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Madeleine McCann
New suspect identified in Madeleine McCann case
The 43-year-old German was seen driving a camper van in the resort where she disappeared, police say. Continue reading on BBC News.
Madeleine McCann: German paedophile identified as new prime ...
Man in jail on another charge was living near where toddler vanished in Portugal in 2007. Continue reading on The Guardian.
John Boyega
Watch John Boyega's Rousing Black Lives Matter Speech
Let's show our brothers and sisters around the world that we have their back!” the Star Wars actor said. Continue reading on Vanity Fair.
George Floyd protest: John Boyega gives emotional speech at Black ...
The Star Wars actor recalled the deaths of Stephen Lawrence, Sandra Bland and Trayvon Martin in his rousing call to action. Continue reading on Sky News.
2nd degree murders
Ugly clashes at No10 as barriers hurled at Downing Street after day ...
DEREK Chauvin, the disgraced police officer accused of pressing his knee against George Floyd's neck for nearly nine minutes, has now been charged with ... Continue reading on The Sun.
3 Other Fired Cops Charged In George Floyd Death; Derek Chauvin ...
Prosecutors today upgraded a charge of second degree murder against former Minneapolis cop Derek Chauvin in the killing of George Floyd, and added new ... Continue reading on Deadline.
Bradley Walsh
Bradley Walsh: Happy 60th Birthday, review: Walsh deserves better ...
As tributes go, Bradley Walsh: Happy 60th Birthday was the equivalent of opening a shiny-wrapped present to discover a pair of your own socks lifted from the ... Continue reading on Telegraph.co.uk.
Bradley Walsh reveals weight struggle ahead of 60th birthday
The Chase star Bradley Walsh has gained weight during the pandemic. Continue reading on HELLO!.
Chester Zoo
Chester Zoo 'at risk of extinction' as gates remain closed
One of the UK's largest zoos is “at risk of extinction” after losing millions of pounds as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading on expressandstar.com.
Cost of lockdown puts zoo 'at risk of extinction'
The coronavirus lockdown has left Chester Zoo facing a £24m debt by the end of 2020, its boss says. Continue reading on BBC News.
Keir Starmer
Starmer accuses PM of ignoring virus help offer
Boris Johnson said the Labour leader's attacks on government were undermining "public trust and confidence". Continue reading on BBC News.
PMQs verdict: Boris Johnson attacks Keir Starmer for doing his job
Prime minister criticising opposition leader for, well, opposing the government is lame at best of times. Continue reading on The Guardian.
Molly-Mae Hague puppy
Molly-Mae Hague tearfully reveals she thought puppy Mr Chai's ...
Love Island 's Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury tearfully discussed their puppy Mr Chai's death on Wednesday, with social media star Molly thinking the ... Continue reading on Daily Mail.
Molly Mae Hague dog dies days after she gets Mr Chai for birthday
Love Island's Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury have confirmed their dog Mr Chai has died, just six days after they got him. Continue reading on Metro.
Cardinal
Cardinal review – so cold even the murderers need snowsuits
The unforgiving chill of Northern Ontario brings a touch of Scandi-noir class to the familiar plots of murder, kidnap and unfulfilled sexual tensions in this quality ... Continue reading on The Guardian.
Cardinal, BBC Two, review: Canadian crime drama was chilly ...
Billy Campbell and Karine Vanasse play detectives in this gloomy Canadian crime drama, which has switched from BBC4 to BBC2. Continue reading on iNews.
Hyde Park
George Floyd London protests: Thousands gather in Hyde Park
CityAM - Thousands of people descended on Hyde Park this afternoon to take part in protests organised by Black Lives Matter London. Continue reading on City A.M..
John Boyega gives powerful speech at Hyde Park Black Lives ...
Star Wars actor John Boyega has given an emotional speech at a Hyde Park demonstration about the death of George Floyd in the US. Boyega joined ... Continue reading on Evening Standard.
David Dorn
David Dorn: Retired St. Louis Police captain was killed after ...
A retired police captain fatally shot during looting in St. Louis was passionate about helping young people and would have forgiven those behind the violence on ... Continue reading on CNN.
George Floyd protests: Live news updates of protests today
Live protest news from June 3, 2020. Find out where the protests are today, get the latest protest updates and understand the curfew changes in the U.S.. Continue reading on NBCNews.com (blog).
