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In honor of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, the Prince of Wales has asked people to protect "dwindling" historic trees. To commemorate the Queen's 70-year reign, a network of 70 ancient woodlands and 70 ancient trees will be dedicated to her. Among those included are the woodland that inspired Winnie the Pooh's 100 Acre Wood and the apple tree where Sir Isaac Newton discovered gravity. The prince stated that we must "keep the precious historic woodland habitats for future generations." The Queen's Green Canopy, whose patron is Prince Charles, has been encouraging people to plant trees in honor of the Jubilee and leave a legacy for the Queen. "We must plant more trees and hedgerows in fields, churchyards, and avenues if we are to build the ancient trees of the future," the prince concluded. Prince Charles called for the "dwindling" historic natural habitat to be renewed as he displayed the collection of woodlands and trees that will

The Biden administration's mask mandate for aircraft and other kinds of public transportation has been declared unconstitutional by a federal judge in Florida. The national public health agency had overstepped its legal authority in issuing the rule, according to US District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle. The US transit authority announced that mask wearing would no longer be enforced. The obligation was recently extended by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) until May 3rd. Judge Mizelle is based in Florida, but federal judges have the power to reject measures that affect the entire country. Her Monday directive effectively repeals the requirement for masks in all airports, trains, taxis, and transit hubs. The decision was "disappointing," according to White House press secretary Jen Psaki, who also pointed out that the CDC still advises travelers to cover their mouths and noses. A request for comment on Monday's verdict was not immediately return

After allegedly confronting police at Horse Guards Parade in Westminster, a man has been charged with attempting to cause grievous bodily injury. On Monday morning, two Ministry of Defence police officers were approached by a guy wielding a knife in central London's historic neighborhood, according to police. Officers used a Taser on him and subdued him. Prashanth Kandaiah, 29, of Thamesmead, south-east London, is scheduled to appear before Westminster Magistrates' Court at a later date. Mr Kandaiah, of Mellion Close, is also charged with illegal knife possession.

Amir Khan, the former world boxing champion, claims he was robbed at gunpoint while out with his wife in Leyton, east London. The 35-year-old said on Twitter on Monday that two men had a "gun pointed in my face" while they snatched his watch. "The most important thing is that we're both safe," said the 2008 Olympic silver medalist, who was with his wife Faryal at the time. After being alerted to an incident on High Road in Leyton at 21:15 BST on Monday, the Metropolitan Police stated they were investigating. "Two guys allegedly approached a man in his 30s and intimidated him with a handgun before snatching his watch and escaping," police added. There were no shots fired and no injuries reported. Police were dispatched and performed a search of the surrounding area. "There have been no arrests at this early point. An inquiry has been launched, and authorities are investigating a variety of leads." Khan's most recent fight was in February,

The family of a British man who is believed to have been kidnapped by Russian forces while fighting in Ukraine has expressed hope for a swift resolution to his situation. Shaun Pinner, 48, appeared on Russian official television with another British man, requesting that they be exchanged for a pro-Russian politician detained in Ukraine. It's unclear whether they were forced to speak. The Foreign Office urged the Kremlin to treat detainees with dignity. "The exploitation of prisoners of war for political reasons," according to a department source. Mr Pinner's family describes him as a "funny, much-loved, well-intentioned" man who serves in the Ukrainian Army. They demanded that he be handled in accordance with the Geneva Convention, as was Aiden Aslin, another British citizen captured by the Russians. The convention stipulates that they be treated decently and that humiliating and degrading treatment be avoided. On Monday, both Mr Pinner and Mr Aslin came on

Boris Johnson will appear in front of MPs for the first time since being penalized for Covid violations. The prime minister will not be taking it easy when he returns to work following the Easter vacation. He'll appear in front of MPs for the first time since being punished for breaking Covid regulations on Tuesday, and then address fellow Tory MPs later that evening. It will come a week after the prime minister, his wife, and the chancellor were fined for attending the PM's birthday party in the Cabinet Room at No. 10 in London. It will come a week after the prime minister, his wife, and the chancellor were fined for attending the PM's birthday party in the Cabinet Room at No. 10 in London. After a weekend in which the Sunday Times reported charges that he was involved in "instigating" a leaving do in November 2020, which Downing Street denies, he will face Prime Minister's Questions from the opposition on Wednesday. Meanwhile, he'll be hoping that no add

Her Majesty the Queen The Queen will not attend the Royal Maundy Service at Windsor Castle's St George's Chapel. Her Majesty will be represented by the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall. The service will take place on Thursday, April 14th. The Washing of the Feet and the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with his Apostles are commemorated on Maundy Thursday, or Holy Thursday, during Holy Week. The Prince will follow the old tradition of awarding Maundy money to community stalwarts at the yearly celebration, which is a significant occasion on the royal calendar. The monarch, who turns 96 on April 21, is unable to commit to attending, according to a royal source, because she does not want her absence to overshadow the event. As a result, a note is made in advance that she will not be present. Since being hospitalized for a night in October for an undisclosed ailment, the monarch has reduced her physical commitments. Doctors had urged her to relax despite the fact that it was

A beloved dog was beaten to death by a health worker in Shanghai, sparking outrage online and revealing the mounting grievances of residents trapped in China's Covid-19 hotspot. After becoming popular on Chinese social media on Wednesday, a video of the beating at a residential compound in the city's Pudong sector was met with outrage. A Covid prevention worker, covered head to toe in protective gear, chases the corgi down a street and hits it three times with a shovel, according to the video, which appears to have been shot by a resident of a nearby building. The dog is then shown lying lifeless. The corgi is seen racing after a bus that is reported to be transporting its owner to an isolation unit in two photographs shared online. Another snap shows its body being placed in a garbage bag and transported away. Multiple users have shared and deleted the video and photographs. According to state-run magazine China News Weekly, the corgi's owner was in quarantine at the time

For the first time in its 233-year history, the US Supreme Court will have a black female justice after the Senate approved Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to the nine-member bench. By a vote of 53 to 47, three Republicans crossed the aisle to confirm her appointment. The selection of Justice Jackson fulfills President Joe Biden's campaign promise to appoint a black woman to the Supreme Court. The majority leader, Chuck Schumer, described it as a "joyous day" for the United States. Vice-President Kamala Harris, the first black woman to occupy the position, oversaw the vote. Ms. Jackson, 51, will succeed Justice Stephen Breyer, a fellow liberal judge whom she previously clerked for, when he retires in June. Ms. Jackson's lifetime appointment will likely keep her on the bench for decades, but it will not change the present court's ideological balance, which is 6-3 conservative. Ms Jackson has stated that she has a "methodology" for deciding cases, but not a

Rishi Sunak defended his wife's tax troubles, referring to accusations about her non-domicile status as "unpleasant smears." Akshata Murty chose to claim non-dom status, which means she is exempt from paying UK tax on her foreign earnings. According to critics, she might have saved £4.5 million in UK taxes last year. Although the non-dom arrangement is legal, Labour claims it would be "breathtaking hypocrisy" if the chancellor's wife's tax cost was cut as he hiked taxes for millions of people. "The chancellor would do well to look a little closer to home," a Labour source said in response to the chancellor's assertions that Labour was unfairly disparaging his wife. It's evident that No 10 is briefing against Rishi Sunak, and you can see why given his inability to address the cost of living situation." Mr Sunak told the Sun newspaper that he believes he is the target of a discrediting campaign, stating, "To defame my wife to ge