out works
A town is preparing for gridlock this weekend after Kent County Council confirmed it will shut a main road. The highways authority has confirmed it plans to close a part of the A2 Canterbury Road in Faversham – which runs through the market town – on S…
What happens after evacuation? Ukraine’s IDPs struggle to adapt amid housing, employment crises
“There was a summer kitchen, a single bedroom, and a little hallway… and behind the wall lived the pigs and goats,” said Maryna Baliasnykova, an internally displaced Ukrainian. She described the accommodation her family was given by local authorities i…
Port of Dover warns of busy summer as Paris Olympics get closer and Kent’s schools break
Kent’s summer getaway is expected to get underway today as the school holidays begin for thousands of families. With some classrooms in the county now starting to close for the six-week break, more vehicles are expected on the roads this weekend. Along…
Battle for the top in the Newark and District Bowls League
The bowls season is now in full swing and there is a battle for the lead in the Newark and District Bowls League. Southwell A are at the top of Division One by only half a point. They are on 18.5points after winning three of their four opening games. C…
Nottinghamshire County Council say no tips will close without replacement
County council leaders have said that no Nottinghamshire tips will be closed until an alternative site is in place. Cross-party recommendations to consolidate cramped tips unsuitable for purpose into larger ‘supersites’ will be presented to Cabinet nex…