Defence cuts ‘will inevitably follow’ despite Russia’s economy being on war footing

Russian President Vladimir Putin has put the Russian economy on a war footing (Image: Getty) The Government’s much-vaunted ‘Strategic Defence Review’ is underway. Respondees were set a deadline of this Monday. In fact, our response has been ready all summer: increase defence spending to 2.5%. Yet another review is irrelevant without extra funding. We must … Read more

‘Days of Our Lives’ star Drake Hogestyn dies at 70

“Days of Our Lives” star Drake Hogestyn has died. He was 70. The Hogestyn family confirmed in a statement to TODAY.com that the actor died Sept. 28, just one day before his 71st birthday, after an “unbelievable fight” with cancer. “He was thrown the curve ball of his life when he was diagnosed with pancreatic … Read more

Spotify down: Thousands blocked from playing music on iPhone and Android

Spotify down (Image: SPOTIFT) No, don’t worry – it’s not just you. really is down right now. According to users of the hugely popular music service things currently aren’t working with thousands unable to access their playlists, albums, podcasts or most-played songs. The tune-blocking gremlins appear to have begun at around 5pm and are still … Read more

I went to the world’s strangest country – it has fewer tourists than North Korea

Turkmenistan is a country in Central Asia, bordered by Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan and Iran (Image: Getty) A travel blogger has shared their thoughts on visiting the world’s strangest country that has fewer tourists than North Korea. A travel blogger visited Turkmenistan and uploaded a video on while sharing the experience. Uploading a video on , … Read more

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