A cache of leaked documents appear to show how a close Putin ally is leading a push to turn Africa into a strategic hub with echoes of Soviet-era zones of influence. Luke Harding reports on the Kremlin’s drive to leave its mark on the continent. Plus comedian Jon Stewart tears Read more
NHL champion will be decided at TD Garden after bruising seriesEmail Beau with your thoughts or tweet @duresport 2.59am BST Game 7 of Jim vs. Pam … Ha. Ha. Ha. Well played. Just be careful he doesn’t leave you at the game. #GoBlues @NHL @David_Denman https://t.co/JtlCnqloxU 2.54am BST The first-intermission Read more
The discovery of the remains of the girl on Wednesday, believed to be six-year-old Sierra Grace, brings an end to the search for the victims of Cyrpus’ first serial killer, an army captain. Via: Final victim of Cyprus serial killer is found at the bottom of a lake, remains of Read more
The ITV2 series rakes in an estimated £25million a year in advertising revenue, including a sponsorship deal with high-street health and beauty retailer Superdrug. Via: Love Island: Bosses will NOT reveal the reason for Sherif Lanre's shock exit
Tory MP Esther McVey was Work and Pensions Secretary for some of last year. The former GMTV presenter is a 100/1 outsider for her party’s leadership. Via: Esther McVey 'blames GMTV Labour cabal for her feud with Lorraine Kelly'
Two same-sex flamingos that have been named Lance Bass and Freddie Mercury are apparently a couple at the Denver Zoo. The zoo shared a post on Facebook about the two male flamingos. Via: Denver Zoo share the love story of same-sex flamingo couple nicknamed Freddie Mercury and Lance Bass
MPs were told hands-free phone conversations are no less dangerous while driving. Experts warn that using a hands-free kit is as risky – if not more so – than driving at the UK’s legal alcohol limit. Via: Hands-free phone chats as risky as driving at alcohol limit, expert warns
Lam denies she is ‘selling out’ to Beijing as Chinese state media say protests are pushing the city ‘towards backwardness’Hong Kong’s chief executive Carrie Lam has condemned protesters for “dangerous and life threatening acts” during a mass demonstration over a controversial bill that allows extradition to the Chinese mainland.Lam, who Read more
Seven of the birds native to New Zealand have died, with just 142 adults remainingThe world’s fattest parrot is facing an existential threat in the form of a dangerous fungal infection which has already endangered a fifth of its species.Seven of New Zealand’s native kākāpō have died in recent months Read more
Brothers aged 19 and 30 allegedly rammed a police car and brandished weapons near NSW borderTwo brothers of interest to counter-terrorism police have been shot and seriously wounded by officers near the Victoria-New South Wales border.Counter-terrorism officers were in north-eastern Victoria on Wednesday gathering intelligence when they sought assistance from Read more