Hear Russia's massive meteorite explode: Sonic boom resonated round the world but was not audible to the human ear... until now

The infrasonic shockwave caused by the explosion of the meteor which slammed into central Russia nearly a fortnight ago was the loudest sound ever recorded by the global nuclear testing watchdog.Seventeen listening stations operated across the world by the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation (CTBTO) detected the sound wave as it traversed the planet.The furthest station to record the sub-audible sound was more than 9,000 miles...

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'Kids want happy parents!' Unrepentant Giuliana Rancic and Bill Rancic jet off without baby Duke after saying 'marriage must come first'

Giuliana Rancic caused a storm of controversy on Wednesday when she revealed she puts her marriage before her son.But it seems she has no regrets, smiling as she and husband Bill jetted out of Los Angeles on Thursday afternoon.Holding hands and looking relaxed and happy, the pair appeared to be without their son Duke, who turned six months old today. No regrets: Unrepentant Giuliana and Bill Rancic jet out of Los Angeles on Thursday, apparently...

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She's got that post-pregnancy glow! Shakira looks radiant AND slim as she glams up in tight jeans and low cut top, just five weeks after giving birth

It has been just five weeks since she gave birth to her first child, a son named Milan, with her footballer boyfriend Gerard Piqué.But Shakira was already showing off an ultra slim figure along with a certain post-pregnancy glow as she stepped out at a gallery opening in Barcelona, Spain on Thursday. The 36-year-old Colombian star wore a low cut top, embroidered jacket and tight jeans which showed off her curves to the maximum. Positively...

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Losses mount at troubled Man Group with questions over insider dealing

The challenges facing the new boss of Man Group were laid bare last night after latest figures showed the hedge fund slumped to a loss.It also emerged the employee arrested as part of an insider dealing probe on Wednesday was one of its star fund managers.Manny Roman used his first day as chief executive to deliver a frank assessment of the year under predecessor Peter Clarke saying ‘2012 was a tough year for Man’ in which the shares fell...

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Auditioning as a Bond Girl? Katherine Webb covers up in a wetsuit but stills looks fantastic as she rehearses for Splash

She has struggled to contain her curves while rehearsing for new television show Splash.And Katherine Webb still managed to attract looks on Thursday as she practiced her diving.The 23-year-old was spotted at the pool in Los Angeles, California wearing a long-sleeve black spandex and leggings. Looking good: Katherine Webb was seen practicing for new reality show Splash on ThursdayDespite concealing her figure, the star’s enviable form was...

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A Silver Lining? Jennifer Lawrence's Oscars fall inspires spoof Dior ad (and it's pretty convincing...)

Jennifer Lawrence looks sensational in the brand new Miss Dior campaign. But a new spoof ad for the label might prove more popular than the real thing. The mock-up, featuring a photograph of the Silver Linings Playbook star falling as she collected her Best Actress Oscar on Sunday, was created by Tumblr user i-nsan.It shows Miss Lawrence, 22, holding her hand to her face in embarrassment after tripping on the stairs leading to the stage....

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Prince Harry brings back the Mukluk! Why Royal's new girlfriend definitely WON'T get cold feet...

There are millions of girls who dream of being in the shoes of Cressida Bonas, Prince Harry’s latest love interest.But few have yet paid much attention to what exactly the 24-year-old dance student Cressie wears on her feet.Prince Harry has reportedly given her a pair of £300 designer snow boots, otherwise known as Mukluks. Prince Harry and girlfriend Cressida Bonas joined the Prince's uncle on his annual skiing holiday in Verbier The couple's...

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Are you in drink denial? Half of adults down too much alcohol yet barely a quarter admit doing so

A unit is a small glass of wine, half a pint of lager or a measure of spiritsMillions of adults fool themselves into thinking they are modest drinkers when they down enough to be classed as ‘bingers’, a study suggests.It found a huge mismatch between the amount of alcohol we say we are consuming and what is actually being bought.When the two figures are compared, 40 per cent of sales are unaccounted for.The study suggests that around half the...

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St David's Day: Falling in love with the land of beaches, Bassey and bird's eye views

Welshcakes at the ready, Wales is poised to celebrate its national day on Friday. Here are just a few ways to discover the beauty of Cymru... Cardiff is leading the festivities with its annual St David’s Day Parade, which sets off from City Hall at 12.30pm and will feature dancers, pipers, dragons and children dressed in traditional Welsh costumes. (Welsh legends Shirley Bassey, Tom Jones and Nessa from Gavin & Stacey are also expected...

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