91 minutes ago Hope: The Autobiography by Pope Francis review – the gospel according to

The first ever memoir by a living pope reveals a warm, emotionally intelligent man who loves football and ‘cutting-edge’ cinema – but skates over the more controversial parts of his careerPopes seldom lack a platform or a pulpit, so they have had little need to resort to autobiography to explain themselves. What books do appear under their names in recent decades have been either dull transcriptions of interviews with tame journalists that have been heavily vetted by the Vatican, or compilations of old sermons packaged as something more than they are.I therefore approached this new volume with a certain weary caution and was pleasantly surprised. It fully justifies its bold claim to be the first ever memoir by a living pope. Indeed, Francis’s Italian ghostwriter, the publisher Carlo Musso, reveals in a brief afterword that the original plan when the book was commissioned in 2019 was that it would not appear until after his death. So why the sudden urgency? Continue reading...

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92 minutes ago Save £40 on Armani Si Passione perfume ahead of Valentine’s Day in flash sale

With Valentine's Day fast approaching, why not snag your partner's favourite fragrance or a stunning new scent from a luxury brand without breaking the bank, thanks to this flash sale

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10 hours ago Warrington Wolves boss Sam Burgess urges Super League to develop "rock stars"

Former England captain believes the sport needs to make more of its big names like Mikey Lewis, George Williams and Junior Nsemba to start gaining the profile it deserves

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32 minutes ago Paul Lambert: ‘Zinedine Zidane just looked at me and said “bloody hell”’

Broke and out of contract at Motherwell, the Scot took a risk in seeking a trial at Dortmund only to become an European Cup winner within 12 monthsThis is a story in three parts. The unlikely tale of how Paul Lambert signed for Borussia Dortmund in 1996. Why Lambert is still revered there, despite making only 64 appearances. And the sad story of why he had to leave Germany in 1997, although not everyone would describe a Glasgow-born footballer signing for Celtic in such gloomy terms.That’s not to say Lambert hasn’t achieved a lot elsewhere. He won a Scottish Cup with St Mirren, helped Motherwell into Europe and captained Scotland and Celtic, where he won four league titles. He has managed some of England’s biggest teams: Aston Villa, Norwich City and controversially their rivals Ipswich. He has four children and seems happy away from management with his second wife, Kara, their two large Belgian Malinois dogs and numerous chickens at their home outside Nottingham. But we’re here to ...

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2 hours ago Rollercoaster week for the chancellor ends in relief and a lesson learned that fortunes can change very fast

Treasury officials claim there was no panic in No 11 before the economic numbers finally turned in their favourAfter a rollercoaster week which began with Keir Starmer being asked if he still had confidence in his ­chancellor of the ­exchequer and ended with the stock market ­smashing all ­previous records, the sense of relief ­surging through Downing Street and the Treasury on Friday afternoon ­bordered on elation.The teams that surround the prime minister and his neighbour at No 11, Rachel Reeves, are made up mainly of untried novices in the hard business of running a government. They are only just learning how quickly moods, including their own, can go from one extreme to the other. “It is weird,” said one. “Truly bloody weird at times.” Continue reading...

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15 hours ago Arsenal vs Aston Villa LIVE! Premier League match stream, latest score and goal updates today

Gunners forced into change in defence after fresh injury concern

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65 minutes ago It was dubbed the 'Prison for the 21st Century', within days it exploded in an 'orgy of violence'

Just days after the Royal opening of Forest Bank Prison dozens of hooded inmates lit fires and barricaded themselves in their wing during a seven hour riot

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5 hours ago Why experts fear Labour is planning a new pensions raid, despite Starmer's promises. Here's what they might try to change

You know the state pension triple lock is in trouble when the minister drafted in to oversee pensions policy has previously labelled it 'silly' - even if that was five years ago.

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5 hours ago Expert says check your change for these three UK coins worth more than £3,000

These coins need to be from particular years and may need to contain specific errors to be particularly valuable.

