48 m. ago The sad decline of Gore Vidal, America’s most acerbic writer and fearsome feuder

As the world approaches the centenary of the celebrated novelist, television pundit and all-around man of letters, Martin Chilton recalls his greatest work, most withering putdowns, and chronicles a career that devolved into ‘crackpot’ conspiracy theories, illness and, perhaps most depressing of all, boredom

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48 m. ago Caledonia songwriter to perform at traditional Scottish music festival

Creator of Scotland’s “unofficial national anthem” reflects on his career ahead of Glasgow gig

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2 h. ago Monday’s briefing: Newcastle look to take advantage of City and Chelsea drawing

The Magpies are three points off fourth-placed Chelsea.

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2 h. ago Alec Baldwin's wife's phone call to agent sparks major career move for family

It came as a surprise to the Emmy winning actor himself

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7 h. ago As Apple TV announces a shock fourth season of Ted Lasso... JANE FRYER reveals she loved every moment of the global hit show

JANE FRYER: Millions worldwide watched all three series of Apple TV's monster hit starring Jason Sudeikis in the title role.

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8 h. ago James Corden makes risky sexual joke about Dame Judi Dench, 90, which stuns audiences at the Breakthrough Prize ceremony in LA

He stirred much controversy and was forced to apologise after making a poorly timed joke about Harvey Weinstein in the wake of the sexual assault allegations against him in 2017.

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8 h. ago European football: Marseille’s Rabiot helps beat Toulouse after De Zerbi drama

Marseille two points ahead of Monaco in top-four raceAtlético win over Sevilla closes gap to Madrid and BarçaAdrien Rabiot scored a volley as Marseille beat Toulouse at home 3-2 to reclaim second place in Ligue 1. The hosts who had lost their last three games, saw bitter rival Paris Saint-Germain clinch a record-extending 13th title on Saturday with six matches remaining. But a much-needed win put Marseille two points ahead of Monaco in third place and three points in front of Strasbourg in fourth in the race for a Champions League spot next season. The Marseille head coach Roberto De Zerbi had grown increasingly frustrated with his side’s inconsistency and there were tensions leading up to this game. “The coach was angry and he tried to remotivate us, that’s normal, that’s his role,” Rabiot told DAZN. “No one abandoned ship. On the contrary, we trained with even more enthusiasm, and tonight we gave the right answer.”Midway through the first half, Rabiot broke down the left and sent...

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8 h. ago Chaos at Aintree as punters pour their own drinks at bar after being left stunned by Grand National beer prices

This is the chaotic moment that captured racegoers at the Grand National pouring their own pints after being left shocked by drinks prices.

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9 h. ago Antiques Roadshow guest stuns host by refusing to sell pens worth huge sum despite 'never using them'

Antiques Roadshow expert Mark Hill was left stunned when a guest brought in a set of pens worth hundreds.

Culture

10 h. ago Alexander Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky's NHL scoring record as Capitals legend nets his 895th career goal

JAKE FENNER AT UBS ARENA - It's been 7,123 days since he made his debut in the National Hockey League. He's played 1,487 games. Now, Alexander Ovechkin stands alone.

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11 h. ago Alex Ovechkin breaks NHL scoring record with 895th goal for Washington Capitals

Washington Capitals winger Ovechkin scored the 895th goal of his NHL career in his side’s clash with the New York Islanders.

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11 h. ago Elizabeth Debicki stuns in a flowing white gown as she joins glam Cate Blanchett, and Best Actor nominee Adrien Brody and girlfriend Georgina Chapman at the glitzy Olivier Awards

Elizabeth Debicki flashed a hint of sideboob in a flowing white gown as she led the stars on the red carpet at the 2025 Olivier Awards on Sunday.

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11 h. ago Tour of Flanders: Pogacar stops Van der Poel’s bid while Kopecky earns third women’s title

Slovenian takes title in style after 19km solo attackLotte Kopecky makes history and adds to previous winsTadej Pogacar denied Mathieu van der Poel a record fourth Tour of Flanders title when the Slovenian won the second Monument of the season in Belgium for the second time in his career on Sunday.The 26-year-old Pogacar, who skipped the 2024 edition to focus on a Giro d’Italia-Tour de France double, had won the Tour of Flanders in 2023. Second in the 268.9-km race, which started in Markt in Bruges and concluded in Minderbroedersstraat in Oudenaarde, was the Dane, Mads Pedersen with Belgium-born Van der Poel coming third to complete the podium. Home heros Wout Van Aert and Jasper Stuyven rounded up the top five. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Alex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record by scoring his 895th

Alex Ovechkin has broken Wayne Gretzky’s record for the most goals in NHL history by scoring the 895th of his career

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12 h. ago I starred with Julia Roberts in 90s classic before switching to iconic TV show

She began her career in theater and TV before achieving her breakthrough in the 1989 movie Sex, Lies And Videotape.

Culture

12 h. ago Self Esteem's life from real name to career as she stars on Celebrity Bake Off

Singer and actress Self Esteem is one of the stars appearing on this year's Celebrity Bake Off

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12 h. ago Olivier Awards honour Linda Nolan in emotional segment three months after her death

Linda Nolan has been chosen to appear in the 'In Memoriam' segment at the Olivier Awards to honour her long career on screen and stage prior to her death in January

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12 h. ago Pregnant Kelsey Parker proudly cradles baby bump in stunning snap with boyfriend

Kelsey Parker and her tree surgeon boyfriend Will Lindsay have been enjoying time in the sunshine on a trip to Gran Canaria ahead of the arrival of their first baby together

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12 h. ago Katherine Ryan stunned as she's slapped with £6,000 bill for post

Katherine Ryan has revealed she was stunned after being slapped with a £6,000 bill this week for a simple blood test to support her post-cancer care. 

Economics

13 h. ago Fulham ‘close to perfection’ in Liverpool win, says Marco Silva

Runaway Premier League leaders Liverpool stunned by outstanding Fulham at Craven Cottage

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