In Africa, Danger Slithers Through Homes and Fields
Venomous snakes bite millions of people each year, killing at least 120,000. Many of them are poor people in rural areas of Africa without easy access to treatment.
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Tell us about an alternative European carnival to win a holiday voucher
Share a tip on a less-known carnival in Europe – the best wins £200 towards a Coolstays break With its masked balls, extravagant costumes and colourful parades, the Venice carnival is famous throughout the world. But across Europe, less-known events offer just as much fun for visitors, with their own celebrations and traditions bringing the…
Paxlovid Improved Long Covid Symptoms in Some Patients, Researchers Report
But the report, on the experiences of 13 patients, found that the drug had no benefit for some people and that some who benefited said the improvement didn’t last.
Biden bans offshore drilling across vast area of US
The ban covering most of America’s coastline comes two weeks before Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony.
How will Congress certify Trump’s electoral college win?
The last time lawmakers met for the routine procedure, things went awry. That is not expected this year.
Harris to certify Trump’s US election win, four years after Capitol riot
Monday’s session in Congress comes on the anniversary of violence by Trump supporters on 6 January 2021.
Israel introduces e-visa for Indian tourists
The new e-Visa platform enables Indian tourists to submit their visa applications entirely online, eliminating the need for physical paperwork. This initiative highlights Israel’s commitment to strengthening its tourism ties with India, reflecting the growing importance of the Indian market to Israel’s tourism sector. This new system is fully integrated with Israel’s Entry Travel Authorization…
How I learned to paint in St Ives, Cornwall
A novice painter finds the artistic heritage of St Ives somewhat daunting initially, but expert tuition in a dream artists’ studio soon gets the creative juices flowing There was the briefest moment late on Sunday afternoon when, standing back from the easel, paintbrush in hand, I almost felt like an artist. What I had produced was by no…
Amazon to release Melania Trump documentary
The soon-to-be first lady will serve as an executive producer on the film.
Govt launches 2 special categories visas for international students
India introduces e-student and e-student-x visas for international students applying via the Study in India (SII) portal. These visas cater to foreign students and their dependents pursuing diverse undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral courses. The SII portal simplifies the admission process and validates applications for higher education in India.