We are starting to get data about the spread of Omicron, almost three weeks on from when the first case of the new COVID variant was detected in the UK.
Residents in Lagos, Nigeria, are rediscovering their city and all it has to offer through special day and night tours offered by EXP Lagos, a local tourism outfit that uses Danfo mini buses as transport. The weekend tours offer exploration and experiences, according to Uzo Umeh, the head of the domestic tourism startup. “You cannot experience Lagos without experiencing the Danfo,” says Uzo, referring to the popular means of public transport for Lagosians who use it for daily commute in Africa’s
A woman searching for the body of her murdered mother has lain flowers at the farm where she believes she is buried.
A beagle tried to navigate a snow-covered yard in northeast Ohio on Monday morning, January 17, as the National Weather Service (NWS) reported snowfall accumulation as high as 20 inches in parts of the state.This footage, filmed by Twitter user @Yigh, shows her beagle struggling to create a path through the snow before backtracking the way it came.“#Snowpocalypse 2022 is not a disappointment. Snow is a beagle high so far,” the post read. Credit: @Tigh via Storyful
The Sussexes lost their taxpayer-funded police protection in the UK in the aftermath of quitting as senior working royals.
Northern Ireland's political leaders held a vigil for 23-year-old murdered teacher Ashling Murphy.
The 49-year-old Canadian pro skater appeared on the ITV show in 2011 and 2012.
Buying one of the firm’s EVs gives preferential prices for home chargers.
The broadcaster is one of many TV stars who have come out in support of the BBC.
Portugal's ruling Socialists extended their lead in a new poll on Sunday, two weeks before a snap election, widening the gap between them and the main opposition party, the Social Democrats. The survey, carried out by pollsters Aximage for newspapers Jornal de Noticias, Diario de Noticias and radio station TSF, gave the current premier Antonio Costa's PS party a 38.1% share of the vote, up from 35.4% last month. It still leaves PS short of a majority, which under the proportional representation system, equates to between 42% and 45% of the vote.
A tsunami advisory was in place for coastal areas of California, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia on January 15, after an underwater volcano eruption occurred near Tonga hours prior.Footage by William Link shows waves running up Beverly Beach on Saturday morning. In a Facebook post, Link said the beach “completely disappeared for about 10 minutes.”The National Weather Service recorded wave heights of 1.5 feet north of Beverly Beach in Port Orford. Residents in coastal areas were advised to move off the beach and out of harbors and marinas.Tsunami warnings were also issued for areas in the pacific, including Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. Credit: William Link via Storyful
Princess Diana’s former personal protection officer has criticised Prince Harry’s legal bid for Scotland Yard to provide him with armed bodyguards when in the UK. The Duke of Sussex is seeking a judicial review of Home Secretary Priti Patel’s decision to strip him of his police protection team, claiming it is too dangerous to visit the UK without Scotland Yard bodyguards.
President Joe Biden branded the hostage-taking a terrorist incident and UK police are working with authorities in the US on the investigation.
New York congresswoman one of many lawmakers to test positive amid Omicron surge
Scottish auction for offshore windfarm permits expected to raise £860m. Crown Estate Scotland hopes amount of electricity generated in Scottish waters will double over next decade
During the Jallikattu festival, bulls are released from pens and men try to grab their horns to win prizes.View on euronews
The UK Government is facing criticism over plans to allow MPs to retain their seats while being elected to the Northern Ireland Assembly.
Picture was mocked up of MP dying.
Boris Johnson is alleged to have attended a leaving do for his defence adviser in the run-up to Christmas 2020.
Offenders whose crimes are motivated by misogyny should spend longer in jail, Sir Robert Buckland, the former justice secretary, has said.
Texas synagogue siege: hostage-taker named as 44-year-old Briton. FBI stormed building after man took four people including a rabbi captive during Shabbat service
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