Page 10 - News

Two naval officers in white uniforms shake hands on a dock with a submarine and ships in the background.

Russia strengthens military cooperation with Indonesia as Kilo II submarine and corvette arrive in Jakarta

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • October 3, 2026

Yesterday, the Russian Embassy in Indonesia announced the arrival of a Kilo II submarine, a corvette and support vessels in...

Tabby cat sitting inside a pet carrier with a brown teddy bear on a blanket.

Zoey and Joey: The Moving Story of a Cat and His Teddy Bear

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • October 3, 2026

In the US state of Minnesota, an elderly man has to leave his home and move into a care home....

Woman in high-visibility vest using tablet overlooking hydrogen storage tanks and wind turbines at an industrial facility.

Hydrogen study warns of a small climate problem

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • October 3, 2026

Hydrogen has long been promoted as a potential answer to the climate crisis. However, a study published on Wednesday warned...

Elderly couple planning finances at a table with a laptop, calendar, money, and house model.

Retirement pensions in 2026: changes to pension increases, retirement ages and savings

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • October 3, 2026

Retirees and future pensioners face several changes in 2026, including pension increases, retirement ages and savings. The start of 2026...

Illustration of a mammoth and a long-necked dinosaur by a lakeside with open book and caliper on the ground.

Spanish Researchers Reveal Mammoths and Dinosaurs Moved More Slowly

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • October 3, 2026

The first time you stand beneath a mammoth skeleton, it can feel as though a frozen avalanche is holding you...

Young boy writing in notebook at kitchen table with adult woman guiding him, smartphone nearby.

Cheque gifts: why a written record changes everything

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • October 3, 2026

A cheque lies on the corner of the table, beside a cup of coffee and paperwork nobody wants to sort...

Man in outdoor gear with a GPS-collared dog studying notes in a wooded area with colourful markers on the ground.

Leo the Rescue Dog Helping Find Koalas in Queensland

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • October 3, 2026

Once a collarless stray with an uncertain future roaming the suburbs, the dog now called Leo is a member of...

Couple inspecting windows of a bright apartment with plans and a toy house on the table.

Energy-inefficient homes: the French cities under rental market pressure

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • October 3, 2026

On a January Tuesday morning, in a one-bedroom flat in central Lille, the radiator has been running for hours, yet...

Young man sitting on the floor by a window, looking outside with a notebook and steaming tea nearby.

Why Emotional Clarity Comes After You Step Back

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • October 3, 2026

You know that point after an argument ends, the WhatsApp messages stop, and you suddenly feel… unexpectedly clear? Perhaps you...

Four military aircraft flying in formation above the ocean near a small island at sunset.

USAF B-52H Bombers Escorted by Japanese F-15 and F-2 Fighters in Pacific Patrol

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • October 3, 2026

As part of bilateral co-operation between the two countries’ armed forces, United States Air Force (USAF) B-52H bombers were escorted...

Man steering a sailboat while holding a navigation chart on a sunny day with yachts in the background.

Roberto Mariño: After Cancer, He Bought a €85,000 Boat to Live On

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • October 3, 2026

The phone rings, medical appointments multiply and, suddenly, your work diary seems to belong to a different life. Roberto Mariño...

Worker in safety gear operating control panel on large white battery storage units in a solar and wind energy facility.

China’s New Energy Monster Could Solve Green Power’s Biggest Flaw

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • October 3, 2026

A huge new machine has been brought online in China, with the quiet ambition of solving the persistent weakness of...

Jaguar walking on a sandy beach near two researchers with tropical plants and ocean in the background.

Jaguars Hunt Sea Turtles on Tortuguero Beach

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • October 3, 2026

Jaguars in Tortuguero National Park have quietly extended their territory to include the beach, making stealthy patrols precisely when cumbersome...

Woman sitting at a table with a laptop showing a bar graph and writing notes in a notebook in a cosy living room.

What Is the Ideal Pension for a Single Person Living Alone?

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • October 3, 2026

The evening sun catches a pile of envelopes on the kitchen table, making them seem unexpectedly ominous. Bank statement. Energy...

A naval ship fires a missile with crew members monitoring on deck under clear sky and calm sea.

US Navy Tests Hypervelocity Projectiles to Strengthen Indo-Pacific Air Defence

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • October 3, 2026

The United States is accelerating the development of integrated, multi-domain capabilities to support layered defence against what it sees as...

Man sitting at a desk with books and planners, holding a framed family photo and working near a window.

How Strict Parents Shape Adult Habits

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • October 3, 2026

Growing up with strict rules affects far more than childhood recollections; it subtly shapes how adults work, love and cope...

Older man in glasses and blazer discussing notes with two colleagues in an office setting.

Retirement: the essential conversation with your employer before leaving work

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • October 2, 2026

As retirement approaches, one particular discussion with an employer can shape pay, working patterns and even the eventual leaving date....

Researcher in orange jacket analysing water samples from a boat near a pod of orcas in calm sea at sunset.

Why Orcas Change Their Behaviour When Their Prey Moves

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • October 2, 2026

A fisherman had watched orcas throughout his life, yet he had never seen them behave like this. From the deck...

Two young men standing face to face across a wooden table with documents and a gavel in a dimly lit room

Inherited House Disputes: When Family Grief Becomes a Legal Battle

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • October 2, 2026

The peeling wallpaper was the first thing they learnt to overlook. After that came the scent of damp, creeping up...

Electric seaplane docked at a wooden pier, connected to a charging station on calm water at sunset.

Gen-ee: the 100% electric aircraft for 19 passengers, 500 km and 11 times less energy

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • October 2, 2026

While airlines seek to reduce emissions through incremental changes, a French start-up is betting on redesigning the regional aircraft from...

Archaeologists excavate a large ancient Egyptian pharaoh’s stone head submerged in muddy water by a riverbank.

Colossal Pharaoh Statue Rises from Nile Mud

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • October 2, 2026

At the city’s outskirts, a colossal statue emerged from Nile mud: composed, severe and unidentified. There was no cartouche or...