Row erupts over decision to rename road which honoured British general after the founder of Sikhism 

A London council has been hit by a backlash after renaming a road that honoured the hero of Lucknow after the founder of Sikhism.    A section of Havelock Road – named after Major General Sir Henry Havelock – was rebranded as Guru Nanak Road in Southall, Ealing, on Monday.  The new road sign has sparked a furious … Read more

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is elected ‘general secretary’ of Workers’ Party

A Kim Jong Promot-UN!: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is elected ‘general secretary’ of Workers’ Party – the same title held by his father and grandfather, up from mere ‘Chairman’ before Kim Jong Un was given a new title, ‘general secretary’ of the Workers’ Party  Appointment is largely symbolic, apparently aimed at bolstering his … Read more

General Hospital and As The World Turns actor John Reilly has died at 84

Soap opera star John Reilly has died at 84 … and his daughter says ‘the brightest light in the world has gone out’ By Dailymail.com Reporter Published: 23:41 GMT, 10 January 2021 | Updated: 23:41 GMT, 10 January 2021 Soap opera star John Reilly has died at 84, according to his daughter Caitlin Reilly. ‘John … Read more

Iran issues second arrest warrant for Trump over drone strike that killed top general Soleimani

Iran today issued Donald Trump with a second arrest warrant for the drone strike that killed top general Qasem Soleimani.  Trump along with 47 other US officials were the subject of an Interpol ‘red notice’ request for their involvement in the drone strike in Baghdad last year.   ‘The Islamic Republic of Iran is very seriously following up … Read more

G4S denies providing US forces with information on Iranian general Qassem Soleimani 

British security firm G4S denies providing US forces with information so they could assassinate top Iranian general Qassem Soleimani G4S denied allegations they tipped American forces off about Iranian General General Qassem Soleimani was blown up by missiles last January He was killed near Baghdad airport, which G4S handles security for By Dora Allday For … Read more

Knighthood for sacked Attorney General Geoffrey Cox QC… and a £1million Conservative Party donor

Knighthood for sacked Attorney General Geoffrey Cox QC… and a £1million Conservative Party donor Geoffrey Cox was sacked from the Cabinet by Boris Johnson earlier this year MP and barrister reportedly provoked PM’s wrath ahead of reshuffle in February Guy Weston, a major donor of at least £1m to the party, is knighted for his … Read more

Tricky general knowledge quiz covers everything from geography to anatomy

How good is YOUR general knowledge? Quiz on topics including geography, history and literature will put you to the test Tricky 10-question quiz was shared on US-based trivia website Playbuzz The general knowledge quiz has questions on a variety of topics and subjects Its creator claims the challenge is so difficult that no one will … Read more

New York attorney general launches massive antitrust suit against Facebook

Forty-six states and the Federal Trade Commission have filed massive antitrust lawsuits against Facebook, seeking to force the company to divest major acquisitions such as Instagram and WhatsApp. The suit filed on Wednesday in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia is spearheaded by New York Attorney General Letitia James, and joined by 45 … Read more

Video game players are NOT typically obese, but are healthier than the general public, study reveals

Video game players are NOT typically obese, but are healthier and in better shape than the general public, esports study reveals A survey of 1,400 gamers reveals they may be healthier than the general public They are 21% more likely to have a healthier weight than the average person Players are 7.8% more likely to … Read more

Attorney General Suella Braverman, 40, announces she is expecting a baby next year

By SOPHIE LAW FOR MAILONLINE  Attorney General Suella Braverman, the daughter of immigrant parents who built a new life in Britain, enjoyed a meteoric rise to the Cabinet at the age of just 39. Her elevation to Cabinet level as the Prime minister’s most senior legal advisor is a surprise choice to replace Geoffrey Cox … Read more