New reports claim that Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth have split. The news comes as Miley Cyrus, 20, had previously insisted that she and her 23-year-old fiancé were still together. But sources have told the New York Post’s Page Six that Liam Hemsworth and Miley Cyrus have called time on their relationship. Liam Hemsworth is currently… Continue reading Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth split
Year: 2013
Curiosity rover discovers key water indicator on Mars
NASA has reported that its Curiosity rover has made another significant discovery on Mars. Curiosity has drilled into a rock that contains clay minerals – an indication of formation in, or substantial alteration by, neutral water. Scientists say the find is one more step towards showing conditions on Mars in the distant past could have… Continue reading Curiosity rover discovers key water indicator on Mars
Adrienne Maloof and Sean Stewart split after two months of relation
Adrienne Maloof has split from toyboy Sean Stewart after just two months of relation. Adrienne Maloof, 52, shocked fans of her reality show, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, when it emerged she was dating the rocker Rod Stewart’s son, Sean Stewart, 31. A source told Us Weekly: “They’ve decided to distance themselves and become… Continue reading Adrienne Maloof and Sean Stewart split after two months of relation
Black Smoke Over Vatican: Papal conclave fails to elect a new Pope after first day of voting
The papal conclave has failed to elect a new pope after first day of voting at Vatican. Black smoke rising from a chimney above the Sistine Chapel indicated that their ballot had been inconclusive. The 115 cardinal-electors will vote four times daily until two-thirds can agree on a single candidate. The election was prompted by… Continue reading Black Smoke Over Vatican: Papal conclave fails to elect a new Pope after first day of voting
Brazilian doctor Thaune Nunes Ferreira uses silicon fingers to sign in for absent colleagues
Brazilian doctor Thaune Nunes Ferreira, faces charges of fraud after being caught on camera using silicon fingers to sign in for work for absent colleagues, police say. Thaune Nunes Ferreira, 29, was arrested on Sunday for using prosthetic fingers to fool the biometric employee attendance device used at the hospital where she works near Sao… Continue reading Brazilian doctor Thaune Nunes Ferreira uses silicon fingers to sign in for absent colleagues
Gilberto Valle found guilty of cannibal plot
New York City police officer Gilberto Valle has been found guilty of plotting to murder his wife, and cook and eat other women. Gilberto Valle, 28, was arrested by the FBI in 2012 following a tip-off by his wife. The trial heard how Gilberto Valle had taken steps to carry out his plan of abducting, torturing and… Continue reading Gilberto Valle found guilty of cannibal plot
Cosmetic surgery had an increased popularity in 2012
More than 10 million cosmetic surgical and nonsurgical procedures were performed by the board certified doctors in the United States in 2012, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) today released their 16thannual multi-specialty procedural statistics. Americans spent almost $11 billion on cosmetic procedures… Continue reading Cosmetic surgery had an increased popularity in 2012
Papal conclave begins voting to elect new Pope
Cardinals have begun voting to elect a new Pope at the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel. The 115 cardinal-electors were locked in the chapel after swearing an oath of secrecy. They will vote four times daily until two-thirds can agree on a candidate. The election was prompted by the surprise abdication of Benedict XVI. There is no… Continue reading Papal conclave begins voting to elect new Pope
Europe snowfall disrupts Frankfurt flights and Eurostar trains
Frankfurt airport, Europe’s third-busiest hub, has partially re-opened after heavy snow caused severe travel disruption in north-west Europe. One of the three runways was operating again for take-offs only, Frankfurt airport operator said. Hundreds of flights via Frankfurt and Paris have been cancelled. The Eurostar high-speed train service between London, Paris and Brussels has been… Continue reading Europe snowfall disrupts Frankfurt flights and Eurostar trains
Lisa Eldridge beauty tutorial for over 50s hits 160,000 YouTube views in one week
Celebrity make-up artist Lisa Eldridge is helping non-celebrities look glamorous at home via her regular video beauty tutorials. Lisa Eldridge shares her professional expertise with the world via her website, LisaEldridge.com. Her latest step-by-step guide – how to achieve a glowing, youthful make-up look for mature skin – is proving to be a huge hit… Continue reading Lisa Eldridge beauty tutorial for over 50s hits 160,000 YouTube views in one week
Scott Disick picks on Kourtney Kardashian for not losing weight quickly enough after Penelope’s birth
In a new episode of reality show Kourtney And Kim Take Miami, Kourtney Kardashian’s boyfriend Scott Disick is seen admonishing the new mother for not losing weight quickly enough, calling her my “piece of machinery”. Scott Disick told Kourtney Kardashian: “Last time around you tried to watch what you were eating, after you had Mason…… Continue reading Scott Disick picks on Kourtney Kardashian for not losing weight quickly enough after Penelope’s birth
Oscar Pistorius at risk of suicide
Oscar Pistorius, who is accused of killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, may be “on the verge of suicide”, according to a close family friend. Oscar Pistorius, 26, was a “broken man” after rising legal costs forced him to sell his belongings, Mike Azzie said. Meanwhile, lawyers for the Paralympic champion have filed an appeal to… Continue reading Oscar Pistorius at risk of suicide
Hungary adopts constitutional changes proposed by Fidesz
