3 h. ago Lady Louise Windsor, 21, takes centre stage as she performs in series of student productions alongside her university boyfriend

Lady Louise, the eldest daughter of Prince Edward and Sophie, is believed to 'adore acting' and has been heavily involved with St Andrews Mermaids - which oversees student theatre productions.

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3 d. ago Forget the baby shower, expectant mums are turning to a different kind of event

Baby showers traditionally see mothers-to-be gather together their closest family and friends but a backlash against the ostentatious gift-giving has seen a more low-key party take centre stage

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5 d. ago Harry Kane's Bayern Munich BANNED from wearing home kit vs Bayer Leverkusen

An all-German last 16 clash takes centre stage in the Champions League on Wednesday night and while Bayern Munich will play host to Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen at the Allianz Arena, they won't be able to wear their home shirts

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6 d. ago Olivier Awards 2025 nominations see Hollywood veterans take centre stage as Oscar winner Adrien Brody, Imelda Staunton, Lesley Manville and John Lithgow all receive nods

Hosted by Beverley Knight and Billy Porter at the Royal Albert Hall on April 6, the 2025 Oliviers will celebrate the best of London's West End.

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7 d. ago Billionaire Lambo Guy Adrian Portelli set to face Melbourne court FOUR years after cops allegedly caught him doing burnouts

Billionaire Adrian Portelli is set to take centre stage on Tuesday as he fronts court again over 'hoon' allegations that have been haunting him for more than four years.

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7 d. ago Starmer leads with pragmatism and personal touch as Europe steps up

PM takes centre stage amid calls for new era of diplomacy but declines to point finger at chaos in the White HouseRussia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesAfter Friday’s calamitous scenes in the Oval Office there were immediate calls for quick answers, new eras and pages of history being turned. Keir Starmer, it seems, is the person now forced to say: hang on, it is a bit more complicated than that.The hastily arranged gathering of leaders at London’s Lancaster House on Sunday was undeniably dramatic, with the UK prime minister at its centre – including in the group photo, where he stood between Emmanuel Macron and Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago ‘Watching any of it made you feel grubby’ – the most notorious reality TV families ever

Alec and Hilaria Baldwin join a long line of people that have opened themselves up for the public to gawp at. Here are 10 of the wildest to grace our screensToday sees the debut of The Baldwins, a reality TV show about Alec and Hilaria Baldwin and their seven children. According to TLC, the show will demonstrate “what life is really like for the Baldwins – chaotic, funny, exhausting and filled with love. Alec and Hilaria’s dynamic as a couple will also take centre stage, with moments that showcase their deep partnership as they navigate challenges hand in hand.” Which, given that it is still not long since Alec Baldwin fatally shot Halyna Hutchins on the set of Rust, is quite a lot of challenges.But however you view The Baldwins – either as a moneymaking necessity for a family in trouble, or something less edifying – they now join a long line of other reality show families that have opened themselves up for the public to gawp at. Here are 10 of the most notorious. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago What role could the UK play in ending the Ukraine war? – Politics Weekly

Donald Trump’s plans to end the war in Ukraine have taken centre stage this week. But, with Ukraine excluded from US-Russia talks, could they really accept what might be on offer? And what role will the UK and Europe play?John Harris hears from diplomatic editor Patrick Wintour and columnist Gaby Hinsliff about what a resolution could look likeSend your questions and feedback to politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Boxing’s ‘Fight Card of the Century’ has a glaring omission: women

As Riyadh becomes the de facto home of big-time boxing, the women’s code risks being left behindOn Saturday night in Riyadh, an evening of boxing dubbed as the “Fight Card of the Century” will take centre stage inside the 15-month-old Kingdom Arena. Headlining is the undisputed championship light-heavyweight rematch between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol, chiefly supported by the IBF heavyweight title contest involving Great Britain’s Daniel Dubois and New Zealander Joseph Parker.There are five other bouts – including an all-British light-heavyweight fight between Joshua Buatsi and Callum Smith – but all of them will be contested by men, raising concern among a number of prominent voices in women’s boxing. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago José Pizarro’s smoky cabbage and white bean soup with crisp chorizo and paprika oil – recipe

Charred cabbage and crisp chorizo add depth of flavour to this creamy Spanish bean soupCabbage is often an afterthought, but here it takes centre stage by celebrating its natural sweetness and earthy flavour. When charred, cabbage develops a smoky depth that makes this soup wonderfully rich and comforting. In Spain, cabbage and chorizo have long been a winning combination found in all manner of hearty stews and rustic dishes. The addition of white beans not only makes this soup more satisfying and filling, but also gives it a gorgeous, creamy texture that helps to balance all the smoky notes going on. This is a simple and honest dish that’s full of warmth and great flavours. Continue reading...

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