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An annual meteor shower is expected to be more dazzling than ever as a lack of moonlight in the UK helps the shooting stars shine brighter. The Geminid meteor shower, which returns every year, will appear brighter than usual because it won't be fighting the moonlight. Those will to brave the cold will be treated to a dazzling display best seen between 1 and 2am on Thursday. Robin Scagell, vice-president of the Society for Popular Astronomy, said: "Weather permitting, it could be one of the best displays we've had for a long time. The last one like this was in 2014, when there was very little moon. "On average, you should see one or two meteors a minute, maybe 90 per hour under really good conditions. Advertisement "Some of the brightest meteors I've seen have been Geminids. They move relatively slowly across the sky so are easy to photograph, and you can get one or two fireballs among them." However, for many, cloud cover overnight between … [Read more...] about Geminid meteor shower predicted to be most dazzling ever thanks to absent moon

Meghan and Harry's "very healthy" baby boy was born this morning. Here are all the details, as they emerge: :: Sex - baby is a boy! :: Name - not yet! Harry says they're "still thinking" about it. :: Weight - 7lbs 3oz. Advertisement :: Time of birth - 5.26am. :: Place of birth - not yet confirmed, but believed not to have been in hospital. More from UK COVID-19: Hunt for mystery person infected with Brazilian 'variant of concern' after six cases confirmed in Britain COVID news live - UK latest as top scientist warns Brazil variant 'likely' beats antibodies Prince Harry tells Oprah Winfrey his 'biggest fear was history repeating itself' in reference to Diana's death UK meteor: 'Huge flash' as 'fireball' lights up skies 'like a giant firework' COVID-19: No evidence of difference between school staff testing positive for coronavirus antibodies and wider population, ONS figures show Brazil COVID … [Read more...] about Baby Sussex: All the details, as they emerge

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's florist has revealed some of the flowers she will be using as she pulls together the arrangements for Saturday. Philippa Craddock's designs will feature silver birch and English oak, which she will be sourcing locally, including from Windsor Great Park. Birch trees are one of the biggest contributors among tree pollen in the UK. Ms Craddock said working with the royal couple was a "collaborative" process and the pair had arrived at similar ideas for the commission. Although she would not disclose the full arrangements, she did speak about using the foliage of native trees. Advertisement :: Royal wedding: Palace reveals document used by Queen to give consent Ms Craddock said she feels "hugely excited" and "very privileged to be involved with this". More from Royal Wedding 2018 Royal wedding: Follow along with the full order of service Speculation grows over Camilla's absence from royal wedding … [Read more...] about Royal wedding florist gives sneak peek of day’s arrangements

MARINES are taking on sabotage raids and spying to help ease pressure on the SAS and SBS. It is part of an overhaul of the Marines into a Future Commando Force. The move saves top-trained troops for key missions, said Colonel Simon Rogers of the Navy’s Special Ops Cell . He said: “Special Operations is not now just the preserve of special forces. “Commando forces are being developed, allowing us to save the highest end troops for the most demanding operations.” Vice Admiral Jerry Kyd said more ships would be based further East for a shooting war if necessary. He said: “We’re putting the vim back in the commandos to cause mayhem behind enemy lines. “We are building a Navy to be out on the block, out on the beat, in an era of persistent competition. “When deterrence fails we can go to a shooting war very quickly indeed.” Most read in News viral load Fears Brazil strain could DELAY lifting lockdown as it may evade antibodies … [Read more...] about Royal Marines take on sabotage raids and spying to help ease pressure on SAS and SBS

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Monday stood by an unnamed Cabinet member after an allegation that a senior minister in his Cabinet raped a 16-year-old girl more than 30 years ago. Morrison rejected calls to suspend the minister, saying the unnamed official "vigorously denied" the allegations, which have now been referred to police. The prime minister, who is already under mounting pressure to tackle what has been described as sexist culture within Australian politics, said the minister was innocent until proven guilty. The identity of the minister has not been released owing to Australia's standards on defamation. Sixteen members of Morrison's 22-minister Cabinet are men. 'Matter for the police' "Allegations of criminal conduct should be dealt with by competent and authorized agencies," Morrison said, calling the case a "matter for the police." The accusation came to light after an anonymous letter was sent to Morrison's office and to three female lawmakers … [Read more...] about Australia PM stands by Cabinet minister accused of rape