Switzerland’s capital city, Bern, is considering legalising the sale of cocaine for recreational use in a drastic approach that is not thought to have ever been tried in the world. The European city is re-examining its policy on the drug…
Read MoreVladimir Putin warns of severe response to foreign destabilisation of Russia
Vladimir Putin has called for a “severe” response to foreign agents allegedly aiding Ukraine in destabilising Russia. In a stern and uncompromising address on Wednesday, the Russian leader accused the Ukrainian government, with the direct support of foreign special services,…
Read MoreIran accused of illegal missile tests and massing ‘near weapons-grade’ uranium
The International Atomic Energy Agency said Tehran’s 60% enrichment is a “near weapons-grade” level. Iran is also accused of developing and testing ballistic missiles in its wide-ranging violation of a 2015 nuclear agreement. It was signed by the UK, US,…
Read MoreElderly couple find African mask worth millions in their attic and sell for £130
An elderly couple who discovered an African mask worth millions in their attic have lost their case against a second-hand dealer who bought it from them for just £130. The mask, which is said to have been brought back by…
Read MoreBrits ‘pull out own teeth or visit Ukraine for treatment’ due to dentist refusal
Many Brits have been forced to take their tooth problems into their own hands after a survey revealed many NHS dentists in England won't take new grown-up patients. Labour's numbers from yesterday (December 18) say 82%, won't take grown-ups and…
Read MoreNorth Korea in desperate bid for Russian tourists lavish ski resort nearly empty
North Korea leader Kim Jong Un arrives in Russia via train North Korea is desperately scrambling to attract Russian tourists facing Western sanctions to its near-empty ski resort as the two nations continue to strike closer ties. The Hermit state…
Read MorePals thought they scooped £800m on Lottery – but their dreams came crashing down
A group of work colleagues who all chipped in for a lottery ticket thought they had bagged £800million in a Powerball draw. But their full house of numbers which left the 42-strong staff cheering and celebrating, counting down each successful…
Read MoreStreamer kicked out of country over boobs banned from Twitch for ninth time
Adult star and Twitch streamer Kiaraakitty, or Kiki to her loyal social media fans, has been banned from Twitch for a staggering ninth time. After StreamerBans announced on X Twitch's decision to ban the streamer one user cheekily quipped: "Twitch…
Read MoreI lived on the Canary Islands before British tourists ruined it
Holiday hotspots are attempting to regulate the tourism they receive to make the lives of locals and the impact on the environment that crowds of visitors have more sustainable. Mass tourism in areas beloved by holidaymakers can lead to overcrowding…
Read MoreCurtain of fire erupting from volcano may engulf Iceland for months
Iceland: Volcano erupts weeks after thousands evacuated Iceland’s volcano is characterised by a “fire curtain” out of which lava is being violently ejected, a volcanologist has said. Meanwhile another has warned there is no way of knowing exactly how long…
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