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Motorists entering Manhattan’s busiest neighborhoods will now have to pay up to $9 in congestion charges, as New York City’s first-in-the-nation Congestion Relief Zone officially launched Sunday. New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority said that the zone opened at 12:00:01 a.m. on Sunday morning and “is fully operational.” The scheme aims to ease New York’s infamous traffic problems and raise money for … Read more

Mindelo cruise terminal on São Vicente Island (Image: Getty) The gorgeous island of São Vicente in Cape Verde is one of the latest major terminals to appear on the map, after the opening of the new port in Mindelo.  The terminal, which was officially completed in October 2024, is bound to elevate the island’s economy … Read more

A video circulating on social media has shown an electrical substation by a railway track in ’s Krasnodar Krai in flames as the result of what a Ukrainian blogger claimed was an act of sabotage. The clip, shared by Supernova, shows fierce flames – although no other details are provided apart from the location Absheronsk … Read more

Justin Welby’s last day as Archbishop of Canterbury is tomorrow (January 6) (Image: Getty) is preparing for his final day as Archbishop of Canterbury as he will officially quit the role within hours. Mr Welby anounced his resignation two months ago but his time in the job won’t come to an end until midnight on … Read more

Duchess Sophie will turn 60 this month (Image: Getty) is expected to pull out all the stops this year to make his wife, ‘s milestone birthday very special, a royal expert has claimed. The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh have stepped up this year to support King Charles after the monarch took a brief break … Read more

Starmer visited troops in Cyprus last month, many of whom helped to down Iranian drones last April (Image: Getty) is set to urge to increase spending on air and missile defence over its belief that the UK is vulnerable to ballistic missile attack. Early this year, the alliance will issue member states with updated force … Read more

Elon Musk has hit out at Nigel Farage (Image: Getty) has hit back at after the billionaire suggested that needs a new leader. Mr Musk said on X that Mr Farage “doesn’t have what it takes” this afternoon. The Reform UK leader reposted the post, stating: “Well, this is a surprise! Elon is a remarkable individual … Read more

All eyes will be on Hollywood’s chicest celebs when they arrive at the 2025 Golden Globes red carpet on Sunday, Jan. 5. Fashion lovers can tune in ahead of the ceremony, hosted this year by comedian Nikki Glaser, to watch the the show’s presenters and performers walk the red carpet outside the Beverly Hilton in … Read more

There are over 88,000 pylons in the UK (Image: Getty) The National Grid appears to have dropped flagship plans for new T-shaped pylons amid complaints they make a “spooky” noise. In 2015, so-called T-pylons were unveiled in what was reported to be the first big change to the common lattice design seen across Britain. But … Read more

The Storm Shadow missiles destroyed a command centre, killing eight and wounding 22 (Image: social media; E2W news) Two top officers were amongst the eight senior officers  in ’s Kursk region. Lieutenant-Colonel Valery Tereshchenko, chief of communications of the elite 76th Pskov Airborne Division was in command of the bunker when on December 30 Seven … Read more