Swedish cites finally face coronavirus lockdowns but authorities say they will be VOLUNTARY
Authorities are drawing up guidelines which include advising Swedes not to go to bars, restaurants and non-essential shops. Read more...
Israel is winning on the world stage, but losing the plot at home
Last week's signing ceremony on the south lawn of the White House was the celebration Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wanted -- and the distraction he needed from mounting problems at home. Read more...
In Shaping Her Own Story, She Upends a National Epic
Gabriela Cabezn Cmaras novel The Adventures of China Iron spotlights a female character relegated to a bare mention in an Argentine classic. Read more...
Why These Millionaires Are Staying Put Despite a New Tax on Them
The reason has little to do with money. Family and community ties keep them from leaving their state. Read more...
Le Football Franais branl par une Culture Toxique au Sein de sa Fdration
Forte de ses succs dans les stades mais mine par des plaintes visant certains hauts responsables, la Fdration Franaise de Football a engag un consultant extrieur. Il a relev des accusations de harclement, de comportements dplacs et de sexisme. Read more...
Belgian King meets with once-secret half-sister for first time
Belgium's King Philippe finally met with his once-secret half-sister, Delphine de Saxe-Cobourg, after years of royal denials surrounding the princess' paternity. Read more...
Hello iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro
The newest iPhones have 5G capability and improved design features. But Apple was vague about just how much faster the phones would be. Read more...
Rebels from Syria recruited to fight in conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia, source says
Further evidence is emerging of rebels from Syria being recruited to fight as mercenaries in the conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia over the enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh. Read more...
The Field Is Looking Very English
The pandemic is forcing players to reduce travel, so this BMW P.G.A. Championship near London has become homegrown. Read more...
Chief inspector of prisons blasts 'dangerous' rule of locking inmates in cells for 23 hours a day
The Chief Inspector of Prisons Peter Clarke says the strategy- aimed to help stop the spread of Covid-19 in prisons - was having an impact on the mental of health of inmates. Read more...
UFC star Khabib Nurmagomedov believes going 30-0 would be the 'Floyd Mayweather record of MMA'
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has revealed that he wants to become the Floyd Mayweather of mixed martial arts by retiring with a perfect 30-0 record. Read more...
Clark Middleton, Actor With a Cause, Is Dead at 63
Known for his role on The Blacklist, he strove to convey the message that his juvenile rheumatoid arthritis was not a limitation. Read more...
Conchata Ferrell, Two and a Half Men39; Actress, Dies at 77
She first achieved acclaim on the stage. But she was best known for her Emmy-nominated role as Berta, Charlie Sheens gruff housekeeper. Read more...
Now You Can Use Instagram to Chat With Friends on Facebook Messenger
Facebook began integrating its Instagram and Messenger apps, allowing users of the services to directly communicate with each other. Read more...
Princess Eugenie 'incredibly moved' during visit to Salvation Army safe house
Princess Eugenie, 30, who is currently living in Kensington Palace, was 'incredibly moved' after meeting with modern slavery survivors during a visit to a Salvation Army safe house this week. Read more...
Coronavirus strain that causes severe diarrhoea and vomiting in pigs 'could spread to humans'
Researchers from North Carolina have now shown thatSADS-CoV, a swine coronavirus can infect and replicate itself within human airway, liver and intestinal cells. Read more...
New COVID-19 outbreak rocks New Zealand as 11 new cases emerge - just days after Jacinda Ardern win
The 11 cases were discovered amid fishermen during 'routine' coronavirus testing at the Sudima Hotel, in Christchurch, and it was locked down on Tuesday. Read more...
Alt-J, Electric Ballroom review The nicest boys in polite rock
Alt-J are four Leeds University graduates with one claim to fame their debut album, An Awesome Wave, has just won the Mercury Music Prize for the Album of the Year. Read more...