As the coronavirus crisis drags on, the mood in Europe is turning ugly. Tempers are fraying. Frustration is at boiling point. And, as the shocking photos on this page reveal, with new Covid restrictions being introduced across the continent, many countries are sliding into open rebellion. Take Italy, for example, where this week at least … Read more
The opening line of Rebecca is among the most evocative in the whole of English fiction: ‘Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again.’ I vividly remember the day in 1965 when I sat in the long drawing room at Menabilly, the Cornish manor house that had partly inspired the fictional Manderley, listening as … Read more
The opening line of Rebecca is among the most evocative in the whole of English fiction: ‘Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again.’ I vividly remember the day in 1965 when I sat in the long drawing room at Menabilly, the Cornish manor house that had partly inspired the fictional Manderley, listening as … Read more
A state-controlled TV network in Russia created a parody video that portrays Donald Trump as Vladimir Putin’s pawn using quotes from the US president himself. Russia Today released its spoofy ad, entitled ‘Trump is here to make RT Great Again! (or is he?!)’ on Tuesday. The video set in November 2020 imagines a world where … Read more
Scientists have released a shocking computer animation showing Antarctica emerging from under its ice sheet due to melting linked to rising temperatures. Researchers from the Postdam Institute for Climate Impact Research say the warmer it gets, the faster the ice will melt and could lead to a 20ft rise in sea levels. The team haven’t … Read more
Donald Trump’s ex-wife Ivana Trump has been branded a ‘bigoted embarrassment’ for her ‘disturbing’ comments on US immigration today. Czech-born businesswoman Ivana, 71, from New York, married Donald Trump in 1977, and while the pair divorced in 1990, the former model claims she is able to speak to the President at ‘any time’. Appearing on … Read more
Donald Trump’s ex-wife Ivana has been branded a ‘bigoted embarrassment’ for her ‘disturbing’ comments on US immigration today. Czech-born businesswoman Ivana, 71, New York, married Donald Trump in 1977 and while the pair divorced in 1990, the former model claims she is able to speak to the President ‘any time’. Appearing on Loose Women, she … Read more
Britain’s coronavirus response is being led by a ‘Dad’s Army’ of well-paid people with no experience, two leading scientists have said as they called on Number 10 to stop panicking and scrap the controversial rule of six. Professors Carl Heneghan and Tom Jefferson, from Oxford University, accused Boris Johnson of making a series of ‘catastrophic’ … Read more
‘Stop panicking and scrap the rule of six’: Experts warn Boris Johnson’s ‘disturbing decision’ to limit gatherings ‘with no scientific evidence’ could have ‘major social consequences’ Rule of six shows ‘fundamental misunderstanding’ of Covid Britain, experts say Oxford’s Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine experts criticise new legislation Another 3,330 cases of coronavirus were recorded in the … Read more
A Channel 4 TV show fronted by A-Lister James McAvoy is being investigated by police over claims rare birds were disturbed by noisy filming. Two adult ospreys and their chick have fled their nest during filming of reality series The Bridge at a remote Welsh lake. In the show 12 strangers try to build a … Read more