[ad_1] AP- 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 sketch-comedy TV series “Monty Python’s…
[ad_1] Army, Navy, and Air Force mark Her Majesty Queen Sirikit’s birthday with coordinated salutes at historic military sites in Bangkok. BANGKOK, Thailand – All three branches of the Royal Thai Armed Forces fired 63-round Royal Salutes on Tuesday (Aug 12) to honor Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother, on her birthday anniversary. The…
[ad_1] Prince Andrew’s ex-wife Sarah Ferguson will retain her royal title, Sarah, Duchess of York, despite her 1996 divorce from Andrew and his military titles and royal patronages being returned to the Queen. Sarah has continued to use the title Sarah, Duchess of York, despite her 1996 divorce from Andrew and although his military titles…
[ad_1] Deputy Minister of Interior leads ceremony in Ubon Ratchathani as government pledges full support to affected families and communities. UBON RATCHATHANI, Thailand – His Majesty the King has graciously granted a royal cremation for Mrs. Hung Chorasa, a civilian killed in recent clashes along the Thai-Cambodian border. The ceremony was held 10 August 2025…
[ad_1] Press Release – Blue Yonder The update comes as businesses across Aotearoa grapple with persistent inflation, global trade tensions and shifting consumer expectations – conditions that are placing greater pressure on supply chain efficiency, resilience and sustainability. Blue Yonder, a global leader in end-to-end digital supply chain transformation, has reported a strong second quarter…
[ad_1] Newsboy’s nap selection for Wednesday, August 13, is the Julie Camacho-trained Triggerman (4.15) at Beverley. His next best is another runner at the East Yorkshire track, Dumfries (3.45) (Image: RACINGFOTOS.COM) IT IS ladies’ day at Beverley this afternoon and TRIGGERMAN (nap) would be an appropriate winner for trainer Julie Camacho in the Jill Willows…
[ad_1] 1. Who was the rather misnamed administration assistant to the editorial team in Drop The Dead Donkey? Angel Golightly Serena Makepeace Blessing Sunningdale Joy Merryweather Grace Winner 2. The Monty Python’s Flying Circus character of the nude organist was usually portrayed by Terry Jones, but who played the character in his first two appearances?…
[ad_1] Written by: Joe Reaney Published: Tuesday 12th August 2025 Fearing Fringe fatigue? Here are five lesser-known spots for escaping the hustle and bustle, chosen by Lonely Planet Scotland writer (and BCG Pro member) Joe Reaney. The Edinburgh Fringe is an extraordinary event, but it can also be an overwhelming one. The sheer mass of…
[ad_1] International Express Delivery Market HTF MI just released the Global International Express Delivery Market Study, a comprehensive analysis of the market that spans more than 143+ pages and describes the product and industry scope as well as the market prognosis and status for 2025-2033. The marketization process is being accelerated by the market study’s…
[ad_1] Virgin Media O2 is providing £1 million of its unused apprenticeship levy fees to help smaller businesses hire and train women and individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds in science, technology, engineering and mathematics roles. The telecoms group becomes the latest company to create an apprenticeship fund from its leftover fees. In July, Royal Mail made…