Germany's far-right AfD becomes first party to be put under government surveillance since Nazi era
Germany's BfV domestic intelligence service has formally placed the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) under surveillance on suspicion of trying to undermine Germany's democratic constitution, a person briefed on the move said on Wednesday. Read more...
Pope Francis Meets Iraqs Top Ayatollah as Both Urge Peace
The meeting with Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani came as Francis sought to protect his persecuted flock in Iraq by forging closer bonds between the Roman Catholic Church and the Muslim world. Read more...
PIERS MORGAN I won't do Strictly with Giovanni... that stick insect couldn't lift a lump like me
Just when I thought 2020 couldn't possibly get any worse, terrible news reaches me that I've been sent to permanent social Siberia by Kirstie Allsopp. Read more...
Covid US One every 500 infected have died in ten states according to shock data
That shocking statistic was published by the COVID-19 Tracking Project on Sunday, on the same day as 41, 265 Americans tested positive to the virus. Read more...
This week the Holiday Guru answers reader questions about Schengen Area visas and ferry refunds
The Holiday Guru is always on hand to answer your questions. And with the pandemic causing mass confusion among travellers, the Guru's advice has never been more sought-after. Read more...
What Job Sites Reveal About the Economy
Career websites are seeing a mismatch between what employers and the rest of us want in jobs. Read more...
Scientists discover genetic trains that make some people more partial to napping
Data on more than 450,000 people taken from the UK Biobank helped researchers determine regions of the Human genome linked to the need to take a daytime nap. Read more...
Love at the Rental Car Counter
Jessica Ravana and Nicholas Rowe met at the Jacksonville airport, where they both worked. They soon upgraded their relationship. Read more...
CIA developed underwater robotic spy, 'Charlie the Catfish' in the 1990s
The CIA developed an underwater robot to spy on enemies and collect water samples in the 1990s that it named Charlie the catfish. The technology helped pave the way for more high-tech robotics. Read more...
Christian Porter rape allegation wouldn't have made it to court even if alleged victim was alive
The woman died in June last year just one day after calling off her plan to issue a formal statement to police, who have since closed their investigation into the rape claims. Read more...
SpaceX39;s Starship SN10 Rocket Launched, Landed and Exploded
Two earlier flights of the Starship rocket crashed spectacularly. This one returned to the ground in one piece, then blew up. Read more...
Here is What We Know About the Rollout of the Johnson Johnson Vaccine.
Much is still to be determined about how this new tool will be used, but some things are already clear. Read more...
Irv Cross, First Black Network TV Sports Analyst, Dies at 81
After playing defensive back in the N.F.L., he made history when he joined CBS Sports pregame show, The NFL Today. Read more...
Didier Deschamps Antoine Griezmann's France future is not in doubt despite poor form for Barcelona
Griezmann has scored just six times in LaLiga this season and has failed to find the back of the net in his last eight games - bringing about concerns for future with Les Bleus as the Euros approach. Read more...
Simply Naked Fury at Dutch kids' TV show featuring nude adults answering questions about the body
A promotion for the programme called 'Simply Naked', which is set to be televised by the public broadcaster NOS, showed a group of adults disrobing in front of an audience of primary school children. Read more...
World's first space HOTEL to begin construction in low Earth orbit in 2025
Developed by the Orbital Assembly Corporation (OAC), the Voyager Station could be operational as early as 2027, with the infrastructure built in orbit around the Earth. Read more...
Inside the Lincoln Projects Secrets, Side Deals and Scandals
A civil war broke out in the group as it antagonized Donald Trump, with leaders splintering over financial arrangements and revelations of online harassment by a top official. Read more...
Fresh twist in the case of missing woman Janine Vaughan,
The family of a woman who vanished after getting into a car outside a nightclub nearly 20 years ago believe she knew her killer. Read more...