British lesbian couple become the first parents to have a baby carried in BOTH of their wombs. Jasmine Francis-Smith, 28, from Northamptonshire, gave birth to Otis two months ago at a hospital in Essex, using an egg that was first incubated by her wife, Donna. Staff at Argos supply centre vote for two-week strike over Christmas after long-running pay dispute. From December 16 to 31, UPS shunters and HGV drivers at the site in Barton, Staffordshire, will walk out and throw deliveries into chaos. England set to face Austria and Romania in June friendlies ahead of start of Euro 2020. Before the tournament begins Gareth Southgate's side will travel to Vienna on June 2 to play Austria, before returning to England for a tie against Romania at an undecided English stadium.

Scientists hail 3D table top as «mist» opportunity. June 12 — Researchers in the UK have developed a prototype three dimensional screen made of mist, that will allow multiple participants to interact with shared images. The MisTable's inventors say their water-based technology could prove transformative in the business and education sectors. Jim Drury reports. Elizabeth I revealed as the translator of Tacitus into English. Elizabeth I, one of England's best-loved monarchs, has been revealed to be the translator behind an English version of an ancient text by Tacitus who described the high politics, treachery and… Why are today's biggest movies sooo long? In our social-media-obsessed era of video gifs, YouTube clips and swiping away the second you get bored, none of us is supposed to be able to concentrate on anything. Artist, 24, still in pain 4 years after being hit by a baseball bat at a Chicago Cubs training game. Alexandra Binkowski, 24, said she was hit in the head by a baseball bat during a Chicago Cubs spring training game in March 2015. She says she still suffers from daily, painful headaches.

House Democrats lay out case for impeaching Trump. Trump solicited foreign interference to boost his chances of re-election next year, undermined national security and ordered an unprecedented campaign to obstruct Congress, Democrats said in a report that will form the basis of any formal impeachment charges against Trump. Jonah Green reports. Have YOU ever been to this pub in Wales? Officials want you to get tested for TB. Health officials want anyone who has stepped foot in the Joiners Arms pub in Llwynhendy, Carmarthenshire, between 2005 and 2018 to get tested. The Hunt for Jeffrey Epsteins Hidden Files. A mysterious man told us he had surveillance footage from Jeffrey Epsteins properties. Then his story took a turn. How to Follow Up Frozen? With Melancholy and a Power Ballad. For the music of Frozen 2, Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez found inspiration in a Latin hymn, grief and Bryan Adams. Fake Meat vs. Real Meat. Millennials are gobbling down plant-based burgers, prompting meat producers to question the health benefits of ultra-processed imitations. Seemingly harmless seeds found in parks in Western Australia spark dire warning for pet owners. Local authorities in Busselton, about 230km south of Perth, shared a photo of a large handful of the seemingly harmless seeds stashed under a bush in the Western Australian city. Google co-founders step aside as Pichai takes helm of parent Alphabet. Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin are stepping aside as leaders of the Internet behemoth they founded 21 years ago, ending an extraordinary run that saw them build one of the world's most valuable and influential companies. Fire Blight Spreads Northward, Threatening Apple Orchards. Growers in northern states are combating virulent outbreaks of a disease as seasons grow warmer, orchards have been reconfigured for higher yields and new varieties may be more vulnerable.

Superheroes triumph at People's Choice awards. The people have spoken and superheroes continue to rule the movie pack, as Captain America, Iron Man and Batman were among the top winners at the People's Choice awards on Wednesday. Gary Regan, Maestro of Mixology and Cocktail Culture, Dies at 68. A British-born son of publicans, he became a bartender in New York, a saloonkeeper, an author of 18 books and a columnist and commentator. New Strawberry-Flavored H.I.V. Drugs for Babies Are Offered at $1 a Day. Thousands of infants are doomed to early deaths each year, in part because pediatric medicines come in hard pills or bitter syrups that need refrigeration. Steelers Cling to Playoff Hopes, the Browns to the Idea of a Rivalry. Playing without Myles Garrett and Mason Rudolph, the A.F.C. North face-off played out more predictably than the teams last meeting. Sperm whale died on Scottish beach with 'litter ball' in stomach. WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT. The enormous whale was found stranded on Seilebost Beach on the Isle of Harris in Scotland with 220lb of waste in its stomach including fishing nets and rope. Ravens Outlast 49ers With a Strong Finishing Kick. Quarterback Lamar Jackson converted two critical short-yardage runs on Baltimores winning drive, then Justin Tucker kicked a 49-yard field goal as time expired. Winnie Harlow is pink perfection in zippered jumpsuit Does LSU look at weighted GPA Who is tekashi69 signed to Dior show at Art Basel in Miami. She regularly elevates the events she attends with her elegant beauty and peerless fashion sense, which recently has been dominated by one color in particular. Drones travel far to get off the ground. Amazon or UPS packages won't be dropped by drones anytime soon, but drones are finally getting a flight plan for business. And it starts in Rwanda. The Queen hosts NATO reception amid Prince Andrew scandal. The Queen, 93, was joined by Prince Charles and Camilla who earlier todayhad tea with Donald Trump at Clarence House before arriving at the palace in Westminster, central London. 6 Cookbooks That Double as Guidebooks. For travelers who first consider dinner reservations and pastry stops when planning a trip, select cookbooks celebrating the cuisine of a city or country can also serve as guidebooks.

