Irish eyes are smiling at a Russian star
Francesco Cileas LArlesiana, is a sure-fire winner at this year's Wexford festival. In the young Russian tenor Dmitry Golovnin they have unearthed a future star. Read more...
Mexico City security chief injured in shooting and 3 others killed
Mexico City's secretary of public security, Omar Garcia Harfuch, was wounded and three others were killed during a shooting early Friday morning, said Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum on Twitter moments after the attack. Read more...
Former Bachelor villain Rachael Arahill cuts long hair into bob
Rachael Arahill appears to be turning over a new leaf with a dramatic hair transformation. Read more...
Covid-19 death rate in UK care homes 13 TIMES higher than in Germany
Research by the London School of Economics found that 5.3 per cent of Britain's care home population has been killed by Covid-19 already, compared to 0.4 per cent in Germany. Read more...
HAMISH MCRAE We should be aware of our vulnerability
From a global perspective, the UK is bargain-basement at the moment. This is just the time for foreign investors with a long perspective to zip in and buy UK assets on the cheap. Read more...
The Queen could be paying a '1.5million holiday bill' with plans to head off to Balmoral
The Queen is known for her frugality, whether storing corn flakes in Tupperware containers, turning on just one bar of her electric fire, or patrolling Buckingham Palace to switch lights off. Read more...
Head to Bristol if you want urban bustle and wild countryside on your doorstep
I adore the city's diversity; from swanky Clifton with its grand Georgian mansions and great expanse of green known as The Downs. Read more...
Goodbye to a Symbol That Told Black Americans to Know Your Place
The Mississippi flag is finally coming down. Read more...
Every match on the final day of the Premier League will kick-off at 4pm on July 26
Newly-crowned championsLiverpool have already reached the lofty heights of their first title in three decades - and their players will lift the trophy live on Sky Sports on Wednesday July 22. Read more...
A Community of Strangers
Metropolitan Diary A frequent walker wonders about her responsibility to the people who often see her and nod. Read more...
Lin-Manuel Miranda39;s 39;Hamilton39; and Disney + A Timeline
Disney+ is streaming a live-capture film of Hamilton. Its just the latest chapter in a deepening relationship between the company and the musicals creator. Read more...
Knicks Set to Acquire Anthony
To acquire Carmelo Anthony, the Knicks will give up Danilo Gallinari, Raymond Felton, Wilson Chandler and Timofey Mozgov along with the Knicks' first-round pick in 2014. The Knicks are also giving up two second-round picks acquired from Golden State, in 2012 and 2013, and will send million cash to Denver. Read more...
Protesting U.S. Immigration Policies, Artists Aim for the Sky
This Independence Day, 70 artists are having messages of solidarity and defiance typed in the sky to highlight the plight of immigrants held in detention centers. Read more...
Derby, Birmingham and Ipswich eyeing Northampton League Two promotion hero David Cornell
David Cornell is a free agent following the expiry of his contract after starring in Northampton's League Two promotion this season, with Derby, Birmingham and Ipswich all interested. Read more...
Welcome Back to Football (Terms and Conditions Apply)
With coronavirus waivers and a lack of testing data, universities leave athletes on their own. Read more...
Coronavirus R-rate could be ABOVE the dreaded figure of one in England
Government advisers today claimed the R rate for the UK remains between 0.7 and 0.9, for the third week in a row. But they admitted it could be as high as 1.0 in the North West. Read more...
Travellers are warned to beware of coronavirus holiday scams
Holidaymakers have been warned to be on the lookout for scams this summer as criminals take advantage of the uncertainty surrounding coronavirus travel restrictions. Read more...
Best stocks shares Isas Pick the best DIY investment platform
Choosing the right DIY platform is crucial but a wealth of choice and changes to charges have left many investors scratching their heads. We pick some of the best. Read more...