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Quarantine for UK arrivals would be devastating,...

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to announce the move in an address to the nation on Sunday.




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Stuck on cruise ships during pandemic, crews beg to go...

MIAMI (AP) - Carolina Vásquez lost track of days and nights, unable to see the sunlight while stuck for two weeks in a windowless cruise ship cabin as a...




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Besiktas player, staff member test positive for...

ANKARA, May 9 (Reuters) - One Besiktas player and a staff member tested positive for the coronavirus three days after the announcement that the Turkish...




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Indian protesters carry dead bodies into gas leak plant

Angry protesters carrying dead bodies stormed an Indian chemical plant on Saturday to demand the facility's closure after a toxic gas leak that killed 12...




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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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Gunfire kills 6 at Afghan protest calling for economic aid

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - A shootout erupted on Saturday at a protest in western Afghanistan by residents demanding economic assistance, leading to the...




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`Dedicated and loving´ nurse dies five weeks after...

Onyenachi Obasi was described by her family as an `example of unconditional love´.




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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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More migrants spotted at Dover as lockdown crossings...

Suspected migrants have been seen in Dover, Kent, as the UK basks in bank holiday sunshine.




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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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How might the four UK nations differ in easing the...

The devolved governments in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales have power to make their own decisions on a number of matters.




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Not giving it up cold turkey: Bird hunters just winging it

FALMOUTH, Maine (AP) - The coronavirus pandemic has canceled dozens of spring traditions, from college basketball's Final Four to Easter Sunday services, but...




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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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AP FACT CHECK: Trump is not credible on virus death tolls

WASHINGTON (AP) - Truth can be a casualty when President Donald Trump talks about deaths from the coronavirus in the United States.He's claimed that the...




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Half of Spaniards will see lockdown eased from Monday...

By Jessica Jones and Guillermo MartinezMADRID, May 9 (Reuters) - Spain's daily death toll from the coronavirus fell to its second lowest since mid-March on ...




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Russia, Belarus mark Victory Day in contrasting events

MOSCOW (AP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin marked Victory Day, the anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, in a ceremony shorn of its...




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Partick Thistle claim to have been `forgotten, ignored...

The club currently occupy bottom place in the second tier and have met the effective confirmation of their demotion with fury.




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Labor wants to see JobSeeker modelling

Federal Labor is calling on the Morrison government to release modelling of the economic impact of reducing the JobSeeker payment back to $40 per day.The...




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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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Maldives sees rapid spike in coronavirus patients

MALE, Maldives (AP) - The Maldives, an Indian Ocean archipelago nation with one of the world's most congested capitals, has seen a rapid rise in coronavirus...




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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 takes a swipe at Little Mix as he tells X Factor reject to apply for band's new show

Simon Cowell has taken a swipe at Little Mix during filming for X Factor: The Band by telling a rejected contestant to apply for the girlband's new show, The Search.




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Inside Simon Cowell and Lauren Silverman's VERY lavish Thanksgiving dinner in London

Simon Cowell and Lauren Silverman invited loved ones to celebrate the American holiday with a sophisticated dinner in London complete with gold pumpkins and lavish floral centrepieces.




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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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Simon Cowell references X Factor: Celebrity winner Megan McKenna's reality past

The aspiring songstress has appeared on a string of reality shows, including Ex On The Beach, TOWIE, Celebrity Big Brother




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Simon Cowell's entertainment company breaks silence on axing Gabrielle Union

Simon Cowell's company is breaking their silence on the sudden firing of Gabrielle Union from the America's Got Talent judges panel announced Friday, saying they're listening to her concerns.




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Nicole Scherzinger and rumoured beau Thom Evans arrive at Simon Cowell's Thanksgiving dinner

The X Factor: Celebrity judge, 41, continued to fuel relationship rumours with Thom, 34, as they arrived at Simon Cowell's Thanksgiving dinner in London on Friday evening.




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Jay Leno says Gabrielle Union is 'great girl', remains silent on racist America's Got Talent joke

The 68-year-old comedian was seen leaving his special set at The Comedy & Magic Club in Hermosa Beach, California on Sunday night.




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Simon Cowell breaks his vegan diet to tuck into some chips as he takes son Eric to Winter Wonderland

The music mogul, 60, broke his recent diet with some chips as he tried to win Eric, 5, a prize on a darts game during the visit to Winter Wonderland with girlfriend Lauren Silverman, 42.




