George Blake was the last remaining Cold War spy and as a senior officer in the British Intelligence Service who was a double agent for the Soviet Union, his actions had devasting consequences for Britain. Yet he was also one of the least known double agents and remained unrepentant. In 1961, Blake was sentenced to…
The longest river in Europe, the Volga stands for the Russian national spirit, where exhausted from the second world war’s most destructive battle, Soviet soldiers washed in its waters, a form of mass baptism before the terrible battle for freedom. The river has played a crucial role in the history of the peoples who are…
Coca-Cola is to test a paper bottle as part of a longer-term bid to eliminate plastic from its packaging entirely and has set a goal of producing zero waste by 2030. The Paper Bottle Company or PABOCO is a Danish firm behind the innovative development of the paper-based container, 100 per cent recyclable, which is…
St Valentines Day – When did it start and where did it come from? Love has always been a many splendoured things even before St Valentines Day became a popular occasion to officially celebrate it. But what are its origins? With the official symbol of St Valentine being cupid – son of Venus – The…
The Royal Photographic Society has announced the winners of its Science Photographer of the Year competition, which celebrates the stories behind scientific exploration and application with over 1, 000 entries by both amateur and professional photographers, from microscopic observations to images showing climate change in action. The photos will be displayed at a virtual exhibition…
Lunar New year, Chinese Chunjie, Vietnamese Tet, Korean Solnal, Tibetan Losar, and spring festival celebrated in China and other Asian countries that begins with the first new moon of the lunar calendar and ends on the first full moon of the lunar calendar, 15 days later. This is the year of the Ox, for the…
United Airlines plans to buy 200 flying electric taxis and hopes to fly passengers to the airport within the next five years. United Airlines will invest in flying taxi firm Archer as part of an £800m ($1.1bn) deal to develop the aircraft, which will also need regulatory approval before the purchase can go ahead. United…
A weekly injection of semaglutide, along with a special diet and fitness would suppress appetite and has led some people to lose more than a fifth of their body weight, according to a major international trial. The study conducted on 2, 000 people revealed an average 15kg weight loss during the 15-month trial. Scientists said…
LVMH and Rihanna pauses Fendi brand Louis Vuitton owner LVMH and music star Rihanna have agreed to suspend her fashion line Fenty less than two years after its launch, as Fenty’s ready to wear activity, based in Paris would be “put on hold” pending better conditions – a rare setback for Europe’s most valuable luxury…
Two male elephants in Thailand got into a fight over mating rights with a female elephant. The wild jumbo even had a physical clash during their week-long standoff. Apparently, a truce was reached on Sunday. Male elephants often fight over dominance. Two jumbos in Thailand appeared to have made up with each other by a…