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Education unions set out key tests for reopening schools

The measures include extra money for deep cleaning and personal protective equipment.




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Watford chief opposed to Premier League neutral grounds...

MANCHESTER, England, May 9 (Reuters) - The chief executive of Premier League club Watford has said that plans to resume the season at neutral venues are...




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92-year-old woman dances outside front door in...

Rose, who grew up in London, said she `went up the West End´ for a dance on VE Day in 1945.




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Seven killed in protests over food distribution in...

KABUL, May 9 (Reuters) - Seven people were killed when protesters angry over what they see as unfair food aid distribution during the coronavirus pandemic...




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Tennis-ATP tour chief not ruling out 2020 return

By Sudipto GangulyMUMBAI, May 9 (Reuters) - Despite the growing possibility of a total wipeout of professional tennis this year due to the coronavirus...




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Seoul shuts down nightclubs after dozens of infections...

The closures will be maintained until the city concludes that infections risks have been meaningfully lowered.




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Egypt´s president expands powers, citing virus outbreak

CAIRO (AP) - Egypt´s President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi has approved amendments to the country's state of emergency that grant him and security agencies...




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Outbreaks in Germany, S. Korea show the risks in easing up

ROME (AP) - South Korea's capital closed down more than 2,100 bars and other nightspots Saturday because of a new cluster of coronavirus infections, and...




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Motor racing-F1 without a crowd leaves Hamilton with an...

By Alan BaldwinLONDON, May 9 (Reuters) - Six-times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton says the prospect of a home British Grand Prix without...




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Kenya and Uganda hit by power blackout, electricity...

By Elias Biryabarema and George ObulutsaNAIROBI/KAMPALA, May 9 (Reuters) - Kenya and Uganda were hit by power blackouts on Saturday, and Kenya Power said ...




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South Africa suspends use of Land Bank debt as...

By Mfuneko ToyanaJOHANNESBURG, May 9 (Reuters) - South Africa's central bank has temporarily prohibited the use of debt issued by the Land Bank as...




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Tributes paid to nurse and father-of-four who died...

Augustine Agyei-Mensah was known to his colleagues as Gus, and was described as dedicated to his work and young family.




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Russia's Putin urges unity as he presides over slimmed...

By Gabrielle Tétrault-Farber and Andrew OsbornMOSCOW, May 9 (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin told Russians on Saturday they are invincible when they...




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At least six killed in protests over food distribution...

KABUL, May 9 (Reuters) - At least six were killed when protesters angry over what they see as unfair food aid distribution during the coronavirus pandemic...




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Putin marks Russia´s Victory Day in virus-reduced ceremony

The president laid flowers at the tomb of the unknown soldier outside the Kremlin in Moscow.




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Hamilton gets empty feeling thinking about F1 without fans

PARIS (AP) - Driving around Formula One tracks without fans cheering at Silverstone and Monza would literally feel "very empty" for world champion Lewis...




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Simon Cowell displays his two stone weight loss as he steps out with his shirt unbuttoned

The music boss modelled the results of his strict vegan diet as he arrived at the X Factor studios in London on Friday




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Simon Cowell sports a sore looking cut on his forehead

The music mogul, 60, pointed to the mark on his way into the studio for filming, which he got after accidentally hitting his face on the front door of his house on his way to the show.




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Lauren Silverman turns heads in racy shirt as she enjoys night out without Simon Cowell

The 42-year-old wowed onlookers when she arrived at the Boulevard Theatre in Soho to support close friend Nicole Scherzinger in her music show, on Monday evening.




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Simon Cowell, 60, displays his newly taut physique as he takes to the waves on a jet ski in Barbados

The X Factor boss, 60, went shirtless on the beach before enjoying a jet ski ride on Saturday with his partner Lauren Silverman, 42.




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Simon Cowell is 'upset' after missing out in the New Year's Honours list

A source said the music mogul, 60, who is currently sunning himself with his wife Lauren Silverman and son Eric in Barbados, was 'obviously upset' at the snub.




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Lauren Silverman puts on a busty display as she joins Simon Cowell and son Eric in Barbados

The socialite, 42, looked sensational in the eye-popping olive green one-piece as she hit the beach once again with partner Simon Cowell, 60, and son Eric, five, in Barbados on Saturday.




