63 m. ago Strictly Come Dancing star says 'it will be hard' for star after Shirley Ballas prediction

It comes after the BBC One show's head judge's strong prediction about this year's potential finalists

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6 h. ago Biggest mystery over Easter Island’s heads finally solved as experts reveal the statues ‘WALKED’ into place

A LONG-RUNNING mystery over the Easter Island's iconic heads has finally be solved. Experts have forever wondered how the ancient Rapa Nui people managed to move the giant statue carvings without the help of machinery hundreds of years ago. Some wild theories over the years include the prospect of aliens putting them on the island...

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28 h. ago Easter Island mystery is SOLVED: Scientists finally pinpoint exactly how ancient people moved the iconic head statues 900 years ago

Using a combination of 3D modelling and real-life experiments, scientists have confirmed that the statues actually 'walked' to their final destinations.

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31 h. ago Archaeologists finally crack mystery of how Moai statues were erected on Easter Island

Roads made by villagers stabilised statue, researchers say

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32 h. ago Timothee Chalamet finally shows off shaved head as fans react to bold transformation

The Dune actor unveiled a buzzcut during an outing in New York, sparking fan frenzy online

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4 d. ago Island At The Edge Of The World by Mike Pitts: The mystery of Easter Island is finally SOLVED

Finally scientists have discovered that there is a fruiter reason for the placement of Easter Island famous statues than any of us might have considered.

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5 d. ago Dunhill Links cut to 54 holes after Storm Amy disrupts third round as Andy Murray has say on Bob MacIntyre

Scot shares lead heading into final round of $5m DP World Tour Pro-Am

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5 d. ago Paul O'Grady's grave finally has a headstone two and a half years after his death

The TV presenter passed away aged 67 at his home in Kent, in March 2023 after suffering form a cardiac arrhythmia.

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5 d. ago Australia v New Zealand start time, TV channel and live stream details

Both sides stand a chance of lifting the Rugby Championship heading into the final round

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5 d. ago Paul O'Grady's grave finally has a headstone two and a half years after his death and a 'lengthy application process'

The TV presenter passed away aged 67 at his home in Kent, in March 2023 after suffering form a cardiac arrhythmia.

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6 d. ago Paul O'Grady's grave finally has a headstone – more than two years after TV icon's death

Iconic TV presenter Paul O'Grady died two and half years ago, and his grave was left without a headstone due to a lengthy application process, but that has now changed

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6 d. ago Scientists give their final verdict on the 'alien object' heading for Earth in weeks

An unexplained alien object heading towards Earth has confused plenty of astronomers for months – but now NASA are convinced they have reached the final verdict on where it's going

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9 d. ago Team Europe hero tackles 2027 Ryder Cup ban head on with final LIV verdict close

Tyrell Hatton and team-mate Jon Rahm could be kept out of the next Ryder Cup

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1 week ago Shane Lowry bursts into tears after ‘hardest couple of hours of my life’ as Europe WIN Ryder Cup

SHANE LOWRY could not control his emotions following his crucial putt to retain the Ryder Cup for Team Europe. Europe had headed into the final day's action with a seven-point lead over their opponents following Viktor Hovland's withdrawal through injury. The US put up a spirited fightback that saw them stun European stars such as...

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1 week ago Keegan Bradley defends US Ryder Cup fans as just ‘passionate’ amid chaos

Captain rejects suggestions his team stoked up trouble‘I don’t appreciate those words that you just said’Keegan Bradley refused to condemn American Ryder Cup fans after the grim scenes that formed a backdrop to day two at Bethpage Black. Bradley went so far as to curiously suggest spectators had been “violent” during the Ryder Cup in Rome two years ago. Bradley’s approach was in stark contrast to that of his European counterpart, Luke Donald, who believes some those in the galleries engaged in unacceptable conduct.Europe lead their hosts 11½-4½ heading into the final day. Just as striking on Saturday, though, was a series of unacceptable shouts towards European players. These were personal – especially in the direction of Rory McIlroy – and regularly delivered as golfers were preparing to play. McIlroy and Shane Lowry completed a fourball victory with state troopers lining holes. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Fishmonger Harry Maguire crowned WINNER of MasterChef as judge John Torode praises 'magic' final meal

Copywriter Claire Syrenne, post-production worker Sophie Sugrue and fishmonger Harry Maguire went head to head in the final.

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1 week ago The Guide #210: Is One Battle After Another finally Paul Thomas Anderson’s Oscars moment?

In this week’s newsletter: The latest from the American virtuoso director is a big, swing-for-the-fences hit that looks certain to be an awards season contenderTruly, it is a hallowed date for cinephiles, Letterboxd addicts, film bros and people who will only watch movies in 70mm. Yes, happy One Battle After Another release day to all who celebrate.For card-carrying members of the tribe (and I’m absolutely one of them), the arrival of a new Paul Thomas Anderson film is an event equal in magnitude to Christmas Day meets the World Cup final meets McDonald’s bringing back the McRib. PTA – as the heads call him – may not be the most famous director of his age (Spielberg, Cameron, Scorsese, Nolan and even namesake Wes Anderson are more recognisable to the average filmgoer), but he is surely the most adored among his fans, a film-maker incapable of making a bad film. Continue reading...

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1 week ago I was terrified of driving like so many women. Ten years passed before I'd sit behind the wheel. I knew it was time to change

For a long time, driving was one of the most anxiety-inducing things in my life. Finally, I realised it was time to face my fear head-on.

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1 week ago Mitchell insists his previous final defeat can help England to Rugby World Cup glory

No changes in Red Roses 23 to face Canada on SaturdayMitchell accepts men’s team failed to handle 2019 final John Mitchell has learned from his experience of the men’s 2019 Rugby World Cup final and insists he has not made the same mistakes as coach of England’s women as they target the victory over Canada that will deliver Rugby World Cup glory.Mitchell admits that England’s men failed to “handle the emotional tank well” in 2019 when he was their defence coach. In stark contrast, his Red Roses finalists “have managed it”, he says as the head coach looks forward to Saturday’s showpiece at a sold-out Twickenham. Mitchell was one of Eddie Jones’s assistants when they lost to South Africa in Japan after beating New Zealand in the semi-final. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago The four questions Brits have to answer to go on holiday from October under new EU rules

The EU's Entry/Exit system is finally set to begin next month, with the first passengers heading through UK stations such as St Pancras and arriving in EU airports having to submit their details

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