Page 14 - News

Young man holding a mug, engaged in conversation with another person in a softly lit living room.

Why Adults Who Never Heard “I Love You” Find It Hard to Say

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • October 1, 2026

At the dinner table, some adults naturally say “I love you” when they hang up, leave a room or make...

Hands of a person in a suit placing a model aircraft carrier on a map during a meeting in a conference room.

USS George Washington Leaves Asia Without a US Aircraft Carrier

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • October 1, 2026

In recent days, global attention has focused on the US Navy’s decision to withdraw the aircraft carrier USS George Washington...

Woman in white coat holding a tablet overlooking elephants by a river in a lush, hilly wildlife reserve at sunset.

Just 1.2 Percent of Earth's Land Could Prevent Imminent Extinctions

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • October 1, 2026

Humanity is ‘mutilating’ the tree of life, severing entire branches one after another at a rate of ecological pruning the...

Two men stand on rocky shore near sled watching orcas swimming among icebergs at sunset.

Greenland Orcas: Between Awe and Anxiety

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • September 30, 2026

The water below the cliff appears an almost impossible shade of blue beside a tiny Greenlandic village. Children point and...

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Why Some People Prefer Messages to Phone Calls

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • September 30, 2026

When the phone rings and the screen lights up, some people almost instinctively choose to type a few lines rather...

Military jet aircraft flying low over sea near naval warship with islands in the background at sunset

Sweden to deploy JAS 39 Gripen fighters and Visby-class corvettes to Finland

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • September 30, 2026

Sweden is reportedly set to send JAS 39 Gripen fighter aircraft and Visby-class corvettes to Finland to strengthen surveillance and...

Woman standing in vegetable garden with crate of produce, shovel, map, and glowing roots underground.

Seven Tonnes of Gold Beneath an Organic Farm in the Tarn

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • September 30, 2026

At first light, boots sink into soil still damp between vegetable rows, accompanied by the muted sound of a tractor....

Young man with backpack entering a room, with a family photo and paperwork on a wooden table nearby.

7 Childhood Experiences Shared by Adults Who Distance Themselves From Their Parents

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • September 30, 2026

Breaking away from your parents is not like changing your telephone number. It happens through small fractures: messages left unanswered,...

Man measuring water flow in a narrow rural irrigation canal beside a countryside field and farmhouse.

Landes drainage: retaining rainwater in a changing landscape

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • September 30, 2026

At first light near Sabres, water never lingers for long on the sandy track. It runs into a straight ditch,...

Four naval officers in uniform discussing ship models on a table with South Korean and Turkish flags in the background.

US Navy considers South Korean, Turkish and Japanese designs for its new frigate

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • September 30, 2026

Following the failure of the Constellation frigate programme, the US Navy is considering alternatives for a new frigate that would...

Young man walking on a sunny urban sidewalk holding a takeaway coffee cup, surrounded by pedestrians.

What your walking speed reveals about your personality

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • September 30, 2026

You hardly ever notice it. We walk to work, hurry to catch a bus or cross a station concourse. We...

Elderly man holding a freshly caught fish by a riverside with trees and power lines in the background.

James Bay dams: the mercury legacy for Cree families

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • September 30, 2026

In northern Quebec, the silence of the great lakes conceals a history that profoundly affected entire families. From 1971 onwards,...

Elderly man pouring coffee at a table with a map outside a white campervan in a parking area near water.

Former lorry driver, 69, lives permanently in a Fiat Ducato after 42 years on Europe’s roads

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • September 30, 2026

After a career spent criss-crossing Europe, a former lorry driver has made his converted vehicle his permanent home. In Lescure-Jaoul,...

Man in military uniform planning missile routes on digital map table in a command control room.

Russia Has Approximately 50 North Korean KN-23, KN-24 and KN-30 Ballistic Missiles, GUR Says

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • September 30, 2026

Following a new intelligence report, Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence Main Directorate of Intelligence (GUR) stated that Russia now has approximately...

Man pruning purple flowers in a garden with butterflies and a butterfly guidebook on a stool nearby.

Buddleia: is a European Union ban imminent?

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • September 30, 2026

Videos shared on social media claim that restrictions on buddleia are on the way, and sometimes portray them as imminent....

Young man holding a cushion, talking during a counselling session in a cosy living room.

Repeated phrases that can signal emotional distress

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • September 30, 2026

In conversation, certain repeated words can point to emotional exhaustion, a loss of confidence or older pain. A single comment...

Man fishing with a net in shallow water near a sandy shore with boats and a dam structure in the background.

How the Kok-Aral Dam revived the Small Aral Sea

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • September 30, 2026

In Aralsk, the wind still whips up white dust that stings the eyes and settles on shoes. Yet something has...

Team of engineers discussing a drone prototype on a table in a control room with digital maps on screens.

Spain, Germany, Norway, Poland and Belgium advance HYDEF European hypersonic defence interceptor development

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • September 30, 2026

After successfully completing the Preliminary Requirements Review (PRR), Spain, Germany, Norway, Poland and Belgium are moving forward with the development...

Older woman showing pension papers to two young boys at a wooden table with a piggy bank and calculator.

Retirement pensions: how children can increase your pension

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • September 30, 2026

Parental leave, periods of part-time work and absences connected with the arrival of a child can make a lower pension...

Cuttlefish observing a shrimp inside a test tube in a laboratory aquarium setting.

Common Cuttlefish May Form False Memories, Study Suggests

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • September 30, 2026

Our memory does a great deal for us, but it is also capable of deceiving us. Because the brain records...

Two people sitting indoors, holding hands across a table with two cups of tea and tissues nearby.

The small gesture that strengthens a couple’s connection

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • September 30, 2026

In an overly quiet kitchen one evening, one partner mentions bumping into a former colleague. The other could carry on...