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19 hours ago Former England and Chelsea footballer to make huge career change and fight KSI

YouTuber-turned-boxer KSI hasn't fought for more than a year, but the 31-year-old could be in line to make a return against an unlikely opponent in the form of Wayne Bridge

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2 hours ago Gemma Collins set for dramatic career change as she 'converts land at Essex home'

EXCLUSIVE Glamazon reality star Gemma Collins is carving out a surprising new career path for herself, that is a world away from celebrity life - 'I’ve gone more normal than ever'

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6 hours ago You've got the eyes of a sniper if you can spot hidden hedgehogs in 10 seconds

Discover whether you've got perfect eyesight with this devilishly difficult brainteaser. It may look like a cute scene from Snow White, but don't be fooled

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8 hours ago Benefit fraudsters will have cash seized from bank accounts under new crackdown

New planned powers will mean that money can be reclaimed from people who have committed fraud and are not on benefits or PAYE

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23 hours ago Alan Shearer predicts change in title race after Arsenal and Liverpool results

Liverpool currently lead the way in the Premier League table, with Arsenal sitting just four points behind Arne Slot's Reds ahead of this weekend's round of matches

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15 hours ago WWE legend John Cena was 'almost fired' but moment with Stephanie McMahon saved him

WWE icon John Cena is widely regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time, but his career could have been cut short after a disastrous start in the ring

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7 hours ago Special effects expert who staged crazy bank heist... straight out of one of his movies

Gary Robert Hill stormed into the Arab National Bank in Mayfair last summer with an imitation firearm after he hit financial hardship when he was forced out of his job in special effects

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16 hours ago Manchester United £150m transfer theory raised after spectacular Jude Bellingham claim

Real Madrid and England star Jude Bellingham was previously wanted by Man United before signing for Borussia Dortmund from Birmingham City in 2020.

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17 hours ago 'I spoke to Dr Hilary Jones about processed food – what he said changed my diet'

We are often told that ultra-processed foods aren't good for us, but I didn't realise what they were doing to my body until I spoke to ITV's Dr Hilary Jones. What he said has transformed my diet

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9 hours ago What life could be like for Kyle Walker and Annie Kilner in Italy if Man City star moves to Milan

Milan is known as the city of fashion, but this month it could prove to be the city of footballing renaissance for one of England's most recognisable stars. 

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18 hours ago You could get £150 free cash after DWP rule change – check if you're eligible

Through the Household Support Fund scheme, some councils are giving homes £150 cash if they are no longer eligible for the Department for Work and Pensions Winter Fuel Payment

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18 hours ago How quickly do firefighters attend blazes in your area? Interactive map lays bare the 5

Laying bare the 'emergency' facing 999 crews, statistics show teams took 8m 1s on average to attend home fires in 2023/24 across England as a whole.

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11 hours ago UK weather: Brits to be blasted with 'snow grains' as icy temperatures grip country

So-called snow grains are expected in parts of England tonight, the Met Office said in a forecast - Brits can expect another cold night with 'temperatures close to freezing'

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19 hours ago Home Bargains shoppers 'running' to buy 'cutest' Valentine's Day pyjamas

The bargain retailer has been wowing fans with its Valentine's Day collection, which includes an on-trend pair of pyjamas that shoppers 'need'

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18 hours ago Chinese rival app Xiaohongshu is overwhelmed by ‘TikTok refugees’ in US

Social media accounts blocked for breaking Beijing rules as millions of users join up before ban takes effectNine invaluable things I’ve learned from TikTokWhen Angelica Oung received the notification that her Xiaohongshu account had been blocked for violating the social media app’s code of conduct, her mind started racing.The only picture she had posted on her account, apart from her profile headshot, was of herself wearing an inflatable polar bear suit, holding a sign saying: “I love nuclear”. What could be the problem with that, wondered Oung, a clean energy activist in Taiwan. Continue reading...

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13 hours ago Huge change to UK driving licences to be rolled out this year – and it'll impact millions

Digital driving licences are coming as the UK government is set to roll them out, aiming to use tech to 'transform public services' and make life a whole lot easier

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22 hours ago February 2025 payment dates for benefits and pensions as DWP cuts rumoured

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22 hours ago Denis Law's death marks the end of Man United's immortalised Holy Trinity

JEFF POWELL: On the balmy summer's afternoon in 1966 when England won their only World Cup the greatest of all Scotland's goalscorers was keeping his head down on a Manchester golf course.

