An orca named Tahlequah that touched the hearts of people around the world in 2018 after she carried her dead calf for 17 days has given birth to a new baby. The 21 year-old orca — or ‘killer whale’ — gave birth on September 4 to her new calf, dubbed ‘J57’ by researchers, in the … Read more
School is put on lockdown as police hunt gunman after ‘shooting’ involving Year-11 pupil in ‘major incident’ in Ipswich Officers have raced to scene after reports of gunshot in Kesgrave, near Ipswich Headteacher has written to parents saying incident involved a ‘Year 11 student’ Police have declared the incident as a ‘serious incident’ and are … Read more
The Walking Dead’s Andrew Lincoln keeps things casual in jeans and a navy t-shirt as he takes his dogs for a stroll By Bryony Jewell For Mailonline Published: 11:14 BST, 7 September 2020 | Updated: 11:14 BST, 7 September 2020 He played the lead role of Rick Grimes in The Walking Dead until he left … Read more
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced overnight curfews on some 40 cities and towns hit hard by the coronavirus. He backed away from reported calls for full lockdowns after an uproar by powerful religious politicians. The measures were announced late Sunday after hours of consultations with decision-makers. Benny Gantz (right), Israel’s Alternate Prime Minister … Read more
Investing platform Interactive Investor has announced plans to scrap and change a number of costs from its investment and Sipp service from 1 October. The biggest change for pension investors is the removal of its monthly income drawdown fee, however, customers hoping that its £10 per month Sipp fee that amounts to £120 a year … Read more
Rising civil unrest, conspiracy theories and racism typically follows in the wake of disease epidemics, a study of historical outbreaks has warned. Researchers from Italy analysed 57 past epidemics — finding that the turmoil from each outbreak tended to result in a quieting of existing unrest. The findings, the team said, may explain why movements … Read more
Crowds of revellers flocked to an illegal street party in London amid spiraling coronavirus case figures. Just a handful of party-goers could be seen wearing face masks as they danced and chanted on their night out in Shoreditch in the early hours of Saturday morning. Some appeared to stand on tables as passersby watched on. … Read more
The travel corridors have turned booking a holiday into a game of destination roulette. Tourists must be willing to go to a country they may not have previously considered and accept that cancellations, refunds and a potential whole new booking are all part and parcel of the changing travel landscape. The general advice is now to … Read more
My husband was a firefighter for 30 years but died before getting his state pension – will I inherit it? Steve Webb replies By Steve Webb for This Is Money Published: 10:51 BST, 7 September 2020 | Updated: 10:51 BST, 7 September 2020 I wonder if you could clear up a question for me. I … Read more
Manchester City pair Riyad Mahrez and Aymeric Laporte test POSITIVE for coronavirus… just five days before the Premier League restarts as duo become latest players to contract COVID-19 Both Riyad Mahrez and Aymeric Laporte will undergo a period of self-isolation Neither Manchester City player is showing any symptoms of the virus The new Premier League … Read more