Amber Heard arrives at court for closing stages of bombshell libel trial

Advertisement Johnny Depp's 'deep misogyny' was at the root of his anger that turned into violence towards Amber Heard, the closing stages of his libel trial was told today, as emails and texts were read out in which he used words like 'whore' and 'slut' to refer to his ex-wife …...Read More

Royal experts wonder if Queen will see grandson Archie again

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are 'unlikely to join the royals at Balmoral this summer despite an invitation from the Queen, according to a royal expert. Her Majesty, 94, had been self-isolating in Windsor Castle since March, but is set to travel to Scotland alongside Prince Philip, 99, next month. …...Read More

Wearing a facemask does not instil a 'false sense of security' against the coronavirus

Wearing a face mask does not instill a false sense of security against coronavirus, scientists have concluded. The World Health Organization warned in April that masks may make people think they didn't need to wash their hands as much or stick to other disease-fighting measures. However, researchers led by University …...Read More

Schoolboy murderer who stamped on victim leaving him internally decapitated is named as he turns 18

A schoolboy murderer who stamped so hard on a victim leaving him 'internally decapitated' can finally be named. Tristan Kiely, from East Kilbride, Scotland, turned 18 last week and can be unmasked as the legal ban protecting his identity has expired. Kiely was just 16 years old when he inflicted …...Read More

Magic mushrooms 'should be rescheduled' like cannabis

Magic mushrooms should be rescheduled in Britain to treat depression, top doctors have said. Leading experts have called for a change in the law to allow 'shrooms' to be used in a similar way as medicinal cannabis. But they said recreational use would remain illegal, with Brits caught in possession …...Read More

An Evaporating $600 for Millions of Americans

Trump has mostly denied the overwhelming evidence that Russia interfered in the 2016 election, and he has pushed back against reports that Moscow is trying to help him win again this year. And since March, when the coronavirus was declared a pandemic, new uncertainties have taken hold. How will voters …...Read More

Where has summer gone? July will end with downpours this week

Advertisement July is set to end with downpours this week as heavy showers continue to batter Britain ahead of sizzling temperatures in August. Two inches of rain fell overnight and will continue to blight much of the country during the day as it combines with strong winds. Gales topping 40mph …...Read More

Pictured: Pensioner killed by hit-and-run cyclist as his relatives beg rider to give himself up

The devastated family of a pensioner killed by a hit-and-run cyclist have urged the person responsible to come forward. Peter McCombie, 72, was struck by a biker in Bow Road, Tower Hamlets, east London, on July 3. Mr McCombie was taken to hospital in critical condition and died eight days …...Read More

'Corona' among the most searched for girls' names, while Braxton, Zion and Hunter top list for boys

The coronavirus pandemic has had a huge impact on nearly every area of life, and it appears that even baby name choices have not escaped the reach of the virus. The name Corona is the 100th most searched for girl's name, figures from US parenting website The Bump have revealed. …...Read More

A Small, Enduring Bloc

Since taking office, President Trump has lost support among most major demographic groups: women and men, older and younger voters, college graduates and non-graduates. But there are at least two big exceptions: Black and Latino voters. Trump will lose both groups badly in November, polls show. But his support among …...Read More