IKEA in the spotlight: Flatpack furniture linked to ‘systematic destruction’ of Romanian forests
IKEA has been accused of contributing to the rapid deterioration of Romania’s biologically rich forests.
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58 per cent of Canadians not following Oilers-Panthers Stanley Cup final: survey
Albertans may be watching every second of the Stanley Cup final but most Canadians are not, according to a recent survey.
'I start from a big, red alarm' - Enrico Letta urges radical EU single market shake-up
"I start from a very red, strong red alarm, a big red alarm. The gap is growing with the US." The alarm that Enrico Letta so vividly envisages is the wake-up call he believes the European Union needs in order to see that the single market is in critical need of development in order to keep with rivals such as the USA and China, and to adapt to global geopolitical developments over the past three decades.
The hidden spa an hour from Greater Manchester named among UK’s best
A new list has revealed the UK’s top spas and several are within easy reach of Greater Manchester. Four spas in the top 10 are only a short drive away, but a couple of them may surprise you.
Olympic athletes use diabetes glucose monitors to hone performance, training
Fox Sports soccer analyst Stu Holden explains why the USWNT should not have the mindset that the Paris Olympics will be a developmental tournament.
Nutritionist says 'superfood' in every supermarket busts cholesterol and lowers inflammation
A nutritional scientist has highlighted a ‘superfood’ which is available in every supermarket and which can have a big impact on inflammation, lowering cholesterol and boosting immunity. Speaking to The Times, Alex Ruani, a researcher in nutrition science at University College London was talking about the humble grape - specifically red ones.
Olympic athletes turn to diabetes tech in pursuit of medals
Olympians including Dutch marathon runner Abdi Nageeye are using a new tool they hope will boost their medal chances this summer: tiny monitors that attach to the skin to track blood glucose levels.
Jamie Oliver's touching tribute to Michael Mosley as body found
Jamie Oliver has shared a touching tribute to Michael Mosley after a body was found in the search for the TV doctor. Dr Mosley vanished near a hiking trail on the Greek island of Symi on Wednesday (June 4) resulting in a huge rescue operation over several days.