43 m. ago Amanda Holden admits husband 'judges' her amid 'jealousy' over famous friend

The Britain's Got Talent star made a surprising claim about her marriage to record producer Chris Hughes, before batting off suggestions there was any strife between them

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66 m. ago Rare colour film of VE Day celebrations in Greater Manchester unearthed

The historic celebrations in Rochdale, Stockport and Manchester were captured by amateur filmmaker Fred Pedley

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1 hour ago Cumbernauld Colts boss: Hamilton Accies' move to Broadwood could lead to regular Friday nights under the lights

The gaffer of the Lowland League side has had his say after the news Accies will be joining them at Braodwood next season

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2 h. ago The 60th Academy of Country Music Awards are here; newcomer Ella Langley leads the nominations

The 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards will take place Thursday at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, just north of Dallas

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2 h. ago France and Poland’s reconciliation is a sign of Europe’s alarm over US disengagement

A new pact could be the first step towards extending France’s nuclear shield over central EuropeIn the city where a dethroned Polish king once governed a French province and built enduring landmarks, the leaders of France and Poland will sign a treaty on Friday that could be the first formal step towards extending French nuclear deterrence over central Europe in this new era of US unreliability.The treaty of Nancy will be signed on Europe Day, in the town hall on the 18th-century Place Stanislas, by the French president, Emmanuel Macron, and the Polish prime minister, Donald Tusk. It will cement a reconciliation between two countries that have been estranged within the EU for most of the last three decades.Paul Taylor is a senior visiting fellow at the European Policy Centre Continue reading...

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2 h. ago From apathy to celebration – how four people lived VE Day in 1945

While some were relishing their first hot meal after five years as PoW, others struggled to rejoice in celebrationsAfter nearly six years of hardship, people poured out on the streets in celebration 80 years ago as the second world war in Europe came to an end. However, for many who lost family and friends, the rejoicing was muted.Here, four people recall their memories and those of their families. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Rare New Zealand snail filmed laying egg via its neck for first time

Mount Augustus snail, among largest in world, can live for decades and eats slugs and earthwormsGet Guardian Australia environment editor Adam Morton’s Clear Air column as an emailA large rare carnivorous New Zealand snail has been filmed laying an egg from its neck for the first time, in a delightfully icky stroke of luck.The department of conservation, which has been managing a captive population of Powelliphanta augusta, or the Mount Augustus snail, for almost two decades, was undertaking a routine weight check when a small, white egg started emerging from a snail’s neck. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Young best friends die hand in hand after driver ignored pleas to slow down

Anthony McGinn was driving Kiea McCann, 17, and Dlava Mohamed, 16, to a ball in Monaghan Town, Ireland, when he crashed into a tree after speeding and ignoring pleas to slow down

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5 h. ago Ukraine war briefing: Period of Putin’s ‘ceasefire’ for Victory Day begins

Kremlin jams internet as it seeks to protect visiting foreign leaders; Ukraine’s SBU says drones hit Russian arms factories. What we know on day 1,170 The period of an unagreed ceasefire called for by Vladimir Putin began on Thursday morning as the Russian president seeks cover for Victory Day events. Ukraine has dismissed it as a “game” designed to protect Putin’s parade rather than a genuine step towards peace. Foreign leaders including China’s Xi Jinping are visiting the Russian capital for Victory Day celebrations. Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine’s president, has offered a 30-day ceasefire as suggested in US-brokered talks, but the Kremlin has refused.The Kremlin was forced on Wednesday to say it was taking “all necessary measures” to ensure the safety of foreign leaders due to attend its flagship 9 May parade after days of Ukrainian drone attacks closed airports across Russia, disrupting about 350 flights due to carry about 60,000 people. The Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov sai...

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6 h. ago We were together for 35 years before breaking up. Now we're best friends, share a house and starred on prime

Will they, won't they? How could they not, given how well they get on.

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6 h. ago Why did James Corden miss David Beckham's big night? Pal was 'surprisingly' absent from party attended by all the footballer's best friends

As two British A-listers who made it in Hollywood, David Beckham and James Corden had quite the friendship bond.

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7 h. ago Myleene Klass, Katherine Jenkins and Dan Walker among host of celebrities to attend sell

Tonight, Classic FM presenters Myleene Klass and Dan Walker will lead a star-studded line-up for a two-and-a-half hour spectacular at the prestigious west London venue.

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8 h. ago Teen best friends killed in horror crash after driver ignored them begging to slow down

Kiea McCann and Dlava Mohamed died 'hand in hand' at the side of the road.

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9 h. ago Cruise ship 'murder' victim killed after stag do 'fight' described as 'lovely grandad'

"Lovely grandad" James Messham was reportedly on a stag do with friends and family when he was killed in an "altercation" just hours after the MSC Virtuosa set sail

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9 h. ago Canadian police scale back search for two children missing in woods for six days

Officials say the likelihood Lily and Jack Sullivan are still alive after disappearing in Nova Scotia on 2 May is ‘very low’Nearly a week after two young children went missing in rural Nova Scotia, Canadian police say they are beginning to scale back search efforts given the “low” odds the children are still alive – and that they are not ruling out the possibility of foul play.Since Friday, more than 160 searchers with drones and canine units have scoured the thickly forested region of Pictou county in search of Lily Sullivan, six, and Jack Sullivan, four. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Mark Zuckerberg leaves crowd speechless as he reveals his plan for terrifying dystopian future

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg thinks you don't have enough friends, but his solution isn't socializing more - it's talking with more robots.

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9 h. ago She grew up to be America's sweetheart... can YOU guess the A

On Tuesday evening, the actress, 53, took to Instagram to share a montage of photos with her former teachers and clips of herself talking about how much she appreciates them.

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10 h. ago Jennifer Garner shares rare childhood photos as she gushes over the women who 'shaped' her

On Tuesday evening, the actress, 53, took to Instagram to share a montage of photos with her former teachers and clips of herself talking about how much she appreciates them.

Culture

10 h. ago Tina Fey reveals Four Seasons episode one Easter egg that foreshadows tragic twist

Episode seven of the new Netflix comedy witnessed a shocking death

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10 h. ago The clash between 'vile' Nicola and Victoria that REALLY sparked the feud between Brooklyn and the Beckhams, as friends reveal to KATIE HIND family's fury at attacks on Romeo's girlfriend Kim

When David Beckham revealed that he had taken two of his sons on a fishing trip to the Scottish Highlands, Brooklyn Beckham's wife Nicola Peltz must have jumped out of her skin.

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