Russian left-wing activist and anarchist Lev Skoryakin was released from detention after being fined for staging a protest against Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB), the human rights watchdog OVD-Inforeported Wednesday. Rights activists said Skor…
Israel suffers heaviest combat losses since October, diplomatic isolation
By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Fadi Shana CAIRO/GAZA/JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Israel announced its worst combat losses for more than a month on Wednesday after an ambush in the ruins of Gaza, and faced growing diplomatic isolation as civilian deaths mounted and …
Israel suffers heaviest combat losses since October, diplomatic isolation
By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Fadi Shana CAIRO/GAZA/JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Israel announced its worst combat losses for more than a month on Wednesday after an ambush in the ruins of Gaza, and faced growing diplomatic isolation as civilian deaths mounted and …
Where to see Geminids meteor shower tonight as perfect weather set for parts of UK
By David Raven & Paul Gallagher Keen stargazers can watch shooting stars light up the sky tonight as no clouds are forecast for parts of the UK during the peak of the Geminids meteor shower. From 8pm tonight until midnight parts of the South West, the …
Bayelsa Chief Judge honours 18 retired judiciary staff
Bayelsa State Chief Judge, CJ, Justice Matilda Ayemieye, on Wednesday, recognized 18 state High Court retirees for their meritorious services to the judiciary. Ayemieye, who also gave prizes to the honorees, praised Governor Douye Diri for establishing…
Fenland parents odd letter to Santa
A group of parents from the local community has written to Santa Claus as part of their campaign for a safe cycle route between Guyhirn and March. In the letter, the group explains how their families are ‘solely at the mercy of the local transport infr…
Erik ten Hag warned about new Man Utd transfer problem after Champions League exit
By David McDonnell Manchester United could struggle to attract the world’s best players and slide deeper into crisis following their shambolic Champions League exit. That is the view of United’s former first-team coach Rene Meulensteen, who claimed the…
Cowboys’ Brandon Aubrey Says Jump From Soccer to NFL Kicking Was Wife’s Idea
By Patrick Andres There is a long history of kickers making the jump from soccer to the NFL, from Hall of Famer Morten Andersen to soccer All-American-turned-Super Bowl champion Matt Bahr. Rarely, however, is the jump from one game to the other as smoo…
Mum branded ‘insane’ after extreme Elf on the Shelf car prank
By Danielle Kate Wroe Elf on the Shelf is an adorable family tradition where the cheeky elves find themselves performing different levels of mischevious acts – but one woman was branded as “insane” after she made her elves pull off a huge prank, involv…
‘We love him’: 33-year-old Nottingham Forest player now also publicly says he doesn’t want Steve Cooper to leave
Nottingham Forest midfielder Cheikhou Kouyate has said on Sky Sports that he’s willing to fight for Steve Cooper. The Reds face Tottenham at the City Ground on Friday night. Kouyate was a surprise inclusion in the Forest team on Saturday as the Reds fa…