11 h. ago Key moments from the second week of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sex trafficking trial

The second week of Sean Combs' sex trafficking and racketeering trial featured a dozen witnesses who described the music mogul's physical attacks on others or who provided testimony addressing the government's charges

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68 h. ago Jamie Oliver's shortbread recipe has just five ingredients and is perfect treat

Jamie Oliver's chocolate orange shortbread is the perfect treat to enjoy at any time of the day and you only need five simple ingredients to make the delicious biscuit

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2 d. ago P Diddy trial evidence so far – disturbing images, 'gun threat' and '$20,000 demand'

Rapper P Diddy's sex-trafficking trial is one week in, and a number of accusations have been thrown against him, including from his ex Cassie Ventura and a male escort

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3 d. ago Straight forward Victoria sponge recipe makes 'perfect light and fluffy cake'

There are endless recipes out there for this British teatime classic, but Matt Webster, food and flavour expert at Seasoned Pioneers has one that guarantees a perfectly proportioned and delicious Victoria sandwich cake

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3 d. ago Mary Berry's 'perfect' lemon cake recipe is so simple with just three easy steps

Mary Berry's 'perfect' lemon cake recipe has gone viral on TikTok, with bakers praising the 'no-mess' method that involves just three simple steps - and the results are delicious

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3 d. ago Cassie Ventura’s mother says Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs blackmailed her for $20,000

Music mogul’s sex-trafficking trial continues as mother of key witness says she was ‘scared about my daughter’s safety’The federal trial against Sean “Diddy” Combs continued on Tuesday, with Casandra “Cassie” Ventura’s mother, Regina Ventura, testifying that she was “scared about my daughter’s safety” and revealing that she had paid Combs $20,000 “to recoup money he had spent” on her daughter “because he was unhappy she was in a relationship with Kid Cudi”.Casandra Ventura, Combs’s former girlfriend and the key witness in the case, testified last week. Combs, 55, is facing charges of sex-trafficking, racketeering conspiracy and transportation to engage in prostitution. He was arrested in September 2024 and has pleaded not guilty.In the US, the domestic violence hotline is 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). In the UK, call the national domestic abuse helpline on 0808 2000 247, or visit Women’s Aid. In Australia, the national family violence counselling service is on 1800 737 732. Other internati...

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4 d. ago Singer Dawn Richard tells court Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs hit Cassie Ventura on day six of trial

‘He would punch her, choke her, slap her,’ says Richard as second week of music mogul’s sex-trafficking trial resumesThe second week of Sean “Diddy” Combs’s racketeering conspiracy and sex-trafficking trial began on Monday morning with the singer Dawn Richard returning to the witness stand.Combs, 55, is facing charges of sex-trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and transportation to engage in prostitution. He was arrested in September 2024 and has pleaded not guilty to all of the charges. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs hit Cassie Ventura, singer Dawn Richard tells court on day six of trial

‘He would punch her, choke her, slap her,’ says Richard as second week of music mogul’s sex-trafficking trial resumesThe second week of Sean “Diddy” Combs’s racketeering conspiracy and sex-trafficking trial began on Monday morning with the singer Dawn Richard returning to the witness stand.Combs, 55, is facing charges of sex-trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and transportation to engage in prostitution. He was arrested in September 2024 and has pleaded not guilty to all of the charges. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Singer Dawn Richard tells court she saw Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs be violent with Cassie Ventura

‘He would punch her, choke her, slap her,’ says Richard as second week of music mogul’s sex-trafficking trial resumesThe second week of Sean “Diddy” Combs’s racketeering conspiracy and sex-trafficking trial began on Monday morning with the singer Dawn Richard returning to the witness stand.Combs, 55, is facing charges of sex-trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and transportation to engage in prostitution. He was arrested in September 2024 and has pleaded not guilty to all of the charges.In the US, the domestic violence hotline is 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). In the UK, call the national domestic abuse helpline on 0808 2000 247, or visit Women’s Aid. In Australia, the national family violence counselling service is on 1800 737 732. Other international helplines may be found via www.befrienders.org. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Singer Dawn Richard tells court Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs hit Cassie Ventura

