WASHINGTON (AP) — By some counts, President Joe Biden can lay claim to a banner first year in office. But numbers also reveal plenty of setbacks. Most in the United States got their COVID-19 vaccines, but other countries fared better. Economic growth surged; so did inflation. America exited Afghanistan, but the war ended with a chaotic evacuation and a suicide […]

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have offered their kids a “choice” that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge cannot offer their children George, Charlotte, and Louis, an expert has claimed. Whilst the Sussexes have shared relatively few snaps of their firstborn Archie and only one picture of their daughter Lilibet, Prince William and Kate Middleton cannot afford their family the […]

A cured insomniac who moved to a remote island and lived in a tent surrounded by whales to try and get a good night's sleep has revealed all the lengths he went to for a decent kip. Joe Pannell was just 14 when he first realised he was struggling to nod off. He admits he had a "pretty hard time" […]

A Covid 19 expert has warned New Zealand is now on “borrowed time”, while 5-to-11-year-olds are now eligible to receive their vaccination against the virus. On Sunday, health officials revealed a MIQ worker was among 25 new community cases. However, the Ministry of Health confirmed that the worker has Omicron. The border worker returned a positive result for Covid-19 late […]

In the first four hours of the Marshall fire’s terrorizing run through Boulder County, emergency officials sent 24,289 alerts to residents’ cellphones as firefighters, sheriff’s deputies, police officers and even public works employees raced through neighborhoods to sound the alarm. Even with officials employing multiple methods — including social media — to tell people to get out, last month’s fast-moving […]

A gunman shot dead after holding four hostages at a US synagogue was British, authorities believe. The terrifying attack in Colleyville, Texas was unintentionally broadcast by the place of worship which was live streaming its service on Saturday. The unnamed British national carrying could be heard on Facebook demanding to speak to convicted terrorist Aafia Siddiquid. Hostages were freed by […]

Millions across the world have reported a rise in what has been dubbed "Covid-somnia" after struggling to sleep during the outbreak of the virus. A survey of 2,006 adults found that 50% experienced sleeping during the pandemic, and among those who had sleep disturbances, the most common complaint was difficulty falling asleep of staying asleep, according to the American Academy […]

Tonga: Satellite images capture moment volcano erupts We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Locals raced towards the higher ground as waves of almost 3ft (90cm) filled […]

A woman claims police were completely “uninterested” in her case when she reported that she was groped by a customer at work. Niamh Gallagher, 21, was working alone in a shoe shop in Manchester when a man entered and sexually assaulted her in broad daylight. The student claims the male customer shoved a £5 note into her bra strap before […]

Royal Family fans have been gushing over young Prince Harry's "lookalike" uncle after Charles Spencer shared a childhood sketch of himself on Instagram. The late Princess Diana's younger brother, 57, revealed a photo of himself as a young lad in the grand library of their childhood home Althorp House. The 9th Earl Spencer, is heir to the huge home in […]