People have found new creative ways to refer to old dating habits, so if you frequently ask yourself, “What is ghosting?” this is the place for you. We have compiled this no-nonsense list of dating lingo to spare you from googling that obscure text message.

For Jill, 42, starting afresh after splitting from her husband of 16 years meant she had to navigate a new world completely unknown to her.

According to scientists, the longer you wait, the higher the risk of having a disappointing first date.

WRITING the perfect online dating profile can be overwhelming – especially the first time around. Luckily, scientists have taken the time to find out what works best.

ROME authorities will cut the city's water fountains as Italy prepares to battle a drought. More than 2,800 drinking fountains known as 'nasoni' will be turned off from Monday. The taps scattered across the ancient city of Rome dispense water at all times to help combat the sweltering summer.

A KANGAROO dressed in leopard-print was found shot dead tied to a chair, sparking outrage across Australia. Hooligans shot the marsupial three times before dressing it and tying it up to a chair with a bottle of booze. The lifeless animal was discovered by a passerby in Melbourne’s northeast today.

THIS is the heartwarming moment two elephants save a drowning calf after it fell into a pond. The adult and baby elephant had been dipping their trunks in the water when the youngster slipped and fell into a large pool in their enclosure. The baby at Grand Park Zoo in Seoul, South Korea, can be seen in distress as it fails to keep its trunk out of the water, while the adult looks on in a panic. Luckily a second elephant came rushing to its rescue after hearing the commotion.

A ROBOT has finished the maths test of China's annual university entrance exam faster than any student - but scored just below average. It took the AI-MATHS machine only 22 minutes to finish the two-hour exam and scored 105 points of 150.

A 12-YEAR-OLD girl was among four people killed after an enraged elephant trampled her and three other people in India. An elephant trampled four people to death in India The elephant crushed four people to death as it rampaged through a village in southern India.

NEW research shows couples will show their bad habits within TWO weeks of starting a relationship. The beginning of a relationship, known as the “honeymoon phase”, tends to be hassle-free, with lovers showing only praise for each other.  However a survey by Vapourlites.com revealed Britons' bad habits start creeping up just a fortnight into their new relationships.

QUEEN Maxima of The Netherlands dazzled in Natan print dress as she attended the Impact Summit Europe 2017 at The Hague. The stylish Queen was at the Peace Palace in The Hague for the opening of the third edition of the Impact Summit Europe. The international meeting will run for two days and focuses on 'impact investing', a form of investment which looks at the positive social impacts.

ACADEMICS have raised concerns over women’s difficulty getting the right treatment for endometriosis, calling for more research into the condition. Women suffering from the condition are often forced to live with painful side-effects that disrupt their daily lives. According to a new study, doctors can be quick to dismiss the patient's concerns and send them home without the right treatment to battle endometriosis' side-effects.

DONALD Trump has come under fire for referring to a non-existent terror attack in Sweden. But what really happened in Sweden and is it safe to visit?

MILO Yiannopoulos is an alt-right poster boy who thrives on controversy and has even been accused of condoning paedophilia. But who is he? Mr Yiannopoulos is under fire after the emergence of footage in which he appears to condone sexual relations with boys as young as 13.  The alt-right provocateur has denied that he has ever condoned child sex abuse and blamed “British sarcasm” and “deceptive editing” for the misunderstanding.

TRAVELLERS flying with British Airways enjoy better perks than low-cost airlines. But how much hand luggage can you take on board and what should you leave behind? What is the hand luggage allowance for BA flights? Passengers travelling with British Airways are allowed to take on one piece of cabin luggage as well as a handbag or laptop bag.  The cabin bag can cannot exceed the 23kg and should be no larger than 56cm x 45cm x 25cm.

WE ARE all guilty of spending too much time on our mobile phones, and that is maybe why Britons risk making cringe-worthy mistakes. It is easy to get caught up on the rush of instant messaging, with our brains switching to 'auto-pilot' and texting without even thinking.

ARHUS has been named the European Capital of Culture 2017. A city with a plethora of museums and art offerings, the focus this year is the theme ‘Let’s re-think’. With Europe and the rest of the world facing challenging times and with contempt spreading across western society giving place to sentiments of anger and division, Aarhus has called for its citizens and visitors to ‘re-think’ life as we know it. In times where the European Union faces its demise in an unstable future, and leaders across the world take strong stands against immigration, multiculturalism and equality, the city of Aarhus invites visitors to take a step back and connect with the his

BRITONS in love want handwritten letters for Valentine's Day, a new survey has revealed. On February 14th couples from all over the world try to figure out the perfect romantic gesture. And according to a survey by Glowing Embers, more than half of UK couples will not be celebrating Valentine's Day because 'it's too expensive to go out'.

A PARODY of Donald Trump threatening to build a wall between Devon and Cornwall has gone viral. The hilarious spoof video shows a 'Cornish Donald Trump' threatening to build a wall between the two UK counties, and making Devon pay for it.

A FAMILY were given HOLY WATER to sprinkle around their house after a camera caught the ghostly shape of a 'civil war maid' floating in their living room. Tim Welty, 25, had visited his parents' home to fix their computer when his mum got in touch to say their camera had captured something unusual while he'd been round.