Washington: A hero of the US Revolutionary War, who rescued George Washington and was known as the "Father of the American Calvary," was actually a woman or intersex. New evidence has found that Casimir Pulaski, a Polish-born general who fought in the 1775-83 war against Britain, has the "identical" DNA with his grand-niece, and was […]

Cairo: One civilian died on Saturday during protests in Omdurman, the twin city of Sudan's capital Khartoum, state news agency SUNA and a doctors' committee said, as tens of thousands of protesters joined in fresh anti-government marches across Sudan. Organisers said the weekend protest was one of the largest turnouts in more than three months of […]

I can’t think of any time Britain’s been so ridiculed and pitied. Even banana republics are mocking us, writes PROFESSOR ROBERT TOMBS It is staggering that the European Union has been allowed to mesmerise our hapless Government and self-indulgent Parliament. What is the huge attraction of remaining stuck to an enterprise in such steep decline? […]

I was groped by Mrs Thatcher! Author Salman Rushdie claims the late Prime Minister ‘pawed’ at him during one meeting then spanked Christopher Hitchens with a rolled-up magazine Salman Rushdie revealed that he was ‘groped’ by Margaret Thatcher He was speaking on a discussion about claims that Joe Biden touched women  The 71-year-old has been married […]

Who DOES he think he is? Stars of Heir Hunters and Who Do You Think You Are locked in bitter legal row over ‘defamatory emails’ TV ancestry stars Daniel Curran and Philip Turvey are locked in a bitter legal row Philip Turvey claims Heir Hunters star Curran sent ‘defamatory emails’ about him One email alleged […]

Why vegan gardeners are ditching bird feeders in favour of slug-friendly vegetable patches fertilised with ‘humanure’ Vegan bans birdbaths and feeders from his garden for going against his ideals Matthew Appleby lays out his vision of vegan gardening in a controversial book Even keeping bees, worms, fish and chickens are also taboo for the author Vegan Matthew […]

Heart patients denied pump that could give them an extra 15 years: NHS bosses ration access to £80,000 life-changing devices NHS guidelines ration access to the high tech ‘left ventricular assist devices’ The heart pumps can dramatically improve the life expectancy of patients  The first LVAD pump was fitted to a patient in 2000 by […]

A spokesman for the venue, Dany Weverbergh, wrote on the estate’s Facebook page: “Around 17 pm, the newlyweds and a few guests are mounted on the balcony of a local neighbour of the wedding room. “This one suddenly collapsed. There was no one below. “There are 9 injured, three of which are more seriously reached. […]

The 34-year-old is in line for the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross, second only to the Victoria Cross, the Daily Star Sunday can reveal.  He shot dead one terrorist, injured another and led dozens of civilians to safety after jihadis attacked a shopping mall in Nairobi in January.  It is understood the SAS trooper was acting on […]

Billionaire Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley makes last-minute bid to buy failing Debenhams after rescuing House of Fraser from the brink Mr Ashley wants to cut Debenhams’ £720m debt by becoming chief executive The Sports Direct businessman already owns 30 per cent of the company He fears his shares will soon become worthless amid high […]