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Confidence Man – Tilt review: Hyperactive hijinks are in need of a crowd
Review at a glance R emember when the biggest act in the country was Scissor Sisters? Male and female dual singers, wild outfits, silly stage names, campness everywhere – simpler times. There’s a similar vibe about Brisbane’s Confidence Man, a jokey side project from four people in different bands thatContinue Reading
Half of British people are seeing friends and leaving home less since the pandemic – new study
Shutterstock Two years on from the first pandemic lockdown in the UK, a new study by King’s College London and Ipsos MORI shows just how damaging COVID and the measures to control it have been. In a representative sample of just over 1,200 people, a third of people say they’reContinue Reading
3 major Covid rule changes TODAY – everything you need to know
COVID rules are changing today as Britain shunts into the next phase of living with the virus. Although infections remain high, ministers are ploughing ahead with stripping back measures because jabs are keeping deaths down. Covid guidance is changing today as the country learns to live with the virus Yesterday was theContinue Reading
Ukraine peace negotiations: how far are the two sides from a settlement that could stick?
Another round of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in Turkey has brought little progress towards a ceasefire, let alone a peace agreement. Based on statements by both Moscow and Kyiv, it appears that there is some consensus on the issues that need to be negotiated, but little on what theContinue Reading
Senators reach tentative deal on $10 billion in additional Covid funding, Romney says
U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) walks through the Senate Subway on his way to a security briefing for senators on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, on Capitol Hill in Washington, March 30, 2022. Elizabeth Frantz | Reuters Senate Republicans and Democrats have reached a tentative deal on $10 billion in additionalContinue Reading
Boxing schedule 2022: Upcoming fights, fixture schedule including Fury vs Whyte DATE, Canelo next fight CONFIRMED
LAST YEAR was a monster 12 months for boxing and you can expect more of the same in the first part of 2022. Stars such as Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Canelo Alvarez are all set to fight this year, with the latter pair’s fights confirmed. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GETContinue Reading
Ukraine Recap: is peace possible?
It’s fair to say that things are not going well for Vladimir Putin and his war on Ukraine. Heavy losses of men and equipment and supply chain problems have forced an apparent change of plan. Instead of taking Kyiv and effectively ending resistance, Russia’s deputy defence minister, Alexander Fomin, saidContinue Reading
The Farthest Star Sheds New Light on the Early Universe
A cosmic fluke helped Hubble spy Earendel, a giant star at the edge of the known universe that could tell us more about what happened after the Big Bang.Continue Reading
Man remanded over security alert which halted Coveney speech
A Belfast man has been remanded in custody over a security alert which halted a peace event addressed by Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney. Darren Service (40) of Ballysillan Road, has been charged with preparation of terrorist acts, hijacking and placing a hoax bomb last week. Belfast Magistrates’ CourtContinue Reading
Who can England get in the group stages of the World Cup?
ENGLAND secured their World Cup qualifying spot back in November but they finally get to find out their group stage fate TOMORROW. The Three Lions comfortably topped Group I – going on an unbeaten 10-game run where they accumulated 26 points. 1 England annihilated San Marino 10-0 in their finalContinue Reading