Boris Johnson defies Nicola Sturgeon to visit Scotland in RAF jet

Boris Johnson got the all-clear to visit Scotland today from police after independence-supporting nationalists tried to report the Prime Minister for breaching lockdown rules. Police Scotland said it had received several complaints after the Prime Minister flew from London in an RAF jet to Glasgow in defiance of Nicola Sturgeon’s warning to stay away. But it … Read more

Boris Johnson defies Nicola Sturgeon to visit Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon (pictured at her daily briefing yesterday) has attacked Boris Johnson over his visit to Scotland Boris Johnson is defying Nicola Sturgeon to visit Scotland today as he pleads for people to shun her independence drive. The PM is travelling north of the border despite the First Minister swiping that it is not an … Read more

Miracle baby defies the odds to beat E. coli, sepsis and Covid-19 in two months

A miracle baby who was born 15 weeks prematurely and weighed just 1lb 11oz has defied the odds to beat E. coli, sepsis and Covid-19. Archie Edwards left his parents Sheree Murray and Robert Edwards, both 21, fearing he was going to die after he was born without a heartbeat at Burnley General Hospital in … Read more

Vladimir Putin defies health rumours by dipping into freezing waters

Vladimir Putin has defied rumours about the state of his health by taking a dip in icy waters near Moscow to mark the Orthodox Epiphany. The 68-year-old Russian president looked fit and healthy in tight blue swimming trunks as he dunked in a pool, repeatedly crossing himself, in footage released today.   He was taking part … Read more

Putin defies rumours about his health by dipping into freezing waters to mark Orthodox Epiphany 

Putin defies rumours about his health by dipping into freezing waters in -17C temperatures to mark Orthodox Epiphany Vladimir Putin is seen immersing himself in icy water in a video released today It comes amid rumours regarding the state of the 68-year-old leader’s health  The ritual was to mark the Epiphany when Russian Orthodox Christians celebrate … Read more

Covid-19 Mexico: Politician defies restrictions with 500-guest party

A politician in the running for a governor’s seat in Mexico held a party with 500 guests to celebrate his birthday despite a ban on gatherings due to a surge in  COVID-19 infections in the country.   who in the past was accused rape and of being tied to a drug cartel and an American-born drug … Read more

Young Brit Francesca Jones defies to storm into the main draw of the Australian Open

Young Brit Francesca Jones – who is missing two fingers and three toes because of a rare condition – storms into the main draw of the Australian Open, defying the doctors who told her to FORGET a tennis career Brit Francesca Jones has booked herself a place in Australian Open main draw She was born … Read more

Oxford University college defies calls to remove statue of slave owner from its library

Oxford University college defies calls to remove statue of slave owner Christopher Codrington from its library after agreeing to change room’s name The Barbados governor bequeathed £10,000 to All Souls College upon his death A marble statue of Codrington has stood in the library since the 18th century The graduate college has reviewed its links … Read more

Pence publicly DEFIES Trump’s demand to block Biden’s confirmation

Mike Pence said Wednesday he will defy Donald Trump’s demand that he overturn the election, vowing he will heed to the constitution, adding ‘So Help Me God’ – in a letter sent at exactly the same time as the president threatened him at a wild rally in Washington D.C. Trump told thousands of supporters just … Read more

Mike Pence publicly DEFIES Trump’s demand to block Joe Biden’s confirmation

Vice President Mike Pence said Wednesday he will not follow President Donald Trump’s demand that he overturn the election, vowing he will heed to the constitution, adding ‘So Help Me God.’ Pence sent a letter to the 535 senators and representatives on Capitol Hill ahead of his presiding over the Joint Session that will certify … Read more