6 hours ago Marianne Faithfull's best quotes: 'Rebellion is the only thing that keeps you alive!'

The wit and wisdom of Marianne Faithfull, who has sadly died at 78

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5 hours ago The Last Days of Budapest by Adam LeBor: I almost hope my family died in an air raid

In Adam LeBor's new book, The Last Days of Budapest, Ysenda Maxtone Graham unearths the tragic plight of Hungary's Jews.

Society

4 hours ago New Orleans archbishop fires food bank leaders for refusing to fund abuse settlement

Bankrupt Roman Catholic archdiocese replaced members at church-affiliated non-profit over $16m disputeThe archbishop of New Orleans’ bankrupt Roman Catholic archdiocese on Thursday abruptly fired and replaced top leaders at a church-affiliated food bank, with those dismissed saying it was because the non-profit refused to contribute to paying survivors of child sexual abuse by clergymen.The ousted members of Second Harvest’s board of directors say the changes “follow months of increasingly aggressive pressure placed on Second Harvest to contribute as much as $16m toward helping to resolve victims’ claims related to the church’s sexual abuse-related bankruptcy”, which has been pending since May 2020. Continue reading...

Economics

7 hours ago Dana White slaps down UFC fighter Bryce Mitchell after he called Adolf Hitler 'a good guy'

Dana White has slapped down UFC fighter Bryce Mitchell after he described Adolf Hitler as a 'good guy' and denied the Holocaust ever happened. 

Sport

52 minutes ago ‘Everybody is tired. The mood has changed’: the Ukrainian army’s desertion crisis

Some of those abandoning the frontline say the longer the war goes on, ‘the more people like me there will be’When Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine three years ago, Viktor* was ready to die for his country. He volunteered to defend Kyiv as enemy tanks appeared and joined Ukraine’s armed forces. In the spring of 2023 he was fighting in the village of Tonenke, near the eastern city of Avdiivka. “When I arrived I was super-motivated. If necessary I would give my life,” he recalled.Gradually, however, he became disillusioned. The battle was furious. “The Russians would smash our positions to the ground,” he said. Senior Ukrainian commanders gave unrealistic orders. Then, while he was defending a ruined building, a panel fell on his shoulder. After receiving injections to reduce the pain, he was told to return to the front. “I realised I’m nobody. Just a number,” he said. Continue reading...

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3 hours ago AP PHOTOS: The moment to restore broken baby Jesus figurines has come in Mexico

It might cost more to repair them than to buy new ones. But baby Jesus figurines have such sentimental value in families that every January an area in downtown Mexico City is full of people with the broken religious sculptures looking for a workshop for hands, legs, nose, eyes, eyelashes or fingers.

Culture

17 hours ago I thought I'd solved the eternal issue of trying to lose baby weight while still enjoying chocolate and sugar. But my solution left me with a bizarre eating disorder

Trying to slim down after the birth of her first child, Lucy Hake thought she'd solved a problem familiar to many dieters: how to satisfy cravings for calorific food without sabotaging her weight-loss efforts.

Science

7 hours ago Watch as Richard Madeley confronts Rachel Reeves over her 'exaggerated' CV in GMB clash

The host, 68, brutally tore into the Chancellor, 45, as he quizzed her about why she had lied about the length of time she had worked at the Bank of England.

Politics

21 hours ago Heartbreaking Christmas snap of boy who died in nursery tragedy as £35k raised

"It is with profound sadness that we share the heartbreaking news of the passing of Jude Gerrard."

Economics

16 hours ago Arsenal fans branded 'insufferable' after 'embarrassing' reaction to Lewis

BRENT A GOB: This week, Harry Brent's taking swipes at Arsenal fans after their "irrational" reaction to Myles Lewis-Skelly's red card, Chelsea's taste in goalkeepers, and footballers who 'give it large' after scoring

Sport

53 minutes ago The exact amount of avocado you need to add to your diet to live longer

They have become a breakfast staple for many in recent years

Events

13 hours ago Musicals theatre fans issue complaint to Spotify over ‘embarrassing’ error involving hit shows

