Muslim pilgrims circled Islam’s holiest site along socially distanced paths Sunday in the final ritual of the hajj, the smallest in modern history as Saudi authorities sought to prevent a coronavirus outbreak. Only up to 10,000 Muslims took part in the hajj, a far cry from the 2.5 million who took part in the five-day … Read more
In the blasted landscape of a near-deserted Wembley, in front of the blank gaze of battalions of empty seats at the first FA Cup Final to be played without fans, an Arsenal team that has been withering and dying bloomed again like a red rose in a desert. This is a cold climate for football … Read more
Sing like no-one’s listening: FA Cup final opens to bizarre scene of Emeli Sande performing much-loved Abide With Me to empty stadium Multi-million-selling pop star Emile Sande sang from the top of empty Wembley Performance was pre-recorded but played inside stadium on the big screen One viewer said ‘It showed how the pandemic has … Read more
Naya Rivera’s guest judge appearance in a yet-to-be-released episode of Sugar Rush is ‘believed to be her final TV appearance’ according to Deadline. The actress, who tragically drowned earlier this month, filmed her episode of the Netflix baking competition reality show in February, according to the industry news site. Rivera’s episode is scheduled to be … Read more
Johnny Depp received a rapturous welcome from fans today as he arrived at the High Court for the final day of his libel trial against The Sun, in which he is looking to claim £350,000 in damages. The Pirates of the Caribbean star missed yesterday’s hearing but was greeted on arrival this morning by dozens … Read more
Rachael Finch lost her grandmother, who died on her 95th birthday, on Sunday. And on Monday evening, the 32-year-old shared her final video with her beloved Nan, during a previous visit. In the clip, the model asks her Ukrainian-born grandmother what her favourite foods are. Moving: Rachael Finch lost her grandmother, who died on her 95th … Read more
My firm wants to cut my pay by a fifth – will this hit my final salary pension too? Steve Webb replies By Steve Webb for This Is Money Published: 07:31 BST, 27 July 2020 | Updated: 07:42 BST, 27 July 2020 I am nearly 56 years old and have had a final salary pension … Read more
Finding Freedom author Omid Scobie claims Duchess of Cambridge ‘snubbed’ Meghan Markle and hints at racist attitudes among courtiers as he says some ‘may like to take a look at how they view the world’ The author of an explosive book claimed Meghan faced racism while in the UK Omid Scobie claimed Meghan was snubbed … Read more
This time last year, Boris Johnson marched into the summer recess with the lumbering swagger of an all-conquering prizefighter. In his first appearance in the Commons as Prime Minister, he pummelled Jeremy Corbyn through the ropes. Battered. Banjaxed. Jezza looked so punch drunk it’s a mercy he didn’t require smelling salts. Boris rarely emerges quite … Read more
Former Glee star Dean Geyer has revealed he filmed his final scenes for the hit musical series with Naya Rivera and Cory Monteith – both who have since passed away. Appearing on Today Extra on Wednesday, the actor, 32, explained that his last memories on the show back in 2012 were even more chilling given … Read more