Japan cancels Emperor’s public birthday

Japan cancels Emperor’s public birthday celebrations amid coronavirus fears as government tells people to avoid ‘non-essential gatherings’ Emperor Naruhito will no longer appear at his birthday celebration in Tokyo   The celebrations were to be the Emperor’s first since he took the throne in 2019 The last time the celebrations were cancelled was in 1996, when … Read more

Thai City worker is assaulted and robbed by two teenagers who shouted ‘coronavirus’ at him

Someone who is infected with the coronavirus can spread it with just a simple cough or a sneeze, scientists say. Almost 1,800 people with the virus are now confirmed to have died and more than 71,000 have been infected. But experts predict the true number of people with the disease could be as high as … Read more

Britain demands to be treated as an ‘equal’ as Brexit trade battle begins

Brexit trade battle kicks off: Britain demands to be treated as an ‘equal’ after France warns the two sides will ‘rip each other apart’ The UK and the EU are gearing up for bitter struggle over trade terms after Brexit France has warned that the two sides will ‘rip each other apart’ over key issues  … Read more

Legal expert defends CPS over death of Caroline Flack by likening case to domestic abuse

A legal expert has defended the Crown Prosecution Service following the death of Caroline Flack by explaining why they pursue criminal cases even when alleged victims don’t want them to.   The CPS has faced scrutiny for decision to pursue a court case against former Love Island presenter Flack, whose death on Saturday came hours after she found out … Read more

Tragic last photo of Caroline Flack on Valentine’s Day?

This is believed to be the last photograph of Caroline Flack, pictured on Valentine’s Day just hours before she killed herself. Flack’s friend Mollie Grosberg, a TV producer, posted the picture in an Instagram story, saying: ‘Our funny valentine bought us cookies and oat milk this year.’  Grosberg added that she is looking after Flack’s … Read more

Paramedic chokes to death in chocolate cake-eating contest in Russia 

Woman chokes to death at cake-eating contest in Russia after stuffing three Choco Pies into her mouth Alexandra Yudina started choking after emptying her plate at a Moscow bar Footage from the venue showed her gasping for breath and then collapsing Bar staff and friends with medical qualifications were unable to clear blockage  By Will … Read more

Storm Dennis to bring MORE despair and destruction with a record 632 alerts in place

Dennis isn’t done yet! Flood-hit Britons brace for MORE chaos as storm’s last blast of fury thrashes commuters today – after tempest killed three and forced thousands out of their homes over weekend By Alexander Robertson For Mailonline Published: 07:16 GMT, 17 February 2020 | Updated: 07:30 GMT, 17 February 2020 Advertisement Britain is facing … Read more

Love Island returns TONIGHT after ITV bosses hold crisis talks

ITV was facing a reality show crisis last night after the suicide of presenter Caroline Flack. But after talks yesterday, the broadcaster decided to push ahead with the current series of Love Island. Formerly fronted by Flack, it had already come under intense scrutiny after the suicides of two former contestants in the past two … Read more