84 m. ago ‘He massages Trump’s basest instincts’: why is Fifa’s Gianni Infantino cosying up to the US president?

For a man who insists football isn’t political, the Fifa boss is putting a lot of effort into into courting the most divisive politician on EarthGianni Infantino was 18 years old the first time he ran for office. It was a presidential election at FC Brig-Glis, the local amateur football club in the small Swiss town where he grew up. Running against two older men, and with no discernible footballing record of his own, the little red-haired kid with freckles was, unsurprisingly, the rank outsider in the race.But he had a vision. He had a ferocious work ethic, boundless enthusiasm, well-established networks in the town’s Italian immigrant community. And even at this tender age, he had a flair for an eye-catching scheme. To the shock of many veterans at the club, Infantino surged to victory: partly on the back of his pledge to attract new sponsors and revenue streams, and partly on something more tangible. Infantino promised that if he won, his mother Maria would wash all the players’ k...

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84 m. ago Serial killer with horror method for killing women with same name still walking free

In 1990s Lisbon, Portugal, police were baffled when three sex workers all called Maria were killed with the same brutal pattern - and the killer was never caught

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84 m. ago 'Ripper' serial killer who disembowelled women with chilling thing in common still walks free

Three women named Maria were murdered in 1990s Lisbon by a serial killer who was never caught. All victims were sex workers in their twenties with brown hair who were strangled, disembowelled and had organs removed.

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84 m. ago Serial killer who disembowelled women with same name still free

In the 1990s, three women named Maria were killed in Lisbon in a brutal manner where their bodies were disembowelled and their organs removed. Police believe they were the work of a 'Ripper' who was never caught

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2 h. ago Loose Women's Katie Piper's festive chaos starts in November 'I make a list on WhatsApp'

EXCLUSIVE: As she becomes the face of Oxfam's 2025 Christmas campaign, Loose Women presenter Katie Piper opens up about family traditions and teaching her daughters about privilege

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2 h. ago Swiss voters consider whether women, like all male citizens, must do national service

Swiss voters are deciding whether women should be required to do national service like men

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3 h. ago Anger at surge in private rent costs across Scotland as one area soars by 16% in a single year

Concerns that rent cap will have limited impact

Economics

3 h. ago I want be a single mum, but feel envious of peers with partners | Annalisa Barbieri

It is good that you are getting expert counselling, but seeking support from other solo mums might be helpful tooI am a very lucky person who has a huge amount to be happy and grateful for. But although I have many excellent friendships, I have had very few romantic relationships. I am now 36 and after 10 years of giving dating a real “go”, I have decided to become a single mum by choice. This has been a very positive decision for me and I am excited about the journey. During a pre-screening psychological counselling session, the psychologist spoke about the grief many women in my shoes experience as a result of not having the family they’d hoped for. Although I was aware of this and have worked extensively on self-acceptance with my own therapist, I now feel deep sadness and regret at being unable to have formed a relationship with someone who wanted to have children with me. In my friends and colleagues groups, this sets me apart from most women my age. I am envious...

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3 h. ago I want be a single mum, but feel envious of peers with partners | Ask Annalisa Barbieri

It is good that you are getting expert counselling, but seeking support from other solo mums might be helpful tooI am a very lucky person who has a huge amount to be happy and grateful for. But although I have many excellent friendships, I have had very few romantic relationships. I am now 36 and after 10 years of giving dating a real “go”, I have decided to become a single mum by choice. This has been a very positive decision for me and I am excited about the journey. During a pre-screening psychological counselling session, the psychologist spoke about the grief many women in my shoes experience as a result of not having the family they’d hoped for. Although I was aware of this and have worked extensively on self-acceptance with my own therapist, I now feel deep sadness and regret at being unable to have formed a relationship with someone who wanted to have children with me. In my friends and colleagues groups, this sets me apart from most women my age. I am envious...

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4 h. ago Family of murdered Claire Inglis demand John Swinney release Crown Office report into failures

Following Claire's death an expert social work report was commissioned into the case which found the 28-year-old and her son were “invisible in the system”.

Society

5 h. ago Rising Tide protest: climate activists stop three ships from entering world’s largest coal port in Newcastle

Australian campaigners demand Albanese government cancel planned fossil fuel projects and tax existing operations at 78%Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastActivists have blocked two more coal ships from entering the Port of Newcastle on the fourth day of the Rising Tide protests, bringing the total number of ships turned around by campaigners this weekend to three.Thousands of people have gathered at Rising Tide’s annual climate protest at the world’s largest coal port. The blockade began on Thursday and will continue until Tuesday. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Greggs customers spend more if store is playing classical music, researchers discover

He may be one of the world's best-selling musicians - but you might not find Phil Collins's songs playing in Greggs.

Economics

10 h. ago Strictly spoiler leaves fans 'absolutely devastated' as they demand second opinion

Strictly Come Dancing 2025 is flying by, and another star will be shown leaving the BBC series on Sunday night, filmed on Saturday, but the leak has already revealed who left

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10 h. ago I'm A Celebrity's Alex Scott reveals she is leaving Australia early to be with her girlfriend Jess Glynne

Alex Scott is leaving the I'm A Celebrity process early to fly back to the UK and be with her partner Jess Glynne as she copes with her mother's brain surgery.

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10 h. ago Women Photographers 1900 to 1975: A Legacy of Light – in pictures

The new National Gallery of Victoria exhibition honours the wide-ranging photographic practices of more than 80 female artists working between 1900 and 1975. Women Photographers 1900–1975: A Legacy of Light is open now until May 2026 Continue reading...

Culture

10 h. ago Lucky football fan turns £1 into £16,000 after winning insane 19

A football fan has pulled off the bet of their life after banking £16,123.48 from just a £1 stake on a 19-leg accumulator. The extraordinary win saw Sky Bet pay out the massive sum to a lucky customer.

Economics

10 h. ago Olivia Attwood 'defeated' by mystery illness as doctors issue warning

Olivia Attwood couldn't be on Loose Women yesterday as she felt unwell - and after apologising to fans, she shared a health update, saying she needs to rest for 24 hours

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10 h. ago I'm A Celeb viewers brand Vogue Williams 'Superwoman' as gym loving model 'smashes' brutal 'Total Wipeout style' trial

The model, 40, came face-to-face with the Wrecking Balls of Rage, which saw her fight her way through a slime covered obstacle course.

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10 h. ago I'm A Celeb viewers brand Vogue Williams 'Superwoman' after the gym loving model 'smashes' brutal 'Total Wipeout style' trial: 'She puts everyone else to shame!'

The model, 40, came face-to-face with the Wrecking Balls of Rage, which saw her fight her way through a slime covered obstacle course.

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10 h. ago ITV I'm A Celebrity fans 'spot' Martin Kemp issue as they make the same demand

I'm A Celebrity viewers are rallying for Martin Kemp after a 'snub' in the latest episode of the ITV show.

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