Instagram’s emoji shortcuts help you comment in record time

If you can’t post comments without tossing in at least one emoji to make your feelings clear, you’ll be glad to know that Instagram has your back. After months of testing, Instagram has introduced an emoji shortcut bar on Android and iOS that offers quick access to your most-used icons when wading into a post’s […]

The Pope refused to comment on bombshell allegations of sexual abuse cover ups amid calls for his resignation

Associated Press/Peter Morrison Pope Francis declined to respond to explosive accusations by a former top Vatican official that the pontiff had covered up sexual abuse.  The Pope said he would “not say one word” and asked reporters to read the documenting outlining allegations and “judge it for yourselves.” A former top Vatican official accused the pope […]

Bolivian leader digs up Pompeo comment about ‘transition’ in Venezuela after attack on Maduro

Evo Morales has lashed out at “Yankee interventionism” after an assassination attempt on the president of Venezuela, pointing to comments made by Mike Pompeo that the US is hoping for “transition” in the South American state. Morales, Bolivia’s staunchly anti-American president, took to Twitter to accuse the US of having “plans” for Venezuela, a day […]

Offended by Trump’s comment, Montenegro claims ‘permanent friendship’ with US

NATO’s youngest member claimed it had a ‘history and tradition and peaceful politics’ and pledged permanent friendship to the US, after President Donald Trump called Montenegro’s people ‘aggressive’ and capable of starting WWIII. “Montenegro is proud of its history and tradition and peaceful politics that led to the position of a stabilizing state in the […]

RT COMMENT IN RESPONSE TO OFCOM DECISION REGARDING ALEX SALMOND SHOW 16.07.2018

This was a notable and worrying example of Ofcom’s orchestration of the media in this matter by publicizing without notice to RT the provisional findings for its decision in this case, in a statement made on April 18. This was before it had heard, let alone had time to consider, RT’s representations on its preliminary […]

John Kelly walks back comment calling Trump ’embarrassed’ by Mueller investigation

Jonathan Ernst/Reuters White House Chief of Staff John Kelly clarified some of his comments from an NPR interview published Friday, Politico reported. Kelly had described President Donald Trump as “embarrassed” by the special counsel investigation, but told reporters Friday he preferred “distracted.” White House Chief of Staff John Kelly clarified some of his comments about […]

Utah Jazz rookie Donovan Mitchell wore a hoodie that took a shot at Ben Simmons over Rookie of the Year comment

Rick Bowmer/AP Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell and Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons are the two favorites to win NBA Rookie of the Year. Simmons made headlines when he said he was “100%” the Rookie of the Year and that none of the other rookies had caught his attention. Mitchell prior to Tuesday’s game with […]

Coronation Street: Josh Tucker enrages viewers with David Platt sex comment

Coronation Street’s charity event was being held in honour of Luke Britton, who was killed by soap villain Pat Phelan (Connor McIntyre) earlier this year. Despite being told that he should not fight due to epilepsy, David Platt (Jack P Shepherd) insisted that he wanted to get into the ring. The hairdresser denied doctors orders […]

Texans owner says he regrets apologizing for controversial ‘inmates running the prison’ comment over protests during national anthem

Eric Christian Smith/AP Houston Texans owner Bob McNair said he regrets apologizing for controversial comments regarding player protests during the national anthem. McNair faced backlash after he said, “We can’t have the inmates running the prison” over handling the protests. McNair said he was not referring to players and did not need to apologize. McNair […]

Mary Berry ENRAGES viewers over ‘fat-shaming’ comment to chef: ‘You don't get to be rude'

The 83-year-old was hosting her show, Classic Mary Berry, when the scenes unfolded. The latest instalment of the BBC series explored the joys of outdoor food preparation, but fans weren’t best pleased with Mary’s conduct. Professional chef Nathan Outlaw was on hand to enjoy some pickled walnuts with the former Great British Bake Off host, […]