Thousands of Russians post selfies wearing red tops to show support for Alexei Navalny’s wife

Thousands of Russians have posted selfies wearing red tops to show support for jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s wife. Social media users shared the pictures after Navalny’s wife, Yulia Navalnaya, wore a red jumper in court when her husband was handed his verdict earlier this week. As his sentence was read, Navalny made a heart sign … Read more

Thousands of Russians post selfies wearing red tops to show support for Alexei Navalny

Thousands of Russians have posted selfies wearing red tops to show support for jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Social media users shared the pictures after Alexei Navalny’s wife, Yulia Navalnaya, wore a red jumper in court when her husband was handed his verdict earlier this week. As his sentence was read, Navalny made a heart sign … Read more

Is this the best cheese toastie method EVER? Chef’s oozing creation wows thousands online

Is this the best cheese toastie trick EVER? Chef’s oozing creation wows thousands online – as the secret to the perfect crunchy texture is revealed A chef has shared how to make the best cheese toastie using an uncommon trick Sydney chef Guillermo posted a video on TikTok to demonstrate the process He cuts a thick … Read more

Maternity ward death traps in Maduro’s socialist Venezuela as thousands of doctors flee

Maternity ward death traps, with dead children piled on top of each other and blood-soaked corridors, are the new norm in Nicolas Maduro’s socialist Venezuela.  Seven years of back-to-back recession and the highest inflation in the world has destroyed the country’s healthcare system, with a critical shortage of doctors and nursing personnel, surgical equipment and … Read more

Vaccine reducing Covid transmission could save tens of thousands of lives in UK

Oxford’s Covid vaccine could save tens of thousands of lives because it can cut the likelihood of catching coronavirus and passing it on by around two thirds, scientists say. Modelling produced by SAGE members from Warwick University predicted that more than 150,000 more people could die in 2021 if lockdown rules were lifted in March … Read more

MPs brand decision to allow gamblers to continue betting thousands a minute online ‘appaling’ 

Online casino curbs that still let punters lose £2k a minute: MPs brand decision to allow gamblers to continue betting thousands a minute online ‘appalling’ MPs have announced measures to tackle addictive web-based gambling sites  The Gambling Commission suggested the rate of bet placing be slowed down  Campaigners say regulator had failed to limit the … Read more

Avocado seed debate: Thousands divided over whether they can see a seed in this snap

Innocent snap of an avocado leaves thousands divided – so can you see a seed? A mind-boggling optical illusion of an avocado is baffling thousands of people  Many can’t seem to agree whether there’s a seed or not in the centre of avocado No one seems to have the answer – but the comments have … Read more

Thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews ignore Covid lockdown rules in Israel for Rabbi funeral

Thousands of ultra-Orthodox Israelis participated today in the funeral of a prominent rabbi in Jerusalem, flouting the country’s ban on large public gatherings amid the pandemic. Shocking images showed the funeral procession for Rabbi Meshulam Soloveitchik, who died at age 99 and had recently suffered from Covid-19, wending its way through the streets of Jerusalem … Read more

Thousands sign petition demanding sacked binman is given job back after decapitating boy’s snowman

Nearly 3,000 people have signed a petition demanding a binman gets his job back after he was sacked for decapitating a three-year-old boy’s snowman with a kung fu kick.  CCTV footage captured Callum Woodhouse, 19, kicking off the top of the 6ft-tall creation in Hereford while waiting for a bin to be emptied into the … Read more

Heart defect that kills thousands without warning could be spotted early by a blood test 

A heart defect that kills thousands of young adults without warning every year could be spotted early, thanks to a newly developed blood test. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, which causes the heart muscle to abnormally thicken and beat out of control, is the leading cause of cardiac arrest and sudden death in under-40s.  The condition, which causes … Read more