33 m. ago The Illegals by Shaun Walker review – Russian spies hiding in plain sight

The strange stories of the agents who lived apparently normal lives in the west as part of Soviet espionage programmes make compelling readingOne muggy afternoon in June 2010, Don Heathfield and his wife, Ann, were relaxing over a bottle of champagne with their two sons, Tim and Alex, when they heard a loud knocking at the door. The family was celebrating Tim’s 20th birthday at their comfortable home in Cambridge, Massachusetts, after lunch in a restaurant. Tim’s mother went to answer the door, calling out as she did so that some of his friends must have arrived to wish him a happy birthday. Instead she found a group of men dressed in black waiting on the doorstep. Bellowing “FBI”, they barged their way into the house and handcuffed Ann and her husband, before marching them outside and driving them away.Alex assumed that there had been a terrible mistake; his parents were much too boring to warrant such a dramatic arrest. But there was no mistake. His parents were not Don Heathfield...

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6 h. ago Nicola Peltz supports 'best friend' Brooklyn Beckham amid bitter family feud rumours

Brooklyn Beckham was the subject of a tribute post by his wife Nicola Peltz Beckham this weekend amid more rumours of tension within their family after Victoria Beckham's birthday

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7 h. ago David Beckham's intimate 50th birthday plans revealed amid tense family feud

David Beckham is planning his 50th birthday amid a family feud among his sons that is threatening their previously tight family bond, with eldest Brooklyn Beckham snubbing mum Victoria Beckham's birthday on Thursday

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8 h. ago Nasa’s oldest astronaut celebrates 70th birthday with return to Earth

Don Pettit became septuagenarian hurtling towards Earth after seven-month mission at International Space StationCake, gifts and a low-key family celebration may be how many senior citizens celebrate their 70th birthday.But Nasa’s oldest serving astronaut, Don Pettit, became a septuagenarian while hurtling towards Earth in a spacecraft to wrap up a seven-month mission onboard the International Space Station (ISS). Continue reading...

Technology

19 h. ago Why Victoria Beckham's name meant she was always destined for stardom

New research reveals that Victoria's Beckham's drive and determination to succeed could have been destined by her first name.

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19 h. ago That'll spice up the Brooklyn rift! Victoria Beckham stuns in identical outfit to Nicola Peltz's... despite 21

Celebrating her 51st birthday in Miami, Victoria Beckham stunned in one of her own best-selling looks - the exact same worn by her 30-year-old daughter-in-law last year.

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19 h. ago Victoria Beckham sends coded message to Nicola Peltz amid family feud with son Brooklyn

Former Spice Girls singer Victoria Beckham enjoyed a celebratory family dinner for her 51st birthday - but her son Brooklyn and his wife Nicola Peltz were nowhere to be seen

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26 h. ago Inside Victoria Beckham’s 51st birthday celebrations with family

Victoria Beckham marked her 51st birthday by joining her family and friends on for trip on a luxury boat and a celebratory dinner.

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28 h. ago David Beckham devastated as family 'rift' could ruin extravagant 50th birthday celebrations

The feud between Brooklyn Beckham and his younger brother Romeo caused such a strain on the family, David's 50th birthday looks set to be anything but a family affair

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30 h. ago Beckham family 'rift' could see Brooklyn miss David’s 50th birthday

David and Victoria Beckham’s eldest son stayed silent on his mum’s 51st birthday this week

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31 h. ago YouTube turns 20: Incredible earnings from most iconic videos cemented in British culture

It’s hard to believe there was once life before YouTube. As the global video sharing platform celebrates its 20th birthday, the Mirror takes a look back at 20 of the most popular clips to cement their place in British culture

Culture

35 h. ago Brooklyn Beckham breaks silence after he fails to wish mum Victoria ‘happy birthday’

Victoria Beckham has shared photos from her 51st birthday celebrations this week, which included a meal with family and friends, but two of her children were notably absent

Events

40 h. ago Victoria Beckham shares behind the scenes snaps from 51st birthday dinner as the celebrations continue

Victoria Beckham shared some more snaps from her birthday dinner on Friday night as her 51st birthday celebrations continued with her family and friends. 

Culture

43 h. ago Man Utd legend Nicky Butt handed police caution after incident at 50th birthday party

Former Manchester United and England midfielder Nicky Butt had held his 50th birthday party at the trendy Soho Farmhouse in Oxfordshire, where guests included David and Victoria Beckham, Paul Scholes and Gary Neville

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46 h. ago Victoria Beckham's lavish birthday celebrations as Brooklyn snubs family event

Victoria Beckham has shared photos from birthday celebrations, which included David Beckham, Romeo Beckham and Harper Beckham, but not Brooklyn Beckham or Cruz Beckham

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47 h. ago Olly Murs and wife Amelia announce 'another baby Murs' is on the way in pregnancy reveal

The couple celebrated their daughter Madison's first birthday several days ago

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51 h. ago Doting dad Cristiano Ronaldo shows his softer side as footballer playfully celebrates daughter's 3rd birthday with heartwarming Instagram post

Cristiano Ronaldo has taken to social media to celebrate the third birthday of his daughter Bella. He posted a picture of the pair embraced in a hug together on Instagram to mark the occasion.

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53 h. ago World's oldest penguin 'Spneb' marks 37th birthday as sad meaning behind name revealed

Spneb, a Humboldt penguin living at Paradise Park zoo in Hayle, Cornwall, celebrated her 37th birthday on Wednesday with a specially made fish and ice cake as zookeepers said she is doing 'amazing'

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55 h. ago Inside David and Victoria Beckham's £6m Cotswold home with tennis court and giant spa

David and Victoria Beckham have a stunning Cotswolds home, which is worth an estimated £6 million, boasting a huge kitchen, snug lounge, giant lake, a spa and tennis court

Economics

55 h. ago Brooklyn Beckham 'snubs' mother Victoria's 51st birthday days after they 'ignored' his anniversary

There have been rumours swirling of a ‘feud’ between Brooklyn and his younger brother Romeo

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