The new ‘Cold War’: Ex-minister Green says we should be treating modern China like Soviet Russia

Britain must toughen up its attitude to China and treat it more like the former Soviet Union in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, a former Cabinet minister warned today. Damian Green said that the contagion, which started in the Asian nation, plus the row over Beijing tech giant Huawei and its access to 5G … Read more

Coffee table book Beautified China showcases China’s revolutionary modern architecture

The sky’s the limit for China’s new cityscapes. A stunning coffee table book showcases China’s revolutionary modern architecture – otherworldly designs that look as though they’re from a sci-fi movie. The book – Beautified China: The Architectural Revolution – with photography by Belgian Kris Provoost and published by Lannoo, is a compendium of gorgeous photographs … Read more

Boy, 6, who was seriously injured when he was thrown from 10th floor of Tate Modern can sit up

Hope for six-year-old boy thrown from 10th floor of Tate Modern as his family reveals he can sit up and hold a spoon The French infant is ‘slowly but surely continuing to progress’ after the attack  Family said: ‘He has gained muscle tone and regained strength to manage to sit’ They said that ‘after a … Read more

Modern Family’s Eric Stonestreet donates 200k meals to Kansas food bank amid coronavirus pandemic

Modern Family’s Eric Stonestreet donates 200k meals to Kansas City food bank amid coronavirus pandemic and urges others to ‘do what they can’ By Ellie Phillips For Mailonline Published: 09:32 GMT, 20 March 2020 | Updated: 09:37 GMT, 20 March 2020 He’s best known for playing Cameron Tucker in ABC mockumentary sitcom Modern Family.  And, … Read more

Scientists identify the oldest fossil ever found of a modern bird

Meet the ‘Wonderchicken’: Scientists identify the oldest fossil ever found of a modern bird thought to be an ancestor of today’s hens and ducks The Wonderchicken — or ‘Asteriornis’ — lived around 67 million years ago According to the researchers it resembles a ‘mash-up’ of a duck and a chicken  It was a small bird … Read more

Esther Rantzen says coronavirus is a chance to eliminate ‘modern plague’ of loneliness among elderly

When Boris Johnson last week warned that ‘many more families are going to lose loved ones’, it was a clear, chilling statement of the reality of the coronavirus pandemic. But most of us were reassured by the measured words of the two eminent scientists who stood either side of him, about the actions being taken … Read more

Modern Family dog Stella dies suddenly as final season wraps production

Modern Family dog Stella – played by Beatrice the French bulldog – dies suddenly as final season wraps production Beatrice appeared on the US sitcom from seasons 4-11 as the beloved pet pooch of Jay Pritchett, played by Ed O’Neill She died just days after the series wrapped production for good Beatrice’s death was sudden, and … Read more

Sofia Vergara cuts a chic look with Modern Family co-star Eric Stonestreet at AGT taping in LA

Sofía Vergara recently bid farewell to Modern Family after wrapping an 11-season run. But the Colombian actress is keeping busy with her new gig on the America’s Got Talent judging panel. And she reunited Wednesday with her Modern Family co-star Eric Stonestreet at the AGT taping in Los Angeles. Family reunion: Sofía Vergara is keeping … Read more

Andy Warhol’s wigs will go on display at the Tate Modern in London 

Andy Warhol’s wigs will go on display at the Tate Modern in London Three of Warhol’s hairpieces will go on display for the first time in the UK  The wigs are part of 100 pieces which will chart Warhol’s transition to art pioneer Warhol, who died in 1987, designed toupees which he bought from wig maker  … Read more

Modern day treasure hunter reveals his extraordinary findings  

A modern day treasure hunter and Sherlock Holmes of historical artifacts, Nathan Raab is the preeminent dealer searching for rare and valuable finds of undiscovered history in America. He travels the country, visits auctions and fields phone calls and emails searching for and authenticating undiscovered gems of history that someone might have unearthed in their … Read more