1 hour ago Angela Merkel ‘tormented’ by Brexit vote and saw it as ‘humiliation’ for EU

Former German chancellor’s book tells how she tried to help David Cameron win over Britain’s EuroscepticsAngela Merkel has said she was “tormented” over the result of the Brexit referendum and viewed it as a “humiliation, a disgrace” for the EU that Britain was leaving.In her autobiography, Freedom, due to be published on Tuesday, the former German chancellor says she was dismayed by the notion that she might have done more to help the then British prime minister, David Cameron, who was keen for the UK to stay in the EU, but that ultimately, she concluded, he only had himself to blame. Continue reading...

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2 hours ago Amazon slashes Shark's 'fantastic' cordless vacuum by £110 for Black Friday

The Shark Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner is said to deliver 'unbelievable' results and is perfect for tackling human and pet hair with its Anti Hair Wrap technology

Economics

2 hours ago Angela Merkel accuses Putin of gleefully 'enjoying' her discomfort after Russian president brought his pet Labrador into meeting with German chancellor despite her having a fear of dogs

Following the pair's first meeting in Sochi in 2007, the German Chancellor claimed that Putin had deliberately brought along his pet Connie in an attempt to intimidate and unnerve her.

Politics

2 hours ago Storm Bert claims fourth victim after body found in search for missing dog walker

Police have released a statement following the discovery of a body in the search for a 75-year-old man who was lost during Storm Bert while out walking his dog over the weekend

Events

2 hours ago Shark’s Black Friday sale has started – these are the best deals to shop now

Hoover up savings on vacuum cleaners, hair tools and more

Economics

2 hours ago Strictly Come Dancing’s astonishing 'risk' as BBC bosses branded 'mad'

The BBC's former controller, Lorraine Heggessey, remembers how much of a risk it was to launch Strictly Come Dancing 20 years ago, with many people thinking she had "gone mad"

Economics

2 hours ago I found fame on 90s hit Fun House and now I pull pints in Wetherspoons

The former TV star, 52, and her twin sister Martina enjoyed overnight success following the launch of Fun House in 1989.

Events

2 hours ago F1 news LIVE: Las Vegas GP reaction as champion Max Verstappen speaks about Red Bull future

F1 live updates from Vegas as Verstappen claims fourth straight world title ahead of Lando Norris

Society

3 hours ago Isaac Newton’s wealth ‘intimately connected’ with slavery, author says

Scientist and banker benefited from gold mined primarily by enslaved Africans in Brazil, book claimsSir Isaac Newton, whose theory of gravity revolutionised science and who later rose to the upper echelons of London’s banking world, had closer financial ties to the transatlantic trade in enslaved people than was previously understood, a new book has claimed.The book, Ricardo’s Dream, covers the life and work of David Ricardo, a contemporary of Newton who was a pioneer of economic theory and the wealthiest stock trader of his day. It also re-examines Newton’s time as master of the mint at the Bank of England, where the scientist wielded political influence and amassed vast personal wealth after leaving his academic position in Cambridge. Continue reading...

Culture

3 hours ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing branded 'unfair' as fans all demand huge change

Strictly Come Dancing viewers want big changes made to the BBC talent show because they claim one crucial rule means celebrity contestants aren’t treated fairly

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