Taylor Swift releases Lover music video hours before album debuts
Taylor Swift has released the music video for her single Lover, hours before the release of the highly anticipated album of the same name.
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Direct London to Sydney flights a step closer with Qantas tests
Direct flights between London and Sydney are a step closer after Australian carrier Qantas announced new research into the route long seen as “the final frontier” of international travel.
Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman to premiere at New York Film Festival
Martin Scorsese’s big-budget mafia epic The Irishman will premiere as the opening night film at the 57th New York Film Festival, Film At Lincoln Centre announced on Monday.
British teenager ‘really happy’ after scooping almost £1m at Fortnite World Cup
A British teenager who won almost £1 million at a gaming tournament said he is happy to have shown his mother that he was not just wasting time in his bedroom.
One dead, 11 injured in Brooklyn shooting
One man was killed and 11 people were injured in a shooting at an outdoor event in Brooklyn, New York, police have said.
Woman drains flooding on Long Island Expressway in New York using traffic cone
A Brooklyn photographer cleared a clogged area of the Long Island Expressway (LIE) in New York using a traffic cone when lanes were closed due to flooding.
Jennifer Lopez ‘devastated’ to cancel show after power cut in New York
Jennifer Lopez was left “devastated” after a power cut in New York caused her to cancel her performance.
Mum hates my latest song, admits Bebe Rexha
Bebe Rexha has said her own mother despises her forthcoming expletive-laden track.
Phone charger caused fire which forced emergency landing on London-bound flight
An external phone charger appears to have caused a fire which forced a flight from New York to London to make an emergency landing in Boston.
Four orphaned baby skunks rescued by police officers in New York
Four orphaned baby skunks have been taken to a wildlife centre after they were found on Tuesday by police officers in New York.
YouTube star Desmond ‘Etika’ Amofah found dead
YouTube star Desmond “Etika” Amofah has been found dead after he went missing six days ago.
Flying Wallendas cross Times Square in daring high-wire stunt
Two siblings from the famed circus act the Flying Wallendas have completed a death-defying stunt, crossing New York’s Times Square on a high wire strung between two skyscrapers 25 storeys above the pavement.
David Gilmour’s guitars fetch nearly £17m at auction
Pink Floyd star David Gilmour’s guitar collection has fetched nearly £17 million (21,490,750 US dollars) after going under the hammer.
Pilot killed in helicopter crash on Manhattan skyscraper
A pilot has been killed in a helicopter crash on a Manhattan skyscraper, New York Fire Department said.
Madonna announces UK tour dates
Madonna has announced dates for performances at the London Palladium.
Robert De Niro stars in new Warburtons advert
Robert De Niro has taken part in an advertising campaign for British bakers Warburtons.
Madonna pays tribute to gay friends as she accepts advocate for change award
Madonna, a pioneer for gay rights, accepted the advocate for change award at the 2019 Glaad Media Awards with a rousing speech that went from playful to emotional, bringing the audience to its feet.
Keanu Reeves: Putting John Wick’s suit on again felt like home
Keanu Reeves has said putting on the suit to resume his role of hitman John Wick for the franchise’s third film felt like home.
New York intersection officially renamed Sesame Street
Visitors to New York can now get to Sesame Street by heading to 63rd Street and Broadway.
Inside the church, tears and laughter for Lyra McKee at her funeral
Inside the 100 year-old St Anne’s Cathedral in the heart of Belfast there was standing room only 45 minutes before the funeral of Lyra McKee was due to start.
Offers over £149,000: Aberdeen villa with New York vibe
When Olivia Cameron purchased her spacious property, she decided to add quirky features to her new home, inspired by the Big Apple.
Sir Billy Connolly leads New York’s Tartan Day Parade
Sir Billy Connolly said he danced “a wee jig” in his heart leading the New York City Tartan Day Parade on Saturday.
Sir Billy Connolly to lead New York’s Tartan Day Parade
Sir Billy Connolly will lead the New York City Tartan Day Parade on Saturday.
David Blaine under investigation following sexual assault allegations
New York Police Department is investigating sexual assault allegations against magician David Blaine.
New online tool will help families track down Scottish ancestors
An online tool created by a north-east university is helping the descendants of Scots to trace their ancestors.
Boy racer movie set in north-east town to premiere at Robert De Niro’s film festival in New York
The Doric accents will be subtitled for American audiences.
Jet-setting tail as dog travels 337,000 air miles for Aberdeen charity
A globetrotting dog has racked up more than 330,000 air miles over the past year.
Sir Billy Connolly to lead Tartan Day Parade in New York
Sir Billy Connolly will lead the New York City Tartan Day Parade this year, it has been announced.
Vandal topples wax statue of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
Someone attacked a statue of Sean “Diddy” Combs at Madame Tussauds wax museum in New York, shoving the rap impresario’s likeness so forcefully it lost its head, police have said.
Amazon pulls plan to open new headquarters in New York
Web retailer Amazon has shelved plans to open a new headquarters in New York following opposition from local politicians.