10 h. ago Mosquitoes found in Iceland for first time – now just one country remains untouched

There's only one country left that doesn't have mosquitoes, after the blood-sucking critters popped up in the freezing cold glaciers of Iceland recently

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14 h. ago Mosquitoes found in Iceland for first time as climate crisis warms country

Three specimens discovered in what was previously one of the only places in the world without the insectsMosquitoes have been found in Iceland for the first time as global heating makes the country more hospitable for insects.The country was until this month one of the only places in the world that did not have a mosquito population. The other is Antarctica. Continue reading...

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56 h. ago Nicolas Sarkozy to enter prison for criminal conspiracy over Libyan funding

Former French president set to start five-year sentence for scheme to obtain campaign funds from Muammar Gaddafi’s regimeThe former French president, Nicolas Sarkozy, will go to prison on Tuesday after a court sentenced him to five years for criminal conspiracy over a scheme to obtain election campaign funds from the regime of the late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi.Sarkozy, who was the rightwing president of France between 2007 and 2012, will become the first former head of an EU country to serve time in prison, and the first French postwar leader to be jailed. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago I was blackmailed into donating my dying father's kidney: Grief

Medics are alleged to have made the sickening demand when Joanna Kearney pleaded for more time so family members could travel to the country to say their goodbyes to her beloved dad, John.

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6 d. ago Robert De Niro urges Americans to ‘stand up and be counted’ in anti

In video, the two-time Oscar winner also invoked the pledge of allegiance to say ‘we’re all in this together’A new video from Robert De Niro implores people in the US “to stand up and be counted” in coming protests against Donald Trump’s second presidency that are being planned across the country for Saturday.In the clip, the two-time Oscar winner characterizes Trump as an aspiring tyrant who aims to end American democracy, which – among other major historical events – has survived the first and second world wars. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Top Hungarian EU official ‘not aware’ of alleged spying attempt in Brussels

European Commission spokesperson says Olivér Várhelyi denies knowledge of his country targeting staffHungary’s EU commissioner has denied any knowledge of alleged attempted spying by his government during his time as the country’s top diplomat in Brussels, according to a commission spokesperson.Olivér Várhelyi sat down with European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, on Sunday to discuss the allegations reported by a consortium of investigative journalists last week. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago British tourists prepare for HOURS of travel delays over new EU entry

Under the Entry Exit System (EES), Brits and other travellers from non-EU countries will have to register their biometric information before entering a Schengen area country for the first time. Now, experts have warned of potentially lengthy delays

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9 d. ago Weather forecaster reveals exactly where and when 'widespread SNOW' could fall

Forecasters have shared which parts of the UK could see 'widespread snowfall' in just a few days' time - while other parts of the country will get wind and rain

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1 week ago Police rush to Hollywood Hills home owned by Bono after reported stabbing on property

U2's lead singer Bono was not involved in the alleged incident and was not in the country at the time. The property is currently an active construction site with only workers present

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1 week ago Ferguson is Scotland’s hero as they fight back to steal vital victory over Greece

Maybe, just maybe, Scotland will end their painful wait. If the nature of this win over Greece counts, someone is smiling favourably on Steve Clarke’s bid to lead his country to a first World Cup since 1998. Greece were superior to the Scots in so many departments here yet still lost. Lewis Ferguson’s first strike for his country and Lyndon Dykes, who scored in stoppage time, have Clarke daring to dream. It was victory that mattered here, not how it was achieved, which is just as well.Assessment of this Scotland team is not particularly easy. Euphoria swept the country as Clarke led his men to the last European Championship. Epic disappointment was not only the theme in Germany but again as the Scots returned for Nations League action. Scotland rallied impressively in that group before a comprehensive defeat by Greece in a playoff. Continue reading...

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1 week ago I have been criticised for being part of the Riyadh comedy festival. This is why I did it | Omid Djalili

The headlines focus on money, but the gigs were great and I think there are different ways to achieve progress. Art, especially comedy, can be part of thatAfter 15 years of turning down offers to perform standup comedy in Saudi Arabia due to the country’s human rights record, this time I took the gig. Why?There’s a push for change in Saudi, and signs are discernible. Yet many from the outside would rather comedians in the west stayed away. At a time when freedom of speech is under attack, the backlash against comedians who participated in the Riyadh comedy festival reflects our ongoing struggle to find consensus on this and many issues affecting humanity. Continue reading...

Culture

3 w. ago Charming destination named 'UK's cosiest city' for autumn escapes

For some people as the weather gets colder it's time to escape to a hot country but for many a hot chocolate while the rain is pouring outside is perfect

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3 w. ago Rare Cadbury chocolate bars spotted on UK discounter shelves for the first time

RARE Cadbury chocolate bars have been spotted on UK discounter shelves for the first time. Shoppers are racing to their nearest store to snap up this tasty treat for a bargain price. Farmfoods is selling Cadbury Choco Delight bars for the first time exciting chocolate fans up and down the country. The treat combines the...

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3 w. ago Wealthy investors from US, China and Hong Kong top applications for New Zealand’s ‘golden visa’ scheme

Since new rules for the Active Investor Plus visa came into effect in April, applicant numbers have almost tripledWealthy investors from the US, China and Hong Kong are the leaders in applications for New Zealand’s “golden visas” after the government relaxed the scheme’s requirements in a bid to boost the flagging economy.The new rules for the Active Investor Plus visa came into effect in April and lowered investment thresholds, removed English-language requirements and cut the amount of time applicants must spend in the country to establish residency from three years to three weeks. Continue reading...

Economics

3 w. ago Charles Oliveira to face Mateusz Gamrot in new UFC Brazil main event after Rafael Fiziev injury

The former lightweight champion will compete in his home country for the first time in five years

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