2 h. ago Celebrities you WON'T believe are the same age in these shocking pictures

Looks can be deceiving, it's sometimes hard to discern exactly how old an actor, musician or presenter is just by watching them on the television.

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2 h. ago Home and Away star's heartbreaking last message to daughter as he dies from cancer

Former Home and Away star, Julian McMahon, shared a heartwarming public exchange with his lookalike daughter Madison Elizabeth just a few months before his shocking death aged just 56

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3 h. ago Read Julian McMahon's heartwarming final public message to his lookalike daughter Madison

Julian McMahon and his lookalike daughter Madison Elizabeth had a heartwarming public exchange just a few months before his shocking death, aged 56.

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4 h. ago Texas flooding latest: desperate search for survivors after dozens killed and girls at summer camp missing

At least 24 people have died amid torrential rains and dozens of people at an all-girls summer camp are among those still missingThe Associated Press reports on the rescue operation by Texas Game Wardens at Camp Mystic on Friday afternoon and evacuated campers who had sheltered on higher ground. Elinor Lester, 13, said she was evacuated with her cabinmates by helicopter after wading through floodwaters. She recalled startling awake around 1.30 am as thunder crackled and water pelted the cabin windows. Lester was among the older girls housed on elevated ground known as Senior Hill. Cabins housing the younger campers, who can start attending at age eight, are situated along the riverbanks and were the first to flood, she said. Campers in lower cabins sought shelter up the hill. By morning, they had no food, power or running water, she said. When rescuers arrived, Lester said they tied a rope for the girls to hold as they walked across a bridge with floodwaters whipping up around their...

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4 h. ago Charmed and Nip/Tuck star Julian McMahon dies aged 56 as heartbroken wife shares tribute

Charmed and Nip/Tuck actor Julian McMahon has sadly died at the age of 56 following a private battle with cancer, his heartbroken wife has confirmed in a statement

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5 h. ago 'This sunglasses storage hack is my secret to keeping glasses safe and organised while travelling'

The Saint and Sofia sunglasses organiser lets you store up to five pairs of sunglasses in one place and then rolls up into a travel case that can be laid flat or hung up

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5 h. ago Zara at 50: how the brand rose to the top – and what it’s doing to stay there

As fashion empire hits middle age, it’s cutting costs and closing stores, shifting to larger outlets and new productsIn Arteixo, northern Spain, workers are putting the final touches to a gigantic white box of a building, fixing windows and planting greenery in the new global headquarters of the fashion brand Zara, which turned 50 this year.The site, complete with a private high street where the retailer will test out its latest store concepts, is not far from the small store on the corner of a nondescript street in the centre of nearby La Coruña where, in 1975, Amancio Ortega opened his first fashion store. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago My mum wrote a letter in defence of a family friend she thought had been wrongly accused of sexual abuse

Rachael Smith, 23, from Hertfordshire, was preyed upon at the tender age of three by evil predator, Steven Freitas, 34, who raped and sexually assaulted her for three years.

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6 h. ago In Djokovic’s sunset years, he loves what he does and still wants to be loved | Kevin Mitchell

Since the first time I saw Djokovic win at Wimbledon, in 2011, he has carried himself with the air of a born championMoments after he had beaten Dan Evans in almost perfunctory style on Centre Court to advance to the third round of the championships for a record 19th time, Novak Djokovic bumped into an old friend in the corridor on the way to his own match.“Good day at the office?” Gaël Monfils inquired, smiling as old pros do. The French veteran paused before heading for Court 18 and a much smaller audience, adding: “At this age, we need these types of days.” Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Owning dog or cat could preserve some brain functions as we age, study says

Fish or bird ownership showed no significant link to slower cognitive decline in study with implications for ageing societiesAs Britain’s population ages and dementia rates climb, scientists may have found an unexpected ally in the fight against cognitive decline.Cats and dogs may be exercising more than just your patience: they could be keeping parts of your brain ticking over too. In a potential breakthrough for preventive health, researchers have found that owning a four-pawed friend is linked to slower cognitive decline by potentially preserving specific brain functions as we grow older. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Chelsea's Pedro Neto fights back tears as he pays tribute to friend Diogo Jota at Club World Cup after Liverpool star's tragic death at the age of 28

Chelsea and Palmeiras observed a period of silence in honour of Diogo Jota ahead of kick-off in Friday night's FIFA Club World Cup quarter-final in Philadelphia.

