Things are not going well for the Russian president, Vladimir Putin. On September 30 he announced the annexation of four Ukrainian regions that are partially controlled by Russia. Yet less than a day later, Ukrainian troops captured the strategic town of Lyman in the north of the annexed Donetsk region.Continue Reading
The combined pill contains both oestrogen and progestin. Image Point Fr/ Shutterstock Women who are obese and taking the combined oral contraceptive pill have 12 to 24 times greater risk of developing a leg-vein blood clot than those not taking the pill and who are not overweight, according to aContinue Reading
Valeri Potapova/Shutterstock The pandemic fuelled a rise in first-time pet owners and people adopting puppies and kittens. While even inexperienced owners expect a new puppy will need some training, people rarely think the same applies to kittens. But just like dogs, cats need support to adjust to living alongside us.Continue Reading
Cryptographer/Shutterstock The UK COVID-19 Inquiry, an independent inquiry set up to examine the country’s response to and the impact of the COVID pandemic, has officially begun. Along with issues including pandemic preparedness and the healthcare system, one part of the inquiry, the second module, will examine political decision-making. The inquiryContinue Reading
WAYNE ROONEY blasted his former Manchester United team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo by saying he is “not the player he was”. Rooney, now boss at MLS side DC United, told the Portugal superstar, 37, to be patient while waiting for his opportunity under Erik ten Hag. 2 Ronaldo’s former team-mate Rooney claimsContinue Reading
4 PM production / Shutterstock For young adults, university is a period of firsts: their first time living away from home, having to budget their money and going to pubs and nightclubs. For many, it will also be the first time they will try drugs, and as our new reportContinue Reading
The city is celebrating more local talent than ever, as being the only English-speaking country in Europe tempts new founders and drives outside investment.Continue Reading
Russia recently released ten foreign fighters – among them five British citizens – being held as prisoners of war (PoWs) from the fighting in Ukraine. The decision to repatriate these men provides a timely reminder of the resurgence of the international law rules surrounding PoW status and treatment. Prisoner swapsContinue Reading
F earne Cotton says she “quite happily doesn’t have an opinion on a lot of things” and that social media is driving people “mad”. The TV presenter and broadcaster said the world is “a noisy place” and that often she chooses to “tune out of everything”. Speaking to the iContinue Reading
On the 70th birthday of Russian president Vladimir Putin, the Nobel prize committee has recognised the work of three winners who are all battling against Putin or pro-Putin regimes. The peace prize has gone to imprisoned Belarus activist Ales Bialiatski, Russian human rights organisation Memorial and the Center for CivilContinue Reading
