[Source: Fiji Government/Facebook] Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has expressed his gratitude to the United Kingdom for its ongoing support to Fiji, highlighting the strong partnership between the two nations. Yesterday, Prime Minister Rabuka welcomed the UK’s newly-appointed High Commissioner to Fiji, Kanbar Hossein-Bor, congratulating him on his new role and …
Read More »Royal Dubai continues perfect start for Burrows
Previously trained by Marco Botti, Royal Dubai switched to Burrows’ care after two unsuccessful British runs in April and June, but he struck gold in Listed company at Newbury on his yard debut last month. Upped to Group Three level here, the 9-4 joint favourite was anchored towards the rear …
Read More »Understanding mRNA vaccines, summer heat and a meteor shower | National News
Each week Hot off the Wire looks at a variety of stories in business, science, health and more. This week’s headlines include: FACT FOCUS: RFK Jr.’s reasons for cutting mRNA vaccine not supported by evidence. Harvard scientists say research could be set back years after funding freeze. What to know …
Read More »Royal Mail celebrates Monty Python with stamps featuring iconic sketches and characters
LONDON — And now for something completely different: Britain’s Royal Mail has issued stamps celebrating the absurdist comedy of Monty Python. The 10-stamp series announced on Thursday celebrates some of the troupe’s most iconic characters and catchphrases, from “Nudge, nudge” to “The Lumberjack Song.” Six stamps depict scenes from the …
Read More »‘Just having this incredible musical in Plymouth for almost six weeks is a coup in itself’
They’re not the sort of subjects you would think could make a smash-hit musical: essays on the fledgling US Constitution; taxation of whiskey; and political candidacy. Yet the lyrical melodies, rhythmic fluency and rap battle style of Hamilton has turned the bedrock of American politics into a theatrical diamond. No …
Read More »Body language expert reveals Harry and Meghan’s awkward moment at film premiere when they ‘acted like A-List celebrities’
Prince Harry and Meghan are used to receiving royal treatment at events. So when they turned up at the Bob Marley: One Love biopic premiere and were given seats three rows from the front of the theatre, they could hardly conceal their shock. During the glitzy event at the Carib Theatre, the couple …
Read More »Shadows on the Tracks | Chapters
The wind carried the scent of wet steel. It was August 8, 1963 — a night that would etch itself into British history like a scar on iron. Somewhere in the black belly of Buckinghamshire’s countryside, a Royal Mail train thundered forward, carrying more than just letters. Inside its carriages …
Read More »Power cut knocks out Tesco’s fridges and freezers
IT WILL take until the start of the week for Tesco to be able to restock its empty fridges and freezers, the company has confirmed. The supermarket had to withdraw frozen and chilled food after a power cut on Friday evening knocked out freezing and chilling equipment. The store at …
Read More »Braves recall rookie Waldrep while Marlins add Gusto as Game 1 starters in split doubleheader | iNFOnews
Atlanta Braves pitcher Hurston Waldrep throws against the Cincinnati Reds during the second inning of the MLB Speedway Classic baseball game at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tenn., Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. Play was resumed today after yesterday’s weather delay. (AP Photo/George Walker IV) August …
Read More »Peat and Diesel begin two-night run at Mareel
SCOTTISH band Peat and Diesel enjoyed a busy start to a two-night stint at Mareel in Lerwick last night (Friday). The Western Isles folk rockers headlined the venue’s auditorium last night at an event hosted by NorthLink Ferries. The ferry operator’s newsletter subscribers were able to get free tickets for …
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