Ukrainian troops pound Russian forces as they sustain momentum that major territorial gains
Ukrainian troops continued to pile unrelenting pressure on retreating Russian forces on Tuesday, seeking to hold on to their sudden momentum that has produced major territorial gains. Fresh yellow-and-blue flags fluttered from the tallest buildings left in partly destroyed towns around Ukraine’s second city, Kharkiv, while Ukrainian soldiers inspected charred...
New study shows music therapy may become a more central treatment option for memory loss
A recent study has found that utilising a specific form of music therapy helps improve social engagement among people with dementia and their caregivers. The therapy was also found to lower caregiver distress, according to the study published in Alzheimer Disease and Associated Disorders. Dementia is a broad category of...
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...
English Premier League postpones all football matches as world mourns Queen Elizabeth II
The Premier League and EFL have announced that all of this weekend’s matches have been postponed as a mark of respect for Queen Elizabeth II, who has passed away at the age of 96. All matches in the four divisions across the weekend, up to and including Monday night’s Premier...
Former Chelsea, Arsenal defender says Blues’ transfer business was money down the drain
William Gallas has criticised Chelsea for their “desperate” business in the summer transfer market with the club failing to get value for money. The Blues spent more than any other Premier League club this summer with new owner Todd Boehly splashing £255.3 million on a number of players, including Raheem...
Queen Elizabeth’s doctors alerted family of her failing health; only Prince Charles made it before she breathed last
The nation’s longest-reigning monarch passed away aged 96 at her private royal residence in the Scottish Highlands, one of her favourite places, on Thursday afternoon. Members of the Royal Family made their way to Balmoral as it became clear that she had taken a turn for the worst. Only Charles,...
