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There’s nothing quite like a fresh portion of fish and chips after a long day at the beach.From a side of mushy peas to a splash of vinegar, many Brits are very particular about how they enjoy this seaside staple. But according to one psychologist, the key to the perfect portion is much simpler. Food psychologist, James Cornish, claims that the correct way to eat fish and chips is with a Chip Fork. This unassuming utensil not only makes you feel nostalgic, but also helps to slow you down as you munch on your chips, according to the expert. ‘The humble Chip Fork reinforces…
Ozempic has been linked to a potentially blinding condition that causes internal bleeding behind the eyes.An Israeli study found patients taking Ozempic or similar weight-loss shots were twice as likely to suffer from a serious degenerative eye disease compared to those not on the medication.The condition, neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD), causes leaky blood vessels to grow behind the eye, which can spill fluid into the retina — leading to permanent damage and blindness.Ozempic and similar medications work by mimicking the body’s naturally occurring GLP-1 hormone, which reduces hunger.And while the exact link between weight-loss drugs and vision problems isn’t known,…
By ESTHER MARSHALL Published: 11:32 BST, 8 June 2025 | Updated: 11:32 BST, 8 June 2025 From the Eiffel Tower to the Louvre, Paris’ top tourist attractions draw around 50 million visitors to the French capital every year. But many travellers miss one of the city’s more curious landmarks – because it’s entirely underground. Hidden beneath the streets of Paris is a labyrinth of tunnels with more than six million skeletons inside. The Catacombs were first opened in the late 18th century when public health issues at Paris’ cemeteries led authorities to move the skeletons to an underground site. The last bones were put…
Sydney’s shrinking restaurant scene has claimed another scalp – but this time, it’s making way for a French-flavoured comeback.In the heart of Potts Point, one of the city’s trendiest postcodes, the high-end, Catalan-inspired Parlar is officially closing its doors.In its place? A more laid-back, all-day dining venue called Le Frérot – and it’s not shy about embracing its French roots.The name – literally meaning ‘little brother’ – is a nod to its sibling venue next door, the polished Franca Brasserie, and marks a major pivot by veteran restaurateur Andrew Becher.Once known for its two-hatted dishes that looked more like art…
A Colombian presidential candidate was shot in the head at a campaign rally in the capital city of Bogotá on Saturday.Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay was talking to a group of about 250 residents in Fontibon neighborhood when two shooters, including a 15-year-old boy, opened fired, the National Police said.The lawmaker was shot between the head and neck and was rushed to in ambulance to a neighborhood clinic, where he was stabilized. He was later transferred to Fundación Santa Fe Hospital, where he was listed in critical condition.Disturbing video footage showed Uribe Turbay addressing how we would handle mental health crisis…
Nine people have been injured after a Ryanair flight was hit by severe turbulence, with crew and passengers left in tears and the plane forced to make an emergency landing.The Berlin to Milan flight encountered thunderstorms over southern Germany, with reports that people were thrown from their seats into the cabin ceiling as the plane was buffeted.One terrified passenger recounted to German outlet BILD: ‘I’ve never been scared before – but at that moment, I thought the plane was going to break apart or roll over!’Several passengers are reported to have been out of their seats when the plane was…
By ADRIAN BISHOP Published: 10:46 BST, 8 June 2025 | Updated: 11:54 BST, 8 June 2025 Former Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has launched into a scathing attack on the recruitment practices at the club.Van Gaal arrived at Old Trafford in the summer of 2014, and was tasked with restoring the club after David Moyes lasted just ten months in the unenviable position of being Sir Alex Ferguson’s successor.The Dutchman went on to spend two years at United before being sacked just days after his side defeated Crystal Palace to win the FA Cup.As United prepare for yet another…
By JOHN-PAUL FORD ROJAS Updated: 18:32 BST, 3 June 2025 Rachel Reeves was yesterday given a fresh growth headache as the OECD downgraded its UK outlook and warned the Chancellor to act with ‘prudence’ on the public finances.Britain’s economy is expected to grow by just 1.3 per cent this year, down from a previous forecast of 1.4 per cent, according to the Paris-based Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development.And growth for next year is pencilled in at 1 per cent, down from 1.2 per cent.’Momentum is weakening, with business sentiment rapidly deteriorating,’ the OECD said, adding that the state of…
Arie Luyendyk Jr has changed his mind about getting a vasectomy and has since gone forward with a reversal procedure.The season 22 star of The Bachelor and his wife Lauren Burnham took to YouTube to make the announcement on Thursday, more than three years after they thought they were done growing their family.’Hi guys, we are about to do something insane,’ wife Lauren Burnham, 33, said off the top of the clip. ‘Well I am,’ the reality star chimed in as they couple smiled and laughed.’We said we were done having kids, like, a couple years ago, but I think we’re gonna…
An underwater volcano off the West Coast is predicted to erupt at any moment, and the world can watch it happen live.Axial Seamount, located roughly 300 miles off Oregon’s coast on the Juan de Fuca Ridge, is the most active volcano in the Pacific Northwest.Scientists monitoring the underwater beast recently set up a camera near its peak, allowing the public to tune in the moment it explodes. The livestream runs daily at 2:00, 5:00, 8:00, and 11:00 ET and PT in 14-minute segments on the Interactive Oceans website.’The HD video focuses on the 14-foot tall actively venting hot spring deposit called…