‘Riddled with typos,’ one user said

Culture

8 hours ago From Godard to Coppola, Van Sant to Anger, Marianne Faithfull was a dazzling magnet for film

The music star was also an electrifying screen presence, from The Girl on a Motorcycle to Marie AntoinetteMarianne Faithfull, singular icon of British pop, dies aged 78Marianne Faithfull was a towering artist, not just the muse she was painted asOn the screen and also in life, Marianne Faithfull experienced something similar to her contemporary Anita Pallenberg – the condescension of being treated like an icon or a muse. Maybe her very real success in music ruled her out of a serious acting career in the eyes of some, but Faithfull for a while occupied the epicentre of the late-60s pop culture zeitgeist, for an intense flashbulb moment she found herself in the overlapping worlds of music, movies and the explodingly important world of celebrity itself.The famous photograph of her in 1967 on a couch between Alain Delon and Mick Jagger absolutely captures her magnetism: Delon is entranced by her, Jagger (her boyfriend) is jealous, looking grumpily down: she and Delon were starring toge...

Politics

2 hours ago DC crash: All the faces of the American Airlines plane tragedy including Disney performer

All 67 people onboard the American Airlines plane and the Army helicopter, which collided near Reagan National Airport in Washington DC, died, officials confirmed

Events

13 hours ago Musical theatre fans issue complaint to Spotify over ‘embarrassing’ error involving hit shows

‘Riddled with typos,’ one user said

Culture

8 hours ago Archbishop of York ‘categorically rejects’ bullying and coercion allegations

Stephen Cottrell denies bullying members of a committee to secure the Bishop of Liverpool’s appointment.

Politics

4 hours ago Four years after the coup, chaos reigns as Myanmar’s military struggles

A patchwork of armed opposition groups have made major gains over the past year, with the military facing further losses The streets of Lashio, a once bustling city in north-eastern Myanmar, are quieter than usual. Schools are shut, except for those run by volunteers from the pro-democracy resistance in the community. Months of airstrikes have left destruction. Even though the fighting has stopped, electricity is still not running properly. Instead, residents rely on solar power to charge their phones, and firewood and charcoal to cook.“We saw a lot of civilians who died during the battle [in those days]. We saw them on the streets, on the lanes, some of the bodies were decayed and some of them were freshly dead. Some died in their homes,” said Leo*, a 40-year-old driver, whose family spent months living with constant bombardments by the military, running to hide in the darkness of a homemade bunker each time jet fighters came. Continue reading...

Events

9 hours ago Marianne Faithfull: Mick Jagger and Keith Richards lead tributes to late pop icon

The ‘As Tears Go By’ singer has died at the age of 78

Politics

5 hours ago DC crash: Former Olympics star's anguish as her skating club loses six members in tragedy

Nancy Kerrigan, who was a successful figure skater in the 1990s, shared her heartbreak at discovering six members of the Skating Club of Boston - including Spencer Lane - died in the DC plane crash

Events

9 hours ago Marianne Faithfull remembered by Mick Jagger as Rolling Stones star pays tribute to late ex

Marianne Faithfull has died peacefully in London, a statement on behalf of her family said on Thursday night, with tributes being led by her former partner Sir Mick Jagger

Politics

6 hours ago 'Loving and caring' army veteran, 82, died following attack at bus stop

Ex-army man and 'loving' father Allen Karam Chand, 82, died after he was attacked and rushed to hospital - a 43-year-old man has since been charged with wounding

Events

10 hours ago ‘Did they learn nothing?’: Auschwitz survivor to return German honour over AfD vote role

Albrecht Weinberg ‘horrified’ that MPs relied on far-right party to pass anti-immigration motionA 99-year-old Holocaust survivor has said he will return his federal order of merit to the German president in protest over MPs passing an anti-immigration motion in parliament with the support of the far-right Alternative für Deutschland.Albrecht Weinberg, whose parents were murdered in Auschwitz, told the Guardian he was “horrified” on learning that a proposal submitted by the conservative parties had relied on the anti-immigrant, xenophobic AfD to get it over the line. Continue reading...

