HMS Queen Elizabeth returns to Portsmouth after North Sea brush with Russian bombers

The Royal Navy’s aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth has returned to base after two Russian bombers headed straight towards it while it was part of exercises in the North Sea. Hundreds of families and well-wishers lined the harbour walls to welcome home the 65,000-tonne warship as it sailed into Portsmouth Naval Base. Earlier on Thursday, the … Read more

Anh Do’s Brush With Fame cast announced for its fifth season

From an actress, to a jockey and a prominent TV host: Anh Do’s Brush With Fame reveals the 10 celebrities cast for season five By Ali Daher For Daily Mail Australia Published: 05:26 BST, 2 August 2020 | Updated: 05:26 BST, 2 August 2020 Comedian Anh Do paints portraits of some of Australia’s most well-known celebrities … Read more

Pokémon developers release an augmented reality app to help young children brush their teeth 

Pokémon developers release an augmented reality app to teach young children how to brush their teeth The Pokémon Company announced a new AR game to help kids brush their teeth Called Pokémon Smile, the app is out now on Android and iOS devices Kids record themselves brushing their teeth and unlock new Pokémon by targeting … Read more

SEBASTIAN SHAKESPEARE: How Julian Fellowes’ brush with the law inspired Downton Abbey names 

As Julian Fellowes plots a follow-up to his hit film version of Downton Abbey, the Oscar-winning screenwriter has revealed a very unlikely secret about the costume drama. As Julian Fellowes (pictured) plots a follow-up to his hit film version of Downton Abbey, the Oscar-winning screenwriter has revealed a very unlikely secret about the costume drama … Read more

PATRICK MARMION: Brush up on the Birthday Bard… then you can impress thy friends on Zoom! 

Forsooth, gentle reader, is this, or is this not the week of Shakespeare’s birth? According to parish records in Stratford-upon-Avon, the Bard was baptised on April 26, and at the time it was customary for this to happen three days after an infant’s birth. Which would suggest he was born on the 23rd. But soft … Read more