Abbas Araghchi said Wednesday that Iran would respond in kind to any attack on its infrastructure. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Wednesday that Iran would respond in kind to any attack on its infrastructure, after Washington threatened to bomb a bridge or power plant for every ship targeted in the Strait of Hormuz. “Our defence…
What starts as a round of golf will become a true test of endurance for three local lads, who are taking on one of the toughest challenges in the sport. Alongside the four rounds of golf in a single day, the 26+ miles walked, and hundreds of shots played, every moment will help support an…
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Firefighters in central Spain on Wednesday battled a wildfire that has burned over 32,000 hectares (79,000 acres) in one of the largest blazes on record for the southern European country. The fire in rural Guadalajara comes less than two weeks after a deadly blaze devastated a small expat community in southern…
Ukraine has made significant progress in the war this year, and a rift between the country’s outgoing army chief and its defense minister threatened to derail its efforts. Both men lost their jobs following Zelenskyy’s major government reshuffle last week. The top-level changes late Tuesday were intended to draw a line under an unwelcome spasm…
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Wednesday that Iran’s demand to control and collect tolls in the Strait of Hormuz would threaten the world’s economy and the principle of freedom of navigation, even in Asia. Rubio spoke at the start of an annual meeting in the Philippine capital, Manila, with…
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday fired Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi as commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s armed forces following days of mass protests in Kyiv and other cities nationwide demanding his removal. Zelenskyy appointed Mykhailo Drapatyi as the new army chief, according to a statement on social media. “Our shared wish is one —…
A local businesswoman has been recognised on the national stage after winning the Rising Star Award at the prestigious Business Awards UK. Founded by Lisa Stephens, Totally Tiaras creates beautiful handcrafted tiaras and bridal accessories using vintage jewellery, reclaimed heirloom pieces and bespoke designs, giving brides the opportunity to wear something truly personal while embracing a…
It may be nestled in the quiet village of Bulkington but there is a big noise being made about The Weavers Arms. It has been run by the same family for decades and they pride ‘The Weavers’ on being a traditional English pub. So much so that Tom Wiberley, who runs the pub, says that…
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Rescue crews in Afghanistan searched Tuesday for survivors and bodies among the rubble of houses destroyed by devastating flash floods that authorities say have killed nearly two dozen people and left more than 100 people missing. The Afghanistan National Disaster Management Authority said Tuesday that 23 people had died, 80 had…
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran attacked a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz early Tuesday, forcing its crew to abandon the ship, while the United States conducted yet another round of airstrikes targeting the Islamic Republic as they struggle over control of the key waterway. The 10 consecutive nights of U.S. airstrikes haven’t…