Blog

  • Militant commander killed in police operation in NW Pakistan-Xinhua

    ISLAMABAD, Dec. 26 (Xinhua) — A top militant commander wanted by law enforcement agencies was killed in a joint police operation in Pakistan’s northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, police said on Thursday.

    The Counter-Terrorism Department…

    Continue Reading

  • Cosmonaut Fedyayev cleared for Crew Dragon mission – Cosmonaut Training Center – Interfax

    1. Cosmonaut Fedyayev cleared for Crew Dragon mission – Cosmonaut Training Center  Interfax
    2. NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12  NASA (.gov)
    3. NASA Reveals Crew Assignments for SpaceX Crew-12 Mission to the ISS  The Daily Galaxy
    4. NASA Shares SpaceX Crew-12…

    Continue Reading

  • A strange star near a black hole is defying expectations

    A strange star near a black hole is defying expectations

    Astronomers at the University of Hawaiʻi Institute for Astronomy (IfA) have pieced together the dramatic history of a distant red giant by studying subtle changes in its light. Tiny fluctuations in brightness reveal that the star may have…

    Continue Reading

  • Jimmy Kimmel jokes about fascism in an ‘alternative Christmas message’ for Britain : NPR

    Jimmy Kimmel jokes about fascism in an ‘alternative Christmas message’ for Britain : NPR

    FILE – People walk by the Jimmy Kimmel Live studio on Hollywood Blvd., on Sept. 17, 2025, in Los Angeles.

    Continue Reading

  • Jersey minister aiming to fix ‘gap’ in young offender law

    Jersey minister aiming to fix ‘gap’ in young offender law

    Deputy Le Hegarat said that efforts to avoid children and young people entering the prison estate were “important and underlined in many sources”.

    She quoted the 2025 prison inspection report which said: “As the only prison in Jersey, it (La Moye)…

    Continue Reading

  • Jersey care home residents take to ice rink

    Jersey care home residents take to ice rink

    Care home residents have enjoyed a trip to an ice rink where they got on the ice in their wheelchairs.

    Staff at St Joesph’s Care Home in Jersey took residents to the temporary ice rink in the Weighbridge as part of its Christmas celebrations.

    Continue Reading

  • The Ashes 2025-26: England bowled out for 110 as 20 wickets fall on day one of Boxing Day Test

    The Ashes 2025-26: England bowled out for 110 as 20 wickets fall on day one of Boxing Day Test

    England’s Ashes tour teetered on another crisis as they were bowled out for 110 on an almost farcical first day of the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

    The 20 wickets to fall is the most on the opening day of an Ashes Test since 1909…

    Continue Reading

  • Christmas recycling tips issued for Devon and Cornwall households

    Christmas recycling tips issued for Devon and Cornwall households

    Bradley GerrardLocal Democracy Reporting Service

    Jason Gillman/Pixabay Dozens of presents in a variety of wrapping paper under a decorated Christmas tree.Jason Gillman/Pixabay

    Council bosses said a lot of wrapping paper can be recycled

    People have been urged to take the right approach when it comes to getting rid of waste and recycling after Christmas.

    Advice has been issued by Devon County Council and Cornwall Council about what households should do with items such as cards, batteries, wrapping paper and Christmas trees.

    Council bosses have said people should make sure items destined for the bin can be recycled or even find a creative idea to reuse them – including leftover food or old electrical gadgets.

    Waste collection dates are also changing across both counties, with households advised to check with their local authority when their bins will be picked up.

    ‘Number one nemesis’

    Liz Jarvis, a senior waste manager at Devon County Council, told the Local Democracy Reporting Service wrapping paper and Christmas cards could usually be recycled if they were not covered in plastic or glitter.

    Ms Jarvis added food was a “number one nemesis” in terms of waste, with a 2022 analysis showing roughly a third of black bin waste as food.

    “If you think you’ve bought something you don’t really need, then don’t forget that it can most likely be frozen and used another day,” she said.

    A reminder has been issued by both councils about not putting old batteries in rubbish bins as they can cause fires.

    “Take them to a supermarket or your local household waste and recycling centre for recycling,” Cornwall Council said.

    Ms Jarvis added some electrical items could be taken to repair cafes – where people can take items to be fixed – to get a new lease of life.

    Cornwall Council Several batteries of various sizes on a marbled table.Cornwall Council

    People have been urged to not put old batteries in bins

    Ms Jarvis said Christmas trees could also be recycled, with some councils offering special collections.

    She said certain size restrictions applied for the collections, and those with trees that were more than 6ft (1.82m) tall should consider taking them to their local recycling centre.

    Ms Jarvis added people could consider keeping a tree in their garden to get further enjoyment out of it.

    “We keep our tree in the garden for as long as possible,” Ms Jarvis said.

    “The longest time we’ve had it there is until May, and we usually put bird food in it and they love it.”

    Continue Reading

  • Rain-soaked California still at risk of floods and high surf

    Rain-soaked California still at risk of floods and high surf

    WRIGHTWOOD, Calif. — A strong storm system that brought relentless winds, rain and snowfall to California this week was expected to ease Friday, but there was still a risk of high surf along the coast, flash flooding near Los Angeles and…

    Continue Reading

  • Footballer Geoff Thomas not ruling out another cycling challenge

    Footballer Geoff Thomas not ruling out another cycling challenge

    Thomas spoke of the 2025 ride and recalled one steep 18-mile climb in the Alps which took him to his limit, particularly when it suddenly started to rain and then snow.

    “I was about two turns away from the top and I was crying my eyes out,” Thomas…

    Continue Reading