5 h. ago Mandelson praises Trump’s ‘graciousness’ and declines to apologise for friendship with Jeffrey Epstein – UK politics live

In first TV interview since he was sacked as UK ambassador to US, Mandelson says association with Epstein was ‘terrible mistake’ but adds: ‘I was not culpable’Laura Kuenssberg asks Peter Mandelson if he liked Donald Trump when he was the UK ambassador.Mandelson says he did like Trump, listing of numerous reasons why, but said he did not like all of his “language”.I like him, yes, I liked his humour, his graciousness I liked his directness. You knew exactly what he was thinking and where you stood and what he wanted. And how he was proposing to engage, with you. Did I like in all his language? No, I didn’t, did I? Did he make me gasp? What’s going to happen is there’s going to be, another discussion, a lot of consultation and a lot of negotiation.At the end of the day, we are all going to have to wake up to the reality that the Arctic needs securing against China and Russia. Continue reading...

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36 h. ago BBC star Alan Shearer’s daughters are engaged to famous sportsmen including England ace

The Newcastle United legend enjoyed a successful transition into punditry and commentary

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46 h. ago Kylie Jenner fans convinced she’s engaged to Timothee Chalamet after spotting telling sign

Kylie Jenner has created a buzz among fans who believe boyfriend Timothee Chalamet has popped the question after she was spotted wearing a large diamond ring in a social media post

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47 h. ago The Guardian view on living more creatively: a daily dose of art | Editorial

It can make us healthier, happier and live longer. Engaging in culture should be encouraged like good diet and exerciseThe second Friday in January has been dubbed “Quitter’s Day”, when we are most likely to give up our new year resolutions. Instead of denying ourselves pleasures, suggests a new batch of books, a more successful route may be adding to them – nourishing our minds and souls by making creativity as much a daily habit as eating vegetables and exercising. Rather than the familiar exhortations to stop drinking, diet, take up yoga or running, there is an overwhelming body of evidence to suggest that joining a choir, going to an art gallery or learning to dance should be added to the new year list.Art Cure by Daisy Fancourt, professor of psychobiology and epidemiology at University College London, brings together numerous research projects confirming what we have always suspected – art is good for us. It helps us enjoy happier, healthier and longer lives. One study fou...

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48 h. ago Alan Shearer's daughters and their famous partners including one engaged to England star

The Newcastle United icon has enjoyed a seamless career transition into punditry

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49 h. ago 'Monster' forced woman to have sex with up to 1,000 men in secluded woods and hotels

Rodney Johnston, 67 sexually exploited the woman over three decades making her engage with multiple men while he took photographs and filmed the abuse, threatening her if she did not comply

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51 h. ago Kate Middleton leaves fans stunned after 'humble' moment with William on surprise visit

During a surprise joint engagement at London’s Charing Cross hospital, the Princess of Wales introduced Prince William to a patient in a very informal way

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58 h. ago Clouded judgment? Why Pantone’s colour of the year is causing controversy

Against a backdrop of rising white nationalism, the ‘global authority on colour’ has chosen white as the shade of 2026. Four experts wade in on the implications for everything from interior design choices to racial politics• Don’t get Fashion Statement delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereFor more than 25 years, Pantone, which describes itself as “the global authority for colour communication and inspiration”, has attempted to prophesy the year ahead by choosing its specific colour. For 2026, it is hedging its bets on something called cloud dancer.While it’s highly unlikely that the next 12 months can be neatly summarised by one colour before the year has even kicked off (Pantone’s announcement took place in December), it still garners headlines because, in a way, Pantone’s decision does reflect on some level what is happening in the zeitgeist – or, at least, what is expected to happen. After the economic crash in 2009 came mimosa, a “warm and engaging” shade of yellow said to repre...

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62 h. ago Kate celebrates her 44th birthday the day after surprising NHS staff

The princess visited Charing Cross Hospital in west London with William on Thursday for their first public engagement of 2026.

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2 d. ago 'Beautiful' diamond engagement ring has 45% off in time for Valentine’s Day proposals

This jewellers is currently offering shoppers the chance to save over 45% on a stunning diamond engagement ring, perfect for romantic gestures this Valentine's Day

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2 d. ago Sale slashes diamond engagement ring by 45% in time for Valentine’s Day proposals

If you're thinking of popping the question this Valentine's Day but don't want to spend a fortune on a diamond ring, you won't want to miss out on this post-Christmas sale

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2 d. ago Former Labour councillor and Hope Not Hate activist admits child sex offences against 13

Liron Velleman, 30, admitted one count of attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child and attempting to cause a child aged 13 to 15 to watch or look at an image of sexual activity.

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3 d. ago Kate praises work of NHS in surprise appearance with William

The visit to Charing Cross Hospital was their first public engagement of 2026.

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3 d. ago Kate makes surprise appearance with William in show of support for NHS staff

The Prince and Princess of Wales carried out their first public engagement of 2026, the day before the princess’s 44th birthday.

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3 d. ago John Swinney accuses Nigel Farage of 'basic racism' over who can claim child benefits

The SNP leader claimed Nigel Farage was "quite actively engaged in a competition with the Conservative Party to be the nastiest of all parties"

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3 d. ago Girl Taken review – Alfie Allen is incredible in this twisty tale of teen abduction

This tale of a family dealing with a kidnapped daughter is a deeply engaging, psychologically complex thriller that is a cut above the restA summary of Girl Taken is disheartening; a teenage girl is abducted by a man she trusted and kept for his own grim purposes in a remote secret location, and must use her wits to survive the depravities and maybe one day escape. But in full, Girl Taken, like the 2016 book Baby Doll by Hollie Overton on which it is based, is something much better. It takes the neglected parts of such stories – the sadder, quieter, far less titillating and voyeuristic aspects of what it means to take a person out of her home, her world and her life, and away from those of the people who love her – and fleshes all that out instead. It makes for a slower burn, but a much more deeply engaging and psychologically complex thriller than we customarily expect from such a setup, and – in asking what it really means to survive an act of profound violence – harrowing in a mo...

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3 d. ago Katy Perry KISSES Justin Trudeau as whirlwind romance heats up following broken Orlando Bloom engagement

Katy Perry appeared to confirm just how serious things have become with Justin Trudeau after sharing a sweet photo from their recent holiday getaway.

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4 d. ago Developers ordered to improve consultation for major Kilmarnock homes plan

Planners told developers that they need to do more than bare minimum when engaging with public.

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4 d. ago Sick teacher found guilty of sexual activity with two pupils on school grounds

The depraved ex-teacher has been found guilty of engaging in sexual activity with two teens in the 2000s

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4 d. ago 'Cruise liner' warehouse consultation was 'wholly inadequate', independent audit finds

Residents were given 'no meaningful opportunity to engage' with the developer in the early stages of the project to build the gigantic structures, it has been said

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