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Tallia Storm makes surprise appearance on The X Factor: The Band

The reality star, 21, had previously made her name as a solo singer but admitted she was 'delighted to have a go' at joining a group.




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Axed America's Got Talent judge claims she was told her dress was 'too black'

Actress Gabrielle Union, 47, who was axed last month, is threatening legal action against British entertainment mogul Cowell's company Syco, which co-produces the show.




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Gabrielle Union enjoys festive fun with daughter Kaavia, 13 months, and stepson Zion amid AGT row

In one cute snap, Union holds Kaavia on her hip with her other arm draped around Zion's shoulders and all three smile for the camera. 'Family Time Is The Best Time,' she wrote in the Instagram caption.




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Simon Cowell sports a black eye after getting knocked in the face by his own FRONT DOOR

Simon Cowell was snapped on the beach during day one of his annual Christmas trip to Barbados on Wednesday, sporting a painful-looking black eye.




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David Walliams calls Simon Cowell a 'skinny b***h' in hilarious tweet

The former Little Britain star, 48, shared a shirtless snap of his fellow Britain's Got Talent judge, 60, during his annual Christmas holiday to Barbados.




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Rak Su star Myles Stephenson takes a swipe at Simon Cowell

Rak Su star Myles Stephenson has taken a swipe at X Factor boss Simon Cowell and suggested he 'didn't try hard enough' with his boy band.




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Lauren Silverman stuns in chic one-shoulder swimsuit as Simon Cowell treats son Eric to jet-ski ride

Cutting an effortlessly stylish figure on the sand, Lauren watched on as X Factor judge Simon, 60, hit the water with their son Eric and took a jet-ski for a spin. 




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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, 60, flaunts his svelte physique as he smokes a cigarette on a Barbados catamaran

Simon Cowell made the most of his luxurious Barbados getaway as he smoked a cigarette on a catamaran on Friday before packing on the PDA with girlfriend Lauren Silverman, 42.




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Singer Jack Vidgen's impresses America's Got Talent judges Simon Cowell and Heidi Klum

Australian singer Jack Vidgen gave an astonishing performance on America's Got Talent: The Champions which earned him praise from the star-studded panel. 




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Lauren Silverman showcases her lithe legs and svelte frame as she frolics during Barbados break 

The stunner, 40, looked incredible while putting on an animated display on the shores alongside her son before she pulled on a tropical kaftan




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Simon Cowell shows off his toned physique as he goes on a jet ski with son Eric in Barbados

Simon Cowell, 60, continued to show off the results of his new healthy vegan lifestyle as he enjoyed another day on the beach with his son Eric, five, in Barbados on Thursday.




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Simon Cowell's son Eric walks puppy dogs on Barbados beach

Eric Cowell, five, could not contain his smiles as he held onto a lead and ran along the sand in Barbados with the excited canines on Thursday.




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Lauren Silverman looks sensational in a black swimsuit with Simon Cowell and son Eric in Barbados

Lauren Silverman, 42, looked sensational as she enjoyed an action packed day on the beach with partner Simon Cowell, 60, and son Eric, five, on the Caribbean island on Saturday.




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Simon Cowell looks on fine form as continues to showcase his newly slimmed-down physique in Barbados

The X Factor boss, 60, displayed his slimmed-down physique on a beach in Barbados on Saturday, before before hitting the jet skis with son Eric.




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Simon Cowell showcases his svelte physique as he takes his beloved dogs for a stroll in Barbados

Simon Cowell made the most of his last few days in the Caribbean as he enjoyed a leisurely beach walk with his beloved dogs on Tuesday.




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Amanda Holden marks daughter Lexi's 14th birthday at BGT filming

Amanda Holden marked her daughter Lexi's birthday on Monday - enlisting the entire Britain's Got Talent team and the audience at the London Palladium to sing Happy Birthday to her.




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Terry Crews calls AGT 'the most diverse place' he's worked at in wake of Gabrielle Union controversy

During an appearance on the third hour of Today on Thursday, the 51-year-old said he had not experienced any racist comments during his time on the Simon Cowell-created reality series.




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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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David Walliams looks unrecognisable as he dresses up as BGT co-judges for NTAs

The comedian, 48, is set to inject his trademark humour into the ceremony as he filmed the opening sequence for the upcoming show, taking inspiration from his Britain's Got Talent judges.