10 h. ago Grab 'luxurious' timepiece for £120 in Debenhams' massive 92% discount offer

Debenhams has slashed the price of STÜHRLING' 'luxurious' watch by a whopping 92%, bringing the price down from £1,525 to £120

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17 h. ago World Cup draw buildup, Premier League news and more – football live

⚽ All the latest updates heading into the weekend’s action⚽ Premier League: 10 things to look out for | Email DavidIt’s 188 days until World Cup 2026 but precisely zero days until the World Cup draw! Let’s start with the basics and this highly entertaining Explainer piece from Tom Lutz.Before you go in depth, a quick note that the 12 groups for the World Cup will be formed by one team from each pot. Continue reading...

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40 h. ago Ashes: Joe Root and Ben Stokes dig in for England after dramatic start to second Test

Tourists past 200 for four at the Gabba after chaotic start to day/night clash

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52 h. ago King welcomes German president in first state visit to UK in 27 years

Frank-Walter Steinmeier and wife joined by King Charles and Queen Camilla on Windsor carriage ride as visit beginsGerman president Frank-Walter Steinmeier was welcomed with military pomp, a 41-gun royal salute and a celebratory oversized Royal Standard flag flown above Windsor Castle on the first state visit by a German leader to the UK in 27 years.King Charles and Queen Camilla accompanied the president and his wife, Elke Büdenbender, on a carriage ride through Windsor’s streets at the start of the three-day visit, which will also see the German leader pay a poignant visit to the ruins of Coventry cathedral, bombed during the second world war. Continue reading...

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56 h. ago German president receives royal welcome in first state visit to UK in 27 years

Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife joined by King Charles and Queen Camilla on carriage ride through Windsor at start of three-day visitGerman president Frank-Walter Steinmeier was welcomed with military pomp, a 41-gun royal salute and a celebratory oversized Royal Standard flag flown above Windsor Castle on the first state visit by a German leader to the UK in 27 years.King Charles and Queen Camilla accompanied the president and his wife Elke Büdenbender on a carriage ride through Windsor’s streets at the start of the three-day visit, which will also see the German leader pay a poignant visit to the ruins of Coventry cathedral, bombed during the second world war. Continue reading...

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59 h. ago An Italian powerlifter defies gravity: Mattia Zoppellaro’s best photograph

‘When I saw him leaning back on the floor, I said, “Donato, please don’t move!” Then I jumped on a ladder and shot him from above’This image is part of a series commissioned by the Italian Paralympic Committee. They asked me to photograph the country’s leading athletes before the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. I probably covered 30 different people over three days – I’m a quick shooter. I started out photographing on film, which is still my preferred medium. Even when I’m shooting digitally, I’m very selective and take care with every click.On a logistical level, it was much easier for me to work in a studio, though that was something I don’t usually choose to do. I’m more of an outside photographer: I like to go on location or shoot people in a park. Continue reading...

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64 h. ago Scotland spa day prices slashed as Bannatyne deals drop for limited time

A major price drop has landed on Bannatyne Spa Days across Scotland, with treatments, spa access and prosecco now starting from £32.50.

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66 h. ago 'Zombie gran' got out of coffin and started cooking days after 'dying'

Li Xiufeng's neighbours were devastated when the respected village elder passed away at the age of 95 but they were even more shocked when she came back to life

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68 h. ago Party starters: Jacob Kenedy’s Italian Christmas canapes – recipes

Three Italian light bites to get you started on the big day: pinzimonio crudites, chilled prawns with boozy mayo, and a delicate frittata that you can stud with artichoke, radicchio or celeryI am evolving as a host, and coming to realise that those rich dishes that crown our festive tables shine brightest when surrounded by contrasting and lighter bites – before, around and after, rather than just on the day itself. I do enjoy angels and devils on horseback, devilled eggs, little sausages wrapped in bacon, mince tarts crowned with goose liver, fried breads and cheesy pizzette, buffalo wings, paté en croute, crab beignets, oysters Rockefeller, shrimp tostadas and rich tamales, but, for the most part, I save these for the parties earlier in December. For Christmas day itself, I start with lighter bites, as better preparation for the rich meal ahead. A trio of dainty, grazing canapes served alongside sparkling Alta Langa The Guardian aims to publish recipes for sustainable fish. Check ...

