Pope Francis is ‘slightly unwell’ and cancels public appointments

Pope Francis is still feeling ‘slightly unwell’ and has cancelled his official audiences today, the Vatican has said.  The 83-year-old pontiff has scrapped an audience with tech chiefs including Microsoft and IBM executives today – a day after calling off an appearance at a Mass in Rome.  Francis had appeared to have a cold during … Read more

Fascinating (and hilarious) photos reveal what travel was like in the 70s and 80s with Contiki

Fascinating (and hilarious) photos reveal what travel was like in the 70s and 80s, from costume parties to ‘what to pack’ lists that included ‘travel clocks, sewing kits and 2 coathangers’ Australians Maria Dzopalic and Sue Bertram took them between 1979 and 1987  Their shots capture costume parties, epic moustaches and a tourist-free Venice  Maria … Read more

‘Tunguska event’ site scoured for traces of ‘cosmic matter’

Russian scientists have been scouring a remote Siberian lake for traces of ‘cosmic matter’ to prove that a meteor caused the massive ‘Tunguska event’ explosion. The event saw an explosion above the lake flatten 770 square miles of Siberia and scientists believe it was caused by a meteor exploding miles above the surface.  The leading … Read more

US spies have ‘serious concerns’ that coronavirus could explode in India, source reveals

US spies will use eavesdropping tools and undercover informants to monitor global spread of coronavirus amid ‘serious concerns’ it will explode in India and doubts over how Iran will cope with outbreak, source reveals Sources warn India’s available countermeasures are serious cause for concern The country’s population density increases the potential for the virus to spread  … Read more

Anger mounts at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s security bill

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were facing an angry backlash today as their £20million security bill looks set to fall squarely on British taxpayers after Canada refused to keep paying.   Canadian police confirmed last night it would stop assisting with security for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex when they step down as working royals … Read more

Montana Brown claims Love Island couples feel ‘under pressure’ to stay together to earn cash

Montana Brown has claimed Love Island couples feel ‘under pressure’ to stay together in an attempt to secure more work when they leave the villa. The ex-Islander said pairings from the show believe they can make extra cash and it’s seen as a ‘better look’ if they remain in their partnerships for as long as … Read more

Mother of twins with down syndrome wants to tackle stereotypes after ‘pitying reaction’ to diagnosis

Identical twins with Down’s syndrome have starred in a heartwarming film that follows the pair doing work experience to help them figure out what they want to be when they grow up.  Elaine Scougal, from Dundee, made a social media page for her twins Ollie and Cameron, six, when they were newborns, after constantly receiving ‘pitying reactions’ … Read more

Dashcam footage shows moment car loses control as forecasters warn snow will hit the North today

Shocking dashcam footage shows moment car loses control and smashes backwards into a barrier on icy motorway as forecasters warn four inches of snow will hit the North today bringing more road chaos Video released by Highways England to warn motorists to drive safely during adverse weather conditions  The vehicle collided into a Highways England … Read more