A woman has been gang raped by a group of men in a Manchester park in what police have called a “truly horrendous” attack. The victim, in her 20s, was set upon in Kirkup Gardens in the city’s Wythenshawe area at 12.30am on Tuesday.
Rooibos tea is made using leaves from a shrub called Aspalathus linearis, which is usually grown on the western coast of South Africa. The herbal tea is loaded with properties that researchers believe can bolster the body’s defences against heart disease and cancer. Evidence of
Mouth-watering delicious and the perfect dinner treat, Domino’s pizzas are loved by the country. And now the pizza chain has just launched a brand-new addition, the Meatball Marinara. With over 20 pizzas on the menu, Domino’s is one of the nation’s most popular restaurants.
Opening exactly a year after the UK government advised people to start wearing face coverings in public, a new exhibition plots the risky journey of the face mask from health necessity to fashion statement. Undercover, which begins online on 11 May at the Westminster
On Hydra, the Greek isle long famous for an artistic community that once included Leonard Cohen, expatriates are not having a good pandemic. Roger Green, a British writer who has lived on the island since the early 90s, says some are afraid
The UK’s biggest building society is increasing the sums it is willing to lend first-time buyers in a move it said would enable homeownership for many people who have been frozen out of the market. Nationwide will allow new buyers to take
YouTube has restricted the ability for popular makeup vlogger James Charles to make money from the online video platform, following underage sexting and grooming allegations. Charles who is a beauty influencer with 25.5 million subscribers on YouTube, has been accused by more
For almost 10 years, the clock hanging in Bunshun Sakano’s temple was a reminder of the day nature’s force came close to destroying his community. The clock, which is thought to be about 100 years old, stopped ticking after the north-east coast
The US coast guard and multiple other boats have rescued six people from a commercial platform vessel that capsized off the coast of Louisiana in a sudden and severe storm on Tuesday night and are still searching for more, the agency said on Wednesday.
It’s been rumoured for weeks, but Apple has finally confirmed plans to hold a major launch event. The Californian company has sent out invitations to a showcase event on Tuesday April 20, 2021, where Apple is tipped to announce new gadgets as
Big European nights are a staple of Anfield folklore. Continental competition under the floodlights in front of the Kop has developed its own mystique. A belief has developed that anything is possible when the crowd and the team feed off each other.
France, Germany and the UK have warned that Iran took a dangerous step towards the production of a nuclear weapon by enriching uranium to levels for which there is no “credible civilian need”. Tehran, which claims its nuclear ambitions are limited to creating energy, announced
Ramadan has come around again as Muslims look to celebrate the second Islamic holy month under the restrictions of a global pandemic. While Ramadan was initially thought to begin on Monday, April 12, the crescent moon wasn’t sighted on time, meaning it
Black people are three times more likely to be killed on the streets of London than other ethnic groups, new figures show. Almost half of all murder victims in the capital in 2019 were Black despite them making up only 13 per
Statins are a group of medicines that can help lower the level of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in the blood. LDL cholesterol is often called the “bad” cholesterol because it collects in the walls of your blood vessels, hiking your risk of having
Whether you’re a fan of topping your mac and cheese with bacon bits, mushrooms or even some truffle oil, we all know that the best kind is the one you make from scratch. There are endless different recipes and methods for making
Last year was not a good one for denim. The pandemic catalysed an era of elasticated waists meaning jeans were relegated to the annals of pre-pandemic fashion. Sales tanked. Levi’s announced plans to cut 15% of its workforce. True Religion, Lucky Brand and
Greece will take a first step towards reopening its tourism industry by dropping quarantine rules for travellers from more than 30 nations if they’ve been vaccinated or tested negative for Covid-19. From next week, incoming citizens from across the European Union and
The property group British Land is looking to acquire more out-of-town retail parks, as it expects consumers will still want to shop at open-air locations that are accessible by car even after pandemic lockdown measures are eased. The company, which owns shopping malls including
The Eve Lom Cleanser is responsible for my love of cleansing balms. I discovered it in the early 2000s and it was the only product that loosened and removed the stubborn blackheads that had been residing in my pores for years. Additionally,
The prominent Hong Kong activist Lee Cheuk-yan has declared “history will absolve” those on trial, after he pleaded guilty with the media mogul Jimmy Lai to taking part in an unauthorised assembly. The two were facing charges alongside former Democratic party chairman Yeung Sum
The gunman who killed five people including a prominent doctor in South Carolina was former NFL pro Phillip Adams, who killed himself early Thursday, according to a source who was briefed on the investigation. The source, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he
Google has finally restarted updates for its hugely popular Chrome web browser on iPhone and iPad. The Californian company has historically rolled out a pretty strict six-week release cycle for its browser. However, that all ended back in November. For the last
It has been a long season for everyone involved in Premier League football and with Euro 2020 still to be played this summer, the end is far from sight. You could understand, though, if Marcus Rashford was feeling the effects more than most of his top-flight
Jordan’s king has claimed authorities foiled an act of sedition with the weekend arrests of a former crown prince and 17 other people, describing the events as the “most painful” ordeal of his reign. “Nothing can come close to the shock and the pain
