The sister of Reeva Steenkamp has called for Oscar Pistorius to be handed a harsh jail sentence for her murder, saying it would set a 'precedent all around the world'.

Reeva Steenkamp's sister Simone Cowburn has made a desperate plea to the Pretoria judge who will sentence Oscar tomorrow to hand down a heavy prison sentence to show that disability is no excuse.

Prosecutors say they have filed appeal papers against the verdict and sentence in the Oscar Pistorius case after the South African athlete was acquitted of the most serious murder charge.

The disgraced former Paralympian (right) is said to be well-looked after in prison because guards are terrified of the public and legal backlash should he come to any harm while serving his sentence.

The 'blade runner', 28, was jailed in October for five years for shooting the model four times as she cowered in the bathroom of the house in Pretoria, South Africa, which now lies empty.

The paralympian, who is under house arrest at his uncle's mansion in Pretoria, South Africa, was pictured with his young cousins during his 29th birthday party on Sunday.

A group of men thought to be a stag party has been photographed in Benidorm dressed as Jimmy Savile, Osama Bin Laden, Oscar Pistorius, Rolf Harris and Saddam Hussein, which shocked fellow guests.

Two hospitals in Burnie, northwest Tasmania, were closed on Monday amid a cluster of more than 60 COVID-19 cases, including about 45 staff, associated with the facilities.

New Zealand is about to head into their fourth week of strict level four restrictions which only allows people to leave their homes for essential services and exercise.

She's arguably one of the biggest villains to ever grace Australian reality television. 

Australia's best new facial treatment has been revealed in a competitive beauty competition after thousands voted for their favourite products online.

The probe was launched earlier this month after Professor Brendan Murphy made the suggestion to a New Zealand parliamentary committee.

Tasmanian opposition leader Rebecca White has welcomed an apology from Australia's Chief Medical Officer Brendan Murphy to medical staff in Tasmania after he claimed they held an illegal dinner party.

Ethan Browne has revealed that he had to overcome the macho culture he grew up in to become an actor. 

The Pioppi Diet by cardiologist Dr Aseem Malhotra is based on the food of a particularly healthy district in Italy

My partner has discovered moisturiser (quite late in life) and now wants one with an SPF as he spends a lot of time outdoors. What are the best options – which I might use as well?

Time was when we would all have been making something: knitting, sewing, painting, quilting, woodwork, pressing wild flowers, writing a journal, making pots or baskets, mending everything.

Golden State Warriors' have now lost two on the spin to start their season after falling to a heavy 120-92 defeat against Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night.

Seventeen devastating wildfires have continued to burn up and down the state of California on Tuesday razing through more than 94,000 acres of land.

Los Angeles Lakers have paid tribute to Kobe Bryant by lining every seat in the 20,000-capacity Staples Center with his retired No 24 jersey ahead of the first match since his tragic death.

The NBA wants its teams to prepare to play games without fans if necessary because of the coronavirus crisis, but LeBron James says he won't play basketball in an empty arena.

Speaking at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans on Saturday, Michelle Obama said Republicans and Democrats turned the 'strength of a black woman' into a 'caricature'.

Former first daughter Sasha Obama, 18, is reportedly set to start college at the University of Michigan next week. She was spotted by several other students on campus.

Emily Monckton picked out a selection of colourful items for effortless workwear style this spring. British style expert suggests taking inspiration from Jackie Kennedy and Michelle Obama.

The sister of singer Toni Braxton is the star of To Catch A Beautician for VH1, according to a Monday report from Variety . The series debuts on May 25.

He joined ex wife Jennifer Aniston at her Friendsgiving gathering last month. And on Thursday, Justin Theroux was spotting stepping out with Lauren Norvelle in New York City.

The actress, 50, held her annual tree trimming party on Saturday, where she invited a number of stars over, including her former spouse, according to People.

The pair looked more like sisters than mother and daughter as the actress said, 'Girls night out with my favorite daughter! (ok she's my only daughter but still).'

The 50-year-old Friends actress took to Instagram on Monday with a snap from her recent festivities, which included guests Laura Dern, Rita Wilson, and longtime hairstylist Chris McMillan.

The actress, 52, led a slew of stars in attendance for the streaming service's post-awards bash including Sandra Bullock, Jennifer Aniston and Carol Burnett award winner Ellen DeGeneres.

The trio of actresses looked nothing short of sensational at the star-studded event in Los Angeles on Sunday.

The former Friends star was on a night out with pal Jennifer Meyer.

She recently reunited with her Friends cast mates Jennifer Aniston and Lisa Kudrow. But Courteney Cox was solo on Tuesday for her outing in Beverly Hills.

Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston attended the same Netflix after-party following the main event on Sunday night, partying the night away at the Sunset Tower in Los Angeles with their A-list friends.

Brad Pitt's reunion with ex Jennifer Aniston at the SAG Awards on Sunday made headlines. But it appears the Hollywood actor also shared a flirty moment with Renee Bargh on the red carpet.

The 26th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards took place Sunday at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. And soon after the last award was handed out, stars descended upon the after party.

The fashion world is buzzing over the realization that former husband and wife Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt use the same Hollywood stylists.

While it has been more than twenty-five years since the popular American television show FRIENDS first aired, the outfits worn by Rachel Green are still relevant today.

Matthew Perry's Friends co-star Jennifer Aniston temporarily broke Instagram in October after she joined the popular social media app.

Jennifer Aniston managed to avoid the fan frenzy surrounding her SAG Awards appearance by partying with her close pal Courteney Cox at the 2020 Academy Awards on Sunday.

The award-winning actress celebrated her 51st birthday in style as she partied with pal Courteney, 55, at the upscale Sunset Tower Hotel in Los Angeles on Tuesday evening.

AMANDA PLATELL: Jennifer Aniston appears on a magazine cover wearing tiny Yves Saint Laurent leather hotpants a supermodel might struggle to get away with - and we gape in awe.

Chris McMillan, 54, has been working with Jennifer, 51, for decades, and was the person who created The Rachel, the hairstyle that the actress made famous on Friends.

Spurs have been backed to challenge the Premier League's top two. However, Mauricio Pochettino's side suffered their first blow of the season on Sunday in a 1-0 defeat by Newcastle.

The 31-year-old had held talks Scottish clubs, including Kilmarnock and Hearts, but has opted to join the club sitting at the bottom of the Norwegian top flight, with 11 games left in the season.

Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe has indicated he will make changes as the Premier League side host Sky Bet League Two club Forest Green in the Carabao Cup second round.

The Foxes, who caused a huge upset when they were crowned English champions in 2016, launch their Carabao Cup campaign with a second-round trip to top-flight rivals Newcastle.

The mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson says he will oppose moves by Liverpool Football club to trademark the city's name. The European champions came under criticism earlier this summer.

Steve Bruce did not know Sean Longstaff had a younger brother on Newcastle's books until five weeks ago - but is now ready to start sibling Matty against Leicester on Wednesday.

JASON MELLOR AT ELLAND ROAD: Danny Batth put Stoke into the lead before Sam Vokes doubled their advantage during the first-half of the second round clash at Elland Road.