87 minutes ago What links Babu the red panda and Malu the binturong? The Saturday quiz

From the Adoration of the Magi to The Shining, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz1 Which trio travelled further from Earth than any other humans?2 Which artwork was slashed by suffragette, later fascist, Mary Richardson?3 What celebrated headline described a Scottish Cup tie on 8 February 2000?4 In Japan, what natural attraction is sakura?5 Which US city reversed the flow of its river in 1900?6 Which bird stores up to 5,000 acorns each autumn?7 What surname was adopted in 1448 by Richard, Duke of York?8 Which TV comedy had the working title Dead Belgians Don’t Count?What links: 9 Bayeux tapestry; Giotto’s Adoration of the Magi; Schedel’s Nuremberg Chronicle?10 Spanish (9); Dutch (1); English (1); Portuguese (1)?11 Francis Scott Key; Sunshine Skyway; Tay; Tacoma Narrows?12 A New ...

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87 minutes ago Strictly Come Dancing's Pete Wicks 'nearly died' after crucial rule broken

TOWIE star Pete Wicks revealed that his best pal, Sam Thompson, broke one of the most important rules of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! when he was crowned King of the Jungle

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87 minutes ago Vernon Kay talks 'rows' at home with wife Tess Daly after 'bonkers' family moment

Vernon Kay has opened up about a humorous moment in his family life with his wife, Strictly Come Dancing host Tess Daly, and their daughters, which, at times, got messier than planned

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87 minutes ago Strictly Come Dancing's Wynne Evans admits he's 'prepared for career to end'

BBC Strictly Come Dancing star and opera singer Wynne Evans has revealed that he fills his cupboards at home with one food due to his fears that his 'career is going to end'

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87 minutes ago Strictly star lost two teeth in horrific attack on same night as sad split from fiancée

Strictly star Gorka Marquez faced a tough time in 2016, when he not only split from his fiancée Lauren Sheridan but was also brutally attacked in Blackpool on the same day

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3 hours ago Yankees one win from World Series after taking Game 4 from Cleveland in ALCS

Yankees get to Clase in ninth for 8-6 win in Game 4New York one win from first AL pennant since 2009Cleveland All-Star closer Emmanuel Clase gave up two runs in the ninth inning and the New York Yankees moved closer to another World Series, beating the Guardians 8-6 on Friday night to take a 3-1 lead in the American League Championship Series.Gleyber Torres hit an RBI single and New York scored its go-ahead run as shortstop Brayan Rocchio booted Alex Verdugo’s grounder for an error. Continue reading...

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3 hours ago Marina Hyde on Strictly’s latest row; the father who lost his daughter in the Sandy Hook school shooting – then faced years of abuse; and Philippa Perry on mismatched sex drives – podcast

Strictly Come Dancing is no longer just a dance show – it’s a battlefield for culture wars, says Marina Hyde. The extraordinary story of Robbie Parker facing down right-wing provocateurs after losing his child. Philippa Perry offers advice to a reader whose partner wants more sex and more enthusiasm Continue reading...

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3 hours ago US Grand Prix Sprint qualifying result: Who took pole for Saturday's Austin F1 race

The United States Grand Prix is using the F1 Sprint format for the second year in a row, providing Lando Norris the chance to take a further chunk out of Max Verstappen's lead in the title race

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3 hours ago Drake Maye has tough New England Patriots task to finally replace Tom Brady

Drake Maye is hoping to lead the New England Patriots to a win over the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley as they look to get their season back on track

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4 hours ago Strictly Come Dancing pro admits leaving 'wasn't my choice' and 'it broke my heart'

Former Strictly Come Dancing pro Robin Windsor spoke out about his departure from the BBC show before his death, admitting that it wasn't his choice to leave the series

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