Author: Andrew Rogers

Crystal Palace climbed to fourth in the Premier League after a dramatic late winner from Marc Guéhi sealed a 2-1 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage. In a tight match where chances came at both ends, Guéhi rose to meet a near-post corner in the final minutes, stunning Fulham and sending Palace fans into celebration. Eddie Nketiah opened the scoring with a clean finish on his first league start of the season after excellent build-up play involving Adam Wharton and Tyrick Mitchell. Fulham responded brilliantly through Harry Wilson, who lashed in a superb outside-of-the-boot strike following a slick one-two with…

A high-level U.S. visit to India is set to enhance engagement in the Indo-Pacific region, offering new opportunities for trade, technology, and economic collaboration. Officials describe the visit as a strategic step to strengthen partnerships and advance shared interests. The visit will include meetings between senior U.S. diplomats and Indian government leaders. Discussions are expected to cover a range of issues, from trade agreements and investment initiatives to technology partnerships and security cooperation. U.S. officials emphasize that the engagement seeks to create mutually beneficial economic opportunities. By expanding trade and technology collaboration, the visit could support U.S. industries and foster…

Far from Nepal’s famous Himalayan trekking routes lies the lesser-known Terai lowlands, home to dense wildlife, national parks, sacred Buddhist sites and the indigenous Tharu people. Travelers who venture south discover a warmer, slower Nepal – rice fields instead of snow peaks, buffalo-skin drums instead of prayer wheels – and a culture that prizes hospitality so deeply that locals say, “the guest is god.” One such welcome awaited a visitor staying through the Community Homestay Network, which connects travelers with local families and channels tourism income directly into rural communities. In the village of Bhada, host Shyam Chaudhary invited her…

Max Verstappen will start from pole for the final race of the season in Abu Dhabi, setting up a three-way title showdown with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. Norris, who lines up second, still holds the championship advantage with a 12-point lead over Verstappen and 16 over Piastri. A third-place finish or better guarantees him the title, while Verstappen must win and hope Norris finishes off the podium. Piastri needs victory and for Norris to finish sixth or lower. Verstappen delivered a rapid 1:22.207 to take pole by two tenths, continuing his late-season surge. Norris and Piastri were close behind,…

The U.S. travel industry continues to grow while reducing its environmental impact. A new report shows that the sector has improved its environmental performance while recovering from recent challenges. Annual GDP growth reached about 1.8 percent between 2019 and 2024. At the same time, greenhouse-gas emissions fell by 1.7 percent. This indicates that travel and tourism in the United States can expand without adding significant environmental costs. The trend is especially positive for travelers who seek eco-friendly destinations and sustainable travel options. Many tourists are now considering the environmental impact of their trips. Airlines, hotels, and travel operators have started…

A new study by Pesticide Action Network Europe (PAN) has found widespread contamination of cereal products across Europe with trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) — a toxic “forever chemical” created when pesticides containing PFAS break down in soil. Breakfast cereals were found to contain the highest concentrations, averaging 100 times more TFA than tap water. Researchers tested 65 conventional cereal-based foods from 16 European countries, detecting TFA in more than 80% of samples. Wheat-based products showed the strongest contamination. The highest levels were found in Irish breakfast cereal, followed by Belgian and German wholemeal bread, and French baguette. Products ranging from pasta…

Former Newcastle, West Ham and Portsmouth goalkeeper Shaka Hislop has revealed he is being treated for prostate cancer that has spread to his pelvic bone. The 56-year-old said he was diagnosed about 18 months ago after a routine PSA test showed elevated levels. Hislop underwent prostate removal surgery in December last year, but follow-up tests later showed the cancer had returned and spread. He has since been on medication and has just completed seven and a half weeks of radiation therapy. The ex-Trinidad and Tobago international urged men—especially those over 50 or of African or Caribbean descent—to get regular PSA…

A new survey by the Migraine Trust has found that people from ethnic minority backgrounds in the UK are significantly more likely to receive poorer migraine care and to fear discrimination because of their condition. Migraines affect about one in seven people in the UK. But the survey of 2,200 people revealed large disparities: 23% of mixed-ethnicity, 19% of Asian and 16% of Black respondents said their ethnicity negatively influenced their treatment, compared with just 7% of white respondents. Black respondents were also more likely to fear discrimination at work and to worry they would not be believed about their…

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal’s strengthened squad is helping them cope with a growing injury list, after confirming Kai Havertz will be out for a few more weeks. The German forward, sidelined since August following knee surgery, suffered a setback when he tried to step up his rehabilitation. With Havertz still unavailable, Arteta must choose whether to continue using Mikel Merino as a makeshift striker against Brentford or recall Viktor Gyökeres, who recently returned from a muscle issue. Gabriel Jesus is also pushing for involvement after nearly a year out. William Saliba and Leandro Trossard remain doubts, meaning summer signings Cristhian…

The rare Marsh Fritillary butterfly has had a strong year in Northern Ireland, thanks to warm weather and long-term conservation work. Once widespread, the species declined sharply as traditional grassland habitats were lost. Recent surveys show major increases in caterpillar nests on managed sites. One location saw numbers rise from 24 to 53, while another jumped from 24 to 139. Butterfly Conservation says these gains highlight the importance of habitat restoration. The species relies entirely on one plant—Devil’s-bit Scabious—and depends on carefully managed grassland, often grazed by cattle. Volunteers survey caterpillar webs each autumn to track population health. Because the…