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President Joe Biden says the massive Covid-19 relief bill now on the Senate floor is crucial to finally getting a jump on a murderous pandemic. It's also a perfect metaphor for American politics in 2021.

GEMMA Collins proved she is a lady of many talents, showing off her impressive singing skills during a home karaoke performance. The 40-year-old belted out the lyrics to Tina Turner’s classic tune River Deep, Mountain High. The Essex star then popped open a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc as she kicked off her evening of entertainment […]

The Biden Administration's reversal of the program known as "Remain in Mexico" does not mean that everyone affected by it gets automatically let into the United States.

Germany is ending years of litigation with energy companies with around €2.4 billion ($2.9 billion) to compensate for their losses.

The Japanese government plans to extend a state of emergency to combat COVID-19 for Tokyo and three neighboring prefectures until March 21, two weeks longer than originally scheduled,…

Police are appealing for any sightings of a 12-year-old Gisborne boy who has been missing from his home since earlier today.Caleb Takoko, 12, left his home on Aberdeen Street about 5pm this evening.He has not been seen since,...

On March 1, Nicolas Sarkozy became the first former president of the Fifth Republic to be sentenced to prison for corruption and influence peddling in the so-called "eavesdropping" affair. The unprecedented verdict, though, doesn’t end the saga. Sarkozy has undertaken a media tour to "denounce a profound injustice".

A fire gutted the main hall of Naejang Temple, one of South Korea's oldest Buddhist temples, on Friday in a suspected arson attack, firefighting authorities said. Firefighters received the initial report of the fire at the temple in the southwestern

Most Victorians have never heard of Snobs Creek Falls but in the past week this river and the surrounding forest has become a flashpoint for concerns over logging in the state’s Central Highlands.

In January, Bernie Lynch was suspended without pay from his job as head coach of the Fort Frances Lakers, a Junior 'A' club in northwestern Ontario, and ordered to have no further contact with the players. But more than two months later, neither the team nor the league has publicly disclosed this.

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In the second quarter this year, Peru will begin construction works for the new international airport in Cusco, and it will do so without the heritage impact study (EIP) that UNESCO requested from the government in order to determine the damage that this project would cause to the Sacred Valley of […]

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A man was arrested on Friday with a number of explosives in his car, and police are trying to find out whether the incident was politically linked.

Colombia’s former President Alvaro Uribe became president in 2002 with the help of a paramilitary group the US government had designated a foreign terrorist organization, according to a former member.…

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The United Nations said on Friday it was yet to see evidence from the United Arab Emirates government that Dubai's Sheikha Latifa was still alive. The UN rights office had asked to see proof that the daughter of Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum was still alive, but when asked if it had been received, spokesman Rupert Colville told reporters: "Not yet, no."

The decision taken by the education authorities in the Valencian capital is expected to be replicated by most local school boards throughout the region.

It is the first time Elon Musk's space exploration company has pulled off this difficult landing.

Sen. Ron Johnson seems to be relishing his place at the center of the controversies dominating Washington.

SMYTHS have been predicted to do a ‘mini drop’ this MORNING and Playstation fans predict more stock could be dropping across other retailers. Those looking to get their hands on a new console should be aware that there could be yet another new scam waiting to catch people out. One PS5 tracker account wrote: “WARNING. […]

While removing former President Trump from social media has led to a significant decrease in election-related disinformation, online falsehoods about the election and vaccines continues to flourish.

For the first time, a pope is visiting Iraq. But wars and terrorist attacks have long since driven most Christians out of the country. Some Iraqi Catholics will be following the pope’s journey from Germany.

The Tokyo metropolitan government on Friday reported 301 new cases of the coronavirus, up 22 from Thursday. The number (153 men and 148 women) is the result of…

Sophie Lawson's flatmate walked straight out of a shower to announce she'd just seen dozens of armed police officers swarming their neighbours' house. There were at least a dozen squad cars flashing on their kerb but they hadn't...

France aims to have vaccinated at least 10 million people by mid-April, 20 million by mid-May and a total of 30 million by the summer, Prime Minister Jean Castex said on Thursday.

The ruling Democratic Party's approval rating plunged to a record low since the 2017 inauguration of the Moon Jae-in government amid conflict over prosecution reform, a poll showed Friday. The DP's approval rating was at 32 percent, down 4 percenta

A study led by Queensland researchers, spanning more than 4000 people in eight countries, has attempted to gauge the motivations of those who believe there is more to the pandemic.

Almost a million home appraisals happen in Canada every year, and the outcomes can determine the terms of a mortgage or whether a homeowner can make use of equity for things like renovations or paying off debts.

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Sinaloa Cartel built a veritable cocaine empire that resulted, according to the DEA, in the shipment of over 1 million kilos to the United States. However, over the years, client demand changed, as they were no longer satisfied with the drugs popular in the 70s, 80s and 90s, and […]

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For almost a quarter of a century, Hong Kong was the one place under Beijing’s rule that had open elections. A landslide loss just over a year ago may have finally convinced China to end the experiment in democracy.

Colombia’s government is under fire as its chaotic COVID-19 vaccination program has allowed the administration of only 200,000 vaccine shots in two weeks. Health Minister Fernando Ruiz was apparently just…

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Electricity supply was briefly cut across many areas of Myanmar on Friday because of a "system breakdown", according to multiple government agencies. People started posting on Twitter and Facebook about the widespread blackouts across Yangon at around 0600 GMT. "A system breakdown is causing power outages across the country," reported Yangon Electricity Supply Corporation.

RESIDENTS and political parties are demanding answers after a Velez Malaga deputy mayor used over €9,000 of taxpayers money for a 12 day trip to Cuba. Councillor for Business and Employment, Maria Jose Roberto made the trip last month to Havana, Cuba to take part in the XII International Congress of Higher Education. Party member Jorge […]

Simone Williams sees her hair, which measures nearly 1.5m in circumference, as a symbol of pride.

WARM springtime weather will remain on hold as the country is set to be gripped by an icy Norwegian deep freeze. The freezing air from Northern Europe will bring with it four days of sub-zero temperatures. Forecasters have warned of lows of about -10C tonight in parts of Scotland. Minus 2C is expected in the […]

The pontiff arrived at Baghdad International Airport where he was greeted by the prime minister. During his four-day visit, Francis will focus on Iraq's ancient but dwindling Christian community.

The potential loss to Monheim am Rhein equates to about €1,000 per inhabitant. Germany's financial regulator has frozen the Greensill bank's operations.

An Australian court upheld a landmark class-action lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson for "negligent" marketing of pelvic mesh implants on Friday, paving the way for thousands of women…

Four Far North tsunami sirens that experienced problems during today's tsunami evacuation alerting would be investigated, Far North Mayor John Carter said.The former Minister of Civil Defence said investigation into the issues with...

A French court on Thursday acquitted former prime minister Edouard Balladur on corruption charges after he was accused of using kickbacks from an arms deal but handed a suspended jail term to his former defence minister.

In July 2016, a woman from Thailand came to Korea believing she could work as a masseuse. As soon as she arrived in Incheon, she was sent by brokers to a massage parlor in Gwangju. There, the owner took her passport and told her to go to a room for a

Police in Myanmar on Friday opened fired on protesters against last month’s military coup, killing one man, as international condemnation rained down on the junta.

As American lawmakers inch toward approving a bill with an eye-watering 13-digit price tag, it's apparently a bridge to Canada that's a bridge too far. Funds to upkeep an existing cross-border bridge have been stripped out of a $1.9 trillion US pandemic-relief bill that the U.S. Congress could pass any day now.

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In the next 36 months, one in every two new investors seeking industrial real estate space in Mexico will be of Chinese origin, specifically in key markets in the north of the country, according to CBRE consulting firm. "And it is not something that happened in one year (...) more […]

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SAN FRANCISCO: Google has pledged to steer clear of tracking individual online activity when it begins implementing a new system for targeting ads without the use of so-called "cookies."

The bishop of Buenaventura received death threats after speaking out against violence that is submerging Colombia’s largest port city on the Pacific coast. In a radio interview, Bishop Ruben Dario…

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Pope Francis arrived in Iraq on Friday to urge the country's dwindling number of Christians to stay put and help rebuild the country after years of war and persecution. Iraqi foreign minister Fuad Hussein said Iraqis were eager to welcome Francis' “message of peace and tolerance” and described the visit as a historic meeting between the “minaret and the bells.”

There’s been a recent surge in cases regarding squatters in the area since the Coronavirus Pandemic began. It’s a genuine problem with many reports of villas and luxury properties alike being targeted. There have been numerous incidents on the Costa Blanca and Costa Del Sol recently and it is something that second-home owners need to […]

Locals hope removing an introduced starfish can help save an iconic Australian species.

When the coronavirus pandemic was declared nearly a year ago, the future for state and local government finances looked grim. Millions of people had lost their jobs, the stock market tanked and governors ordered nonessential businesses to close -- all of which threatened to pummel many of the tax revenue streams states and municipalities rely on.

NHS nurses have slammed the government’s proposal of a ‘pitiful’ 1 per cent pay rise after Rishi Sunak warmed Britain will be paying off Covid debts for decades. The Royal College of Nursing said nurses should be getting 12.5% more and said the government should expect a “backlash” should the suggested pay rise goes ahead. […]

The blocked shipment of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines was the first intervention by the EU since the bloc approved rules that could restrict vaccine exports to non-member nations.

Germany's domestic intelligence agency is investigating the far-right Alternative for Germany — the largest opposition party in parliament — according to national media. The move comes ahead of national elections.

Japanese supercomputer simulations showed that wearing two masks gave limited benefit in blocking viral spread compared with one properly fitted mask. The findings in part contradict recent recommendations…

It comes down to one person pushing a button - before a lot of people get a big surprise.The decision to issue mobile alerts after events such as today's earthquakes is reserved for trained operators in a few agencies. And if people...

France’s former right-wing president Nicolas Sarkozy on Wednesday vowed to “go all the way” to clear his name, two days after being handed a three-year sentence for corruption following a trial he portrayed as a travesty of justice.

South Korea is looking to revise its social distancing scheme to allow the economy to stay open at higher number of newly diagnosed patients, while restricting individual behaviors more strictly. The Ministry of Health and Welfare said Friday that

The Pope landed in Baghdad on Friday for his most risky foreign trip since his election in 2012, saying he felt duty-bound to make the “emblematic” visit.

