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The world’s most congested cities have been revealed with London bagging a shocking place in the top five, steaming ahead of Paris and New York.According to new data from 2024, by transport analytics company Inrix, Istanbul claimed the first spot and Toronto crept in at last place in the damning top 25 list.The traffic analysis revealed unfortunate Brits drivers in the UK capital spent a staggering 101 hours sitting in gridlocked roads last year, a two per cent increase from the previous year.But while London only netted fifth place on the international table, it has also been slapped with the…
By WILL PICKWORTH Published: 19:56 EST, 7 January 2025 | Updated: 20:05 EST, 7 January 2025 Anthony Gordon set tongues wagging during Newcastle’s 2-0 victory over Arsenal on Tuesday night as he recreated Thierry Henry’s iconic celebration. Eddie Howe’s side shocked the Gunners in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final at the Emirates thanks to goals from the in-form Alexander Isak and Gordon.However, it was after the winger’s goal that fans noticed what the Newcastle star had done. It came when he tucked home having reacted first after David Raya saved a shot from Isak on 51 minutes.Having seen…
Labour’s mission to help grow the economy through construction and housebuilding is a slow burn.But even big, long-term infrastructure plans can be sidelined by the loss of confidence in the aftermath of last year’s £40billion tax raising budget.The biggest obstacle of all may prove to be sticky interest rates.When in opposition, Keir Starmer’s team never missed an opportunity to accuse Liz Truss and the Tories of crashing the economy and penalising those homeowners seeking to renew fixed-term mortgages through high borrowing costs.The bond markets, where the Government raises funds, remain unimpressed. It is not just short-term rates, as guided by…
Levels of UK music consumption have hit an all-time record beating the previous pinnacle of twenty years earlier, new figures have revealed.Driven by the success of streaming services and the revival of vinyl sales, the ‘equivalent’ of 201.4 million albums were sold last year, passing the earlier record that was set in 2004 during the ‘CD boom’.UK consumer spending on recorded music, including subscriptions and purchases, hit £2.39bn, breaking the previous record of £2.22bn, set in 2001, according to digital entertainment and retail association ERA.The boss of the ERA, which is the trade association for music, video and video-games, heralded…
A new self-driving car developed by Sony and Honda is set to launch in 2026 that will take aim at Elon Musk’s Tesla. The joint venture, Sony Honda Mobility, unveiled Afeela at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, which can cruise through cities without a human at the wheel.The EV is available in two trims: the $89,900 Afeela 1 Origin and the $102,900 Afeela 1 Signature. They feature the same five seats, four doors and high-tech look, including a screen just below the car’s hood that displays the weather and tells passers-by to ‘have a nice day :).’Both cars are equipped…
By KATE PICKLES HEALTH EDITOR Published: 19:04 EST, 7 January 2025 | Updated: 19:12 EST, 7 January 2025 Coffee slashes the chances of heart attack and stroke – but only if you drink it in the morning.Research suggests the time you enjoy an espresso or flat white is more important to your health than how much you drink.Having between one and several cups before midday was found to cut the risk of heart and circulatory diseases by 31 per cent when compared with those who drink it throughout the day.Drinking coffee is linked to better heart health and found to…
By SHANIA OBRIEN FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 15:12 EST, 7 January 2025 | Updated: 15:53 EST, 7 January 2025 McDonald’s Australia is set to treat foodies this summer with new menu items featuring an Aussie twist. Fans can expect Vegemite-coated fries, a revamped McOz burger, and a nostalgic nod to the McDonaldland crew of the ’90s.Starting Wednesday, January 8, Macca’s lovers will be able to get their hands on Vegemite McShaker Fries, new burgers, and a limited-edition bundle deal featuring Grimace, Birdie, and the Hamburglar.And if that’s not enough – a new caramel thickshake is also joining the menu from…
Meghan Markle has revealed that her dog Guy has passed away in a heartbreaking tribute on Instagram. The Duchess of Sussex has shared a montage of the ‘sweet’ pooch – who was set to appear on her Netflix show – on social media in a post on Tuesday.Admitting she has cried ‘too many tears to count,’ the mother-of-two thanked her pet for years of ‘unconditional love’. Photos show Guy huddling up with Meghan in bed, enjoying cuddles with Harry and keeping the Duchess company as she tucks into making jam. ‘In Memory of Guy,’ she penned in the clip – urging followers to…
A devastating earthquake in China’s remote Tibet region killed at least 95 people and injured 130 as it demolished ‘many structures’, with tremors also felt in neighbouring Nepal’s capital Kathmandu and parts of India.Videos published by China’s state broadcaster CCTV showed houses destroyed with walls torn apart as authorities launched a desperate rescue mission to pull survivors from the debris with temperatures sitting at least eight degrees below freezing. Several of the 1,500 deployed rescue workers were seen wading through the ruins in the aftermath of the earthquake, while others doled out thick blankets and food to keep bewildered locals warm.Surveillance…
Celebrities – they’re just like us, right? They still have to pay taxes, call their mums occasionally, do the weekly shop and, oh, sometimes they cheat on their partners.Yes, you’d think having a high profile would make you less likely to give into temptation – what with being recognisable in public and all – but, in my experience, the rich and famous are some of the worst offenders.There’s a saying, ‘With great power comes great responsibility,’ but celebrities seem to live by different rules: the more powerful they are, the more reckless they become.And while I sound judgmental, I must confess I…