4 h. ago One by one, leaders learn that grovelling to Trump leads to disaster. When will it dawn on Starmer? | Simon Tisdall

As the US president’s state visit looms, he’s leaving a trail of broken promises across the globe. Britain can’t afford to look like a lackey stateSign up for our new weekly newsletter Matters of Opinion, where our columnists and writers will reflect on what they’ve been debating, thinking about, reading and moreSucking up to Donald Trump never works for long. Narendra Modi is the latest world leader to learn this lesson the hard way. Wooing his “true friend” in the White House, India’s authoritarian prime minister thought he’d conquered Trump’s inconstant heart. The two men hit peak pals in 2019, holding hands at a “Howdy Modi” rally in Texas. But it’s all gone pear-shaped thanks to Trump’s tariffs and dalliance with Pakistan. Like a jilted lover on the rebound, Modi shamelessly threw himself at Vladimir Putin in China last week. Don and Narendra! It’s over! Although, to be honest, it always felt a little shallow.Other suitors for Trump’s slippery hand have suffered similar heartbr...

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64 h. ago Kelechi Iheanacho destined to be Celtic hit as Middlesbrough pal reveals hidden quality fans don't see

The new Hoops striker has suffered a difficult 12 months at Sevilla and Middlesbrough but has a fresh start at Parkhead

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3 d. ago Gen Z hit with 'friendflation' as they struggle to keep up with pals in cost of living crisis

Gen Z and Millenials have confessed their money strains when it comes to trying to maintain friendships during the ever rising cost of living - and why 'friendflation' is real

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4 d. ago David and Victoria Beckham 'give up' on Brooklyn feud following huge clue

Brooklyn Beckham's relationship with his parents, Sir David and Lady Victoria Beckham, has been strained since he married his wife Nicola Peltz in 2022.

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5 d. ago Selena Gomez's wedding planning drama as fiancé Benny Blanco called 'lazy'

Selena Gomez and her partner Benny Blanco are rumoured to be getting married later this month after having announced their engagement towards the end of last year

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5 d. ago Selena Gomez's wedding jitters? Whispers about why it's not 'smooth sailing' as friends scold fiancé Benny Blanco

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco appeared poised to tie the knot within a matter of weeks, especially after Gomez was spotted letting loose for a rumored bachelorette party last month.

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5 d. ago Selena Gomez fans rush to buy 'cosy' new Rare Beauty perfume for under £35

'It’s warm, it’s cosy, it’s vanilla. Truly one of the best scents I’ve ever smelled, my new favourite'

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6 d. ago ‘I do – again!’ Why are so many people renewing their marriage vows?

Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz are doing it, Guy Ritchie is doing it – and some people are even doing it with a Mary Poppins impersonator to officiate. Here, couples share why they’ve tied the knot for a second timeWhen Jade Foster-Jerrett married Dean in 2015, the couple decided that if they were still together in 10 years’ time, they would renew their vows. “We always said that it felt like a big milestone if we ever made it – which, luckily, we did.” This month, they held a ceremony in the forest behind their home, colourful bunting fluttering in the wind, with a Mary Poppins impersonator emerging from the trees to surprise their guests and officiate. “We love to have a laugh,” she says.Mary Poppins was Foster-Jerrett’s favourite film when she was a child, and she used to watch it with her father, who died in 2020. “We wanted to mark him not being there,” says the 42-year-old children’s entertainer from Romford, London. Her best friend, who was a bridesmaid at her first weddin...

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8 d. ago David and Victoria Beckham's source of strength in Brooklyn feud with surprising result

A source says David and Victoria Beckham are 'closer than ever' as the alleged feud with their eldest son Brooklyn and his wife Nicola Peltz continues to rumble on

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8 d. ago Victoria and David Beckham's 'source of strength' amid Brooklyn and Nicola feud

EXCLUSIVE: A source says David and Victoria Beckham are 'closer than ever' as the alleged feud with their eldest son Brooklyn and his wife Nicola Peltz continues to rumble on

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8 d. ago Video shows inside Selena Gomez’s bachelorette ahead of Benny Blanco wedding

Selena Gomez shared a glimpse of her bachelorette party ahead of her upcoming wedding to Benny Blanco.

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8 d. ago Nicola Peltz's friends address her absence from Selena Gomez's hen do amid 'diva' claims

The singer, 33, shared snaps from her getaway with a group of female pals on Instagram ahead of her wedding to Benny Blanco

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8 d. ago 'Diva' Nicola Peltz not invited to Selena Gomez's hen do after 'throuple' boast

Selena Gomez's has jetted her closest friends off to Mexico to celebrate her last holiday as a single woman

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9 d. ago Selena Gomez stuns in white bikini and bridal veil as she shares intimate photos from bachelorette trip in Cabo

Selena Gomez gave fans an intimate look at her recent bachelorette party in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. 

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1 week ago Brooklyn Beckham's savage swipe at family as he tells reason he'd return to UK

Brooklyn Beckham has been at war with his family in recent months, with the Beckham's being snubbed from his vow renewal ceremony with wife Nicola Peltz

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1 week ago Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce engaged – live: Selena Gomez message resurfaces after engagement news

Pop superstar was proposed to by the guy on the Chiefs with a ring he designed himself, with photos showing them celebrating in a lavish floral setting

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1 week ago Sheffield Wednesday knock rivals Leeds out of Carabao Cup with shoot

Wednesday captain Barry Bannan, Ike Ugbo and Liam Palmer all hit the target in the shoot-out.

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1 week ago 'This celebrity perfume smells incredible and comes in such a clever bottle'

Celebrity fragrances aren't always to everyone's tastes, but Selena Gomez's new perfume has become a firm favourite of mine, says our beauty editor Laura Mulley

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1 week ago Elton John spotted with rarely seen sons after trying to talk round Brooklyn Beckham

Zachary, 14, and Elijah, 12, are looking all grown up and after hosting his godson Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz in Cannes, Elton John invited Aaron and Sam Taylor-Johnson in France

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1 week ago Brooklyn Beckham makes cookery comeback after being slammed by King Charles' former chef

Brooklyn Beckham has returned to sharing his Instagram cookery videos, in the wake of criticism over his last video earlier this month. 

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