A Soviet Lord of the Rings Is Unearthed, Epic in Its Own Way
Tolkien fans received an unexpected gift with the rediscovery of an all-but-forgotten 1991 production. They were also left with questions, like why is Gollum wearing a lettuce on his head? Read more...
Erin Holland and Dani Willis cut stylish figures as they lead red carpet arrivals at the races
Cricket WAGS Erin Holland and Dani Willis were thedefinition of style as they arrived atThe Star Championships in Sydney on Saturday. Read more...
Prince Philip dies Gun salute to Prince Philip from his beloved Royal Navy
HMS Diamond, a 8,000-tonne destroyer dubbed 'the jewel in the naval crown, set sail from Portsmouth on Friday with her flag at half mast and will lead gun salutes. Read more...
Why I had to choose my own family over being a Jehovah's Witness
Her childhood had no birthdays, no parties, no Easter, but Jodie Chapman didn't want her children to have that life. The decision meant she risked being cut off by everyone she loved Read more...
New Noteworthy, From Nancy Reagan to the God Equation
A selection of recent titles of interest; plus, a peek at what our colleagues around the newsroom are reading. Read more...
Review The Nevers, From HBO and (Formerly) Joss Whedon
An allegorical alt-superhero series about gifted women in Victorian London makes it to the screen, but without its currently embattled creator. Read more...
Boston Marathon participants will have to show TWO negative COVID-19 tests before this year's race
Runners at this year's Boston Marathon race will have to show a negative COVID-19 test before they're allowed to hit the course, even if they've been vaccinated. Read more...
Which holiday hotspots are cheaper, and which are pricier, compared to 2020, from Bulgaria to Corfu
Thanks to a strengthening pound, seven out of ten traditional summer holiday hotspots are cheaper this year than they were 12 months ago, according to the Post Office Travel Money's annual report. Read more...
Sale Sharks coach Alex Sanderson vows to hit French side La Rochelle with heavy metal rugby
EXCLUSIVE With Alex Sanderson now in charge at Sale Sharks, the mood music is changing up north. On Saturday they play their second ever Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final. Read more...
Luis Suarez 'could seal sensational return to Liverpool this summer'
The striker has fired the team to the top of LaLiga with 19 goals during a superb first season in Madrid, but his 'difficult' relationship with manager Diego Simeone could cause him to leave. Read more...
Linda Sue Parks New Book of Poems Is Just a Drill
It begins with a middle school teachers assignment to her class Imagine that your home is on fire. Youre allowed to save one thing. Read more...
Amazon Workers Defeat Union Effort in Alabama
The companys decisive victory deals a crushing blow to organized labor, which had hoped the time was ripe to start making inroads. Read more...
Big Brother's Nikki Grahame dies aged 38 one month after friends started a GoFundMe
Big Brother star Nikki Grahame has died at the age 38 just one month after her friends started a GoFundMe page for anorexia treatment. Read more...
Sugared and Spiced, This Creamy Porridge Comforts
Kunun gyada, a subtly sweet West African blend of rice and peanuts, is a dish you want for iftar and all year round. Read more...
AWOL Fort Campbell soldier carried gun on flight from Chicago to Nashville after posing as officer
Jaidan Raine Higueros was charged after falsely claiming to be a law enforcement officer transporting evidence to the FBI during a February flight from Chicago to Nashville. Read more...
Afghan War Casualty Report April 2021
At least 72 pro-government forces and 18 civilians were killed in Afghanistan so far this month. Read more...
Jets Trade Sam Darnold to Carolina Panthers
Darnold was the third overall pick in the 2018 draft, and this year the Jets have the No. 2 overall pick to use in finding his replacement. Read more...
Prince Philip, Husband of Queen Elizabeth II, Is Dead at 99
The Duke of Edinburgh, who married the future queen in 1947, brought the monarchy into the 20th century, but his occasional tactless comments hurt his image. Read more...