Can you defrost chicken in the microwave?

Raw chicken can last in the fridge for one or two days, and cooked chicken can last up to four days. An easy way to make chicken last longer is by freezing it at 0F or below. A whole chicken can be

by Alistair Thompson - The Editor

November 7, 2020

Health

Feel the earth move: what to wear to exercise outside

With gyms closed in England and Zoom classes losing their novelty everywhere, exercising outside is going to be this lockdown’s route to much-needed endorphins. But how to brave dropping temperatures and still enjoy activities like running, cycling, yoga or a HIIT session?

by Alistair Thompson - The Editor

November 7, 2020

Europe

Thieves steal luxury goods worth €600,000 from Paris home of Saudi princess

Thieves have taken high-end goods worth hundreds of thousands of euros from the Paris home of a Saudi princess, a source close to the case has said. The 47-year-old princess, who had not set foot in the apartment since August, discovered on

by Alistair Thompson - The Editor

November 7, 2020

Business

Independent shops hit out at high street chains trading during lockdown

Thousands of independent retailers have urged the government to crack down on major chains such as The Range, Carpetright and Ryman for continuing to trade during lockdown despite largely selling “non-essential” goods. Andrew Goodacre, the chief executive of Bira, a trade association representing 3,000 independent retailers, said his members

by Alistair Thompson - The Editor

November 7, 2020

World

Ethiopia’s PM says airstrikes launched against targets in restive Tigray region

Ethiopia’s air force has carried out strikes in the restive Tigray region, the country’s prime minister has said, in another escalation of a crisis that observers fear could plunge the country into a bitter and bloody civil conflict. The prime minister, Abiy

by Alistair Thompson - The Editor

November 6, 2020