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3 d. ago Zara McDermott and Louis Tomlinson to take romance to next level at Christmas after less than a year of dating

THERE’S only one woman Louis Tomlinson wants to snog under the mistletoe this Christmas – as he has invited Zara McDermott to spend the big day with his family.  The couple, who I first revealed started dating in March, will celebrate their first Christmas together at his Hertfordshire home — alongside his son, Freddie, and...

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4 d. ago People are only now realising why Advent calendars have chocolate in them

Today is the day when millions of people start opening their Advent calendars, but they didn't always have chocolate in them. In fact, something unlikely inspired the sweet twist

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5 d. ago Wearable festive knits for Christmas Jumper Day from £16 – that don't look novelty

From Fair Isle knits to sequins done right, we've rounded up the best festive knits to wear this Christmas Jumper day starting from £16

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6 d. ago Octopus Energy boiler switch tip could save you up to '£65 a year'

The energy supplier has shared boiler advice online to help customers reduce heating bills

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6 d. ago Pope visits Istanbul's Blue Mosque at start of day of meetings with Turkey's religious leaders

Pope Leo XIV is visiting Istanbul’s Blue Mosque

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6 d. ago Pope Leo XIV visits Istanbul's Blue Mosque on the second day of his trip to Turkey

Pope Leo XIV has started the second day of his trip to Turkey with a visit to Istanbul’s Blue Mosque

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6 d. ago Octopus and EDF Energy say save up to '£80 per year' with 'simple investment'

Sealing common heat loss areas such as windows, doors, and skirtings can help maintain your home's warmth longer

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7 d. ago Oh yes he is! Kiefer Sutherland dives into the world of panto

Hollywood megastars hit Leeds this year to make Tinsel Town, a feelgood festive comedy about panto. The 24 star, Rebel Wilson and more talk about their addiction to Gregg’s sausage rolls – and epic brawls with Danny DyerTwenty-odd years ago, I binged a TV series on DVD for the first time. At my mate’s house in a village outside Harrogate, I was glued to Jack Bauer shooting his way through 24. We probably only made it to episode six before surrendering to sleep for school the next day.Fast forward to the start of this year, and photos are all over the local news of Kiefer Sutherland out and about in nearby market towns Knaresborough and Wetherby. The real Jack Bauer in Yorkshire! He and Rebel Wilson are in the area making Tinsel Town, a British Christmas film about pantomimes. By March, I am invited to a Leeds studio, where they are filming, and find Sutherland dressed as Buttons on a stage. His glittery eyeshadow shimmers as he smiles and dances to Katy Perry’s Roar with the Cindere...

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7 d. ago A Christmas guru reveals the decorations, toys and gifts that are trending for 2025

Most of us roll our eyes when festive merch appears on shelves in October, so spare a thought for Lisa Cherry who starts prepping for the next Christmas on Boxing Day.

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8 d. ago Denmark sets up ‘night watch’ to monitor Trump since Greenland row

US president’s threat to seize territory prompts intelligence briefings reminiscent of Game of Thrones patrolThe Danish government has set up a “night watch” in the foreign ministry, not to keep out the wildlings and White Walkers like the Night’s Watch of Game of Thrones, but rather to monitor Donald Trump’s pronouncements and movements while Copenhagen sleeps.The night watch starts at 5pm each day and at 7am a report is produced and distributed around the Danish government and relevant departments about what was said and took place, the Politiken newspaper reported. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago England plan extra training sessions in wake of howling first Ashes Test defeat

McCullum books extra time in nets before second TestAustralian captain Cummins may return from injuryA week of inactivity for England’s cricketers will end on Saturday following confirmation of additional training sessions having been scheduled in the wake of their howling eight-wicket defeat to Australia in the first Ashes Test.As reported by the Guardian on Monday, head coach Brendon McCullum has booked extra time in the nets ahead of the day-night second Test that starts in Brisbane on 4 December rather than send any first team players to the two-day England Lions match in Canberra this weekend. Continue reading...

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