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13 hours ago BBC Gladiator fans demand major change minutes into new season as host sparks backlash

The second series of BBC's Gladiators reboot aired tonight

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23 hours ago 'I was sold by Man Utd after just one game and their loss was Liverpool's gain'

Manchester United passed up the opportunity to sign one of England’s greatest talents of a generation before he went on to win the league with Liverpool

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22 hours ago Newly engaged British comedian Jack Whitehall arrives at Sydney airport with fiancé Roxy Horner and their daughter Elsie

Jack Whitehall cut a casual figure on Saturday as he arrived in Sydney with fiancée Roxy Horner and their daughter Elsie.

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14 hours ago Kyle Walker Man City transfer update as AC Milan chief Zlatan Ibrahimovic breaks silence on talks

The latest Manchester City transfer news with an exit for England defender Kyle Walker now appearing inevitable after a major AC Milan update.

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26 hours ago Stacey Solomon shares £4 trouser hanger hack that saves half your wardrobe space

Stacey Solomon's 'game changing' hack for storing trousers will save fashion fans a huge amount of space when it comes to storing their clothes

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24 hours ago London faces frazzling in heatwave over 40°C, warns Government in new risk report

The Tube, rail and buses could be disrupted and tens of thousands more workers may stay at home

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14 hours ago Steve Borthwick wants replacements to help England finish with a flourish

The head coach has been devising ways to ensure his team come on strong in the final quarter.

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29 hours ago Three easy diet changes to make now to protect against world's deadliest disease

A nutritionist revealed some simple changes you can make to your diet to lower your risk for cardiovascular disease, that kills 175,000 people in the UK every year.

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14 hours ago Jonbon beats Energumene to become a hot favourite for the 2025 Cheltenham Festival

After the highly-anticipated clash at Ascot, Jonbon was cut to 5-4 (from 7-4) for the BetMGM Queen Mother Champion Chase. Second-placed Energumene, trained by Willie Mullins, is out to 6-1

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30 hours ago Britain is becoming a nation of dishonest scroungers who openly steal from supermarkets and defraud the benefits system, study warns

A new study sheds a light on the worrying trends mostly 'associated with younger people' and changing social attitudes that have made theft almost a 'national sport'.

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15 hours ago Brian May's wife Anita Dobson shares emotional health update after his stroke

Queen musician Brian May revealed that he'd suffered a stroke in September, and actress Anita Dobson revealed how he was faring months later - alongside describing their major lifestyle change

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15 hours ago Brian May 'never been happier' after stroke as he and wife leave London

Queen musician Brian May revealed that he'd suffered a stroke in September, and actress Anita Dobson revealed how he was faring months later - alongside describing their major lifestyle change

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16 hours ago Hilary Benn was behind decision that paves the way for Gerry Adams to claim compensation, Number 10 says

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn was behind the decision to approve a law change that paves the way for Gerry Adams to claim compensation, Number 10 has confirmed.

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17 hours ago Ruben Amorim admits Man Utd need to change from being a ‘team of transition’

United host Brighton on Sunday aiming to capitalise on Thursday’s victory over Southampton.

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17 hours ago Dunelm's 'fast heating' electric blanket that costs from '1p per hour' cut by 30%

The home retailer's bestselling electric blanket has shoppers saying it will keep you "snug all night long" - all for as little as 1p per hour.

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17 hours ago Dean Windass has noticed only one change to body since dementia diagnosis

After his devastating dementia diagnosis broke the heart of the football world, Dean Windass offered an insight into how the condition is taking grip

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18 hours ago Meghan Markle's true feelings on coming back to UK with Archie and Lilibet

As Prince Harry gears up to return to the UK with 'limited police protection' next month, we ask a leading royal expert whether the Duke's change to security will change the prospect of future visits with his family

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20 hours ago An American tragedy: how Biden paved the way for Trump’s White House return

To admirers, Biden will remain one of the most consequential one-term presidents in US history – to detractors, he was undone by a fatal flawHis back straight, his voice steady, Joe Biden stood at the US Capitol just days after a violent insurrection and declared: “Democracy has prevailed.” Fast forward three and a half years and America’s president cut a different, diminished figure. “We finally beat Medicare,” he muttered in confusion in Atlanta, Georgia.From the soaring hopes of inauguration day to that grim debate night against Donald Trump, the very public decline of the 46th president had the makings of an American tragedy that paved the way for the return of Trump to the White House. Continue reading...

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