Author: James Martin

10.01am EDT 10:01 At the bustling tea stands and roadside eateries of Delhi, European politics is not a regular topic of conversation. But with wall-to-wall coverage of the war in Ukraine on television and in the newspapers, petrol prices rising and pressure growing on the prime minister, Narendra Modi, to denounce Russia, Indians are starting to grapple with the consequences of the conflict 2,800 miles away. Ram Agarwal, a shopkeeper, does not condone the loss of civilian life but nor can he bring himself to criticise Russia. He grew up in the 1950s and 60s when India and the Soviet…

At the end of what had been a largely flawless visit to Europe, during which he focused on the misery Vladimir Putin was imposing on Russia, Joe Biden closed his 27-minute speech on Saturday evening in Warsaw by conjuring up the image of a less popular US president – George W Bush – when he said: “For God’s sake, this man cannot remain in power.”The US president has previously called Putin a killer, a pure thug, a war criminal and a butcher, but he had never advocated regime change, risking turning the war for the defence of Ukraine to a…

CNN  —  Here’s a look at the opioid crisis. Experts say the United States is in the throes of an opioid epidemic. An estimated 9.5 million Americans aged 12 and older misused opioids in 2020, including 9.3 million prescription pain reliever abusers and 902,000 heroin users. Opioids are drugs formulated to replicate the pain-reducing properties of opium. Prescription painkillers like morphine, oxycodone and hydrocodone are opioids. Illegal drugs like heroin and illicitly made fentanyl are also opioids. The word “opioid” is derived from the word “opium.” Synthetic opioids, primarily fentanyl, caused nearly two-thirds (64%) of the more than 100,000 drug…

The gardening expert continued: “Ensure you soak the entire weed with the mixture and wait for a day to inspect and repeat until all the weeds are eliminated.”Experts at Westlab agreed with this method of killing weeds as they suggested this similar solution.They said: “Try mixing two cups of Epsom salt, one gallon of white vinegar, and a quarter cup of gentle washing up liquid. “Put into a spray bottle and spray weeds generously. “Leave for 24 hours and you’ll be amazed at the results.” Source link

Hull KR can look forward to a Challenge Cup quarter-final against Castleford Tigers after seeing off Leigh Centurions on Saturday afternoon. The Robins were far from their best but did enough to book their place in the next round. Here, KR reporter James O’Brien takes a look at the main talking points to come out of the last-16 tie. Strange game The cup clash will not be remembered as a classic with both teams showing a lack of respect for the ball. Leigh were arguably the better side but they could not live with Rovers when the hosts upped the…

9.50am EDT 09:50 Suzanne Wrack was at Old Trafford for us – I’ll leave you with her match report. Thanks for your company and emails, bye! 9.39am EDT 09:39 The player of the match is Alessia Russo “What a day. It’s been really special to play here in front of our friends and family – getting three points was the main thing and the two headers are a bonus. Everton pose a threat but we had to be resilient and in the end we got the result.” 9.24am EDT 09:24 Full time: Man Utd 3-1 Everton Peep peep! United’s big…

The unique hydroponic approach of growing plants, which does not require the use of soil or compost and instead relies solely on water-soluble organic nutrients, has made it a highly popular pastime. People are increasingly interested in installing a home hydroponic system, but understanding the best way is critical. Although there are several techniques of hydroponics indoor gardening, one of the most effective is the NFT or Nutrient Film Strategy, which involves spraying a thin coating of rich nutrient solution over the roots using an ebb and flow technique. This method is available in professional kits. Another approach that is…

Cholesterol, just like visceral fat, is a substance the body needs, but only in the right quantity. The body needs visceral fat for two essential reasons, to act as a layer of protection for the abdominal organs and as a reserve source of energy. In the same way the body needs some cholesterol in order to maintain overall cardiovascular health. Unlike cholesterol, there aren’t two types of visceral fat, only one form of cholesterol is beneficial for the body, HDL cholesterol.HDL stands for high-density lipoprotein; this is the type of cholesterol required for overall cardiovascular health.The type of cholesterol requiring…

A COUPLE described as ‘Mr and Mrs Privilege’ were on the end of swift justice after parking in the middle of a crossing. Source link

As with abdominal pain, Macmillan Cancer say: “Most people with these symptoms will not have pancreatic cancer.“More common conditions can be causing them. But if you have any symptoms, it is important to get them checked by a doctor.”The key message is awareness of what symptoms could be despite their apparent innocuousness.This applies to all forms of cancer which, if left long enough, can become deadly. Source link