Celebrating Long Shots and Outcasts
At a luncheon in her honor, Rory Kennedy said she fully expected her documentary "Last Days in Vietnam" would not win the Oscar. Read more...
Covid UK Two million over-60s will be invited to receive their first jab from TODAY
NHS England said the vaccination programme will then move to offer vaccinations to around 5million people in their 50s which should take two weeks to deliver. Read more...
Households braced for bill hikes as providers announce price rises
This month Netflix users will pay an extra 12 a year for a standard price plan and 24 more for its premium price plan, which allows you to use the streaming service on up to four devices at once. Read more...
Chelsea 'weigh up 23m move for St Etienne's 17-year-old midfielderLucas Gourna-Douath'
The 17-year-old defensive midfielder has underlined his status as one of the most promising players in France this season with 23 appearances so far in Ligue 1. Read more...
MIDAS SHARE TIPS Cash in on distribution centres
EuroBox is a respected player in a fast-growing market. The share offer, at 1.03, looks attractive, particularly as the company is committed to long-term dividend growth. Read more...
Distraught mother speaks of devastation after 15-year-old son is stabbed to death in Spanish shopping centre
Andrew Milroy died from a single stab wound to the chest in Lloret de Mar during the early hours of yesterday morning. Read more...
Video Message From Jailed Egyptian Journalist
Al Jazeera released a brief video message from its detained West Africa correspondent, Abdullah Elshamy, recorded on the 106th day of his hunger strike in an Egyptian jail. Read more...
Whatever floats your boat! Ship appears to be sailing across the sky in bizarre optical illusion
Colin McCallum was driving along the coast of Banff, Aberdeenshire, when he saw a ship out to sea appear to sail among the clouds because of an optical illusion. Read more...
Holiday hopes as UK to be included in EU vaccine passport scheme despite Brexit
Hopes of foreign summer holidays were given a boost last night after the European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen announced plans for a so-called 'Digital Green Pass' to kick-start travel. Read more...
Facebook shares plummet nearly 4 per cent as company's OWN employees dump stock
The social networking giant ended the day down 3.79 percent after 99million shares changed hands. Company stock fell 83 cents to close at .11 Wednesday. The stock is down 44 percent from its IPO price of . Read more...
Passengers stream into Heathrow arrivals three days before hotel quarantine rules introduced
A website for passengers to book their quarantine hotel crashed minutes after launching this afternoon, after warning visitors it couldn't find 'any applicable hotels,' near airports. Read more...
The Traveling Knife Grinder
Metropolitan Diary Seen in Brooklyn a generation ago, a timeless man in a red van is parked at Zabar's, still clanging his bell for customers who want their knives sharpened. Read more...
Cristiano Ronaldo BANNED from changing the lightbulbs at home in case he falls and gets injured
The evergreen Ronaldo, who turned 36 in February, is approaching the twilight of his career yet is still banging in the goals for the Serie A giants this season. Read more...
Disgraced trainer Gordon Elliott can't have runners at races following dead horse picture
Elliott, 42, came under fire after the shocking pictures were shared on social media on Saturday, and he has apologised 'profoundly' and confirmed he was fully co-operating with an investigation. Read more...
Americas First Moonshine, Applejack, Returns in Sleeker Style
From the Blue Ridge Mountains to Vermont, new distillers are reviving a drink that vanished during Prohibition, giving it the age and polish of a fine brandy. Read more...
Pontins banned customers using a secret blacklist titled 'undesirable guests'
Downing Street led the condemnation today, describing the leisure firm's policy as 'completely unacceptable'. Read more...
Paulo Costa admits he was DRUNK during humiliating UFC 253 defeat
The Brazilian took on the unbeaten Nigerian in Abu Dhabi last September, but was soundly beaten by 'The Last Stylebender' who even taunted him by thrusting on top of his beaten opponent. Read more...
Joe Biden struggles to hold Senate Democrats together on his .9tr COVID relief plan
President Joe Biden is struggling to hold Senate Democrats together as they prepare to vote on his .9 trillion COVID relief plan this week. Read more...
Belly fat is the most resistant to weight loss
Scientists discovered belly fat is difficult to shift during intermittent fasting due to a 'preservation mode' which allows it to stay put while fat around the rest of the body is shifted. Read more...
Going to space is a real pain in the back
A six-month stay on the International Space Station can be a pain in the back for astronauts. While they may gain up to 2 inches in height temporarily, that effect is accompanied by a weakening of the muscles supporting the spine, according to a new study. Read more...
Reims and pernay Champagne 'capitals' are perfect places to party
Whether you want to focus on the fizz or add a side serving of history, we have the lowdown on how to make the most of Reims and pernay, the champagne 'capitals', and their surroundings. Read more...