Bank of England teams up with central banks in Canada, Japan, Europe, the US and Switzerland in extraordinary co-ordinated global response to coronavirus crisis Banks agreed to offer three-month credit in US dollars cheaper than usual rate Move follows a surprise rate cut by the Federal Reserve amid Covid-19 crisis Fed’s move was designed to … Read more
Newborn baby in London who became the world’s youngest coronavirus victim after his mother fell ill is ‘out of danger and recovering’ Child’s mother was rushed to hospital days ago with suspected pneumonia Baby was treated at North Middlesex Hospital and mother at speciality hospital Thought that the baby was infected after birth from coughs or … Read more
Pack your swimsuit and your sense of adventure because water parks are not just for children. Some of the world’s best combine white-knuckle, adrenaline-filled rides with relaxing activities for those not so keen to make a splash. BEST IN THE WORLD: Aquatica, Florida The Taumata Racer in Orlando. For fun as a group, grab a mat … Read more
The skull of one of the world’s smallest dinosaurs that measured only two inches long has been found preserved in amber — revealing bulging eyes and 100 teeth. According to the researchers who identified it — who said that they were ‘blown away’ by the discovery — the winged, bird-like dinosaur ‘looks like it just died yesterday’. … Read more
Someone who is infected with the coronavirus can spread it with just a simple cough or a sneeze, scientists say. More than 4,000 people with the virus are now confirmed to have died and more than 110,000 have been infected. Here’s what we know so far: What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type … Read more
Here’s a tantalising glimpse through the keyholes of the hotel rooms the world’s wealthiest people occupy. Private jet lifestyle magazine Elite Traveler has drawn up a list of the 100 best hotel suites in the world, which includes the 10 biggest – and the 10 most expensive. The grand, jaw-dropping tour of opulence takes in … Read more
Airbnb is searching for the world’s wildest home ideas – and has launched a $1million fund to make them a reality. Design enthusiasts from around the world are being asked to submit proposals for unconventional and unusual liveable spaces – and 10 of these will receive Unique Airbnb Fund financing. An expert judging panel – … Read more
Watched by 43 million people on TV as she hosted the 2014 Oscars, comedienne Ellen DeGeneres walked through the audience at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. Mobile phone in hand, she approached the actress Meryl Streep. She said: ‘Meryl, here’s my idea. You were nominated a record-breaking 18 times, right?’ Meryl glanced up with a … Read more
Prize pooches get primped and preened for their moment in the spotlight on third day of world’s greatest dog’s show Crufts World renowned dog show Crufts continues today with a third day of events at the Birmingham NEC There are 222 different breeds and a total of 20,000 dogs taking part at the four-day event … Read more
A British graphic designer has won the prize for the world’s best mullet after brushing up on his ‘business in the front, party in the back’ hairstyle which he adopted during a trip to Australia for a skateboarding competition. Rob Ayton, 31, won the best international mullet at Mulletfest, held in Kurri Kurri, a small … Read more