Mediacom world news portal
The Russian Defence Ministry said the 115 Russian soldiers had been captured in the Kursk region, where Ukrainian forces launched their surprise offensive into Russia two weeks ago. Ukraine said the 115 Ukrainian servicemen who were freed were conscripts. CBC | World News
Read More »Tag Archives: more
Staying on the right side of doping controls can be even more complicated for Para athletes
It may seem easy to abide by anti-doping controls — how hard can it be to not take performance-enhancing drugs? — but there are a wide variety of reasons why anti-doping education and testing is complicated. CBC | Sports News
Read More »U.S. promises more aid for Ukraine as Zelenskyy drives home Kyiv’s need for support now
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is reminding Kyiv’s allies that his country cannot rely on IOUs to defend its borders, calling on those same partners to follow through on defence provision commitments promptly. CBC | World News
Read More »Huge 2,500-carat diamond discovered – biggest for more than 100 years
The as-yet-unnamed diamond was presented to the world at the office of Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi. It weighs approximately half a kilogram and Masisi was one of the first to get to hold it. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »NWSL reaches new CBA that adds more money for players, ends draft
The National Women’s Soccer League and its players have reached a deal on a new collective bargaining agreement that eliminates the draft, guarantees all contracts, provides for parental leave and childcare benefits and promises more money for the players. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Boots to close more stores at the end of summer – is your local on the list?
High street retailer Boots is set to shut down 47 more stores in the coming months. Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed
Read More »Yvette Cooper planning deportation ‘surge’ to remove more than 14,000 migrants from UK
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, announcing “new measures to strengthen border security”, said she wants to “achieve the highest rate of removals” since 2018. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Pension tip for high earners could save more than £8,000 a year on childcare
Experts at Moneyfarm said the eligibility for receiving free and tax free childcare is limited to households where an individual earns at least £8,670 and no more than £100,000. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Brian May vows new doc will ‘outrage viewers more than anything since Post Office scandal’
Queen guitarist Brian May has opened up about his new documentary ahead of its release this week on BBC Two. Daily Express :: TV and Radio Feed
Read More »Antiques expert gobsmacked as old photograph sells for 100 times more than predicted
The Derbyshire Auction House aired a shocking segment this weekend as Irita Marriott branded one photograph “the greatest thing I’ve ever sold”. Daily Express :: TV and Radio Feed
Read More »