14 m. ago Trump spectacularly vows to 'throw out' any members of his Cabinet who don't respect Elon Musk

Donald Trump revealed where his true allegiance lies as he jokes that any Cabinet secretaries critical of Elon Musk will be 'thrown out.'

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25 m. ago Glam footballer Alisha Lehmann hints at modelling career after she hangs up her boots

Glam footballer Alisha Lehmann has joked about a potential modelling career once she hangs up her boots after her jaw-dropping Valentine's Day shoot

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43 m. ago ‘Champagne for my real friends!’ Francis Bacon masterpiece escapes to the artist’s old drinking den

Seeing Bacon’s stunning depiction of his lover Peter Lacy hanging in a reincarnation of the watering hole where his skeletal friends would drink, stagger and cackle was a fleeting yet unforgettable experienceWhen a work of art fails to excite, interest or move me, the word that comes to mind is “dead”. Bad art is lifeless, good art is alive and great art is supervital. And it’s a supervital masterpiece I am looking at right now. Face as sharply hewn as a Congolese mask, with a flesh-coloured pullover melting into the shadows of his loins, Peter Lacy dominates the room, captured in a gold-framed portrait by his lover Francis Bacon.That room is the Colony Room Green in London, not the original Colony Room but a bar nearby that lovingly recreates, with the precision of an art installation or stage set, the bohemian drinking den run by Muriel Belcher where Bacon would order drinks all round with his famous toast: “Champagne for my real friends and real pain for my sham friends!” Its gre...

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61 m. ago Below Deck star Gary King 'accused of sexual battery' in explosive lawsuit

Gary King is a star of reality series Below Deck Sailing Yacht where he is shown working as the First Officer of a luxury ship. A colleague has taken legal action against him.

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79 m. ago Hilarious moment TV chef makes King Charles burst out laughing after making joke about his packing skills

The monarch, 76, was all smiles during the engagement at female-run Darjeeling Express on London 's Carnaby Street on Wednesday.

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84 m. ago Major rule change approved for Monaco Grand Prix ‘to promote better racing’ at famous F1 circuit

The race on the streets of the principality has been criticised for a lack of overtaking opportunities

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97 m. ago Anastacia to be honoured with prestigious award at 2025 Pride Awards

The US singer is set to be honoured with the Global Recognition Award at the 2025 Pride Awards which is sponsored by Legal & General

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2 h. ago Foxtons accused of culture of sexual harassment with woman, 21, groped by senior colleague

One former female worker alleges she was groped and sent explicit messages by a co-worker, and told to start an OnlyFans account.

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2 h. ago ‘The killers I met in jail didn’t scare me’: singer Rokia Traoré on why prison was ‘a privilege’

After serving time in Paris, Rome and Brussels, the Malian star is ready to perform again – and planning a book and a stage show about her fellow inmates and her own prison experiences‘It’s been like a kind of military training,” says Rokia Traoré of the nine months she has just spent in European prisons. “It was very hard. I was in a bad psychological state because I was separated from my children, but at the same time it was a kind of privilege because I was learning things it’s not possible to learn without being in that situation. Everything is much more intense. Sharing a small space with someone – in a week you know more about them than their mother. You know everything: when she is happy, when she cries, when she goes to the toilet, when she has a shower. You see everything.”Born and based in Mali, she is one of the most inventive and adventurous female artists in Africa; a singer who can switch from delicate acoustic styles to rock, powered by her bluesy electric guitar work...

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2 h. ago What I have learned in my filthy, bloody, sisyphean quest to tame my garden | Adrian Chiles

It’s chaos as small jobs become big jobs, tools disappear and distractions lead to furious frustration. Then you spot spring’s first flower ...There’s no such thing as gardeners’ block, I once read. This from, I believe, a famous writer who was making the point that if you’ve got writers’ block, you should just go and do something else for a bit. Point taken. There is no such thing as gardeners’ block because if you get stuck doing one job, even in the smallest garden, there are roughly 10m other jobs you can be cracking on with. Which is quite right. And this is what makes gardening either the worst thing for you if – like me – you have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or possibly the best.I stride into the garden full of purpose and ambition, with a smile on my face. Invariably, several hours later, I stagger out of there, aching all over, scratched, bloodied, filthy and demoralised, having dug, scraped, cursed and carried myself to physical and mental exhaust...

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2 h. ago Gabby Logan's giant son made difficult Scotland decision his dad had to 'pretend' to be happy about

Reuben Logan has caused a stir in the rugby world after swapping allegiances to play for Scotland, and his famous parents have had their say on his choice

Politics

2 h. ago Foxtons accused of culture of sexual harassment with woman, 21, groped by senior colleagues

One former female worker alleges she was groped and sent explicit messages by a co-worker, and told to start an OnlyFans account.

Events

2 h. ago B&M's £12 spray mop with rotating head makes cleaning 'effortless' with 'no hassle'

B&M impressed shoppers who saw just how easy it is to use the £12 spray mop when you need to clean your floors

Economics

3 h. ago NHS nurse wins £41k payout after suing when colleague left her out of tea round and said 'I don't like you' following bust

Susan Hamilton and dietitian Abdool Nayeck had a 'difficult' relationship for many years before their grievances came to a head over a cup of tea, an employment tribunal heard (stock image).

Economics

3 h. ago Foxtons staff claim they were sexually harassed and racially abused by colleagues

One former female worker alleges she was groped and sent explicit messages by a co-worker, and told to start an OnlyFans account.

Events

3 h. ago Gogglebox star Ellie Warner reveals HUGE new tattoo in private location: 'It's a cover up!'

The Gogglebox star, 34, took to her Instagram Stories on Wednesday to show off the impressive new inking.

Events

3 h. ago Radio presenter sacked for 'horrendous' comments about women's football

A radio presenter has lost his job after making shocking comments about women's football live on air, which were branded 'sick' by two of the sport's famous players

Politics

4 h. ago 'My colleague has same name as famous singer – he's not impressed with our jokes'

A man was left red faced after he asked an office worker named Gary Barlow for a photo - and was met with a very blunt response

Politics

4 h. ago This Morning fans 'switch off' and 'give up' as they issue the same complaint

Fans of the show were not impressed with the line-up on Wednesday's episode of the daytime favourite

Politics

4 h. ago Saldaña squished and Chalamet chafing as Ariana and Cynthia bag the best seats: the 2025 Oscars class photo

The Academy Award nominees assembled for their annual group portrait, but who scooped the prize for looking the most bored?Every year during Oscars week, it has become tradition for all the nominees to meet up and eat a meal together. This is usually followed by a group photo; something that the people in attendance can look back upon and cherish, knowing that for this one moment all competition fell away and they found joy in surrounding themselves with their gifted colleagues.At least that’s the idea. As anyone who has ever been in a group photo will attest, these things are an absolute mess. There are simply too many people to control, and the resulting image is generally a free-for-all of weird costumes, odd expressions and seemingly hostile body language. As such, let’s use this year’s Oscars class photo to hand out some awards of our own. Continue reading...

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