16 h. ago I left the US to travel for a year. I had a wonderful time in Florence but cannot say the same for London.

I left the US to travel for a year. I had a wonderful time in Florence but cannot say the same for London.  Business Insider

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21 h. ago Man quits UK for Spain but is left fuming after discovering 'biggest culture shock'

EXCLUSIVE: Six months ago, Mark Danby left the UK behind for the warmer climes of Spain, uprooting his life and switching for Manilva, but noticed a certain "contrast" between the two nations

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31 h. ago Democrats say ‘public deserves to know’ if Stephen Colbert cancellation linked to Trump

Democrats are questioning timing of CBS cancellation of The Late Show days after Colbert criticized parent company Paramount for settling with TrumpTrump launches fresh defense of inaction in Epstein case following report he sent birthday letterIt was a friendship that spanned three different decades. To Donald Trump, Jeffrey Epstein was a “terrific guy”. Epstein believed himself to be Trump’s “closest friend”, and praised the future president as “charming”.The relationship would eventually break down, the men falling out over a bidding war on a property in Florida. And after Epstein was convicted of child sex offences in 2008, Trump distanced himself from the financier, claiming he was “not a fan” and wondering, in recent days, why his supporters would “waste time and energy” on demanding that FBI and Department of Justice files on Epstein be released. Continue reading...

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36 h. ago Trump again tries to brush off Epstein crisis as ‘nothing’, blaming Democrats for controversy – US politics live

President’s latest effort to contain fallout comes after he directs Pam Bondi to request release of grand jury transcripts and threatens to sue Wall Street JournalTrump requests release of Epstein grand jury transcripts amid report of ‘bawdy’ birthday noteIt was a friendship that spanned three different decades. To Donald Trump, Jeffrey Epstein was a “terrific guy”. Epstein believed himself to be Trump’s “closest friend”, and praised the future president as “charming”.The relationship would eventually break down, the men falling out over a bidding war on a property in Florida. And after Epstein was convicted of child sex offences in 2008, Trump distanced himself from the financier, claiming he was “not a fan” and wondering, in recent days, why his supporters would “waste time and energy” on demanding that FBI and Department of Justice files on Epstein be released. Continue reading...

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39 h. ago ‘He’s a lot of fun to be with’: Trump and Epstein were close friends for 15 years

As Trump tries to claim he was ‘not a fan’ of Epstein, photos, videos and anecdotes paint a picture of a their relationshipIt was a friendship that spanned three different decades. To Donald Trump, Jeffrey Epstein was a “terrific guy”. Epstein believed himself to be Trump’s “closest friend”, and praised the future president as “charming”.The relationship would eventually break down, the men falling out over a bidding war on a property in Florida. And after Epstein was convicted of child sex offences in 2008, Trump distanced himself from the financier, claiming he was “not a fan” and wondering, in recent days, why his supporters would “waste time and energy” on demanding that FBI and Department of Justice files on Epstein be released. Continue reading...

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59 h. ago Tour de France: Pogacar demolishes rivals with devastating stage 12 win in Pyrenees

Slovenian shows his dominance a day after going downPogacar takes more than two minutes out of VingegaardA devastating attack from Tadej Pogacar on first Tour de France’s first day in the Pyrenees helped the defending champion reclaim the yellow jersey and leave his rivals trailing after stage 12.Many wondered if the three-time champion would suffer any ill effects from his crash on Wednesday but Pogacar put himself in prime position for his fourth Tour victory with a decisive break on the stage-ending climb to Hautacam. The Slovenian finished the stage more than two minutes ahead of his main rival Jonas Vingegaard.Jeremy Whittle’s stage 12 report to follow Continue reading...

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3 d. ago It’s no wonder staff fear returning to the office full time – it’s so expensive

New research shows employees are increasingly uneasy about being asked to return to the office for financial reasons. Hannah Ewens argues the cost of a typical in-office day is simply too high to justify

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5 d. ago London Plane Crash And Travelers Left in Shock After Plane Crash Disrupts Plans

London Plane Crash And Travelers Left in Shock After Plane Crash Disrupts Plans  Travel And Tour World

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7 d. ago Stevie Wonder closes off Love, Light and Song tour in heatwave Hyde Park

The 75-year-old musician played a two-hour set in front 65,000 people.