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Lauren Silverman oozes beach chic as she steps out of the surf with son Eric

Lauren, 42, put on a leggy display in a black swimsuit as she made her way out of the surf accompanied by her partner, 60, and little boy, five.




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Simon Cowell's the X Factor misses out on a Talent Show nomination at the National Television Awards

The X Factor, which first aired in 2004, has been nominated in the category every year since 2007. However rivals Strictly Come Dancing and The Voice UK did get a mention in the shortlist.




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Simon Cowell 'storms out of BGT auditions' after contestant painted with his penis

According to The Sun , Tim Patch, 70, from Australia arrived to audition before the judges in a pink thong, chaps and cowboy hat and painted Simon and David Walliams with his manhood.




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Amanda Holden displays her sensational physique in skintight pink workout gear

Styling her blonde locks into a ponytail, Amanda, 48, looked in high spirits as she took part in filming a hilarious sketch with her co-stars




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America's Got Talent: The Champions: JJ Pantano, 7, cracks joke about Simon Cowell's 'new look'

Seven-year-old comedian JJ Pantano was the judges' choice on America's Got Talent: The Champions on Monday, earning the show's last open spot before the semifinals.




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David Walliams makes 'nasty' joke about embattled Love Island host Caroline Flack at the NTAs

David Walliams made a joke about embattled Love Island host Caroline Flack while presenting the National Television Awards at London 's O2 Arena on Tuesday night - and it didn't go down well.




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Simon Cowell gives peace a chance as he steps out with wife Lauren Silverman at London's Annabel's

The X Factor judge showed off his impressive weight loss in a tailored blue suit while Lauren looks chic in a polka-dot dress.




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Simon Cowell displays his trim figure as he joins Amanda Holden en-route to BGT auditions

The Britain's Got Talent judges showed off their fun sides as they rode mini-motorbikes to the show's Manchester auditions on Thursday.




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Simon Cowell showcases his slimmed down physique in buttoned down white shirt

The music mogul, 60, looked svelte as ever as he showcased his slimmed down frame in a crisp white shirt and a pair of black trousers.




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Simon Cowell and son Eric team up to create a children's picture book series about 'inclusivity' 

On Monday, the X Factor mogul, 60, unveiled the project at the annual Hachette Global Showcase, revealing the collaboration with Hachette will see a portion profits go to charity




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Simon Cowell and glam girlfriend Lauren Silverman head out in their Rolls-Royce

The music mogul, 60, and his partner Lauren Silverman were seen living it up stateside on Thursday, as they headed out for groceries in their flashy black Rolls-Royce.




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Simon Cowell steps out for some fresh air with girlfriend Lauren Silverman in Malibu

Simon Cowell and his girlfriend Lauren Silverman stepped out for some fresh air on Friday as they enjoyed a stroll along a beach near their Malibu home with their children and three dogs.




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Lauren Silverman nails casual chic as she grabs a takeout meal in Malibu

The socialite, 42, made sure to keep her distance from others on the trip as California residents are encouraged to stay at home amid the coronavirus pandemic.




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Sharon Osbourne launches into bizarre rant about Simon Cowell

The TV personality, 67, previously claimed that the music mogul refused to have her back as a judge on The X Factor because she was 'too old'.




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'It's all about Eric and what he would like': Britain's Got Talent RETURNS to TV screens

Britain's Got Talent will return to our TV screens on Saturday along bringing a new batch of contestants hoping to wow the judges with their skills.




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Simon Cowell and girlfriend Lauren Silverman are LOCKED OUT of their Beverly Hills mansion  

The Britain's Got Talent judge, 60, and his girlfriend Lauren Silverman were in for a shock on Saturday after being locked out of their Beverly Hills mansion.




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Sinitta reveals she got coronavirus after a 'sweaty' night out and ex Simon Cowell 'knew'

The So Macho singer has revealed she contracted coronavirus nine days before the country went into lockdown when performing at a gig in London.




