Who was a vicious schoolboy fighter? Find out in our fiendish Christmas books quiz
In November, J. K. Rowling published her first children's book since her Harry Potter series. Its title? Read more...
Volvo Plans to Sell Only Electric Cars by 2030
The Swedish company would phase out internal combustion engine vehicles faster than other automakers. Read more...
Oil spill leads Israel to close beaches as it faces one of its 'most severe ecological disasters'
Israeli authorities are trying to locate the source of a suspected oil spill that has been described as one of the most severe ecological disasters to hit the country, threatening wildlife, forcing beaches to close and prompting a mass cleanup. Read more...
WHO says vaccine passports should NOT be used for foreign travel
The WHO said proof of a jab should not be required because there remain 'critical unknowns regarding the efficacy of vaccination in reducing transmission'. Read more...
Nine Sydney families homes saved after NSW government backs down from Jannali car park plan
Transport NSW has backed down from plans to secure a block of homes in Jannali, in Sydney's Southerland Shire, for a carpark after angry locals campaigned against the plan. Read more...
Olivia Wilde teases first glimpse of Florence Pugh in her film Don't Worry Darling
The sneak peek reveals the 25-year-old Oscar nominee as 1950s housewife Alice with her hands up in a desert Read more...
City warns over UK dash to join Spacs craze
A review by Lord Hill, a former EU commissioner, has advocated scrapping the requirement for so-called special purpose acquisition companies to suspend shares once they have identified a target. Read more...
Meghan Markle clashed with royal aides over freebie designer clothes that broke royal protocol
Meghan Markle, 39, who has rarely been seen in the same outfit twice, clashed with royal aides after boxes of free designer clothes were sent to Kensington Palace, sources told The Sun. Read more...
Funeral for husband, 92, and wife, 88, who died of Covid one day apart after 67 years of marriage
Audrey, 88, and Jim Martin, 92, were admitted to the Royal Stoke Hospital where staff arranged for them to be on the same ward. Audrey died on January 26, and Jim the following day. Read more...
Billie Eilish The Worlds a Little Blurry Review Fame and Family
A documentary captures the creation of Eilishs multiple-Grammy-winning debut album, recorded at home but poised to go global. Read more...
UK Economy FTSE 100 dips 0.5% amid interest rate rise fears and Budget 'tax grab'
London's leading index was down by 34 points to 6,641 by mid-afternoon after US stocks plummeted on Wall Street yesterday. Read more...
Covid Relief Bill US Capitol on high alert before marathon Senate voting session
The Senate is gearing up for a marathon voting session on Thursday as the Capitol remains on high alert for potential unrest from Trump supporters and VP Harris may need to break ties. Read more...
What Can You Buy With Bitcoin?
Pornography, patio furniture and an at-home coronavirus test are among the odd assortment of goods and services people are purchasing with the cryptocurrency. Read more...
Revenge of the Sussex survivors' club The inside story of how a fairytale turned into a nightmare
REBECCA ENGLISH It is the one royal group that no one wants to join. Referred to only half-jokingly as the 'Sussex Survivors' Club', its membership is sadly rising. But its select band of members have... Read more...
A Caterer Opens a To-Go Operation in TriBeCa
The chef Mitchel London has opened a takeaway spot named for his business partners mother, Twiggy. Read more...
What parents should know about the VR gear kids want
Thinking about treating your family to a little virtual reality this holiday? Have no idea where to start? Don't worry. From Google's inexpensive Cardboard VR viewer to Sony's new PlayStation VR, this guide will help you figure out what makes sense for your family's interests, needs and budget. Read more...
Man United star Bruno Fernandes 'set for double-your-money pay rise' with 200,000-a-week deal
The Portugal international midfielder is set to have his Manchester United salary doubled to over 200,000-a-a-week to make him the fifth-highest earner at the club, according to reports. Read more...
Granddaughter of a possible male victim of Yorkshire Ripper speaks out
Sam Vilder, the granddaughter of Fred Craven, told The Yorkshire Ripper's New Victims on Channel 5 that he was killed after he refused Sutcliffe permisison to date his daughter. Read more...