32 m. ago Andrew has six £35 bottle of champagne delivered to Royal Lodge

A delivery of the sparkling wine arrived at Royal Lodge yesterday, as disgraced Andrew and Sarah Ferguson prepare to be booted out of their mansion in the near future

Economics

48 m. ago ‘Never lose hope’: how a new Afghanistan women’s team helps refugees cope with trauma

Afghan Women United is comprised of players forced to flee their homeland and is another step in overcoming major barriers“When I step on to the pitch everything else is automatically erased from my mind,” says the captain of Afghan Women United, Fatima Haidari, when asked how football helps her cope with the traumas she has suffered.“I train, I play, and a fire inside me is lit, not just because of the power that I feel at that moment as a player, but because I feel I have many other girls with me. It’s like I’m taking their hands. Like I’m playing with them. It’s not just for me, and I feel powerful.” Continue reading...

Events

48 m. ago Does Trump truly care about Nigerian Christians? Of course not – he just knows faith sells | Simon Tisdall

In a bid to exercise absolute power, today’s crop of authoritarian leaders is recruiting – and exploiting – believersDonald Trump’s crusading threat to invade Nigeria and save Christians from Islamist terrorists is typical attention-seeking. Surely even he must realise that unilateral US military intervention would invite disaster. And he’s got his facts wrong. The threat of Islamist terrorism is real, but it affects Nigerian Muslims as much, if not more, than Christians. There’s no evidence of genocide, contrary to the alarmist claims of US far-right internet warriors. Trump’s intervention was about politics, not faith.In speaking out, he was massaging a key domestic constituency, not acting from genuine, God-fearing concern for “our cherished Christians” in a land he’s never visited. Christian nationalist votes helped clinch Trump’s two presidential victories despite the obvious insincerity of his professed beliefs. His support among white evangelical Protestants is much higher th...

Politics

49 m. ago BBC Breakfast presenters' heartbreaking tribute to 'properly funny' Strictly star

Strictly Come Dancing star Quentin Willson, who also presented Top Gear alongside Jeremy Clarkson and James May, has died at the age of 68 with tributes paid on BBC Breakfast

Politics

58 m. ago Davina McCall reveals Lorraine Kelly helped detect breast cancer as stars rally round TV presenter

The TV presenter said she found a lump a few weeks ago and had a lumpectomy after being diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer

Politics

84 m. ago Meghan Markle and Prince Harry lead star parade at Kris Jenner's 70th birthday bash held at Jeff Bezos' $165M mansion in Beverly Hills

Kris, who celebrated turning 60 with a party inspired by The Great Gatsby, is said to have opted for 007 this year as a play on the number 70, via Page Six .

Politics

86 m. ago Kim Kardashian dazzles with sisters Kylie and Kendall Jenner as they celebrate mom Kris' 70th birthday with epic James Bond

On Saturday night, Kim, 45, showcased her famous curves in a stunning, two-piece crop top and long skirt made up of sparkly gemstones.

Politics

1 hour ago Child 'cracks the code' for frustrating claw machines but some issue warning

A young girl has figured out exactly how you need to play a claw machine arcade game to win every single time, but some have warned it may land you in hot water...

Events

1 hour ago 'I'm pals with America's most inbred family, they bark and share same scary deformity'

Documentary filmmaker Mark Laita did his best to help the Whittaker clan - aka 'America's most inbred family', spending time getting to know them and assisting them in their hour of need. Then he learned he'd been cruelly deceived.

Politics

2 h. ago Make this one swap in the kitchen to ease arthritis pain, expert says

This common ingredient could help alleviate inflammation

Politics

2 h. ago Retired AP reporter helped cement the legend of the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald

In a recent interview with the Associated Press, former reporter Harry Atkins recounts his experience covering the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, the most infamous in all Great Lakes history, as family members and maritime history followers honor the 50th anniversary of the disaster

Politics

3 h. ago Exactly what the letters and digits mean in your HMRC payslip tax code

HMRC works out each person's code based on their 'tax-free Personal Allowance and income you have not paid tax on'

Economics

4 h. ago Brits flying to Spain, France, and Italy can now get extra legroom for free

A bit of research in advance could have a big impact on your fight

Politics

4 h. ago The quiet coastal community rocked by a criminal plot that was like something out of James Bond

It was the last place anyone expected to find the centre of an international smuggling ring

Events

5 h. ago School principal issues apology after dressing as an ICE agent for Halloween

James Black, principal of Mount Blue Middle School in Farmington, came under intense scrutiny after a viral photo showed him dressed as an ICE agent.

Politics

6 h. ago Extra £27,783 available for people with these five health conditions

It is for those who need extra help due to a condition that can build up extra costs

Economics

7 h. ago SARAH VINE: How ironic that an organisation with a statue outside its HQ extolling free speech should condemn one of its stars for an act of 'face crime'

Outside the BBC 's Broadcasting House in London is a statue of a slight, jug-eared man wearing an old-fashioned suit and a rather pained expression.

Events

8 h. ago Did British 'spy' wanted by the FBI for smuggling advanced weaponry flee to China in a private jet?

The pair were arrested at Belgrade's Hyatt Regency Hotel in April - hours before they were about to catch a flight to Beijing - and were detained in prison at the orders of a Serbian judge.

Events

8 h. ago Cheapest way to heat your home this winter – and it could save you £240

THE Energy Saving Trust has shared eight practical ways to keep your home warm and energy-efficient this winter. From draught-proofing to insulation upgrades, each measure comes with typical costs, savings, and payback times to help you make informed choices. Draught-proofing your home is one of the simplest and most effective ways to save energy. Around...

Society

8 h. ago Win a copy of Hitwoman by Elsie Marks in this week’s Fabulous book competition

MAISIE Baxter finds herself working for a boutique ethical assassin agency, only killing the really bad guys. When she meets a mysterious – and annoyingly hot – man from a rival company, she’s sure he’s trying to kill her. But when an even darker conspiracy comes to light, the unlikely pair must team up together....

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