A RACE of giants may have sprung from a mutant gene that first emerged around 1,500 years ago and which causes uncontrolled body growth, scientists believe.

Scientists hired by Mohamed al Fayed to question findings on Henri Paul's blood alcohol levels concluded he had a drink problem, the Diana inquest heard today.

David Beckham will be reunited with wife Victoria today after the Spice Girl flew back to London on hearing of her father-in-law’s heart attack.

Footballer David Beckham arrived back in the UK today to be at the hospital bedside of his father, who has suffered a heart attack.