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12 h. ago Julian McMahon dead at 56: How Home and Away star broke through Hollywood to star alongside Nicholas Cage one month before he passed

Julian McMahon, the beloved Aussie actor, who became a household name in the likes of Nip/Tuck and FBI Most Wanted, was working in Hollywood until he died, age 56.

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12 h. ago Jose Mourinho pays emotional tribute to Diogo Jota after his tragic death at the age of 28

Jota, 28, and his brother Andre Silva, 26, died in a car crash in northern Spain early on Thursday morning after a tyre on Jota's Lamborghini is believed to have blown out while overtaking.

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14 h. ago Oasis pay touching tribute to Diogo Jota during iconic song on opening night of their reunion tour after Liverpool star died age 28

Jota, 28, and his brother Andre, 26 - also a footballer, who played for Portuguese second division side Penafiel - both died on Thursday following a tragic car crash in Spain.

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14 h. ago Charmed and Fantastic Four star Julian McMahon dies from cancer aged 56 as wife pays tribute

Charmed actor Julian McMahon has died at the age of 56 after a private battle with cancer, with his wife Kelly Paniagua leading tributes to the 'beloved' performer

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15 h. ago Fantastic Four star Julian McMahon dies of cancer aged 56 as wife pays tribute

Julian McMahon, also known for his roles in Charmed and Nip/Tuck, has died at the age of 56 following a battle with cancer.

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16 h. ago England v India: third women’s T20 cricket international – as it happened

Sophia Dunkley and Danni Wyatt-Hodge impress with the bat as England secure final ball win against India 5th over: England 34-0 (Dunkley 23, Wyatt-Hodge 9) Shree Charani into the attack with her left-arm spin. Dunkley picks up four over midwicket and then plays an absolute doozy of a straight drive for SIX! That was a really excellent shot, Dunkley held the pose and rightly so.4th over: England 22-0 (Dunkley 11, Wyatt-Hodge 9) Deepti Sharma into the attack, she whirls through an over in double quick time for the cost of just two singles. Quiet start for England, they might chance their arm a bit now. Continue reading...

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16 h. ago Smallville and Blue Bloods composer Mark Snow dies at 78: 15

Mark Snow, the composer known for his work on numerous hit television shows, has died at age 78.

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18 h. ago Thomas Partey: the former Arsenal midfielder facing five rape charges

Ghanaian left club this week after playing a central role in Premier League title challenges under Mikel ArtetaFor the first time since Thomas Partey left his home town of Krobo Odumase in eastern Ghana at the age of 11, he woke on Tuesday without a club. Three days later the midfielder, who had departed Arsenal after his contract expired, was charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.What happens next with Partey’s career will be determined by the outcome of legal proceedings scheduled to start with his appearance at Westminster magistrates court on 5 August. The allegations relate to three women who reported incidents between 2021 and 2022. Partey denies all the charges and “welcomes the opportunity to finally clear his name”, his lawyer said. Continue reading...

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20 h. ago Wales set sights high to show they belong among elite at Euro 2025

Amid the mountain metaphors, head coach Rhian Wilkinson says her players are ready for opener against the NetherlandsLucerne is noted primarily for its majestic lake and gorgeous medieval city centre, but it is also a part of central Switzerland where gently rolling hills give way to jagged Alpine peaks. For Wales, this tourist magnet marks the potentially awkward junction between the heady optimism of an exhilarating journey towards their first major tournament and the reality of the formidable challenge posed by Saturday’s opening match against the Netherlands.Perhaps appropriately, Mount Pilatus towers above Stadion Allmend where Wales kick-off their Group D campaign. But the good news for their fans is that Rhian Wilkinson, the head coach, believes mountains are there for climbing. Indeed, Wilkinson clambered up Snowdon before announcing her squad for the tournament on the mountain’s summit last month. Continue reading...

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