73 minutes ago Isabel Allende: ‘My most expensive purchase? A Tesla for my former husband. He didn’t deserve it’

The writer on unattainable studs, erotic fantasies, and why she owes her birth father nothingBorn in Peru, Isabel Allende, 82, worked as a journalist and children’s writer. In 1982, she published her first adult novel, The House of the Spirits, which became an international bestseller. Her titles have been translated into 42 languages, and include a memoir for her daughter, who died at 29. Allende’s accolades include the US presidential medal of freedom and PEN Center lifetime achievement award. Her course, Magical Storytelling, is available on BBC Maestro’s online platform. She lives in California.When were you happiest? When my kids were little – and now, in my old age. Continue reading...

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22 hours ago King Charles' has 'secret weapon' in Royal Family – and nobody is expecting it

EXCLUSIVE: The Duchess of Edinburgh has become one of the most respected members of the Royal Family, and is set to become an even more central figure in the years to come

Society

14 hours ago US to send $1.25 billion in weapons to Ukraine, in push to get aid out before leaving office

U.S. officials say the United States is expected to announce it will send another $1.25 billion in military assistance to Ukraine

Economics

3 hours ago Mikel Arteta's two answers give honest portrayal of where Arsenal stand in title race

Arsenal managed to stay in touch with Premier League leaders Liverpool are seeing off Ipswich but Mikel Arteta admits they need to take strides forward if they want to land the title

Sport

64 minutes ago Peak District hike under 1 hour from Manchester takes you to WW2 plane crash site

The crash site is a little over an hour's walk from the nearest parking facilities, near the remote Snake Summit, and is difficult terrain so not suitable for beginners.

Events

19 hours ago Lady Kitty Spencer shares photos of daughter Athena enjoying a 'magical' Christmas in Monaco

Princess Diana 's niece, 33, has shared photos from a festive stay in Monaco, including adorable snaps of her baby daughter Athena.

Culture

17 hours ago The Bourne Identity star Franka Potente announces she's cancer free after secret health battle and reveals doctors dismissed her symptoms

The German actress and director, 50, said that doctors at first failed to find a cause for the pain in her side before she demanded further tests and a second opinion.

Science

87 minutes ago Mohamed Salah message from fans to Liverpool owners FSG is 'nonsense statement'

MAC OF THE NET COLUMN: Mohamed Salah is still producing inspired form for Liverpool as they take charge of the Premier League title race in what could be his final season at Anfield

Politics

22 hours ago Sweet moment teacher, who travelled from France to meet royal family, tells Kate her work in early years 'means everything to him'

Kate, 42, joined King Charles , Queen Camilla , the Prince of Wales, and other senior members of The Firm for the royal walkabout on their Norfolk estate after the Christmas Day church service.

Society

21 hours ago Who is Anna Woolhouse? Sky Sports' 'face of boxing' who also hosts darts

Christmas is over and the Paddy Power PDC World Darts Championship is back on TV screens - and Daily Star Sport has a closer look at one of the hosts, Anna Woolhouse

Sport

1 hour ago White House suggests Russian involvement in Azerbaijan Airlines Christmas Day crash

US National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said there are ‘early indications’ of Moscow’s involvement in the downing of the flight

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22 hours ago The top 25 holiday destinations of 2025, picked by experts: These are the festivals, events and secret relaxing hotspots you should book NOW to get an amazing bargain

In its annual report on travel trends, hospitality giant Hilton declared 2025 the 'Year of the Travel Maximizer' - industry jargon for the idea that we all want more experiences.

Culture

2 hours ago Princess Charlotte revealed as world's richest child with incredible net worth

Princess Charlotte has a whopping estimated net worth, making her the richest child in the world and beating the likes of superstar children like Blue Ivy Carter and North West

Politics

22 hours ago We're stuck in Britain's downsizing gridlock: As the price of bungalows soars, the retirees struggling to buy a smaller home with the proceeds of selling their larger family house

Anne Savory (pictured) and her husband Ted want to sell their three-bedroom bungalow in West Suffolk and move closer to their children.

Society

23 hours ago Sydney to Hobart yacht race: Two sailors die after poor weather conditions plague annual competition

Nick Smith, 65, and 55-year-old Roy Quaden, who were competing on separate boats, have lost their lives amid poor weather conditions on the race’s course

Sport

4 hours ago Colin Firth’s emotional reaction at meeting Lockerbie disaster victim's dad

Colin Firth stars as Jim Swire, whose daughter died in the 1988 Lockerbie plane crash, in new series Lockerbie: A Search For Truth, and he had the opportunity to meet both Jim and his wife

Events

34 hours ago Exact date new rare Royal Mint coins celebrating Red Arrows will be released

The Royal Mint's 2025 annual set includes commemorative coins celebrating the Red Arrows, Queen Mum, WWII, modern railways, and the Royal Observatory - they will be available from January 2nd 2025

