Features

editorial columns by feature writers

War on Carbs

Low-carbohydrate diets are increasingly popular, but concerns have arisen that such diets, compared with traditional low-fat diets might have adverse cardiovascular consequences.

Back

It’s nice to be back in our old house on the hilltop. I didn’t realise until now how much I have missed the Spanish mountains and the view from our terrace to the sea, the sunset with its colourful and sometimes dramatic variations.

Cannabis-4-Ewe

Journalists have been flocking to Fanny’s Farm in Surrey in the UK over the past few days… all because of the story about a flock of sheep who discovered some abandoned drugs and managed to get themselves high.

Relax and Take a Lobe Off

Do you remember the Russian artist and political activist Pyotr Pavlensky? Well, you should… we did an article about him in November/December after he sat down naked in Red Square and nailed his scrotum to the ground. Well he’s at it again, this time slicing off his earlobe whilst sitting naked on the roof of a psychiatric hospital.

Bear Bites Off Boy’s Arm

This tragedy unfolded at a Chinese zoo two days ago on Saturday 18th October, when a 9-year-old boy tried to feed a caged bear. The incident came to light the next day via local media and a report from the doctor who treated the lad.

Remorseful Robber

It’s not often that criminals suffer attacks of remorse, it doesn’t really figure high on the ‘attributes list’ when applying for a position as a bank robber, for example.