18 h. ago Reality TV hierarchy the stars are DESPERATE to keep secret: From the presenter who swapped her Love Island bikini for a Strictly ballgown to the celeb whose lip

Don't be fooled by reality TV stars' endearing personas - the battle for supremacy in the newest of celebrity genres is cut-throat.

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57 h. ago I adore my children. I’m also scared that one day my son will kill me

In the UK, more than 170 women have been murdered by their sons in the past 15 years. An anonymous mother reveals what it is like to be frightened of your child while desperately wanting to support himI am staring at the faces of women on my screen, transfixed by emotions too complex to disentangle; discernible, though, are grief, rage... and fear.For the women pictured are some of the more than 170 who have been killed by their sons in the UK in the past 15 years. Their appalling tragedy – being killed by the person to whom they gave life – has a chilling resonance. Like many of those whose deaths have been highlighted in the 2,000 Women report by the Femicide Census, I am a professional with adored adult children and a close circle of friends. I am also frightened of my son. Continue reading...

Events

2 d. ago ‘Desperate’ son of jailed activist Jimmy Lai seeks meeting with Keir Starmer

Hong Kong journalist is 77, and worries about his health are mounting as his trial nears its endThe son of the jailed Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai has called for an urgent meeting with the UK prime minister, Keir Starmer, saying he was “desperate” as his father’s defence drew to a close in a high-profile trial.Sebastien Lai said a fresh diplomatic push was now needed to free the 77-year-old pro-democracy activist, who holds British citizenship and has been kept behind bars in Hong Kong since December 2020. Continue reading...

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2 d. ago ‘Desperate’ son of Hong Kong’s jailed Jimmy Lai seeks meeting with Keir Starmer

Worries mount for health of media mogul and pro-democracy activist, 77, as his trial nears endThe son of the jailed Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai has called for an urgent meeting with the UK prime minister, Keir Starmer, saying he was “desperate” as his father’s defence drew to a close in a high-profile trial.Sebastien Lai said a fresh diplomatic push was now needed to free the 77-year-old pro-democracy activist, who holds British citizenship and has been kept behind bars in Hong Kong since December 2020. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Starmer could head for White House with Zelensky and Macron in desperate bid to save Western alliance

Keir Starmer is said to be ready to make the trip with the Ukrainian president and Emmanuel Macron as they try to keep Donald Trump on side.

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7 d. ago Yaniré Villegas’ Open Secret to Be Presented at the 2025 London Book Fair and LA Times Festival of Books

Yaniré Villegas’ Open Secret to Be Presented at the 2025 London Book Fair and LA Times Festival of Books  WebWire

Society

9 d. ago The best, worst and most shocking BRIT Awards looks: From Lady Gaga's lace jumpsuit to Rita Ora's Bowie

Yet the excitement occurs before the celebrities have even set foot inside the venue, with everyone desperate to see what the stars are wearing on the red carpet.

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1 week ago PMQs live: Starmer mocks Badenoch’s ‘desperate search for relevance’ in clash over defence spending boost

PM set to discuss increase to 2.5 per cent by 2027

Politics

1 week ago Keir Starmer quietly dismantles Kemi Badenoch's 'desperate search for relevance' with savage putdown

Tory leader Kemi Badenoch tried to claim credit for the PM's plan to boost defence spending - claiming she'd made the suggestion over the weekend and saying it was the quickest response she'd ever had from No10

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2 w. ago Katie Price faces new health fears as star desperately tries for baby number six

Katie Price has spoken candidly about her fears as the former glamour model tries for baby number six, despite worries that her health condition could affect a pregnancy

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2 w. ago Mohamed Salah reveals desperate desire driving Liverpool stars to title glory

Liverpool have one hand on the Premier League trophy after their 2-0 win over Manchester City on Sunday put them 11 points clear of second place Arsenal at the top of the table

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2 w. ago The Traitors star Elin Wyn receives incurable diagnosis after desperately seeking help

Elen Wyn, 25, who featured on the latest series of The Traitors has opened up about the 'debilitating pain' caused by her endometriosis

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2 w. ago The Traitors star receives incurable diagnosis after desperately seeking help for 10 years

The Traitors star Elen Wyn has opened up about her experience being diagnosed with stage four endometriosis after revealing how it spread to her bowel and bladder

Politics

3 w. ago Leaked Love Island texts 'exposed' as Grace's alleged messages shared online

Someone has posted what they’re calling 'the receipts' of the text messages on social media and Grace Jackson appears to speak of her desperation to win Love Island All Stars

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