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“If you harm this brother, I warn you in the name of Allah this will be the last one you harm.”

It’s an annual end-of-year exercise in futility for many. But a clean slate awaits at the stroke of midnight for the next round of resolutions. Who's to say this won't be the year to finally achieve long-elusive goals, fulfill aspirations and be resolute from the first spray of fireworks to the closing chorus of “Auld Lang Syne” 366 days into the future (2024 is a leap year)? One motivational teacher says resolutions don’t have to be big, grandiose or overly ambitious. He says don't be too hard on yourself. Читать дальше...

Bernardo has left Girona and signed with Atletico Nacional.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emphasized the importance of mental and physical health in his 108th episode of the Mann Ki Baat radio show. He emphasized the need to maintain this momentum through 2024 and emphasized India's status as an innovation hub. Modi also highlighted India's accomplishments, including the passing of a bill for women's reservation.

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The family of a British mother and son killed by an avalanche on Mont Blanc in France have said they are "beyond heartbroken" following the "tragic accident".

With the knife angel no longer looking over Walsall's residents, we asked shoppers if they thought the poignant message would make a difference.

He was returning from Koyambedu market on the GNT Road near Aziz Nagar junction in Madhavaram when an unidentified vehicle hit him

In a tight final score thanks to the Sharks' improvement and the Stormers leaving opportunities on the table, the visiting team learnt the harsh lesson that respect doesn't put points on the table.

In a tight final score thanks to the Sharks' improvement and the Stormers leaving opportunities on the table, the visiting team learnt the harsh lesson that respect doesn't put points on the table.

The year 2023 has not been kind to the vast majority of people. Inflation wreaked havoc on the world economy, rising global temperatures brought about even more destruction and if that weren’t enough, new frontiers opened up for humans to kill each other. That is not to say that good things didn’t happen — amid all the darkness, there were glimmers of hope, shining through random acts of kindness by heroes who don’t wear capes.

As we stand on the cusp of 2024, the Black Country finds itself at a crossroads of anticipation and reflection.

(Photo credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports) Connor McDavid had a goal and an assist and Derek Ryan netted the winner in a shootout to give the visiting Edmonton Oilers a 3-2 comeback victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday. Leon Draisaitl also scored for the Oilers, who are riding a four-game winning streak and have won 12 of 15 games. Goaltender Stuart Skinner made 26 saves through regulation and overtime, a

A man who beat a hospital nurse then failed to turn up at court is spending New Year in jail.

As pubs struggle in the current cost of living crisis, the Express & Star continues its series, Love Your Local, which celebrates our local inns.

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Forget the myriad scenarios — 14 in total — that would give the Buffalo Bills their fifth consecutive playoff berth if they beat or tie New England on Sunday. And don’t expect the Bills to do much scoreboard watching during the game, either, to find out whether the AFC East [...]

Deontay Wilder has chosen to continue his career after his debilitating loss last weekend against ... read more

Fernando has posted a farewell to Sevilla and their fans.

The Week's daily hard sudoku puzzle

In the quiet corridors of reflection, there must be more than a few people happy to bid a swift farewell to 2023 - but it has to be said there are signs of hope in our region.

Murray keen to meet Djokovic, Nadal in crunch matches of ‘big tournaments’

A picturesque house with a thatched roof has gone on the market for just under £1 million - but it only has two bedrooms.