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“Unprecedented,” “challenging,” “tough” and “roller-coaster” are the top Google search words that define 2020 for most of us. As the COVID-19 pandemic raged globally, we were battered by grim headlines, horrifying statistics and deep uncertainty. It was of interest to us all to find other news that could lift our spirits. According to Google Trends data, searches for “good news” reached all-time highs, more than doubling since 2004 when Google started publishing search data. While we will probably not be looking back at 2020 with great fondness, when we look in the right places there was good news in the world. On this feel good episode of “This Matters,” host Saba Eitizaz talks to Toronto Star digital producer Andy Macdonald, who started our very own good news section, about some of the news stories that got us to smile this year. There is no doubt we really needed them! Listen to this episode and more at “ This Matters ” or subscribe at Apple Podcasts , Spotify , … [Read more...] about Looking out for good news

February 22, 2021 - 20:27 GMT Hanna Fillingham Elizabeth Hurley took to Instagram to tease some exciting news about her son Damian who is following in The Royals star's footsteps as a model Elizabeth Hurley is a doting mum to teenage son Damian – and she couldn't be prouder that the 18-year-old is following in her footsteps as a model. MORE: Elizabeth Hurley dazzles in otherworldly photo from bed The Royals star teased some exciting news about her only child on social media over the weekend after revealing that Damian has been in front of the camera again , having had his photos taken by none other than celebrity photographer Mert Alas. Elizabeth had shared a gorgeous black-and-white photo of herself that had been taken by Mert to mark his birthday, and wrote in the caption that she was looking forward to seeing the pictures of her son. Loading the player... VIDEO: Elizabeth Hurley frolics on the beach for a … [Read more...] about Elizabeth Hurley’s son Damian makes famous mum proud in new post as she teases exciting news

Y ou can now receive the very latest news, developments and exclusive analysis from Westminster and beyond via the Telegraph's Politics WhatsApp group. If you're looking for the latest on the Government's ongoing response to the coronavirus pandemic, this is the place for you. Senior journalists from the Telegraph team will bring you access to a politics-focused channel with sharp, insightful and exclusive analysis and comment you can't get anywhere else. Signing up is easy, just follow the steps below. Important note - your phone number will only be used to receive politics alerts from The Telegraph. Your phone number will not be exposed to people who use the service and will not be used for marketing purposes of any kind. How to sign up You will need to ensure WhatsApp is downloaded on your device: Tap here from your mobile, tablet or desktop. You will see a service message asking if you want to open WhatsApp. Tap ‘Open’ and once WhatsApp has opened press … [Read more...] about Telegraph Politics WhatsApp Group: Sign up for the latest coronavirus news

Pakistani actress Yumna Zaidi has come forward to voice her frustrations against PEMRA for their notice against Dil Na Umeed Toh Nahi. Zaidi got candid over it all during her interview with BBC Urdu and admitted, “The issues raised in Dil Na Umeed Toh Nahi should be talked about. I don’t understand how PEMRA can issue a notice against the show’s content.” Zaidi also explained that whenever she chooses any scenes, she agrees to are with the intention of giving back to the society. “But if such carefully curated content can receive a notice by PEMRA, I am forced to wonder what would even be allowed.” “These are problems that occur regularly in our government schools, colleges, small neighbourhoods and villages. When we don’t raise awareness about these social evils and tackle them in our dramas, we will hear about them in the news. And those stories will be real.” “When we have raised an issue, at least let us complete our story. How can anyone decide the content is obscene … [Read more...] about Yumna Zaidi voices out against censorship of social evils: ‘They’ll appear in news!’

Font size: A - | A + 5 This is the Friday, March 5, 2021 edition of Today in Slovakia . Learn about politics, business, and other notable events of the day in Slovakia in less than five minutes. If you like what we are doing and want to support good journalism, buy our online subscription . Thank you. Check out the Spectacular Slovakia roundup for weekend reading tips Slovak Billie Eilish comes from Čadca Read more Hungary should not interfere in Slovakia’s domestic affairs, the MFA says Ivan Korčok commented on the recent visit of the Hungarian foreign affairs minister who wants to discuss changes in granting Slovak citizenship. “We want to have good neighbourly relations with Hungary, but I will not allow interference in our internal affairs,” Slovak Foreign Affairs Minister Ivan Korčok (SaS nominee) said. He was responding to the recent request of his Hungarian counterpart Péter … [Read more...] about News digest: Ukrainians respond to misplaced joke by Matovič by spray-painting slogans on Slovakia’s consulate