U2 rockstar Adam Clayton and his wife Mariana Teixeira de Carvalho have announced their divorce (Picture: Han Myung-Gu/WireImage) U2 bassist Adam Clayton and his wife of 10 years, Mariana Teixeira de Carvalho, have ‘amicably divorced’. The 64-year-old rocker and lawyer Mariana, thought to be 45, have been married since 2013 when they tied the knot […]
Stephen Maguire downs Shaun Murphy in high-intensity Crucible showdown
Stephen Maguire has roared into the quarter-finals in Sheffield (Picture: Getty Images) Stephen Maguire is into the quarter-finals of the World Snooker Championship after an impressive 13-8 win over old rival Shaun Murphy at the Crucible. It was an emotional match between the two, with Murphy fist pumping to the crowd after winning some frames […]
Gay sex between animals evolved for a very important reason
Primates often engage in same-sex sex (Picture: Getty) Homosexual behaviour between animals may have evolved to ‘keep the peace’ in species where social conflict can lead to death. Sex between same-sex couples has been reported in more than 1,500 animal species, including all the main groups of vertebrates, such as fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and […]
Your Horoscope This Week: April 28 To May 4
ILLUSTRATED BY SUCHET INUTHAI As April transitions into May, all zodiac signs should celebrate the fact that we’ve made it through Mercury retrograde in Aries. We’ll continue to feel the post-shadow effects until May 7, but this week will already feel significantly lighter when it comes to communication, travel, and tech matters. On the 29th […]
I thought I’d rented a room to a nice young woman. Then I found out who her boyfriend was
Geoff found drugs, merchandise and knives in the room (Picture: Geoff Sober) Looking around the small double room, I surveyed the damage done by my previous tenants – the ones I had to bribe to leave. My stomach churned. Sifting through the trash felt like decluttering the bowels of hell – stolen box sets, perfume, […]
Woman, 101, keeps being mistaken for a baby in airline mix-up
The ongoing issue with American Airlines’ systems means Patricia keeps being mistaken for a baby (Picture: AP) A 101-year-old woman keeps confusing cabin crew staff when they visit her seat expecting a baby to be sat there. Patricia keeps being put down as a one-year-old baby because American Airlines’ systems can’t understand that she was […]
David Moyes calls Liverpool’s Jurgen Klopp ‘daddy’ in X-rated tribute
David Moyes has left fans open-mouthed with his Jurgen Klopp tribute (Picture: Getty) West Ham boss David Moyes has sent a bizarre, X-rated farewell message to Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, calling him ‘daddy’ in a strange tribute. Moyes’ side hosted Liverpool at the London Stadium on Saturday, with the Premier League clash ending in a […]
The UK will develop hypersonic missiles to ‘catch up’ with China and Russia
The UK is aiming to catch up with China and Russia (Pictures: Getty/Air Force) The UK is aiming to develop high tech hypersonic missiles by the end of the decade in a bid to catch up with other countries. Iain Boyd, Professor of Aerospace Engineering Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder has explained the […]
BBC ‘warned Huw Edwards about online behaviour two years before scandal’
The newsreader recently resigned from the broadcaster after 40 years (Picture: Chris Jackson/PA Wire) The The newsreader recently resigned from the broadcaster after 40 years (Picture: Chris Jackson/PA Wire) The BBC spoke to Huw Edwards about his online conduct two years before he was named as the presenter who had been suspended by the corporation […]
Flight attendant calls out ‘disturbing’ bathroom habit passengers have on planes
Are you guilty of doing this? (Picture: Getty Images) For many, attempting to join the mile-high club, or getting too drunk on planes are often seen as the worst things holidaymakers can do on flights. However, it turns out that there are actually some other more disturbing passenger habits that flight attendants are fed up […]
Word Game: April 28, 2024
TODAY’S WORD — GLYCERINE (GLYCERINE: GLIS-er-in: A sweet syrupy alcohol typically obtained in the process of making soap.) Average mark 50 words Time limit 60 minutes Can you find 61 or more words in GLYCERINE? TODAY’S WORD — GLYCERINE gene generic genic genie genre girl glee glen green grey grin gyre leer leering leery lice […]
Horoscopes April 28, 2024: Jessica Alba, opportunity is knocking
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jessica Alba, 43; Penelope Cruz, 50; Jay Leno, 74; Ann-Margret, 83. Happy Birthday: Express yourself and speak passionately about your concerns, dreams and desires. Find out where you stand and adjust to what you discover, and you’ll position yourself for success. Take the initiative to collect your thoughts, plan your […]