John Bolton on the ‘economic difficulties’ facing China China’s economy is in danger of an “apocalyptic” collapse that would shatter global stock markets and have a disastrous impact around the world, an expert has warned. China’s economy – easily the second biggest in the world behind the US – has been in rapid freefall in recent months, triggering fears of […]

HEARTBREAKING tributes have poured in for the 15-year-old schoolgirl killed in the M53 coach crash. Jessica Baker died alongside bus driver Stephen Shrimpton when their vehicle overturned in Wirral on Friday at 8.30am. Headteacher of West Kirby Grammar School, Simeon Clarke said Jessica was “unequivocally kind and empathetic” and will be “greatly and sadly missed”. In a tribute issued through […]

Ron DeSantis tells Bill Maher he CAN beat Donald Trump in 2024 – but HBO host jokes that Florida governor wouldn’t be appearing on his show if his campaign was going well Bill Maher grilled Ron DeSantis on his tough battle to win the GOP primary during the latest episode of Real Time with Bill Maher which aired on Friday […]

Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. More than 30 years ago, artist Mike Brown painted a burst of colour on the side of a North Fitzroy terrace house at the corner of Grant and McKean streets. The mural, known as For Angela II, was considered a significant piece of […]

‘Flirtationship’ and ‘freshers’ flu’ among the latest additions to the Oxford English Dictionary Spidey sense, used in a Spider Man comic in 1963, is also among words added  Anyone in a steady relationship that never goes further than flirting now has an official word to describe it. Flirtationship – ‘a social relationship which is based on and does not go […]

Stump of the felled Sycamore Gap tree is ‘healthy and could be used to grow new shoots’, National Trust claims – but experts warn it will ‘never be the same again’ after senseless attack The famous tree was cut down in the middle of the night on Wednesday  The stump of the felled Sycamore Gap tree remains healthy and could […]

Moment driver of stolen telehandler causes £200,000 worth of damage to Grade II listed pub in overnight rampage The Mucky Duck in Drakeholes, Nottinghamshire was attacked on Wednesday The stolen telehandler repeatedly rammed the Georgian-era Grade II listed pub This is the moment a Grade II listed pub was severely damaged after it was rammed repeatedly by a suspect driving […]

Croydon stabbing: Boy, 17, is charged with the murder of 15-year-old Elianne Andam who was stabbed to death on her way to school in Croydon A 17-year-old boy will appear in court today charged with the murder of 15-year-old Elianne Andam in South London. The suspect, who cannot be named for legal reasons, will appear at Croydon Magistrates’ Court this […]

Take a break! The eco-friendly coffee cup that turns into a biscuit you can have after your caffeine fix Zero Green, a cafe in Bristol, has made the entirety of their cups edible Cups are designed to hold a hot drink for 40 minutes before going soggy  Ban on single use plastics is set to come into force on October […]

‘We don’t mention the T-word’: Bono refuses to discuss Trump, says America is at a ‘low ebb’ and reveals his dream of seeing a united Ireland in his lifetime in wide-ranging interview U2 member suggests that former president already has enough media coverage Fellow band member Edge admits that AI is good for unintentionally funny lyrics Bono declared America to […]