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Conservative's Gregg Peers poses as Oscar Pistorius holding a gun

EXCLUSIVE: Gregg Peers, who is standing for the Tories in a Cumbria County Council by-election two weeks before the general election, posted the fancy dress picture on his Facebook page.




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Oscar Pistorius case to be heard by Supreme Court of Appeal on November 3 as prosecutors attempt to have him convicted of murdering Reeva Steenkamp  

Oscar Pistorius' case will be heard by South Africa's Supreme Court of Appeal on November 3, when prosecutors will ask a panel of five judges to reject his trial verdict and convict him of murder.




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Inside the Pretoria jail cell Oscar Pistorius could return to if he is convicted of murder

With its drab, yellow walls, metal bed, this cramped two metre squared cell at Kgosi Mampuru II jail in Pretoria is where Oscar Pistorius spent 23 hours a day for killing model Reeva Steenkamp




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Oscar Pistorius' manslaughter conviction could be replaced with murder

The result of an appeal by prosecutors to have 29-year-old Oscar Pistorius’s manslaughter conviction overturned and replaced with one of murder is due to be delivered on Thursday morning.




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Oscar Pistorius told friend 'I don’t want to go back to jail' before murder conviction

Kevin Lerena (right) said Oscar Pistorius (left) is depressed, has lost interest in training and women - and suggested he might 'do something stupid' rather than go back to prison.




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Oscar Pistorius' family reveal killer is 'surviving' second jail term

Killer Oscar Pistorius is 'coping fine' back at Pretoria's maximum security, after being presented with a specially-equipped bathroom, a new mattress and food preparation privileges.




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How to make 'McDonald's' bacon and egg McMuffin at home

A clever amateur chef has made her own version of McDonald's famous bacon and egg McMuffin in an air fryer.




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New Zealand considers opening up its borders to Australia if coronavirus curve keeps flattening 

Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters said there is a 'serious possibility' that New Zealand could open borders to Australia sooner than the rest of the world If the rate of infection continues to drop.




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Luxury yacht intercepted near Sydney by Border Force containing commercial quantities of drugs 

The $250,000 vessel was intercepted by New South Wales Police in waters off Lake Macquarie, north of Sydney, at 4.30am on Saturday.




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Contrast between normal Anzac Day commemorations and coronavirus-disrupted services blatantly clear

Images captured during dawn services at war memorials in Melbourne and Wellington on Saturday showed vacant streets and small crowds.




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Australia considers opening up its borders to New Zealand

Peter Dutton said an arrangement with New Zealand is a logical first step in lifting restrictions before Australia could look at opening up to other nations within the region.




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Australia outperforming New Zealand in controlling coronavirus curve without stage four lockdown

Australian National University infectious diseases expert Professor Peter Collignon believes Australia's suppressed approach has had greater success than NZ's elimination strategy.




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'We're very, very excited': Dua Lipa gushes over Gigi Hadid confirming her pregnancy with Zayn Malik

The singer, 24, who is dating Gigi's brother Anwar, 20, spoke about the happy news after the model confirmed she is five months pregnant with her first child.




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Woman spends 29 days living in parents' basement and bathes in a bucket after contracting COVID-19

Freya Sawbridge decided to catch flight back to her parents' home in New Zealand on March 20 to avoid the worst of the pandemic.




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Married At First Sight's Connie Crayden signs with influencer agency

Fan favourite Connie Crayden is the latest Married At First Sight star to sign with an agency to kickstart her career as an Instagram influencer. 




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Devoted father battles stage four cancer as his pregnant wife prepares to welcome their second child

Auckland security manager Arlo McDiarmid's life revolved around his wife Isla and baby daughter, Indigo. Their world came crashing down when doctors found tumours all over his body.




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Orange juice set to be downgraded to a 2.5 health star rating because of high sugar content

Proposed changes to health guidelines will be discussed by the Australia and New Zealand Ministerial Forum on Food Regulation on May 22.




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Push to reopen Australia's economy will be kick-started TODAY

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg will on Tuesday reveal the Australian economy is losing $4billion every week the government shutdown to slow the spread of the virus stays in place.




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South Australia's top doctor warns 'tourists are the biggest risk' for second wave of coronavirus

South Australia's top doctor has raised concerns about the reopening of interstate tourism, warning travellers from interstate pose the biggest risk for a second wave of outbreaks.




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Boston Consulting Group survey reveals coronavirus has made Australians change their shopping habits

Coronavirus has made Australians reassess their taste in luxury goods and opt for the simpler things in life, a Boston Consulting Group survey of 1,000 consumers has found.




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NBA news: Miami Heat icon Dwyane Wade bows out as LeBron James watches courtside

LeBron James, Chris Paul and Carmelo Anthony were all sitting courtside in Brooklyn on Wednesday night to watch Miami's game against the Nets.




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Kylian Mbappe swaps Los Angeles for Tokyo as PSG star continues to enjoy his summer off

Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe was greeted by hundreds of fans as he arrived at Tokyo's Haneda Airport on Monday evening following a week in Los Angeles.




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Controversial keto diet cuts out 'some of the healthiest foods on the planet', doctor warns

Dr Shivam Joshi, a doctor in New York City, said people risk 'throwing the baby out with the bath water' by following the same low-carb diet as Kim Kardashian and LeBron James (pictured).




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LeBron James speaks out AGAIN on China NBA controversy

LeBron James has spoken out again after sparking anger for suggesting Houston Rockets Daryl Morey 'wasn't educated' when he sent a tweet in support of protesters in Hong Kong.




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South Park takes aim at LeBron James and pokes fun at his controversial comments about China

In Wednesday's 'Let Them Eat Goo' episode, the lunches at South Park Elementary School are switched out for healthier options, following complaints from other students.




