31 minutes ago Giovanni Pernice declares 'I'm back' as he breaks silence on win and hints at Strictly return

Pro dancer Giovanni thanked fans for their support and referenced a 'difficult year' after a six-month BBC probe into his conduct

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45 minutes ago Scandals of Elf from sacked babies and actor swaps to Will Ferrell 'feud that killed sequel'

Christmas comedy Elf remains a seasonal favourite, but the making of it came with a hearty dose of drama - we look back on the most scandalous moments as Buddy makes a return in Asda's Christmas advert

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2 hours ago How The Apprentice creator Mark Burnett went from east London to Donald Trump's inner circle (via the Falklands)

Donald Trump's new choice of special envoy to the UK is making a return of sorts to his roots - having grown up in east London before fighting for Britain in the Falklands.

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2 hours ago These LED beauty patches give tired and dull party season skin an instant boost in three minutes

If you’re looking for a quick fix for tired and dull skin, these LED patches promise to target problem areas and give you the same benefits as a full LED mask in three minutes

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3 hours ago With Assad’s fall, Putin’s dream of world domination is turning into a nightmare | Peter Pomerantsev

Complaints about the president are growing among Russian military and business leaders. Now is the time for the west to turn up the heat As Bashar al-Assad fell, Russian nationalist military bloggers turned on the Kremlin. “Ten years of our presence,” fumed the “Two Majors” Telegram channel to its more than one million subscribers, “dead Russian soldiers, billions of spent roubles and thousands of tonnes of ammunition, they must be compensated somehow.” Some didn’t shy away from lambasting Vladimir Putin. “The adventure in Syria, initiated by Putin personally, seems to be coming to an end. And it ends ignominiously, like all other ‘geopolitical’ endeavours of the Kremlin strategist.” These weren’t isolated incidents. Filter Labs, a data analytics company I collaborate with, saw social media sentiment on Syria dip steeply as Assad fell.It was in stark contrast to Putin’s silly claim at his annual news conference last week that Russia had suffered no defeat in Syria. Unlike social med...

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3 hours ago Body language expert reveals the red flag gesture that showed Tyson Fury was going to LOSE his fight with Oleksandr Usyk

The Gypsy King went the distance with Usyk but was beaten for a second time this year by him as all three judges scored it 116-112 to the Ukrainian - a clean sweep which left Fury indignant.

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3 hours ago Celtic squad revealed as Luke McCowan tipped for start as Brendan Rodgers rotates after Rangers rollercoaster

Dundee Utd away kicks of a hectic Hoops festive schedule after going the distance at Hampden last weekend

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3 hours ago Inside Bullseye host Freddie Flintoff's life off screen with model wife

Freddie Flintoff will return to screens this Christmas as the host of an iconic TV show after he stepped away from the spotlight for a year following a horrific crash on Top Gear

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3 hours ago BBC star confirms 'surprise' return to TV as fans say 'it's been too long'

The BBC icon is set to join Rip Off Britain replacing popular television presenter Angela Rippon, who has led the series for 15 years

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4 hours ago Death In Paradise season 14 start date and cast ahead of Christmas special

BBC One's Death In Paradise is set to return for season 14 with a Christmas special airing in December 2024 ahead of the new year's episodes, as Ralf Little is replaced

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