53 m. ago BBC Escape to the Country couple from Australia left 'speechless' minutes into Wye Valley viewing

Escape to the Country host Sonali Shah was showing a British couple relocating from Tasmania properties in Gloucestershire - before a show 'first'

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96 m. ago ITV The Chase to undergo major change for first time in show's history in huge revamp

ITV's The Chase is set to undergo a major change as it prepares to spice up its questions with a new format.

Culture

1 hour ago French surgeon accused of abusing 299 patients, mostly children, says he did ‘hideous things’

Joël Le Scouarnec tells court on first day of trial he will take responsibility for his actionsA 74-year-old surgeon accused of abusing 299 people, most of them children, while they were anaesthetised or recovering from operations has told a French court he did “hideous things” and is prepared to take responsibility for them.Joël Le Scouarnec is accused of raping or sexually abusing the victims, whose average age was 11, during a 30-year career, and detailing the abuse in notebooks. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Thinking of buying an iPhone 16e? These four phones offer more for your money

You can snag a new or refurbished flagship from last year for the same price as the £599 iPhone - and even less

Economics

2 h. ago Lester Holt makes shock announcement that he is leaving NBC Nightly News after 10 years

The veteran anchor has been behind the anchor’s desk of the network’s flagship nightly news broadcast since 2015

Events

2 h. ago Royal aide at centre of Meghan Markle 'bullying' row's three

Jason Knauf, who worked at Kensington Palace, for both the Prince and Princess of Wales as well as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, has spoken out publicly in an extraordinary TV interview

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2 h. ago What is the relationship like with Prince Harry and Donald Trump? British royal's US visa row explained

Prince and president back on each other’s radars over visa issues

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2 h. ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Carlos Gu says 'I'm off' as Amy Dowden shares reality behind move

The pair are currently preparing for the first ever headline tour, Reborn, which kicks off in a matter of weeks

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2 h. ago Now Meghan is accused of ripping off Pamela Anderson: Fans claim trailer for royal's Netflix series is a 'straight copy' of 2024 promo for Baywatch star's lifestyle show

Pamela's cooking show launches this week - but some fans have been left outraged on the Hollywood icon's behalf after spotting the similarities between the trailers for her series and Meghan's.

Culture

3 h. ago Royal aide who accused Meghan Markle of bullying staff says he ‘wouldn’t change anything’

Meghan Markle was accused of bullying in an email written by Jason Knauf that was leaked in 2021 - an allegation a spokesperson for the Duchess strenuously denied

Politics

3 h. ago Direct trainline to sunny European city planned in St Pancras expansion

A new direct train service from St Pancras International could stretch as far as Milan in Italy, as the station prepares for a major expansion to accommodate three times as many passengers per hour

Politics

4 h. ago Lindt's new flagship store will have a unique feature that showcases London

'This wonderful new store will be a feast and vision for the senses, featuring a beautifully designed interior that pays homage to our chocolate's heritage'

Politics

4 h. ago Why Chinese warships have got these Western countries so rattled

China’s live firing exercises caused flights between the two countries to be diverted

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4 h. ago Cousin of reigning Miss Scotland 'overcome with emotion' after inspiring MS charity awareness

As Amy Scott prepares to represent Scotland at the Miss World competition final in India on May 31, the cousins have spoken about their special relationship, the impact of Rhyiza’s MS, and the importance of raising awareness of the condition.

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4 h. ago Royal Navy flagship sails to prepare ahead of deployment to Australia

HMS Prince of Wales left Portsmouth Naval Base for ‘pre-deployment training’ and to collect stores.

Politics

4 h. ago Lindt’s central London chocolate ‘paradise’ opening date revealed

The flagship Piccadilly location will feature three master chocolatiers working in-store and the UK’s largest Lindt pick and mix

Politics

5 h. ago Former EastEnders star James Bye to play Mr Darcy in new stage production

Known for portraying Martin Fowler in BBC’s EastEnders, James Bye will play Mr Darcy in the stage adaptation of PD James’ Death Comes To Pemberley.

Politics

5 h. ago Chocolate giant to open new ‘paradise’ flagship London store

The store, in London’s Picadilly, will be the home of the UK’s largest Lindt pick and mix

Politics

5 h. ago Lindt are opening a flagship London store and promise it’s a chocolate ‘paradise’

The store, in London’s Picadilly, will be the home of the UK’s largest Lindt pick and mix

Politics

6 h. ago Netanyahu ‘preparing atmosphere’ to return to war with Gaza, says Hamas official – Middle East crisis live

Hamas official Basem Naim says Benjamin Netanyahu ‘intentionally sabotaging’ peace deal According to a report from Hebrew media outlet Ynet, Israel has told international mediators that it will release more than 600 Palestinian prisoners who were initially scheduled for release on Saturday if Hamas returns four bodies today without any ceremony. The Guardian has not confirmed this report.Israel suspended the handover of 620 Palestinians it was due to free from its prisons on Saturday, putting the ceasefire agreement in jeopardy after Benjamin Netanyahu criticised what he called “disgraceful ceremonies that dishonour our hostages and the cynical use of hostages for propaganda”.We have fulfilled all our obligations according to the deal.Unfortunately, all the time Netanyahu and his government have been trying to undermine and sabotage the deal.They have committed a lot of violations – killed more than 100 Palestinians, prevented most of the basic needs of the Palestinians to enter the...

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