49 m. ago Israeli strikes on Gaza kill at least 16 as war rages on after the opening of a new front with Iran

Palestinian health officials say at least 16 people were killed in Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip overnight and into Saturday

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50 m. ago Family of Air India crash victims speak of their ‘tremendous’ loss

The family of a couple who died with their daughter in the Air India plane crash say they will be missed “tremendously”.

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62 m. ago Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher finalise divorce but vow to 'remain friends'

Hollywood couple Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher have announced the finalisation of their divorce in a joint statement overnight but have shared a commitment to one another

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73 m. ago ‘Venice is worn out’: locals see Jeff Bezos wedding as symbol of city’s ills

City leaders claim days-long event will bring in riches but opponents say it will not benefit ordinary VenetiansMarta Sottoriva, a teacher in Venice, has tirelessly campaigned for various causes in her cherished lagoon city, from railing against giant cruise ships to battling soaring rents. Now she is busy preparing banners, handing out flyers and shouting through megaphones in squares as she joins dozens of activists in whipping up resistance to the “umpteenth gigantic event” she says that risks turning the world heritage site – which has long suffered from the effects of excessive tourism – into a playground for the rich.Sottoriva is referring to the star-studded nuptials between the billionaire Amazon founder, Jeff Bezos, and Lauren Sánchez, a former TV journalist. The days-long shindig, expected to begin from 24 June, will be the biggest wedding held in Venice since George Clooney married Amal Alamuddin in 2014. Continue reading...

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73 m. ago Marina Diamandis: ‘My greatest achievement? Being delusional and dreaming big’

The singer-songwriter on a childhood painting disaster, the literary ‘greats’ and her George Clooney crushBorn in south Wales, Marina Diamandis, 39, released her first album, The Family Jewels, in 2010. Her second, Electra Heart, went to No 1 in the UK in 2012 and gave her the hit single Primadonna. Her other albums are Froot, Love + Fear and Ancient Dreams in a Modern Land, which featured the Ivor Novello-nominated Man’s World. Last year, she published a poetry collection, Eat the World. Her new album, Princess of Power, has just been released. She lives in California.When were you happiest? My late 20s, writing my third record. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher finalise divorce one year after announcing split

Former couple told fans they continue to have ‘great respect’ for each other

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1 hour ago From tradwife to radwife: abandoning perfection in favour of the ‘good enough’ life

No they don’t cook from scratch, sometimes forget the sunscreen and often miss work deadlines, but at least their kids are wearing secondhand clothes Meet the new gen of radically normal mumsMost mornings, I’m woken at 6am by my alarm (the baby crawling on to my head). I stretch, go downstairs, fill a bowl with iced water and, the theme of Transformers playing in the background, write my journal (a list of emails-I-forgot-to-reply-to). I drink hot water with cider vinegar to regulate my blood sugar levels, followed by tea using the baby’s leftover milk. Dragging a chilled jade gua sha spoon across my face in an attempt to reverse the ageing process, I then make my young sons’ porridge. While they eat, I plunge my face into the iced water until I can’t breathe, and begin my three-step routine (two La Roche-Posay serums followed by SPF). Some mornings, I run. Others, I cry into a coffee, albeit one made with organic milk, before taking a mushroom gummy to take the edge off the da...

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2 h. ago Diagnosed narcissist reveals how to tell for sure that you aren’t one

Jacob Skidmore has shared with his 300,000 followers what it is like to live with narcissistic personality disorder.

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2 h. ago ‘They could poo for England’: the mystery of the peacocks plaguing a village

Tutbury has been home to a peacock pride for 25 years and, while some welcome them, their behaviour has other people spitting feathersIn a village there are many things that cause neighbours to argue: differences in politics, disagreements over hedge maintenance, disputes over who will be Santa this Christmas.In east Staffordshire, however, the battle lines have been drawn over something far more unusual. Over the past 25 years, the village of Tutbury has been the home of an ever-growing pride of peacocks and hens who some residents say destroy crops, leave large amounts of mess and whose distinctive calls can be heard at all hours of the day and night. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Disabled bride 'humiliated' by cruel wedding dress shop staff gets last laugh

Amelia Peckham was a teenager when she was involved in a horrific accident that saw her immediately lose feeling from the waist down. Despite all odds, she got her wedding wish

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2 h. ago Dwayne Johnson opens up on hidden health battle affecting him for 'years'

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson made a name for himself for his physique and flawless acting skills, but he has recently spoken out on a years-long health issue that has impacted him

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2 h. ago Scientists discover extremely intimate act enjoyed by one in four couples is 'more likely to lead to orgasm' in men than women

US scientists who surveyed 1,000 lovers on their experience, found males were far more likely to report having an orgasm from the act alone compared to women.

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2 h. ago Kylie Minogue issues health update as she has 'succumbed' and cancels Tension Tour dates

The Aussie pop star has cancelled shows on her tour

Society

2 h. ago Transfer news LIVE! New Arsenal Gyokeres bid; Man Utd in Osimhen talks; Mbeumo race; Chelsea, Liverpool latest

The summer window re-opens on Monday

Sport

2 h. ago Barcelona hold talks with top Arsenal target as Lamine Yamal teases transfer

Barcelona have entered the race for Athletic Bilbao star Nico Williams, who is also on Arsenal's radar, with the Spanish giants holding talks as the player lays out his demands

Sport

2 h. ago MTV's The Valleys was an iconic reality show and it's time for it to return to our screens

It has been over a decade since controversial Welsh reality TV show The Valleys hit out TV screens

Culture

3 h. ago Today's rugby news as Wales duo go for glory and South African signs for Welsh region

The latest rugby news stories from Wales and beyond

Politics

3 h. ago Abbey Clancy and husband Peter Crouch 'sobbing' over relationship

Model Abbey Clancy opens up about her 'fifth' baby, getting emotional about her marriage to ex-footie star Peter - and why their hilarious and candid podcast is like 'therapy'

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3 h. ago Why this iconic Welsh reality TV series needs to be resurrected

It has been over a decade since controversial Welsh reality TV show The Valleys hit out TV screens and here's why it should come back

Culture

3 h. ago Abbey Clancy reveals why she and husband Peter Crouch were 'sobbing' over relationship

EXCLUSIVE: Abbey Clancy opens up about her 'fifth' baby, getting emotional about her marriage to ex-footie star Peter - and why their hilarious and candid podcast is like 'therapy'

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