A court in South Korea has found a man guilty of trying to avoid mandatory military service by deliberately gaining weight, local media report.The 26-year-old b
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The UN says only around 15% of the world’s e-waste is recycled, so unscrupulous companies are seeking to offload it elsewhere, often through middle men who th
In response to the drone sightings this week, the USAF said it had the “the right to protect” bases in England from threats
Young people who refuse to take up jobs or training will lose their benefits in the government’s crackdown on worklessness, Liz Kendall has said.The work and
If you want a winter holiday with a difference then why not head to the tiny region in Spain where travel expert Simon Calder said he had the best skiing of his
National Severe Weather Warnings are still in place across the UK as Storm Bert brings impacts across much of the UK. The weather system has already brought str
Newly declassified US intelligence documents have revealed chilling details about Vladimir Putin’s alleged use of assassinations to target political enemies,
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With just a matter of weeks to go before the festive frenzy of Christmas begins, it's well and truly Christmas market season.Each year, millions of Britons are
At this time of year, Brits desperate for some sunshine often have a list of criteria - short flights, winter sun and no jet lag. There is one destination that
Richard PoulterA large tree has fallen on the Dursley to Tetbury road in GloucestershireA number of flood warnings are in place, roads and businesses closed, an