Culture

2 hours ago The Guardian Footballer of the Year Sofie Junge Pedersen: ‘We wanted to send a message’

The Inter and Denmark player wins the award for her climate activism and being behind an open letter to Fifa regarding Saudi Arabia’s human rights issuesThe Guardian Footballer of the Year is an award given to a player who has done something remarkable, whether by overcoming adversity, helping others or setting a sporting example by acting with exceptional honesty.If the football had not worked out, perhaps Sofie Junge Pedersen could have run away to the circus. When her after-school youth club in Aarhus put on its annual week of performances there was one challenge that struck her in particular: the chance to juggle with fire torches and mock knives. “It was quite serious,” she laughs. “We practised a lot beforehand and I thought it would be fun. I just wanted to be the best.” So it proved and there is no evidence that anyone has beaten the time she set, aged 13, for keeping the two airborne simultaneously. Continue reading...

Politics

34 hours ago Homeless shelters and food banks to get better access to leftover food on farms

Homeless shelters, food banks and charities will receive leftover food from farms after ministers announced a £15million funding boost to help with collections

Society

23 hours ago EA FC and other major sports games just might help us find the next Messi

A new report suggests gamers who play sports titles are helping young people find an interest in real sports, either through increasing their support for a team or playing themselves

Sport

7 hours ago ‘A joke’: Jordan Thompson hits out at doping ban for doubles partner Max Purcell

Australian has accepted provisional suspension for anti-doping breachThompson to play with Chris O’Connell at Brisbane InternationalThe doping ban of Australia’s two-time doubles grand-slam winner Max Purcell has been described as “a joke” by his US Open-winning partner Jordan Thompson.The 26-year-old Purcell was provisionally suspended over an alleged violation of tennis’ anti-doping program. The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) announced on Monday that Purcell had voluntarily accepted the suspension, after admitting to a breach relating to a prohibited method. Continue reading...

Events

3 hours ago From Charlotte Plank to Sherelle: The biggest female drum'n'bass artists to listen to next year

Female artists are dominating a genre that has hit the mainstream in recent years

Politics

10 hours ago Russian air defence may have downed Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash that killed 38 people, US officials say

Russia has downplayed speculation that its military was behind the Azerbaijan Airlines crash in Kazakhstan

Events

3 hours ago Prince Harry and Meghan Markle 'hit breaking point' over brutal Christmas snub

As a new decade dawned in 2020, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle dropped the bombshell that they were quitting their royal roles - and it seems an incident just weeks before at Christmas may have spurred on their decision

Politics

11 hours ago Bukayo Saka has surgery as Mikel Arteta gives concerning Arsenal injury update

Arsenal star man Bukayo Saka has undergone surgery with his manager Mikel Arteta admitting the nightmare scenario that the title-chasing Gunners now face

Events

4 hours ago Starmer wins historic landslide, Biden drops out and Trump survives assassination bid

New prime minister faced with riots while Grangemouth owners announce oil refinery closure

Politics

11 hours ago Pregnant Charlotte Crosby hit with yet another heartbreak as nan dies over Christmas

Geordie Shore star Charlotte Crosby has been hit with another heartbreak just weeks after her home was raided by masked thieves as she admitted to having 'misfortune after misfortune'

Events

4 hours ago Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk reveals the one thing he does to stay in prime condition

Virgil van Dijk has helped put Liverpool in Premier League title contention this year and the Reds captain has opened up on the routine that helps keep him at his peak

Politics

11 hours ago Scottie Scheffler set for PGA Tour break after suffering freak injury on Christmas Day

Olympic champion and World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler is expected to challenge for more major titles next year after becoming a two-time Masters winner at Augusta in 2024

Events

5 hours ago Senior royal’s touching link to Princess Diana revealed ahead of huge life milestone

The Duchess of Edinburgh has travelled to some of world's most war-torn and traumatised areas to raise awareness of important causes, much like the late Princess Diana

Politics

12 hours ago Sugababes star almost died in horror crash after she 'blacked out' behind the wheel

Sugababes singer Keisha Buchanan has shared a photo from the scene of a horror car crash she was involved in last year as she told fans she'd "blacked out at the wheel"

Events

5 hours ago Royal's emotive bond with Princess Diana's work revealed ahead of big milestone

EXCLUSIVE: The Duchess of Edinburgh is known for her tireless work supporting women in war-torn countries - a cause that has seen her draw similarities to the late Princess Diana

Politics

12 hours ago Liam Payne's ex girlfriend announces engagement two months after singer's death

Sophia Smith, who dated pop star Liam Payne for more than two years, has announced her engagement to partner James Bridgwood, weeks after the former One Direction singer tragically died

Events

5 hours ago King Charles takes very unusual item everywhere with him as he's 'fussy'

King Charles has campaigned for the use of organic produce for decades and has very specific tastes when it comes to what he likes to eat on his frequent travels

Politics

13 hours ago Sugababes' Keisha almost died in horror car crash after ‘blacking out at the wheel’

