UK lottery winner starts spending £58 million by treating friends to luxury Dubai trip
The EuroMillions winner took his close friends to a dream vacation with first-class flights and high-end booze.
Trump, under pressure, signs $900 bn Covid relief bill
For days, Trump refused to put his signature on the relief package approved overwhelmingly by Congress following months of negotiation, calling it a "disgrace."
George Clooney gushes about wife Amal; reveals secret of his impressively cool hair
Clooney ended up on his knee for 20 minutes after his sudden proposal, waiting for Amal to say yes.
UK to unveil 'largest military investment' in three decades
It comes despite Britain's economy suffering a historic downturn this year due to the coronavirus crisis.
Equities rally after Biden is declared winner of US vote
While Trump is yet to concede, it is widely accepted that Biden will become the 46th president, removing a crucial hurdle for equity traders this year.
Global stocks surge, dollar slumps as Americans head to polls
The United States is in dire need of a fresh rescue package as the disease flares up again.
Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles 'sad' as Sussexes won't return to the UK for Christmas
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may have postponed their plans to return to the UK due to a delay in the duchess' privacy trial.
Asian markets mostly up but held back by stimulus uncertainty
Equities have swung back and forth over the past week as the stimulus discussions keeps traders on their toes.
Asian markets rise on US stimulus hope, China growth falls short
Tokyo, Sydney and Taipei all rose more than one percent wile Seoul, Singapore, Manila and Jakarta were also well up.
Trump calls off stimulus talks, Fed says recovery faster with aid
Data shows more than 800,000 people filing new claims for jobless benefits each week.
UK finance minister Rishi Sunak in balancing act over virus plan
Commentators argue that a combination of taxation, inflation, spending cuts, and even economic growth could help balance the books for Sunak.
Most Asian markets down after fresh Wall Street retreat
The pound was struggling to fight its way out of a trough as sparring between Britain and the EU raised the prospect they will not reach a trade agreement.
Asian markets track US rally but stimulus battle tempers hope
There was also some cheer about Joe Biden's choice of Kamala Harris as his running mate for November's election.
Kanye West looks relaxed, dances with daughter North in new video
The rapper's wife Kim Kardashian was behind the camera shooting the adorable moment between the father-daughter duo.
EU agrees landmark €750 bn virus 'Marshall Plan'
The deal was sealed after intense negotiations that saw threats of walkouts, vetoes and fierce opposition from the Netherlands and Austria.
Luxembourg PM urges EU solidarity at budget summit
EU officials have drawn up a stimulus plan that would see 500 billion euros handed out as grants and subsidies and a further 250 billion as loans.
F1 ace Lewis Hamilton slammed by vet for putting dog on vegan diet
The six-time world champion is very vocal about his own plant-based lifestyle.
Britain to reveal post-coronavirus recovery plan
Finance minister Rishi Sunak is due to deliver his spending plans at 1130 GMT, having already flagged £3 billion of green investment.
Angela Merkel's legacy at stake as Germany takes EU reins
Merkel's last major role on the international stage comes as the 27-member club faces its deepest recession since World War II.
Boris Johnson pledges 'infrastructure revolution' for coronavirus crisis
Johnson's announcement was overshadowed by the first local lockdown since easing of lockdown, because of a spike in cases in the city of Leicester.
Under pressure Boris Johnson launches UK public spending drive
Johnson's new package is intended to meet the unprecedented challenge the pandemic has posed to the economy, and restore the government's standing.
Jubilation as Liverpool wins Premier League to end 30-year drought
The last remaining contender, Manchester City, lost to Chelsea last night, effectively handing Liverpool the title.
EU leaders launch talks on huge virus recovery plan
Europe faces its biggest recession in the bloc's 63-year history, and states are under pressure to look beyond their own borders.
Kate Middleton participates in school assembly, gives children lesson in kindness
In support of online teaching, the Duchess of Cambridge dials into a school to speak to the children of frontline workers.
Brazil virus toll surges to third-highest in world
The United States remains the hardest-hit nation in the world.
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle facing property trespassing issues at new home in LA
There have been drones flying as low as 20 feet in their new home and the couple reported 5 drone-related incidents to LAPD.
Messenger Rooms from Facebook may soon replace Zoom amid COVID-19 lockdown
To deliver an experience on par with what others offer, Facebook is presently enabling Messenger Rooms to accommodate up to 50 users in one session.
Boris Johnson spends second night in intensive care
In an update Tuesday evening, the prime minister's spokesman said his "condition is stable and he remains in intensive care for close monitoring."
Boris Johnson in intensive care as virus toll soars
Johnson has deputised his foreign secretary, Dominic Raab, to stand in for him, but remained conscious according to Downing Street.
Global virus cases top a million as Spain, Britain see record deaths
Coronavirus has claimed thousands of lives, with Spain and Britain seeing the highest number of daily fatalities yet.