78 m. ago Russia claims its spy chief held ‘lengthy’ phone call with new head of MI6

Blaise Metreweli took office as the first female MI6 chief in October

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78 m. ago What is 'Mad Friday?' All you need to know about the last Friday before Christmas

The term 'Mad Friday' is one mainly used in northern England and is especially common in places like Yorkshire, the North East, and the North West. But what does it actually mean?

Politics

79 m. ago Paul Rudd says he lied about being directed by Sir Ben Kingsley on his CV

Rudd said he had done ‘an afternoon masterclass’ with Oscar-winning Sir Ben when he was in school.

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84 m. ago I've visited 9 Spanish cities and 2 took my breath away — not Barcelona

After travelling to nine Spanish cities over several years, two stole my heart with their ancient culture, stunning architecture and unique atmosphere - and you can explore them both by train

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88 m. ago New police probe into ‘murder’ of Cambridge graduate who fell to death at Pete Doherty party

Mark Blanco’s grieving mother Sheila believes her son was beaten up and thrown off a balcony in Whitechapel, east London

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1 hour ago 'We've been flooded 13 times in seven years and have lost so much'

Homes on Cardiff Road in Mountain Ash have flooded 13 times since 2018

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2 h. ago Vladimir Putin claims EU leaders are 'burglars' as he slams 'robbery' in astonishing rant

Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused European Union leaders of "burglary" in an astonishing rant in his annual TV address

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2 h. ago Ukraine war latest: Putin compares EU to ‘burglars’ in rambling press conference after frozen assets plan dropped

EU Council president Antonio Costa says loan will cover Ukraine's military and economic needs for next two years

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2 h. ago Most overcrowded city in Europe has more tourists than locals

A study has identified the European cities with the highest ratio of tourists to residents, and the top spot didn't go to London, Barcelona or Paris.

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2 h. ago Former SNP drugs minister stood down over 'credible' death threat

Elena Whitham said she had "no other choice for me but to step away".

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2 h. ago How I Shop with Jo Malone: ‘I like my bed steamed every day’

Always wondered what everyday stuff celebrities buy, where they shop for food and the basic they scrimp on? Jo Malone CBE talks Tiffany jewellery, M&S underwear and Ikea at Christmas in the Filter’s new column• Don’t get the Filter delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereJo Malone CBE grew up in south-east London and left school at 13 to care for her mother. She is the founder and creative director of the luxury fragrance brand Jo Loves. She previously founded, and sold, Jo Malone London and left the brand in 2006.In 2023, Jo moved to the Middle East to seek out adventure. She created a new company in the region and launched a drinks business, Jo Vodka, in 2025. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Get Kate Middleton's classic denim style for under £30 with M&S dress

The M&S denim button-front midi shirt dress is similar to a style worn by Kate Middleton when she met Sir David Attenborough in 2020 - and it's now available for less than £30 with a TopCashback offer

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2 h. ago 'I live in Spain — there are four major signs of a pickpocket you need to know'

Pickpockets can be very skilled at blending into crowds - but if you know what to look for, it's easy to spot them.

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2 h. ago 'I scooped £97,000 on the lottery but lost it all just 15 minutes later'

The CEO of the company resigned a day after thousands were wrongly told they had won large sums, with some believing they were millionaires.

Economics

2 h. ago French police raid culture minister’s home as part of corruption probe into Macron ally

Emmanuel Macron has previously stood by Rachida Dati as she faces several legal cases

Politics

2 h. ago 'I won £97,000 on the lottery but 15 minutes later had lost everything'

The CEO of the company resigned a day after thousands were mistakenly told they had won large sums, with some believing they were millionaires

Economics

3 h. ago Ed Sheeran unveils muscular transformation and the reason for his lifestyle overhaul

The “Bad Habit” singer has lost 14kg in recent years thanks to a routine that includes reformer pilates

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3 h. ago This glittering European city has the only Christmas market you need to visit in 2025

With the magical Grote Markt and a flourishing cultural scene, Mary Novakovich believes this Flemish city is the perfect place to get in the festive spirit

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3 h. ago Apprentice winner buys out Lord Sugar to take full ownership of beauty tech firm

Tom Pellereau won a £250,000 investment from Lord Sugar in 2011.

Economics

3 h. ago Daughter charged with murder after mother found dead in east London

Lorna Nightingale, 70, disappeared from Lowestoft in Suffolk in February

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