Insurers threaten to sue the same companies taking them to court over business interruption claims

Insurers are threatening to sue the very same companies taking them to court over unpaid business interruption claims.  In recent weeks there has been a series of disagreements between firms forced to close due to coronavirus and the insurers refusing to pay out their business interruption claims.    Policyholders are taking Hiscox to court in a class action … Read more

Extinct ‘extra-terrestrial equivalent of the Rhine’ spotted on Mars

‘Extra-terrestrial equivalent of the Rhine’: First evidence of a major RIVER on Mars is discovered in 3.7 billion-years-old sedimentary rocks preserved in exposed cliff-faces Astronomers studied a 650ft cliff face in a crater on the surface of Mars  It had marks which revealed a river flowed there around 3.7billion years ago   It is unknown how … Read more

Doctors say they’re inundated with calls about COVID toes from people with no other symptoms

Doctors are being ‘inundated’ with calls about ‘COVID toes’ from people whose only coronavirus symptoms are bruises and rashes on their feet A new symptom of the coronavirus – bruising, rashes and lesions on the feet – has been dubbed ‘COVID toes’ They generally appear in children and teenagers who don’t have any other symptoms … Read more

Two US ‘mercenaries’ are arrested after failed attempt ‘to kill’ Venezuela’s President Maduro

Two U.S. citizens were arrested in Venezuela Monday among a group of ‘mercenaries’ aiming to capture the Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, the socialist leader has claimed. Luke Denman, 34, and Airan Berry, 41, both former U.S. special forces soldiers, were identified by Maduro during a press conference a day after Venezuelan authorities said they foiled … Read more

Moment out-of-control Range Rover smashes into a lamp-post

Out-of-control Range Rover smashes into a lamp-post and ricochets off sending smoke and shattered car parts spinning across the street Vehicle was flung across road by the force of the impact in Purley, south London Crash happened 15 minutes after police were called to a car robbery nearby Officers are seeking two men who are … Read more

Inside the £8.4k-a-night luxury Cape Town villa that featured in the latest Made in Chelsea episode

It’s vacationing that’s fit for the SW3 elite. Here MailOnline Travel offers a tour of the stunning Cape Town villa – called Moondance Villa – that appeared in last night’s explosive Made In Chelsea episode. The luxurious property, which costs up to £8,452 a night in peak season, caters to well-heeled travellers, with top-notch amenities … Read more

Jason Manford reveals disappointment after being rejected for a job by Tesco

Jason Manford has revealed his application to work as a driver for his local Tesco supermarket has been rejected.  The comedian, 38, said he was ‘livid’ that the store had declined his application and admitted that he was ‘only trying to do his bit’ amid the coronavirus pandemic. The star’s post, which appeared to be … Read more

Italian island Elba promises to refund tourists the cost of their hotel if it RAINS

Italian island promises to refund tourists the cost of their hotel if it RAINS during their stay Island of Elba, off the coast of Tuscany, has launched the ‘Elba No Rain’ campaign Tourists are refunded a night’s stay if it rains for two consecutive hours in a day  The rain must fall between 10am and … Read more