The Russian village covered in BLACK snow: Eerie pictures show streets and houses coated in thick layer of soot from coal power plant in pollution-hit region A coal-burning hot water plant provides essential heating but sends a conintual plume of black soot into the sky  Residents complain of children breathing in soot and playing in […]

THE World Health Organisation today warned six countries to be ready for Ebola cases after fresh outbreaks in Guinea and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The alert comes after the virus killed at least five people in Guinea and health officials raced to stop it spreading further. Guinea officially declared on Sunday it is dealing […]

SUNDAY night’s “Bez On Ice” extravaganza was, by a distance, the funniest and most entertaining thing I watched this week. But let’s get one thing straight. Contrary to Phillip Schofield’s suggestion, it’s not the first time they’ve sent someone on to the ice “with a helmet”. Only a year ago, for instance, they sent poor […]

A Chicago man who spent nearly two decades behind bars for murder over a deadly 2003 shooting has been released years after his identical twin confessed to the crime.  An emotional Kevin Dugar broke down into tears as he was released from the Cook County jail on Tuesday night and reunited with his loved ones […]

Kate Middleton ‘saved’ Prince William from girls trying to flirt with him on nights out by pretending to be his girlfriend before they got together, a pal has revealed. The future Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were close friends when they studied at St Andrews University in Scotland. But a month after he enrolled in […]

Scientists have documented the first known incidents of orcas hunting and killing blue whales, the largest animal to have ever existed. Orcas are apex predators known for their wide variety of highly intelligent and specialised hunting strategies. These include driving themselves up beaches to snatch sea lions, stunning herrings by slapping them with their tails, […]

SIR Clive Sinclair, the British computer pioneer, has died aged 81. The inventor's daughter said today he died after a long illness at home in London. Sir Clive became a household name after bringing computers into people's homes with his ZX Spectrum. The computer would inspire the modern-day games industry, with many of bosses learned […]

RESTAURANTEUR and Instagram influencer Nusret Gökçe Erzurum is opening his latest Nusr-Et Steakhouse in London. The Turkish chef is known as Salt Bae to his social media followers. Where is Nusr-Et Steakhouse in London? The up-market restaurant is opening in Knightsbridge, central London, in the Park Tower Hotel. The hotel is also home to The […]

MITCH McConnell laughed off rumors he was suffering from serious medical illnesses after he showed up on Capitol Hill with bruised lips and bandages on his hands. The Senate Majority Leader avoided questions from reporters regarding his health Thursday afternoon, telling them there were "no concerns" despite his hands being heavily bruised and his lips […]

THE vegetable shortage in Europe cost UK supermarkets at least £8million last month, experts say. Courgette sales fell 58 per cent. And spinach and salad — including iceberg lettuce — nearly halved after storms devastated crops in Spain. The figures cover Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda, Morrisons, Waitrose, Co-op Food, M&S Food, Iceland and Ocado. Some stores […]