46 m. ago Russell Brand's fall from a Hollywood star married to one of the world's most famous popstars to an online conspiracy theorist now charged with string of sex crimes

The 50-year-old is believed to be in Florida having cut most of his ties with the Uk over the past 18 months ago and moved there with his wife Laura and their three children.

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52 m. ago Trump officials quietly move to reverse bans on toxic ‘forever chemicals’

EPA bids to change chemical risk evaluations, which could expose public to higher levels of PFAS and other pollutantsThe Trump administration is quietly carrying out a plan that aims to kill hundreds of bans on highly toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” and other dangerous compounds in consumer goods.The bans, largely at the state level, touch most facets of daily life, prohibiting everything from bisphenol in children’s products to mercury in personal care products to PFAS in food packaging and clothing. Continue reading...

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72 m. ago Seasoned travellers reveal 12 packing hacks to save space and money

Packing for a trip can be a tricky task - no one wants to drag around heavy bags or unpack wrinkly clothes. Luckily, seasoned travellers have shared their top tips and products so you can pack efficiently.

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1 hour ago I was a British tourist trying to leave America. Then I was detained, shackled and sent to an immigration detention centre

Graphic artist Rebecca Burke was on the trip of a lifetime. But as she tried to leave the US she was stopped, interrogated and branded an illegal alien by ICE. Now back home, she tells others thinking of going to Trump’s America: don’t do itJust before the graphic artist Rebecca Burke left Seattle to travel to Vancouver, Canada, on 26 February, she posted an image of a rough comic to Instagram. “One part of travelling that I love is seeing glimpses of other lives,” read the bubble in the first panel, above sketches of cosy homes: crossword puzzle books, house plants, a lit candle, a steaming kettle on a gas stove. Burke had seen plenty of glimpses of other lives over the six weeks she had been backpacking in the US. She had been travelling on her own, staying on homestays free of charge in exchange for doing household chores, drawing as she went. For Burke, 28, it was absolute freedom.Within hours of posting that drawing, Burke got to see a much darker side of life in America, and f...

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1 hour ago Rob Beckett looks back: ‘Where I was from, you got attention by being good at fighting or football. There were no class clowns’

The standup comedian and broadcaster on realising he was funny, Parenting Hell and avoiding the spotlightBorn in south London in 1986, Rob Beckett is a comedian and broadcaster. He started on the standup circuit in 2009, performing at the Edinburgh fringe in 2012 with his show Rob Beckett’s Summer Holiday. Television quickly beckoned – after hosting ITV2’s I’m a Celebrity spin-off series, he became a panel-show regular, appearing on programmes including 8 Out of 10 Cats and Taskmaster, as well as the travel series Rob & Romesh vs . In 2020, he launched the hit podcast Parenting Hell with comedian Josh Widdicombe. He is married and has two daughters. His current tour, Giraffe, continues until April 2026.That’s my dad in the background but, aside from that, I’ve got no other details. It might have been on holiday, possibly at my dad’s mate’s place in Spain. We always went there – he gave it t...

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1 hour ago Nintendo Switch 2 launch date – everything we know from price, games and specs

Nintendo has officially launched the Nintendo Switch 2, and released all the details one could possibly hope for, and we've compiled the ultimate guide to what we know so far

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2 h. ago Major fashion giant announces it's closing 20 stores in latest blow to shoppers

Americcan brand Guess is set to close nearly two dozen stores in a major blow for fashion customers as company bosses consider a multi-hundred-million dollar lifeline offer

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2 h. ago Lila Moss stuns in a chic halterneck dress as she attends YSL Beauty event in Miami

The lookalike daughter of Kate Moss wore a black fitted midi dress that featured a criss-cross halterneck.

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3 h. ago Major fashion retailer to close 20 stores this year but one thing isn't yet for certain

The popular company that has stores across the globe plans to shut down nearly two dozen 'under performing stores' after shoppers to stores have dropped, but one thing isn't for certain yet

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3 h. ago Watch Ed Sheeran surprise commuters with impromptu set at King’s Cross station

Sheeran treated commuters to an impromptu performance in King’s Cross

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3 h. ago Kurt Cobain: what was the Nirvana singer's final performance as today marks 31 years since his death?

The final performance took place a month before Kurt Cobain’s death, aged 27

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3 h. ago Metroid Prime 4 is a graphical powerhouse on Switch 2 – and I seriously enjoyed its mouse controls

Those who have waited nigh on two decades for a brand-new entry in the Metroid Prime franchise will be more than happy with this fourth mainline entry.

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3 h. ago 'Meghan Markle used common tactic to drive As Ever sales but it can quickly fall flat'

Meghan Markle finally launched her first batch of products from her As Ever lifestyle brand and they sold out in minutes - and an expert has weighed in on how she can ensure similar success in the future

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3 h. ago Ruben Amorim decides Man United future for one of his top performers amid position debate

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has made a decision on one of Erik ten Hag's final signings at Old Trafford before he was sacked

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4 h. ago Your ultimate guide to Spring TV: 30 treats you won't want to miss

Deliciously suspenseful dramas, tantalising true-crime documentaries, shiny new game shows... we've picked a fresh bunch of beauties for you.

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4 h. ago Russell Brand says he WILL return to the UK to contest rape and sex assault charges and is 'incredibly grateful' for the opportunity

Taking to social media on Friday, Brand denied all the charges against him and said he was looking forward to clearing his name, adding the law was being used as a 'weapon' against him.

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4 h. ago FKA twigs sparks outrage among fans after cancelling more shows due to ‘visa issues’

‘You don’t need a visa to perform here,’ a ticket holder in Mexico pointed out

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4 h. ago Justin Kluivert injury: Bournemouth issue latest fitness update on star ahead of West Ham

The Dutchman is facing a race against the clock to prove his fitness as the Cherries target a return to winning ways in the Premier League

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4 h. ago Kim Woodburn cruelly brands Holly Willoughby 'useless' as she relaunches bitter feud

Holly Willoughby has been branded 'useless' by Kim Woodburn in a savage takedown following the axing of Dancing On Ice as she rehashes her feud with the former This Morning host

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4 h. ago Best yoga gear for men that provide freedom, flexibility and support

Whether you’re in downward dog or practising bird of paradise, these are the yoga clothes that will stretch and move with you perfectly

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