Politics

7 hours ago As a human rights lawyer, I fight against discrimination in all its forms. Witnessing the recent anti

In the face of those who refuse to see our humanity, I choose to imagine that we are humane enough to believe in theirsMy grandmother, Holocaust survivor Olga Horak OAM, passed away in August 2024 just days after her 98th birthday. Just one week before, she attended her great-granddaughter’s Jewish day school to share her remarkable story of survival with the Year 6 students. Her parting message was simple: “Never forget. Don’t hate”. Although she could no longer stand up straight, in her decades-long commitment to Holocaust education as a volunteer at the Sydney Jewish Museum, she was indefatigable until the end.When she died, we lost an empire of knowledge. Just as we do whenever we lose a survivor. Her strength of character, her disarming candour, her twinkly eyes, her testimony and her light have secreted themselves in the hearts of the thousands of people she touched, like little mirrors reflecting flashes of her life. A giant photo mosaic. Continue reading...

Events

11 hours ago Marianne Faithfull was a towering artist, not just the muse she was painted as

The late singer made her share of bad decisions – but someone this artistically adventurous and unafraid was never going to have an ordinary life• News: Marianne Faithfull, singular icon of British pop, dies aged 78It is difficult to think of a moment in pop history less receptive to a 1960s icon relaunching their career than in 1979. At that point, British rock and pop resolutely inhabited a world shaped by punk: it was the year of 2-Tone and Tubeway Army’s Are ‘Friends’ Electric?, of Ian Dury at No 1 and Blondie releasing the bestselling album of the year. And it was a central tenet of punk that the 1960s and their attendant “culture freaks” were, as Sex Pistols manager Malcolm McLaren put it: “fucking disgusting vampiric the most narcissistic generation there has ever been,” and that the decade’s famous names should no longer be afforded the kind of awed reverence they had enjoyed for most of the 70s. “No Elvis, Beatles or the Rolling Stones,” as the Clash had sung.And yet Marian...

Politics

7 hours ago 'Cheeky' boy, 5, killed by car 'as he ran across road looking for older brothers'

Dexter Chapman, five, tragically died after running across the road outside his home in Truro, Cornwall, and being hit by a car. He was described as 'the most loving little boy'

Events

11 hours ago Bridget Jones may be 'problematic' but she's just as relatable in 2025

The perma-dieting, toxic man-loving heroine of Helen Fielding’s books is easily written off as a product of her time. Claudia Cockerell on why she’s more relevant than ever

Politics

9 hours ago Marianne Faithfull dies aged 78: Mick Jagger leads tributes to 'wonderful' singer, actress and sixties icon

Faithfull’s hits included As Tears Go By, which was written by former boyfriend Sir Mick

Events

12 hours ago John Prescott gets last laugh as two Jags carry him on final journey to 'working class hero' funeral

The longest-serving Deputy Prime Minister in our history, John Prescott, died in November aged 86

Politics

9 hours ago Marianne Faithfull, Musician, Muse and Symbol of ’60s London, Dies at 78

Marianne Faithfull, Musician, Muse and Symbol of ’60s London, Dies at 78  WWD

Events

12 hours ago Heartbreaking tributes as boy, 13, whose body was found at school pictured for first time

Connor Slade, 13, died on the grounds of Melin Primary School, in Neath, South Wales, with an investigation launched by police into what happened as his family paid tribute

Politics

9 hours ago Marianne Faithfull dies aged 78: Tributes pour in for singer and actress as she passes away 'peacefully'

Faithfull’s hits included As Tears Go By, which was written by former boyfriend Sir Mick Jagger

Events

14 hours ago Bishop’s resignation latest in series of difficulties for Church of England

It comes in the same months as Justin Welby formally quit as Archbishop of Canterbury.

Politics

9 hours ago Marianne Faithfull dead at 78: Tributes pour in for pop icon, actress and Rolling Stones muse

Tributes have poured in for the star whose hits included As Tears Go By, which was written by The Rolling Stones ' Sir Mick Jagger and Keith Richards.

Events

15 hours ago Heinz 'takes decision' to axe entire food range to focus on other products

Heinz has confirmed it is axing the Weight Watchers frozen meal range from stores, leaving fans of the diet plan 'disappointed'

Politics

9 hours ago The Voice star Ryan Whyte Maloney died by suicide at 44 after shocking argument with fiancée

The Voice star Ryan Whyte Maloney died by suicide aged just 44 after an argument with his fiancee about her jacket.

