Moscow dodges questions on losses incurred by Russian troops at hands of marauding Ukraine army
Ukrainian forces swept deeper into territory seized from fleeing Russian troops on Monday and joyful residents returned to former frontline villages, while Moscow’s leaders dodged any discussion of their troops’ retreat in northeast Ukraine. Ukraine’s general staff said its soldiers had recaptured more than 20 towns and villages in just...
How Queen Elizabeth II, an ardent Arsenal fan, endured a 22-year trophy drought to her death
Although Royals are supposed to remain politically neutral, there’s no decree that stops them from showing their bias towards their chosen football teams. Prince William isn’t shy to express his love for Aston Villa and can be found punching the air at home and away games at the sight of...
Tensions soar in Queen’s family as Prince Andrew is heckled during funeral procession in Edinburgh
A man was seen pointing at and heckling Prince Andrew as the Queen’s coffin made its way through the streets of Edinburgh on Monday afternoon. The protester who made it to the barricades was seen on live television shouting at the disgraced Duke of York. He appeared to shout: “Andrew,...
Kenyan media question accreditation of journalists who’ll cover swearing-in of new president
On Tuesday, Uhuru Kenyatta is expected to hand over the instruments of power including a ceremonial sword and a copy of Kenya’s Constitution to the new president William Ruto. Mr Ruto will be the first to take the Oath of Office, becoming Kenya’s fifth president since independence. He will be...
Tyranny of the urgent: Working faster, doing more with less eliminates stone age habits in digital world
Albert Einstein has been widely quoted as saying “There are two things that are infinite, the universe, and human stupidity – and I’m not sure about the universe.” Like most people, I usually write this off as an amusing, sarcastic quip he made on a bad day. I mean, it...
