3 h. ago Inside Isla Fisher’s London townhouse as she opens up on life after divorce

After a difficult couple of years, the actress opens up about rebuilding her life, creating a peaceful new home - and why London feels like the perfect place to start again

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4 h. ago Fishing lures. Pet toys. Art supplies. Advent calendars offer personalized ways to count down

Advent and other countdown calendars have evolved from simple candy-filled boxes to creative outlets for artists and brands

Politics

6 h. ago It is time for Labour to get a grip and stop this juvenile leadership farce

Editorial: Not a single job would be created, asylum hotel closed or pound knocked off the national debt by ousting Keir Starmer – it is time for the Labour Party to act like adults if it is to stop Nigel Farage from marching into No 10

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8 h. ago Popular food influencer Michael Duarte shot dead three days after wedding anniversary

The content creator had over 800,000 TikTok followers and was known for cooking videos

Society

8 h. ago 'Characterful, blank canvas renovation project' in Blantyre going under hammer

The run-down, traditional, two-bedroom, semi-detached house on Hamilton Drive will part of a livestream auction.

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8 h. ago Rebecca Adlington and Georgia Jones kick off Christmas at LEGO’s new Covent Garden wonderland

They joined local families as some of the first to explore the immersive pop-up, which blends hands-on creativity with a dash of holiday magic

Politics

9 h. ago Huge expansion of walking and cycling routes planned around town centre

The aim is to create a ‘connected network of walking and cycling routes’ to key locations

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10 h. ago Aurora australis: southern lights seen across Australia amid severe solar storm

Phenomenon enjoyed from Victoria to New Zealand after a severe solar storm created perfect conditions Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSkywatchers were treated to a celestial delight on Wednesday evening, with a severe solar storm making it possible to view the southern lights across large parts of Australia and New ZealandAn intense geomagnetic storm, caused by several powerful bursts of energy from the sun, has led the Bureau of Meteorology’s space weather forecasting centre to issue an aurora alert for “mid to southern parts of Australia”. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Southern lights seen across Australia amid severe solar storm

Phenomenon enjoyed from Victoria to New Zealand after a severe solar storm created perfect conditionsStunning aurora australis lights up sky above New Zealand and Australia after ‘cannibal’ solar stormSkywatchers were treated to a celestial delight on Wednesday evening, with a severe solar storm making it possible to view the southern lights across large parts of Australia and New Zealand.A severe solar storm had paved the way for the spectacular display of aurora australis, particularly in Victoria, and as far north as the Blue Mountains where there were reports of the lights over the Three Sisters near Katoomba. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Artist who created Chicago’s ‘Bean’ sculpture laments his work being used in CBP photos: ‘I find it utterly horrific’

Anish Kapoor called the decision to pose outside of his iconic sculpture a ‘self-congratulatory photo-op’

Culture

11 h. ago Balmain hires Antonin Tron, moving brand from celebrity flash to fabric

Balmain has named French designer Antonin Tron as its new creative director

Politics

11 h. ago Wes Streeting says ‘I’m not running a job creation scheme’ as he cuts 18,000 NHS jobs

Major NHS restructure explained as Health Secretary Wes Streeting scraps NHS England and merges back office functions into his government department

Politics

12 h. ago 8 ways to stay social after retiring – and why it’s important

Staying socially connected in retirement provides a sense of purpose and helps create a strong support system.

Politics

12 h. ago Thomas Tuchel: England squad creating ‘brotherhood’ ahead of World Cup

Tuchel says players are building ‘strong bond’ that ‘everybody wants to join’

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12 h. ago The common social media security measure that creates a treasure trove for hackers

Age verification checks for the UK were brought in by Discord in order to comply with the Online Safety Act

Events

13 h. ago Malice's Jack Whitehall opens up on playing psychopath after becoming a new dad

EXCLUSIVE: Malice creator James Wood shared why the comedian was the "perfect" casting choice

Events

13 h. ago Michael Jackson's daughter has 'hole' deformity inside face from drug use

Michael Jackson's only daughter Paris has shown fans the inside of her face, which exposed a large "hole" that creates a "really loud whistle" noise when she breathes

Events

13 h. ago There is so much more to the stellar City than a crude count of the IPO tally

The rise of private equity and technology-led, asset-light firms means much of today’s value creation now happens outside the public markets

Politics

13 h. ago Stop magpies from 'bullying' robins out of your garden with simple hack

Magpies are the bullies of the bird world and can often keep other smaller feathered creatures from entering your garden

Politics

14 h. ago Don’t pour that olive brine down the drain – it’s a flavour bomb | Waste not

There’s more to that salty umami aroma than kickstarting a dirty martini. Use it to give your focaccia a perfect flavourful crustWhen I taste-tested olives for the food filter column a few months ago, it reminded me that the brine is an ingredient in its own right. This intensely savoury liquid adds umami depth to whatever it touches, and, beyond seasoning soups and stews, it can also be used to make salamoia, the aromatic brine that’s traditionally used to top focaccia and create that perfect salty crust. Continue reading...

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