Pia Miller says she is 'so blessed' as she decorates Christmas tree with sons. Pia Miller ushered in the silly season on Monday. David Haye warns Anthony Joshua that another defeat to Andy Ruiz could be 'catastrophic'. Joshua fights Ruiz Jnr at the Diriyah Arena in Saudi Arabia next Saturday in an attempt to avenge his only defeat, which came when he was stopped at Madison Square Garden in June. The only human to outsmart Google's AlphaGo says artificial intelligence 'cannot be defeated'. There's no shortage of questions surrounding artificial intelligence, but one thing is indisputable AI is really good at Go. So good that a human Go-master has declared it unbeatable. Fraud fund used to pay back bank transfer victims to be extended until March. A central fraud pot used to pay back blameless bank transfer scam victims which was due to run out of money at the end of the year will now be funded until the end of March. When a Disappointment Helped Lead to a Nobel Prize. The winners of this years Nobel in economics did pioneering field experiments that sometimes didnt work as expected. Here's the proof it always pays to book direct. We contacted eight hotels and BBs inquiring about a double room. Each time we were offered a better deal than the price given by the online agents. Tiger's career by the numbers. It was never meant to happen. And yet, it did. It was the major victory many had long since accepted would never happen again — 3,955 days after his last major triumph. Max Verstappen pips Lewis Hamilton to fastest time in Abu Dhabi Grand Prix final practice. After taking a stunning victory in Brazil last time out, the Dutchman narrowly pipped Hamilton to the fastest time as he looks for back-to-back wins for the first time in his career. Breakingviews TV AMLO spirits. Mexicos recession is a blow to President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, who took office a year ago promising 4% GDP growth. Budget cuts arent helping, and indebted national oil company Pemex needs support. Regional unrest raises the stakes further, Anna Szymanski explains. Robert F.X. Sillerman Dies at 71; Built Entertainment Empires. A brash figure in the financial pages, he bought and sold lucrative radio and concert businesses and controlled the Elvis Presley estate. Justin Fields Has Heisman Moment in Ohio States Win Over Michigan. The Buckeyes quarterback threw one of his four touchdown passes in a 56-27 win immediately after returning from an injury scare. Jose Mourinho invites ball-boy to Tottenham's pre-match meal after Champions League heroics. Jose Mourinho invited his favourite ball-boy, 15-year-old Callum Hynes, to join Tottenham's pre-match lunch on Saturday as a reward for his quick reactions against Olympiacos. Health secretary Matt Hancock is booed and heckled at a general election hustings. Health secretary Matt Hancock was met with chants of 'shame on you' after criticising Jeremy Corbyn for his handling of antisemitism while on the hustings in Haverhill, West Suffolk on Friday. Julie Andrews' memoir, Home Work, tells her amazing story in a disappointingly matter-of-fact way. Climb every mountain, Ford every stream' sang Julie Andrews in The Sound Of Music, and this second volume of her memoirs shows that our Julie has climbed and forded like a good 'un. Duke of York passed a Treasury document about the Icelandic financial crisis to business tycoon. EXCLUSIVE Prince Andrew requested a private briefing about the Labour Government's bid to reclaim a 2.3 billion debt owed by Iceland following online bank Icesave's collapse. In Afghanistan, Trump Creates Confusion Over U.S. Policy on Taliban. The president said stalled talks with the militant group Were the New England Patriots called the Boston Patriots Is it important to have friends back on and called for a cease-fire something his negotiators had deemed unrealistic. Cremant, a festive fizz from France, is about to burst the prosecco bubble as imports soar by 95%. Cremant, a French sparkling wine made the same way as champagne but selling at half the price, is being described by industry experts as 'one of the best-kept secrets in wine'. Booker Prize winner Evaristo hopes to build ties with African and British readers. Author Bernardine Evaristo hopes her Booker Prize-winning novel will help to alter perceptions of black British people among African readers and Britons she sees as grappling with heightened racial tension. Red Dot Miami exhibits Ricardo Cardenas' Art on Concrete. Artwork to show at 16th edition Art Basel in Miami Beach. Celine Dion Tops the Chart for the First Time in 17 Years. The singers first English-language album since 2013 sold well, while a very busy Taylor Swift saw a surge in activity. Rising seas threaten early end for sinking village in Philippines. Danica Martinez, 16, grew up in a house that grows taller every few years. Liam Payne claims he was 'jumped by three bouncers' during a night out with girlfriend Maya Henry. The couple — who went public with their relationship in September — were in Texas enjoying an evening together when door staff at The Silver Fox stopped the former One Direction singer, 26.