Events

15 hours ago ‘Like dropping a bomb’: why is clean energy leader Uruguay ramping up the search for oil?

The South American country has begun exploration in its Atlantic waters, with experts warning it is endangering livelihoods, marine life and climate goalsWhen he hears the news, the only words that fisher Francisco Méndez can use are those of war. “What they are planning to do is like dropping a bomb – and when you drop the bomb, everything dies,” says the 41-year-old father of five.For 22 years, Méndez has sailed into the Atlantic Ocean, fishing for brotula and striped weakfish alongside his father, brothers and uncles. He is also joined, occasionally, by dolphins and whales, curious about his white and orange vessel. But now Méndez fears his family’s way of life and livelihood are under threat. Continue reading...

Politics

10 hours ago Marianne Faithfull dead at 78: Pop icon best known for classic As Tears Go By dies as tributes pour in

Tributes have poured in for the star whose hits included As Tears Go By, which was written by The Rolling Stones ' Sir Mick Jagger and Keith Richards.

Events

16 hours ago Rename Heathrow airport after Queen Elizabeth II to mark 100th birthday, says MP

Adam Jogee says it would be a ‘wonderful tribute’ to the late monarch who died aged 96 in September 2022.

Politics

10 hours ago Marianne Faithfull dies aged 78: Singer and actress passes away 'peacefully' in London

Faithfull’s hits included As Tears Go By, which was written by former boyfriend Sir Mick Jagger

Events

17 hours ago RICHARD EDEN: The startling truth about Carole Middleton's role in Kate and William's romance

She's not royal and has been given no title but, as she celebrates her 70th birthday tomorrow, I want to give a personal insight into Carole Middleton's character.

Politics

11 hours ago Marianne Faithfull death: Leading light of the Swinging Sixties dies aged 78

Singer and actor made headlines for her romance with Mick Jagger but proved herself as an artist in her own right, as well as a survivor who prevailed over tabloid scrutiny, addiction, an eating disorder and cancer

Events

17 hours ago Tony Blair, Gordon Brown and Keir Starmer among mourners at Lord John Prescott’s funeral

The service for the former deputy prime minister, who died in November aged 86, is being held at Hull Minster.

Politics

11 hours ago Marianne Faithfull dead: Rolling Stones muse and iconic 1960s songwriter ‘dearly missed’

Marianne Faithfull, best known for the song As Tears Go By and often dubbed as one of Rock and Roll's Greatest Women , has died aged 78, a spokesperson has announced

Events

18 hours ago Assistant headteacher touched her female colleagues and made 'outrageous' sexualised banter, tribunal hears

Nicola Houghton 'mortified, embarrassed and disgusted' one woman teacher with her behaviour towards both male and female staff at Rowan High School, Liverpool.

Politics

12 hours ago Former RAF pilot dies ‘having lavished 103 years of love into the world’

Jack Hemmings died on January 24 in hospital in Sussex, the Mission Aviation Fellowship charity announced.

Events

18 hours ago Richard Osman addresses Celebrity Traitors rumours and lets slip key clue

The author has been rumoured to be signing up for the celebrity version of The Traitors, but the Pointless star has set the record straight on the claims

Politics

12 hours ago Plane crash: Washington American Airlines death toll as 'no survivors' confirmed

67 people have died after American Airlines Flight 5342 crashed into a military helicopter and plunged into the Potomac River in Washington DC on Wednesday night

Events

18 hours ago Wayne Rooney saw Marcus Rashford's 'embarrassing' reality behind the scenes at Man Utd

Marcus Rashford was once again left out of the Manchester United squad for their trip to Fulham and Wayne Rooney spotted the forward instead training alone at Carrington

Politics

13 hours ago Washington DC plane crash latest: Trump blames DEI as his press conference after 67 die goes off the rails

Officials fear as many as 67 people have been killed after both aircraft plunged into the Potomac River, as President Trump gets briefing on the ‘terrible accident’

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