It is a story that has passed into footballing folklore and now Graeme Souness and Matt Le Tissier have revealed the truth about one of the Premier League's most bizarre signings - Ali Dia.

DOMINIC SANDBROOK: We pride ourselves on our supremacy over the natural world and our mastery of science. But as the last week has shown, our modernity has made us weaker than ever.

Residents in two adjacent apartment buildings in Redcliffe, north of Brisbane, simultaneously cheered for all medical services staff around the country.

Brisbane-based Triple Eight Race Engineering built the breathing device in the space of 10 days after being approached by the Queensland state government to create a ventilator prototype.

Brisbane sales assistant Taylah Jordan discovered how to make edible salad bowls by spraying wraps with cooking oil, layering them over the bottom of a small bowl and cooking in an air fryer for 10 minutes.

Nicholas John Crilley, 34, subjected a 21-year-old woman to 'physical, psychological and sadistic violence' over 23 days in June 2017 at his townhouse in Bulimba, Brisbane.

Nicholas John Crilley , 34, subjected the then-21-year-old to 'physical, psychological and sadistic violence' over 23 days in June 2017 at his townhouse in Bulimba, Brisbane.

The origin of MasterChef Australia fan favourite Poh Ling Yeow's unusual nickname, 'Train Tracks', has been revealed.

A real estate guru has shared his tips on where to buy property during the COVID-19 crisis, urging investors to act now before prices rise again after the pandemic.

The 12-metre wide and five-metre deep hole on the corner of Childers Street and Park Cresent in Kew, east of of the city, opened up at about 3.15pm on Wednesday.

The store, which employed 70 people locally in Brisbane, had 'underperformed for some time', bosses said.

Nicholas John Crilley, who took pleasure as he systematically raped and burned the woman during three weeks of drug-induced violence, has been handed seven life sentences.

The victim of a sadistic bank worker who was raped, tortured and set on fire over 23 days has been left with 'absolutely nothing' and is at risk of going blind due to her injuries.

The housemate of a man who raped, beat and lit a woman on fire over 23 days is behind bars himself accused of being an accessory to torture.

WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT -Rob Lindsay, 51, from Brisbane, noticed a small pink patch on the top of his right ear in September 2019 but claims his GP told him it was 'nothing serious'.

The 33-year-old arrived from Hawaii and was taken to Rydges South Bank Hotel in Brisbane to undergo the mandatory 14-day quarantine to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Shortly after Boris Johnson's speech in Manchester today, the Pound shot up against the US Dollar from 1.2254 at 12.41pm to 1.2296 at 12.53pm.

Boris Johnson has restored the Tory whip to 10 of the 21 former Conservative rebels who were expelled after backing a bid to block a No Deal Brexit.

There have been calls from some Brexiteers for an informal electoral 'pact' between Nigel Farage's party and the Tories. Downing Street has so far rejected the idea.

The former prime minister was seen berating several Conservative MPs on the benches around her during PMQs this afternoon as they ribbed Mr Corbyn about his green tie.

The former Tory Party adviser has taken unpaid leave to tour the UK electioneering for young female Conservative candidates in marginal seats in the run up to December 12.

Andrew Bridgen backed his Tory colleague who faces calls to resign after he said victims should have used 'common sense' and ignored fire service guidance to 'stay put' in the burning tower.

A re-edited version of a GMB interview with Sir Keir Starmer yesterday ran online showing him unable to answer a question from Piers Morgan. The full exchange showed him answering immediately.

An alliance between the Lib Dems, the Green Party and Wales' Plaid Cymru in 60 seats has shaken Boris Johnson's Tories who fear the agreement could deny them victories in marginal seats.

Nigel Farage, writing on Tuesday, said: 'I have no great love for the Tories, but I can see that by giving Mr Johnson half a chance we will prevent a second referendum.'

Jeremy Corbyn staged a stunt claiming to reveal sensitive documents about US-UK trade talks, after he was left reeling by Britain's chief rabbi saying he is not fit to become PM.

Phillip Dunne, who has been the MP for Ludlow in Shropshire since 2005, faced calls to be binned by the Tory party after making the 'extremely insulting' jibe to Kuldip Sahota last night.

Former Labour MP Gisela Stuart savaged Jeremy Corbyn 's Brexit plan today as she stood alongside Boris Johnson and urged Leave voters to back the Tories at the general election.

Nigel Farage complained that his former colleagues 'don't understand' the election dynamics in Labour marginals after they dramatically abandoned him.

The activist was 'shocked' by the attack outside High Barnet tube station just before 3pm and was treated at the scene before further tests were carried out in hospital.

A survey conducted by Opinium between December 10-11 puts the Tories on 45 per cent overall, down one point, while Labour is up two points to 33 per cent.

Brexit has dominated this year's election with the phrase 'Let's get Brexit Done' becoming Boris Johnson's mantra and the exit poll confirms the Tory's are set for a large majority.

The Derbyshire constituency has been Labour since its inception in the 1950s, but the Conservatives last night trounced Mr Skinner to return a 5,299 majority.

The Labour supporting popstar, who has been singing the left-wing's praises during the campaign, posted the message alongside a sad face emoji on Instagram.

Mr Gove, who introduced his party leader at his victory rally today (pictured), is being tipped to be given a new trade role to promote Britain as it leaves the EU by January 31.

EXCLUSIVE: The actor, 59, looked crestfallen when the exit poll landed at 10pm last night as he enjoyed wine and food at the Tendido Cero tapas restaurant in Kensington last night.

Boris Johnson's victory was a genuinely seismic moment, and one whose forceful tremors will be felt most keenly across the Atlantic in America.

Voters last night were merciless in expelling Tory rebels and Labour carpetbaggers including Dominic Grieve, David Gauke, Chukku Umunna and Anna Soubry.

Social media users savaged the left-winger after she slammed the Tory victory this morning after she said the Tories won the election because racism runs deep in the UK.

The Tories put into place a tight-knit team featuring a mixture of old-school campaigners and younger upstarts skilled in the dark arts of social media. The result was the electoral equivalent of a bludgeon.

Triumphant Conservatives are reporting for duty in Westminster after demolishing Labour's 'Red Wall' of Leave-backing strongholds in the North, Midlands and Wales.

Boris Johnson was hailed as he took his seat on the frontbench, as MPs awaited the first sitting since the Tories secured an historic 80-strong majority.

Labour MP Stella Creasy and Tory MP Kemi Badenoch were both sworn in while carrying their newborn daughters yesterday.

Conservative former MP Zac Goldsmith is to stay on as Environment Minister and will be made a life peer, Downing Street has announced today.

The 'youthquake' Labour needed, but never materialised, would have won them 341 more seats than the 203 they took in December, analysis by Election Maps UK has found.

Powell was sacked from the Tory shadow cabinet in 1968 for his 'rivers of blood' speech which warned of the dangers of unchecked mass immigration.

Today's ultimatum to Mr Javid to sack his closest team and accept aides answering to Mr Cummings is the culmination of a naked power grab by the maverick strategy chief.

Owen Paterson, the former Cabinet minister, said the government's attitude to the Chinese tech giant was 'incomprehensible' given White House opposition to using the firm.

Carrie Symonds, 31, worked for the Tory party from 2009 and eventually became communications chief, before hitting the headlines when her affair with Mr Johnson came to light.

Fury is on top of the world after his seventh round victory over heavyweight rival Wilder on Saturday in Las Vegas, and United are looking to him to provide insight into how to battle back from the brink.