4 d. ago Queen Mary of Denmark dons daring ensemble to visit the Global Fashion Summit in Copenhagen

Queen Mary of Denmark cut a stylish figure during a visit to the Global Fashion Summit in Copenhagen this morning. The Queen, 53, put her best fashion foot forward as she arrived at DR Concert Hall.

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4 d. ago Easy and tasty three ingredient shortbread recipe ready in just over half an hour

Shortbread is a beloved Scottish treat said to date back to Mary Queen of Scots, and a simple three-ingredient recipe now makes it easy to enjoy year-round

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8 d. ago Are there billions more people on earth than we thought? If so, it’s no bad thing | Jonathan Kennedy

A study suggests the global population has been undercounted – but we shouldn’t let the overpopulation alarmists win the argumentAccording to the UN, the world’s population stands at just over 8.2 billion. However, a recent study suggests the figure could be hundreds of millions or even billions higher. This news might sound terrifying, but it is important to remember that anxieties about overpopulation are rarely just about the numbers. They reflect power struggles over which lives matter, who is a burden or a threat and ultimately what the future should look like.The world’s population reached 1 billion just after the turn of the 19th century. The number of people on the planet then began to grow exponentially, doubling to 2 billion by about 1925 and again to 4 billion about 50 years later. On 15 November 2022, the UN announced the birth of the eight billionth human.Jonathan Kennedy teaches politics and global health at Queen Mary University of London, and is the author of Pathoge...

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8 d. ago French Open: Alcaraz beats Dzumhur, Rybakina sets up Swiatek clash – as it happened

Elena Rybakina demolished Jelena Ostapenko while Carlos Alcaraz surprisingly dropped a set against Damir DzumhurXheng goes through, having beaten Mboko 6-3 6-4. Amanda Anisimova, the American is involved in a ding dong with Denmark’s Clara Tauson. The first set went to Anismova 7-6, and it’s 3-3 in the second set.Sabalenka claims the first set, having swiftly pulled her game back together after losing those two games. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago French Open: Alcaraz in action, Rybakina sets up Swiatek clash – live

Live Roland Garros updates from 10am BSTWhy not email Tom with thoughts on the actionXheng goes through, having beaten Mboko 6-3 6-4. Amanda Anisimova, the American is involved in a ding dong with Denmark’s Clara Tauson. The first set went to Anismova 7-6, and it’s 3-3 in the second set.Sabalenka claims the first set, having swiftly pulled her game back together after losing those two games. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago French Open: Rybakina sets up Swiatek clash, Alcaraz to come on day six – live

Live Roland Garros updates from 10am BSTWhy not email Tom with thoughts on the actionXheng goes through, having beaten Mboko 6-3 6-4. Amanda Anisimova, the American is involved in a ding dong with Denmark’s Clara Tauson. The first set went to Anismova 7-6, and it’s 3-3 in the second set.Sabalenka claims the first set, having swiftly pulled her game back together after losing those two games. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago French Open day six: Paolini and Rybakina in action, Swiatek and Sabalenka advance – live

Live Roland Garros updates from 10am BSTWhy not email Luke with thoughts on the actionXheng goes through, having beaten Mboko 6-3 6-4. Amanda Anisimova, the American is involved in a ding dong with Denmark’s Clara Tauson. The first set went to Anismova 7-6, and it’s 3-3 in the second set.Sabalenka claims the first set, having swiftly pulled her game back together after losing those two games. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago French Open 2025: Swiatek, Rune and Sabalenka all advance on day six – live

Live Roland Garros updates from 10am BSTWhy not email Tom with thoughts on the actionXheng goes through, having beaten Mboko 6-3 6-4. Amanda Anisimova, the American is involved in a ding dong with Denmark’s Clara Tauson. The first set went to Anismova 7-6, and it’s 3-3 in the second set.Sabalenka claims the first set, having swiftly pulled her game back together after losing those two games. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago French Open 2025: Swiatek and Rune in action, Sabalenka wins on day six – live

Live Roland Garros updates from 10am BSTWhy not email Tom with thoughts on the actionXheng goes through, having beaten Mboko 6-3 6-4. Amanda Anisimova, the American is involved in a ding dong with Denmark’s Clara Tauson. The first set went to Anismova 7-6, and it’s 3-3 in the second set.Sabalenka claims the first set, having swiftly pulled her game back together after losing those two games. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Fraudster who was found to have killed his wife for a £4.4million insurance payout years after being cleared of murder is jailed... but not for her death

Paula Leeson drowned in the swimming pool at a remote holiday cottage in Denmark booked by her husband Donald McPherson for a summer break in 2017.

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1 week ago Man found to have killed millionaire wife sentenced to two years in jail for contempt

Donald McPherson was found to have unlawfully killed his wife

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1 week ago The deeper reason why Queen Mary is embracing a very specific rule from Kate Middleton's style playbook

Princess Kate and Queen Mary of Denmark are among the most fashionable modern royals. But a recent change in Kate's outfits may also be impacting Mary's style.

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1 week ago The new picture of Queen Mary and King Frederik on his birthday that speaks volumes about their marriage

King Frederik X of Denmark celebrated his 57th birthday yesterday on the balcony at Amalienborg Palace. But royal watchers' couldn't help but notice the way the King interacted with his wife, Queen Mary

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2 w. ago Improved breast screening could detect extra 3,500 cancers a year in UK – study

During a clinical trial using additional scans, an extra 85 cancers were found.

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3 w. ago Inside Queen Mary's love for a specific type of fashion accessory

Queen Mary's love for a particular accessory has left her the envy of thousands of women... and may well have caught the eye of Meghan Markle this week.

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3 w. ago Historic Scottish border town rich in legacy and once home to Mary Queen of Scots

A picturesque town long seen as Scotland’s historic gateway, it is rich in history and surrounded by stunning natural beauty.

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4 w. ago Watch: Keir Starmer arrives in Kyiv for historic joint visit with global leaders

Watch the moment the UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Kyiv alongside the leaders of France, Germany, and Poland—the first time leaders from all four nations have travelled to Ukraine together. Their historic visit marks a unified call for peace as the war continues.

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