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The announcement was made by the ambassador to Brazil, Daniel Scioli. He said that the first in-person meeting between the two presidents will take place on the 30th anniversary of MERCOSUR's official foundation. Ambassador to Brasilia Daniel Scioli confirmed that Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro will endorse Argentina in its negotiations […]

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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia said on Friday it has detected two cases of a new coronavirus variant that has a protein spike mutation that reportedly evades the immune system.

Colombia’s prosecution placed the governor of the country’s largest province, Antioquia, under house arrest on corruption charges on Wednesday. Governor Anibal Gaviria, a member of the notorious Gaviria Clan, was…

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IF there is one part of Valencia city that is well and truly off the beaten track, that would be the Cabanyal neighbourhood. For years, El Cabanyal-Canyamelar was only really known to the general public for facing the Malvarrosa beach and for being a no-go area rife with squatting, drugs and crime. Totally abandoned by […]

New Zealanders are still on edge after three tremors trigger tsunami warnings and evacuations.

Senators who vehemently defend the Senate's 60-vote threshold for legislation are nonetheless about to accept a simple majority of 51 votes when they decide on the Covid-19 relief bill currently being debated. That paradox is made possible through an exception to the filibuster for fiscal measures known as "reconciliation."

MATT Hancock will lead a Downing Street press conference today after a huge backlash over the NHS’ one per cent pay rise next year. But what time is his announcement and what is he expected to say? Here’s all you need to know… What time is Matt Hancock’s announcement?  The health secretary’s speech will take […]

Four out of 5 parents told us they support targeted interventions by schools that would help students recover academic, social and emotional skills.

Germans have a long track record of vaccine skepticism. From mandatory smallpox inoculations 150 years ago to voluntary COVID-19 jabs today: Immunization is political.

China's No. 2 leader set a healthy economic growth target Friday and vowed to make this nation self-reliant in technology amid tension with Washington and Europe over trade…

By John Gerritsen of RNZ The Ministry of Education last year ordered schools to enrol 205 children because there was no other way of persuading principals to accept them.It said the students had been excluded from other schools...

For years, France has been proud of its high fertility rate. The country has long been the baby-making champion of Europe. But France has been experiencing a kind of "baby blues" in recent years: the number of births is falling, a phenomenon that has been accentuated by the Covid-19 pandemic. We take a closer look in this edition of French Connections.

The prosecutor general who rose to prominence by standing firm against pressure from the Moon Jae-in administration, shook political minds as he resigned Thursday over moves to deprive the prosecution of its investigative rights, a month ahead of the

The Waratahs coach is firmly in the hot seat after NSW became the first team to lose to the Force since they returned to Super Rugby.

Walter Gretzky will be remembered for coaching his son, Wayne, in the early stages of what would become a legendary NHL career.

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - According to an Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) study, in 2020 the number of poor in Latin America and the Caribbean rose to 209 million, 22 million more than the year before. Argentina posts the highest figures in the Southern Cone. In 2020, the pandemic crisis […]

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JAKARTA: Indonesian President Joko Widodo has called on his cabinet ministers and other government officials to push a "hate foreign products" campaign to support the country's small-and-medium enterprises.

Colombia’s ELN guerrillas are struggling to maintain a recent territorial expansion, according to a think tank. In its latest report on the rebel group, think tank Indepaz said that the…

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THE alert systems in place throughout Spain guides health officials’ decisions on mobility restrictions and social-distancing rules. At Alert Level 2 the risk of COVID-19 is still present in the community and health measures, though relaxed, need to be followed and consideration given to those around. In order to calculate the alert level, three sets […]

The 19-year-old, known as Angel, was killed in the deadliest day since the coup began.

CNN's Erin Burnett says Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) is not trying to improve the Covid-19 relief bill or change any senators minds by having the over 600 page bill read on the floor, but rather pulling a "simplistic circus stunt."

FOR the first time, scientists have discovered the key ingredients for life on Earth present on an asteroid. Water and organic matter were found during an analysis of a fragment collected from the cosmic rock Itokawa by a Japanese spacecraft. The finding adds weight to the theory that life may spread from one planet to […]

In Southern California, pollutants from wildfire smoke caused up to a 10% increase in hospital admissions. Researchers say there's a need for better air monitoring and public health programs.

Pressure is mounting on the German government to extend the gap between the first and second COVID vaccination and speed up the vaccination program. The move could potentially save up to 15,000 lives.

A 24-year-old man accused of fatally stabbing a 46-year-old police officer in a koban (police box) and shooting to death a 68-year-old school security guard with the officer’s…

ANALYSIS: A sequence of three major offshore earthquakes, including a magnitude 8.1 quake near the Kermadec Islands , triggered tsunami warnings and evacuations along the east coast of New Zealand this morning. By early afternoon,...

France has been alarmed over recent weeks by a spate of killings of young people in gang violence in the Paris region during the school holidays. Experts say that the role of social media and the economic effects of the Covid-19 crisis are major factors behind this phenomenon.

Prosecutors on Friday raided SK Group's headquarters to see if the group is involved in the alleged creation of an illicit fund by the chairman of the SK Networks Co., a global trading unit of the group. The anti-corruption unit of the Seoul Central

Collingwood’s first pre-season match got off to a bad start, with Steele Sidebottom and Will Kelly both injured and out of the game within the first half.

In this week's issue of our environment newsletter, we look at how wind and solar power can be stored without batteries and what road salt is doing to rivers in Ottawa.

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A survey by Criteria Research consulting firm, comparing results for February 2021 with a 2019 survey, shows that currently only a quarter of the population agrees with the entry of migrants into the country. The study shows an increase in the rejection of foreigners' entry, since in February 2019, 37% […]

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CHIANG MAI: Seven elephants suffered serious burns to their mouths and tongues from eating grass contaminated with the herbicide paraquat at a border village in Omkoi district.

66 MUNICIPALITIES in Malaga move to Alert Level 2 at midnight tonight. Following a meeting by the territorial committee of High Impact Public Health Alerts to analyse the epidemiological situation of each municipality, the health districts of Malaga, Guadalhorce, La Vega and Axarquia have all transitioned to Alert Level 2. The health districts of the […]

Over 160,000 residents in Mississippi have been without drinkable water for two weeks after storm.

Ahead of the Senate debate on the stimulus bill, Republican Senate leadership criticized the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package during a news conference Tuesday. Instead of focusing on the bill's economic provisions designed to revive the US economy, Republicans have attacked it for including funds for non-health care related spending and failing to push schools to reopen for in-person learning.

CHELSEA have suffered a big blow in their pursuit of Norwegian wonderkid Erling Haaland, with the Dortmund start reportedly set to choose one of Man Utd, Man City or Liverpool. We’ve also got all the latest from the Premier League, as well as an update on Cristiano Ronaldo’s future. Follow our LIVE blog below to […]

House Democrats are introducing a wave of strategic legislation from guns to immigration, including recently passed bills on elections and policing. But the 50-50 Senate puts their future in limbo.

People usually associate the future of automated driving with cars and maybe trucks and buses. But as Hardy Graupner reports from Annaberg in Germany, the technology is also making inroads into railroad traffic.

Japan's government will extend a state of emergency in the Tokyo region for another two weeks because its medical systems are still strained by COVID-19 patients, the minister…

"Reido" was due to turn 22 late this month.The local mechanic and infamously cheeky "life of the party" would have no doubt celebrated with whānau and friends with a Double Brown and a few Pink Floyd numbers his dad introduced...

Family members of French nursing home residents began a legal effort in Paris Wednesday to seek accountability for the deaths of tens of thousands of loved ones from Covid-19.

The state auditor said Friday it found no irregularities in the steps involved in drawing up the Moon Jae-in government's nuclear-free policy. The Board of Audit and Inspection conducted an investigation after a former opposition lawmaker and 546 ot

Aaron Finch batted like the leader his nation desperately needed, hitting four sixes in the final over to set-up a game four win for Australia ahead of the series decider on Sunday.

The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations is demanding the federal government restart talks on Mi'kmaq moderate livelihood fisheries after the Department of Oceans and Fisheries (DFO) announced it will not issue to First Nation in Atlantic Canada outside of the commercial season. 

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In 2020, Brazil was the most affected country by attempts to steal personal or financial data from individuals over the internet, a practice known as phishing. With this information, fraudsters harm victims in different ways, either by accessing funds or deceiving others by impersonating them. The percentage of Brazilians who […]

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YANGON: Police opened fire on protesting opponents of the Feb 1 military coup, killing one person, in the city of Mandalay on Friday, witnesses and media said.

National Health Service (NHS) Secretary Amir Ashraf Khawaja while briefing the Public Accounts Committee on Thursday said that the Pakistan government has no plan to buy vaccines anytime soon and aims to tackle the COVID-19 health challenge through herd immunity and donated vaccines, Dawn newspaper reported.

NEW COVID-19 cases in the Valencian Community are continuing to go down on the indicative week-to-week basis according to figures released tonight(March 4) by the regional health ministry. 489 new infections were reported today compared to 612 cases on February 25, though the total is 76 more than yesterday. The downward infection trend is continuing […]

Americans baffled by the complex system for getting a shot now have help from tech-savvy young people.

RITA Ora’s boyfriend Romain Gavras has confirmed they split “months ago” after lockdown forced them apart. The Sun revealed the Let You Love Me singer and French film director called time on their relationship after more than six months as a couple. He has now admitted they found it difficult to see each other due […]

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas CEO Bill Magness was removed from his post Wednesday. He informed the organization he will not accept his $800,000 severance.

The Left party is struggling in the polls. A few months before Germany's national election, the socialists hope a new leadership duo will give them fresh momentum.

Liverpool’s woeful home form is developing into a full-blown crisis after Chelsea’s 1-0 victory on Thursday inflicted a fifth straight league loss at Anfield on the Premier League…

More than 550,000 New Zealanders unlikely to accept a Covid-19 vaccination say that's because they'd rather wait and see if others get any side effects.The Ministry of Health has released full results of polling into attitudes...

Tough-talking politicians from the right are accustomed to demanding “exemplary” punishments. This week, they did not appreciate the judiciary making an example of their champion, Nicolas Sarkozy, venting their fury at a special prosecutor’s office tasked with cleaning up French politics.

