Club World Cup in Qatar could be CANCELLED due to the coronavirus pandemic, admits FIFA president
The competition, which brings together the club champions from the six regional confederations, is due to take place in December as part of the Qatar's preparations for hosting the World Cup. Read more...
Chelsea boss Lampard gushes over Werner as he is set to face Liverpool who wanted to sign him
Frank Lampard's Chelsea side are set to duel it out with Liverpool on Sunday. The match will see Timo Werner step up to face Jurgen Klopp's side, who were interested in signing the German striker. Read more...
Walt Whitman, Poet of a Contradictory America
During the Civil War era, the writer emerged as an emblem of the countrys dissonance. Now, in the midst of another all-consuming national crisis, his work feels uncannily relevant. Read more...
Wanderland by Jini Reddy review A funny and touching account of a year spent searching for magic
A few years ago, broke, bereaved and emotionally adrift, Jini Reddy decided to spend a year searching for magic. She had a hunch that the British landscape might help heal her heart and soul. Read more...
Where to try bia hoi, Hanoi's 25 cent beer
As soon as the sun sets in Hanoi, Vietnam, there's only one place to be the corner of Ta Hien and Luong Ngoc Quyen streets. Read more...
PLATELL'S PEOPLE Charlie Elphicke's a sex pest - but two years' jail for the MP is a step too far
PLATELL'S PEOPLE Whenthe former Tory MP was sentenced to two years in prison for sexual assault, the last person you would have expected to defend him would be his estranged wife Natalie. Read more...
Australia Day 2012 Fireworks and lightning combine to light up Perth's skies
An estimated 250,000 people turned out to watch the 28th annual Australia Day fireworks display in the western Australian city, despite fears weather conditions could disrupt the event. Read more...
Simon Cowell will RETURN for the America's Got Talent finale next week
Simon Cowell is expected to return for the America's Got Talent finale next week just six weeks after he broke his back in a horrific electric bike accident. Read more...
Saying Goodbye to Century 21
A chaotic but cherished store that sold designer clothing at half off or more. Read more...
Alanis Morissette new album review Such Pretty Forks In The Road is full of likeable melodies
A quiz question for you. Alanis Morissette's last album, released in 2012, was called... what? The answer turns out to be Havoc And Bright Lights. It reached No. 12 in the UK chart. Read more...
Jimmy Barnes announces first live concert tour since COVID restrictions
Jimmy Barnes is going back out on the road for the first time since COVID-19 restrictions came into play. Read more...
Daredevil climber without any safety equipment climbs up the tallest skyscraper in central Paris
A climber without any safety equipment tonight used his bare hands to climb up the tallest skyscraper in central Paris - before being arrested at the top by police officers Read more...
Visit the Thames - the inspiration behind Kenneth Grahame's The Wind In The Willows
In an occasional series, we explore the story behind a book - plus find fabulous places to eat, drink and stay related to it. This week The Wind In The Willows by Kenneth Grahame. Read more...
New South Wales reports three new COVID-19 cases
New South Wales has reported three new COVID-19 cases overnight. Read more...
7 Things to Do on Labor Day Weekend
How can you get your cultural fix when many arts institutions remain closed? Our writers offer suggestions for what to listen to and watch. Read more...
Scientists win award for giving an alligator helium and making it shout
A team of scientists who put an alligator in a helium-filled box and made it shout have won an Ig Nobel Prize, a prestigious(ish) award that commemorates the science world's more unorthodox experiments. Read more...
The Pandemic Is Chasing Aging Coaches From the Field
One of Louisianas most successful high school football coaches retired, concerned that his blood cancer made him vulnerable to Covid-19. At least 30 high school and club coaches have died of the coronavirus. Read more...
Many Hospitals Charge More Than Twice What Medicare Pays for the Same Care
The gap between rates set for private insurers and employers vs. those by the federal government stirs the debate over a government-run health plan. Read more...