Donald Trump has seized a five-point lead over Hillary Clinton in a new national poll, where he leads the Democrat by 42 to 37 per cent and holds a clear advantage among unaffiliated voters.

Lynne M. Patton published a video on YouTube earlier this month that quashed the notion that Donald Trump is a bigot and misogynist. She tells the backstory for the first time.

Donald Trump on Thursday reached the number of delegates needed to clinch the Republican nomination for president after a handful of 'unbound' delegates pledged their support.

'Who, Pocahontas?' he mocked when a reporter mentioned Warren's attacks on him, referring to her self-description as Native American based on a claim of 1/32 Cherokee heritage.

NFL player Tim Tebow dismissed claims Thursday that he is to speak at next week's GOP convention. The New York Times had found him on a leaked list of speakers, but Tebow called it a 'rumor.'

The Late Show host (pictured) taped at the Quicken Loans arena in Cleveland, Ohio Sunday. His blue wig and giant bow tie made him look like the Hunger Games host Caesar Flickerman (inset).

The Republican Party opened its national convention Monday, kicking off a four-day political jamboree that will anoint billionaire Donald Trump as its presidential nominee.

A refusal to allow a usually technical vote was met with protest from anti-Trump forces at the Cleveland, OH, convention because they wanted to use it to voice discontent at the candidate.

Sen. Tom Cotton, an emerging Republican leader, sees a GOP that's big tent enough to include members of the LGBT community, like reality star Caitlyn Jenner.

The Slovenian immigrant who became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 2006 was the second Trump to appear on stage. She said he was ready to 'fight every day' to give children a better future.

Trump easily cleared the minimum of 1,237 delegates that he needed to clinch the nomination. His son, Don Jr;, read New York's votes and put him over the top.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is a leader of the party's establishment wing, but won back some newer conservatives by going after Hillary Clinton.

Entering to the theme song from the Harrison Ford movie ‘Air Force One,’ he heard wild cheers of ‘Trump! Trump! and accepted the nomination the establishment swore would be denied him.

Retiring senator Dan Coats of Indiana unloaded on Ted Cruz, saying he 'only thinks of himself' and is a 'narcissistic, pathological liar.

Conor McGregor's whiskey has become a massive success since it was launched one year ago and the Irishman has revealed that he will be sharing the fruits of that success.

EXCLUSIVE: The money, equal to €25,000, will come as a huge boost to the non-profit charity during a period that is particularly difficult given the plummeting temperatures.

UFC star Nate Diaz was not impressed by Conor McGregor's first round victory over Donald Cerrone at UFC 246. The welterweight has fought the Irishman twice before with one win a piece.

McGregor obliterated 'Cowboy' Cerrone in just 40 seconds in Las Vegas last week in what was his first fight back in the octagon since his defeat by rival Khabib in October 2018.

Nate Diaz dismissed Conor McGregor's emphatic 40-second victory over Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone and is playing the waiting game for a trilogy fight with the Irishman. 

Dana White may now be worth in excess of $500million, but the UFC magnate did not always have an abundance of wealth having been born into a humble family in Boston.

WILL GRIFFEE: Conor McGregor is 'focused on fighting Khabib Nurmagomedov next', according to UFC president Dana White. There had been talk of a third Nate Diaz battle.

The 31-year-old made the £771,000 donation through his Proper No Twelve Whiskey company - something McGregor described as a 'dream' of his when he started the business two years ago.

Many have speculated who McGregor should fight next but Manchester-born Bisping believes there is only one opponent he will be facing once UFC returns to our screens.

The 31-year-old Louisiana resident is keen to get back to action and has expressed his interest in fighting either McGregor or Diaz, and is open to the bout taking place in the octagon or the ring.

The UFC fighter has helped in the fight against the deadly disease by donating one million euros that has gone towards cardiac monitors, oxygen equipment and 50,000 masks for hospitals.

If pandemic continues to halt proceedings, UFC president Dana White has claimed that future fights will instead take place on a private island, which is said to be 'up and running by June'.

Lady Gaga is feeling celebratory after pulling in three Grammy nominations on Wednesday for A Star Is Born soundtrack.

The 34-year-old pop star during a remote talk show appearance Monday solicited a $10 million donation from Apple CEO Tim Cook, 59, for her upcoming COVID-19 benefit. 

Jonathan Barnett has negotiated over £1billion in active contracts and transfer fees with possible commissions exceeding £99m to rise to the summit, according to Forbes.

Gareth Bale's agent has warned people not to 'believe everything you hear' amid talk the Welsh attacker will make the move to the Chinese Super League in the January transfer window.

Gareth Bale has made the most of his time in lockdown, with the Real Madrid star turning attention to his beloved golf and pulling off an impressive trick shot at his home.

The 39-year-old supermodel posted a gorgeous snap with a host of women, while Kris dedicated her post to her daughters and grandchildren.

The 22-year-old's company Kylie Cosmetics and Kylie Skin will begin producing hand sanitizer for hospitals across southern California, TMZ reports.

As the leader of her own make-up brand, Kylie Jenner's whole life revolves around her glam team. 

A bipartisan group of senators ignored a plea from President Donald Trump and voted to advance a war powers resolution that would hamper his ability to take military action in Iran.

The Iran international, who has 50 caps for his country, grew up in poverty-stricken Qazvin and began his journey to professional football by playing for local teams in the area.

Alex Hearn, 30, lives in Rainham, East London, with his partner and their two young daughters. The couple had suspicions when they found their door step wet in the mornings.

Labour's renationalisation plans will cost at least £196billion, business leaders warn today. The CBI employers' group said this could increase public debt by 10.7 per cent, pushing it above £2trillion.

Princess Eugenie, 29, has taken to Instagram to thank every postman and woman for working so hard during the coronavirus pandemic.

Andy Bradshaw, fom Wrea Green, Lancashire, took to Facebook to offer four acres of his land where people can plant trees if they werent able to say a proper goodbye because of lockdown.

The heavily-inked singer paired the statement piece with a more relaxed outfit consisting of a tight-fit white T-shirt, which displayed his toned biceps, and a pair of baggy trousers.

Billie has been nominated in the International Female Solo Artist category alongside the likes of Lizzo and Ariana Grande, while Harry, Lewis and Stormzy have been nominated for multiple awards.

A new study looked at 32 critically ill COVID-19 patients who were placed on ECMO machines at nine different hospitals and found that 68% were still alive at the time of analysis.

In the new survey, from PR firm Bospar, researchers found those between ages 18 and 24 were the least likely to get vaccinated against the coronavirus with only 57.8% saying they'd get the jab.

The president of the Hospital Consultants and Specialists Association said Britain's testing and tracing has been 'inadequate' and questions should be asked about the timing of lockdown.

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England have taken Ireland to the cleaners twice in the past 12 months, but only one of those victories counted for a bean and that was in Dublin 12 months ago.

EXCLUSIVE BY WILL KELLEHER AND CHRIS FOY: The contingency idea could become a reality later as an autumn without internationals would mean 'serious issues' for home unions' finances.

WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT. The group of vultures inch closer to the cheetah in Kruger National Park, South Africa. They take the kill but a lion steals it from them a few moments later.

With the season now over for most, football stars from across Europe are jetting off on their summer holidays. A host of players are finally enjoying some time away from the pitch.

The 32-year-old's wait for major silverware with his country goes on after Argentina were beaten 2-0 by Brazil in the Copa America semi-finals. Messi will be 35 by the 2022 World Cup.