European hamster now ‘critically endangered’ and one step away from extinction, experts warn

The European hamster is now ‘critically endangered’ and is just one step away from extinction, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has warned. Once abundant across Europe and Russia, populations of the European hamster — Cricetus cricetus — have declined as a result of lowered reproduction rates. While female hamsters in the wild give … Read more

China is top of the US list of most dangerous military rivals – taking a step ahead of Russia

The US defense secretary has confirmed China is top of the list of most dangerous military rivals.  Mark Esper told military chiefs the US needed to match Beijing’s capabilities by recalibrating training and operations. In a message to Pentagon staff marking his first year in the role, he said the US must make China ‘the … Read more

UPDATE 1-Lloyds Bank CEO António Horta-Osório to step…

Lloyds Bank chief executive António Horta-Osório is to step down in 2021 after decade in top role that saw him once made Britain’s best-paid banking boss Boss of Lloyds bank Antonio Horta-Osório has announced he will leave in 2022 Mr Horta-Osório joined the bank after formerly heading Santander’s UK arm  The bank has appointed industry … Read more

Step aboard Sunborn, Gibraltar’s luxury floating hotel

Gibraltar rocks! A floating hotel, family-friendly beaches, lively nightlife and even a decent cuppa await at this historic British outpost Gibraltar has a lively night scene, beaches, wildlife and spectacular scenery  It has sunshine – even deep into October – and you can walk everywhere   The Daily Mail’s Mark Palmer enjoyed a stay aboard Sunborn, … Read more

Brigitte Nielsen takes daughter Frida on bike ride as they step out with actress’ hubby Mattia Dessi

Brigitte Nielsen, 56, takes daughter Frida, two, on bike ride as they enjoy quality time with actress’ hunky hubby Mattia Dessi, 41 By Sameer Suri For Dailymail.com Published: 08:02 BST, 26 June 2020 | Updated: 18:07 BST, 26 June 2020 Brigitte Nielsen was glimpsed out in Los Angeles enjoying quality time with her husband Mattia … Read more

First orbital spaceflight from UK soil is a step closer after spaceport gets planning approval

The first orbital space flight from UK soil is a step closer after the first spaceport – Space Hub Sutherland – was given planning approval by the Highland Council.    Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) plans to build the £17.9 million satellite launch site on peatland on the Moine Peninsula near Tongue in the Scottish Highlands.  … Read more

Britain moves one step closer to finally getting home Covid-19 antibody tests

Britain today moved one step closer to finally getting a DIY Covid-19 antibody test – including one that gives results in just 10 minutes. Ministers promised Brits would be able to get pregnancy-test style blood kits to tell them whether they’ve ever had the virus back in March.  But three months down the line the … Read more

Brooklyn Beckham’s partner Nicola Peltz and her mother twin in chic outfits as they step out in NY

Brooklyn Beckham’s girlfriend Nicola Peltz and her mother Claudia twin in black T-shirts and straight-leg jeans as they step out in New York By Rianne Addo For Mailonline Published: 16:23 BST, 25 June 2020 | Updated: 16:23 BST, 25 June 2020 She’s currently living with her boyfriend Brooklyn Beckham as their romance continues to go … Read more

Demi Lovato and beau Max Henrich don face masks as they step out for a romantic meal

She recently splashed out a cool $5,000 an hour to rent an ‘invisible house’ in Joshua Tree, California, for a romantic desert getaway with her boyfriend Max Ehrich. And Demi Lovato, 27, appeared relaxed and happy on Friday night, when she was spotted dining out in Malibu with her beau soon after their return home. … Read more

Fly-tippers beware… don’t mess with me! Step forward one very plucky lady who snapped at two men

By her own account, Andrea Good has a ‘very feisty’ temper, is a ‘very strict’ mother to her three children, is ‘upfront and straight up’ and appears to keep her IT contractor husband Rob on his toes at all times. So it goes without saying that when she saw two men in hi-viz jackets hurling … Read more