Sohail Ayaz (pictured) is suspected of kidnapping a 13-year-old, drugging him and raping him for four days while filming his assault in Rawalpindi, Pakistan.

An alleged homophobic sledge towards an opponent is believed to have cost Australian fast bowler James Pattinson a possible recall to the Test arena at the Gabba in Brisbane this week.

Fast bowler James Pattinson will miss the first test against Pakistan after choosing not to contest a charge of breaching Cricket Australia's code of conduct during a domestic Sheffield Shield match.

Fast bowler James Pattinson, 29, was reported by umpires for the alleged homophobic slur against Bulls paceman Cameron Gannon while fielding for Victoria.

Boris Johnson has bounced onto our television screens looking uncustomarily grave, and brandishing a 'battle plan' which is full of draconian-sounding measures that may have to be taken.

STEPHEN GLOVER: Famous Polish film director Roman Polanski is a very wicked man. Or, to be more precise, 43 years ago he did a very wicked thing.

STEPHEN GLOVER: It concerns the kidnapping of a young woman on a British street, and the subsequent connivance of the Labour government in this unlawful act...

STEPHEN GLOVER: Rishi Sunak's first Budget confirmed what we had suspected. Boris Johnson's Tories are not the party of Margaret Thatcher, or even David Cameron.

STEPHEN GLOVER: The outgoing director general of the BBC, Tony Hall, wrote a piece in this newspaper last week in which he claimed the Corporation was eager to have a public debate.

STEPHEN GLOVER: I have been struggling over recent days to make up my mind as to whether the greedy hoarders or the burgeoning volunteers more truly represent modern Britain.

STEPHEN GLOVER: Boris Johnson's sombre television address last night marked a moment in this nation's life which all who watched it are likely to remember for as long as they live.

Boris Johnson's sombre television address last night marked a moment in this nation's life which all who watched it are likely to remember for as long as they live. 

STEPHEN GLOVER: The lives of young people, pictured, are likely to be blighted for years to come following the Covid-19 outbreak and subsequent budget adjustments.

STEPHEN GLOVER: Boris Johnson (pictured) has urged the people of this country to accept the arduous terms of a lockdown, and by and large, the people of this country have acquiesced.

STEPHEN GLOVER - Let us be honest. The fact that Boris Johnson has been taken into intensive care suggests that he is gravely ill. We must pray for him. I certainly am.

The Daily Mail's Stephen Glover gives his honest appraisal of the job that lies ahead for Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab, chosen by Boris Johnson to lead the country while he is in intensive care.

STEPHEN GLOVER - It is now six weeks since Boris Johnson delivered his first pandemic warning. The question all front line staff must be asking is why have provisions not been made for vital equipment?

STEPHEN GLOVER: Were U.S. President Donald Trump a thatch-haired schoolboy, rather than the most powerful man on Earth, I've no doubt he would be the bane of his teachers' lives.

STEPHEN GLOVER: When humans are worrying about the future of the world, Harry and Meghan climb into their habitual pulpit to reiterate their hatred for newspapers.

STEPHEN GLOVER: Many people will have been uplifted by Boris Johnson's (pictured) stirring speech yesterday outside No 10.

On Tuesday, Health Secretary Matt Hancock (pictured) was offered two opportunities to express his regret and accept some responsibility. He flunked them both, writes STEPHEN GLOVER.

STEPHEN GLOVER: Day by day, the Government is coming under attack. There are really two sorts of criticism during this dreadful Covid-19 pandemic.

STEPHEN GLOVER: The other day I learnt that an old friend had died. But although I can accept this as a matter of fact, I can't really take it in because there has been no shared recognition among those who knew her.

Sophie Wessex, 56, who is a member of the Bagshot WI, wrote the letter for the most recent issue of the institute's magazine, WI Life, which is published today.