North Korea is exploiting cyberspace to circumvent UN sanctions, Gen. Paul Nakasone, commander of the US Cyber Command, said at a cybersecurity videoconference it hosted Thursday. “North Korea sponsors cyber exploitation of international finan

Queensland’s public sector watchdog has found punishment given to child safety officers who failed to protect Caboolture toddler Mason Jet Lee was “manifestly inadequate”.

Banks and public policymakers need to do more to help Black-owned businesses overcome systemic obstacles to better grow the economy for all, new report finds.

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The São Paulo State Federation of Trade of Goods, Services and Tourism (FecomercioSP) said that the Brazilian economy should recover the level of the beginning of the last decade only in 2023. In a statement, the organization points out that the 4.1% drop in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2020 […]

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Prisoners nearing the end of their sentences will be given a chance to train at factories under a plan to teach them work skills and at the same time help companies desperate for labour.

China on Friday hiked its defence budget for the first time to more than $200 billion, over three times higher than that of India, maintaining a single-digit growth for the sixth consecutive year with a 6.8% increase in 2021.

ACCORDING to Spain’s Ministry of Health, the Vega Baja region has seen the third wave of Covid-19 infections collapse. Six municipalities have not registered any cases in the last TWO WEEKS, without any areas registering “extreme risk” figures. Not one of the region’s localities (listed below) is considered ‘at risk’, where the threshold is 500 […]

Hairdressers in the Netherlands have reopened after being shut since December.

• What CDC guidelines will likely say you still cannot do even if you're vaccinated • Opinion: We were so close to getting my parents vaccinated, then they tested positive • Analysis: Two political truths Biden can't ignore

HOMES Under the Hammer’s Martin Roberts blasted a seafront property as ‘damp, tired and a right state’. In a recent episode of the BBC One show, Martin visited a property in Devon to look at an “interesting development opportunity”. But ‘interesting’ was putting it mildly, as Martin soon revealed the challenge ahead of anyone who […]

The third COVID-19 vaccine authorized for use in the U.S. requires one shot instead of two, and works a slightly different way from the others. Here's what we know about its safety and effectiveness.

Walaa faces more than 10 years in prison. He is believed to have been the de facto leader of "Islamic State" in Germany and has been convicted of recruiting for the terror group.

Police broke up demonstrations with tear gas and gunfire in several cities across Myanmar on Thursday, as protesters returned to the streets undeterred by the bloodiest day yet…

Covid-19 modellers are backing the Government's call to move Auckland out of lockdown on Sunday - but warn there's still much to be vigilant about.Auckland will move to alert level 2 at 6am on Sunday - a setting that would be reviewed...

France on Wednesday banned far-right group Generation Identity (Génération Identitaire), which is known to be hostile to migrants, for incitement to discrimination, hatred and violence, Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin said.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will meet with South Korean counterparts in mid-March following a three-day trip to Japan, in what is seen as part of their Asian tour to solidify a coalition to deal with the ri

The Australian Rugby League Commission chairman is making no apologises for keeping last year’s TV rights discounts shrouded in secrecy as the free-to-air negotiation looms.

Women who experienced sexual assault in the military say they're disappointed and dismayed by Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan's alleged refusal to look at evidence of possible misconduct involving the former chief of the defence staff.

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The United Kingdom, Brazil, and South Africa are the countries with the most restrictions on entering other countries because of the Covid pandemic, according to a survey conducted by Folha de S.Paulo newspaper based on data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Among 150 countries analyzed, 25 have placed […]

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Forty policemen have been quarantined after coming into close contact with a Covid-19 infected riot policeman, who caught the virus on a visit to Samut Sakhon and was later deployed at protest rallies in Bangkok.

Zhang Zhan's footage of bedridden patients lining a hospital corridor in Wuhan gave a rare, unvarnished glimpse from China's coronavirus ground zero in the first months of the pandemic.

THE long-awaited Orihuela Costa Emergency Centre at La Zenia could open before June. Speaking on a site visit, Orihuela mayor, Emilio Bascañana, said he hoped that the building ‘would provide a full range of services this summer’. The structure, close to the Consum supermarket, will house all of the area’s emergency services like the Guardia […]

Asylum seekers who have been waiting at the border for over a year have started entering the US.

• Supreme Court deals blow to undocumented immigrants challenging deportations

HAVE you ever wondered if someone is lying to you? Well, there’s an easy way to find out and it works every time. Michael L Mandell, a personal injury lawyer, shared his advice on TikTok and Instagram and revealed how you can spot a liar instantly. In a clip titled “stop falling for people’s lies!”, […]

The Capitol Police is alert for a possible attack from militia members. There are currently 5,200 Guard members in the Capitol following the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol building.

Luna Watfa was imprisoned by Syria's secret service. Now in Germany, she has closely followed the trial of regime torturers in a Koblenz court.

The European Union is planning to extend its export authorization scheme for COVID-19 vaccines to the end of June, two EU sources told Reuters on Thursday, as a…

At 6am on Sunday, Auckland will move down to alert level 2 after a week at the more restrictive level 3. The rest of the country will drop from alert level 2 to 1. The changes come after five days of zero cases of community transmission....

With Covid-19 vaccination campaigns under way, doctors are keeping an eye out for possible side effects linked to the inoculations. In France, doctors can provide details online about health issues that may have arisen after patients receive the jabs. It's then up to other doctors and medical trainees to dig through the data and determine whether or not those side effects are indeed linked to the vaccines. Our colleagues from France 2 report, with FRANCE 24's Wassim Cornet.

Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun urged the National Assembly on Friday to swiftly pass the latest extra budget proposal, calling it "medicine" and a "vaccine" amid the coronavirus pandemic. The government has submitted a 15 trillion

There are only two types of footballers turned commentators: those who don’t get it, and those who do. Cronk gets it.

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil's agribusiness is responsible for feeding around 800 million people, or approximately 10% of the global population, according to a study released on Thursday by the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (EMBRAPA), which assessed data based on the country's basic production of grains and oilseeds. According to Elisio Contini and Adalberto […]

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SYDNEY: Australian public broadcaster SBS said it would stop using content from Chinese state-run television Friday, pending a review of serious human rights concerns.

Nine great apes at the San Diego Zoo - four orangutans and five bonobos - made veterinary history in recent weeks as the world's first non-human primates known to be vaccinated against Covid-19, zoo officials said on Thursday.

The Government of the Balearic Islands has revealed that a total of 56 properties across the region will face forcible expropriation

Researchers hoping to collect mud samples deep beneath an Antarctic ice sheet were amazed to discover small creatures living in the dark, freezing water.

When Tiger Woods crashed his car in Southern California last week, he told sheriff's deputies that he had no recollection of driving or how the accident happened, according to a Los Angeles County affidavit for a search warrant of the vehicle's black box.

MANCHESTER UNITED are looking for a team to buy Andreas Pereira in the summer as Lazio appear uninterested in triggering his release clause, according to reports. United sent Pereira out on loan to the Serie A giants in October but he is struggling to fit into manager Simone Inzaghi’s plans and has only played a […]

Trump appointee Michael Pack hoped to fire top executives who challenged him at the U.S. Agency for Global Media. When he couldn't, Pack paid a high-profile law firm millions to investigate them.

Lay theologian Beate Gilles is the first woman to be elected as the general secretary of the German Catholic bishops' conference. The move comes as bishops face calls to fully own up to scandals.

Honda Motor Co unveils the partially self-driving Legend sedan in Tokyo on Thursday, becoming the world's first carmaker to sell a vehicle equipped with new, certified level 3…

On an adventure without their owner, two lucky dogs narrowly escape danger on State Highway 1. When driving south on State Highway 1 near Karapiro Senior Constable Ali Methven spotted two dogs wandering with no owner in sight.The...

French forces "tortured and murdered" Algerian freedom fighter Ali Boumendjel during his country's war for independence, President Emmanuel Macron admitted Tuesday, officially reappraising a death that was covered up as a suicide. 

Two Army soldiers and a civilian employee have tested positive for the new coronavirus, the defense ministry said Friday. A soldier in Sejong, some 120 kilometers south of Seoul, was confirmed to have contracted COVID-19 while in quarantine after a

North’s midfielders ran rampant at Punt Road Oval on Friday night as the Roos powered to a comfortable 35-point victory over Richmond.

Consumers who take instalment loans from payday lenders pay as much as 47 per cent on their debt, and now a chorus of voices are calling for the federal government to take urgent action.

China will resolutely deter any separatist activity seeking Taiwan's independence but is committed to promoting the peaceful growth of relations across the Taiwan Strait and China's "reunification", Premier Li Keqiang said on Friday.

CLIMATE change could have devastating effects on food safety all over the world in 20 years’ time. According to research by Valencia-based non-profit technological centre Ainia, global warming is expected to cause problems with regards to access to food, nutritional quality and product price stability as early as 2021. Scientists identify five types of major […]

Fishermen on Lake Victoria in Kenya have begun using some of Africa’s first electric fishing boats.

CNN's Anderson Cooper speaks to a QAnon conspiracy theorist who messaged him that he would be publicly executed.

THE bullying investigation into Meghan Markle has exposed royal double standards, an insider has claimed. Carolyn Durand, co-author of the so-called ‘Sussex-approved’ biography Finding Freedom, blasted the Palace for launching an internal investigation into claims about Meghan while ignoring those about Prince Andrew. On Wednesday the Palace sensationally revealed it would be investigating Meghan over […]

The new changes come after leaders agreed to narrow the income eligibility for those getting the next round of stimulus checks, as some moderate Democrats wanted. GOP amendments are expected to fail.

Germany's secular panel on sexualized violence against children says Cologne's Catholic archdiocese has "severely damaged" moves to own up to its abusive past.

The United States on Thursday agreed to a four-month suspension of retaliatory tariffs imposed on British goods such as Scotch whisky over a long-running aircraft subsidy row, with…

Auckland will exit alert level 3 restrictions this weekend, but health officials have given a stern reminder to those earlier ordered to isolate that they must continue to do so.The earlier failure by people who had been exposed...

France's former president Nicolas Sarkozy said Tuesday that he might consider taking his appeal against a corruption conviction to the European Court of Human Rights.

