Mathias Labah normally catches fish in the Baltic Sea but today, the rope he is pulling out of the water a few kilometres off Germany’s north coast is not a net filled with herring or cod, but a plastic cylinder about 30 centimetres long. Labah careful…
Kopi luwak: The suffering behind the world’s most expensive coffee
Bali’s coffee gardens are the perfect place to relax, where you can sip your brew while looking out onto lush rice terraces lined by coffee trees carrying crimson berries. Most people come to try the world’s most expensive coffee – kopi luwak. Often so…
Oysters: A slimy delicacy with a vital role to play in the sea
The boat glides through the tranquil waters of the Hawkesbury River near the village of Mooney Mooney, about 45 minutes north of Sydney, where only a small sign on a pier reveals that there is an oyster farm beneath the surface. The farm belongs to She…
From kiosk to junk stand: Italy’s iconic newsagents face extinction
In the heart of Rome, for nearly a quarter of a century, the Pisano sisters held steadfast to their morning ritual, rain or shine, unfailingly opening their newspaper kiosk, or edicola in Italian. Except in August when Italy practically shuts down for …
Group of experts presents final report on allegations against UNRWA
A group of experts appointed by the United Nations plans to present a final report on Monday on allegations against the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). An interim report was published a month ago, attesting t…
Meghan Markle’s pal Abigail Spencer mocked after ‘hilarious’ support of Duchess’ jam
By Jamie Roberts As Meghan Markle gifted pal Abigail Spencer some of her new jam from her first American Riviera Orchard product launch, fans couldn’t help but laugh at how her former Suits co-star shared her support. Abigail received one of the limite…
Arrests after armed police scrambled to Waterloo Street in Maidstone
Armed police swooped on a residential street and made arrests after understanding weaponry could be held inside a property. The force descended onto Waterloo Street, in Maidstone, at around 3.30pm this afternoon (April 19). A witness said they saw arme…
Teenagers arrested after ‘altercation with weapons’ in Richmond Road, Gillingham
Two teenagers have been arrested after an alleged altercation between four people thought to be carrying weapons. Police were called at 9.30pm yesterday (April 18) to a report of a disturbance in Richmond Road, Gillingham. Investigating officer PC Elle…
Every Arsenal legend in Premier League Hall of Fame from Thierry Henry to Arsene Wenger
Arsenal have seen a host of icons inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame, so here is every Gunners legend named in the collection for their top-flight careers yet. The Premier League has recognised a flurry of Arsenal legends for their contribut…
Roy Keane blasts two Manchester United players, and explains what he saw from fans at full-time
Manchester United legend Roy Keane is a hard man to please, and you will not be surprised with his reaction to the team’s FA Cup semi-final win. Even the most optimistic Manchester United supporter would have had very muted celebrations at full-time as…