2 h. ago The kindness of strangers: alone in the crowd at Glastonbury, a stranger hugged me tight while I cried about my dead dad

As I sobbed to U2, she would hug me tighter as we swayed to the musicRead more in the kindness of strangers seriesMy father died when I was 19, after a short and sharp fight with cancer. Unsure of what to do or how to proceed with life, I took a year off university and went backpacking through Europe. The other side of the world seemed like a good place to be.I ended up at the music festival Glastonbury in 2011. It was a great lineup that year but there was one act on the bill that really caught my eye: U2. They were my dad’s favourite band, so it seemed only right that I should go and see them. Of course, U2 aren’t exactly a massive draw for people my age, so I ended up alone in the massive crowd at the main stage while my friends saw other bands. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago How to make penne all’arrabiata – recipe | Felicity Cloake's Masterclass

Arrabiata means angry, but this simple and delicious pasta dish is pure joyPasta all’arrabbiata is the perfect dish for January. Not only is it quick, vegan and made from ingredients you might conceivably have in the cupboard already, but the name, which means angry, could be said to suit my mood now that the last of the Christmas festivities are over. Happily, a big plate of rich, tomatoey pasta can always be relied upon to lift the spirits.Prep 5 min Cook 25 min Serves 2 Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Video shows Columbian singer Yeison Jimenez on plane before fatal crash

Columbian singer Yeison Jiménez can be seen on board a plane in a video shared hours before he was killed in a crash.

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4 h. ago WH Smith shareholders threaten rebellion over unusual move after accounting scandal

Now it can be revealed that - in an unusual move - the retailer is also proposing its interim boss joins the board.

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4 h. ago Ultimate international festival guide 2026 from Tomorrowland to Snowbombing

As 2026 gets into full swing and party people are defrosting ready for the summer season, Daily Star has compiled a list of the best festivals from around the globe to help you decide where to go

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5 h. ago Covid conspiracy theorist jailed for terror plot claims he's victim of 'police entrapment'

Parole Board documents reveal Covid conspirasist Oliver Lewin has lodged an appeal with the Criminal Cases Review Commission, claiming he was the victim of "entrapment" during a police sting operation

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6 h. ago Colombian singer Yeison Jiménez among six killed in plane crash after tragic final post

All six people on board died when private aircraft crashed in Colombia, authorities say

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7 h. ago Luke Littler eyes new record payday as he approves World Darts Championship venue change

The PDC World Darts Championship has made a big change that will take effect from next year's tournament, and reigning champ Luke Littler is on board

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8 h. ago Navy heroes eaten by sharks after ship hit by torpedoes and sank

Harlan Twible was just 23 when he was one of the 1,196 crew members on board the USS Indianapolis when it was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine in the final days of World War II

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9 h. ago Three board members resign from Adelaide festival as Randa Abdel

Resignations follow withdrawal of more than 70 participants in writers’ week after Palestinian Australian author disinvitedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Adelaide festival is facing an unprecedented leadership crisis after three board members resigned this weekend.The journalist Daniela Ritorto, the Adelaide businesswoman Donny Walford and the lawyer Nick Linke have stepped down since the board’s controversial decision to dump the Palestinian Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah from the 2026 writers’ week program. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Adelaide festival did not dump Jewish columnist from 2024 program despite request from Randa Abdel

Palestinian academic rejects accusations of hypocrisy, saying board resisted attempts to remove Thomas Friedman, while cancelling her invitation this yearFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Adelaide festival board did not dump a Jewish columnist from its 2024 lineup at Adelaide writers’ week, despite being lobbied by a group of 10 academics – including Randa Abdel-Fattah – to do so.On Saturday South Australia’s premier, Peter Malinauskas, claimed that the board had dumped the New York Times pro-Israel columnist Thomas Friedman in 2024, and reiterated his support for the festival board’s decision on Thursday to remove Abdel-Fattah, a Palestinian Australian academic, from this year’s program. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Inside the tiny cruise ship that holds just 12 passengers and sails around UK

Cruise ships seem to be getting bigger each year, often hosting thousands of guests on-board. If you like the idea of the cruise, but don't want to be one of many passengers, you can opt for a mini cruise ship where you'll no doubt end up on first name terms with the other guests

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17 h. ago Miami Open 2026 plus luxury Caribbean cruise around Bahamas, Grand Cayman and Jamaica from £2,399pp

THE world’s rich, famous, and sporting-mad will be jetting off to Florida for the sizzling heat and A-list glamour of the Miami Open – and you can join them. Held at the Hard Rock Stadium, this isn't just a tennis tournament; it's a five-star festival of sport, food, and culture.  Now you can turn your...

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18 h. ago Iman pays tribute to late husband David Bowie with Blackstar tattoo

Bowie died aged 69 on January 10 2016.

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18 h. ago Shoppers buy less food and booze over festive period in Britain's first 'fat jab Christmas'

Although supermarket sales in December rose 3.8 per cent to a record £13.8billion, fuelled by food price inflation, the volume of physical items bought declined, according research firm Worldpanel.

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18 h. ago Race to secure new board at £70bn pension fund Northern LGPS

One of Britain's largest town hall pension funds is scrambling to find a new management team despite a Government deadline being less than three months away.

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18 h. ago Shareholders threaten rebellion at WH Smith over accounting scandal

Now it can be revealed that - in an unusual move - the retailer is also proposing its interim boss joins the board.

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19 h. ago Charlton vs Chelsea FA Cup clash STOPPED after medical emergency in crowd in worrying scenes

CHELSEA'S FA Cup tie against Charlton was stopped in the 10th minute due to a medical emergency in the crowd. Play was paused after 10 minutes, with both sets of players coming to a halt and taking some fluids on board, as the incident took place to the left of the Chelsea dugout. Charlton and...

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21 h. ago The moment I knew: huddled under a spooky bridge by the Canal de l’Ourcq, we were like two little penguins

At first, Alyssa Moore and Jacob Randell kept their romance a secret from their circus troupe; but as the world shut down, they took a leap togetherFind more stories from the moment I knew seriesThe first time Jake and I crossed paths was at a circus festival in Bathurst. It was 2010 and I was in my last year of high school. Aspiring circus troupes from across the country had gathered to showcase their acts. It felt like all eyes were on Jake’s group from Adelaide, they were incredibly talented. I definitely remember him – I even took one of his workshops – but didn’t think much more of it.I left my home town, Ulladulla, not long after, trained at the National Institute of Circus Arts and launched a freelance acrobatic career in Melbourne. Meanwhile Jake’s troupe had become a company. Gravity & Other Myths was on the ascent, touring internationally, so when a position came up for a flyer I didn’t hesitate to apply. Continue reading...

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29 h. ago The White Lotus season 4 update as filming location 'confirmed'

The hit HBO series will reportedly film at a luxury location, with filming expected to take place during the Cannes Film Festival

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