South Korea's agricultural ministry said Friday the country has not reported a farm-linked highly pathogenic bird flu case for around a week, in a possible sign of a letup. No suspected cases of the H5N8 strain of avian influenza were reported from

The woman who accused Attorney-General Christian Porter of rape drew on counselling that she said helped to “resurface” a trauma she said she had known about for years.

It's been a year since the first case of COVID-19 was reported in Alberta. From remote communities to large workforces, the pandemic has forever changed the province.

One of the strongest earthquakes to hit the South Pacific in modern history triggered tsunami warnings across the ocean and forced thousands of people in New Zealand to evacuate coastal areas Friday. Small tsunami waves were seen, but little damage was apparent hours later.

A Syrian-born Dutch national has gone on trial in Madrid for running an Alicante clothing company as a front to distribute supplies to ISIS terrorists in Iraq and Syria. The leader, along with six others, are accused of being a terrorist group that sent weapons, explosives, money and military uniforms from the port of Valencia […]

Video footage shows anti-coup demonstrators running to avoid tear gas fired by police.

Federal investigators are examining records of communications between members of Congress and the pro-Trump mob that attacked the US Capitol, as the investigation moves closer to exploring whether lawmakers wittingly or unwittingly helped the insurrectionists, according to a US official briefed on the matter.

PRINCE Harry and Meghan Markle’s bombshell Oprah interview could burn the couple’s final bridge with Prince Philip and the Queen, it has been claimed. Royal expert Victoria Murphy said the Oprah interview put the popularity of the monarchy on the line. But she said the row had gone beyond criticism of the institution — and […]

It's the first country to receive free vaccines from the COVAX program. But that shipment of 600,000 can't protect a nation of 30 million. And conspiracy theories about the vaccine are swirling.

On February 19, 2020, a racist far-right extremist killed nine people in the city of Hanau. The relatives of the dead are still looking for answers. Could the attack have been prevented?

The U.S. Senate voted on Thursday to take up President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus aid bill, setting up what is likely to be a contentious, days-long debate…

A small pipe has burst on Wellington's Mt Victoria, leaving a large spurt of water shooting out from the ground. Wellington Water said a repair crew was working on Majoribanks St when the 20mm pipe was hit. There has been no loss...

French pop artist Serge Gainsbourg died thirty years ago Tuesday after a career that redefined the boundaries of pop songcraft and challenged conventional mores.

South Korea and the United States are in talks to arrange a "two plus two" meeting of their foreign and defense ministers later this month, sources said Friday, as the allies seek to ensure policy coordination on North Korea's denuclearizat

This belated follow-up to Eddie Murphy’s 1988 romantic comedy fails to solve the problem of what comes after the happy ending.

The Governor General is far from a merely ceremonial office, and the whole country has a stake in who carries out the duties of Canada's acting head of state, writes Charlotte Dalwood.

LEARNING a language is a point of pride for most people, but apparently not for the Trump family. Donald Trump Junior has made headlines after taking a selfie of himself and his son holding a copy of The Cat in the Hat, as the pair was covering up a front cover starburst in a suspicious […]

Conservationists in Australia have announced exciting plans to open the world's first platypus refuge.

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CYPRUS will allow all vaccinated Brits to on holiday in the country without restrictions in May, it was revealed today. Brits won’t even have to have a negative coronavirus test or quarantine upon arrival if they’ve had both jabs, according to plans unveiled by Cyprus’ deputy tourism minister Savvas Perdios this morning. Although the UK […]

Oil prices have risen remarkably over the last few months. Now the powerful oil cartel is keeping a lid on supply in an attempt to push crude prices even higher.

Berlin's old Schönefeld Airport was converted into Terminal 5 of the new BER airport. However, the coronavirus pandemic has meant far fewer travelers.

One of the women who accused New York Gov Andrew Cuomo of sexually harassing her at the workplace said she was motivated to come forward after another woman…

John Pulu is one of the best-known television and radio personalities in New Zealand's Pacific community. He not only fronts TVNZ's Tagata Pasifika Saturday morning show, but also hosts a four-hour Tongan-language current affairs...

Nicolas Sarkozy’s prison sentence for corruption and influence-peddling marks a legal landmark for postwar France. But things could get worse for the former French president, who faces further court battles and inquiries.

　South Koreans are estimated to have spent an hour on average on the mobile YouTube app a day in January, data showed. 　The average time a local mobile user spent on the video streaming app in January stood at 30 hours and 34 minutes, or 59 minutes

Australia’s big city house price bonanza looks like it’s back with a bang, but not everyone is celebrating.

Stanley Sepchuk is a veteran of World War II and a jazz musician who has played alongside Frank Sinatra, but the 103-year-old resident of Hudson, Que., has lately seen nothing but the inside of his home. On Wednesday, he finally ventured outdoors to get inoculated against COVID-19.

THE Spanish government have announced a ban on marches that traditionally take place across Madrid to mark International Women’s Day on March 8. “Madrid continues to be one of the Spanish regions with the highest infection rate as well as the highest number of hospital admittances,” the central government’s chief representative to the Madrid region […]

The 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck near the city of Larissa, but was felt across the country.

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EDOUARD MENDY has set a Premier League record after becoming the ONLY goalkeeper to have kept a clean sheet in over half of his matches. Frank Lampard fought with club brass to sign a new goalkeeper in the summer after losing faith in Kepa Arrizabalaga. And the sacked boss’ decision has been proven to be […]

The court's 5-to-3 ruling came in the case of a man who had lived in the U.S. for 25 years but who had used a fake Social Security card to get a job as a janitor.

Germany's love for cars has put pedestrians at a dangerous disadvantage for decades. New legislation in Berlin aims to tip the balance, but the city faces a daunting task to make the law a reality. 

Small tsunami waves triggered by a series of powerful earthquakes hit the east coast of New Zealand's North Island on Friday and authorities said thousands of residents who…

An Erebus family member has sided with Dame Naida Glavish and other protesters in opposition to the location of the National Erebus Memorial.The memorial is intended to pay tribute to the 237 passengers and 20 crew killed when...

People in France aged over 65 with existing health problems can be given the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, France's health minister said on Monday, departing from Paris's earlier stance that the vaccine should be for under-65s only.

South Korea's daily new coronavirus cases continued to hover around 400 on Friday amid the country's vaccination push, with a potential resurgence in spring still worrisome amid prolonged pandemic fatigue and an increase in more contagious COVID-19 v

Cinematographer Lachlan Milne was desperate to work on a film like Lee Isaac Chung’s acclaimed drama.

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario has issued three cautions to Dr. Kulvinder Kaur Gill after receiving complaints about her tweets about the pandemic, which it ruled were "irresponsible."

The comments come after the deadliest day of protests in Myanmar, with at least 38 dead on Wednesday in rallies where security forces were seen firing into crowds. UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet urged security forces to "halt their vicious crackdown on peaceful protesters".

A HEADTEACHER has revealed the joy after school restarted in Gibraltar last week while active COVID-19 cases remained low.

"Vaccine, vaccine, vaccine, vaccine,” the country star sings before she receives a jab.

White House press secretary Jen Psaki fired back at Admiral Brett Giroir, former President Donald Trump's coronavirus testing czar, when asked about giving the former President credit for the rollout of Covid-19 vaccines in the US.

MEGHAN Markle’s pal Gayle King has accused “The Firm” of launching a “full scale take down” of the Duchess ahead of her Oprah Winfrey interview. The US TV personality said Buckingham Palace had accused Meghan of being a “mean girl” in a smear campaign which was “raging in the UK right now”. 👑 Read our […]

"No one should be forced to do it, but everyone should have a right to it." That is the basis for doctors and patients alike in a new draft law on assisted suicide in Germany. But the legislation faces stiff opposition.

As the trial approaches for a white Minneapolis police officer charged with murder in the death of George Floyd, prosecutors are putting the time Derek Chauvin’s knee was…

Scientists are expecting weeks of aftershocks after this morning's big 7.1 East Cape quake - but the chances of it triggering something bigger than 8.5 are less than 1 per cent.GeoNet scientists have used forecast models to develop...

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un set increasing agricultural production as a "primary economic task" as he held the second day of a workshop with regional Workers' Party secretaries, state media reported Friday. During the meeting on Thursd

Trent Robinson will have a decent selection dilemma if Angus Crichton makes the most of Boyd Cordner’s left-edge back-row spot. Or will he?

Mohamedou Salahi was detained in Guantanamo Bay for 14 years without charge. He was considered one of its most tortured prisoners. The new Hollywood film “The Mauritanian” portrays his detention and his fight for freedom, but does not touch on Canada’s connection to what happened. CBC senior correspondent Adrienne Arsenault spoke to Mohamedou Salahi about that connection, and today, describes what she learned.

DRIVERS are queuing for 45 minutes to get back into Spain as authorities scramble to ensure COVID safety measures are obeyed.  Frustrated motorists have complained of lengthy waits as Spanish border guards bring traffic flow in and out of Gibraltar to a standstill during rush hour to check documents.  Visitors — including Spaniards travelling to […]

President Biden describes the change of policy in the state as a "big mistake".

Former NFL player Kellen Winslow II was sentenced this week to 14 years in prison for rape and sexual assault, according to the San Diego County District Attorney's office.

STAR Wars’ Daisy Ridley nearly drowned TWICE after inhaling water during ‘really scary’ scenes for Chaos Walking. The 28-year-old actress stars in the new sci-fi adventure film alongside Tom Holland and faced a number of challenging scenes. Speaking on tonight’s edition of The Graham Norton Show, Daisy tells the host: “There are two times when […]

Germany's next chancellor will in all likelihood be one of two current state premiers: Armin Laschet or Markus Söder. So, where do the two conservative hopefuls stand on foreign policy?

The French government spared the Paris region from a weekend coronavirus lockdown for now and pledged to accelerate the vaccine rollout in two dozen high-risk zones in an…

NZ'S BIG DAY: VIRUS LEVELS, QUAKES AND TSUMANI WARNINGS• One of NZ's most eventful days started at 2.27am, with a 7.1 quake off the east coast• It was widely felt, including by the Prime Minister - 'Bugger it'• Another...

