Investigation showed fake ‘predator’ approaching children in the park while their mothers – who had agreed to take part – were distracted Seven out of nine agreed to go with him thanks to his friendly manner Parents are urged to remind children that all strangers could pose a threat Most parents go to great lengths to ensure that their children exercise caution when approached by strangers. But a new investigation […]

President Putin said any non-UN sanctioned intervention would be interpreted as “aggression” Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned America and its allies against taking one-sided action in Syria. He said any military strikes without UN approval would be “an aggression”. US President Barack Obama has called for punitive action in response to an alleged chemical weapons attack. Mr Putin said Russia did not rule out supporting a UN Security Council […]

Digital technology has dramatically changed the way we work, making it easier to connect with clients and partners and share information on an unprecedented scale. But some companies now complain that as a result, their younger employees lack the essential skill of being able to pick up the phone and talk. Employees of the so-called millennial generation prefer to email, text or use social media to communicate – fine for […]

Israel has carried out a joint missile test with the US in the Mediterranean, amid heightened tension over possible Western military strikes on Syria. The test came as the US Congress prepared for its first public hearing on a possible military response to alleged chemical weapons use by Syria. Earlier, the UN confirmed that more than two million Syrians were now refugees from the 30-month conflict. More Syrians were now […]

Endurance swimmer Diana Nyad has become the first person to swim from Cuba to the US without a shark cage. After about 53 hours’ non-stop swimming, the 64-year-old American reached Key West, Florida, escorted by boats and her team of 35 people. Ms Nyad, who left a Havana yacht club early on Saturday, had vowed this would be her last attempt to cross the 110-mile (177km) wide Florida Straits. Her […]

Ann O’Sullivan had a large part of her jaw, her left eye and some of her teeth removed after a large tumour was found spreading across her face Surgeons then used 3D technology to rebuild the left side of her face They electronically scanned the other side of her face to build a 3D profile They replicated the healthy side using bone from her leg to rebuild her jaw She […]

Smokers are generally at a higher risk of developing various diseases and if that wasn’t enough, smoking can kill your looks too. We have compiled ten reasons why you should absolutely quite smoking for better looks. When the damage is visible, you tend to be more careful about your bad habits. If cigarette could cause a visible bump on your face, you would definitely quit smoking today. For alternatives to smoking, […]

When President Barack Obama said this weekend that bombing Syrian targets is the right thing to do, and then asked Congress to approve it, the international crisis took a turn toward a fierce domestic battle. There are so many moving parts to this complicated story that it can become quite difficult to keep up. Let this Q&A bring you up to speed on the dizzying developments. Is the U.S. going […]

The MS Turanor PlanetSolar cruised into London yesterday to dock at Canary Wharf London is last port of call in environmental expedition across the Gulf stream The eco-friendly vessel has a lightweight carbon structure and 512 square metres of photovoltaic cells Launched in Florida, its DeepWater expedition has collected data along the Gulf Stream to help scientists get a better idea of climate change The world’s largest solar boat has […]

Bowed to the royal following private audience with her and her husband It runs counter to centuries of Catholic tradition Comes after he posed for a selfie with teenage pilgrims in St Peter’s Basilica Pope Francis is already closing in on three million Twitter followers The Pope has once again shown his willingness to break with tradition by bowing to Muslim royal Queen Rania of Jordan. As leader of the […]