Lord Byron’s relatives led lives even more scandalous than his own

The scandalous lives of Lord Byron’s relatives have been exposed in a new book – including a great-uncle dubbed the ‘Wicked Lord’ who killed a cousin and abducted an actress. The poet, who was dubbed ‘mad, bad and dangerous to know’ by his lover Lady Caroline Lamb in 1812, is well known for his own … Read more

Lockdown rebels are risking lives for a taste of freedom, writes PAUL BRACCHI

Twelve cyclists ride in formation in London’s Regent’s Park. It was, as far as they were concerned, just a normal Saturday. What other conclusion can be drawn from the picture of them pedalling furiously through the beauty spot seemingly without a care? On the day the coronavirus pandemic claimed 708 lives in Britain, they and … Read more

Surgeon General Jerome Adams: This will be ‘hardest and the saddest week of most Americans’ lives’

Jerome Adams, the U.S. Surgeon General, said Sunday the next two weeks will be the ‘hardest and saddest’ of most Americans’ lives as the deaths from coronavirus are expected to peak next Thursday. ‘This is going to be the hardest and the saddest week of most Americans’ lives, quite frankly,’ Adams told Fox News Sunday. … Read more

China’s toxic lackey: The head of the WHO stands accused of putting lives at risk

The Great Hall of the People has held many historic events since it was built six decades ago as a symbol of Communist Party power, ranging from the pomp of state funerals to a giant banquet during Richard Nixon’s famous 1973 visit. So as deaths started to spiral in China from coronavirus and fear grew … Read more

When the school run looks like this… Inside the lives of uber-rich kids

Private members’ club playdates, bespoke designer wardrobes and a personal bodyguard… Sadie Nicholas gets a peek into the rarefied life of a billionaire’s child   ‘These children are surrounded by staff yet, ironically, they are often lonely’ When personal bodyguard Leanne* arrived to meet her client one afternoon, she was informed of an impromptu change of … Read more

Coronavirus lockdown slashes air pollution in China by 25% ‘and could 36,000 lives a month’

Emissions Carbon dioxide Carbon dioxide (CO2) is one of the biggest contributors to global warming. After the gas is released into the atmosphere it stays there, making it difficult for heat to escape – and warming up the planet in the process.  It is primarily released from burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil and … Read more

Jamie-Lynn Sigler expresses gratitude to medical staff ‘risking their lives daily for us’

Jamie-Lynn Sigler expresses gratitude to medical staff ‘risking their lives daily for us’ after actress leaves her ‘quarantine bubble’ to pick up MS medication By David Lawrance For Dailymail.com Published: 01:19 BST, 2 April 2020 | Updated: 01:19 BST, 2 April 2020 Jamie-Lynn Sigler expressed her gratitude for medical staff working amid the coronavirus pandemic … Read more

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s new chief of staff hails their ‘deep commitment to improving lives’

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s new chief-of-staff has released a gushing statement about the couple’s ‘deep commitment to improving lives’ as the Sussexes break away from monarchy and start their life in California. Catherine St-Laurent, who was recently hired for their non-profit enterprise, shared a statement with Harper’s Bazaar, about her work with the  Duke, 35, … Read more

Will cancelled cancer operations put patients’ lives at risk?

On March 18, Beth Purvis was due to have a 19mm tumour removed from her right lung. The operation was part of a four-year ordeal to keep her advanced bowel cancer at bay. But a week before she was due to have her potentially life-saving operation, Beth received a phone call to tell her it … Read more

Vatican worker who lives in the same residence as Pope Francis ‘tests positive for coronavirus’

Vatican worker who lives in the same residence as Pope Francis ‘tests positive for coronavirus’ Clergyman has lived at Saint Martha’s guest house in the Holy See for years Unnamed individual’s symptoms have caused him to be hospitalised in Rome Pontiff also works in Saint Martha’s guest house and takes his meals there Coronavirus symptoms: … Read more