New world record for internet speed hit that can download Netflix library in less than a second 

Engineers hit new world record for data transmission over the internet that is a fifth faster than the previous speed – and is fast enough to download everything on Netflix in less than a second London engineers hit a new world record for fastest data transmission The team  reached a rate of 178 terabits a second … Read more

Silverback gorilla and his son watch caterpillar in their Higashiyama Zoo enclosure 

Concentrate, son! Silverback gorilla and his offspring are fascinated by a caterpillar wriggling across their zoo enclosure Silverback Shabani and son Kiyomasa patiently watch a caterpillar’s movements But after it gets a bit too close to his arm, Shabani flicks the bug away Footage captured at their enclosure in Higashiyama Zoo, Nagoya in Japan By William Cole For Mailonline Published: … Read more

Royal family releases throwback snap of Prince Philip from 1945 to mark 75 years since VJ Day 

Royal family releases 1945 throwback snap of Prince Philip from when he was First Lieutenant aboard HMP Whelp that saved Japanese PoWs at end of WWII to mark 75 years since VJ Day Prince Philip, 99, was aboard HMS Whelp when Japanese surrendered in 1945 He saw the surrender take place 200 yards away with a pair … Read more

‘We are forever grateful’: Prince William address Britain in TV tribute honouring veterans on VJ Day

Prince William tonight addressed the nation to honour veterans on VJ Day, 75 years after his great grandfather gave a speech on the end of the Second World War. The Duke of Cambridge described how King George VI’s announcement on August 15, 1945, marked the end of ‘the most catastrophic conflict in mankind’s history.’ Thousands watched … Read more

‘We are forever grateful’: Prince William address Britain in TV tribute honouring veterans on VJ Day

Prince William tonight addressed the nation to honour veterans on VJ Day, 75 years after his great grandfather gave a speech on the end of the Second World War. The Duke of Cambridge described how King George VI’s announcement on August 15, 1945, marked the end of ‘the most catastrophic conflict in mankind’s history.’ Thousands watched … Read more

First official portrait of Captain Sir Tom Moore unveiled ahead of the 75th anniversary of VJ Day

The first official portrait of Burma veteran Captain Sir Tom Moore has been unveiled at the National Army Museum before the 75th anniversary of Victory in Japan Day. Saturday is VJ Day, marking 75 years since Emperor Michinomiya Hirohito announced the unconditional surrender of his Imperial forces. Ahead of the anniversary, artist Alexander Chamberlain, a former … Read more