Sophie Wessex, 55, who is currently isolating in Surrey with her husband Prince Edward, 56, is 'unfussy' and 'does things that aren't very glamorous', royal expert Ingrid Seward told CBC News.

On Tuesday's edition of The One Show, the presenter, 43, broke down in tears as actor Christopher, 56. read out a heartfelt poem in support of the NHS amid the coronavirus pandemic.

If you've been hanging on to an ancient, half-dead handset with the obligatory smashed screen, waiting for the 'right' iPhone to upgrade to, this £729 handset is a decent choice

They're less bulky than over-ear headphones, and offer noise-cancelling and Bluetooth without making you look like one of Doctor Who's cyborg foes

If you're wearing headphones, what do you do when you have to politely inform someone at the checkout that no, you don't have a reward card, and nor are you interested in acquiring one?

'You look like a Teletubby!' These are words no man wants to hear. I suppose at least they didn't say I looked like the one with the handbag. I'll admit that Grado's headphones are on the large side

The Great British Bake Off may be younger and groovier these days, having rid itself of no-nonsense Yorkshiremen, lovely old ladies, and anyone with 'a proper job.'

Harrison Ford confessed he has been maintaining a clean diet of 'vegetables and fish' to maintain his ripped physique at age 77m, during an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show

Personal photographs taken by Pamela Mann, who worked on the original Star Wars movies as a continuity supervisor, have sold for over £4,000 at Windsor Auctions in Berkshire.

President Trump tweeted a photoshopped image of him placing a medal around the neck of Conan, the hero dog who chased down ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi before he blew himself up.

FBI Director Christopher Wray said Wednesday in Washington: 'Terrorism today moves at the speed of social media' and the rapid development of technology has helped boost lone terrorists.

A puppy (pictured) orphaned by the destruction of the Syrian compound which housed abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has been rescued after being found next to its dead mother.

Ibrahim Anderson, 40, who is a follower of hate preacher Anjem Choudary, was jailed for three years in 2016 after setting up the stall outside Topshop in 2014.

Omar Elomar died in a pool of blood outside a park on Cabramatta Avenue in Miller, in Sydney's west, about 11.10pm on February 15.

That passport also listed Epstein's residence as being in Saudi Arabia said Rossmiller, who revealed it was found in a locked safe during the search of he pedophile's home earlier this month.

JONATHAN SPENCER IN SALZBURG: When we rocked up to the iconic Hangar-7 in a Red Bull themed double-decker party bus, we knew we were in for one special night.

The movie star, 69, takes over from Donald Trump on the NBC reality show and appeared at the promotional event wearing a large knee-high medical boot on his right leg.

SPORTS AGENDA - EDITED BY LAURA WILLIAMSON: There were raised eyebrows in the England women's camp when a picture of the men's Under 21s on a private jet emerged.

Ryan Babel scored twice as a rampant Holland claimed a comfortable 4-0 victory over Estonia in their Euro 2020 Group C qualifier on Monday.

JAN MOIR: As much as the couple hate publicity, Meghan Markle kindly found it in her heart to give an interview to American television, the first to be broadcast in her post-Windsor world.

Chris Brown got to work with his adorable daughter Royalty during a fun photoshoot this week.

The R&B singer and rapper rang in the holidays at the star-studded Cali Christmas concert at The Forum in Inglewood on Friday. Pharrell Williams and Kendrick Lamar also performed.

Chris Brown is alleged to have assaulted the in-house photographer during a promotional appearance at a nightclub.

The 27-year-old hammed it up for the camera at Mokai Lounge in Miami Beach, Florida, on Monday.

On Wednesday, he shared the first photo of son Aeko Catori Brown.But on Friday, Chris Brown shared the first snap of his son's face, followed by photos that allowed fans to see his softer side.

LAWRENCE BOOTH: Words were not enough, but the captains tried anyway. 'Extraordinary,' said Morgan. 'Gutted,' said Williamson. More or less everyone else was left speechless.