‘The English understand us’: hope and despair on the Calais migrant shore

A bleak edge of northern France is a strange place to listen to a homily on hope but, against all odds, you still are guaranteed to hear one here. “People only need to have some little hope,” says the English graduate from Sudan, when I ask if he thinks he will make it across the … Read more

Damage to dam found as Ukrainian troops shore up control of Kherson

Ukrainian forces secured control of areas retaken from Russia in a major victory for Kyiv as more troops headed towards Kherson City on Saturday, but damage to a major dam north-east of the city highlighted the dangers posed by Moscow’s retreat. Images from US satellite company Maxar Imagery, taken on Friday morning local time, showed … Read more

Jersey Shore humpback whale surprises Bensalem, Bucks County father and son fishing at in Belmar, New Jersey

Monday, October 17, 2022 10:45AM BELMAR, New Jersey (WPVI) — A humpback whale surprised a father and son fishing off the Jersey Shore. Doug and Zach Piller of Bensalem, Bucks County took off from Belmar, Monmouth County on Wednesday to fish. When Zach pulled out his phone to take a video of his dad’s catch, … Read more

Japan intervenes to shore up yen as ‘reverse currency wars’ deepen

Japan intervened to strengthen the yen for the first time in 24 years as a trio of European central banks raised interest rates, underlining the disruptive impact of inflation on currencies and monetary policy. Inflation’s rise to multi-decade highs in much of the world has led to sharp increases in borrowing costs, with foreign exchange … Read more

Snooki Talks Husband & Why He’s Not On ‘Jersey Shore’ – Hollywood Life

Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi is an open book on Jersey Shore, but when it comes to her relationship with Jionni LaValle, she prefers to keep things off-camera. “My husband, well, he hates being on TV,” Snooki told HollywoodLife EXCLUSIVELY while promoting her partnership with Cheez-It for its Reality TV Collector’s Cheddition boxes. “So I was like, alright, I see … Read more

Germany seizes control of Putin’s oil refineries in bid to shore up energy supplies

Germany oil refinery Rosneft Putin Russia sanctions energy crisis – REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke/File Photo Germany has seized control of three oil refineries run by Russian firm Rosneft in its latest effort to shore up energy supplies. The country’s energy regulator will take control of stakes in oil refineries in Schwedt, Karlsruhe and Vohburg, equivalent to around … Read more

Paramount+ Sets Australian Crime Thriller ‘North Shore’ – Deadline

Paramount+ is launching its latest crime thriller down under. The streaming service has set a series from Mike Bullen, creator of hit British comedy drama Cold Feet, as its latest Australian original. North Shore is a six-part series set on and around Sydney Harbour. It follows the clash of cultures when British and Australian detectives … Read more

‘Floribama Shore’ Shelved Indefinitely By MTV – Deadline

Don’t expect to see a new season of Floribama Shore anytime soon. MTV has opted not to move forward with a fifth season of the reality series, at least for now, sources tell Deadline. We hear the future of the series is being evaluated. Floribama Shore is an extension to MTV’s blockbuster Shore franchise from … Read more

‘Confused’ driver ends up parking SUV on upper level inside South Shore Plaza

BRAINTREE – Police said a “confused” driver ended up on the upper level of South Shore Plaza in Braintree Thursday. The Braintree Fire Department said an elderly woman was disoriented behind the wheel. The mall’s automatic doors opened as her car approached, so she drove in “very slowly, took a left and parked it in … Read more

Video shows hammerhead shark chasing stingray near shore in Orange Beach

MOBILE, Ala. (nothing) -A hammerhead shark showed out in Orange Beach Monday morning. The massive creature swam super close to the shore and was caught on camera chasing some stingrays. The video has nearly 30,000 views on Facebook. Catarena Peek said she and her boyfriend, Alec Deshotel come to Orange Beach every year, but this … Read more