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9 d. ago Stevie Wonder at BST Hyde Park 2025: start time, tickets, potential setlist and what you need to know for London show

Stevie Wonder at BST Hyde Park 2025: start time, tickets, potential setlist and what you need to know for London show  Time Out

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1 week ago Liam Gallagher exposes 'arrogant' brother Noel amid rumours of Oasis tour backstage drama

The Wonderwall rockers reunited for the first time in 16 years when their Oasis comeback tour kicked off last week after years of feuding

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1 week ago Ghislaine Maxwell was not Jeffrey Epstein’s sole enabler. So why is she the only one in prison? | Arwa Mahdawi

This weekend, the Trump administration officially closed the file on the notorious billionaire Epstein. Maga aren’t the only ones who should be outragedGreat news, everyone! We can all stop thinking about Jeffrey Epstein, who was charged with the sex trafficking of minors in 2019 and found dead in his Manhattan jail cell shortly after, apparently of suicide. Great minds have looked into the case and discovered there is nothing more to uncover. So don’t waste your time wondering which powerful people might have been part of Epstein’s alleged trafficking operation. There’s nothing to see here – nothing at all. Case officially closed.That, in essence, was the message from the Trump administration over the weekend. On Sunday, Axios reported on a memo from Trump’s justice department and the FBI that concluded there is no evidence that Epstein was involved in blackmailing people, kept a “client list” or was murdered. Most importantly, the memo said there is no “evidence that could predica...

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1 week ago I live on a cruise 24/7... it's way cheaper than living on land: Meet the retired teacher, 77, who became a full time 'ocean person'

A retired teacher has shared why she decided to live full time on a cruise ship and people might be shocked by how affordable the lifestyle can be.

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2 w. ago I was sexually assaulted by a celebrity after starring in a cult film at 19. My quest for justice changed the course of my life

Not long after Jenny Evans was brutally attacked by a high-profile figure, all the details appeared in the press. Her mission to find out what happened would reveal tabloid spying, phone hacking, police misconduct – and lead to a dramatic change of careerJenny Evans had just starred in her first film when everything came crashing down. Twin Town was a riot of drugs, fast cars and bad behaviour labelled the “Welsh Trainspotting”. She had a wonderful time making the movie, which was released in 1997. There was a feelgood atmosphere on set, and she got on brilliantly with her fellow actors (Twin Town launched the careers of Rhys Ifans and Dougray Scott). “Friends of the cast and crew were coming down from London to Swansea because the vibe was so good,” she says. “It was a great group of people doing something fun. It was a blast.” Twin Town became a cult success, and the 19-year-old from Abergavenny found herself hanging out with celebrities and looking forward to a career in the movi...

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2 w. ago Love Island girls share their 'hack' for handling periods in the villa

Fans have often wondered how the girls manage their time of the month

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2 w. ago Voices: Why it’s time Wonder Woman was allowed to live her bisexual truth

For the fifth year running, Wonder Woman has been excluded from DC Comics’ Pride anthology, writes Peter Tatchell. The superhero comic publisher’s failure to acknowledge the Amazon’s queer identity is straightwashing and shoves her to the back of the closet

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2 w. ago 'I left gloomy UK for dream life in Asia and it costs me half as much'

Casey Pickup, 26, quit her job as a sales manager after feeling 'unfulfilled' by life in Britain and booked a one-way flight

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3 w. ago World famous Greek island left 'empty' as sad tourist season becomes 'ghost town'

Greece is famous for its stunning islands and one in particular has been a favourite with holidaymakers since the '70s - but despite people flocking there, businesses are struggling

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3 w. ago I've been to 50 Greek islands and know the real hidden gems with great food, quiet beaches and no tourist traps: STEVE BOGGAN

Seen Santorini? Ticked off Mykonos? Beyond the big hitters there are many more little wonders to explore. Long-time island hopper Steve Boggan lets us in on his crowd-free favourites.

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3 w. ago People left shocked after travel expert reveals the 'friendliest' European destination

Instagrammer @Scottvisits has been to every country in Europe and more than 50 European cities...but his choice of the most friendly destination has raised a few eyebrows.

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