2 h. ago The shrinking circle of support: Here are the few Republicans defending Trump and Bondi over Epstein

MAGA loyalists who connect Epstein to a wider ‘deep state’ conspiracy theory are beginning to fracture from the president after his administration shut the door on the investigation and labeled the case a ‘hoax’

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2 h. ago Connie Francis dead at 87 as singer's hit Pretty Little Baby goes viral on TikTok

Legendary singer Connie Francis has died at the age of 87, her friend Ron Roberts has confirmed.

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2 h. ago Virgin River's 'perfect replacement' confirms exciting update after huge Netflix success

A hit romance drama has just been renewed for season four, just a few weeks after wrapping up its third season

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2 h. ago Israeli strike on Gaza church kills three and injures priest Pope Francis called daily

Two of the dead named as Pope Leo renews ceasefire call after strike on territory’s only Catholic churchAn Israeli strike has hit the only Catholic church in Gaza, killing three people and injuring 10 others including the parish priest, who used to receive daily calls from the late Pope Francis.The Catholic charity Caritas Jerusalem earlier named two of the victims were Saad Salameh, the 60-year-old janitor of the Holy Family church, and Fumayya Ayyad, an 84-year-old woman who was receiving psychological support in a Caritas tent within the church’s compound when the blast occurred. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Netflix Untamed fans told to discover real life version of hit crime drama

It is said to hook fans of the genre immediately

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3 h. ago Hit TV show The Assembly to return to ITV for a second series

The Assembly was an instant hit with viewers after its first series and ITV has already decided to bring it back for more.

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3 h. ago Woman accused of attacking driver with bear mace after she hit chicken trying to cross the road

Cynthia Sosa, 38, facing assault charges in Key West.

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3 h. ago Connie Francis was a trailblazing pop star haunted by tragedy

The late star, who broke through with Who’s Sorry Now, paved the way for solo female singers in the highs of the 50s and 60s but her life was hit by devastating lowsConnie Francis, 1960s US pop star known for Pretty Little Baby, dies at 87There may be more widely revered singers, but the statistics don’t lie – worldwide, the Italian-American Connie Francis was the best-selling female vocalist of the 50s and 60s.Her breakthrough hit, 1958’s Who’s Sorry Now, was written as far back as 1923 and had been a hit for Johnnie Ray just a couple of years earlier, with a swinging, uptempo arrangement. But what made the 19-year-old Francis’s version click was the way in which she took pleasure in her ex’s misery, coolly and coyly cooing over the slow-rocking backing while picking his failed love life apart; for a finale, she ended the song with impressive, high-kicking spite. In contrast, her second UK No 1 was the daffy Stupid Cupid, written by Neil Sedaka and Howard Greenfield, and loaded wit...

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3 h. ago Connie Francis was a trailblazing pop star haunted by tragedy | Bob Stanley

The late star, who broke through with Who’s Sorry Now, paved the way for solo female singers in the highs of the 50s and 60s but her life was hit by devastating lowsConnie Francis, 1960s US pop star known for Pretty Little Baby, dies at 87There may be more widely revered singers, but the statistics don’t lie – worldwide, the Italian-American Connie Francis was the best-selling female vocalist of the 50s and 60s.Her breakthrough hit, 1958’s Who’s Sorry Now, was written as far back as 1923 and had been a hit for Johnnie Ray just a couple of years earlier, with a swinging, uptempo arrangement. But what made the 19-year-old Francis’s version click was the way in which she took pleasure in her ex’s misery, coolly and coyly cooing over the slow-rocking backing while picking his failed love life apart; for a finale, she ended the song with impressive, high-kicking spite. In contrast, her second UK No 1 was the daffy Stupid Cupid, written by Neil Sedaka and Howard Greenfield, and loaded wit...

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4 h. ago Save almost £40 on a family day out to Chessington World of Adventures this summer holiday

If you’re looking for things to do with the kids during the summer holidays, a family day out to Chessington World of Adventures is always a hit – and you can now save £40

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4 h. ago Tonight's rugby news as Lions star hit with £12k bill and Farrell unmoved by Welsh wipeout

The latest rugby news on the evening headlines on Thursday, July 17.

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4 h. ago Outlander star’s hit thriller ‘packed with plot twists’ is now available to stream

While it didn't set the box office alight, this new thriller has been labelled 'a standout' by fans

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4 h. ago Air India finds ‘no issues’ with fuel switches on other Boeings after crash

US report says investigators looking at actions of plane’s captain before plane crash that killed 260 peopleAir India has said it found “no issues” with the fuel switches on its other Boeing planes after the fatal crash that killed 260 people last month, as a US report suggested investigators have turned their attention to the actions of the plane’s captain.A preliminary report into the incident, released last week, found that the switches that controlled fuel going into the engines had been turned off “one after another” just after the plane took off from Ahmedabad airport. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Teen's 'joke' about his manhood forced Spirit plane to race to deserted corner of airport over bomb fears

The drama saw a Spirit Airlines flight ordered to a quiet area of Fort Lauderdale Airport over fears it could explode.

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4 h. ago Parents gobsmacked after searching for kids' show 'In the Night Garden' on Google

The CBeebies show, which first hit screens in 2007, has left parents horrified after one fan decided to look it up on Google - only to be presented with a bizarre related search suggestion

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4 h. ago Possessed Annabelle doll's caretaker Dan Rivera dies suddenly at 54 while on tour with toy

Dan Rivera, a well-known paranormal investigator and the caretaker of the infamous Annabelle doll, was found dead in his hotel room on Sunday, prompting an outpouring of grief from fans

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4 h. ago Tour de France 2025: Pogacar v Vingegaard as stage 12 heads for summit finish in Pyrenees – live

Updates from the 181km ride from Auch to HautacamStage-by-stage guide | And you can drop Luke a mail“I’m OK. Nothing too bad,” Pogacar tells Matt Stephens after his crash yesterday. “My whole left arm is open, burned off skin. And I hit my hip a little bit and my shoulder, but luckily I was back on the bike quite fast. Today is another day. It’s not the first time I crashed and continued the race. It’s more important the legs than my arm. I have a super-strong team around me. I am so grateful I can rely on them, even if I have a hard day today, but I hope not.“It’s really sad to lose another young talent,” Pogacar says of Samuele Privitera’s death at the Giro della Valle d’Aosta yesterday. “It’s devastating. It’s one of the most dangerous sports in the world. Sometimes the risks we are taking are too far. I’m really sad for all his family. May he rest in peace he deserves to “not be bothered” now. It’s a sad loss.” Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Jon Rahm angrily turns on spectator at The Open in tense confrontation

Jon Rahm didn't enjoy the best of starts at The Open as he mis-hit one of his shots while being whistled by a member of the crowd at Portrush - and didn't take too kindly to the individual's behaviour

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4 h. ago Ohio zoo cited after door separating two groups of lions broke, leading to death of a lioness

The Columbus Zoo determined that the lions broken the door themselves

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4 h. ago Love Island hit with new 'fakery' claims as two contestants 'hooked up before show'

Love Island has been hit by 'fakery' claims after it was alleged that two Casa Amor bombshells 'hooked up' before the series began

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