83 m. ago Iceland resident reveals how to take the best pictures of the Northern Lights

As the aurora season has now kicked off in the Northern Hemisphere, it's unsurprising that hoards of travellers are heading to such countries as Iceland, Norway and Sweden.

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2 h. ago Farewell, Queen of Snobs: Actress who made haughty Hyacinth Bucket a TV comedy legend, writes CHRISTOPHER STEVENS

Hyacinth Bucket was Britain's most beloved snob. 'Bouquet residence, the lady of the house speaking,' she chirrupped as she answered the phone - always 'bouquet,' never 'bucket'.

Culture

2 h. ago The holy day murderer on bail for rape: Terrorist's life as a pyjama

Jihad Al-Shamie, 35, was under investigation by Greater Manchester Police over a sexual attack carried out this year and was due to appear in court.

Events

2 h. ago My son died thinking he was a failure who had let everyone down. Weeks later we discovered his university had made a terrible blunder...

Ethan Scott Brown's mum had made meticulous preparations for his graduation day last December. She'd ordered a cake, bought balloons and wrapped up a present.

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2 h. ago 'True friend' of Israel Tommy Robinson invited to country after Manchester attack

Tommy Robinson will be hosted by the Israeli government "on behalf of the State of Israel" in a few weeks' time, with the announcement coming a day after a terror attack outside a synagogue in Manchester

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3 h. ago Fans erupt at Taylor Swift's 'dig' at Travis Kelce's ex Kayla Nicole in wild The Life of a Showgirl track

The line in which Swift, 35, appears to reference Nicole, 33, says, 'You couldn't understand it, why you felt alone / You were in it for real, she was in her phone / And you were just a pose.'

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6 h. ago Serving Met Police officer arrested for ‘perverting course of justice’ at Charing Cross station

Scotland Yard said the allegation relates to an incident that took place on October 2 - the day after BBC Panorama aired

Events

7 h. ago Manchester synagogue terrorist 'was on bail for alleged rape'

Jihad Al-Shamie, drove a black Kia Picanto into a crowd gathered outside the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue in Crumpsall on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in Judaism, before stabbing people.

Events

7 h. ago Strictly's Dani Dyer told 'there's a reason' for injury by first person she phoned in 'desperate' admission

After fracturing her ankle, Dani was replaced on the BBC One dance programme by Amber Davies

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8 h. ago White House accuses Democrats of ‘intentional sabotage’ as Trump firings loom on Day 3 of government shutdown: Live updates

Federal government shutdown enters day three as Trump puts government employees and projects in jeopardy

Politics

8 h. ago Katie Price shares huge similarity with Taylor Swift as stars compete in charts

As both Taylor Swift and Katie Price are set to release music on the same day, here we take a look at why the two singing stars have more in common than you may think

Politics

8 h. ago Sarah Burton turns up the glamour volume at Givenchy in Paris

Spiritual home of Audrey Hepburn re-establishes itself as serious player in red carpet dressingOn the very same day as Taylor Swift, Sarah Burton entered her Showgirl era. For her second outing as Givenchy designer, Burton turned up the volume with collars dripping rhinestones over collarbones, luscious peach maribou feathers, a pocket-rocket cocktail dress in lipstick red leather, and Naomi Campbell in a tuxedo jacket worn open over a barely-there lace trim bra.Burton has been at Givenchy less than a year, but Alexander McQueen’s long-term right-hand woman has already established a new identity for the house and for herself. Givenchy, the spiritual home of Audrey Hepburn and the little black dress, has an immaculate bloodline of glamour that runs from Paris to Hollywood, but it is a relative minnow as a business. Her recent predecessors had mostly leaned into streetwear and utility-coded metallic accents, but Burton is bringing back the glamour. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Inmates are having Mounjaro delivered to their cells using drones, says prison governor

At HMP Edinburgh flying delivery machines are regularly used to smuggle weapons, drugs and mobile phones into jails and now even weight loss jabs and tooth whitening strips

Events

8 h. ago Moment teen girl gang ambush pensioner, 75, before beating him to death in attack filmed on mobile phone

Fredi Rivero, 75, died in hospital after he was punched to the ground by three teenage girls, who lunched an unprovoked attack which they film on a mobile phone. The girls were jailed today.

Events

8 h. ago This eufy robot vacuum has $600 off ahead of Amazon Prime Day

This robot vacuum received high praise when we put it to the test

Politics

8 h. ago Hegseth says four killed in US strike on alleged drug boat off Venezuelan coast

Pentagon chief says strike – fourth by US military in recent weeks – targeted boat with ‘substantial amounts’ of drugsThe US killed four people in a strike against a vessel just off the coast of Venezuela that was allegedly carrying illegal drugs, US defense secretary Pete Hegseth said on Friday.The strike came a day after Trump officials notified Congress that the US was entering a “non-international armed conflict” with drug cartels. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Seasonal nail trends for 2025 shoppers can try for less with OPI advent calendar

From metallic accents to earthy hues, these are the biggest autumn and winter nail trends for 2025 and how to try them with the OPI Good Enough to Treat Mini Nail Lacquer 12 Day Advent Calendar

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8 h. ago Best beauty deals ahead of Amazon Prime Day sale, from ghd to Maybelline

Some of my favourite tried and tested products are set to be reduced

Economics

8 h. ago 2 million rally in Italy for Gaza as general strike halts key services

Over 2 million people across Italy have rallied in more than 100 cities for a one-day general strike

Events

9 h. ago 'A proud city of solidarity and unity the face of hate': Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer writes for the Manchester Evening News following another dark day for the city

'This is a time to stand together'

Politics