2 h. ago I was sold the Dubai dream then left for good after 2 months – I made more cash but it’s so soulless & fake

A British day trader and real estate agent who spent two months living in Dubai has revealed why he couldn’t wait to leave, describing the glitzy hotspot as “soulless” and “fake”. TikToker Charlie Smith, known online as @itscharliesmith, shared with his followers that despite earning record profits while living in the UAE, he packed up...

Politics

2 h. ago Dick Cheney’s role in ‘war on terror’ may have paved way for Trumpism

Former US vice-president a key figure in expanding White House’s power and ‘corrupting the intelligence-policy relationship’ to sell Iraq warDick Cheney, vice-president and giant of Republican politics, dies aged 84Dick Cheney, who has died aged 84, came to be seen as a moderate in his later years for his staunch opposition to Donald Trump, but he also stands accused of paving the way for Trumpism by undermining the independence of the intelligence agencies and US adherence to international law.As George W Bush’s second-in-command in the “war on terror” declared after the 9/11 attacks, Cheney made himself one of the most powerful vice-presidents in US history, and was a key protagonist in the push to invade Iraq, as well as the use of torture on suspected al-Qaida members detained without charge in the CIA’s offshore “black sites”. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Major pizza chain could be SOLD after announcing 68 closures and collapsing into administration

A MAJOR high street pizza chain could be sold just weeks after announcing 68 restaurant closures and collapsing into administration. The potential sale comes after the chain’s American owner, Yum! Brands, which also owns KFC and Taco Bell, said it was reviewing its options following a period of weak performance. The company recently stepped in...

Politics

3 h. ago A grand slam deal: Breakfast diner Denny’s is sold for $620 million and will be privately owned

If Denny’s shareholders approve, the deal is expected to close in early next year

Economics

3 h. ago Secretive artist snuck unusual painting into national museum and displayed it

The artwork, which appears to be AI-generated, was snuck into the National Museum of Wales by an artist who has carried out similar stunts

Culture

4 h. ago Charming UK town set to transform into bustling Christmas market this winter

The town's Christmas markets are a must-visit for anyone looking to get into the festive spirit, with a wide range of stalls selling everything from food and drink to handmade gifts

Politics

4 h. ago Amazon Black Friday deals 2025: Early offers and what to expect

Amazon Black Friday deals are some of the biggest and the best so here's what we've seen so far

Economics

4 h. ago Inside MAFS UK star Keye Luke's glitzy apartment including 'six person shower'

Viewers have been given a glimpse at the swanky London pad

Politics

4 h. ago Inside 'cocaine' capital where drugs are 'legal' and sold on street corners

An ex-con-turned-influencer was stunned to see how easy it is was to score drugs in a city dubbed the "cocaine capital" due to lax laws which allows people to possess small amounts without prosecution

Events

5 h. ago Waitrose issues urgent 'do not eat' warning over popular product sold in stores

Shoppers are urged to return the item to their nearest Waitrose store

Events

5 h. ago Wales make big Principality Stadium change as Gatland decision immediately reversed

Steve Tandy has freshened up Wales' preparations, with painters called in and Wales on the move

Politics

5 h. ago Best Amazon Black Friday 2025 deals to expect, picked by a shopping expert

From kitchen appliances to skincare, we’ve rounded up what you can expect in this year’s sale

Economics

6 h. ago Zelenskyy calls for Ukraine to join EU before 2030 after commission delivers warning on corruption

EU says reforms needed ‘with regards to the fundamentals, in particular rule of law’ to have a chance to ‘provisionally close accession negotiations by the end of 2028’We will formally get the EU’s commentary on the enlargement ratings (9:26) in just over an hour – when EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and EU enlargment commissioner Marta Kos are due to speak to journalists – but we have just had a brief glimpse of what’s coming during Kos’s appearance in the European parliament.She said these have been “significant advances on the EU path achieved so far by Montenegro, Albania, Moldova and Ukraine,” stressing that “reforms pay off.”I can say that these four candidates have matched their ambitions with concrete actions. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Adam Sandler to receive Movies for Grownups career achievement award

Veteran actor has been credited for setting a ‘new standard for comedic storytelling’

Events

6 h. ago We find site selling £30 heat pad for aches and pains now sold out on Amazon

'My daughter says it's the best thing I've ever bought her'

Economics

7 h. ago Mary Earps 'sold stuff on eBay to get by' while signed to Manchester Untied

Mary Earps has revealed she had to sell stuff on eBay 'to get by' despite being signed to Manchester United Women

Politics

7 h. ago Trans nurse in changing room row ‘not the individual they have painted me to be’

Rose Henderson described how upsetting it had been to see insults online after the case came to public attention.

Politics

7 h. ago On eve of UN climate talks in Brazil, a call for less talking and more doing

World leaders and diplomats have gathered for 30 years to tackle climate change, but progress has been slow

Politics

7 h. ago Adam Sandler will receive AARP's Movies for Grownups career achievement award, his second AARP prize

Adam Sandler will be the next recipient of AARP’s Movies for Grownups career achievement award

Events

7 h. ago World on track for 2.8C warming under current policies, says UN

Predicted global temperature rise this century had fallen slightly, experts said, as countries were preparing for Cop30 in Brazil.

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