Slurry spreading season kicks off this week with counties in Zone A allowed to spread as of yesterday. The opening dates for counties in Zones B (January 16) and C (February 1) are also fast approaching.
The top law enforcement officer in the US Virgin Islands has filed a lawsuit against the estate of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, alleging that he trafficked and sexually abused girls and women on his private island as recently as 2018.
Christopher Tolkien, the son of 'The Lord Of The Rings' author JRR Tolkien, has been hailed as a "titan" of fantasy literature following his death aged 95.
Russia's ruling party has unanimously backed President Vladimir Putin's surprise choice for prime minister, Mikhail Mishustin - a man with nearly no political profile.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed sweeping changes to the country's political system that would shift powers away from the presidency in favour of parliament and the prime minister.
The European Union is considering banning facial-recognition technology in public areas for up to five years, to give it time to work out how to prevent abuses.
Prince Harry laughed, joked and hugged his way through his first official public engagement since he and his wife quit as senior royals, triggering a major crisis for the British monarchy.