92 m. ago ‘A gilded temple to the new world order’: inside the former US embassy that is now a super

Even the cheap rooms cost £1,400 a night at London’s bling-heavy hangout for high net worth individuals. From mega-basement spa to gaudy rooftop bar, our writer takes a tourRumours have long swirled about what lies beneath the great 1960s fortress of the former US embassy on Grosvenor Square. There have been lurid fables of cold war bunkers, secret service shooting ranges, CIA interrogation chambers and even escape tunnels to Hyde Park. But none of these fictional fantasies quite compare to the underground lair that has now been excavated below the imposing block, in its new incarnation as one of the fanciest hotels in London.Owned by the royal family of Qatar, and operated by an offshore company registered in the British Virgin Islands, belonging to one of Hong Kong’s wealthiest dynasties, this former outpost of US imperialism has become a gilded temple to the new global order. Reborn as the Chancery Rosewood, it is a beacon of luxury designed to attract the cream of the world’s ul...

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92 m. ago Why isn't EastEnders on iPlayer and what time is it on tonight? All the details

EastEnders made an announcement just days ago confirming why Wednesday's episode isn't on iPlayer and what time fans can watch it on BBC One as Zoe Slater's secret is revealed

Sport

92 m. ago Alan Shearer perfectly sums up Marc Guehi and Liverpool saga after transfer collapsed

Marc Guehi will have to wait until at least January to join Liverpool after a deadline day move collapsed at the last minute, but the Crystal Palace star had earned plaudits for remaining professional throughout his saga

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92 m. ago AD FEATURE: PE teacher’s swollen stomach turned out to be ovarian cancer

Sharon Withington, a PE teacher at Stockport Grammar School, thought it was weight gain but never suspected cancer

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96 m. ago Downfall of Nestlé CEO fired for secret affair began with anonymous tip to employee hotline

Ousted Nestlé CEO Laurent Freixe's downfall began with an anonymous tip to an employee hotline about his alleged affair with a subordinate.

Society

7 h. ago Tens of thousands of cancer patients at risk because they live too far from hospitals

One teenager in Wales was forced to travel four to six hours away to get vital cancer treatment, Macmillcan Cancer Support reveals

Science

7 h. ago Almost 1.4million UK cancer patients let down by 'postcode lottery' of care, damning report reveals

Four in ten people living with the disease (40 per cent) say they struggled to get the most suitable treatment simply because of where they live.

Science

8 h. ago Football’s Financial Shame: The Story of the V11 review – so moving you’ll pity these poor footballers

This gripping documentary follows early Premier League footballers who lost it all following investment advice that went wrong. It perfectly captures the melancholy of being an ex-proSympathy for the financial plight of former Premier League footballers, you say? No, wait, hear us out. You might be surprised by this previously untold story. Richard Milway’s documentary, Football’s Financial Shame: The Story of the V11, is a gripping, moving and human enough tale to inspire more than a little fellow feeling.The V11 may sound like a fictional spy ring from a shonky airport novel but they’re actually a group of retired footballers whose careers spanned the 90s and early 00s. This era-specificity is crucial. They are members of the Premier League’s in-between generation. They’re mid-rankers: household names but it depends on the household. Danny Murphy. Rod Wallace. Brian Deane. Tommy Johnson. Michael Thomas. Craig Short. If you know, you know. And they played at a time when wages were ...

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9 h. ago Who gets shot in EastEnders? What is Zoe's secret? Mystery as episode kept off iPlayer

EastEnders fans think they know who has been shot on the BBC soap, and what Michelle Ryan's character Zoe Slater might be hiding as the soap airs a massive episode on Wednesday

Sport

10 h. ago Olivia Attwood's secret fallout with best pal Ryan Kay: How her long

The TV personality, 34, has been in 'secret turmoil' over losing her best mate and things have seemingly turned rather toxic.

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10 h. ago Nurse in 'utter disbelief' at internal injuries of patient 'murdered on hospital ward'

A post-mortem examination concluded pensioner Valerie Kneale died because of her stroke but due to a "forcible sexual assault"

Events

11 h. ago Olivia Attwood's Bad Boyfriends series two cast in full and start date confirmed

Eight brand new couples are putting their relationship to the test as Olivia Attwood's Bad Boyfriends returns for a second series and fans don't have long to wait

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11 h. ago Tom Grennan's 'tough' parenthood admission after daughter's 'emotional' birth

Tom Grennan has opened up about the struggles he has faced since becoming a dad earlier this year, weeks after surprising fans with the news he had welcomed a secret baby daughter.

Events

11 h. ago Live National Lottery Euromillions results for Tuesday, September 2: Winning numbers from the draw

Someone could be about to go to bed richer than their wildest dreams

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12 h. ago EuroMillions results LIVE: Lottery numbers for £43m draw on Tuesday, September 2

Live results checker for tonight's EuroMillions draw

Economics

14 h. ago 'Fabulous' Stockport takeaway shortlisted in chip shop 'World Cup' again

The National Fish & Chip Awards is back for 2026 and the UK's top 40 fish and chip shops have been revealed

Economics

14 h. ago Breakthrough for breast cancer survivors after discovery of which patients most likely to have recurring disease

Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed among American women, accounting for about 30 percent of all new cases

Science

14 h. ago Trisha Paytas claims breast implants are ‘killing’ her in candid confession

Trisha is warning young women about the hidden costs of cosmetic surgery

Events

14 h. ago Radio star James Whale's will uncovered with one final gift to beloved wife

Late broadcaster James Whale sadly died last month aged 74 after a heartbreaking battle with terminal cancer, and now the radio legend's final wishes have been revealed

Politics

14 h. ago Great British Bake Off star says 'I can't believe it' as they break silence on 'hardest secret'

The Great British Bake Off is set to return to our screens tonight and one of the bakers has issued an apology to fans as she broke her silence on the show.

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