Looking back, not for a moment did it occur to me that my friend Liu from the Chinese Embassy was an agent of any description, let alone a spymaster. For one thing he seemed, well, too genial. And sometimes almost childlike. Whenever he took a sip of his drink, beer usually, he would shoot me … Read more
Former President Barack Obama’s half-brother Malik Obama is again lobbing insults at his sibling, whom he called ‘cold and ruthless’ in a recent interview. Malik, 62, spoke to the New York Post via Skype from his home in the Kenyan village of Nyang’oma Kogelo for an interview published on Saturday to promote his new book, … Read more
John Barrowman makes his debut as ruthless recruiter Dr Drew on Holby City as trailer teases star appearance By Emily Webber For Mailonline Published: 20:49 BST, 24 July 2020 | Updated: 20:49 BST, 24 July 2020 John Barrowman is set to make his debut appearance on Holby City. The BBC hospital drama is set to … Read more
Weddings are back for the summer but receptions are BANNED (and you’ll still need to be tight with the guest list): Boris Johnson announces ceremonies can return to churches with groups of just 30 PM said congregations in religious venues will be limited to just 30 people Wedding receptions will separately be subject to household gathering … Read more
MEMOIR RESCUING MY FATHER by Susanna Johnston (Zuleika £10, 128pp) Doting elder sister of the late Spectator editor Alexander Chancellor, slightly less adoring daughter of the late-lamented (and late-demented, poor man) former Reuters chairman Sir Christopher Chancellor, the writer Susanna Johnston has collated this charming, witty selection of vignettes and diaries from her well-connected life. … Read more