Daisy the cat is fast becoming an internet sensation after her photographs were posted online by Australian owner Benjamin Torode. Daisy may be small enough to hold in the palms of your hands, but what this adorable little kitten lacks in size, she makes up for in personality. Benjamin Torode, a 35-year-old translator, began snapping… Continue reading Daisy, the world’s cutest cat, becomes internet sensation
Year: 2013
Prince Harry and Cressida Bonas on Swiss ski holiday
On the slopes of the Verbier ski resort, Prince Harry and his society girlfriend Cressida Bonas seem to be closer than ever. The very public display of affection, in front of dozens of fellow skiers, came only a few hours after even more intimate revelries at a restaurant in the town. Fellow diners in the… Continue reading Prince Harry and Cressida Bonas on Swiss ski holiday
LIBOR setting is still not clean and free of fraud, says US Commodity Futures Trading Commission
US regulator Commodity Futures Trading Commission said the way that the key LIBOR interest rate is set in the UK is still not clean and free of fraud. “We have a lot more work to do,” said Gary Gensler, chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Gary Gensler suggested that the rate was often “completely… Continue reading LIBOR setting is still not clean and free of fraud, says US Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Damascus: Car bomb explosion kills at least 31 people near Russian embassy
A car bomb exploded in the Syrian capital Damascus killing at least 31 people and sending smoke billowing across the capital’s skyline. State media blamed the blast near the headquarters of the ruling Baath party on “terrorists”. TV pictures showed images of dead people. Overseas activists said at least 31 people had been killed. The… Continue reading Damascus: Car bomb explosion kills at least 31 people near Russian embassy
Emad Burnat: Oscar-nominated director detained on LAX and threatened with deportation
Oscar-nominated Palestinian director Emad Burnat was detained on LAX as he entered the U.S. on Tuesday for this week’s awards ceremony and his family threatened with deportation. Emad Burnat says that when he arrived at Los Angeles International Airport from Turkey with his wife and 8-year-old son, customs agents told them they didn’t have the… Continue reading Emad Burnat: Oscar-nominated director detained on LAX and threatened with deportation
Nike suspends Oscar Pistorius contract
Sportswear giant Nike has decided to suspend its contract with Oscar Pistorius, who is accused of murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. “We believe Oscar Pistorius should be afforded due process and we will continue to monitor the situation closely,” a Nike spokesman said. Nike recently pulled ads that featured Oscar Pistorius and the line, “I… Continue reading Nike suspends Oscar Pistorius contract
PlayStation 4: Sony announces its next-generation gaming console in New York
PlayStation 4, Sony next-generation gaming console, has been announced at an event in New York. PlayStation 4 (PS4) new hardware is designed to offer superior graphics as well as new social features including the sharing of recorded gameplay clips. The new console will succeed the PlayStation 3, which went on sale in 2006 and has… Continue reading PlayStation 4: Sony announces its next-generation gaming console in New York
Japan hangs three death-row inmates in first executions since 2010
Japan has hanged three death-row inmates, the first executions under Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. The three were put to death in the early hours of Thursday, the Justice Ministry has confirmed. One of them was convicted of killing a young girl. Japan traditionally executes several prisoners at a time. These are the first executions since… Continue reading Japan hangs three death-row inmates in first executions since 2010
Sarah Jessica Parker unrecognizable on Harper’s Bazaar China cover after airbrushing
Sarah Jessica Parker is almost unrecognizable on her latest magazine cover for Harper’s Bazaar China. Sarah Jessica Parker, 47, appears to have been airbrushed within an inch of her life, leaving her looking like an entirely different person. The resulting image is rather startling as Sarah Jessica Parker’s piercing blue eyes stare intensely into the… Continue reading Sarah Jessica Parker unrecognizable on Harper’s Bazaar China cover after airbrushing
Hilton Botha: Detective leading Oscar Pistorius inquiry faces seven charges of attempted murder
Hilton Botha, the South African detective leading the Oscar Pistorius inquiry, is facing seven charges of attempted murder, police have confirmed. Detective Hilton Botha, who has faced fierce questioning at Oscar Pistorius’s bail hearing, was allegedly involved in a shooting two years ago. Oscar Pistorius, a Paralympic champion, denies the premeditated murder of his girlfriend… Continue reading Hilton Botha: Detective leading Oscar Pistorius inquiry faces seven charges of attempted murder
Brit Awards 2013: Emeli Sande, Adele and Ben Howard honored at London’s O2 Arena
Ben Howard, Emeli Sande and Adele have been honored at this year’s Brit Awards ceremony at London’s O2 Arena. Emeli Sande won Best British Female and British Album, while Ben Howard scooped best British Male and Breakthrough. Adele won Best Single for her James Bond theme Skyfall – but she was not at the event,… Continue reading Brit Awards 2013: Emeli Sande, Adele and Ben Howard honored at London’s O2 Arena
Brit Awards 2013: Full List of Winners
Brit Awards 2013 have been handed out in London, honoring the biggest and best music artists of the past 12 months. Full list of winners: British male solo artist: Ben Howard British female solo artist: Emeli Sande British breakthrough act: Ben Howard British group: Mumford and Sons British single: Adele – Skyfall British album of… Continue reading Brit Awards 2013: Full List of Winners
Kepler-37b: Tiniest planet yet found with sound