Sugababes singer Keisha Buchanan revealed she had a horror car crash and nearly died after blacking out while driving as she admitted she is 'happy to be here'

Events

5 hours ago Royal left with 'tears dripping off her chin' over heartbreaking comment

EXCLUSIVE: Sophie, Countess of Wessex has made history by visiting some of the most dangerous places on Earth - and has been left in tears by the devastating things she has seen

Politics

13 hours ago EastEnders' Jaqueline Jossa teases storyline bombshell after Cindy Beale's vicious attack

Former EastEnders star Jacqueline Jossa has teased that there is "epic" drama to come on the BBC soap opera ahead of the show's 40th anniversary in 2025

Events

6 hours ago Extreme measures to hide hated character's comeback in Gavin and Stacey revealed by cast member

Gavin and Stacey star Lauren Cornelius, who played Sonia's bridesmaid Anna, revealed that the Christmas special was such a closely guarded secret that even the cast didn't know about the return of the hated character

Politics

14 hours ago Pregnant Charlotte Crosby reveals heartbreaking death of 'most loving family member' on Boxing Day

Pregnant Geordie Shore star Charlotte Crosby has taken to Instagram to announce the tragic death of her grandmother on Boxing Day alongside a heartbreaking statement

Events

8 hours ago Donald Trump to make history with second state visit to the UK hosted by the Royal Family

Donald Trump is to become the first elected politician in modern history to be hosted for two state visits by the Royal Family, it was reported last night.

Politics

14 hours ago US saw dramatic rise in homelessness at start of 2024, housing agency says

US Department of Housing and Urban Development reports largest increase among families with childrenThe US saw a dramatic rise in homelessness at the start of 2024, counting 18% more unhoused people during its annual tally in January than the year before, the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (Hud) reported on Friday.Cities reported counting a total of 771,480 unhoused people in January, a number that is larger than the population of Seattle. Representing 23 out of every 10,000 Americans, the number is the highest ever recorded during the tally. Still, experts consider the number an undercount, since it reflects one point in time and misses many people staying with friends or family. Continue reading...

Events

10 hours ago Uplifting stories of 2024: From Boki the bear’s surgery to Hardest Geezer’s run

Here is a look at some of the most uplifting stories of the year.

Politics

15 hours ago Azerbaijan Airlines crash: How brave pilots battled to save jet after being 'hit by Russian missile'

Pilots were able to guide the doomed Flight 8432 from Russian airspace following an 'explosion' that prompted panic inside the cabin, eventually crashing the aircraft in Kazakhstan

Events

11 hours ago Arsenal have Liverpool in sight but they are unconvincing title challengers

ARSENAL 1-0 IPSWICH TOWN: Kai Havertz scored the only goal of the game as the Gunners moved up into second place in the Premier League table, but it was far from a vintage display by Mikel Arteta's men

Politics

15 hours ago US finds ‘early indications’ of Russian involvement in Azerbaijani jet crash

Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan suspend flights to Russia after deadly incident

Events

11 hours ago Danish 'Cinderella' who left her golden stiletto at future king's birthday bash bags her very own Prince Charming

Anne-Sofie Tornso Olesen left one of her high heels at Prince Christian's 18th birthday party last year, and has now found her real 'Prince Charming' in 20-year-old Nikolas Kolding.

Politics

15 hours ago Fife plane crash: Pilot killed two days before Christmas named as 'inspiring' family man

Nicholas Denison-Pender, from Perthshire, has been named as the pilot of a light plane that crashed near to Fife Airport, Kinglassie, two days before Christmas

Events

11 hours ago Princess Diana’s ghost found me my husband, says ex royal butler Paul Burrell

Former royal butler Paul Burrel believes the People's Princess made sure he bumped into his husband despite never disclosing his sexuality to Lady Diana - 'she sent him'

Politics

16 hours ago Psychic reveals Harry and Meghan predictions for 2025 as 'no storm lasts forever’

EXCLUSIVE: Royal family feuding could come to an end in 2025, with one astrologer predicting a big but 'brief' and 'awkward' reunion could see Prince Harry and Meghan Markle return to the UK

Events

12 hours ago Donald Trump 'set to be first elected politician to be given two state visits' to UK

Downing Street is considering inviting Donald Trump for unprecedented second state visit, according to reports

Politics

16 hours ago Jacqueline Jossa teases major BBC EastEnders bombshell after Cindy's brutal attack

EastEnders is two months away from its 40th anniversary and Jacqueline Jossa - whose character Lauren Branning recently exposed Cindy Beale's affair - has teased over it

Events

13 hours ago Donald Trump 'set to be first elected politician given two state visits' to UK

Downing Street are considering inviting Donald Trump for unprecedented second state visit, according to reports

Politics

16 hours ago Why Luke Littler missed FA Cup Final but not Sir Alex Ferguson meeting as he reveals crash course driving plan

The teenager still can't drive but has shared his quickfire plan for getting on the road himself

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