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Euro 2016: Marseille clashes leave Britons in hospital
A number of British people are in hospital in France, the UK's ambassador has said following a series of clashes between football fans in Marseille. Violence has broken out between England fans, rival supporters and police for three days in the French port city. There were also clashes in the stadium following England's...
Syria: Bombings rock Damascus suburb Sayyida Zeinab
At least 12 people have been killed in suicide bomb attacks on a suburb of Damascus which is home to Syria's holiest Shia shrine, state media say. Islamic State group said three militants — two carrying explosives belts and one with a car bomb — carried out the attacks in Sayyida Zeinab, 10km (six miles) south...
What is in the Queen’s handbag?
As the British monarch celebrates her 90th birthday, Lindsay Baker delves into the immaculate wardrobe of the most photographed woman in history. Her Majesty the Queen has never yielded to fashion’s whims. As royal designer Sir Norman Hartnell said rather sternly to The New York Times in 1953: “The Queen and the...
Crossing into the alien north… of Paris
In most cities, different neighbourhoods have a different character and those who live in them can develop tribal loyalties — sometimes even a snobbish disdain for some other parts of town. In London the River Thames forms a natural and psychological boundary dividing southerners from northerners, and it's the same in...
Only 10 Countries in the Entire World Are Not Currently at War
United States — A troubling report by the Institute for Economics and Peace found a mere ten nations on the planet are not at war and completely free from conflict. According to the Global Peace Index 2016, only Botswana, Chile, Costa Rica, Japan, Mauritius, Panama, Qatar, Switzerland, Uruguay and Vietnam are free from...
Шокирующие фото с похорон Жанны Фриске в гробу оказались в Сети
Пятнадцатого июня 2015 года стало известно о кончине прославленной российской артистки и телезвезды Жанны Фриске. Почти за двадцать лет профессиональной деятельности певица и...
Красотка Анжелика изменилась и шокировала своей старостью
Сногсшибательная красота ее гордой героини сводила с ума мужчин и приводила в восторг женщин. Фильмы об Анжелике надолго стали эталоном экранных сказок для взрослых и эталоном...
Proof that a 6-hour workday could be the right move for your company
For about a year, nurses at the Svartedalens retirement home have worked six-hour days on an eight-hour salary. They're part of an experiment funded by the Swedish government to see if a shorter workday can increase productivity. The conclusion? It does. As with any cultural shift in the workplace, the six-hour day has to...
Mexico Laments Death of Citizen Shot by US Border Agent
The Mexican government says a man fatally shot by a U.S. Border Patrol agent was a Mexican citizen and it "deeply regrets" the incident. The Foreign Relations Department said in a statement late Friday that "Mexico has repeatedly said the use of lethal force in immigration control and border security should be...
Hillary Clinton Rips Donald Trump as ‘Someone That Does Not Hold Women in High Regard’
In her first campaign speech since becoming the presumptive Democratic nominee, Hillary Clinton thanked supporters for helping her achieve a “milestone” and she continued her recent attacks on likely Republican nominee Donald Trump. “When Donald Trump says, ‘Let’s make America great again,’...
YouTube launches ‘Smart Offline’ in India for cheaper video downloads
YouTube has introduce a new 'Smart Offline' feature in India to make downloading videos more convenient and cost-effective. Users can now schedule video downloads at night, when mobile data is at its cheapest, without having to actually stay up themselves. This is cheaper for users, because many carriers often have...
Now you can leave a video as a Facebook comment
If a picture is worth a thousand words, imagine what a video can do. Facebook announced on Friday it will now allow users to leave a video in the comments section, as the company continues to emphasize video content as we consume more of it. You can leave a video by clicking the camera button in the comments box and uploading...
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