The creators of the stunning ceramic poppies display which engulfed the Tower of London have received New Year Honours awards. http://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/new-year-honours-for-tower-of-london-poppies-duo-joan-collins-and-john-hurt-9951239.html
Here is a selection of pictures capturing some of the biggest news stories of 2014. http://www.standard.co.uk/news/world/2014-year-in-pictures-the-biggest-stories-of-the-past-12-months-9933816.html
The best images and pictures from the past 12 months, from natural disasters and extreme weather to the most dramatic news stories and funniest moments from the worlds of showbiz and world politics. http://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/pictures-of-the-year-2014-9931035.html
Standing in the kitchen one Monday night I’m picking bits of aubergine off the ceiling, the toaster, the oven, myself and the floor. All of this would be fine were it my kitchen, but having arrived in this flat in Highbury and Islington just 24 hours ago, I am faintly embarrassed about the mess […]
The full devastation wrought upon Iraq by the Islamic State, also known as ISIL, was detailed in a UN report published on Thursday, highlighting a “staggering array” of human rights abuses, including mass executions, the use of child soldi… http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2014/10/02/un-report-details-10000-civilian-deaths-and-array-of-abuses-in-iraq_n_5921792.html?utm_hp_ref=uk
As we mark the end of another year with the advent of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, we pause to take stock of the year that has passed, to learn from ourselves, our experiences and our mistakes as we move forward to build a better future…. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/abraham-h-foxman/reflections-on-the-jewish_b_5862640.html
One week, three airline crashes: Is the world trending toward a record year for air disasters? CNN examines the big picture. http://edition.cnn.com/interactive/2014/07/travel/aviation-data/?hpt=ibu_r1
Miss New York Kira Kazantsev was named the new Miss America Sunday night, marking the third year in a row that a contestant from her state has walked away with the crown in the nationally televised pageant. http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2014/09/15/miss-new-york-crowned-miss-america-for-third-year-in-row/?intcmp=features