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on Thursday included North Korea in only a handful of countries that pose threats to the United States and its allies. It marked the first time the US defense chief addressed the North Korean issue since taking o

Three villagers who allege they saw Ben Roberts-Smith kick an unarmed man off a cliff in Afghanistan are unlikely to be granted entry to Australia to give evidence, a court has heard.

The federal government is in the final stages of talks with airlines on what could turn out to be a $9 billion support package for the pandemic-battered industry, says union representative Jerry Dias.

"Last week, new cases of Covid-19 in Europe grew nine per cent to touch a little over one million. This ends a promising six-week decline in new cases with over half our region showing an increase in new infections," WHO Europe's regional director Hans Kluge told a news conference.

SPAIN could create a ‘green corridor’ to allow vaccinated Brits into the country if there is no EU agreement on vaccine passports, the country’s tourism minister has said.  Fernando Valdés revealed that the Spanish Government were in talks with the UK in a bid to make travel between the two countries easier in time for […]

The former French president said he will "fight for the truth" after being sentenced to three years in jail.

CNN's Brianna Keilar says some prominent Republicans lack the courage needed to distance themselves from former President Donald Trump.

MARRIED At First Sight Australia has seen its fair share of cheating scandals and partner swapping. But Jessika Power has revealed she caught her ‘husband’ Mick Gould wrapped up in another, as Susie Bradley visited his hotel room one night. Almost three years on from the season, which was filmed and aired Down Under in […]

After two straight days of record COVID-19 deaths in Brazil, President Jair Bolsonaro on Thursday told Brazilians to stop "whining" and move on, in his latest remarks attacking…

A man who barricaded himself in an Auckland house and threatened police that he was armed has been taken into custody after a large police response. Police said around 2.32pm, they approached a suspicious vehicle in Whitaker Place,...

North Korea is the world's least free country in terms of economic freedom for its people and businesses, an annual report from a US think tank showed Thursday. The North ranked 178th or last in terms of economic freedom, according to the report, th

A month after new album topped the charts, the Rubens were busking in Bourke Street Mall with an impromptu performance dedicated to Michael Gudinski.

A new UN report estimates 17 per cent of the food produced globally each year is wasted. That represents a big environmental toll. Canadians are more wasteful than Americans, the report found.

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits edged higher last week to 745,000, a sign that many employers continue to cut jobs despite a drop in confirmed viral infections and evidence that the overall economy is improving.

WELL known dairy food manufacturer Danone has announced that it is to invest €12 million into its Barcelona facility to expand it’s plant based range. The Spanish food giant plans to increase its Parets del Vallès factory near Barcelona in an effort to increase its vegan range of dairy free products. The new facility will […]

The latest eruption from Mount Sinabung in North Sumatra sends ash up to 5km (3.1 miles) into the air.

Pope Francis has landed in Iraq for a historic tour of the war-ravaged nation, where he is expected to meet with members of the country's dwindling Christian community and draw attention to their plight.

A DATING coach has revealed the 12 ways you can flirt while wearing a face mask – and confirms it is all in the eyes. There are a multitude of expressions which can be made with the eyes – including the baby doll look, side glance and wink.     Flirt expert Jean Smith reveals playing with […]

The money was huge — a cool $2.5 million apiece — and so was the stage for Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. Their first fight at Madison Square…

A group of New Zealand scientists would have been in the Kermadec Islands today as a massive earthquake struck, but their trip had been cancelled because of Auckland's Covid-19 lockdown. Fifteen young New Zealand school and university...

The United States and others must continue to enforce sanctions on North Korea to prevent the North from proliferating its nuclear capability, the nominee for US under secretary of defense for policy said Thursday. Colin Kahl also highlighted the ne

Melbourne businessman James Baillieu sent a string of emails calling his colleague a ‘maggot’ and questioning whether he was under psychiatric care, in breach of a personal safety order the qualified lawyer told a court he didn’t understand.

A federal government apology for harms caused by the now-abandoned gold mine would be the first of its kind in northern history.

The UN special envoy for Myanmar said the generals who have seized power in the Southeast Asian nation indicated they don’t fear renewed sanctions, though they are “very surprised” that their plans to restore military rule without much opposition isn’t working.

A Xativa dog owner who didn’t clean up their pet’s poop on a 70 kilometre trip was left to count the cost as the animal’s DNA was on a database. Alboraya outside Valencia City is one of 24 places in Spain where all dogs have to be registered on a municipal DNA list. It means […]

Speaking to the BBC, Lee Hsien Loong condemns the use of violence against unarmed protesters.

For many teens, the pandemic has created an environment in which most of their lives take place in the shadows.

LEON EDWARDS predicted Ben Askren is ‘going to get chinned’ against Jake Paul – with the result ‘bad for MMA’. YouTuber Paul faces the retired ex-UFC welterweight on April 17, and heads into the pay-per-view headliner as a betting favourite. And according to current 170lb contender Edwards, the social media sensation does so for a […]

Florida Gov Ron DeSantis and state health officials came under deeper scrutiny amid revelations that seniors in a wealthy enclave in Key Largo received hundreds of life-saving vaccinations…

Working from home has become a literal pain in the neck for many New Zealanders.Physiotherapists and chiropractors have seen a constant stream of new customers with neck and back complaints since the country's first lockdown almost...

A Korean-American member of the US House of Representatives has been named a co-chair for a US congressional study group on Korea, an association of former US lawmakers said Thursday. Young Kim (R-CA) will serve as co-chair of the Congressional Stud

After a year of cancelled events, Australia’s two biggest cities will celebrate this weekend with two very different parties.

Life in Cité-de-la-Santé's ICU unit has been rough for staff and COVID-19 patients. CBC Montreal had an exclusive look at what they have been going through.

GETTING a message from an unlikely admirer on social media could lead to a lot more pain than pleasure, police have warned.

Iran targeted an Iraqi base hosting US troops to avenge the assassination of Gen Qasem Soleimani.

Creighton University has suspended its men's basketball head coach Greg McDermott, who apologized earlier this week for making what he said was a "terribly inappropriate analogy" about a plantation when talking to his team following a loss on Saturday.

SATURDAY Kitchen Live is now facing over 700 complaints after viewers accused Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt of being “rude” to Matt Tebbutt. The BBC Breakfast hosts were accused of being “obnoxious, rude, and self-absorbed” when they appeared on the programme as guests last month. They already racked up over 100 formal complaints for the […]

Breaking with other Southern GOP governors, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey extended her state’s mask order for another month Thursday but said the requirement will end for good in…

COVID-19 vaccinations are running smoothly in Korea, public health authorities said Thursday, with high levels of willingness among those who are up for the first shots. “At medical institutions where the vaccines are now being distributed, mo

Eight months after icare launched a remediation program, fewer than 25 injured workers have been compensated.

Seventy-five-year-old Bill has never met his dad, but he's about to discover life-changing answers.

Woman finds something weird behind her bathroom mirror. Tells all in viral TikTok videos. CNN's Jeanne Moos has the "hole" story.

A GERMAN doctor has lifted the lid on the country’s vaccine rollout shambles as she claimed one hospital only got three jabs and elsewhere medics face being blocked by red tape. Angela Merkel‘s shambolic Covid jab rollout has been blasted by leading doctors who are desperate to vaccinate patients and help accelerate an end to […]

Japanese side Gamba Osaka's home game against Kashima Antlers on Saturday has been postponed after five players and one member of staff tested positive for COVID-19 this week,…

The Korea International Cooperation Agency has broken ground on the first hospital specializing in critical care in Iraq slated for completion in 2023, the overseas state agency said Thursday.  The four-story Iraq-Korea Critical Care Specialty

The coronavirus pandemic provides a “unique chance” to grant undocumented migrants visas giving them access to workplace rights, a government advisory committee says.

Kevin Richardson is the first black actor to voice Dr Julius Hibbert on the television comedy.

Tourists have been warned not to wear skimpy clothing while exploring the island of Zanzibar, with government officials saying it could result in heavy punishment for tour operators and guides.

CORONAVIRUS infections are still circulating across the UK with variants from different parts of the world also infecting people. There are several in circulation from the UK variant discovered last year to the South African and Brazilian strains – but what happens when you get infected by two at the same time? Senior lecturer in […]

An army helicopter crashed in eastern Turkey on Thursday, killing 11 military personnel on board and injuring two others, the Defense Ministry said. News reports said a high-ranking…

President Moon Jae-in replaced his senior secretary for civil affairs and justice Thursday, eventually accepting a resignation offer by Shin Hyun-soo, according to Cheong Wa Dae. Kim Jin-kook, an official at the Board of Audit and Inspection (BAI),

Victoria’s environmental watchdog will not force the state’s heavily-polluting brown coal power stations to lower their greenhouse gas emissions

The political organization founded by NBA superstar LeBron James and a host of other Black athletes and artists will kick off its post-2020 work with a focus on the wave of Republican-backed legislation aimed at restricting voter access in the wake of the latest presidential election.

MANCHESTER UNITED have been given a boost in their pursuit of Erling Haaland with the Dortmund sensation reportedly snubbing a move to Chelsea. On the pitch, the Red Devils drew 0-0 with Crystal Palace on Wednesday evening in a torrid game, while we’ve the very latest on Lautaro Martinez and David De Gea. Follow our […]

The 24 Hours of Le Mans race was postponed from June to August in the hope that fans can attend by then, organizers said on Thursday. The iconic…

The Ministry of National Defense offered condolences Thursday over the death of the country’s first transgender soldier, who was challenging the Army’s decision to discharge her over sex reassignment surgery. Byun Hee-soo, 23, was found

Federal Environment Minister Sussan Ley has issued an emergency declaration to halt the construction of the track at Mt Panorama.

The finale of "WandaVision" premiered Friday, bringing to an end a successful season for Disney+'s first Marvel Studios series — and with it, a parallel drama that has been unfolding on TikTok. For weeks, fans have taken to the short-form video app to theorize about the show's many mysteries, creating countless videos of themselves talking, singing and making memes about the show.