‘He would punch her, choke her, slap her,’ says Richard as second week of music mogul’s sex-trafficking trial resumesThe second week of Sean “Diddy” Combs’s racketeering conspiracy and sex-trafficking trial began on Monday morning with the singer Dawn Richard returning to the witness stand.Combs, 55, is facing charges of sex-trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and transportation to engage in prostitution. He was arrested in September 2024 and has pleaded not guilty to all of the charges.In the US, the domestic violence hotline is 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). In the UK, call the national domestic abuse helpline on 0808 2000 247, or visit Women’s Aid. In Australia, the national family violence counselling service is on 1800 737 732. Other international helplines may be found via www.befrienders.org. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago 'I knew he was a sex offender... but I wanted a stable life': Prison officer reveals shame of sordid affair with convicted rapist after she was spared jail for behind bars fling

Cherri-Ann Austin-Saddington, 29, told MailOnline of her 'relief' that she was this week spared jail after admitting a six-month illicit affair with sex attacker Bradley Trengrove.

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5 d. ago How to make the perfect pasta al limone – recipe | Felicity Cloake's How to make the perfect

Just spaghetti, butter, lemon, cheese and basil. Easy to perfect, and here’s how Al limone (no translation needed) is perhaps the perfect primo for this time of year, when we’re still waiting for the produce to catch up with the temperatures. The zesty citrus sings of the south, of heavy yellow fruit against a blue Mediterranean sky, while the butter gives just enough richness to make up for any chilly spring breezes. As Nigella observes, this is a dish that can “equally offer summer sprightliness or winter comfort”. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago The most SHOCKING allegations from first week of Diddy sex trafficking trial

Combs, 55, was once worth nearly $1 billion thanks to a string of hits on his Bad Boy Records label in the 1990s, including his 1997 chart-topper with singer Faith Evans, I'll Be Missing You

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6 d. ago Russia to offer workers one week's paid 'sex leave' in bizarre new plan to boost population

One Russian MP has proposed a strange 'sex leave' scheme for Russian workers which would see them take paid leave to copulate in a bid to improve the country's falling birth rate

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7 d. ago Key moments from first week of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sex trafficking trial

Testimony in the Sean “Diddy” Combs sex trafficking trial has opened a window into what prosecutors say was the sordid world of group sex, drugs and violence beneath his glittering, jet-set persona

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7 d. ago Gérard Depardieu’s conviction was a historic moment for #MeToo in France

The age of impunity is over for male violence against women, say campaigners after the actor was found guilty of sexual assaultWhen Gérard Depardieu, one of France’s biggest cinema stars, was placed on the sex offender register this week after being found guilty of sexually assaulting two women on a film set in 2021, it was a historic moment for the #MeToo movement in the country.“It was a message to all men in power that they are answerable to the courts and can be convicted,” said Catherine Le Magueresse, who represented the European Association Against Violence Towards Women at Work (AVFT) at the trial. “The message is: watch out, the impunity is over.” Continue reading...

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1 week ago Mary Berry's 'lovely' coffee cake recipe is baked from scratch in 30 minutes

A coffee cake is the perfect treat to go with a cup of tea, it's so easy to make as long as you have just the right recipe - and we have the perfect one for you

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1 week ago Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’s sex trafficking and racketeering trial to begin next week

Hip-hop mogul, 55, has been accused of forcing women to perform in drug-fueled ‘freak offs’ to further their careersThe high-profile racketeering and sex trafficking trial of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, which has sent shock waves through the global entertainment industry, is scheduled to begin next week with opening statements and will stretch into the summer.It’s expected to become one of the most closely watched celebrity trials in years. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Mary Berry's 6 hour warning to anyone dishing up the 'perfect' lasagne recipe

English food writer and chef Mary Berry is the go-to person when it comes to quick and delicious meal preparation. Craving some lasagna? Here’s how to perfect it.

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2 w. ago Abbey Clancy admits 'boring' thing in marriage to Peter Crouch makes her 'happy'

Model Abbey Clancy gave another glimpse into her long marriage to the former England footballer Peter Crouch by sharing the one seemingly soporific pastime she finds solace in

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