Donald Trump’s lawyers start their defense that the president’s speech wasn’t an incitement to riot

President Donald Trump’s team of impeachment lawyers summoned the furious rhetorical style of their client as they began his defense Friday against what they termed a ‘sham impeachment’ they branded a ‘witch hunt.’  Lawyer Michael van der Veen came out swinging with legal arguments that appeared to channel the former Twitter rage of his client … Read more

Tourism sector in Wales ‘could start reopening by EASTER’

The tourism sector in Wales could start to reopen by Easter if cases keep falling, Mark Drakeford said today.  The First Minister struck the optimistic tone as he revealed that the nation has completed its vaccine rollout to the four most vulnerable groups. The comments will increase pressure for Boris Johnson’s ‘roadmap’ on February 22 … Read more

David Beckham shares a video speaking Chinese to mark the start of Lunar New Year

David Beckham has shared a video speaking Mandarin – China’s official language, to mark the start of Lunar New Year. The former footballer, 45, posted the video on his Instagram for his 65.3million followers on Friday.  He donned a red jumper to mark the occasion as he shot a goal into the net at the … Read more

We HAVE to start living our lives again, writes former Home Secretary DAVID BLUNKETT

Freedom to travel where you want is a fundamental democratic right.  But in recent days it feels as though anyone who wants to book a holiday abroad ever again is either a weird Covid denier, a sociopath or a vaccine sceptic. The country is desperate for some hope and optimism. Nothing symbolises that better than … Read more

Melbourne to start five day hard lockdown TONIGHT with shops and schools closed

Supermarkets in Victoria were packed on Friday afternoon as residents rushed to stock up on supplies ahead of a five-day coronavirus lockdown.  Panicked mums and dads raced to Coles and Woolworths to get their hands on food and essential supplies as shelves were stripped bare, prompting product limits for items including toilet paper, milk and … Read more

Melbourne to start five day hard lockdown TONIGHT with shops and schools closed

Supermarkets in Victoria were packed on Friday afternoon as residents rushed to stock up on supplies ahead of a five-day coronavirus lockdown.  Panicked mums and dads raced to Coles and Woolworths to get their hands on food and essential supplies as shelves were stripped bare, prompting product limits for items including toilet paper, milk and … Read more

Australian Survivor to start filming new season in regional Queensland

Australian Survivor gets $3.9million government funding to start filming new season in regional Queensland after it was postponed during the pandemic By J. Peterson For Daily Mail Australia Published: 02:32 GMT, 11 February 2021 | Updated: 06:04 GMT, 11 February 2021 Production on a new season of Australian Survivor is finally set to resume after … Read more

Britain will start getting out of Covid lockdown in late May if it follows Israel’s roadmap

Britain will only begin to emerge from lockdown at the end of May if it follows the Israeli roadmap for defeating coronavirus. Israel has started implementing a three-stage plan to exit Covid restrictions – similar to the blueprint Boris Johnson is set to lay out on February 22. Despite its world-beating vaccine drive, Israel’s health … Read more

Britain will start getting out of Covid lockdown in late May if it follows Israel’s roadmap

Britain will only begin to emerge from lockdown at the end of May if it follows the Israeli roadmap for defeating coronavirus. Israel has started implementing a three-stage plan to exit Covid restrictions – similar to the blueprint Boris Johnson is set to lay out on February 22. Despite leading the world in the vaccine … Read more

Hay fever: Pollen seasons start 20 days earlier than in 1990 – with climate change to blame 

Bad news for hay fever sufferers! Pollen seasons start 20 days earlier, are 10 days longer, and feature 21% more pollen than in 1990 – with climate change to blame Researchers analysed measurements taken from 60 pollen stations in the US The results revealed that pollen seasons today start around 20 days earlier  They suggest … Read more