All news for 2023-08-20

Any passengers peering out a plane window may notice a yellow metal hook with two holes in it - and despite being so small, the object has a very important purpose

Emmerdale is lining up more exits later this year and beyond, including David Metcalfe on the ITV soap after actor Matthew Wolfenden 'quit' the role after 17 years. Here's who else is leaving or returning

The Gray Fire raced across Washington State, just outside of Spokane, over the weekend having originated in Medical Lake leaving almost 200 buildings destroyed and one person dead

The MV Naomh Eanna was built in Dublin in the 1950s and weighs 483 tonnes, but despite plans to turn it into a five star hotel or a floating museum the ship is unfortunately now being scrapped

The New England Patriots preseason game against the Green Bay Packers was prematurely stopped during the fourth quarter because of an injury sustained by cornerback Isaiah Bolden.

Researchers in Stockholm have analysed blood samples from more than 700 patients with MS and 700 healthy individuals to produce evidence about the Epstein-Barr virus

I know I hurt him badly, but I was quite young and got swept off my feet by someone else - now, he’s having the last laugh because he’s mega successful and rolling in cash

Lizzo has taken to Instagram with her first post - a photo montage from her time in Japan - since breaking her silence and addressing the allegations made by her former dancers.

The season of spiders is fast approaching, and after a particularly wet August it's important to be on top of preventing them entering the home - if you have a fear of them

Lionel Messi was instrumental in securing Inter Miami the Leagues Cup title, as they saw off Nashville SC on penalties to secure the crown in Sunday's final

If you consider yourself a brain teaser pro, why not put yourself to the test with this tricky quiz? You've got to find the hidden heart in a matter of seconds to win

Paddy 'The Baddy' Pimblett hasn't fought since injuring his ankle last December but has been called out by Kurt Holobaugh after winning season 31 of The Ultimate Fighter

Hollywood superstar Salma Hayek looked absolutely incredible as she posed in a sheer dress as she enjoyed some sunshine near a swimming pool during her Mexico trip

King Charles and Prince William did not go to Australia for the England's World Cup final clash with Spain, with the monarch instead attending church in Balmoral and his son watching from Sandringham

Jurgen Klopp has outlined his reasons for being furious at the Liverpool fans who began to chant his name while the game was ongoing in their home win over Bournemouth

Helen Flanagan split from her ex-fiancé Scott Sinclair in October last year but the mum-of-three is still finding time for 'date night' - albeit with her young son Charlie

FIFA president Gianni Infantino was the subject of some light mocking from BBC commentator Robyn Cowen while handing out the medals following the Women's World Cup final

Before Brexit, Brits could travel up to and including the expiry date on their passports - but new EU regulations ruined Kirsty Hawes' Mallorca jaunt and could foil other holidaymakers as well

The body was found wrapped in a plastic rubbish bag and stuffed into a shopping trolley just down the road from a children's play park in the Bronx as families spent time outdoors unaware of what was happening

A woman was left 'flabbergasted' after finding out she'd been using public toilets wrong her whole life, but other people have reassured her that she's not alone

Giannis Antetokounmpo performed Cristiano Ronaldo's signature celebration before kick off, where Lionel Messi and Inter Miami managed to get the last laugh.

Prince George faultlessly carried out his role as a Page of Honour at King Charles' Coronation back in May - and one family member who was particularly proud was Princess Charlotte

Hearn recently criticised Diaz's boxing fight against Jake Paul and his comments didn't sit well with the UFC legend as he vowed to f*** up anyone on his Matchroom roster

The effects of Covid-19 are still being felt across the world in the form of mutated strains spreading through populations, the most recent mutation of the potentially deadly disease is a strain known as “Eris”

Thousands of people from Tenerife in Spain’s Canary Islands have been evacuated as the fire rages for a fifth day and tourists have found their holidays ruined by ash floating in pools