Pope cancels event due to ‘illness’ after touching hands and kissing heads at Vatican

Pope Francis has been forced to cancel a planned Mass in Rome with other clergy after suffering a ‘slight illness’.  The Vatican said the 83-year-old pontiff had a ‘slight indisposition’ that meant he did not attend an event at the St John Lateran basilica in Rome on Thursday morning. A spokesman said Francis would continue with … Read more

Church of Scientology apologizes for releasing hundreds of balloons at California event

Church of Scientology apologizes for releasing hundreds of balloons at California event as officials warn of ‘incredible harm’ to the environment The Church angered local officials by releasing 100s of helium balloons at event It claims there was miscommunication about the City’s approval of a permit  Ventura Mayor insists the city was ‘very clear’ it … Read more

Kate Middleton dresses down in jeans and trainers for a SportsAid event at London Stadium  

Kate’s a knockout! Duchess of Cambridge dons green culottes as she practises taekwondo moves and takes to the racetrack at SportsAid event Sporty Duchess of Cambridge, 38, attended a SportsAid event at London Stadium this morning Kate Middleton was on hand to celebrate the role parents and guardians play in their child’s sporting success The … Read more

It’s horribly ironic that I wrote to Caroline: ‘It’s just TV and nobody died’

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15 Woke in Los Angeles to the shocking news that Caroline Flack has taken her own life at just 40 years old. After decades working in the news business, I don’t shock easily but this left me, like everyone who knew her, absolutely reeling. Caroline was a mate of mine. We weren’t close … Read more