Czech Republic calls for ‘special international tribunal’ for war crimes The Czech Republic, who currently hold the EU presidency, have called for a “special international tribunal” after a mass grave was discovered in Izium, a town in north-eastern Ukraine. More than 440 bodies have been discovered by Ukrainian officials, with some found with their hands … Read more
In what was the latest in a series of setbacks for the Russian leader, Modi told him of the need to “move onto a path of peace” and reminded him of the importance of “democracy, diplomacy and dialogue”. The comments from Modi came during a face-to-face meeting on Friday, on the sidelines of a regional … Read more
In June, I returned from a week in the south of Italy, during which (do not judge me) I ate pasta every single day, with an indomitable urge henceforth to err on the side of extreme caution when cooking it myself; to serve my orecchiette and cavatelli as I found them in Lecce and Matera, … Read more
Joe Batchelor scored two first-half tries and had another ruled out St Helens (13) 19 Tries: Batchelor 2, Bennison Goals: Makinson 3 Drop-goal: Lomax Salford (6) 12 Tries: Watkins, Brierley Goals: Sneyd 2 St Helens withstood a spirited second-half effort from Salford to win their Super League semi-final and book a Grand Final date against … Read more
Do you often find yourself tossing and turning at night, struggling to get comfortable? If you’re not sleeping well, it might be time for a new mattress. Look for one that’s comfortable and provides the right amount of support. A quality mattress can make all the difference in getting a good night’s sleep. While mattresses … Read more
One picture showed Ayatollah Khamenei wearing a mask and greeting the crowd attending the ceremony, which marked the 40th day after the martyrdom of Imam Hussein. Other pictures showed him seated on a chair to the right side of the room, holding prayer beads and looking at the imam delivering the sermon. In a 12-minute … Read more
I was raised not to talk to strangers. Strangers, I was taught as a child, are people we’ve never met before, therefore we don’t know them. Childhood me would have been horrified to know that, now in my 30s, I frequently engage with complete randoms without giving it much thought. I’m not just talking about … Read more
Made in India smartphone shipments grew 16 percent YoY in Q2 2022 to reach over 44 million units, according to the latest research from Counterpoint. Oppo led the Made in India smartphone shipments with a 24 percent share. Oppo’s lead was closely followed by Samsung. The domestic brand Lava led the Made in India feature … Read more
Vivo Y52t 5G has been launched in China and it seems to be an upgrade to the Y52 handset that was unveiled last year. The smartphone is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity SoC and comes with a dual rear camera setup. It gets a 60Hz LCD display and a waterdrop notch up front. The handset … Read more
I was raised in Spanish Town, Jamaica, by my grandmother and step-grandfather. My grandmother’s brother was a Pentecostal bishop, so we were made examples of at the Jamaican Pentecostal church, where the Bible is interpreted very literally. I wasn’t allowed to wear trousers or straighten my hair, so combing my hair was very painful, and … Read more