49 minutes ago Ukraine war briefing: US expects thousands of North Korean troops to enter Ukraine combat ‘soon’

Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin says about 10,000 of the soldiers believed to be based in Kursk border region and being ‘integrated into Russian formations’. What we know on day 1,004See all our Russia-Ukraine war coverage Continue reading...

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77 minutes ago Lord Lucan 'stayed in Philippines with another British peer' amid murder investigation

Richard John Bingham - aka Lord Lucan - disappeared after his children's nanny was found murdered and the mystery deepened this week as "new" information emerged

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94 minutes ago Rebekah Vardy predicts tension between two I'm A Celeb campmates who are set for an awkward run

The WAG, 42, has been weighing in on the show after Coleen entered the jungle last week, who she was locked in a notorious defamation trial with in 2022.

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2 hours ago Emperor penguin that travelled 3,000km to West Australian beach begins long journey home

Gus gained 3.5kg during his 20-day stopover before being released back into the Southern Ocean on WednesdayGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGus, an emperor penguin who gained international fame after travelling about 3,000km from Antarctica to the West Australian coast, is on his long way home after being released into the Southern Ocean.Emperor penguins can travel up to 1,600km on foraging trips, when they hunt fish, squid and krill. So Gus’s arrival on Ocean Beach, Denmark, on 1 November sparked surprise.Sign up for a weekly email featuring our best reads Continue reading...

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3 hours ago Pete Hegseth’s odds of being confirmed almost halved after Matt Gaetz withdrawal

Fox News host’s nomination chances took a hit after the release of a 22-page police report detailing sexual assault allegations

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3 hours ago Sean 'Diddy' Combs 'says a prayer and sends kiss to family' ahead of third bail request

Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been held in jail since September - but could be held there until May 2025 when his trial is due to begin - after being arrested on a number of charges

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3 hours ago Furore sparked by Jamie Oliver children’s book cultural appropriation opens wider debate

Another novel written by a UK author has been withdrawn as publishers and booksellers grapple with the issues of First Nations culture and history as plot pointsGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailWhen British crime writer Elly Griffiths released her fourth novel in the bestselling Ruth Galloway mystery series, she did her homework.A Room Full of Bones, published in 2011 and republished in 2016, features mysterious deaths in horse racing stables and museums. Consequently the East Sussex-based author consulted a UK archaeologist, a UK museum curator, visited West Sussex’s Cisswood racing stables and picked the brains of a UK equine veterinarian specialist.Sign up for the fun stuff with our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend, every Saturday morning Continue...

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3 hours ago Furore sparked by Jamie Oliver children’s book opens wider cultural appropriation debate

Another novel written by a UK author has been withdrawn as publishers and booksellers grapple with the issues of First Nations culture and history as plot pointsGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailWhen British crime writer Elly Griffiths released her fourth novel in the bestselling Ruth Galloway mystery series, she did her homework.A Room Full of Bones, published in 2011 and republished in 2016, features mysterious deaths in horse racing stables and museums. Consequently the East Sussex-based author consulted a UK archaeologist, a UK museum curator, visited West Sussex’s Cisswood racing stables and picked the brains of a UK equine veterinarian specialist.Sign up for the fun stuff with our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend, every Saturday morning Continue...

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4 hours ago Loose Women's Kaye Adams halts live show as she teases 'we have a huge announcement'

On Friday's instalment of Loose Women, ITV star Kaye Adams hinted there's something big happening on the programme next week.

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4 hours ago ‘I love fighting for this club’: Guardiola on his drive to stay at Manchester City

Manager insists financial charges inspired him to stayHe claims most clubs want City relegated if found guiltyPep Guardiola has said he “loves” fighting Manchester City’s corner against allegations of financial breaches and his belief in the club influenced the decision to sign a new two-year contract.City’s most successful manager ended uncertainty over his future this week when extending his reign until 2027. The 53-year-old claimed the deal was agreed during a two-hour meeting with the City hierarchy, including the chief executive, Ferran Soriano, and outgoing director of football Txiki Begiristain, and he signed for two years to avoid another round of speculation over his future in 12 months’ time. Continue reading...

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