Saturday, 10 February 2018

Catastrophe actor Rob Delaney's son dies of cancer aged two

Catastrophe star Rob Delaney, who has revealed his two-year-old son, Henry, died from cancer in January, 11 March 2016
Rob Delaney said the NHS nurses and doctors who cared for his son were "heroes"
US actor and comedian Rob Delaney has revealed that his two-year-old son Henry has died after spending half his life battling a cancerous brain tumour.
Mr Delaney, who lives in London and is best known for starring in the British sitcom Catastrophe, announced the "very sad news" in a Facebook post on Friday.
"I will endeavour to not go mad with grief," he wrote, adding: "We had so many wonderful adventures together."

North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un has invited South Korea's President Moon Jae-in to Pyongyang.

North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un has invited South Korea's President Moon Jae-in to Pyongyang.
It would be the first summit in more than a decade between Korean leaders.
Mr Moon said the Koreas should "make it happen" and encouraged the north to return to negotiations with the US.

Syria war: Israeli fighter jet crashes under Syria fire, military says

Crash site of an Israeli F-16 jet in northern Israel. Photo: 10 February 2018
The Israeli F-16 jet crashed near a village in northern Israel
An Israeli F-16 fighter jet has crashed amid Syrian anti-aircraft fire after an offensive against Iranian targets in Syria, the Israeli military says.
The two pilots parachuted to safety before the crash in northern Israel. It is believed to be the first time Israel has lost a jet in the Syrian conflict.

Sunday, 4 February 2018

Why Rihanna was Arsenal's "lucky charm" in 5-1 Everton thrashing

Rihanna smiling to camera

Rihanna has emerged as the unlikely inspiration behind Arsenal's thumping 5-1 win against Everton.
The singer was at the Emirates to watch the match and enjoy the Gunner's work, work, work, work, work ethic.
After the match, she posed with midfielder, Mesut Ozil, who described her as the team's "lucky charm".

Theresa May's plan to end intimidation in politics

Theresa May
The prime minister is set to announce a crackdown on the intimidation of political candidates, 100 years after some women got the vote.
Theresa May will make an appeal for "tolerance and respect" and say it is unacceptable for anyone to face threats over their political view.
She will consider a new offence to protect politicians and their families.
report previously found women, ethnic minority and gay candidates were most likely to be targets of abuse.