The new global index showed the US ranked lower than 38 other nations on the geometric mean of surviving and thriving. Children in Norway and South Korea came out top.

The new global index showed children in Norway, South Korea and the Netherlands had the best chance at survival and well-being thanks to good healthcare, education and nutrition.

Billionaire Sheikh Maktoum - a friend of the Queen - had Princess Shamsa abducted from Cambridge after she went on the run in 2000 and her sister Princess Latifa snatched from her yacht.

Sheikh Mohammed al-Maktoum ordered henchmen to snatch Princess Shamsa in Cambridge in 2000 but a criminal inquiry was dropped as an alleged diplomatic favour.

EXCLUSIVE BY CRAIG HOPE: Mike Ashley will sell Newcastle United if the consortium fronted by Amanda Staveley produces the cash to do a deal, Sportsmail has been told.

EXCLUSIVE BY MARTIN SAMUEL: The deposit paid by the Saudi Arabian consortium is non-refundable, meaning Newcastle owner Ashley gets richer even if the takeover is not ratified.

Newcastle United's Saudi Arabian takeover, led by Amanda Staveley, will face renewed scrutiny this week from the Premier League after further complaints from human rights activists.

Minors will now receive a prison sentence of no longer than 10 years in a 'juvenile detention facility'. Pictured: Abdulkareem al-Hawaj was one of the minors executed in 2019.

Mecca's Grand Mosque - which is typically crowded during Ramadan as Muslims break their fast each night - was all-but deserted Monday as a few prayed while observing social distancing.

Newcastle's first team stars have launched a bid to save boss Steve Bruce with the club's prospective new owners keen to appoint Mauricio Pochettino as manager, according to The Sun.

Shaynna Blaze announced her split from husband of 18 years, Steve Vaughan, in August 2018.

Isabel Vincent, 55, an investigative journalist for the New York Post, recalls her fond friendship with a 92-year-old man who used to cook her delicious meals in her memoir, Dinner with Edward.

Susanna Johnston has collated a charming and witty selection of vignettes and diaries from her well-connected life. From bring her dementia-ridden father home from Cape Town, to losing at ping-pong.

Clare Mackintosh is currently reading The Giver Of Stars by JoJo Moyes. The British thriller writer revealed that she would take Life After Life, by Kate Atkinson to a desert island.

Gene Stone and PETA founder Ingrid Newkirk explore nature in fascinating new book AnimalKind. British authors reveal that an ant colony displays more calm than a bunch of politicians.

The title of this dark, dangerously funny collection comes from the Voyager satellite.

British foreign correspondent Christina Lamb, chronicles mass-rape in war in a devastating new book, featuring interviews with survivors.

Lamorna Ash who took a break from her career in London as a playwright, spent months living with Cornish fishermen for a new book. Almost everyone she met has lost someone to the sea.

Hadley Freeman reflects on the life of her paternal grandmother Sara Glass, in a fascinating new biography. Sara who was born in Paris, moved to New York with the imminent threat of war.

Maureen Waller's detailed portrait of London in 1945, has been reissued in paperback to commemorate this year's anniversary of VE Day.

Our story on October 22 about a woman who abused the children she had adopted wrongly suggested that Cheshire East Safeguarding Children’s Board was responsible for overseeing the children’s adoption. We are happy to correct the error.

In our article of 30 March 2009, Doctor 'abused abortion patients', we reported allegations of sexual assault by Dr Sharma during a criminal trial, but did not report on the outcome. Dr Sharma was found not guilty of all charges and the trial judge stated that he could 'leave the Court without a stain on [his] character'. We are happy to set the record straight and apologise to Dr Sharma for the distress and embarrassment caused.

Georgina Le Grice is no stranger to horror stories, but she never expected to find herself in one when her family's picturesque 18th-century property was falling apart, and there was no money to save it.