ISRAEL ADESANYA is on course to attain ‘Champ Champ’ status faster than anyone in UFC history – including Conor McGregor. The Nigerian-born Kiwi will look to add the light-heavyweight title to his collection early on Sunday morning in the main event of UFC 259 in Las Vegas, where he’ll lock horns with Jan Blachowicz. Victory […]

K-pop sensation BTS, whose catchy, upbeat songs have won legions of fans around the world, have scooped the 2020 Global Recording Artist of the Year Award from IFPI,…

Jeong Eun-bo, South Korea’s chief negotiator for defense cost-sharing talks, raised expectations that a deal with the US will come soon, as he departed for Washington on Thursday for a new round of negotiations. 　 Jeong and his US counterpart,

Politicians have to do more fight the culture that breeds rape and stops women speaking out.

Who isn't talking about Oprah Winfrey's much anticipated sit-down interview with Meghan and Harry?

MASON MOUNT has revealed his goal celebration was jokingly aimed at mocking team-mate Kurt Zouma. The England midfielder fired Chelsea into a Champions League spot after scoring a brilliant winner to pile more misery on Liverpool. Mount, 22, picked up the ball on the left, cut inside Fabinho and drilled it into the bottom corner. […]

"We'll bounce back better together," Prime Minister Boris Johnson told overweight Britons on Thursday, championing his own weight loss and health eating diet to try to persuade others…

President Moon Jae-in is expected to receive his COVID-19 jab before his planned trip to the UK in June to attend the G7 summit, Cheong Wa Dae said Thursday. “The president’s vaccination plan will be set up based on the diseas

Amid the fast-paced, 24-hour news cycle it can be easy to lose sight of the bigger picture surrounding a story or set of issues.

Support for freed slaves was so strong after the Civil War we saw Black Representatives and even Lieutenant Governors taking office in the 1860s. Their success was short-lived, cut down by racist sentiments that look very much like the ones rocking the country today. This is part of our "History Refocused" series -- stories from America's past you should have heard about, but probably didn't.

A FLORIDA man chopped off his wife’s lover’s penis with a pair of scissors after holding him at gunpoint and tying him to a bed. Alex Bonilla, 51, has been jailed for 20 years for the bloody attack at his neighbor’s house in Bell, according to reports. The grisly incident happened two months after Bonilla […]

Remains of a person discovered last month near a coast in the northeastern prefecture of Miyagi have been identified as those of a woman who went missing during…

South Korea saw its carbon dioxide emissions fall 6 percent last year, while the global average declined 7 percent due to lockdowns in force because of the COVID-19 pandemic, research showed Wednesday. According to a study by the University of East

A senior source at Credit Suisse says the bank was not told by Greensill about the group’s long running insurance issues.

CNN's Christiane Amanpour talks to "Matilda" actress Mara Wilson about the exploitation of child stars in Hollywood.

MOONSHINERS star Lance Waldroup has “unexpectedly” died at 30 years old. The star died at his home in Robbinsville, North Carolina, on February 25, but a cause of death has not yet been given. A fundraising page, created on behalf of his family, says: “The Waldroup family is devastated over Lance passing. It was unexpected.” […]

A senior communications ministry official, who played a key role in achieving Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga's major political goal of lowering mobile phone fees, admitted Thursday that he…

SEJONG -- South Korea’s demographic slide since December 2019 is mainly attributed to continuous decline in the male population, while the female population has recorded both positive or negative growth on-month. The situation has pulled down

David Morann will look to make the most of a pick-up drive on Expensive Ego in the Miracle Mile at Menangle on Saturday night.

INCREDIBLE footage shows the moment a crocodile stole a shark off a fishermen’s line just inches from their boat. Nat Barnes was on his boat with neighbour Geoff Trutwein when they caught a juvenile blacktip shark off the coast of Western Australia. While trying to reel the fish in, Nat was quickly caught in a […]

A total of 2.6 million tickets will be available for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France and the first phase of the ticket sales will start on…

The government will thoroughly investigate the deaths of five people who died after receiving COVID-19 vaccines and disclose its findings transparently, Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun said Thursday. He requested that the public have trust in the vac

Detectives seized cash, drugs and property valued at more than $1 million and laid 303 charges as part of the 12-month operation.

Leaders and businesses across the US are pushing back against states lifting mask mandates by doubling down on their commitment to enforcing Covid-19 precautions as variants continue to cause concern.

THE third clip from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey will air at lunchtime today, it’s been revealed. Buckingham Palace officials will be bracing for the trailer, which is set to be released this afternoon by American network CBS. The full two-hour interview will screen on Sunday night at 1am […]

JCR Pharmaceuticals Co said on Thursday it would build a new plant in Japan to expand production of ingredients for COVID-19 vaccines over the longer term. JCR Pharma…

South Korea's overseas aid agency said Thursday that it will construct the first intensive care hospital in Iraq by 2023, as part of efforts to help the Middle East country strengthen its medical services. The Korea International Cooperation Agency

In an open letter, epidemiologists call for a new inquiry into the virus’ origins, arguing WHO’s team did not have “the independence or the necessary access”.

I was getting my first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine at the Bayou City Event Center in Houston when the news broke that Governor Greg Abbott is lifting Texas' mask mandate -- even as health officials warn not to ease restrictions aimed at stemming the pandemic. No one at the vaccination site removed their mask, fortunately. But we immediately started discussing the decision -- and we were all appalled.

MICHAEL OWEN has revealed his ‘wild theory’ that Sadio Mane refused to go down in the box against Chelsea as Mohamed Salah would have taken the resulting penalty. Within the opening ten minutes at Anfield and the game evenly-poised at 0-0, Mane beat Andreas Christensen to a ball in the box. And despite being clipped […]

Mark Newnham has long harboured high hopes for his grey filly, and has had the Randwick Guineas in his sights since last year.

Dutch Mandel's cell phone lit up with messages: "It's open, it's open, it's open!"

SUPERMARKETS including Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Co-op and Lidl are recalling chicken, cakes, cereal and meatballs this week. The chicken has been recalled over fears it contains salmonella, while the other items may come with pieces of glass or plastic. Symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps, while the latter naturally makes the […]

Australia comfortably beat New Zealand in Wellington on Friday night to tie their Twenty20 series 2-2 ahead of a deciding fifth game on Sunday.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is denying the state had any involvement in a vaccine drive at a private, gated community after questions arose about a $250,000 donation from a resident to a PAC supporting him following the drive.

FANS have been waiting for Monica’s powers to be revealed in Disney’s WandaVision, It’s finally started to happen, and fans have dubbed her transformation as the “coolest origin sequence” in Marvel‘s history. Who is Monica Rambeau in Wandavision? Monica first appears in Wandavision under the name of Geraldine, a Westview resident. When Wanda first runs into […]

SBS took the action after receiving a complaint from Safeguard Defenders, a human rights organisation, that the Chinese networks had broadcast forced confessions.

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan declined an initial allocation of the newly authorized Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine this week even as nationwide demand continues to outpace available supply.

ENGLAND’S bowling was destroyed and their hearts broken by an astonishing century by Rishabh Pant. The Indian wicketkeeper’s remarkable, counter-attacking innings of 101 swept the Fourth Test away from England. Pant arrived at the wicket with the score 80-4 and, before long, India were in trouble at 146-6 – still 59 runs behind. Jimmy Anderson […]

Even if Australia’s political relationship with China improves, its plans to turbo-charge a de-carbonised economy will pose challenges for our economy.

Photographed from above, acres of snow engulf buildings as far as the eye can see.

IT’S fair to say Drake has dated many women over the years. From models to singers to porn stars, the rapper has enjoyed a colourful love life. Who is Drake dating right now? As of March 2021 it is assumed that Drake is single. His last girlfriend was believed to be in February 2020 when […]

MinterEllison’s boss has divided staff at the nation’s largest law firm by criticising a senior partner for taking on Christian Porter as a client in an internal email.

At 118 years old, the world's oldest living person is preparing to carry the Olympic torch this May in Japan.

SUSAN Boyle was all smiles as she got her Covid vaccine and said “there’s light at the end of the tunnel”. The Sun’s Jabs Army supporter gave a thumbs up following her trip to the vaccine centre in West Lothian. Susan, who turns 60 on April 1, said getting the vaccine had boosted her spirits, […]

Marwan Haddad, the former brother-in-law of Kings Cross identity John Ibrahim recruited his new wife into his drug supply enterprise.

Even for a volcanic island accustomed to the occasional tremor, this has been an unusual week for Iceland. According to the Icelandic Meteorological Office, around 17,000 earthquakes have hit the southwestern region of Reykjanes over the past week.

SNIFFER dogs could pick up the earliest Covid cases at football matches before tests can detect an infection. Trials carried out at a Belgian football club saw the clever hounds sniff out coronavirus in people more than a week before nasal swabs caught cases. The K9 Detection sniffer dog company say they had “spectacular” results […]

The Howard Springs quarantine centre in the Northern Territory will more than double its capacity over the coming months as Victoria and Queensland push for their own facilities.

It was the movie that added sex appeal to the gritty neorealist film period and made a star out of actress Silvana Mangano.

MATT Hancock will lead a Downing Street press conference today at 5pm after a huge backlash over the NHS’ one per cent pay rise next year. As part of measures to tighten the belt, pay rises across the public sector are to be paused from April, but NHS staff and the lowest paid will get […]

Blocking Australia’s supply of AstraZeneca will not fix the problems that have plagued Italy’s dangerously slow vaccine rollout.

Tom Brady was just beginning to celebrate the Buccaneers' Super Bowl victory on the field in Tampa last month when his wife Gisele embraced him and asked "What more do you have to prove?," the veteran quarterback recalled on Tuesday.

POLICE are to ramp up patrols of a beauty spot that gives racing fans a perfect view of the behind-closed-doors Cheltenham Festival. Punters will be restricted to watching the biggest week of the year from home due to Covid guidelines still in place. Normally, more than 250,000 people flood into the ground to bet, drink […]

Banana prices could increase several dollars as far northern Queensland farmers assess over $180 million in crop damage after Cyclone Niran hit the coast this week.

Ten years ago following Darren Clarke's win at a wild and wet 2011 Open tournament, one of the world's top golf courses embarked on a modernizing mission.

KATIE Price has started her new job as a reporter for Channel 4 show Steph’s Packed Lunch. Katie, 42, took boyfriend Carl Woods along to filming as she met with an expert and a young cyberbullying victim to discuss the online trolling crisis. The Sun revealed on Tuesday that Katie, 42, was starting work on […]

Former political staffers who have made allegations of harassment and assault will take part in a new investigation into Parliament’s workplace culture.

