Egypt pharaoh’s ‘solar boat’ moved to Giza museum
AN impressive ancient Egyptian boat from the time of the pharaohs has been transported to its new home at the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza due to open this year…
Tanker blast evidence points to Iran, says US
THE US military’s Central Command has announced the results of its forensic investigation into last week’s fatal drone attack on a merchant tanker off Oman. It says explosives experts concluded…
US urges Iran’s new President Ebrahim Raisi to resume nuclear talks
The US has called on Iran’s new president to return to talks on reviving a historic nuclear deal. The window for diplomacy would not remain open forever, a spokesman for…
Covid: Most of Wales’ coronavirus rules to end Saturday
Most of Wales’ remaining Covid rules will be scrapped from Saturday. Rules on the numbers that can meet indoors will end – nightclubs will be able to reopen, and social…
Thatcher helped climate by closing coal mines, says Boris Johnson
Margaret Thatcher gave the UK “a big early start” in the move away from coal-fired power by closing “so many coal mines”, Boris Johnson has said. “We’re now down to…
Covid in Scotland: Drinking at the bar will be allowed in pubs
Scotland’s national clinical director has confirmed that drinking at the bar will be allowed in pubs from next week. Prof Jason Leitch also indicated that people dancing at nightclubs would…
MV Asphalt Princess: Suspected hijackers leave ship off UAE
MEN who boarded and seized a ship in the Gulf of Oman have left the vessel and all those remaining on board are safe, officials say. A UK maritime security…
Israel accuses Iran over deadly oil tanker attack
ISRAEL has accused Iran of being behind an attack on an oil tanker in which two crew members – a British national and a Romanian citizen – were killed. The…
Tokyo Olympics: Sunisa Lee takes gymnastics all-around gold as Simone Biles watches from stands
AMERICAN Sunisa Lee took Olympic gymnastics all-around gold as defending champion Simone Biles watched from the stands after withdrawing to prioritize her mental health. The 18-year-old Olympic debutant, who helped…
Covid vaccines have prevented 60,000 deaths in England – Jonathan Van-Tam
AROUND 60,000 deaths have been prevented in England as a result of the Covid vaccine program, the deputy chief medical officer has said. Prof Jonathan Van-Tam said an estimated 22…