60 minutes ago Queen Mary of Denmark delights fans in power outfit on the second day of royal visit to Germany

The royal, 52, wore a striking pair of burnt orange tailored trousers and a burgundy blazer to visit the Schleswig-Holstein state government building today in Kiel.

Politics

81 minutes ago B&M launches 'lush' new £14 'light up' gin range just in time for Christmas

The budget retailer has introduced new light-up gin liqueurs available in two festive flavours - clementine and winter berries.

Economics

2 hours ago Side of cocaine with that? German police raid pizzeria after finding secret ingredient

Authorities smash drugs gang in North Rhine-Westphalia after learning Düsseldorf pizzeria was delivering narcoticsPizza No 40 was long one of the best-selling dishes at a restaurant in the German city of Düsseldorf, until police discovered the secret ingredient: a side of cocaine.Authorities say uncovering the illicit narcotics delivery scheme allowed them to smash an organised crime ring in Germany’s most populous state, North Rhine-Westphalia. About 150 officers, including from elite units, last week searched 16 properties in nine cities, arrested three suspects and seized caches of weapons, the news agency DPA reported. Continue reading...

Events

2 hours ago Sweden will honor Blinken and others with knighthoods for their roles in its NATO accession

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and former NATO secretary-general Jens Stoltenberg will be knighted in Sweden for their role in enabling the Scandinavian country to join the world’s largest military alliance

Politics

3 hours ago ‘End justifies the means’: high Russian death toll fails to shift opinion on Ukraine war

A video gives a glimpse into Moscow’s ‘meat grinder’ tactics but record losses are met with apparent indifferenceHuddled in an undisclosed location near the frontlines, the two Russian soldiers appeared desperate as they recorded what they feared might be their final message.Introducing themselves as Vyacheslav Trutnev and Dmitry Ostrovsky, from the 132nd Brigade of the 109th Regiment, the men recounted how they fled their position in eastern Ukraine after their company commander ordered them to advance at night through minefields to a new location, a move they called a “suicide mission”. Continue reading...

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3 hours ago No 10 says Starmer ‘shares public anger’ at early prisoner releases but system facing paralysis without it – UK politics live

Downing Street says government ‘shocked’ at inheriting prisons crisis as hundreds of prisoners get early releaseThe funeral of Alex Salmond, the former Scottish first minister who died suddenly earlier this month after delivering a speech in North Macedonia, will be held on Tuesday 29 October, his family has announced.The funeral will be at Strichen parish church in Aberdeenshire. It will be conducted by Rev Ian McEwan, a friend of the family, and only family and close friends are invited. Salmond will be laid to rest in Strichen cemetery.According to the Eurostat data, England and Wales had 144 prisoners per 100,000 head of population, the 8th highest rate among EU countries and the highest amongst western European jurisdictions. Scotland had the 9th highest with 137 prisoners per 100,...

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3 hours ago Linda Nolan 'doesn't know how long she has left' as Coleen shares heartbreaking update

In light of the harrowing news surrounding athlete Chris Hoy, Coleen Nolan has opened up about her sister, Linda.

Politics

3 hours ago South Korea warns it could arm Ukraine amid fears of Putin Kim Jong Un weapon swap

South Korea claimed North Korea sent 1,500 special operation forces to Russia this month

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3 hours ago The 'light as air' £11 foundation loved by Amanda Holden that 'doesn't crease'

Beauty enthusiasts looking to recreate the TV presenter's radiant glow with the Revolution Skin Silk Foundation that is just £10.99.

Economics