Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyers want her trial delayed after new charges so they can re-review evidence
Ghislaine Maxwell's trial is scheduled to start on July 12, but two new charges brought at the end of March has the defense arguing that a delay for the trial is necessary. Read more...
Pictured The amazing new 'sky ladder' that hangs 400ft above the rugged landscape of Utah
Called the Cave Peak Stairway, it has 120 steps and measures 200ft (61m) in length. That's enough, it's claimed, to make it the longest walkway of its kind in the Northern Hemisphere. Read more...
CVC backing a surprise bid to run the National Lottery
CVC Capital Partners, the owner of rugby's Six Nations, is behind an offer put forward by Sisal, the operator of Italy's top lottery. The race for the lucrative prize is hotly contested. Read more...
Are Telegram and Signal the Next Misinformation Hot Spots?
Telegram and Signal, the encrypted services that keep conversations confidential, are increasingly popular. Our tech columnists discuss whether this could get ugly. Read more...
Did Tanzania's Covid-denying leader die of the coronavirus?
President John Magufuli, the Covid-denying leader of Tanzania, was said to have died from heart failure, which he apparently battled for more than a decade, according to the country's new president. Read more...
Ted Cruz says he won't wear a mask in the Capitol because he's vaccinated
Republican Senator Ted Cruz said he won't wear a face mask in the Capitol because he and everyone else in the Senate has been vaccinated against COVID-19. Read more...
This 'edible' plastic bag alternative could save Nara's sacred deer
A local entrepreneur in the Japanese tourist destination of Nara has developed an alternative to plastic shopping bags, to protect the town's sacred deer. Read more...
400 Days Later, the New York Philharmonic Returns
The orchestras first indoor concert for a live audience in 13 months was a quietly joyful celebration. Read more...
Fauci says the US government will not require Americans to use 'vaccine passports'
Dr Anthony Fauci said during an appearance on the POLITICO Dispatch podcast on Monday morning that the U.S. government will not require the use of vaccine passports. Read more...
With Injury, Justin Fields Is Taking a Big Risk for Ohio State
The dynamics of college football mean that the quarterback will shoulder all of the downsides of playing in the title game after his painful injury in the semifinals. Read more...
Covid England SAGE drops R rate estimate and says figure may be as low as 0.7
SAGE estimated England's R rate was between 0.7 and 1.0, meaning everyone who has the virus is infecting seven to ten others. Last week they said it was between 0.8 and 1.0. Read more...
New York Times tech workers form a union.
The group of more than 650 workers at the company includes software engineers, designers, data analysts and product managers. Read more...
Otto Addo Dortmund assistant manager paves the way for Black coaches in Germany
Former Ghana international Otto Addo is Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund's assistant manager. Professional football in Germany has seen very few Black coaches at the highest level, but Addo hopes that could be about to change. Read more...
Create a Digital Commonplace Book
Readers have collected their favorite literary lines for centuries. Now compiling a portable word scrapbook is easier than ever. Read more...
At the Masters, Lee Elder Gets Another Moment in the Spotlight
The first Black golfer to play the Masters in 1975 is an honorary starter as the 2021 tournament gets underway at Augusta National. Read more...
Turkey holidaysParagliding above the country's sublime south-west coast is a thrill
Paragliders from all over the world travel to Babadag mountain in Turkey to take to the skies over the 'blue lagoon'. The Daily Mail's Victoria Bischoff joined them. Read more...
N.B.A. Fines Kevin Durant for Derogatory Social Media Spat
Michael Rapaport, an actor and podcast host, shared screenshots of a conversation in which Durant used homophobic and misogynistic language. Read more...
Senate Acts on Bill to Fight Hate Crimes Against Asian-Americans
Democrats push to quickly pass the legislation comes amid a sharp increase in reports of attacks targeting Asian-Americans. Read more...
Former Cond Nast Editor Plans a Vanity Fair for the Substack Era
A new publication from a Vanity Fair veteran aims to attract writers with a revenue-sharing plan. The project has private equity backing. Read more...
Boris Johnson's Conservative party has 14-point poll lead after Covid vaccine roll-out
The Tories were up 2 per cent on 43 per cent in the survey by YouGov carried out this week after Monday's reopening of shops, pubs and other essential services. Read more...
Facing P.S.G., Lille Clings to First Place as the Bottom Falls Out
Lille will play its deep-pocketed rival Paris St.-Germain for the league lead on Saturday. But not even a title may spare it from a financial reckoning. Read more...