Simon Chase News Today

LONDONs inquiry into its governments performance during the coronavirus crisis provides a timely example of making leaders accountable for their actions during a crisis. The pandemic left over 202,000 dead in Britain, certainly not the worst case in the world, which saw 1.1 million dead in the US; 701,494 in Brazil; 531,647 in India; and, by contrast, an unverified low death rate in China, where the virus had begun.

Liz Truss is fighting back against a £12,000 Government bill relating to her use of a country house during her time as Foreign Secretary.

A spokesperson says the former PM is contesting the costs and has requested an ‘accurate invoice’ before agreeing to settle.

From lavish events to walking plant grounds, visitors of Cuba's Festival of Havana are immersed in the cigar culture from names like Cohiba and more.

Nominees and winners across categories relied on Avid creative tools to tell their celebrated stories...

With the Oscar ceremony's traditions being turned upside down, it feels appropriate that the awards themselves might go their own way too. Watch for surprises.

Working with director Kenneth Branagh, the sound team kept it simple, seeking sonic clarity amid the chaos.

For #Belfast, the absence of a traditional score left the sound designers with options to more accurately evoke Northern Ireland in 1969.

Gold Coast commuters will travel with confidence with a dedicated police outpost opening up at Helensvale station. Member for Gaven Meaghan Scanlon