32 m. ago Lily Allen wows in a sheer dress at The Hunger Games: On Stage premiere night amid album success detailing messy split from ex

The singer, 40, looked incredible in a sheer black dress and Louboutin heels as she arrived at the Troubadour Theatre in London's Canary Wharf on Wednesday.

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96 m. ago Adele to make her acting debut alongside Hollywood stars Aaron Taylor

The Hello singer, 37, will swap the stage for the studio as she signs up to star in fashion designer Tom Ford's new flick.

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1 hour ago Akon thrown in Georgia jail after being arrested on outstanding warrant

‘Locked Up’ singer was released after six hours

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2 h. ago The Guardian view on special Trump treatment for Hungary: roll on the next election | Editorial

As polls suggest that Viktor Orbán’s authoritarian rule is under threat, Brussels can only wait and hopeDuring the US presidential election campaign of 2016, Viktor Orbán was the only European Union leader to back Donald Trump. Which was hardly surprising. Whether in relation to the the normalisation of great replacement theory, or the bullying and harassment of the media, Mr Orbán more or less wrote the playbook for the Maga movement. The former White House strategist Steve Bannon has eulogised Hungary’s prime minister as the “Trump before Trump”.Last week, ahead of crucial Hungarian elections in less than six months’ time, the US president returned some political favours. As Mr Orbán seeks a fifth consecutive term presiding over a nation which he boasts of having turned into an illiberal democracy, his Fidesz party trails in the polls. As well as a few signed Maga baseball caps, an Orbán visit to Washington yielded considerably more valuable pre-election gifts. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Rising Welsh talent mentored by Leigh Halfpenny finds his voice among stars

Leigh Halfpenny is shaping the next generation of goal kickers

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2 h. ago Historic Greater Manchester pub set to open 'first' Christmas ice rink and festive market

The Christmas market will feature more than 20 stalls offering seasonal treats, handmade gifts, jewellery, and festive bakes

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3 h. ago FTSE 100 hits new high on electricity generator SSE spark and gold gains

The FTSE 100 index closed up 11.82 points, or 0.1%, at 9,911.42, a record closing peak.

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3 h. ago The most downloaded country song in the US right now was made by AI

Billboard called Breaking Rust a ‘virtual act’

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3 h. ago 'They treated me like a slave, got kicks out of mistreating the patients

As he remembers that fateful night, Frank Bruno's voice drops. His shoulders lift slightly, as though bracing. The hands that had once thrown punches capable of stopping men cold now fidget in his lap.

Science

4 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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4 h. ago New Netflix series pays homage to 2003 Tom Cruise film that jumpstarted other stars’ Hollywood careers

Every person in the series, even in crowded battle scenes, is human and not computer-generated

Culture

4 h. ago Beverley Knight says Windrush generation has been treated ‘abysmally’

‘I don’t think they have really been recognised traditionally, the music was sidelined on radio,’ says singer

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4 h. ago Swap traditional Christmas crackers and baubles for these beauty alternatives

These little treats might look dainty, but don’t be fooled - they pack serious beauty power inside

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4 h. ago Budget 2025 could lead to 'biggest loss of pubs in a generation' without action

Pub landlords warn the pub industry is at risk of "dying" after an "astronomical" rise in costs for pubs and brewers ahead of Rachel Reeves unveiling the Budget

Economics

4 h. ago ‘The numbers just don’t check out’: Economists rip Trump’s $2,000 tariff revenue plan

President Donald Trump has promised Americans that they’ll receive a $2,000 check from revenue generated by his controversial tariffs — but financial experts say the numbers just don’t add up.

Economics

5 h. ago Northern Lights will shine across much of the UK TONIGHT amid the largest geomagnetic storm in over two decades... will YOU be able to spot the aurora?

Skygazers could be treated to a rare display of the Northern Lights tonight thanks to a 'severe' geomagnetic storm triggered by the Sun.

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5 h. ago Bill Foley sells Hibs stake as Ian Gordon reveals reason for Black Knight Group split

Thew Bournemouth owner had previously revealed disagreements with club chiefs over football decisions

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5 h. ago Missouri’s sports betting market could generate over $3bn in first year

Sports betting will become legal in the Show Me State on December 1

Economics

6 h. ago Humans can no longer distinguish AI music from real music, study finds

New survey finds 97 per cent of people failed to distinguish AI-generated tracks

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6 h. ago Beverley Knight says Windrush generation has been treated ‘abysmally’ by ‘successive governments’

‘I don’t think they have really been recognised traditionally, the music was sidelined on radio,’ says singer

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