83 minutes ago Dua Lipa’s pickle drink is latest twist in growing appreciation for ‘dirty’ cocktails

Brine from pickled onions, beetroot, pickles and even oysters is now a fixture on bar menus across the UKIf Donald Trump has ruined Diet Coke for you, perhaps the answer is following Dua Lipa’s lead. In a now viral video, the pop star empties the best part of a can of it into a cup filled with ice. To this she adds the brine from a tub of pickles, followed by the brine from a tub of jalapeños. Using both hands, she sips it like it’s hot chocolate.It may seem like the latest in a series of drinks-based social experiments that only the most successful and famous can get us to try (see Tom Hanks’ Diet Cokagne, or Diet Coke and champagne). But in truth it seems the singer is on to something. Over the past few months, when it comes to cocktails, there’s been a notable uptick in all things sa...

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83 minutes ago Trump’s first term made him the villain of liberal Hollywood – don’t bank on it happening again

Throughout his first stint in office, the US entertainment industry presented a united front in vocal opposition to the controversial president. The signs suggest he could be in for an easier ride this time around, writes Louis Chilton

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2 hours ago Trump picks Scott Bessent for treasury as he announces flurry of cabinet picks

President-elect announced nominations to lead several departments and agencies as he continues to staff his next administration

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3 hours ago Trump will fire Jack Smith’s lawyers and use the DoJ to investigate the 2020 election, report says

Those affected are likely to include career professionals usually shielded from political revenge efforts, which may take years to enact

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5 hours ago King 'is planning a major tour of India': Charles's cancer recovery continues as he puts his duty first with trip that will also include stops in Pakistan and Bangladesh

The go-ahead has reportedly been given to Foreign Office officials to start talks with potential host nations for royal visits.

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6 hours ago Donald Trump announces picks for labor and treasury departments, CDC and surgeon general in flurry of nominations – live

Scott Bessent, Russ Vought, Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Sebastian Gorka and Dave Weldon among choices for key posts in second Trump administrationTrump picks hedge-fund investor Scott Bessent for treasury secretaryTrump selects key Project 2025 figure Russ Vought to head budget officeIn a new interview on Friday, Matt Gaetz revealed that he will not be returning to Congress next year.Speaking to conservative talk show host Charlie Kirk, Gaetz, who withdrew his attorney general nomination yesterday, said:“I’m still going to be in the fight, but it’s going to be from a new perch. I do not intend to join the 119th Congress,” CNN reports.“There are a number of fantastic Floridians who’ve stepped up to run for my seat, people who have inspired with their heroism, with their public service. And I’m ...

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6 hours ago King ‘charming and funny’ as he attends Royal Variety Performance alone

Hosts Alan Carr and Amanda Holden expressed gratitude at Charles’ attendance after the Queen had to drop out at the last minute.

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6 hours ago The Queen was 'annoyed' at Donald Trump over 'ignorant and hurtful' comment

Queen Elizabeth II was reportedly upset about a remark Donald Trump made concerning her sister Princess Margaret during a visit to the UK when he was US President

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6 hours ago Donald Trump enjoys golf round with Sam Burns days after PGA star split fans by killing huge buck

Almost three weeks after Donald Trump secured a return to the Oval Office by winning the Presidential election, he was on the golf course again, this time accompanied by a controversial golfer.

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