12 h. ago Princess Charlene of Monaco and Princess Diana's niece Lady Kitty Spencer lead the royals and socialites paying touching tribute to Giorgio Armani

Many have been paying tributes to Italian designer Giorgio Armani who died this week. Among them are royals and socialites, including Princess Charlene and Lady Kitty Spencer.

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28 h. ago Judge orders Trump administration to release billions in foreign aid approved by Congress

Trump had told Mike Johnson that he would not spend $4.9bn in congressionally approved foreign aidUS politics live – latest updatesThe Trump administration must release billions of dollars in foreign aid approved by Congress, including money that Donald Trump said last week he will not be spending, a federal judge has ordered.US District Judge Amir Ali in Washington ruled on Wednesday that the move by the Republican administration was probably illegal and issued a preliminary injunction ordering the release of $11.5bn that is set to expire at the end of the month. Continue reading...

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29 h. ago Chinese zodiac signs that will be the luckiest this week — including the Rat

The Chinese zodiac is a 12-year cycle, with each year assigned an animal that influences personality traits and fortunes. This week, three signs will be the luckiest

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53 h. ago Montana man charged with shooting four people at a bar pleads not guilty

A Montana man suspected of killing four people at a bar then evading capture for a week has been charged with additional crimes including attempted arson

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54 h. ago Fifa says 2026 World Cup tickets will start at $60 but dynamic pricing looms

Dynamic pricing has drawn complaints in other areasStart of sales process for tournament will begin next weekFifa has confirmed that it will employ dynamic pricing for tickets to the 2026 World Cup from the beginning of the sales process, which starts next week. The system was also used for this year’s Club World Cup and, in the UK, drew widespread complaints from fans buying tickets for Oasis’s comeback tour.The use of dynamic pricing was one of a few new details Fifa officials discussed around ticketing for the World Cup one week before sales open, including the first collection of prices. The cheapest tickets will start at $60 (£44), with the most expensive, for a prime spot at the final, starting at $6,730 (£5,760). Fifa did not provide any price points in between those two. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago This week's Middle of Lidl deals include autumn cookware over £300 cheaper than luxury brand

Cook up some comforting dishes this season with Lidl's designer-looking casserole dishes.

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7 d. ago EU accuses Putin of undermining peace talks after deadly strikes on Kyiv

All member states except Hungary back statement saying Russian ‘war crimes’ only increase EU support for UkraineEurope live – latest updatesEuropean leaders have accused Vladimir Putin of undermining peace talks, after Russian missile strikes on Kyiv this week killed at least 23 people and damaged diplomatic buildings, including EU and British Council offices.A day of mourning was observed in Kyiv on Friday, after the Russian air attack the day before that killed 23 people, including at least four children. Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said eight people were still missing and 53 had been injured. “When instead of diplomacy, Russia chooses ballistics the world must respond accordingly,” he said, urging western allies to impose further sanctions. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Middle of Lidl bargains arriving this week including garden and baby must

Here's everything arriving in Lidl's beloved middle aisle this Thursday, August 28.

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1 week ago Coronation Street spoilers: Tia Wardley's identity revealed and Swarla proposal 'sealed'

Coronation Street spoilers for next week have teased big moments including a possible engagement, the arrival of the mystery Tia Wardley and drama for others on the ITV soap

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1 week ago Lil Nas X facing YEARS in prison as he's charged with 4 felonies over public naked meltdown

Lil Nas X's legal woes have ramped up as the acclaimed musician has been charged with four felonies - including assaulting cops - after his public naked meltdown last week.

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2 w. ago Kristian Nairn statement in full as Strictly says quitting is 'best option for everyone'

Kristian Nairn has told how quitting Strictly was a major blow, but hopes he may get another crack at the show. The Game of Thrones star pulled out just one week into rehearsals, blaming difficulties including stress and grief.

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2 w. ago All Points East announce Doechii replacement after US star cancels multiple headline shows

Doechii pulled out of a host of upcoming festivals this week, including All Points East 2025.

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3 w. ago Japan boxing authorities toughen up safety measures after deaths of two fighters in two days

The Japan Boxing Commission will crack down on rapid dehydration to ‘make weight’, which experts say makes the brain susceptible to bleedingBoxing authorities in Japan will introduce stricter safety measures after the sport was left in shock by the deaths this month of two boxers competing in the same event.Officials from the Japan Boxing Commission (JBC) told reporters this week the changes would include pre-bout urine tests, tougher rules on rapid weight loss and improvements in ringside medical services. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Strictly Come Dancing full lineup 2025: Meet the celebrity contestants announced so far

The new crop of stars, including a football legend and ‘ER’ actor, are being announced this week

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3 w. ago All the Santander branches closing this week including two in London

The closures are part of a larger restructuring plan to close 95 of its 444 branches across the UK

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3 w. ago FBI and NSPCC alarmed at ‘shocking’ rise in online sextortion of children

Snapchat logged about 20,000 cases last year of adults grooming children online, more than other social media platforms combinedTech companies including Snapchat and Facebook reported more than 9,600 cases of adults grooming children online in the UK in just six months last year – the equivalent of about 400 a week.Law enforcement agencies, including the FBI and the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA), have grown increasingly alarmed about the growing threat from sextortion and other crimes targeting teenagers. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Trump hosts ‘peace summit’ with Armenia and Azerbaijan leaders

US president unleased announcements and executive orders this week, including on retirement accounts and tariffs

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4 w. ago Alarm in China that efforts to control Chikungunya virus are infringing on rights

Many say control measure for mosquito-borne disease hark back to the zero-Covid era, in which people’s daily lives were strictly monitoredThere is growing alarm in China that official efforts to control the spread of Chikungunya virus, a non-fatal mosquito-borne disease that has been spreading in the south of the country, are infringing on people’s personal rights.A single mother living in Zhanjiang, a port city in Guangdong province, posted a video on social media this week showing a group of people, including a uniformed police officer, entering her children’s bedroom in the middle of the night and taking blood samples from the boy and the girl, without their mother’s presence or consent. The mother had been working a night shift so was not at home. Continue reading...

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last month Spectacular end to Gatehouse Gala celebrations with parade and Riding of the Marches

Other highlights during the week included the Roon the Watter fun run and the torchlight procession.

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