Three shepherd dogs have escaped from their yard and fatally mauled a 50-year-old Greek woman in her garden. The attack took place about 2pm on Sunday in the village of Neochorouda, northwest of the northern city of Thessaloniki, Greece’s second largest. The dogs had escaped through a hole in their owners’ fence about 80m away … Read more
BEIJING – The strong earthquake that hit northwest China this week, and killed at least 148 people, has caused economic losses estimated to be worth tens of millions in the agricultural and fisheries industries, state media reported Saturday. Officials in Gansu conducted preliminary assessments that showed the province’s agricultural and fisheries industries have … Read more
Joe Biden told reporters at the White House that he had a “long talk” with Netanyahu (File) Washington: President Joe Biden on Saturday pressed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to protect civilian lives in Gaza, the White House said, as the country’s forces mounted fresh military strikes in the territory. The conversation came a day … Read more
The US country band the Chicks, formerly known as the Dixie Chicks, have said they are “shocked and saddened” by the death of founding member Laura Lynch following a car crash. “Laura was a bright light … her infectious energy and humor gave a spark to the early days of our band,” the band said … Read more
James Cleverly has apologised for joking about spiking his wife’s drink with a date rape drug in comments made at a Downing Street reception. The home secretary’s remarks came just hours after the Home Office announced plans to crack down on spiking, when someone puts drugs into another person’s drink or directly into their body … Read more
Article content Honeycomb Hospitality held its first BBQ and Bundle Up on Saturday. Article content It happened at St. James Park Courtyard at 200 Wellesley St. E. enabling more than 300 people to get a hot meal and pick up some winter clothes. Article content “It is our first year doing this,” Honeycomb CEO Brandon … Read more
India could be the ideal site for emerging market investment, according to one ETF expert. Kevin Carter, founder and chief investment officer of EMQQ Global, told CNBC’s “ETF Edge” this week that India’s population demographics, growing economy and technology-oriented policy make the country highly investable. “You’ve got a government that’s a democracy that’s supporting technology, … Read more
A family in country New South Wales is enduring unimaginable grief following the death of their newborn daughter to a rare syndrome at just four weeks of age. Friends have rallied around grieving Gundagai mum Jayde Bell and her partner after their little girl was a victim of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). WATCH THE … Read more
(NEXSTAR) – The Social Security Administration’s (SSA) annual adjustment of benefits to offset inflation is set to kick in, meaning millions of recipients will see a higher number on their checks in 2024. While the cost of groceries, housing and other staples isn’t getting any cheaper, inflation eased during 2023, leading officials to announce an … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and military officials said the country’s forces shot down three Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber aircrafts on Friday on the southern front, hailing it as a success in the 22-month-old war. The Russian military made no mention of the incident. But Russian bloggers acknowledged the loss, and analysts suggested U.S.-supplied Patriot missiles had … Read more
