Sonic boom echoes in Washington DC as jet fighters chase light plane

A sonic boom that echoed over Washington DC on Sunday was caused by two fighter jets scrambling to intercept a private jet which had strayed into restricted airspace, officials said. Houses on the ground shook as the F-16 broke the sound barrier as it chased a Cessna across the US capital. The noise was heardContinue reading “Sonic boom echoes in Washington DC as jet fighters chase light plane”

French Open schedule 2023: How to watch and today’s order of play

Novak Djokovic beat Peru’s Juan Pablo Varillas 6-3,6-2,6-2 on the Roland Garros clay to move ahead of Rafael Nadal to take sole ownership of the last-eight record. The Serbian is aiming to overtake Nadal by winning a record 23rd grand slam men’s singles title. In the women’s draw, world No 2 Aryna Sabalenka beat American Sloane Stephens on SundayContinue reading “French Open schedule 2023: How to watch and today’s order of play”

Love Island returns with new batch of contestants for 10th season

Ellie Iorizzo, PA Senior Entertainment Reporter Mon, 5 June 2023 at 2:45 am BST Love Island is returning with a batch of new contestants set to make their dramatic entrance into the villa in Majorca on Monday. The 10th series of the ITV dating show will see broadcaster Maya Jama present her first eight-week summerContinue reading “Love Island returns with new batch of contestants for 10th season”

Phillip Schofield ‘will not watch Holly Willoughby’s return to This Morning’

Phillip Schofield will not watch This Morning on Monday, fronted by his ex-co-presenter Holly Willoughby, as it would be too devastating for him, his friends have reportedly said. Willoughby is expected to tell viewers of her sadness at the end of her 13-year screen partnership with Schofield, and that the long-running programme must go on. Schofield resigned from ITVContinue reading “Phillip Schofield ‘will not watch Holly Willoughby’s return to This Morning’”

Holly Willoughby set to return to This Morning duties following Schofield exit

Ellie Iorizzo, PA Senior Entertainment Reporter Mon, 5 June 2023 at 2:45 am BST This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby is due to return to the sofa on Monday alongside Josie Gibson as the ITV show continues to face controversy in the wake of Phillip Schofield’s departure. Willoughby, 42, has been on a two week half-termContinue reading “Holly Willoughby set to return to This Morning duties following Schofield exit”

Joe Pasquale admits stand-up comedy scares him even after 40 years

Ellie Iorizzo, PA Senior Entertainment Reporter Mon, 5 June 2023 at 2:45 am BST Comedian and horror author Joe Pasquale has said performing a stand-up routine in front of an expecting audience terrifies him, but he does it because “I like being scared”. The 61-year-old is kicking off his comedy tour The New Normal –Continue reading “Joe Pasquale admits stand-up comedy scares him even after 40 years”

Pill halves risk of death in type of lung cancer

A pill has been shown to halve the risk of death from a certain type of lung cancer when taken daily after surgery to remove the tumor, according to clinical trial results presented on Sunday. The results were unveiled in Chicago at the largest annual conference of cancer specialists, hosted by the American Society forContinue reading “Pill halves risk of death in type of lung cancer”

Telegraph readers raise over £30,000 for Jon Chapple’s cancer treatment after he was failed by NHS

Allison Pearson on Tuesday wrote how the NHS failed Jon Chapple, 34, whose diagnosis of incurable bowel cancer was delayed because the NHS turned into a “Covid-only service.” Jon is now dependent on “the kindness of strangers” and is crowdfunding to have a revolutionary cancer vaccine in Germany. Since the publication of Ms Pearson’s article, TelegraphContinue reading “Telegraph readers raise over £30,000 for Jon Chapple’s cancer treatment after he was failed by NHS”

Tory donor pledges to crowdfund Boris Johnson’s Covid Inquiry legal fees

A major Conservative Party donor has offered to crowdfund Boris Johnson’s Covid Inquiry legal fees after Cabinet Office lawyers threatened to cut him off from the public purse. Lord Cruddas, an outspoken backer of the former prime minister, urged Mr Johnson not to be “held to ransom” by the warning, as he could “easily” gatherContinue reading “Tory donor pledges to crowdfund Boris Johnson’s Covid Inquiry legal fees”

Jonnie Irwin shares heartwarming video from home after hospital admission

Jonnie Irwindelighted fans on Saturday with a heart-melting family update, just days after he was admitted to hospital. The presenter, who is currentlybattling terminal cancer, posted a sweet video of his three sons Rex, Rafa and Cormac playing outside in the sun-soaked garden. In the clip, his eldest son Rex, five, could be seen zipping across the lawn on a brightContinue reading “Jonnie Irwin shares heartwarming video from home after hospital admission”