Astronomers have smashed the record for the smallest planet beyond our Solar System identifying Kepler-37b, an exoplanet which is only slightly larger than our Moon. To spot the tiny, probably rocky planet, they first needed to precisely measure the size of its host star. They did so using “astroseismology” – effectively, turning tiny variations in… Continue reading Kepler-37b: Tiniest planet yet found with sound
Brit Awards 2013: music stars gear up for open ceremony at O2 Arena in London
Music stars from Britain and beyond are gearing up for this year’s Brit Awards in London. Scots singer Emeli Sande is hot favorite to win best British album and female, while folk rockers Mumford and Sons are tipped for best British group. Stadium rockers Muse will open the ceremony at the O2 Arena. There will… Continue reading Brit Awards 2013: music stars gear up for open ceremony at O2 Arena in London
Lance Armstrong refuses the opportunity to be interviewed under oath by USADA
Former cyclist Lance Armstrong has said he will not agree to be interviewed under oath by the United States Anti Doping Agency (USADA). Lance Armstrong, 41, admitted taking performance-enhancing drugs during his seven of his Tour de France wins in an interview with Oprah Winfrey. By speaking to USADA, Lance Armstrong would have been eligible… Continue reading Lance Armstrong refuses the opportunity to be interviewed under oath by USADA
Google Glass features unveiled in “How It Feels” YouTube video
New details about Google’s eagerly-anticipated smart glasses have been released by the company in a YouTube video. How It Feels YouTube video uploaded by the company shows Google Glass in action – including the interface which appears in the wearer’s line of sight. The search giant has also opened up the trial of the product to… Continue reading Google Glass features unveiled in “How It Feels” YouTube video
Hillary Clinton will charge $200,000 per speech on her lecture circuit
It was revealed today that former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will be charging $200,000 per speech on her lecture circuit. The massive fee means that Hillary Clinton will be making more from a two-hour lecture than she did in a year as Secretary of State. The announcement that Hillary Clinton has hired a… Continue reading Hillary Clinton will charge $200,000 per speech on her lecture circuit
US to roll out trade-theft measures
The White House is expected to announce a raft of anti-hacking measures a day after a report linked China’s military to prolific cyber-theft. Possible actions include fines or other trade enforcements against China or any other country found guilty of hacking. The US says it has repeatedly raised concerns with China about cyber-attacks and stolen… Continue reading US to roll out trade-theft measures
Prince Michael Jackson is new Entertainment Tonight correspondent
Prince Michael Jackson struck out on his own as a special correspondent for Entertainment Tonight on Tuesday night. Despite those efforts, Michael Jackson’s 16-year-old son found himself the centre of the story on Tuesday evening. The 30-minute programme featured clips of co-host Brooke Anderson grilling Prince Jackson with questions in between teasers for his first… Continue reading Prince Michael Jackson is new Entertainment Tonight correspondent
Rob Kardashian starts new diet as he gained 40 lbs since Rita Ora split
Rob Kardashian confessed that he was feeling insecure after gaining 40 pounds in weight since his split from Rita Ora. After plenty of advice from his sisters in the latest episode of Kourtney and Kim Take Miami, the 25-year-old was spotted clutching to a healthy packed lunch on Tuesday. Fat-free and low calorie orange fruit… Continue reading Rob Kardashian starts new diet as he gained 40 lbs since Rita Ora split
Make-up free Andie MacDowell looks much older than her L’Oréal campaign
Andie MacDowell has been a spokesperson for L’Oréal since 1985 and most recently has been the face of their Wrinkle Free RevitaLift range. But it looks like Andie MacDowell hasn’t been practicing what she preaches as she stepped out looking a little on the tired side. While she usually looks years younger her age of… Continue reading Make-up free Andie MacDowell looks much older than her L’Oréal campaign
Silvio Berlusconi tax letter sent to voters sparks outrage among rivals
Former PM Silvio Berlusconi is trying to buy votes in Italy’s election on Sunday by sending out letters promising a tax rebate, his rivals have alleged. Centre-left leader Pier Luigi Bersani labelled it a “scam”, while the leader of a smaller party accused Silvio Berlusconi of committing a crime. The letter was sent to voters… Continue reading Silvio Berlusconi tax letter sent to voters sparks outrage among rivals
Syrian football player Youssef Sleiman killed in mortar strike near Tishreen stadium in Damascus
Syrian footballer Youssef Sleiman has been killed in a mortar strike near a stadium in Damascus, state news agency Sana says. Sana news agency says two shells landed near Tishreen stadium in Baramkeh district, where Al-Wathba and Al-Nawair teams were preparing to train. Several other players were injured in the attack “by terrorists”, Sana said.… Continue reading Syrian football player Youssef Sleiman killed in mortar strike near Tishreen stadium in Damascus
Patricia Cornwell wins $51 million lawsuit against her former financial managers
Crime writer Patricia Cornwell has won a $51 million lawsuit against her former financial managers, after a jury agreed their negligence cost her millions in losses. A lawyer for Anchin, Block and Anchin LLP insisted the firm had acted “professionally and appropriately”. The firm blamed Patricia Cornwell’s losses on the recent recession and on her… Continue reading Patricia Cornwell wins $51 million lawsuit against her former financial managers
Boxes of steroids, testosterone and needles found at Oscar Pistorius home
A South African court heard today that boxes of “steroids, testosterone” and needles were found at Oscar Pistorius’ home where he shot girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp dead after “non-stop” arguing. The details were revealed by the prosecution on the second day of Oscar Pistorius’ bail hearing at Pretoria Magistrates’ Court where he faces a charge of… Continue reading Boxes of steroids, testosterone and needles found at Oscar Pistorius home