2 h. ago Taylor Swift tells all on Travis Kelce love story as she thrills listeners with their dating secrets

Taylor Swift delighted her fans on Wednesday by sharing the 'wild' and 'romantic' details about how her love story with Travis Kelce began.

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3 h. ago Trump revokes Biden order promoting competition in the US economy

Move further unwinds initiative to crack down on anti-competitive practices in agriculture, drugs and laborDonald Trump on Wednesday revoked a 2021 executive order on promoting competition in the US economy issued by Joe Biden, the White House said.The move by the Republican US president further unwinds a signature initiative by his predecessor, a Democrat, to crack down on anti-competitive practices in sectors from agriculture to drugs and labor. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Taylor Swift reveals details of The Life of a Showgirl ahead of October release: ‘Infectiously joyful and wild’

Swift appears on her boyfriend Travis Kelce’s New Heights podcast to discuss the new album, which features Sabrina Carpenter and will come out on 3 OctoberTaylor Swift has revealed more details about her upcoming album, The Life of a Showgirl, which includes a collaboration with Sabrina Carpenter on the title track and will be released 3 October.The singer shared the cover and track listing for The Life of a Showgirl on Wednesday night, timed for her appearance on her boyfriend Travis Kelce’s podcast New Heights, which he hosts with his brother, the former fellow professional footballer Jason.The Fate of OpheliaElizabeth TaylorOpaliteFather FigureEldest DaughterRuin the FriendshipActually RomanticWi$h Li$tWoodCancelled!HoneyThe Life of a Showgirl featuring Sabrina Carpenter Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Taylor Swift unveils the VERY sexy cover for new album The Life Of A Showgirl... and reveals release date

Taylor Swift has officially revealed the release date for her highly-anticipated new album The Life Of A Showgirl as she unveiled the ultra sexy cover on Wednesday.

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4 h. ago BBC is forced to apologise to Robert Jenrick after he was branded 'xenophobic' on Thought For The Day over article he wrote for the Mail On Sunday

Corporation bosses apologised to the Shadow Justice Secretary and had Radio 4's Today taken down from its streaming services and edited.

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4 h. ago Newborn baby is among 27 dead after migrant boat capsizes off the coast of Italy

The tragedy occurred 14 miles south of the island of Lampedusa on Wednesday - with a search continuing into the night for people still missing.

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4 h. ago Drivers face £100 fine over Highway Code change they thought was false

Did you know that 3 in 10 drivers admit they have not looked at the Highway Code since they passed their test?

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4 h. ago Huddersfield shock Leicester as Sheffield Wednesday set up Yorkshire derby in Carabao Cup

Nicholls made two stops in the shootout against Leicester

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4 h. ago Tyson Fury 'living the dream' as he recreates first dance with Paris at third wedding

Former world heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury shared a series of romantic moments with his wife Paris as they renewed their vows alongside their seven children

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5 h. ago British woman, 61, dies a week after she was run over TWICE by 'drunk' driver while celebrating wedding anniversary in Turkey

The British woman who was run over twice by an allegedly drunk driver while on holiday in Turkey with her husband has tragically died a week after the incident. 

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5 h. ago Brit tourist, 61, dies after being run over twice by 'drunk driver' while celebrating anniversary

Lisa Di Palma, 61, was on holiday with her husband Keith to celebrate their wedding anniversary, when she tragically died after being hit by a car in Fethiye, Turkey, on August 6

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5 h. ago Barriers prevent severe flooding in Alaska capital after glacier outburst

Officials say temporary barriers helped Juneau avoid hundreds of flooded homes from Mendenhall Glacier meltNewly installed river barriers held back record levels of flooding and prevented widespread damage in Alaska’s capital city on Wednesday, after an ice dam at the nearby Mendenhall Glacier released a huge surge of rainwater and snowmelt, officials said.Water pooled on several streets and in some yards in Juneau after the Mendenhall River crested earlier in the day, and high water was expected to persist for hours. But many residents in the flood zone had evacuated before peak water levels, and there were no damage reports similar to the past two summers, when about 300 homes were flooded. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago EastEnders fans beg 'how can this be' as beloved BBC soap couple walk out amid tears

EastEnders fans were left in tears as one popular couple appeared to split up on Wednesday evening

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5 h. ago Pregnant Katherine Ryan flashes her baby bump in a cut out top and netted skirt as she leads the stars at The Real Housewives of London premiere

Pregnant Katherine Ryan showed off her baby bump in a cut out top and netted skirt as she lead the stars at The Real Housewives of London premiere on Wednesday.

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5 h. ago BBC Destination X viewers threaten to 'switch off' after spotting 'fake' detail

BBC Destination X fans were left unimpressed during a task, branding it "boring" as they also complained about a "fake" detail in the challenge

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5 h. ago Trump reignites dementia fears after blunder with iconic rock band name

President Donald Trump made a gaffe as he stumbled over the name of the rock band Kiss during a speech at the Kennedy Center on Wednesday, sparking a flurry of social media jokes

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6 h. ago Transfer roundup: Liverpool close on £26m Leoni deal to boost Slot’s defence

Calvert-Lewin undergoing medical at LeedsBournemouth sign Diakité from Lille for £30mLiverpool are close to signing Parma’s teenage centre-back Giovanni Leoni for an initial fee of £26m. The 18-year-old was a target for several Italian and Premier League clubs after impressing for Parma last season but Liverpool look to have beaten off the competition as they attempt to increase Arne Slot’s defensive options.Manchester United were among the Premier League clubs to register interest in the defender. Inter had hoped to reunite Leoni with the former Parma coach Cristian Chivu but were unable to match the financial offer from Liverpool. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Destination X viewers fume they'd 'rather watch paint dry' after spotting 'fake' detail

Destination X fans were left unimpressed by a challenge in the latest instalment of the BBC gameshow with many branding it 'boring' and spotting a glaring 'fake' detail

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6 h. ago Tottenham lose in dramatic Super Cup final as PSG bag it on pens

Champions League winners PSG took on Europa League winners Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday evening at Stadio Fruili in Italy in the UEFA Super Cup final

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6 h. ago Rita Wrote a Letter: Paul Kelly’s sequel to How to Make Gravy is an affectionate goodbye to Joe

Almost 30 years after Kelly released his Christmas classic, we finally learn what became of his cast of characters Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email“She’s the one to save me,” errant protagonist Joe declares of Rita, his long-suffering partner and unpaid therapist, in the prison letter that forms the lyrics of Paul Kelly’s 1996 single How to Make Gravy.The perennial Christmas classic was recently voted the ninth-best Australian song of all time. Almost 30 years after he wrote it, Kelly has released a sequel, Rita Wrote a Letter, in which we finally learn what became of Rita while Joe was in jail: she wised up and moved on.Sign up for the fun stuff with our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend, every Saturday morning Continue reading...

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