4 d. ago New version of hit Arnold Schwarzenegger movie written by Stephen King gets release date

The Running Man was released back in 1987 and is based on the 1982 novel by Stephen King, and now a new edition of the hit movie is being released

Events

4 d. ago Rare letter offers glimpse into Bram Stoker’s early thoughts on Dracula

‘Lord forgive me. I am quite shameless’, author playfully wrote in note weeks after horror novel published in 1897He had just unleashed one of the most famed gothic horror books on the world, a blood-curdling classic that chilled readers and has inspired countless authors, film-makers and video game developers ever since.But a rare note that Bram Stoker wrote only weeks after Dracula was published in 1897 gives a glimpse into the playful fun he must have had with the novel. Continue reading...

Politics

7 d. ago King Charles and Camilla hear new music in historic Scottish kirk written for 20th wedding anniversary

The music was written to mark the 20th wedding anniversary of King Charles and Queen Camilla

Culture

8 d. ago Tuberculosis could end if there’s more US public health funding, experts say

Resurgence could be on horizon as outbreaks pick up speed in US and abroad amid public health program cutsAs tuberculosis outbreaks pick up speed in the US and abroad amid deep cuts in funding for local, state and international public health programs, a resurgence of the deadliest infectious disease – including drug-resistant tuberculosis – could be on the horizon.Increasing funding for public health responses could end tuberculosis (TB) altogether, says James Brookes, an IT specialist from Idaho, who told this to his representatives in Congress on Wednesday. Continue reading...

Science

1 week ago Lawyers fight to stop South Carolina man’s execution by firing squad

Mikal Mahdi, who killed a man in 2004, endured prolonged torture as child and didn’t receive a fair trial, lawyers argueA 42-year-old man on South Carolina death row is fighting to stop his execution by firing squad, with his attorneys arguing he endured prolonged torture as a child and did not receive a fair trial.Mikal Mahdi is due to be killed on Friday, nearly 20 years after he was sentenced to death for the 2004 killing of James Myers, a 56-year-old off-duty public safety officer. Continue reading...

Sport

1 week ago Rare letter written by King James VI to go on public display in Edinburgh

The letter, written by King James VI when he was just seven years old, is one of over 140 artefacts showcased at a new exhibition.

Politics

1 week ago The first known letter written by King James VI to go on show

The World Of King James VI & I exhibition opens in Edinburgh on April 26.

Politics

1 week ago Inside the lavish rooms at St James's Palace as it opens to the public for the first time in its 500 year history

St James's Palace, which was built on the orders of King Henry VIII between 1531 and 1536, is the most senior royal palace in London . Now, the public will now be able to take a tour of the lavish rooms

Politics