Alok Sharma
Sharma self-isolates after falling ill in Commons
Business Secretary Alok Sharma is self-isolating at home after becoming unwell in Parliament. Mr Sharma looked uncomfortable while taking part in a debate ... Continue reading on BBC News.
Business secretary tested for Covid-19 after feeling ill during ...
Alok Sharma self-isolating after feeling unwell while delivering statement on Wednesday. Continue reading on The Guardian.
Melania Trump
What's the Opposite of Smizing? Let's Ask Melania Trump!
How did that song go? “Smile, though your heart is aching / Smile, even though it's breaking / When there are clouds in the sky / you'll get by.” You can read ... Continue reading on Vanity Fair.
What Melania Trump's fake smile secretly says about Donald Trump ...
EXCLUSIVE: Donald Trump was caught on camera telling his wife Melania to smile when they visited a Catholic shrine during the Black Lives Matter protests ... Continue reading on Mirror.co.uk.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong visas: why is the UK standing up to China now?
Boris Johnson is gambling on a move that could hurt Beijing and alienate his voters. Continue reading on The Guardian.
HSBC publicly supports China's national security law for Hong Kong
HSBC has openly supported the national security law China is imposing on Hong Kong, breaking the bank's silence on the legislation opposed by the UK ... Continue reading on Financial Times.
Emma Watson
Emma Watson responds to criticism for her support of George Floyd
The actress was criticised for including white borders on black squares she posted online in a tribute to the Black Lives Matter movement. Continue reading on Telegraph.co.uk.
George Floyd death: Harry Potter star Emma Watson responds to ...
The Harry Potter star has been criticised for posting three black squares on her Instagram with white backgrounds. Continue reading on Sky News.
Priti Patel
Pressure grows on Priti Patel after Vallance avoids full backing for ...
Priti Patel faces mounting calls to publish the scientific advice behind the 14-day quarantine period for new arrivals to the UK, after the government's chief ... Continue reading on The Guardian.
Priti Patel presses on with UK quarantine programme
Home secretary says measures essential to prevent second wave of coronavirus. Continue reading on Financial Times.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor
Ellis-Bextor taken to A&E after bike accident
The pop star was taken to hospital after falling off the Thames towpath while riding her bike. Continue reading on BBC News.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor ends up in A&E after 'gory' bike accident
The Murder On The Dancefloor singer told fans she was 'glued back together' in hospital after taking a tumble on the Thames Path. Continue reading on Sky News.
MacDONALD
Jamie MacDonald would jump at chance of Hearts return after ...
JAMIE MacDONALD admits he would jump at the opportunity to return to Hearts following his Kilmarnock exit. Continue reading on HeraldScotland.
Kilmarnock keeper Jamie MacDonald rejects contract to put family first
JAMIE MacDONALD is taking a big gamble leaving Kilmarnock. But he says he had to put family before football for the first time. Kilmarnock keeper Jamie ... Continue reading on The Scottish Sun.
Adama Traore
Paris protest against the death of black man Adama Traoré at the ...
Paris protest against the death of black man Adama Traoré at the hands of police echo those for George Floyd in America A PARIS protest got out of control ... Continue reading on Euro Weekly News.
Photos: Paris protests 2016 custody death of black man Adama ...
Adama Traore, a 24-year-old Frenchman, was pinned to the ground by three police officers in July 2016 and died in handcuffs in the police van. Continue reading on INSIDER.
Spike Lee
Spike Lee calls Donald Trump a “gangster” over protests response
Spike Lee has spoken out against Donald Trump's response to the nationwide protests following the death of George Floyd, calling him a "gangster" Continue reading on NME.com.
Lee calls Trump a 'gangster' for protest response
Director Spike Lee says there are "so many" reasons for those taking part in protests to be angry. Continue reading on BBC News.
Asian hornet
Asian hornets: how to spot the garden predator that threatens to ...
British beekeepers are urging the public to be vigilant for sightings of Asian hornets, and report nests as quickly as possible. Continue reading on Telegraph.co.uk.
Keep your eyes peeled for Asian Hornets to help protect Isle of ...
Where the Isle of Wight leads, Britain follows. If you listen to the national news you may have heard this morning an item about mainland fears of invading Asian ... Continue reading on On The Wight.