Many animals practice social distancing when illness is detected in their group

As the coronavirus pandemic wears on, most of us are getting familiar with the concept of social distancing. But the animal kingdom has been practicing the health recommendation all along, according to a growing body of research. Birds, monkeys, fish and even insects will studiously avoid members of their society if they perceive them to be … Read more

SMALL CAP MOVERS: 7digital Group PLC rockets

7digital Group was the top riser this week, rocketing 143 per cent to 1p on the back of a contract with US video platform Triller. The digital music company’s catalogue of more than 80million tracks will be available to Triller users when editing videos. Triller has been on the news lately as it could potentially … Read more

‘ISIS fanatic’ accused of attack plot says group ‘created by US’

An alleged supporter of so-called Islamic State accused of planning a terror attack has told a court he was researching the group, claiming it was created by the US to stoke Islamophobia. Hisham Muhammad, 26, is accused of planning a ‘lone-wolf attack’ using knives and other weapons, with the armed forces or police as possible … Read more

Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group forced to delay results AGAIN

Frasers Group forced to delay results AGAIN: Retailer, formerly known as Sports Direct, claims it needs more time to complete its accounts By Tom Witherow For The Daily Mail Published: 21:56 BST, 12 August 2020 | Updated: 22:17 BST, 12 August 2020 Accounting blunder: Frasers Group chief executive Mike Ashley Investors in Mike Ashley’s Frasers … Read more

Farmer Wants A Wife EXCLUSIVE: Inside the contestants’ secret group chat 

Farmer Wants A Wife EXCLUSIVE: Emily Rath reveals what goes on inside the contestants’ secret group chat By Candice Jackson For Daily Mail Australia Published: 05:28 BST, 12 August 2020 | Updated: 06:14 BST, 12 August 2020 There’s been plenty of drama on Channel Seven’s Farmer Wants A Wife reboot in the past few weeks.  And … Read more

Idyllic Lewes in Sussex is hotbed of revolution, according to social media group 

The Maoist town hall ‘infiltrators’: Idyllic Lewes in Sussex is hotbed of revolution, according to social media group Riverside town of Lewes, East Sussex is a ‘hotbed of revolution’, say online group The Lewes Maoist Action group claim three followers ‘infiltrated’ local council The group have even produced new versions of the town’s historic shield … Read more

Restaurant group Qoot receives 700 applications for three jobs

Restaurant group Qoot is inundated with 700 applications for three jobs in just 24 hours Qoot runs restaurants in London and the Middle East and is opening new ones It had to withdraw the jobs advert after 48 hours By Harriet Dennys For Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 22:30 BST, 8 August 2020 | Updated: … Read more

Activist feted by Vogue at the heart of a paramilitary style black power protest group

Fist raised in a black power salute, a woman in a crop top and shorts poses with members of a ‘sinister’ new paramilitary-style protest group.  Imarn Ayton, 29, has been ubiquitous during demonstrations in London following the death of George Floyd – whether bringing traffic to a halt in Brixton, standing atop a van outside … Read more

Can you spot the problematic detail in this iconic photo of Australian girl group Bardot? 

They’re the most popular girl group in the history of Australian pop music. And while Bardot were known for their girl next door image and bubblegum pop hits, they unwittingly flirted with controversy back in 2000. In an iconic photoshoot from the time, member Belinda Chapple is wearing a Confederate flag bandanna.  Scandal! Belinda Chapple … Read more

Giant whale and her calf splash around with group of surfers off coast of Australia 

Having a whale of a time! Giant mammal and her calf splash around with group of surfers off coast of Australia  Mother and calf playing within inches of surfers off coast of Manly, Australia  Drone footage captured by 31-year-old photographer Dominique Taylor  Whales splash around near the surfers and even knocks some off their boards … Read more