Big Sur highway proactively closing, two years after same stretch had major mudslide. Parts of Highway 1 in Northern California prone to mudslides are shutting ahead of heavy rain this weekend in Big Sur. A mudslide along the same route in 2017 caused major damage. Laura Whitmore looks effortlessly chic as she joins Iain Stirling at the Ladbrokes Winter Carnival. Laura Whitmore, 34, looked effortlessly chic in a furry cream jacket and floral navy dress as she joined beau Iain Stirling, 31, at the Ladbrokes Winter Carnival in Berkshire on Saturday. Glass throne filled with $1m in bank notes goes on display in Moscow. Russian billionaire Igor Rybakov and artist Alexey Sergienko created the bulletproof chair filled with US bank notes for a display at Art Residence in Moscow. 9 Dance Performances to See in N.Y.C. This Weekend. Our guide to dance performances happening this weekend and in the week ahead. Brad Gobright, a Throwback Climber on the Fringes of a Sport. Gobright, who was known for the simple life he led and the risks he took, fell during a descent on Wednesday. Man, 57, 'had sex with girl, 14, and gave her a cellphone so he could send her explicit texts'. Francisco Alcala, from Indianapolis, was arrested after the teen's father quizzed his daughter about the cell phone, which she said the man had given to her.

Sacha Baron Cohen chastises big tech for spreading lies. 'Borat' and 'Bruno' comedian Sacha Baron Cohen issued a searing rebuke of social media companies, with particular aim at Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, decrying the industry as the 'greatest propaganda machine in history' for spreading hate speech and political misinformation. Katharine McPhee braves the NYC cold as she walks to Broadway ahead of Waitress performance. Katahrine McPhee braved the NYC cold on Saturday when she was seen walking to Broadway with her dog ahead of her Waitress performance. Bill Nye warns 'the planet's on f***ing fire' as he calls on viewers to address climate change. In a profanity-laden tirade from one of TV's most famous liaisons of science and learning, viewers were dealt a stark warning about the disastrous effects of climate change. Gibraltar Chess Tournament Has Become a Major Draw. An annual tournament in Gibraltar has attracted some of the worlds best players, but a number of upsets in the early rounds of vaulted some unexpected players into the lead. 'Cinderella' thief, 45, is jailed for four years after police tracked him down by DNA on trainer. Curtis Officer has been jailed for four years after police tracked him down by DNA on the trainer he left behind during burglary in Hall Green in Birmingham, on October 11. He had 23 convictions. Mother and daughter who are activists in Labour's Momentum movement leave children broken-hearted. A mother and daughter who are leading activists in Momentum have left scores of children broken-hearted after taking more than 90,000 in payments for Disneyland holidays that never happened. Serial Podcast Case Is Declined by Supreme Court. The justices left in place a ruling by Marylands highest court denying Adnan Syed a new trial in the 1999 killing of Hae Min Lee.

