Real Madrid 'hope Martin Odegaard will be back to his best after spell at Arsenal'
The 22-year-old has been praised for the creative impetus he has added in the Gunners midfield but Madrid are definitely planning for him to return and improve the team next season. Read more...
The Retired Boys of Summer Play On
Senior softball leagues remain an essential lifeline for many retirees. I would know My 83-year-old father is playing through the pandemic. Read more...
Brown Biden's transparency on MBS doesn't matter if outcome is the same
Despite promising to punish senior Saudi leaders while on the campaign trail, President Joe Biden declined to apply sanctions to the one the US intelligence community determined is responsible for the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Read more...
Chelsea have acquired resilience and cohesion in Thomas Tuchel's first month in charge
Thomas Tuchel will be encouraged if not entirely satisfied with his Chelsea side. They are undeniably more solid albeit not quite such fun to watch. Tuchel's Chelsea have scored just 10 and let in only two. Read more...
Former X Factor judge Dannii Minogue reveals she was pitted against Kylie at start of career
The former X Factor judge, who marks the big day next October, said birthdays remind her of older sister Kylie's cancer battle in 2005 and that the family never take ageing for granted. Read more...
Discovering Croatia comforts all year round, from fantastic beaches to Christmas markets
With a beautiful coastline that stretches for more than 1,000 miles and home to picturesque towns and cities, Croatia makes for a perfect holiday destination, whatever the time of year. Read more...
Burritos From the Kitchen of El Vez in Battery Park City
A new soup pickup; a seafood spot expands into Crown Heights; and more restaurant news. Read more...
High-speed radiotherapy can blast away bladder cancer... in just FOUR weeks
A landmark study has proved that an intense 20-day course of the treatment is more effective than lower doses given over six weeks - once the standard option. Read more...
Federer muses on retirement planning
Roger Federer is not planning to retire any time soon, but he knows he wants to go out on his own terms. Read more...
Inter Milan's owners Suning Group immediately halt operations at their Chinese football clubs
Suning is one of China's largest retailers - but now plans to focus on core businesses, which leaves its non-retail assets at risk. The move plunges the future of Milan into uncertainty. Read more...
Renaud Capuon album review This is the best-ever recording of Elgar's Sonata
A number of French cellists have recorded Elgar's Cello Concerto, led by Andr Navarra. Read more...
Mark Drakeford says Welsh tourism may 'start reopening by EASTER'
First Minister Mark Drakeford struck the optimistic tone as he revealed that the nation has completed its vaccine rollout to the four most vulnerable groups. Read more...
Want to Be Mayor of New York? Better Know Your Wings and Dumplings
Food can be a unifying or divisive factor in New York City politics, with people taking sides on pizza slices, deli choices and utensil selection. Read more...
Matt Lucas
An article (March 1) How Matt Lucas learned to laugh again caused great upset to Mr Lucas which we did not intend and regret. The article on Mr Lucas return to public life following the tragic death of Kevin McGee suggested he had ignored Kevins calls, became a virtual recluse, and hosted a birthday party to move on. We accept this was not the case and apologise to Mr Lucas. Read more...
SNP would NOT win new Scottish independence referendum poll
The majority of people in Scotland no longer want to break away from the UK, a bombshell survey has found. It is the first time in 22 consecutive polls that a Yes vote has not been favoured. Read more...
The top 10 sporting moments in Aussie history
From smashing England 5-0 in the Ashes to the Socceroos going down fighting in the 2006 World Cup, there is no doubt we're a great sporting nation. Read more...
Iran reaches inspections deal with global nuclear watchdog
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has struck a deal with Iran that will give its inspectors continued access to verify and monitor nuclear activity in the country for the next three months, potentially laying the ground work for Washington and Tehran to kick-start nuclear talks. Read more...
Brittany Higgins blasts 'blame shifting' as all sides squabble over alleged rape not reported to AFP
Former Liberal Party stafferBrittany Higgins says she is disappointed that 'politicking' has replaced action on the 'fundamental problems' at Parliament House. Read more...