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Therapists for the 1% say they're seeing a boom in business from clients worried about finding the perfect Hamptons vacation rental and learning to cook for the first time

Therapists for the 1% are seeing a surge in business during the pandemic, Mark Ellwood reported for Bloomberg.Some of their wealthy clients are worried about finding the perfect Hamptons vacation rental.Others are anxious about not being able to see their personal trainers five days a week and gaining weight during quarantine.Meanwhile, more than 30 million people lost their jobs during the pandemic, many of whom are low earners struggling to pay rent.The coronavirus outbreak is shining a light on the disparities between the rich and poor in the US.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.Therapists that cater to the 1% are seeing a surge in business during the coronavirus outbreak, Mark Ellwood reported for Bloomberg.While many people are experiencing heightened anxiety because




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People are painting tiny noses and mouths on their faces as part of a hilarious new TikTok trend

The tiny face challenge is the latest viral craze to hit the internet.People are painting miniature mouths and noses above face masks and scarves to make it seem like they have tiny faces.TikToks of people giving themselves tiny faces highlight how funny and strange the challenge can be. Visit Insider's homepage for more stories.TikTok has been the starting point of countless internet crazes, with everything from the "Savage Challenge" to the "Don't Rush Challenge" getting their starts in the app.One of the most recent trends to become popular on the app was born out of people wearing masks and scarves amid the coronavirus pandemic, covering the lower half of their faces.Because their mouths are hidden, people have started painting small noses and mouths to make it look like they have tiny




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Ring lights, loved by influencers and YouTubers, are now being snatched up by work-from-home employees for Zoom calls and video chats

Millions of people have quickly had to adapt to working from home during the pandemic, leading some to scramble to look presentable over video chats with colleagues.One strategy workers have used is the purchase of a ring light, a product that can be used in your video set-up to to improve lighting of your face on-camera.Right lights have already been popular buys for influencers, vloggers, and TikTok creators who adopt various tools to produce professional-quality videos uploaded online.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.The ring light is beloved by YouTubers and aspiring TikTok creators for casting a flattering, even glow across anyone's face. Now, ring lights are seeing widespread interest among people tuning into Zoom work calls from their poorly lit homes during the pandemic.Video




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It might take up to 15 years for the class of 2020 to catch up financially, but a recession expert says there's an upside to graduating right now

Gen Z is graduating into a crippled economy marked by a nearly century-high unemployment rate of 14.7%.Research shows that recession graduates typically see stagnant financial growth that can last for up to 15 years.But the author behind this research told Business Insider there's an upside: These graduates job hop to play financial catch-up, which makes them more flexible and helps them advance their career.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.Gen Z is in for a bumpy ride.The class of 2020 is graduating into a grim economy: The unemployment rate surged to 14.7% in April, a number not seen in nearly a century, since the Great Depression of the 1930s. The US lost a record 20.5 million jobs in April. That's roughly 25 times the worst monthly decline seen during the Great Recession,




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Torrential downpours on way for southern Britain TODAY

Yet another band of rain is set to move in across southern parts of England into the east coast today as torrential downpours travel from the continent. This follows flash flooding in Edinburgh yesterday.




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Glastonbury 2019: Paraglider captures organisers putting up tents and stages

Aerial pictures give an insight into how much space Glastonbury takes up as well as a sneak peak in to the myriad of stages and events that attendees will be able to enjoy in Somerset.




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Britain on the BOIL: Commuters face muggy slog to work as Saharan Bubble turns up the heat on UK

The Saharan Bubble that has scorched continental Europe in recent days is finally starting to yield some UK sunshine with temperature highs of 75F (24C) in Boscombe near Bournemouth today.




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WEATHER: Commuter chaos as heatwave sparks trackside FIRES with police called in to rescue people

The second-hottest day in UK history is causing chaos for commuters up and down the country as they face being stranded on sweltering services while they struggle to get home from work. 




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UK weather: Warnings of heavy rain and gales set to wash out this weekend

The Met Office expects this week to remain 'unsettled and changeable', with low pressure coming in from the Atlantic set to leave this weekend wet and miserable.




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Storm Atiyah hits UK bringing 70mph winds and power cut fears

Met Office weather warnings remain in place for the South West and North East today, before more strong winds are forecast tomorrow in a second storm which could be named Storm Brendan.




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How the other half Christmas! Society beauties share snaps of their VERY glamorous winter getaways

Most people like to stay home for Christmas, but these socialites and entrepreneurs ditched the drab UK weather for sun-kissed destinations and snowy climes to finish 2019 in style.