51 m. ago How Mamdani is defying immigrant expectations by embracing his identity: ‘His boldness resonates’

New York City mayor-elect refused to ‘be in the shadows’ in the face of Islamophobic attacks during his campaignAcross the country, Donald Trump’s crackdown on immigrants has shaken neighbourhoods, torn apart families and engendered a sense of panic among communities. But in New York, on Tuesday night, Zohran Mamdani, the first Muslim mayor of New York, and an immigrant from Uganda, chose to underline his identity. “New York will remain a city of immigrants: a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants and, as of tonight, led by an immigrant,” he told an ecstatic crowd at Paramount theater in Brooklyn.The son of a Muslim father and a Hindu mother, he was born in Kampala, raised in Queens, and identifies as a democratic socialist. Almost every aspect of Mamdani’s identity had been an issue of contention during the election. Earlier this week, the Center for Study of Organized Hate published a report highlighting the surge in Islamophobic comments online between July and October,...

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85 m. ago Davina McCall shares how she found lump in breast as presenter urges women to check themselves for cancer

Davina McCall has revealed her breast cancer diagonosis after finding a lump five weeks ago.

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92 m. ago Lorraine Kelly sends ‘all her love’ to Davina McCall after show campaign helped star discover breast cancer

Presenter was inspired to get a lump checked by doctors thanks to a campaign from Kelly’s show

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95 m. ago Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's 'swipe' at the late Queen Elizabeth II after the Palace feared they were trying to 'monetise the monarchy'

Critics have suggested LA-based Meghan is cashing in on her royal status to promote her lifestyle brand As Ever, after she released a candle inspired by her wedding to Prince Harry.

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1 hour ago Strictly’s Nikita Kuzmin praises partner Amber Davies: ‘I want the real you every day’

Strictly Come Dancing professional Nikita Kuzmin passionately praised his partner Amber Davies following an impressive Salsa.

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1 hour ago Strictly’s Alex Kingston cries during live show as she says explains how condition made it ‘hardest’ week

Strictly Come Dancing contestant Alex Kingston struggled to fight back tears during Saturday’s live show after her “hardest” week.

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1 hour ago ‘Anastacia is a big inspiration for me – raspy, raw and heartfelt’: Ella Eyre’s honest playlist

The singer was inspired by her mum’s love for Basement Jaxx and spent 69p on Jamiroquai, but what does she put on when she’s feeling down?The first song I fell in love with The first song that I remember really feeling inspired by was Good Luck by Basement Jaxx. My mum had all their CDs. Good Luck was the first song I sung for my managers before they took me on board, so I still have a big love for it.The first single I bought My mum gave me money to go and buy Feels Just Like It Should by Jamiroquai for 69p from HMV in Oxford Circus. It was the first time I’d bought a physical CD. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago 'There's nothing better than playing a villain inspired by a drag queen, really'

'When I’m on the stage, I come alive and just feel so much power'

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2 h. ago Surprise win as humble lunchtime classic comes out on top at food awards

The classic lunchtime staple has had a huge makeover, thanks to inspiration taken from the US with the rise in oversized sarnies - and now one UK eatery has taken the top spot for most popular takeaway in the world

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3 h. 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 .

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4 h. ago Teen behind the Louvre heist ‘Fedora Man’ photo embraces his mystery moment

Fifteen-year-old Pedro Elias Garzon Delvaux has become an internet sensation after an Associated Press photo captured him outside the Louvre on the day of a crown jewels heist

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4 h. ago The Fifth Step: Writer David Ireland reveals inspiration behind hit play starring Slow Horses star Jack Lowden

The Fifth Step will be released in cinemas from November 27

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4 h. ago Bon Jovi Murrayfield: 'More sensible approach' urged as Edinburgh concert sends hotel prices soaring

A concert by Bon Jovi is scheduled for the last weekend of the Fringe

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4 h. ago London leaver: 'I quit a promising career as a consultant to travel the world as a digital nomad'

A sabbatical gave Kate Woodley a taste for travel that made returning to London corporate culture hard to stomach

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4 h. ago ‘You Britons go to the pub, we go to the swimming pool!’: the European health habits worth adopting

Daily swims, power naps and five meals a day – not tips from the latest hit wellbeing podcast, but longstanding traditions that have kept generations healthy in Iceland, Ukraine, France and more Iceland: swimming pool culture Continue reading...

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5 h. ago What Mamdani and Martha Stewart tell us about the vibe shift

An election win and a politically incorrect cookbook show that Americans are embracing candour over caution

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6 h. ago BBC is set to say sorry to Donald Trump over doctored Panorama video scandal

The apology letter is reportedly expected to come from BBC chairman Samir Shah, addressing the doctored Trump footage in a letter to Culture Committee chair Dame Caroline Dinenage early next week.

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8 h. ago BBC says sorry to Donald Trump over doctored Panorama video scandal

The apology letter is reportedly expected to come from BBC chairman Samir Shah, addressing the doctored Trump footage in a letter to Culture Committee chair Dame Caroline Dinenage early next week.

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12 h. ago Huge DJ who worked with Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber makes 'cultural statement' with new work

A DJ who has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry including Justin Bieber has opened up on his newest album which features the likes of Travis Scott

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14 h. ago Louis Lynagh inspires dramatic Italy win to ramp up Australia misery

Italy 26-19 AustraliaWallaby legend Michael Lynagh’s son inspires famous winItaly upset Australia with a come-from-behind 26-19 victory on Saturday with the son of a Wallaby great, Louis Lynagh, scoring one try and Australian-born winger Monty Ioane the other to snatch a famous win for the hosts.Lynagh, born in Italy when his father, Michael, played for Treviso, and Melbourne-born Ioane proved Italy’s heroes as they won for only the second time in 20 tests against the Wallabies. Continue reading...

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