79 m. ago R Kelly files request for release from prison citing murder plot against him

Singer’s lawyer said Aryan Brotherhood and prison officials were plotting to kill him, and asked for home confinement Attorneys for R&B singer R Kelly have filed an urgent request for his release from federal prison, citing a serious threat to his life. The motion asks that the 58-year-old be placed under home detention due to what they describe as an orchestrated plan to have him killed behind bars.In a filing submitted on Tuesday, Kelly’s legal team claims that his safety is at risk. The motion alleges that three officials from the Bureau of Prisons attempted to recruit another inmate to murder the singer. Continue reading...

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85 m. ago Best celebrity whisky: Top names shaking up the spirits scene

As Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter show storms the capital, we take a look at her whiskey brand and other famous names with a hand in the dram

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95 m. ago Married deputy headteacher had sex with 'love of his life' girl in cupboard at UK school

A deputy headteacher at one of the UK's top schools claimed one of his students was the 'love of his life' after he engaged in sexual relations with her in a cupboard

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99 m. ago Raymond van Barneveld given green light by PDC to go against normal regulations

Darts legend Raymond van Barneveld is relishing taking part in a World Seniors event against some of his old rivals after being granted permission to play by the PDC

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1 hour ago Cruz Beckham 'extends olive branch to Brooklyn' amid family feud

It follows reports that things between the famous clan have become so strained that aspiring chef has said he ‘wants no contact’ with them

Society

1 hour ago Voices: Rachel Reeves sounded like she was fighting for her political life

Delivering her spending review, the chancellor even made her theatrical opposite number look convincing – she needs to rediscover her firebrand energy and win Labour MPs back onside, says John Rentoul

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2 h. ago Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth admits Russia aggressor in Ukraine war but won’t say who he wants to win

Hegseth accused senators of being against ‘peace’ in the three-year-old conflict

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2 h. ago Brian Wilson, visionary creative spirit for the Beach Boys, dies aged 82

Musician, who suffered from mental health problems, wrote and produced the 1966 album Pet Sounds – seen by many as the greatest album of all timeBrian Wilson, the Beach Boys musician, songwriter and producer who created some of history’s most purely beautiful pop music, has died aged 82.In a post shared on Instagram on Wednesday, Wilson’s family wrote: “We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away. We are at a loss for words right now. Please respect our privacy at this time as our family is grieving. We realize that we are sharing our grief with the world. Love & Mercy.” Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Noel Edmonds reveals why all clocks in his house are permanently set to 11:06

The 76-year-old television legend, born in Essex and now living in New Zealand, returns to TV screens this month to share an insight into his new life abroad

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2 h. ago Man left fighting for life after crash as lorry driver arrested

The van driver was airlifted to hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries

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2 h. ago Thomas Tuchel's mum 'repulsed' by Jude Bellingham's behaviour as England suffer fresh blow

Jude Bellingham has a fiery reputation on the pitch and Thomas Tuchel has admitted that even his own mum is not a fan of the Real Madrid star's behaviour at times

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2 h. ago David Harbour reveals why he doesn't date 'normal people' as he moves on after Lily Allen split

The Stranger Things actor, 50, split from Lily Allen, 40, in December after five years of marriage

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3 h. ago Who is Aaron Rodgers married to? What we know about Steelers QB’s secret spouse ‘Brittani’

Rodgers revealed he had a girlfriend named Brittani in December

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3 h. ago 'It took me into the darkest spot of my life': Wynne Evans opens up on Strictly controversy in first TV interview

The Welsh opera singer says he has been left ‘shocked and horrified’ by everything that has transpired over the last six months

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3 h. ago Tuchel admits Bellingham can intimidate teammates and leave his mum a bit repulsed

England coach wants midfielder to channel ‘fire’ correctlyTuchel praises Bellingham’s talent and intelligenceThomas Tuchel has told Jude Bellingham to concentrate on intimidating the opposition rather than his England teammates as he opened up on what it was like to manage one of the game’s “special” talents.The England head coach talked about Bellingham’s “edge”, which can make him erupt during matches – even at colleagues – and come across in a way that “can be a bit repulsive”. Tuchel admitted his mother sometimes had “mixed emotions” when watching Bellingham play. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago England suffer fresh blow as Jude Bellingham's behaviour 'repulses' Thomas Tuchel's mum

England boss Thomas Tuchel has admitted his own mum is often left "repulsed" by Jude Bellingham's behaviour on the pitch as he opened up on the Real Madrid star

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3 h. ago Indiana Jones’ iconic whip among famous movie props up for auction

Many of movies’ most sought-after props are going up for auction, including the Rosebud sled from Citizen Kane

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3 h. ago Chaplain who starred in Channel 4 show Geordie Hospital went 'above and beyond' caring for patients and staff before taking her own life, inquest hears

Katie Watson was found hanging in Jesmond Dene, Newcastle, last September, having suffered long-standing mental health issues which required both community and in-patient treatment.

Science

3 h. ago This cream blush stick is our beauty editors' favourite and its new shade is the best yet

Our beauty team have differing skin types, tones and styles, but there's one beauty product we all love - a dreamy cream blusher - and it's just been made even better

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3 h. ago Sharon Osbourne furiously axes band from Ozzy's farewell gig amid row and 'lies'

Sharon Osbourne has admitted that she was forced to remove a band from Back to the Beginning, a rock music event which will include husband Ozzy's farewell gig with Black Sabbath

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