Mobile phones should be outlawed in classrooms so children can learn without screen time distraction, the United Nations said. In a rare intervention the global peacekeeping organisation said a ban would enrich lives and improve safety. Unesco, the UN’s educational, scientific and cultural arm, said a zero tolerance approach to smartphones during lessons would aid […]

A grandmother has been left devastated after her life savings were destroyed by pests. The Malaysian woman had approximately £5,115 (RM30,000) hidden in a cardboard box. But she recently discovered that her carefully collected banknotes were little more than shredded paper after termites attacked the box. READ MORE: Mum fumes after £30 Domino's pizza order […]

By KATE BRUMBACK (Associated Press) ATLANTA (AP) — Rudy Giuliani has conceded that he made public comments falsely claiming two Georgia election workers committed ballot fraud during the 2020 presidential race but is arguing that the statements were protected by the First Amendment. That assertion by Giuliani, who as part of Donald Trump’s legal team […]

Denver’s worsening overdose crisis affects the entire city, from people who use drugs and their families to joggers in Cheesman Park and first responders. Reporters Seth Klamann and Elise Schmelzer want to talk to Denverites who’ve witnessed an overdose in a public place — like at a business, in a park or on the street […]

Helen A. Berger, Brandeis University via Associated Press Witches, Wiccans and other contemporary Pagans see divinity in trees, streams, plants and animals. Most Pagans view the Earth as the Goddess, with a body that humans must care for, and from which they gain emotional, spiritual and physical sustenance. Paganism is an umbrella term that includes religions […]

Critics slam Elon Musk for suggesting Covid vaccine may be responsible for Bronny James’ cardiac arrest and brand him a ‘bottomless pit of attention addiction’ Twitter CEO Elon Musk claimed Bronny James’ cardiac arrest may be due to jab Bronny James collapsed during basketball workout and was rushed to hospital Critics have slammed Elon Musk […]

An alleged intelligence report from the German army has suggested that Ukraine’s counter-offensive efforts are facing challenges due to the incomplete implementation of training received from Western militaries. According to the confidential document obtained by the German Bild newspaper, Kyiv’s strategy involves spreading its troops too thinly across the 1,000km front line and launching attacks […]

‘Jobsworth’ council litter warden is slammed for following woman, 87, as she struggled with a walking frame before pouncing and fining her £150 the second she dropped a cigarette butt Bertha Quinn, 87, was ‘wobbly on her feet’ as she could not afford the £150 fine Read: Rise of council busy-bodies: More than 13,400 on-the-spot fines […]

A porker dubbed “Pigcasso” is laughing all the way to the piggy bank – after her paintings sold for almost £1million. The artistic animal was rescued from slaughter by animal sanctuary boss Joanne Lefson. The pig picked up an old paint brush in her stall and went on to trotter out a string of portraits […]

Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. The majority owner of the company that ran Manus Island’s immigration detention centre insists he was only trying to help his mother, who works in the Home Affairs Department, when he transferred more than $1.2 million to her […]