It was supposed to be a guys' surf trip in search of the ultimate wave, but it turned into a nightmare when Big Wave champion Billy Kemper sustained life-threatening injuries.

A FARMER was swallowed by a giant 60ft sinkhole while riding his quad bike across a field. The man was driving along when the ground opened up in front of him and devoured him. Emergency services were called to farmland in Stank, Cumbria, at midday on Thursday. Firefighters pulled him to safety from the hole, […]

We have no reason to complain about Europe blocking vaccine exports to Australia.

Last year, people were stockpiling food and essentials at stores and ordering a lot more groceries online. That was great news for America's biggest grocery chains.

PUNTERS can back Man City ace Kevin De Bruyne to provide an assist in the Manchester Derby at a huge price on Sunday. William Hill are offering sensational 60/1 odds for De Bruyne to get an assist at the Etihad against Manchester United. You can claim De Bruyne to get an assist at 60/1 HERE* […]

Sydney-based French rugby great Frederic Michalak discusses the 2023 World Cup, a July series against the Wallabies and what it’s like working under Trent Robinson at the Roosters.

Dollar Tree said Wednesday that it will open 600 new stores this year, continuing dollar store chains' torrid growth across the United States.

FEARS that North Korea will detonate another nuke are mounting after satellite photos revealed new activity at the site where its weapons are stockpiled. The secretive state reportedly stashes all its nukes at Yongdoktong, an underground facility in the North Pyongan Province accessed via a pair of tunnels. Up until now, the tunnel entrances were […]

Long before Paddington became the centre of Sydney’s arts, the Brackenreg family opened a gallery in Artarmon. More than 60 years later, comes a final solo show.

Tesla is starting to lose market share among US buyers of electric vehicles, and Ford's Mustang Mach-E appears to be the beneficiary.

MEGHAN Markle recently referred to the Royal Family as ‘The Firm’ in a clip ahead of her bombshell Oprah Winfrey interview. But why is the Royal Family known as The Firm and what does it mean? Here’s all you need to know… Why is the Royal Family known as The Firm? The Firm is essentially […]

Jane Weaver’s Flock, Adam Simmons/Jean Poole’s Zatoczka, Kings of Leon’s When You See Yourself and Genesis Owusu’s Smiling with No Teeth.

GILLIAN Anderson is currently riding on a wave of success, having recently swept up an award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the Crown. Off-screen, Anderson is reportedly back with her long-time boyfriend Peter Morgan. Before Morgan, the actress was married twice; first to Clyde Klotz, then to Julian Ozanne. Who is Clyde […]

Almost four months after the sudden death of one of rugby league’s brightest young stars after a Manly training session, the family has revealed the painful details of Keith Titmuss’ final moments.

WE can’t deny that picking an outfit for a wedding is a total fashion minefield – but generally speaking, if you avoid wearing white or black then you should be in the clear. That said, one bride has blasted her husband’s family who all sent a VERY strong message when they rocked up in their […]

A man who shot two brothers, killing one and injuring the other, has been acquitted of criminal charges after a jury found he acted in self-defence.

NHS staff are expected to get just a 1 per cent pay rise next year despite working through the coronavirus pandemic. As part of measures to tighten the belt, pay rises across the public sector are to be paused from April, but NHS staff and the lowest paid will get a small, below-inflation rise. How […]

For her book Men Who Hate Women, the British writer went undercover online and infiltrated a network of terror groups and incels who advocated violence against women.

A FURIOUS mum claims her mouldy, slug-infested home gave her daughter tonsillitis. Nicola Hodgson, 29, moved into the home in East End Park, Leeds, in 2015 but claims she has had damp and mould problems ever since. The young mum claims she first complained to Leeds City Council in 2016 when she found mould behind […]

WA Premier Mark McGowan announced that capacity at all venues including Optus Stadium and RAC Arena would be increased from 50 per cent to 75 from March 15.

TEEN Mom fans were left thrilled yesterday after a throwback photo of Maci Bookout and husband Taylor McKinney emerged online. In the snap from yesteryear, the pair looked loved-up as Maci wrapped her arms around Taylor’s neck in matching green tops. Their fans were delighted with the fresh-faced snap of them, which appeared on Instagram […]

The Sydney star hit top speed at training on Friday but it’s another forward who is set to make a surprise return for the club in round one.

WWE stars often push themselves to the limit in the ring – and do the same outside it to dramatically transform their bodies. Wrestlers have been known to completely change the way they look to accommodate the character they perform. WWE stars are renowned for their impeccable physiques, but it takes hours of dedication and […]

The Prime Minister says he has no doubt Christian Porter would co-operate with any inquest into the death of a woman who made an historical rape allegation against the Attorney-General.

DAN Osborne has been dad-shamed after refusing to tell off daughter Mia when she slapped him in the face. Fans took to social media to have a go at the TOWIE star for not disciplining his daughter after she repeatedly whacked him. Dan, 29, laughed it off when his two-year-old hit him. The stunned father-of-three […]

KATE Garraway has praised “incredible mums” during the “most challenging year ever”.  The Good Morning Britain presenter, who is a judge for the Fabulous Mum of the Year Award, has just marked one year of husband Derek Draper being in hospital.  Speaking about the inspiring mum nominees, Kate told Fabulous: “Being a judge and choosing […]

A SAVVY saver has revealed how he never pays full price on his shopping by using Facebook’s Ad Library to get discount codes. The bargain hunter posted on TikTok under his username georgebf999 explaining how to use the hack while shopping online. He said the first step is to search “Facebook Ads Library” on Google […]

RIO FERDINAND revealed the BRUTAL way Sir Alex Ferguson axed Roy Keane. The pair had an infamous falling out at Old Trafford following the Irishman’s rant about young players not performing in 2005. During a never-aired MUTV interview, Keane is alleged to have laid into several players individually. It put him on the warpath with […]

JAKE PAUL’S Triller backers are ready to offer him a Floyd Mayweather fight ‘for the right price’ – but only if the YouTuber first beats Ben Askren. Paul headlines Triller’s next pay-per-view on April 17, facing ex-UFC welterweight Askren. Despite just one year’s worth of professional experience, with two knockouts in as many fights, the […]

ANDY RUIZ JR confirmed his return to the ring on April 24 – but Dillian Whyte told him to ‘shut up’ in a blunt response. The Mexican-American has not fought since December 2019, when he lost an immediate rematch against Anthony Joshua. But he is now in line for a comeback, 16-months on with a shock […]

The US Senate is expected to pass a $1.9 trillion Covid-19 relief bill in the coming days before it heads to President Joe Biden's desk to be signed into law. This may seem like a major win for the new administration and congressional Democrats, but it's actually a Pyrrhic victory -- one that they may come to regret in the weeks and months ahead.

HOLIDAYS abroad are yet to be given the go-ahead by the UK government, but could resume as early as May. A number of countries are very keen to get Brits back, and are offering vaccine passport schemes and fewer travel restrictions to encourage people to return. Last month, the government gave a road map out […]

On March 2, 1836, Texas declared its independence from Mexico. Texas has the distinction of having been an independent nation before joining the United States. The history books say Texas joined the Union in 1845. Sometimes I wonder if Texas ever really, fully joined the Union -- especially on days like this, when while the US remains in the grips of a capricious, widespread lethal contagion, the governor ended Texas' mask mandate Tuesday and declared that all businesses in his state can be open -- 100% -- in a matter of days.

A FURIOUS Steve Bruce is on the hunt for the “treasonous” Newcastle mole – but insists his players still back him. A Magpies leak revealed an extraordinary bust-up between the Toon boss and Matt Ritchie on Tuesday. The winger called Bruce a ‘coward’ for throwing him under the bus on TV after the 1-1 draw […]

As social mores and cultural preferences change, companies adjust. They change what they sell, adding or updating products and letting others go. This isn't news -- or at least it wasn't, until American right-wing media outlets became obsessed with so-called "cancel culture."

A DAD was left terrified by a huge “wolf” in his back garden worrying that it was a “sign of misfortune”. Feroz, 38, had been used to seeing parakeets and kestrels roam across his garden but was shocked when he spotted the “massive” canine-like animal. Speaking to MyLondon Feroz said: “It looked like a jet […]

In December, following the Thanksgiving holiday when lockdowns again became necessary because millions of people selfishly decided to ignore Covid-19 guidelines, the economy lost 140,000 jobs. On its own, that's bad enough, but it's not even close to the whole story. The truly shocking part is that women made up 100% of those job losses, losing a total of 156,000 jobs, while men gained 16,000 jobs that month. While women fared better than men in the January jobs report, 275,000 left the labor force that month.

A NEW coronavirus variant has been detected in the UK for the first time. There are now a catalogue of strains circulating in the UK, each with their own characteristics but some more of a concern than others. The latest one, announced yesterday, is thought to have originated on British soil, but it’s not clear […]

The Pentagon inspector general tells us that many who worked with Ronny Jackson -- the former Trump White House physician and now a member of Congress from Texas -- think he was a "tyrant" and a "dictator" prone to "yelling, screaming, cursing, or belittling subordinates."

HUNDREDS of Ladbrokes and Coral betting shops could be closed this year after a boom in online gambling during the pandemic. Bookies have been classed as “non-essential” retailers during the coronavirus outbreak so have been closed during national lockdowns but customers could still have a flutter online. Ladbrokes and Coral owner Entain said in its […]

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle recently spoke with Oprah Winfrey about their struggles, in the first interview they've given since quitting as working members of the royal family last year. What we learned from clips released in advance of the interview's airing on March 7: It's not easy being a prince.

