64 m. ago Alternative for Germany set to make gains as Germany goes to the polls

Friedrich Merz’s Christian Democrats are poised to win, as the Social Democratic Party faces its worst result since 1887

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64 m. ago Discontented Germany votes in an election with economy, migration and far

German voters are choosing their new government in an election dominated by worries about the years-long stagnation of Europe’s biggest economy, pressure to curb migration and growing uncertainty over the future of Ukraine and Europe’s alliance with the United States

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5 h. ago The REAL reasons so many showbiz wives stand by husbands accused of sexual harassment: Friends of couples reveal all to KATIE HIND... and tell why many will think them 'deeply misguided'

At her recent 50th birthday party in London 's exclusive Soho House, Gino D'Acampo's wife, Jessica, was spotted in deep conversation with Phillip Schofield 's spouse, Stephanie Lowe.

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6 h. ago iPhone designer still asks: ‘I wonder what Steve Jobs would do?’ – despite being told not to

Jony Ive, the man behind the look of Apple’s iconic brands says the firm’s co-founder specifically asked him not to consider ‘what Steve would do’Sir Jony Ive, the innovative designer of Apple’s iMac, iPhone and Apple Watch, and a close friend and ­collaborator of the late Steve Jobs, says he still often asks himself: “I wonder what Steve would do?”Ive told BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs on Sunday that he does so despite the fact that Jobs had specifically told him not to before his death in 2011, aged 56. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Independent Spirit Awards 2025: Jesse Eisenberg brings Emma Stone to tears in gushing speech

The two movie stars acted together in the rollicking 2009 comedy Zombieland and have remained personal friends in the years since.

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6 h. ago Ed Sheeran fans stunned as Hollywood star makes unlikely appearance at football match

The A-list of music and acting collided when Ed Sheeran and Rupert Grint buddied up to watch their opposing football teams Ipswich and Tottenham, and fans all said the same thing about the surprise friendship

Sport

8 h. ago Brit WAGs deliver damning verdict on UK fellas on smell, reliability and the dog

A fifth of women said their four-legged friend was better at ‘cheering them up’ (21%) while another fifth (21%) said their pet was more ‘thoughtful’ than their other half

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10 h. ago 'Utterly devastated' Tommy Sheridan hails 'wonderful' big sister after tragic death

"She was a wonderful sister. A great auntie. A cherished friend. And a valued workmate. We love you with all our hearts."

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10 h. ago CPAC: Donald Trump fantatics demand he be allowed to run for unprecedented third term

The fringes of the conference were abuzz with support for Trump to be allowed to serve a third term in office - something the President has repeatedly joked about

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10 h. ago CPAC: Donald Trump fanatics demand he be allowed to run for unprecedented third term

The fringes of the conference were abuzz with support for Trump to be allowed to serve a third term in office - something the President has repeatedly joked about

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11 h. ago Ed Sheeran reunites with old friend Rupert Grint as pair attend Ipswich Town game against Tottenham

Ed Sheeran was spotted in the crowds at Ipswich Town stadium alongside Rupert Grint on Saturday as the pair watched the game against Tottenham. The musician and actor are long term friends.

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12 h. ago Model Mia Regan's guide to climbing the Himalayan peaks of Nepal: spicy curries, sunrises and a cuppa en route

The model shares her memories of summitting Mera Peak with her father, brother, godfather and friends

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12 h. ago Steve Witkoff: from property developer to global spotlight as Trump’s tough

His friendship with the president dates back to a late-night encounter in a deli. Now he is a loyal envoy brokering the Gaza ceasefire and peace talks on UkraineWith the first phase of the ceasefire nearing its end, an American property developer has emerged as a key figure in determining whether Gaza attains a more enduring peace or slips back into war.Steve Witkoff, Donald Trump’s typically idiosyncratic pick as special Middle East envoy, has also found his way into the midst of talks with Russia over Ukraine’s future, sitting opposite Russian foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov, instead of the official special envoy for the region, Keith Kellogg. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Texas measles outbreak grows to 90 cases, worst level in 30 years

Epicenter of latest outbreak had one of state’s highest immunization exemption rates for 2023-24 school yearThe measles outbreak in Texas has grown to at least 90 cases, reaching historic levels, according to officials.Since late January, 90 cases of measles have been identified in the South Plains region, the state’s department of state health services (DSHS) reported Friday. At least 16 patients have been hospitalized as a result. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Hollywood star looks unrecognisable as he rocks Santa costume while filming scenes for new Christmas movie

One of Hollywood's most renowned actors looked unrecognisable as he was spotted on the set of an upcoming Christmas movie on Friday.

Culture

13 h. ago Leading contenders make their final appeals to German voters before a landmark election

The contenders in Germany’s election are making their final appeals to voters

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13 h. ago Mrs Hinch leaves her fans in tears with sweet Instagram clip of her newborn son meeting his brothers for the first time

The cleaning guru, aka Sophie Hinchliffe, 35, announced in a sweet Instagram post on Thursday that she welcomed Vinnie with husband Jamie on Tuesday.

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13 h. ago Virginia police officers killed during traffic stop shooting, officials say

There is no longer an ‘active threat’ to community members, police said, after two officers were killed during a late-night traffic stop Friday

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13 h. ago Daisy May Cooper in bitter £30,000 row with landlady over ‘dentist

A friend of Cooper's was quoted: 'It's all got nasty it's just a dispute that's got out of hand.'

Economics

14 h. ago ‘Exploited’ migrant farm workers in UK paid for picks, not hours

Call for investigation into unfair payment for labourers on seasonal visa scheme When 26-year-old Ben* boarded a flight in Uzbekistan in June, he was looking forward to more than just a summer job picking fruit and vegetables on a British farm.“I wanted to see new places, cities I’ve never seen before,” he said. “I wanted to make friends, exchange ideas and make new memories.” Continue reading...

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