The UK’s Daily Mail newspaper has agreed to pay damages and costs to the first lady of the United States over an article about her modelling career. The newspaper had reported allegations that Melania Trump once worked as an escort, but later retracted its article. The story was published during the US election campaign last … Read more
A Royal Marine convicted of killing a wounded Taliban fighter in Afghanistan has been jailed for seven years. Sgt Alexander Blackman, 42, will be freed in weeks as he has already served more than three years in jail. The sentencing came after an appeal court ruled that Blackman’s original murder conviction should be reduced to … Read more
Ghanaian-American novelist Yaa Gyasi is poised to make a huge splash in the literary world with her debut historical fiction novel Homegoing which has already earned her a $1-million advance from the Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group. The novel was inspired by a trip to Ghana in 2009, her first since leaving the country as an … Read more
England could play New Zealand a year earlier than scheduled if they can get an agreement to face the world champions at Twickenham on November 4, the Daily Mail reported Wednesday. A quirk of the international fixture schedule means that New Zealand and England — the top two teams in the world rankings — are … Read more
Actress Mischa Barton is the victim of “revenge pornography,” her attorney said on Tuesday, threatening legal action against anyone touting sexually explicit images of the 31-year-old actress. Several media outlets have reported the existence of a tape of the “The OC” star taking part in sex acts with an unidentified man, dressed in a black … Read more
British Cycling has admitted it did not pay “sufficient care and attention” to the wellbeing of staff and athletes at the expense of winning medals. The organisation was responding to a leaked draft report of an investigation into alleged failings in its culture. Published in the Daily Mail, it claims British Cycling “sanitised” its own … Read more
Media groups have reacted angrily after several, including the BBC, were barred from an informal briefing with White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer. The excluded New York Times said the move was “an unmistakable insult to democratic ideals”. The bar came hours after President Donald Trump delivered another attack on the media, saying that “fake … Read more
The White House has barred several major broadcasters and newspapers from attending an informal press briefing. The BBC, CNN, the New York Times and others were excluded from an audience with Press Secretary Sean Spicer, with no reason given. It came hours after President Donald Trump delivered another attack on the media in a speech, … Read more
Lawyers for US First Lady Melania Trump have re-filed a defamation case against UK newspaper Daily Mail. The new complaint drops wording that said Mrs Trump missed a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” to profit from her brand, due to a Daily Mail article. The initial complaint had led critics to question if she intended to gain financially … Read more
Barcelona have lined up three possible replacements for the injured Aleix Vidal, according to a report in AS. Right-back Vidal’s season has been ended by an ankle injury and the Catalans are said to have identified Deportivo La Coruna’s Juanfran, Malaga’s Roberto Rosales and Valencia star Joao Cancelo has potential solutions. Wayne Rooney could leave … Read more
Jordan Ayew has revealed that he feels a new level of confidence following his move from Aston Villa to Swansea City. The Black Stars striker made his debut for the Swans on Sunday, having been signed from Championship side Aston Villa. Ayew first joined Villa in 2015 and suffered relegation from the Premier League at … Read more
Swansea City new purchase Jordan Ayew says he is more ambitious than his brother and West Ham forward Andre Ayew. Jordan left Aston Villa in January to secure a move to Andre’s former team Swansea City and admitted to the Daily Mail that he spoke to Andre about the move. He then went on to … Read more
The worst excesses of the Indian wedding industry may soon be curbed if a new bill is approved. The proposed bill will not only limit the number of guests and dishes served to avoid waste, but also put a “tax” on the most extravagant newlyweds. Those who spend over 500,000 rupees ($7,500; £6,000) will have … Read more
Christie Brinkley has proved age is just a number by appearing on the cover of Sports Illustrated’s annual Swimsuit Issue. This year’s cover sees the 63-year-old posing alongside her two daughters – Sailor Brinkley Cook, and Alexa Ray Joel. Writing on Instagram, Brinkley said: “Thank you Sports Illustrated for sending the powerful message that good … Read more
Real Madrid have offered France forward Karim Benzema to both Arsenal and Chelsea, according to Diario Gol. Madrid president Florentino Perez is reportedly frustrated with the 29-year-old, especially after fans booed the striker following their La Liga clash with Real Sociedad. Perez has informed both Premier League sides that he is willing to sell, while … Read more
The West End production of hit musical Hamilton has found its leads – though we still don’t know who’ll be playing Alexander Hamilton himself. Could show creator Lin-Manuel Miranda be persuaded to play the role when the show opens in London in November? The 37-year-old is in London shooting Mary Poppins Returns and is understood … Read more
Frank Lampard has no plans to retire, adamant that he does not want to feel that he “should have stayed a bit longer” after eventually calling it a day. The 38-year-old left New York City FC when his contract expired, having led Patrick Vieira’s side to the Eastern Conference semi-finals where they were eliminated 7-0 … Read more
Attorney General Jeremy Wright (L, front) arrives at the British Supreme Court in London, Britain, Jan. 24, 2017. The British Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled on that Prime Minister Theresa May must consult Parliament before triggering formal negotiations on Britain leaving the European Union. (Xinhua/Han Yan) The British Government laid a brief bill before parliament … Read more
An investigation into a charity run by ex-Chelsea striker Didier Drogba found “no evidence of fraud or corruption” but said it may have “misled” donors. The Charity Commission began its inquiry into “serious regulatory concerns” at the Didier Drogba Foundation in April. That followed a Daily Mail report that only £14,115 of the £1.7m donated … Read more
Fawlty Towers star Andrew Sachs, who played hapless Spanish waiter Manuel in the BBC sitcom, has died aged 86, his family has confirmed. The actor died on 23 November and was buried on Thursday, his wife Melody said in an interview in the Daily Mail. She told the paper that Sachs had been diagnosed with … Read more