Month: May 2024

Vladimir Putin’s authorities are planning to deport at least 52,000 Ukrainian children to Russia in the coming months as a disturbing abduction plot intensifies. Leonid Pasechnik, the Kremlin-appointed head of the Luhansk People’s Republic, announced on Monday that Russia will “host” over 12,000 children from the eastern Ukrainian region it is illegally occupying. In addition to this, a programme titled “Useful Vacations” will sponsor 40,000 Ukrainian children to “visit” Russia to attend summer camps. Some children will be taken as far as Vladivostok – located 6,000 miles east of Ukraine and just north of North Korea. Researchers at the Institute for ... Read more

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Splashing out on a new iPhone is never cheap but Sky Mobile has a deal that certainly helps to make things feel a little less strenuous on your wallet. The UK network has just released an offer on the older iPhone 13 which means you can own this device plus get a generous amount of data for just £22 per month. That low cost is all thanks to a half-price promotion on Sky’s calls, data and texts which cuts things from £10 per month down to just £5. Add that price to the monthly cost of the iPhone (now just ... Read more

The last deadly trip of the Titan submersible will not mean the end of the exploration of the Titanic, if a billionaire is successful in his bid worth millions. Ohio-based real-estate tycoon Larry Connor is developing, alongside deep-sea explorer Patrick Lahey, a new vessel to visit the world-famous shipwreck. The submersible 2 Abyssal Explorer has been described as “a high-performance, flexible platform with capabilities that are simply unmatched” by the company creating it, Triton Submarines. The design of this sub, dubbed 4000 in a nod to the depth in metres it is expected to be safely able to reach, features ... Read more

North Korea released more than 250 balloons carrying animal faeces, toilet paper and rubbish over its southern border on Wednesday. South Korea condemned the “inhumane” attack as “low class” and “vulgar”. Residents living along the border zone were warned to not touch the suspicious objects. Many received text messages from their provincial authorities asking them to “refrain from outdoor activities”. The balloons were found in eight of the nine provinces in South Korea and reached as far as the south-eastern province of South Gyeongsan. Photographs shared across South Korean media showed rubbish bags tethered to large white balloons floating above ... Read more

In photos obtained by Express Online, the actor wore a dark pink shirt with sleeves rolled up to show off his muscular forearms. He completed the simple post-apocalyptic look with black trousers and matching military-style boots. One of the snaps saw the actor leaping into a sprint with a cameraman crouching behind him for one of the film’s action sequences. In other shots, Aaron either jogged or walked casually in between takes with a slightly tired smile on his face. These latest photos of the star come as The Fall Guy actor remains one of the bookies’ top choices to ... Read more

The excursion booking company Natural World Safaris has warned holidaymakers to think twice before using a cashpoint whilst abroad. Whilst going on holiday is a good excuse to buy some souvenirs as a momento of the trip, tourists should always be careful when withdrawing money with their card. Will Bolsover, founder & CEO of Natural World Safaris, suggested that travellers should look out for a common scam called skimming, which can capture details from credit cards. He explained: “When travelling abroad, it’s crucial to be aware of the threat posed by card skimmers, devices designed to steal your card information. ... Read more

  Romà Ribera i Cirera (Barcelona, 1848-1935) was a talented artist from Catalonia who became famous for his detailed paintings of rich people’s social events. He also enjoyed painting scenes from the 17th and 18th centuries, showing his interest in history. Early Life and Education Ribera started his art education at the Escola de la Llotja and then studied at a private school run by Pere Borrell del Caso. In 1873, he went to Rome to further his studies. While in Rome, he met the influential painter Marià Fortuny, who had a big impact on Ribera’s style. Building His Career ... Read more

Violence after a pro-Palestine demonstration in London saw three police injured while 40 people were arrested. Organised by a coalition of acvtivists including the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, the demonstration began at Whitehall shortly before 6pm on Tuesday, May 28. However, the Metropolitan Police said the turnout of between 8,000 and 10,000 people “significantly exceeded” the level expected, meaning officers asked the protesters to leave by 8pm. Around a “few hundred” were said to have stayed past the deadline – meaning police said they had the power to arrest them. The breakaway protest group was eventually contained to Bridge Street, outside ... Read more

This Middle Eastern sultanate has plans for spectacular new facilities in the mountains and along its coast in an attempt to attract millions of tourists and turn the country into a holiday hotspot. Oman, where the 50th meeting of the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) Regional Commission for the Middle East is being held, has said it seeks to improve the sector, from the point of view of rural and sustainable development, employment and economic diversification. The capital, Muscat, hosted the 50th meeting of the UNWTO Regional Commission for the Middle East to assess the current state of tourism in ... Read more