Dramatic ‘Ring of fire’ solar eclipse thrills skywatchers as it casts shadow

A dramatic ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse appeared in the skies above Africa and Asia this morning as the Earth, Moon and Sun aligned. The display, dubbed an annular eclipse, happens when the Moon is at the furthest point from Earth in its orbit, meaning it only blocks out 99 per cent of the sun’s … Read more

The Bold and the Beautiful producer reveals the cast’s partners will serve as love scene doubles

The long-running soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful announced on Monday that they would be the first United States TV show to resume production, and they’re doing so with a unique twist. The show’s executive producer, Bradley Bell, revealed in a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter that some of the safety precautions including bringing … Read more

Study casts doubt over hydroxychloroquine’s potential for treating coronavirus

Hydroxychlorouquine, the malaria drug touted by Trump as a ‘game-changer’ for treating coronavirus, may impair the ability of patients’ immune systems to fight off the infection, a new review suggests.  Harvard scientists analyzed a wide array of clinical trials as well as anecdotal reports from various doctors that suggested the drug could help coronavirus patient.  … Read more

Pregnant sisters Chloe and Lauryn Goodman make plaster casts of their blossoming baby bumps

The sisters Goodman have marked their pregnancies by making plaster casts of their burgeoning baby bumps as a momento. In a video posted by Lauryn, 29, and re-shared by Chloe, 26, the reality starlets were seen shedding their clothes in a kitchen, covered in clay. The footage – which will have been shot pre-lockdown – … Read more

Lockdown casts an eerie silence over the world’s noisiest places 

Lockdown casts an eerie silence over the world’s noisiest places: London’s Covent Garden, New York’s Times Square and Kolkata in India fall quiet as crowds stay home amid pandemic Recording captured sound of birds and dogs barking at major landmarks Cities across the world have been forced into lockdown due to coronavirus Sounds of street … Read more

SEBASTIAN SHAKESPEARE:Laura Carmichael casts off her corsets to star in modern-day thriller 

Downton Abbey turned her into a star, but Laura Carmichael claims she’s ignoring advice given by its creator to stick to period dramas Downton Abbey turned her into a star, but Laura Carmichael claims she’s ignoring advice given by its creator to stick to period dramas. The actress played dowdy middle sister Lady Edith in the … Read more

Scientist casts doubt on how coronavirus is spread

A leading scientist has cast doubts on how the coronavirus is spreading across the globe as a team of experts prepare to head out to a village that has been dubbed ‘Germany’s Wuhan’, where they hope to unlock vital information about the bug. Prof Hendrik Streeck, director of the Institute of Virology at the University … Read more

Married At First Sight: Coronavirus destroys cast’s dreams of becoming celebrities

How coronavirus has destroyed the Married At First Sight cast’s dreams of becoming celebrities and cashing in on reality show fame By Joshua Fox For Daily Mail Australia Published: 22:22 GMT, 22 March 2020 | Updated: 22:31 GMT, 22 March 2020 Coronavirus has destroyed the Married At First Sight cast’s dreams of launching celebrity careers … Read more

Coronavirus crisis casts cloud over Rishi Sunak’s first Budget

Coronavirus crisis casts cloud over Rishi Sunak’s first Budget but pledge to raise national insurance threshold will likely go ahead By Alex Brummer for the Daily Mail Published: 21:52 GMT, 6 March 2020 | Updated: 21:52 GMT, 6 March 2020 The Chancellor Rishi Sunak will deliver next Wednesday’s Budget against the most uncertain economic backdrop … Read more

Emmanuel Macron casts doubt on Boris Johnson’s hopes of striking a Brexit trade deal by December

‘It’s going to be tense’: Emmanuel Macron casts doubt on Boris Johnson’s hopes of striking a Brexit trade deal by December and sets stage for showdown over fisheries Whitehall and Brussels trade negotiators will lock horns next month for talks  PM has promised to rip up any agreement which shackles UK to EU rule book   … Read more