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Ofcom said its latest research revealed most people do not need letter delivery six days a week Royal Mail set to ditch some Saturday deliveries in new shake up Royal Mail is set to shake up its delivery service after Ofcom put forward new plans. Ofcom proposes ending Saturday deliveries for second-class mail, in a move that could save Royal Mail millions annually. The regulator, after a consultation, believes this change won’t compromise needs while maintaining six-day-a-week first-class deliveries. This move could save Royal Mail between £250 million and £425 million yearly. Royal Mail set to ditch some Saturday deliveries…

Swedish police on Thursday said five people had been arrested over the fatal shooting of an Iraqi man who carried out several Quran burnings. The man had been due to attend Stockholm District Court later in the day for the verdict in a case over “offenses of agitation against an ethnic or national group.” What we know so far The incident occurred indoors and when police arrived they found a man who had been “hit by shots and the man was taken to the hospital,” the statement said. Police later said they had made several arrests in connection with the shooting.…

As hundreds of thousands of Palestinians return to the bombed out ruins of their homes in northern Gaza, Israelis await the return of more loved ones held hostage in the enclave. One of those hostages is 29-year-old Arbel Yehoud, who was supposed to have been released last Saturday. However, the Islamist militant group Hamas, whom the EU, US and others consider a terror organization, released four female Israeli soldiers instead. In response to the violation of the current ceasefire agreement, Israel promptly halted the return of Palestinians heading north. Yehoud’s release was a precondition laid down by Israel before it ultimately agreed…

South Sudan, the world’s youngest nation, has resumed oil production after nearly a year-long shutdown caused by the ongoing conflict in neighboring Sudan. The announcement of the restart, which began on January 8, 2025, has been met with optimism as well as skepticism, as the country continues to struggle with chronic economic challenges, corruption, and institutional weaknesses. South Sudan’s minister of petroleum, Puot Kang Chol, believes, however, that fresh opportunities await. “We know that our economy is suffering,” he said during a press briefing in Juba. “We believe that with resumption, resources will be back on the table.” A lifeline for the government? Chol confirmed the…

Some three years ago, a Danish public radio podcast brought to light one of the darkest chapters in relations between Denmark and Greenland: the so-called IUD scandal. The podcast made public a Danish government program that forced thousands of young women in Greenland, many of them minors, to have intrauterine devices (IUD coils) inserted into their wombs as a form of compulsory birth control in the 1960s and 1970s. Although Greenland — which is mostly populated by indigenous Inuit — was no longer a Danish colony after 1953, it was nevertheless not independent, but rather a Danish province. It was…

Grand Central Station history and facts Grand Central Station, located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, New York City, is a historic transportation hub renowned for its architectural marvel and bustling energy. Officially named Grand Central Terminal, it stands as an iconic symbol of the city’s transportation history and architectural splendour. Completed in 1913, the terminal boasts a Beaux-Arts façade, characterised by its majestic exterior adorned with sculptures and ornate details. Grand Central Station serves as a vital nexus for commuters, connecting trains, subways, and buses, all while housing an array of shops, restaurants, and cultural exhibits. Grand Central Terminal…

Greenwich Village, often simply referred to as “The Village,” is a historic and culturally rich neighbourhood in Manhattan, New York City.

Based in the heart of Manhattan, New York City, the Rockefeller Center is a world-famous commercial complex.

The Broadway Theater District, nestled in the heart of Manhattan, New York City,  stands as a globally acclaimed hub for theatrical arts and entertainment.

Manhattan: Midtown refers to the central part of the borough of Manhattan in New York City.