Month: July 2024

Vladyslav Heraskevych displayed a “No war in Ukraine” banner at the 2022 Winter Olympics (Image: Getty) More than two thirds of Russian athletes set to compete as neutrals in the Paris Olympics have breached the criteria that allows them to do so, a dossier compiled by a human rights law firm has shown. A Ukrainian Olympian has expressed his fury as Russian athletes are set to compete in the Paris Olympics. 15 Russians and 17 Belarusian athletes are due to compete as Individual Neutral Athletes (AIN) in Paris with strict rules preventing them from being allowed national flag and anthems ... Read more

While the allure of jetting off to an exotic location for a holiday is undeniable, the escalating costs of flights and accommodation have led many families to opt for UK-based holidays. Staycations are undeniably a more cost-effective alternative than jetting off to the Caribbean, but that doesn’t mean you have to compromise on experiencing a slice of paradise. The staycation experts at holidaycottages.co.uk have identified Scotland’s Luskentyre Beach as a near-perfect substitute for Grace Bay Beach in Turks and Caicos, owing to its vast stretches of pale sand and crystal-clear, turquoise waters. Situated on the Isle of Harris in the ... Read more

Given how much we rely on broadband every day to keep ourselves connected to family and friends and get work done, it can be incredibly frustrating when things suddenly break and go offline. UK regulator Ofcom has just reported back on the number of complaints received from the public from January to March this year. The good news is that there was a decrease in overall broadband complaints fielded by Ofcom, but the stats show there is a new provider at the bottom of the pile. The latest figures reveal that NOW Broadband was the most complained about broadband company ... Read more

Lee Anderson is heading efforts this morning to raise money for the army victim of Tuesday night’s attempted murder. Lt Col Mark Teeton was stabbed repeatedly outside his home near the Brompton Barracks three days ago. Lt Col Teeton, who has served in the army for 24 years, is now in a “serious but stable” condition in hospital, and 24-year-old Anthony Esan is now in custody. Now efforts are being made to raise money for Mr Teeton and his family following the horrific scenes. GB News presenter Darren Grimes has set up a fundraiser to support him, writing that if ... Read more

Holidaymakers on the Greek island of Mykonos were taken by surprise when a speeding passenger ferry caused a large wave to wash over Agios Stefanos Beach, knocking some people off their feet. The incident, which occurred around midday on Saturday, left two people injured, with one woman reportedly sustaining broken ribs. A beachgoer captured the dramatic moment on video, showing swimmers scrambling to escape the incoming wave and tourists desperately trying to save their belongings from being swept away. The ferry responsible, identified as “FAST FERRIES ANDROS,” continued to the port of Rafina on mainland Greece, where the captain was ... Read more

The picturesque Greek city of Thessaloniki, often hailed as the Mediterranean country’s cultural capital, is facing a new crisis related to its rubbish dumps and sewage system. More than once in the recent past, the city’s refuse collectors have gone on strike, leading to mountains of trash piling up in the streets. Earlier this year, EU officials complained that “Thessaloniki is drowning in rubbish.” But now, tests of the city’s sewage system have revealed a lurking strain of Covid-19 spreading throughout the holiday hotspot. Greece’s National Public Health Organisation, EODY, has reported a surge in hospital admissions related to Covid. ... Read more

When it comes to cute summer dresses, we can always rely on M&S to pull it out the bag, and this tiered long sleeve midi dress is ideal for both summer and winter months.  The £39.50 Cotton Blend V-Neck Midi Tiered Dress comes in three lengths; petite, regular, and long, and it’s available in plenty of sizes from a UK 8 to 24. Crafted from a light cotton-blend fabric, the dress is perfect for keeping you cool on a hot summer’s day while the three-quarter-length balloon sleeves are great for providing you with some warmth when it gets a bit ... Read more

An 83-year-old grandmother jas died 17 days after suffering a severe “unprovoked attack” by an XL Bully. The gruesome incident was revealed at an inquest hearing about the death of Shirley Patrick. Shirley, who had dementia, died two weeks after she was attacked by a dog named Bagheera which caused “life-threatening injuries”. The horror incident happened as Shirley sat down in her chair to enjoy a cup of tea. This retired nurse battled dementia and was under the care of a relative also tending to the dog. The pet’s owners had reassured the family that Bagheera posed no danger. But ... Read more

EE has announced it is giving all its EE TV customers free access to several Eurosport channels at no extra cost that will allow them to tune into the Olympic Games in Paris. No matter what plan you are already on, until 12 August EE will give you free access to Eurosport channels 1 to 9, allowing you to tune into the majority of the international action from the Games. All EE TV customers have been given free access to the Discovery+ app via their set top box and are being promised round-the-clock coverage of the Olympics, which amounts to ... Read more

Osman Hamdi Bey (30 December 1842 – 24 February 1910) was born in the Ottoman Empire. He was a notable painter, artist, archaeologist, museographer and writer. He has painted many notable works and one of his most notable work is The Tortoise Trainer which he painted in 1906 and 1907. This painting of him was sold for $3.5 Million and is currently on a display at Pera Museum in Source link