France says Russia can be represented but president will not be invited because of war in UkraineRussia will be invited to send representatives to an international ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-day – but not Vladimir Putin, the French organisers have announced.The Élysée is reported to have accepted that the country should be represented but said its leader is not welcome because of Moscow’s ongoing war on Ukraine. Continue reading
A Rushden great-grandmother has been honoured in her hometown by The Royal British Legion for her dedicated service to the annual Poppy Appeal. Megan Graham first volunteered to sell poppies through her church – TOC H – in 1967, first as collector of donations and later with husband Harry, becoming the heart of the appeal. At a ceremony at Rushden Hall Megan was presented with a Poppy Gold Award, certificate and special badge in recognition of her work by Northants Deputy Lieutenant Dominic...
Royal London has announced a £3m ‘Levelling the Playing Field’ fund that will aid the British and Irish Lions in investing in elite women’s player and coach pathways. The deal comes ahead of the first ever Women’s Lions tour to New Zealand, which is scheduled for 2027. The grant will support all four unions despite []
British army veteran Bill Gladden, one of the dwindling number of veterans who took part in the landings that kicked off the campaign to liberate Western Europe from the Nazis during World War II, died Wednesday. He was 100.
The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world Continue reading
The best Earth Day deals live the week before Earth Day include $60 off SodaStream sparkling water makers and $200 off the Lomi countertop food recycler.
Amid FAFSA delays, a growing number of colleges and universities have postponed their enrollment deadlines for students waiting on award letters.
Kate, 42, has been made a Royal Companion of the organisation, which was founded in 1917 to recognise outstanding achievements in the arts, sciences, medicine and public service.
As train lunches go, it takes some beating. Starting with caviar, the menu moves through trout, lamb, chicken and partridge, asparagus and cheese soufflé, before finishing with puddings.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Happy Earth Day and good Monday morning to everyone! Today, we’re starting off with temperatures in the 40s and 50s under partly cloudy skies. As the day progresses, we’ll warm up into the upper 60s with plenty of sunshine. Tonight, expect temperatures to drop back into the mid-40s under clear skies. Tomorrow afternoon, we’ll see temperatures
Zaldarriaga credited this “bayanihan spirit” of the ILP in abating a much serious power supply shortage problem since Meralco started it ten years ago.
Good morning, folks! Starting the morning with temps in the 30s and 40s across the High Plains. After a cold front moved in on Thursday morning we are seeing well below average temps today. Temps will be in the 60s and 50s for this afternoon with overcast skies. Winds will be light for today with []