12 h. ago Chelsea icon Dan Petrescu, 57, diagnosed with cancer and undergoing chemotherapy

CHELSEA icon Dan Petrescu is undergoing treatment for cancer, his home country's football boss has revealed. The former Romania defender won four trophies in five years with the Blues, including the Cup Winners' Cup. Petrescu quit as coach of home-country club CFR Cluj four months ago.  He has since kept a low profile amid reports...

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4 d. ago Top label owes us thousands, say staff who made dresses adored by Princess Kate and Meghan Markle

Fifty cutters and machinists are said to be owed up to three months' unpaid wages and redundancy money, which was allegedly due after the Istanbul studio closed in April.

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5 d. ago ‘Like Kafka by way of Pedro Almodóvar’: 10 debut novels to look out for in 2026

A Pulitzer finalist is among the first-time novelists, in tales of love, a surreal prison, teen murder and a tradwifeBelgrave RoadManish Chauhan (Faber, January)An affecting tale of loneliness and love in Chauhan’s home town of Leicester, Belgrave Road tells the story of Mira, newly arrived in the UK from India following an arranged marriage, and Tahliil, a Somali cleaner who becomes her lunch partner, and her escape. By day, Chauhan is a finance lawyer; his debut novel follows his shortlisting in last year’s BBC short story competition.This Is Where the Serpent LivesDaniyal Mueenuddin (Bloomsbury, January)The Pakistani-American writer’s 2009 story collection, In Other Rooms, Other Wonders, was a Pulitzer finalist. Like his debut, hHis first novel is set in Pakistan, moving between bustling cities and agricultural estates, interrogating the country’s class dynamics through an epic portrait spanning six decades. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Expert says 'act quickly' if you detect metallic smell in your home

Heating specialist Ben Rawson has warned that certain smells in the home could be a sign of serious problems including electrical faults, mould and damp, and shared what to do if you notice these scents in your property

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7 d. ago Chipotle wins lawsuit over its portion sizes after claims that company leaders defrauded investors

Whistleblowers had alleged that the company pressured individual branches to save money by meeting strict limits on the amount of ingredients they used

Economics

7 d. ago What's on TV today? Here are 7 Christmas Eve TV highlights including Home Alone and Two Doors Down

If you’re wondering what’s on TV this Christmas Eve, here are a few highlights.

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7 d. ago Trump approves deployment of 350 national guard members to New Orleans

Critics say deployment is unwarranted and could cause fear in the city, which has seen a decrease in violent crime ratesThe Trump administration is deploying 350 national guard troops to New Orleans ahead of the new year, launching another federal deployment in the city at the same time that an immigration crackdown led by border patrol is under way.Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said on Tuesday that guard members, as they have in other deployments in large cities, will be tasked with supporting federal law enforcement partners, including the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security. Parnell added that the national guard troops will be deployed through February. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Chris Rea's family share tragic twist as singer was third sibling to die within months

Chris Rea, whose songs include the festive hit Driving Home For Christmas, died at the age of 74, several years after having his pancreas removed amid a cancer battle.

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8 d. ago Chris Rea's family expresses 'awful pain' as further tragic twist emerges

Chris Rea, whose songs include the festive hit Driving Home For Christmas, died at the age of 74, several years after having his pancreas removed amid a cancer battle

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8 d. ago Rob Reiner and wife Michele's death certificates uncover heartbreaking new details

Hollywood director Rob Reiner and wife Michele were brutally murdered in their own home earlier this month. Their death certificates have included heartbreaking details about their murders.

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8 d. ago Inside royal home with tragic past where Sarah Ferguson spent Christmas

Wood Farm is nestled in a secluded corner of the Sandringham Estate, and has served as a temporary home for divorced Royal spouses during the holiday season - including Sarah

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9 d. ago Chris Rea death statement in full as family reveal he died in hospital today

Singing sensation Chris Rea is best known for his successful music career which includes singing iconic Christmas song Driving Home For Christmas

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1 week ago I watched 'greatest ever Christmas movie' for first time and can sum it up in three words

Looking back at the Christmas films I loved growing up, the usual suspects included films like Home Alone, The Santa Clause, and Jingle All the Way, but a certain 1946 classic has defied its age

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1 week ago Billionaire real estate tycoon could see his £80m plans to transform 16th

In the picture-perfect Suffolk countryside, a storm has broken over one of England's most picturesque estates.

Economics

1 week ago Adam Peaty's mother celebrates her 60th birthday while feud with son rumbles on as her family call her 'the strongest woman we've ever met' ahead of his wedding to Holly Ramsay

The Olympic swimmer is expected to marry Ramsay at Bath's Abbey Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul on December 27, followed by a reception at Kiln House country estate in Wiltshire.

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2 w. ago Stunning 15th century Scottish castle with magical grotto perfect for a festive winter walk

VisitScotland has named the estate one of the country’s best winter walks, praising its beautiful grounds and excellent winter routes

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2 w. ago Oscars 2026 Odds Latest: Here are the 13 films tipped to take home the Best Picture Academy Award

It’s looking like a tight contest to take home the biggest prize in the world of film.

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2 w. ago Fallout season 2 cast including unrecognisable Home Alone star

At least two big name stares are joining the main cast for season two

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2 w. ago Collection of 95,000 Jeffrey Epstein photos includes pictures of men 'engaged in sex acts'

A cache of 95,000 photos found in the home of paedophile Jeffrey Epstein included several with people involved in sex acts.

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2 w. ago Hidden woodland Christmas trail with fairy village, sauna and deer spotting on pretty Welsh country estate

A trail with twinkling lights, fairy doors and hidden characters will get you out of the city and into the countryside

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