TikTok Reverses Ban on Teen Who Slammed Chinas Muslim Crackdown. The video app said it would review its policies after a 17-year-old in New Jersey who discussed Chinese detention camps was locked out of her account. University of Illinois Is Stifling NPR Reporting on Sexual Misconduct, Critics Say. The university, which owns the license for NPR Illinois, says the stations journalists are bound by Title IX rules and cant promise confidentiality to sources reporting sexual misconduct. Cake fashioned to look like a raw turkey divides opinion. Sarah Hardy, 49, from East Anglia admits that her raw poultry-looking dish Does Peter Dinklage have a twin brother Is Tom Holland a dancer not appear very tempting, but said that the orange and rum cake with marzipan 'skin' tastes delicious. Dairies face crisis over lack of milkmen after comeback of early-morning doorstep deliveries. The remarkable comeback of the early-morning doorstep delivery has proved so successful that dairies don't have enough milkmen — or milkwomen — to meet demand. Telecoms firms pledge to improve customer service and offer fairer deals. Broadband, phone and pay TV firms, including BT, EE, O2, Sky and TalkTalk, have all pledged to follow Ofcom's Fairness for Customers commitments. CEO of Arianespace calls out Elon Musk for 'colonizing' low-orbit with 40,000 Starlink satellites. Arianespace CEO Stphane Israel has denounced the all-out offensive of American Elon Musk in an interviewing, stating the Starlink project is colonizing low-orbit and will create a 'Wild West'. Peter Gelbs Contract Is Extended at the Metropolitan Opera. The companys general manager since 2006 will continue in his position through at least 2027. Boy, 13, dies after falling off a cliff in Burrier, NSW south coast. The 13-year-old fell near McKenzies Lookout in Burrier, along New South Wales' south coast around 2.20pm on Saturday. Terry Glenn Jr., 22, dies from an accidental drug overdose. Terry Glenn Jr.,the son of late former Dallas Cowboys star Terry Glenn, was found dead on Thursday following an accidental drug overdose, family have now revealed. Khampa Kitchen Preserves Tibetan Food and Culture in Queens. A couple from the Kham region of Tibet have made their restaurant a comfortable, familiar place for the community in Jackson Heights.

Ashley Benson spreads the holiday cheer by talking with hospitalized fans through the app SuperCall. Ashley Benson spreads the holiday cheer by talking one-on-one with hospitalized fans through partnership up with app SuperCall. 'When he bats like that, everyone's behind him' Rory Burns backs under-fire Joe Root after century. LAWRENCE BOOTH IN HAMILTON Speaking on behalf of the dressing-room, Burns did not miss the chance to back his leader following recent criticism over his form and tactics. Duke of York passed a Treasury document about the Icelandic financial crisis to business tycoon. EXCLUSIVE Prince Andrew requested a private briefing about the Labour Government's bid to reclaim a 2.3 billion debt owed by Iceland following online bank Icesave's collapse. Frank Biondi Dies at 74; Headed Major Entertainment Companies. Over his career Mr. Biondi was chief executive at HBO, Viacom, Universal Studios and the television and movie division of Coca-Cola. South Africa's Karoo drills and prays as taps run dry. South Africa's Karoo region has always been parched — it means land of thirst in the language of its earliest inhabitants, the Khoisan hunter gatherers. Kiefer Sutherlandon alcohol, sex scenes and country music. 'Jack might not be in the best place right now but he is a survivor. He's like a wild boar — you can stab him, you can run him over with a car but he'll still somehow walk away into the bush.'. Will Amazing Race stars Tom and Tyler replace Adam and Symon on Gogglebox? Gogglebox stars Adam Densten and Symon Lovettsensationally quit the popular program after five years last week. Illuminated UV paintings on women's backs celebrate beauty. John Poppleton, from California, creates mindblowing works of art painted directly onto human skin using fluorescent shades. U.S. indicts Julian Assange on charges of hacking hundreds of thousands of classified documents. U.S. prosecutors charged Julian Assange with computer hacking in a an indictment unsealed after British police hauled him out of the Ecuadorian embassy in London. When Mom Slams a Brand on Instagram. Mom influencers hold great sway over their loyal audiences. So How did Junko Tabei die What do you cook for Rosh Hashanah dinner much research should they do before criticizing a company? The Reason Your Photos Are About to Get a Lot Better. Googles Pixel 4 is the newest example of how computational photography is driving the future of phone cameras. Kylie Jenner's grandmother Esther says she and Travis Scott split because they didn't get married. This grandmother to some of the most famous and rich young women in the world has something to say about 'young people today,' and she hopes her granddaughter is listening. With holiday movies and TV, the oldies are still golden. Every year there's a new onslaught of holiday movies and TV specials. And almost without exception, what they mostly do is demonstrate that conjuring true holiday magic is a whole lot harder than it looks, providing an incentive to go back and re-watch the old ones. Dreading Thanksgiving? Pack One of These Books for Moral Support. Sometimes we read for escape. Sometimes we read to be reminded of the obvious Things could be worse. Jack Sock's tennis sock challenge. Jack Sock — winner of the 2017 Paris Masters — is living the dream. But can he live up to his name? Can Sock guess the tennis player from their socks? Learner driver accused of stealing a ute with a trailer while drunk is arrested after chase. A 17-year-old learner driver has been charged after allegedly leading police on a high-speed chase in a stolen car while drunk along a busy highway on the Sunshine Coast, north of Brisbane. Dying for a better life South Koreans fake their funerals for life lessons. A South Korean service is offering free funerals — but only to the living. High def video gaming on the Chromebook Pixel Thank you Steam! While the Chrome browser takes full advantage of the Chromebook Pixel's hardware, I thought it would interesting to see how video gaming works on the device. Quite well, with just a few small issues, it turns out. Chelsea fans beg club to do whatever it takes to convince Eden Hazard to stay West Ham goal. Eden Hazard demonstrated his class once again on Monday night as he single-handledly inspired Chelsea to victory over local rivals West Ham. First ever royal hosts on Airbnb make a suite in their stunning Jaipur palace available to rent. From November 23, the Gudliya Suite in the 300-year-old City Palace of Jaipur, home to Jaipur's Royal Family, will be available to rent. Leonardo DiCaprio Responds to Brazils President About Amazon Fires. The actor and environmentalist released a statement on Saturday after President Jair Bolsonaro falsely accused him of funding the fires recently set in the Amazon rainforest. Valtteri Bottas Finland's F1 hero. Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas is a rising star in Formula One. Finland's new F1 hero sits down with Amanda Davies in this Circuit special.

