65 m. ago Starmer’s ‘keep calm and carry on’ strategy on Trump seeks to protect UK

Prime minister hopes for ‘pragmatic’ solutions, while US president drops one diplomatic bomb after anotherIn his account of Tony Blair’s years in power, the New Machiavelli, Jonathan Powell sets out two opposing strategies for any British prime minister in dealing with their counterpart in the White House.The first, he says, is “cutting a bella figura” by openly criticising the US president, for which he gives the example of the French. The other, and the approach preferred by Powell, is to do diplomacy in private and build a close relationship, in the hope of having greater influence. Continue reading...

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76 m. ago Brooklyn 'only one who has video' of Victoria's 'inappropriate wedding dance'

Brooklyn Beckham claimed in his nuclear family post that his mum Victoria "hijacked" his first wedding dance with Nicola Peltz back in 2022 - and it made him feel "humiliated"

Culture

2 h. ago Chris Pratt demanded to be locked in an executioner’s chair in new movie Mercy

Pratt leads new sci-fi thriller alongside Rebecca Ferguson about a detective on trial for the murder of his wife

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3 h. ago Prolific burglar who stole a TV, a pressure washer, meat and a hoover is jailed

'No one should feel unsafe in their own home'

Events

4 h. ago Cotswolds 'poshfluencer' Lydia Millen 'blocks' horse trainer who questioned her 'countryside cosplay' brand in latest move to drown out her critics

The British lifestyle star, 37, who has built a lucrative brand around her rustic aesthetic, has been accused of blocking a genuine horse influencer who dared to speak out about her content.

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4 h. ago Sweet moment Prince of Wales puts his arm around Kate as pair enjoy fun

The Prince and Princess of Wales were in Scotland today where they joined the British Olympic and Paralympic curling teams in Stirling ahead of the winter games in Italy.

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4 h. ago Selfish ‘phantom commuter’ trend sweeping trains is making journeys hell and it’s NOT playing music out loud

A NEW survey has crowned the top train-travelling grievance - and it's not the habit you might expect. While many behaviours irritate commuters, the "phantom commuter" who leaves mess behind has been found to make blood boil the most. A whopping 74 per cent of people feel that leaving litter or food packaging on a...

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5 h. ago 'Netflix's best drama' is bingeable crime thriller that fans say is 'so gripping'

Netflix series Mindhunter is a dark and disturbing crime drama that delves into the minds of some of the world's most notorious serial killers, with two bingeable seasons available to stream

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5 h. ago Rob Key likely to survive but T20 World Cup crucial to Brendon McCullum’s fate

Key told ECB review of willingness to change after AshesMcCullum has had poor record in white-ball cricketRob Key’s position as England’s managing director of men’s cricket is looking increasingly secure after the initial stages of the England and Wales Cricket Board’s review of the Ashes defeat, but the future of Brendon McCullum as coach remains uncertain and will be heavily influenced by his side’s performances at next month’s T20 World Cup.Key is understood to have spoken to the ECB chief executive, Richard Gould, and chair, Richard Thompson, and taken responsibility for England’s poor preparation for the Ashes and some bungled selections while on tour. He is believed to have indicated a willingness to do things differently if allowed to stay on, a crucial concession that could end up saving him. Continue reading...

Events

6 h. ago Brooklyn Beckham urged to release footage of Victoria's 'inappropriate' wedding dance

Brooklyn Beckham has claimed that his mother danced on him "inappropriately" making him feel "humiliated".

Culture

6 h. ago What is Davos 2026, who is attending and what is on the agenda?

Global political and business leaders will seek influence and prestige at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum.

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7 h. ago 'Melt oven grime' without any heavy scrubbing by using expert's cleaning mixture

TikTok influencer Chantel Mila has shared a simple cleaning hack that only requires two common household ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen

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8 h. ago Write a card, read a poem, take fewer photos: how to feel more human in 2026

While ‘touch grass’ has become a popular prescription for a less digital life, choosing social friction over efficiency can also feel curative At the turn of the millennium daily life looked very different. The modern internet was just a decade old, mobile phones were far from universal and our social lives were mostly physical – and local.In the 25 years since, technology has changed how we live in profound ways. Most people check their phone within minutes of waking and return to it on average 186 times a day. Computers and the systems that sit behind them mediate every aspect of modern life, shaping how we move through the world. Continue reading...

Culture

8 h. ago This fun thriller does the impossible: it makes you feel sorry for influencers (yes, really)

Influencer stars Cassandra Naud as CW, a Tom Ripley for the Instagram generation, who takes out influencers, posts as them and enjoys their lifestyles“Film is a machine for empathy,” Roger Ebert famously once said – and given how empathetic this scrappy thriller made me feel towards influencers, of all people, Influencer is a very well-oiled machine indeed. Director Kurtis David Harder takes a good elevator pitch – hot girl kills influencers and takes over their social media accounts – and turns it into something far smarter and entertaining than you might expect, with a small budget and a lead actor who, mark my words, will be in everything before long.The film opens on Madison (Emily Tennant), an influencer who is in Thailand on a sort of working holiday – taking smiley selfies, posing with skincare products and barely leaving her hotel while espousing the values of travel to her thousands of followers. “I love soaking it all in and really experiencing Asia as it is meant to be ex...

Science

8 h. ago 'It's just Frankie & Benny's for rich people': Italian restaurant chain loved by middle class diners faces backlash over 'overpriced mediocre meals' and claims eateries are overrun with influencers

The French-owned Big Mamma restaurant group - which started its Italian restaurant chain in Paris in 2015 before opening sites in London, Birmingham and Manchester - has faced backlash.

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8 h. ago The 75p candle trick that’ll keep you bathroom taps pristine for days and free from pesky water

THERE'S nothing worse than spending hours scrubbing the bathroom, only to spot water-stains the following day. Luckily, there is a solution that promises to keep your taps sparkling - and you've likely already got it in your home. Cleaning hacks influencer, Anna Loiusa, buffs up her bathroom taps with a candle. Yes, you're reading that...

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10 h. ago 10 best dog toys for play and mental stimulation, tested by our dogs

Keep your four-legged friends physically and mentally stimulated with these fun games and puzzles

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10 h. ago How to make your home feel warmer without touching the heating

From draught-proofing and soft furnishings to smarter room-by-room heating, these simple, low-cost tips can help your home feel warmer without turning up the thermostat

Society

10 h. ago 'I feel let down' says Conservative leader Darren Millar after Reform defection threat sacking

Darren Millar claims his health spokesman James Evans 'was continuing to have discussions with Reform about a possible defection'

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11 h. ago Pixie Lott downs wine as she parties the night away at a fun wig

In the update, shared to Instagram, Pixie stunned in the glitzy chainmail number from Paco Rabanne.

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