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LeBron James leads LA Lakers to their fifth consecutive win as they hold off the Detroit Pistons

LeBron James put up 21 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists, while Anthony Davis had eight of the Lakers' 20 blocked shots in their fifth straight victory, 106-99 over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night.




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Carmelo Anthony hits game-winning shot with just 3.3 seconds left as Portland rally to beat Toronto

Carmelo Anthony made the winning basket with just 3.3 seconds left on the clock as Portland rallied to beat Toronto on Tuesday night. Portland looked dead and buried but rallied with seconds left.




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Kobe Bryant congratulated Lebron James in his last tweet

The legendary basketball player took to social media hours before his death to celebrate Lebron James surpassing him to earn the No. 2 All-Time Top Scorer title.




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Beaming Michelle Obama and Julia Roberts chat to pupils in Vietnam ahead of conference in Malaysia 

Julia Roberts is travelling to Kuala Lumpur with Obama for the Obama Foundation's inaugural Leaders: Asia-Pacific convening in the Malaysian capital on Tuesday.




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Barack and Michelle Obama congratulate their own production company after American Factory Oscar win

American Factory, about the decline of manufacturing jobs in the industrial Midwest, picked up the golden statue for best feature-length documentary at the Oscars on Sunday night.




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Michelle Obama enjoys Christina Aguilera's Las Vegas concert

The former First Lady of the United States attended Christina Aguilera's The Xperience concert at Planet Hollywood's Zappos Theater in Las Vegas where a male dancer twerked near her.




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Gal Gadot takes over as the face of Smartwater after company ends contract with Jennifer Anniston

Actress Gal Gadot is ringing in the new decade with a brand new business venture.




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Brad Pitt's exes get friendly as Gwyneth Paltrow congratulates Jennifer Aniston on SAG Award win 

Gwyneth Paltrow congratulated Aniston on her SAG win in an Instagram comment, Monday. The former Friends actress won a SAG award for her role in The Morning Show.




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How you can recreate the iconic 'Rachel Green' style moments from Friends

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.




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Jennifer Aniston congratulated her ex-husband Brad Pitt during another awards season run-in

The actress, 50, congratulated her ex on his win while attending Guy Oseary's annual Oscars party, though this interaction lacked the same flirty vibe as the last one.




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Friends cast CONFIRMS official reunion for HBO Max Special

The cast members - Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matthew Perry, David Schwimmer, Matt LeBlanc - took to Instagram to share the good news with their fans.




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Brad Pitt attends Thundercat concert in LA with mystery female

Fans had been hoping that Brad Pitt and his ex-wife Jennifer Aniston might get back together after some cosy displays during awards season. 




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Jennifer Aniston helps Jimmy Kimmel surprise a nurse who has contracted COVID-19

The 51-year-old actress video called into an interview on Kimmel's show on Thursday, to greet Kimball Fairbanks of St. George, Utah, and praised the healthcare worker for her bravery.




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Transfer news: Real Madrid considering swoop for Manchester United target Bruno Fernandes

Real Madrid are considering a move for Sporting Lisbon midfielder Bruno Fernandes over fears they will be unable to secure the signing of Paul Pogba.




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Serena Williams thrashes Maria Sharapova in 58 minutes to reach US Open second round

MIKE DICKSON IN NEW YORK: Serena Williams's return to the Arthur Ashe Stadium proved a stunning contrast to her last appearance she imperiously crushed old foe Maria Sharapova.




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Referee confirmed for north London derby between Arsenal and Tottenham

The bitter rivals meet at the Emirates next weekend having suffered defeats to Liverpool and Newcastle respectively last weekend. The last north London derby ended 1-1 at Wembley in March.




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Huddersfield news: Abdelhamid Sabiri has Huddersfield contract terminated after just 13 appearances

Huddersfield midfielder Abdelhamid Sabiri has left the club after his contract was terminated by mutual consent. Sabiri, 22, had a year remaining on a three-year deal he signed when arriving from FC Nurnberg.




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Spanish Grand Prix to continue on the F1 calendar after agreement is struck

The Spanish Grand Prix will continue to be part of the Formula One calendar after an agreement was reached to hold the race in 2020.




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Jimmy Anderson bowls six overs for Lancashire Second XI to prove Ashes fitness

Jimmy Anderson bowled six overs in his opening spell for a Lancashire Second XI as he attempted to prove his fitness for the fourth Ashes Test.




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How do Manchester United solve their midfield conundrum after Crystal Palace defeat?

ADAM SHERGOLD: Man United's inability to break down a resolute Crystal Palace defence on Saturday exposed a dearth of passing and creativity in midfield that needs to be addressed.




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Tottenham news: Mauricio Pochettino concerned his Tottenham side lack a plan B

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is concerned his squad lacks an attacking plan B following the departure of Fernando Llorente. Spurs' difficulty in breaking down Newcastle has raised concerns.




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Everton confirm £25m new boy Jean-Philippe Gbamin is out for at least two months

Everton have confirmed that new £25million signing Jean-Philippe Gbamin has suffered a thigh injury which rules him out for at least two months.




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Sheffield United 2-1 Blackburn: Blades secure Carabao Cup second round win

First-half strikes from Richard Stearman and Oliver Norwood helped Sheffield United beat Blackburn Rovers to reach the Carabao Cup third round.




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Crewe 1-6 Aston Villa: Conor Hourihane grabs a brace

IAN WHITTELL AT GRESTY ROAD: Two first half goals from Conor Hourihane continued the feelgood factor swirling around Premier League newboys Aston Villa.




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UFC champ Khabib prepared to go to extreme lengths to sort out rivalry with Conor McGregor

UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has claimed he isn't 'scared' to settle his rivalry with Conor McGregor outside of the Octagon.