Last Christmas review George Michael's music deserved something superior. On paper, at least, Last Christmas seemed to have so much going for it — a screenplay co-written by the clever, funny, not-to-mention double-Oscar-winning Emma Thompson. Greta Thunberg Sets Sail, Again, After Climate Talks Relocate. Ms. Thunberg, who doesnt fly, found herself suddenly needing a ride across the Atlantic when United Nations climate talks were moved on short notice. Spy admits to befriending Harvey Weinstein's alleged rape victim. Stella Penn Pechanac befriended Scream actressRose McGowan after claiming that she worked for a London asset management firm which wanted to invite her to speak at a gala dinner. HARRY COLE What happens if Boris Johnson loses his seat? The secret plan to counter the scenario. HARRY COLE It wouldbe the ultimate nightmare before Christmas for Boris Johnson — to win the Election but lose his Uxbridge constituency. The winners of the Historic Photographer of The Year 2019 contest. Entries were judged on originality and composition alongside the story behind the submission and its historical impact. The judging panel of experts included broadcaster and historian Dan Snow. A New Date Brings New Faces to the BMW PGA Championship. The event was moved from May to September, which is allowing more top players to attend. Meet the British entrepreneur, 31, who built a BILLION pound firm selling 15 dresses. Every inch of Umar Kamani's, 31, sprawling office is a different shade of garish, improbable pink. he rooms are pink, the retro-style telephones are very pink… For One L.P.G.A. Golfer, a Million-Dollar Prize Is Worth the Pain. Lee-Anne Pace Is there really an NCIS Why are jaguars going extinct clinging to the lead in the race for one of the biggest paydays in womens golf. Will her body hold up? Kawhi Leonard. Paul George. Same Court. Same Time. The Clippers finally got their two stars together, and also an overtime win. Will the next iPhone charge wirelessly? The days of plugging in an iPhone to charge won't last forever. When Mom Slams a Brand on Instagram. Mom influencers hold great sway over their loyal audiences. So how much research should they do before criticizing a company? Grade II listed Welsh manor owned by Henry VIII is for sale for 875,000. The medieval property was constructed in the early 1200s and is believed to have once been owned by Henry VIII. Texas chemical fire rages for second day, thousands evacuated. A major fire at a Texas petrochemical plant continued to burn for a second day on Thursday, with the 60,000 people forced to evacuate still uncertain as to whether they could return home in time to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. Hong Kong anti-government protesters march on the city's US consulate to thank Donald Trump. Hundreds of Hong Kong demonstrators have marched to the US consulate waving flags to show 'gratitude' after Donald Trump signed a law protecting their human rights. How Rylan Clark-Neal stopped trying to please everyone. 'They think I'm a gay box-tick but I couldn't care less.' He leans forward and says 'I know the real reason. It's because I'm always easy, I'm always prepared and I don't cost much'.