45 minutes ago Cop29 live: groups representing vulnerable nations walk out of meeting as fears grow over talks

Alliance of Small Island States and Least Developed Countries said they want a guaranteed 30% of climate finance, and then walked out of meetingMarching in silence with their arms crossed high, activists from around the world protested the draft deal at the Cop29 venue last night.“Pay up or shut up!” the campaign group Demand Climate Justice said in a post on social media. Continue reading...

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64 minutes ago I’m where I’m supposed to be – Scotland’s Sione Tuipulotu happy with career path

Tuipulotu gained international recognition with the nation of grandmother’s birth rather than Australia.

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1 hour ago Meghan Markle's sister in tears as she breaks silence on royal rifts after family tragedy

Samantha Markle, 60, has spoken out in despair at the breakdown of her relationship with the Duchess of Sussex, and has warned Meghan that "it will be too late" to reconcile with her family

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3 hours ago Tim Robbins: ‘You’re telling me Netflix is the future of cinema? We’re in big trouble’

With Silo, the actor – known for his strong political stances – is still choosing roles he truly believes in that echo real life. But he’s now concerned about the wider future of his own industry, tooBefore I speak to Tim Robbins, the publicist for the series that he’s promoting, Apple TV+’s dystopian drama Silo, politely requests that our conversation sticks to the show and his wider career. No politics please. It’s a brave attempt at reputation management, and also a completely doomed one. Because, well this is Tim Robbins! Has there ever been a Hollywood star more associated with the free mixing of performance and politics?This is the man, after all, who was banned, along with his then partner Susan Sarandon, from presenting at the Oscars after using their hosting stint at the 1993 c...

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3 hours ago I'm A Celeb star claims 'bully' Rebekah Vardy forced them to quit career after jungle trauma

Rebekah Vardy has been branded a 'bully' and 'obnoxious' by a former I'm a Celeb star, who says that he was left needing therapy after appearing on the show with her

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4 hours ago Huge election year worldwide sees weakening commitment to act on climate crisis

Among sweeping rightwing electoral victories across the globe, the ‘big loser of the elections has been climate’An unprecedented year of elections around the world has underscored a sobering trend – in many countries the commitment to act on the climate crisis has either stalled or is eroding, even as disasters and record temperatures continue to mount.So far 2024, called the “biggest election year in human history” by the United Nations with around half the world’s population heading to the polls, there have been major wins for Donald Trump, the US president-elect who calls the climate crisis “a big hoax”; the climate-skeptic right in European Union elections; and Vladimir Putin, who won another term and has endured sanctions to maintain Russia’s robust oil and gas exports. Continue re...

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4 hours ago Doctor shares seven wellness hacks to beat the winter blues in the run up to Christmas

From mood-boosting skin care to vitamin-packed supplements and more, it’s time to recharge your energy and turn those winter woes into wellness wins before the festive season

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5 hours ago Fragrance fanatic JULIE BURCHILL on the real reason young people love retro scent

Fragrance fanatic Julie Burchill on the whiff of carefree confidence this generation has lost

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5 hours ago Finance deal remains elusive at Cop29 as UN climate talks stretch into overtime

Negotiations at Cop29 in Baku, Azerbaijan were scheduled to finish on Friday evening but a final deal on climate finance remains elusive.

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