Hungarian parliament has adopted a package of constitutional changes proposed by the ruling conservative Fidesz party which critics say undermine democracy. Fidesz has two-thirds of the seats in parliament, but the measures were approved overwhelmingly as opposition MPs boycotted the vote. The amendment tightens up the laws on higher education, homelessness, election campaigns and family… Continue reading Hungary adopts constitutional changes proposed by Fidesz
Medical checks on Silvio Berlusconi ordered by Italian court
An Italian court has ordered medical checks to be carried out on Silvio Berlusconi to verify that he cannot attend a trial due to health problems. Silvio Berlusconi, 76, has been in hospital since Friday because of an eye inflammation. The former prime minister is on trial in Milan on charges of paying for sex… Continue reading Medical checks on Silvio Berlusconi ordered by Italian court
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad criticized for hugging Hugo Chavez’s mother
Iran’s President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has been heavily criticized over both real and fake photos showing him consoling the grieving family members of late Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez. During Hugo Chavez’s funeral in Caracas on Friday, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was photographed sympathizing with Elena Frias de Chavez, 78. While it is not a full embrace, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad… Continue reading Mahmoud Ahmadinejad criticized for hugging Hugo Chavez’s mother
Oz the Great and Powerful tops North America box office with $80 million
Oz the Great and Powerful did not need Dorothy and Toto to conjure up magic numbers at the US and Canadian box office this weekend. Sam Raimi’s film claimed the top spot with an $80.3 million tally, more than any movie has made on its North American debut so far this year. Oz was a… Continue reading Oz the Great and Powerful tops North America box office with $80 million
How sushi makes you fat
Many of us believe eating sushi is a good way to get the recommended two portions of fish each week, but most of the products on the market contain very little protein. The main reason for sushi surge in popularity is its reputation as a healthy meal. Japanese women are among the healthiest in the… Continue reading How sushi makes you fat
Kim Kardashian gets a vampire blood facial
Kim Kardashian got a blood facial on Sunday’s episode of her reality show Kourtney and Kim Take Miami. Kim Kardashian, 32, was seen trying out the latest beauty technique. “I love trying anything that makes you look and feel youthful,” the reality star said. A large needle drew blood from her arm before the sample… Continue reading Kim Kardashian gets a vampire blood facial
Ivan Brannan claims Jennifer Capriati stalked him for a year
Ivan Brannan Jr., Jennifer Capriati’s ex-boyfriend, who accused the former tennis champion of beating him up, has also claimed that she stalked him for a year. Jennifer Capriati, 36, allegedly got into an argument with Ivan Brannan, a former Florida State University golfer, on February 14 at a Palm Beach gym in Florida. Ivan Brannan,… Continue reading Ivan Brannan claims Jennifer Capriati stalked him for a year
Resveratrol: new drug that could help people to live to 150 by slowing the ageing process
Scientists work on developing new drugs that could help people to live to 150 by slowing the ageing process. The drugs are synthetic versions of resveratrol, found in red wine, an organic chemical believed to have an anti-ageing effect, by boosting activity of a protein called SIRT1. GSK, the pharmaceutical firm behind the drugs, is testing… Continue reading Resveratrol: new drug that could help people to live to 150 by slowing the ageing process
Hugo Chavez’s women
Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez was known as a Don Juan. He loved women and apparently, women loved him back. Wherever Hugo Chavez went for his public appearances, women of all ages flocked to him, hoping to get a hug or a kiss. Hugo Chavez loved to be the center of the scene but particularly when… Continue reading Hugo Chavez’s women
US and South Korea begin annual military drills amid high tensions with North Korea
The United States and South Korea have begun annual military drills amid high tensions with North Korea following the UN sanctions vote. Pyongyang has strongly condemned the exercises, threatening to scrap the armistice that ended the Korean War. Seoul says North Korea also appears to have carried out a threat made last week to sever… Continue reading US and South Korea begin annual military drills amid high tensions with North Korea
Delhi rape suspect Ram Singh found dead in Tihar jail
Ram Singh, a suspect in the notorious rape and murder of a female student in India, has been found dead in prison, his lawyer has confirmed. Police say Ram Singh hanged himself in Delhi’s Tihar jail, but defence lawyers and his family suspect he was murdered. Ram Singh, 33, was one of five men being… Continue reading Delhi rape suspect Ram Singh found dead in Tihar jail
China inflation rate hits new high in February 2013
China’s inflation rate hit a 10-month high in February after Lunar New Year festivities drove up food prices. Consumer prices rose 3.2% from a year earlier, with food prices up by 6%. Inflation has been a hot political issue in China. There have been concerns that if consumer prices rise too much, it may prompt… Continue reading China inflation rate hits new high in February 2013
Henrique Capriles to stand in Venezuela’s presidential election
Venezuelan opposition leader Henrique Capriles has confirmed that he will stand in presidential elections on April 14. In a televised address, Henrique Capriles accused the governing PSUV party of manipulating the recent death of President Hugo Chavez. Hugo Chavez died on March 5 after a two-year battle against cancer. Henrique Capriles will stand against Acting… Continue reading Henrique Capriles to stand in Venezuela’s presidential election