ARGOS has launched a huge clearance sale online with up to almost 80% off toys. Top brands reduced in the sale include Disney, Toy Story and LOL Surprise. It could be a good opportunity for parents to stock up on cheap gifts. However, it’s worth keeping in mind that you’re only really making a saving […]

It feels like every other season there’s a debate about whether Man City could win the quadruple. In 2018/19 they won every domestic trophy but fell in the quarter-finals of the Champions League. Pep Guardiola’s side remain in contention for every trophy at this stage of the 2020/21 campaign and most would say their 14-point […]

FANS of actress Nicola Pagett are mouning her death. The Upstairs, Downstairs actress has passed away aged 75. Who was Nicola Pagett and how did she die? Nicola was born in Cairo in 1945 where her father was an oil executive and spent most of her childhood traveling across the world to places such as […]

RITA Ora has been quizzed on Australian TV about the “tough” UK Covid rules after she was caught flouting lockdown again. Performing hit song Let You Love Me on breakfast show Sunrise, Rita raised eyebrows with her brief and awkward interview about the strict rules. Sunrise co-hosts Natalie Barr and Matt Doran discussed with the […]

DESPERATE for the next Grand Theft Auto game? There’s plenty in the way of news and rumours to get excited about. We’ve tracked down all the latest official info, leaks, hearsay and speculation on GTA 6 – while we all wait patiently for the release date. Grand Theft Auto 6 – what is it? Grand […]

WANDAVISION fans were left in tears by the finale’s emotional ‘roller coaster’ post-credits scene. The popular superhero series has now come to an end and fans demand a season 2 so the story can continue. As is the case with Marvel films and TV programmes, there tends to be an inclusion of a post credit […]

A PROFESSIONAL cleaner has revealed some of the less obvious hazards which may go unnoticed in the home – and your shower head is one of them. Heather Barrigan, cleaning expert at MyJobQuote.co.uk, said, when left uncleaned, it can cause all sorts of worrying health issues such as infections and even digestive conditions. She said: “Unlike […]

BRITS may not be able to get out much at the moment but our enduring love affair with cars is stronger than ever, according to a new report. More than eight in 10 motorists (83 per cent) admitted they have always had a love for driving and more than a third (34 per cent) reckon […]

DANCING On Ice’s Colin Jackson has admitted that he is covered in bruises and suffering from chronic knee pain ahead of this weekend’s semi-final. The 54-year-old Olympian is one of the last stars standing for this year’s series of the controversial ITV show, which has seen several contestants drop out with injury. And during an […]

CHILLING video shows a seven-year-old girl playing just minutes before she was crushed to death by a 200lb tyre at her dad’s work. Lily Dorrough can be seen happily running around with her sister and a friend, climbing over showroom fixtures inside her father’s workshop in Roma, Queensland. But her dad was alerted by the […]

POPE Francis has arrived in Iraq for a four-day trip – defying fears over security risks and the country’s spiralling Covid infection rate. The historic tour is the first time a pontiff has visited the war-torn country, with the Pope saying he was coming as a “pilgrim of peace”. The 84-year-old is making the trip […]

INTER MILAN star Alexis Sanchez scored two goals in just eight minutes against Parma away on Thursday. That’s as many as he managed in his final season at Manchester United across all competitions in the 2018-2019 campaign. Sanchez opened the scoring for Inter after 54 minutes when he latched on to a loose ball from […]

CYPRUS has announced that Brit tourists who have had both Covid jabs will be welcomed into the country without restrictions from May 1. According to plans unveiled by its deputy tourism minister Savvas Perdios, Brits also won’t have to supply a negative coronavirus test or have to quarantine. It paves the way for Brit holidaymakers […]

DEAN HENDERSON expects to be Manchester United No1 next season – with David De Gea facing an uncertain future at the club. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is set to be without his first-choice goalkeeper for the rest of the month after he went back to Spain for personal reasons – believed to be the birth of […]

EDDIE Murphy was the biggest comedy star of the Eighties, with hit after hit at the box office. But the laughter stopped and the hits dried up, while the star has a habit of shooting himself in the foot with controversial comments and a chaotic personal life. After a scandal involving a transgender prostitute, fathering […]

CNN boss Jason Kilar has apologized after saying its Covid coverage has been “really good for ratings” despite America’s spiralling death toll. After being called out over his boastful and insensitive comments during a media conference, an embarrassed Kilar admitted, “I wish I could go back and be more thoughtful about my communication”. Kilar, 49, […]

A HORSE trained by Gordon Elliott with a suspect name will make her debut next week – days afer the trainer’s dead horse photo shame. Elliott, 43, shocked the sporting world when an image of him sat on the animal’s corpse went viral online. The three-time Grand National winner apologised twice for his ‘indefensible moment […]

LOCKDOWN should be eased earlier as Covid cases and deaths plummet, a leading expert has said. Professor Tim Spector, who leads the ZOE app study, said new coronavirus cases have dropped by 15 per cent in just a week. He said last week there were 9,545 daily new Covid infections on average – and that […]

MARCUS RASHFORD could potentially need surgery on his shoulder after spearheading England’s Euros bid, according to reports. The Manchester United striker, 23, has been hampered by the problem since November after tearing a muscle. And the Telegraph report that he might need to have it fixed once the campaign is over if it continues to […]

WHEN is the next full Moon, what does it mean, and what are the full Moon dates in 2021? We’ve put together a quick guide on everything you need to know about full Moons. What is a full Moon? The Moon is little more than a rock orbiting Earth. Importantly, it doesn’t produce any visible […]

JURGEN KLOPP was left frustrated on the touchline with Mo Salah’s defensive contribution moments before hooking him off, according to reports. The German boss raised eyebrows when he subbed the Premier League’s top scorer and talisman with his side 1-0 behind to Chelsea just after the hour mark. Salah, 28, appeared suprised when his number […]

WE know you’ve been living in slippers for the past year, but with the end of lockdown looming, now is the time to invest in some new shoes. Deichmann has given us an exclusive code for 20 per cent off, but you’ll need to be quick, it’s only valid for a week. Whether you’re decking […]

MEGHAN Markle’s half-brother has claimed she has ‘bullied people before and got her way, no matter what’ – and the Duchess has “shown her true colours”. Thomas Markle Jr made the shock allegations amid the latest bombshell twists in the Megxit saga, and hours after the Queen launched an unprecedented probe into allegations Meghan and Harry bullied their staff. […]

BETFAIR have another great sign up offer for this week where you can get £60 in free bets for Doncaster races when you bet £10 on the first race. To claim the offer all you need to do is stake £10 on the 1.45pm at Doncaster on Saturday and then you will receive £60 in […]

DISGRACED teacher Kandice Barber has been jailed for six years and two months after having sex with a 15-year-old pupil. The 35-year-old was sentenced today after being convicted of having sex with the boy in a field and sending him sordid topless pictures on Snapchat. The married mum-of-three will now spend six years and two […]

SPAIN’S tourism minister has given further hope to British holidaymakers by announcing the creation of a pilot programme to test vaccine passports. It follows the news that the UK is trialling a vaccine passport app in the next few weeks to allow travel to return. Maria Reyes Maroto said Spain wanted to be a pioneer […]

CASES of Covid-19 are still rising in 13 places in England and this interactive map reveals if your area is on the list. Official data from Public Health England (PHE) states that 95 per cent of local authorities have seen a fall in cases with just three areas remaining at the same infection rate. The […]

APPLE is working on a new feature for its Find My app that could let you know if someone is stalking you. The setting is called “Item Safety Alerts” and tells a user if an unknown device travelling with them is being tracked on Find My. The feature then lets you disable the suspicious device. […]

LIVERPOOL appeared to have the world at their feet just eight short months ago. In July 2020, the Reds were crowned Premier League champions for the first time in their history as they absolutely stormed to the title. After finally breaking their 30-year top-flight drought, Jurgen Klopp and Co had hoped to press on and […]

JOSEF Fritzl will forever be known as one of the world’s worst sex offenders of all time. The evil Austrian, now 85, kept his own daughter Elisabeth captive for 24 years, while raping her and fathering her seven children. What did Josef Fritzl say in his interview? In 2008, just 10 days after he was […]

TV ADDICTS now have another streaming service to binge on: Paramount+. The new Netflix rival is live right now, and it’s got loads of great content already available. What is Paramount+? Paramount+ is a streaming service designed to rival Netflix. Although it might seem new, that’s not totally true. The service actually launched as CBS […]

IF we could avoid cutting onions, we would, so finding a quick and easy way to get it over with is paramount. One woman has shared the “weird” way she dices the tear-inducing vegetable in seconds and people reckon it’s absolutely genius. The woman named Lynsey demonstrated her cutting technique on TikTok, insisting many people […]

THOMAS TUCHEL piled praise on ‘gift’ N’Golo Kante after his incredible performance against Liverpool – with the stats backing up the Chelsea boss. Mason Mount stole the show with a superb, match-winning goal just minutes before half-time. But Blues boss Tuchel was quick to single out ‘incredible’ Kante for his tireless work during the 1-0 […]

OLLY Murs has revealed that he’s quit playing pranks with his girlfriend Amelia Tank over fears they’d end up in hospital. The couple vowed to stop playing hilarious tricks on each other, over concerns it would result in a serious injury. The pair have been keeping fans entertained with their side-splitting TikTok pranks. Some of […]

MEGAN ANDERSON towered over UFC featherweight queen Amanda Nunes during their first face-off in Las Vegas on Thursday. The former Invicta FC champ will challenge the hard-hitting Nunes for the 145lb strap early on Sunday morning in the co-main event of UFC 259. Aussie Anderson got to size up the greatest female mixed martial artist […]

HOLLYOAKS fans are left lost for words after Sid Sumner star Billy Price has insisted that “he’s not going anywhere” despite his shocking death scenes. The Channel 4 soap‘s official Twitter page shared an adorable tribute to the young lad who was stabbed to death by evil drug lord Victor Brothers (Benjamin O’Mahoney) this week. […]

THIS Morning presenter Lisa Snowdon has opened up about the horrific domestic abuse that left her with a broken arm and black eyes. The model turned TV presenter spoke about the traumatic beatings in a new interview and said she stayed silent for years because her ex threatened to kill anyone she told. Lisa, 49, […]

CALLING all Jaffa Cake fans, we’ve got some strong news straight from Master of Malt. You can now order Jaffa Cake Vodka – distilled with oranges, fresh orange peel, cocoa powder and real-life Jaffa Cakes. Following the Jaffa Cake Gin success, we’re now introduced to a Jaffa Cake Vodka – and we’re not complaining. Jaffa Cake Vodka, […]

STEPH McGovern was left speechless after “sight for sore eyes” Chris Kamara stripped completely naked during an art segment. On Thursday’s edition of Steph’s Packed Lunch, the former footballer took part in a life drawing session. However, Chris, 63, wasn’t the one doing the drawing and instead he was seen lying naked on a chaise […]