Venezuela could soon face a serious crisis if President Nicolás Maduro fails to validate his victory in the July 2024 elections, according to High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell. Speaking at an event i…
How St Mary’s Island went from contaminated wasteland at Chatham Dockyard to today’s thriving waterfront community
On first appearances St Mary’s Island lives up to its name — a great place to live with its high-class housing, bustling marina and facilities on the doorstop. Nicola Jordan delves deeper into the history of the attractive waterside development to unea…
Netflix star Ashley Walters finally wins planning permission to extend home near Herne Bay
Netflix star Ashley Walters has finally secured permission to extend his Kent home at the third time of asking. The actor, who played drug kingpin Dushane in the hit show Top Boy, has been given the green light to transform the chalet bungalow in Herne…
Bid submitted for 40 homes in Bethersden, near Ashford, next to the Bull Inn pub
The boss of a newly reopened pub has welcomed plans to build 40 homes on its doorstep. Stacy Reid has led the relaunch of the Bull Inn in Bethersden after the 17th-century village inn shut suddenly in May for more than two months. The 39-year-old says …
Queen, Ed Sheeran, Oasis and Bon Jovi acts to perform at Kent Tribute Festival at Strode Park in Herne Bay
A tribute festival will bring huge hits from the likes of Queen, Ed Sheeran and Oasis to crowds over the bank holiday weekend. This year’s Kent Tribute Festival will have two stages packed with impersonators, from poptastic singers to rock icons, at He…
Harris thanks Biden as US Democrats meet in Chicago
US Vice President Kamala Harris has thanked Joe Biden for his “historic leadership” during a surprise early appearance at the Democrats National Convention in Chicago on Monday. Harris made a brief unannounced appearance on stage, thanking Biden for hi…
Tearful Joe Biden greeted with massive applause at DNC as he passes torch to Kamala Harris
Chants of “Thank you, Joe!” erupted Monday night during a lengthy standing ovation for President Joe Biden, as he passed the torch Monday night over to Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris. Thunderous applause broke out in Chicago as Biden too…
Tearful Joe Biden greeted with massive applause at DNC as he passes torch to Kamala Harris
Chants of “Thank you, Joe!” erupted Monday night during a lengthy standing ovation for President Joe Biden, as he passed the torch Monday night over to Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris. Thunderous applause broke out in Chicago as Biden too…
Tokyo stocks rise in morning on Wall St. gains, weaker yen
Tokyo stocks rose Tuesday morning as overnight gains on Wall Street prompted buybacks after a fall the previous day and a reprieve in the yen’s recent strengthening eased caution. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rose 627.25 points, or 1.68 percent, …
Pakistan: Heavy monsoon rains claim 19 lives in Balochistan
Balochistan [Pakistan], August 20 (ANI): As of Monday, ongoing monsoon rains have caused significant damage in Balochistan, resulting in at least 19 deaths and 11 injuries, and affecting over 3,000 individuals, according to the Provincial Disaster Mana…