HURTLING downhill at 25mph, an idyllic ride through the Italian countryside quickly turned into a nightmare for Phones4U founder John Caudwell when his front tyre suddenly exploded. The British billionaire, 68, was left fighting for his life after suffering a shattered shoulder, punctured lung and 11 broken bones. He was on holiday in Italy and […]

For our free coronavirus pandemic coverage, learn more here. The Victorian government has announced a slight easing of some coronavirus restrictions in Melbourne as the state hits a first-dose vaccination target of 70 per cent. From Saturday, fully vaccinated Melburnians can meet up outdoors with one other household in groups of up to five and […]

When Lenny Dykstra is involved, it's always a good idea to expect some strong four-letter words. ESPN apologized Wednesday after airing a clip in which Dykstra dropped two f-bombs, according to Awful Announcing.  The clip — which promoted the network's upcoming documentary on the 1986 New York Mets — featured Dykstra recalling a play from […]

Washington: Peter Dutton says “outbursts” and “propaganda” from China about Australia’s development of nuclear-powered submarines will not deter the country from deepening defence ties with America, as the Defence Minister announced a significant expansion of the US military presence in Australia. Dutton said he expects to see an increase in the number of US troops […]

BBC Weather forecasts above average temperatures across UK We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info BBC Weather’s Matt Taylor forecast highs of […]

Shamima Begum says 'she’d rather die than go back to ISIS' We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Adnan Abou Walid al […]

France goes ballistic! Sulking Paris diplomats CANCEL D.C. gala dinner celebrating ties with US after losing out on $90bn nuclear sub contract amid US-UK-Australia defense pact French Embassy cancels event to mark cooperation between US and France It comes amid growing fury at defense deal between US, UK and Australia French officials are furious at […]

I’m not dead! ‘Moderate’ Taliban leader Abdul Baradar appears on Afghan TV to deny rumours of shootout in the Presidential Palace with arch-rivals in ‘terrorist faction’ Abdul Ghani Baradar had not been seen for days since rumours of in-fighting He reportedly got into a fight with Khalil Haqqan from a rival terrorist faction But the […]

A MUM has been left horrified as her family are plagued with nose bleeds and headaches from a "noxious" landfill site just 100 metres away. Suzi Stringer, 40, lives in Newcastle-under-Lyme where the fed-up community of Silverdale have been blighted by the disgusting stench from the Walleys Quarry. Stringer, who moved to the area with […]

DENVER (AP) — A civil rights investigation begun amid outrage over the death of Elijah McClain has found that the Aurora Police Department has a pattern of racially biased policing, Colorado's attorney general said Wednesday.  Attorney General Phil Weiser said the investigation found the department has long had a culture in which officers treat people […]