The baby names banned around the world – from Devil to Nutella and even Santa Claus

[ad_1] From Molly-Mae’s daughter Bambi, to Kourtney Kardashian’s son Rocky and Gwyneth Paltrow’s unusual choice of Apple, the desire for a unique baby name is dominating the celebrity world and, indeed, some UK households. According to data by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), a number of traditional British baby names are now so unpopular […]

Oil giants raise the alarm over energy shortages as Iran war drags on

[ad_1] Wael Sawan, chief executive officer of Shell Plc, at the CERAWeek by S&P Global conference in Houston, Texas, US, on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images A trio of European energy CEOs has sounded a warning over energy supplies, amid the ongoing conflict in Iran and restricted access through the […]

Travel warning for Brits heading to Japan as entry requirements set to change

[ad_1] In 2028, Japan is introducing a new JESTA system for British tourists (Picture: Getty Images) Japan is introducing a new US-style ESTA system, applying to visitors from more than 70 countries, including the UK. Cherry blossom, ancient-temples and 24-hour ramen are just some of the many reasons tourists flock to the Land of the […]

Has Punch found love? Viral macaque is snapped snuggling and KISSING another monkey

[ad_1] He went viral after being bullied and shunned by his enclosure-mates, retreating to the safety of a soft toy. But now it appears Punch, the viral macaque, has found his happily ever after. The famous monkey, who lives at Japan’s Ichikawa City Zoo, has been photographed kissing, cuddling and playing affectionately with a female […]