UK Ranks 35th out of 229 Countries for Broadband Speed in 2024

Analyst firm M-Lab and comparison site Cable.co.uk have today published their 2024 global broadband ISP speeds report, which reveals that the United Kingdom delivered an average (mean) download speed of 110.99Mbps (up from 93.62Mbps last year) –...

World Population Day 2024: A look at the top 10 most and least populated countries in the world

World Population Day is observed every July 11 to raise awareness about global population issues and their impact on society. In this article, we will look at the top 10 most and least populated countries in the world. India and China are the most...

Emmanuel Macron 'could resign' after second round of disastrous French election that has seen the hard-right surge as allies warn 'unstable' president might step down entirely if he doesn't get a majority - paving the way for Marine Le Pen to take power

President Emmanuel Macron 'could resign' after the second round of disastrous French election, his top aides have warned. Voting has begun in mainland France today in pivotal runoff elections that could hand a historic victory to Marine Le Pen's...

Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection (Greece)

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Anger and frustration in France's overseas territories ahead of snap polls

World World Anger and frustration in France's overseas territories ahead of snap polls Close Anger and frustration in France's overseas territories ahead of snap polls Published On: Sat, 15 Jun 2024 19:10:34 PKT (AFP) - Macron's decision to...

Sebastian Resident Paul Wikander Honored with Prestigious FAA Awards for 50 Years of Service

Sebastian resident Paul Wikander receives two of the most prestigious awards the FAA offers to pilots and mechanics for his 50 years of service: the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award and the Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award. In April,...

Go into all the World and Proclaim the Good News

When Christ left his apostles after spending time with them after his resurrection and right before his ascension into heaven… He said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the good news to the whole creation. -Mark 16:15 New Revised...

Climate-Health Cluster

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From poisoning to skin diseases, multiple effects of sargassum on health

In the quiet seaside village of Capesterre on Marie-Galante island in Guadeloupe on April 18, 2023, the air-quality monitoring institute Gwad’Air issued a “red alert” to warn people away from coastal areas. The culprit was sargassum. After washing...

I've sailed on over 85 cruises and these 9 stand out above the rest

Breadcrumb Trail Links Travel Guide These extraordinary voyages combine adventure and luxury for a once-in-a-lifetime experience Silversea Cruises is one of the best cruise lines to tour New Zealand with. PHOTO COURTESY OF SILVERSEA CRUISES...

New Mauritius Hotels : Royal Palm Beachcomber Luxury - Exclusive wellness retreats

End-of-day quote Mauritius S.E. 06:00:00 2024-06-03 pm EDT 5-day change 1st Jan Change 10.3 MUR +3.00% -8.85% -7.21% June 05, 2024 at 06:47 am EDT Exclusive wellness retreats P R E S S K I T - J U N E 2 0 24 Table of Contents You are your own...

2024 European elections: When do the 27 member states vote?

Early voting in Espoo, Finland, on May 29, 2024. HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA / VIA REUTERS It's a well-established ritual in the minds of French citizens: Sunday, June 9 is election day and the first estimates will be known by 8 pm. This is generally...

Billionaire Superyacht Showdown: Who’s In The Caribbean For New Year 2025

Superyacht at Caribbean port. Jim Dobson for Forbes The Caribbean islands are already bustling with superyacht activity as the legendary annual superyacht showdown begins. The season started later than usual, considering the changing weather...

A New Gaza — A New Middle East

Clearly, Gaza needs to be built from scratch. The rubble of its violent past has to be swept away along with its radical ideology. It must not be mismanaged by those whose principles led to its ruin. It must be led by leaders dedicated to making...

The Brief – New Caledonia: Another stone in Macron’s shoe

What a difference a few weeks can make. Until recently, this was a standard description of New Caledonia: A French territory comprising dozens of islands in the South Pacific, known for its palm-lined beaches, marine-life-rich lagoon, and a...

Study – UK Falls to Rank 96th Cheapest in the World for Broadband

The latest annual study from Cable.co.uk has tested fixed line broadband ISP packages from 223 countries (up from 219 last year) to create a global price comparison, which finds that the UK ranks 96th cheapest (down sharply from 76th), with an...

In Bangladesh, a botanist brings quick, fun lessons to social media

A botany expert turned online educator in Bangladesh is proving that anyone can become a plant enthusiast, no educational degree required. With his short, snappy videos, Azharul Islam Khan has captivated around a million followers on social media,...

Creators, Designers, And Entrepreneurs Coming Together For A Cause

BAIE DE SAINT JEAN, SAINT BARTHELEMY - DECEMBER 29: Drake performs onstage at the LuisaViaRoma for ... [+] UNICEF Winter Gala at Emeraude on December 29, 2022 in St Barths. (Photo by John Parra/Getty Images for LuisaViaRoma)Getty Images for...

UCCI Celebrated As A Global Leader In Sustainability By RESEMBID

The University College of the Cayman Islands (UCCI) has been recognized as a global leader in sustainability practices, featuring prominently as the lead story in the Resilience, Sustainable Energy, and Marine Biodiversity Programme’s (RESEMBID)...

Luxe for less: how to bag a five-star steal

First came revenge travel; now Australians are coming into their luxury travel era. Contrary to what you might be reading, new research from KAYAK reveals Aussie travellers are entering a treat yourself era, ready to splash out on indulgence...