17 m. ago VE Day: 'My Polish grandad woke up with night terrors after WW2

Jozef Nowak was 17 when his town in Poland was invaded by the Nazis. He came to Britain to keep fighting - now his grandson Paul is General Secretary of the TUC

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58 m. ago Peter Andre shamed for 'vile' Instagram post as he shares snaps from controversial family holiday

The singer, 52, jetted off with his five children and his wife Emily, 35, to the UAE for a family trip but has come under fire for a recent Instagram post.

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92 m. ago The Vatican socks the fashion world are religious about (and where to buy a pair)

The luxe silk socks have been made by the same Roman tailor for six generations

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92 m. ago The Vatican socks the fashion world is religious about (and where to buy a pair)

The luxe silk socks have been made by the same Roman tailor for six generations

Economics

2 h. ago Federal prosecutors open criminal investigation into New York attorney general

Exclusive: Prosecutors impanel federal grand jury in Virginia to hear evidence after Trump official’s referral against Letitia JamesUS politics live – latest updatesFederal prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into New York’s attorney general, Letitia James, after the Trump administration alleged last month in a referral that she may have falsified paperwork for properties she owns in Virginia and New York, according to people familiar with the matter.The investigation marks a swift and notable escalation against James, a major political enemy of Donald Trump, who was ordered to pay more than $450m in penalties as a result of a lawsuit brought by James’s office that accused him of inflating his net worth to secure financial benefits. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago ‘They’re not selling fashion – they’re selling a dream’: the latest celebrity clan in clothes

Are the Crawford-Gerbers the new Kardashians – or a family selling a modern take on the American dream?First came the Kardashians. Then the Beckham clan. Now the Crawford-Gerbers are positioning themselves as the next family superpower in fashion.Last week, Cindy Crawford, her husband, Rande Gerber, and their two children, Kaia and Presley, announced a “first-of-its-kind partnership” with the Californian sportswear and lifestyle brand Vuori. Kicking things off with a campaign, it sees the menage frolicking in front of a Malibu beach house, all long limbs, glowing skin and gleaming Hollywood smiles. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Peter Andre shamed for 'vile' Instagram post as he shares snaps from controversial family holiday

The singer, 52, jetted off with his five children and his wife Emily, 35, to the UAE for a family trip but has come under fire for a recent Instagram post.

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3 h. ago Xbox Game Pass subscriptions grow as expert weighs in on Call of Duty results

Call of Duty may not have set the world alight with its day one Xbox Game Pass debut, but one expert has suggested the subscription service is growing in stature

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3 h. ago Bill Gates hits out at Elon Musk for ‘killing children’ through budget cuts

Bill Gates will close the foundation on December 31, 2045, earlier than previously planned

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3 h. ago Glasgow charity chosen to kickstart new national giving chain

Five charities, £50,000, and a ripple effect of generosity begins.

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3 h. ago Having a child has been both the most transformative and mundane experience of my life | Rebecca Varcoe

Parenthood has opened the door to a new kind of love – one not necessarily more sacred or pure than the love for my friends, parents and husbandGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailTwo years ago I fell pregnant and within five weeks I was diagnosed with hyperemesis gravidarum, a medical condition that causes extreme nausea and vomiting. It lasted my entire pregnancy and that year was (almost) the worst of my life. Now, I keep being told the relief of no longer being sick is the main reason I enjoyed the first year of my child’s life so much.Shortly after my baby was born, I started seeing social media content about Charli xcx’s song “I think about it all the time” and its articulation of the apprehension many women have about becoming mothers. I have recently started back at work and miss my child terribly. It’s the unhappiest I have been since she was born, around the same time Chappell Roan said none of her friends with children were happy.Sign up for the fun stuff with our ...

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3 h. ago Inside The Trial star Ben Miles' life from famous wife to other huge roles

Ben Miles stars in The Trial, a one-off legal drama on Channel 5, which is set in the UK in 2035, when a new law has been introduced that means parents can face prosecution

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3 h. ago RFK Jr. either ‘clearly lied to me’ about surgeon general nominee or someone ‘is controlling’ him, ex

‘I was promised that if I supported RFK Jr. in his Senate confirmation that neither of these siblings would be working under HHS or in an appointment (and that people much more qualified would be),’ Nicole Shanahan reacted to Casey Means’ nomination for surgeon general

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4 h. ago Bill Gates says his Foundation will close in 2045 and decries Musk for USAID cuts

Microsoft co-founder accuses Trump ally of ‘killing the world’s poorest children’ by slashing US aid fundingBill Gates announced plans on Thursday to shutter the Gates Foundation in 2045 and also strongly criticized Elon Musk for slashing funding to the US Agency for International Development (USAID), accusing the Tesla CEO of “killing the world’s poorest children” in new interviews.In an interview with the Financial Times published on Thursday, Gates condemned the sudden funding cuts to USAID by Musk’s so-called “department of government efficiency” (Doge), saying the cuts had led to life-saving food and medicines expiring in warehouses, and could result in the resurgence of diseases such as measles, HIV and polio. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Bill Gates donates fortune to his foundation – giving it $200 billion to spend in next 20 years

Gift makes him among history's most generous philanthropists

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4 h. ago ‘Cruel and heartless:’ Parents of murder victim slam Kristi Noem after DHS secretary cites their daughter in speech

Grieving Illinois couple tell Trump administration official her use of their late daughter for political ends ‘not just deeply painful to us – it is an insult to her memory’

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5 h. ago More than a dozen children injured in circus tent fire in Germany

More than 100 children were inside the tent at the time the fire broke out, according to local media

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5 h. ago Fighting the fear: Jack Draper aiming to let doubt drive his determination

The world No 5 has established himself at the top and, with Andy Murray’s strength coach now part of his team, has sights set on more success in RomeAcross Jack Draper’s monumental run in Madrid, as he demolished everything in his path to reach his first clay-court final at one of the biggest tournaments in the world, it was particularly striking to hear his beaten foes reflect on the qualities that make him so strong. Although every opponent departed the court overwhelmed by the 23-year-old, they all seemed to struggle with different aspects of his game.Midway through their second round match, Tallon Griekspoor could be heard ranting about how little time he had on the ball due to Draper’s relentless aggression. Lorenzo Musetti, who has rivalled Draper since their childhood days on the junior circuit, said he was desperately trying to keep the ball from his rival’s wicked topspin forehand. Others highlighted Draper’s destructive first serve, his excellent defence or his ability to ...

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5 h. ago Bill Gates donates $107 billion fortune to the Gates Foundation and closes it down

This monumental gift makes him among history's most generous philanthropists

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5 h. ago Travel expert warns parents against one phrase you should never say to your kids when taking them to Disneyland

Disney World is the ultimate dream holiday destination for many children. However, that dream trip could quickly become a nightmare if parents unwittingly use one short phrase.

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