9 h. ago Lauren Sanchez looks unrecognizable in shocking throwback snap as she gives rare glimpse into her childhood

The brunette beauty, 55, is set to marry Amazon founder Jeff Bezos later this year. But, to mark Father's Day, Lauren took to her Instagram stories to showcase her humble beginnings.

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11 h. ago Cardiff City star reveals what really surprised him about relegation and the moment he 'collapsed'

The defender spoke about his time at the club ahead of his departure

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37 h. ago Ritchie Neville engaged: Five star surprises fans as he's engaged to 'nicest soul ever'

Ritchie Neville, who is best known as part of hit pop group Five, has surprised fans by announcing his engagement after popping the question on a romantic trip to Florence, Italy

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38 h. 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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43 h. ago Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez to spotlight Venice's artisanal heritage during upcoming nuptials

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez have invited celebrity friends like fellow space traveler Katy Perry, Oprah Winfrey, Mick Jagger and Ivanka Trump for their Venice nuptials later this month, but the couple hopes to put a spotlight on Venice’s own traditions during the celebrations

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49 h. ago Claudia Winkleman makes surprise Tess Daly vow as Strictly Come Dancing stars given joint honour

The Traitors presenter made a cheeky dancing vow as she celebrates a 'real privilege'

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49 h. ago Tess Daly's tears over 'greatest surprise' as Strictly Come Dancing star almost didn't get huge news

The 56-year-old, from Stockport, has said she's been given the 'greatest surprise of her life'

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5 d. ago Rory McIlroy snubbed by Amanda Balionis in surprise US Open prediction

Rory McIlroy will be on the hunt for more major success at the US Open this week but CBS star Amanda Balionis has made a surprise tip to find glory in Pennsylvania

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5 d. ago Pep Lijnders breaks Jurgen Klopp promise to join Pep Guardiola at Man City

Pep Lijnders left Liverpool back in 2024 following Jurgen Klopp’s decision to exit Anfield and he has now reappeared somewhere very surprising after a false start in his first managerial job

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5 d. ago What's the appeal of AI? It will always reassure you | Zoe Williams

Like many inventions – including mobile phones, Google and Lime bikes – I assumed AI would not catch on. But I’m finding it surprisingly usefulAt the start of the year, a friend asked artificial intelligence how to console his 10-year-old on the death of a pet. I thought this was the most ridiculous thing ever, given that ChatGPT didn’t know the pet, or the 10-year-old. And surely the reason a pet’s death occasions such unique grief is that pets are unique, and therefore cannot be imagined by a machine. So I assumed this wouldn’t catch on – but then I have said that about every new invention, including but not limited to mobile phones, Google and Lime bikes.Now everyone uses AI for everything, and I am slowly waking up to its appeal. Anthropic’s Claude is apparently the more emotionally intelligent, but the beauty of it is that it’s never so intelligent that it would tell you to grow up, get some backbone, and stop asking stupid questions. So you can go to it with anything: “My sist...

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6 d. ago Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez 'dial down the bling' on Venice wedding after furore around THAT all

The eyes of the world will inevitably be on Venice later this month when financial colossus Jeff Bezos marries fiancee Lauren Sanchez.

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8 d. ago Why Scotland debutant must start vs Liechtenstein as Iceland star reveals what surprised him most at Hampden

Scotland debutant Cieran Slicker had a night to forget at Hampden on Friday.

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8 d. ago Love Island's Conor Phillips' surprising connection to past winner as he shares star's advice

EXCLUSIVE: The rugby player received some words of wisdom from a past ITV star

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8 d. ago England fans all on the same page after Thomas Tuchel's 'bizarre' lineup

Thomas Tuchel has included some surprises in his England starting XI against Andorra as Jordan Henderson starts for the Three Lions in the World Cup qualifier being played in Spain

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8 d. ago Sarah Jessica Parker was ‘shocked’ by backlash against And Just Like That’s Che Diaz

‘Sex and the City’ star was surprised when a friend mentioned Che’s unpopularity with viewers

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8 d. ago Iconic star of The Goonies steps out on rare outing ahead of 40th anniversary of the film

The Goonies fans got a surprise this week when one of the film's most beloved stars stepped out in Beverly Hills-just in time for the 40th anniversary of the iconic adventure.

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9 d. ago Doctor Who's Billie Piper 'set to reunite with David Tennant' as she returns to show after Ncuti Gatwa's shock exit

Doctor Who star Billie Piper is set to reunite with her co-star David Tennant as she makes a surprise return to the show after Ncuti Gatwa 's shock exit.

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9 d. ago Wrexham chief clarifies Kevin De Bruyne transfer links and budget set by Ryan Reynolds

Man City star Kevin De Bruyne was linked with a surprise move to Wrexham following their promotion from the Championship, and a senior club official has now discussed the connection

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9 d. ago Starmer hails Labour victory after surprise win in Hamilton byelection for Scottish parliament – UK politics live

PM congratulates Davy Russell but Reform also performed strongly, gaining third place with 26% of the voteScottish Labour win pivotal Holyrood byelectionHere is an extract from the full statement John Swinney, the SNP leader and Scottish first minister, issued after the byelection result was announced. He said it showed the need for the SNP to offer “a vision of hope and optimism”.Labour won by an absolute landslide in this area less than a year ago - we came much closer tonight but the people of Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse have made clear that we still have work to do. Over the next few days we will take time to consider the result fully. When I became leader of the SNP last year I made clear my intention to bring the party together and focus more than ever on standing up for the people of Scotland. During this campaign we heard a lot of anger about the cost of living - and it is clearer than ever that Westminster control is making Scotland poorer, whether that is the damage ...

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9 d. ago Scots have ‘voted for change’, says Starmer following Labour’s surprise win

The Prime Minister congratulated his winning candidate and looked ahead to next year’s Scottish Parliament election.

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