A report with the heading Former Labour MP’s daughter held by Italian police for being drunk told officers ‘she was the daughter of Cabinet minister’ incorrectly identified Kathryn Emily Andrews as the daughter of former Labour MP Robert Marshall-Andrews. In fact, neither Mr Marshall-Andrews nor his daughter Laura were in any way connected to the incident. We apologise to them for the misunderstanding and any embarrassment caused.

The B**** knows how to dress...

Jason Jones says that he doesn't deserve to live after shooting dead the man who tried to prevent his Dallas crime spree.

The photograph was sent as a prank and was unwittingly posted online and on screens displayed throughout the centre in the western Russian region of Chelyabinsk Oblast.

Strippers on TikTok are sharing videos of huge piles of cash, designer accessories, and luxury cars. The trend was kicked off by user Lilithrising, who shared the original in January.

In a newly-released interview with former Fox News and NBC News host Megyn Kelly, Joe Biden sexual assault accuser Tara Reade, 56, said that the alleged attack 'shattered' her.

Mary Hagen Roberts, 64, penned an essay about how her daughter Laura Hagen Hoffman, 33, died just a day after learning her cancer had spread to her lungs.

Harper Beckham, eight, who was wearing matching pyjamas with her mother, penned a sweet card, writing that she hopes Father Christmas enjoys a mince pie and milk left out for him.

The Beckhams are no stranger to sharing their lavish exploits, and Christmas Eve proved to be no different, as they led stars taking to Instagram to share a glimpse of their own festive preparations.

Victoria Beckham has reportedly been forced to make dramatic cuts after her eponymous fashion label plunged £36million in debt.

The fashion designer, 45, shared her gingerbread house fail on Instagram on Saturday, with son Cruz, 14, coming to her rescue.

Victoria Beckham has given a candid look at her morning routine on Instagram - which features cleansing hot water and lemon and a breakfast prepared by daughter Harper.

Taking to Instagram on Wednesday, the former Spice Girl shared a snap of her avocado on toast, made with wholegrain Ezekiel bread.

Victoria Beckham looked sensational as she donned a camel blouse over a turtleneck jumper as she unveiled the effects of her moisturiser on Friday.

The designer, 45, draped a stylish black tailored coat over her shoulders and added a splash of colour with green trousers as she sat with David ahead of the Dior fashion show in Paris on Friday.

The fashionista, 45, arrived in style at the Dior Homme Menswear Fall/Winter 2020-2021 show, which was held as part of Paris Fashion Week in the French capital on Friday.

Victoria Beckham and her husband David made a typically stylish appearance in the city on Saturday, as they made their way to a show at Mens Fashion Week.

Emily Monckton picked out a selection of the best items for embracing this season's snakeprint trend. British style expert notes Gucci and Victoria Beckham featuring the print in their catwalks.

Emma Bunton turned 44 on Tuesday - with Victoria Beckham leading the Spice Girls tributes.

Victoria Beckham looked suitably stylish as she 'played shop girl' at her Dover Street shop in London on Friday.

The Electric Slide dance is usually performed to Cameo's 80s hit Candy, but the pair busted out the moves side-by-side to Love Again by Gamma feat. Chelsea.

The actress, 44, looked chic as she arrived in style with America Ferrera for Netflix and The Latinx House's joint party at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, on Friday.

The fashion designer, 45, had a little trouble recognising some of the food brands while playing a board game with her daughter Harper, eight, and mother Jackie on Sunday.

Romeo Beckham, 17, took fashion inspirition from Gareth Southgate as he wore a waistcoat during a fun date with girlfriend Mia Regan on Friday.

The reality star, 39, looked sensational in the racy ensemble as she exited the swanky Hakkasan restaurant in the capital after enjoying dinner Burberry's Chief Creative Officer Riccardo Tisci.

The reality star, 39, took to Instagram Stories to share a glimpse of the presents he received from Victoria and big-name designer Burberry including boots, a bag and an array of cosmetics.

ALISON BOSHOFF: With parallel fashion careers and matching fortunes, and royal connections, you might imagine that Victoria Beckham and Stella McCartney have a lot in common.