Regularly washing all items of clothes is important because it is the only way to remove any bacteria, dirt, fleas, mites, infections, or irritants from the fabric. When we wear clothing, our sweat, hairs and dead skin cells make their way into
The Parsons Green bomber has told a judge he is “destined for hellfire” at a hearing over an alleged attack on a prison guard. Ahmed Hassan, who partially detonated a homemade device on a packed London Underground train in 2017, is accused
Adults hoping to regain a bouncing bouffant must apply 1ml of Minoxidil, twice daily, to the scalp. Improvements should be seen within the year of application, but also pay attention if it’s causing hypotension. Hypotension is the medical term to describe low blood
Spices and herbs add a much-needed zing to your dishes and are something we all seem to collect over time, often forgetting to chuck out old remains and just topping up any shakers. From oregano to cinnamon, paprika to basil, dried herbs
One of the most polarising fashions from the 2000s is making a return: the low-rise, stomach revealing jeans. Models Hailey Bieber and Bella Hadid have been seen in the style and, according to Digitalloft.co.uk, online searches have increased by 73% in the past 12 months. The trend
Germany’s health minister has said he wants to hold talks with Moscow about obtaining supplies of the Russian vaccine Sputnik V, in an effort to boost the country’s inoculation campaign. Jens Spahn said Germany would have no hesitation in acting independently of
Britain’s construction sector has had its sharpest pick-up in activity since 2014 amid signs that the domestic economy is recovering more quickly than Brexit- and pandemic-affected trade flows, new figures have shown. The latest snapshot of the construction sector, which accounts for
‘I would like my skin to look dull and flat,’ said no one ever. The desire for glowy skin is universal. In an ideal world – one where we are back at work and everyone has access to their aestheticians – you
Almost 2,000 people killed in more than 150 massacres by soldiers, paramilitaries and insurgents in Tigray have been identified by researchers studying the conflict. The oldest victims were in their 90s and the youngest were infants. The identifications are based on reports
The US Capitol in Washington DC was placed on lockdown on Friday, with staff told to “seek cover” amid reports of an “external security threat”. News organisations reported emergency vehicles at the scene with one person at least seen on a stretcher. One
Google is offering Gmail users a very nice boost that couldn’t have come at a better time. The US tech firm has just announced that it’s extending its unlimited free video calls, via Google Meet, until June 30th. That means all Gmail
Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has been to admitted to hospital as a “precaution” after testing positive for Covid-19 last week. Tendulkar had been self-isolating at home with mild symptoms of the virus, but said on Friday that he was in hospital. “As a
At the peak of Israel’s Covid vaccination drive, the halls of a huge basketball arena in Jerusalem were filled with people, each anxiously waiting up to two hours until their number was called. More than 3,000 people a day were being vaccinated
Fans of Mrs Hinch, AKA Sophie Hinchliffe, have shared their cleaning tips for removing blood stains. Mrs Hinch, who has over four million followers on Instagram, often shares her tips and tricks with her followers. Now, fans of hers have taken to social
A British drugs gang selling MDMA and ecstasy online via the dark web has been “dismantled” by police following a series of interceptions and raids, according to the National Crime Agency (NCA). Officers became suspicious and began making enquiries last summer after large parcels of MDMA destined for Europe, Asia and the
High blood pressure is a very common condition that affects more than a quarter of all adults in the UK. A handful of exercises could help to protect against high blood pressure from ever developing, however. These are the exercises you should add
Households across the UK are looking forward to a delicious roast this Easter Sunday and for many, it’ll be their first-ever attempt at a leg of lamb. If you are usually one for heading out to a pub for your roast dinners
There are few garments as polarizing as the skinny jean. On TikTok, Gen Z is saying that pin-thin denim is officially out of style—yet many millennials, who grew up with the trend in the aughts, still have a strong love for them. Personally, I am reminded
Europe may not be subject to the drastic lockdown measures introduced to combat the first wave of coronavirus a year ago, but many countries still face another Easter of greatly reduced meeting and movement. In France, new restrictions come into effect across the country
It’s time to switch to a renewable energy tariff. This is the well-meaning advice given to eco-conscious households across the country that are eager to play their part in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. About 40% of the UK’s CO2 emissions are created in
“This whole process made me and lots of other people I know suddenly aware of how crazy our lives were before lockdown,” says Isamaya Ffrench on a transatlantic call from London. We last spoke backstage at Thom Browne’s Paris show (where Browne described the makeup artist’s
Chinese celebrities and politicians are racing to distance themselves from western brands as Beijing steps up a campaign to penalise those making accusations of abuses in Xinjiang, including fashion companies that boycott the region’s cotton. Burberry was one high-profile target, as the award-winning
A Republican lawyer who advised Donald Trump on his campaign to overturn the 2020 election results is now playing a central role coordinating the Republican effort to tighten voting laws around the country. The moves comes as Trump himself signaled his support for new
Next month will mark a pivotal moment in Huawei’s history. In April the Shenzhen-based tech giant will begin their big move away from Android by launching a brand new mobile operating system – HarmonyOS. The P40 Pro and P30 Pro makers have been
Wayne Pivac said his Wales team were “over the moon” to be crowned Six Nations champions after France lost 27-23 to Scotland. Les Bleus required a bonus-point victory and a winning margin of at least 21 points from Friday evening’s rearranged clash with the Scots to