Heat and Drought Team Up More Frequently, With Disastrous Results
A new study finds that what used to be a rare weather double whammy has been occurring more frequently in recent decades because of climate change. Read more...
Tesla's 520-mile range Model S Plaid goes on sale in the UK for 131k
British Tesla fans have been offered the chance to buy its new tri-motor Model S 'Plaid' - which will become the electric car with the longest range available from 2021. Read more...
JAN MOIR Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have taken us for fools. Now it's America's turn
JAN MOIR The Queen must be thrilled that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have slipped into their new life in America with such little fuss. Read more...
Buff security guard Wesley Newell dubbed Mr Brownlow accused of smuggling drugs into prison
Wesley Newell, 42, from Richmond, an inner suburb of Melbourne, rose to fame and was dubbed 'Mr Brownlow' after footage of him delivering the crucial votes the medal went viral. Read more...
ECB chief executive Tom Harrison 'Cricket has a big diversity problem and I have to sort it out'
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY MATT HUGHES The ECB chief executive is explaining the strength of his commitment to improving cricket's shocking record on diversity. Read more...
QA The Feds Rate Cut
Answering some basic questions, and some big ones, about today's rate cut. Read more...
California's largest single wildfire spawned two massive firenados -- one was an EF2
California's Creek Fire is not only the largest single wildfire in the state known for huge and destructive blazes, it spawned two rare firenados a day after the fire started earlier this month. Read more...
Rishi Sunak's new coronavirus bailout Chancellor upstages a cautious Prime Minister
Rishi Sunak said the UK could not carry on ignoring the economic impact of the pandemic. He added that the 'wider' costs of Covid had to be taken account of in the coming weeks. Read more...
Tory MPs urge Boris Johnson to be 'smart' and give them a vote on lockdown rules
Tory MPs today urged Boris Johnson to be 'smart' and give into their demands for Parliament to be given a vote on new lockdown rules. Read more...
Beauties who had babies for Hitler Fuhrer ordered German soldiers to impregnate Norwegian girls
If you thought that, 75 years on from Hitler's death, there could be nothing new to learn about him, then this book by U.S. architectural historian Despina Stratigakos is an eye-opener. Read more...
Dr Narendra Sharma
In our article of 30 March 2009, Doctor 'abused abortion patients', we reported allegations of sexual assault by Dr Sharma during a criminal trial, but did not report on the outcome. Dr Sharma was found not guilty of all charges and the trial judge stated that he could 'leave the Court without a stain on his character'. We are happy to set the record straight and apologise to Dr Sharma for the distress and embarrassment caused. Read more...
A Quadriplegic, a Specialty Van and a Lifetime of Adventures
A biking accident left Kirk Williams paralyzed, but he has traveled widely and inspired others to follow in his tire tracks. Read more...
In Power Grab, Health Secretary Azar Asserts Authority Over F.D.A.
Experts said the memo would make it more difficult for the F.D.A. to issue new rules, but its unclear how it would affect the vetting of coronavirus vaccines. Read more...
Luis Suarez close to Atletico Madrid move after Spanish side agree a 5.5m fee with Barcelona
Barca announced that they had agreed a deal which would see the Catalan club receive six million euros (5.5m). Suarez joined Barca in 2014 and helped the club win four LaLiga titles. Read more...
This Spinach-Potato Pie Feels Like a Hug
This reassuring dish is just what we need right now, Yotam Ottolenghi writes. Read more...
Premiership clubs veto Twickenham final after reluctance to meet RFU fee
EXCLUSIVE BY CHRIS FOY AND MATT HUGHES The Premiership Final is set to be moved from Twickenham for the first time to save money. Read more...
Kim Jong Un apologizes in letter to Seoul for shooting of South Korean official
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has apologized for the death of a South Korean government worker who was shot dead by North Korean troops after crossing a maritime border between the two countries. Read more...
TOM UTLEY There's a special place in hell for insurance firms
TOM UTLEY Until now, the longer we've remained loyal - and some ten million of us have stayed with the same provider for more than five years - the more mercilessly we've been fleeced. Read more...
April Love Geary steps out in casual gym wear and a 'VOTE' face mask to get some shopping done
She's the proud mother of two little girls. April Love Geary was glowing ahead of the weekend, as she was snapped getting someshopping done for her family on Thursday at Vintage Grocers in Malibu. Read more...
Visa crackdown puts these rural doctors at risk
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Student 'hit in the face for wearing a skirt' in Strasbourg, France
The woman, who identified herself only as Elisabeth, 22, said she had gone for a cigarette and a stroll through the city of Strasbourg on Friday last week when she was attacked by three men. Read more...