2 h. ago David Morrissey, Leanne Best and Bobby Schofield latest stars to join the A

David Morrissey will play McCartney's father Jim, while Leanne Best is reported to take on the role of Lennon's Aunt Mimi,.

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2 h. ago A minimalist statement or just Pantonedeaf? ‘Cloud dancer’ shade of white named Pantone’s 2026 colour of the year

Wait, what? You mean white? Are they trolling us? Emma Joyce explains all to Nick MillerHi, Emma! I’m so pumped to find out what colour 2026 is going to be. Fill me in!Brace yourself, Nick. Every year since 1999 Pantone chooses a colour for the year, a representation of the zeitgeist – from how we’re feeling to what we’re wearing, how we’re styling our homes and even our eyebrows. Last year’s was the darker shade of beige “mocha mousse”, the year before that was the soft, warm “peach fuzz”. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Kate's evolution from Disney Princess to confident future Queen: The hidden details in her state banquet gown that prove she's embracing the gravitas of her role with 'quiet certainty'

Catherine stunned in a sweeping Jenny Packham gown as she joined the Royal Family in welcoming the German president and his wife for their first state visit to the UK in nearly three decades.

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3 h. ago It's now cheaper to fly to Europe for a Christmas market than visit one in the UK

More than 40 years after the first Christmas market came to Lincoln in 1982, experts have revealed it's now cheaper to fly overseas than visit some of the UK's most popular winter attractions.

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3 h. ago Man who visited every country in the world by 28 reveals horrifying experience in North Korea

Adventurer Henrik Jeppesen, 37, managed to visit every country in the world by the age of 27. But there's one isolated nation he's terrified to return to thanks to a near-brush with prison time.

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3 h. ago Supreme court allows Texas to use new congressional map favoring Republicans in 2026 elections – US politics live

Ruling will impact elections as soon as the March primariesUS supreme court approves redrawn Texas congressional mapsAmong the beneficiaries of Donald Trump’s pardons and commutations, there is a group that legal experts and political scientists see as some of the clearest evidence of how such actions undermine the rule of law: those who were released from prison and again arrested for different alleged crimes.During his first term, Trump issued 237 acts of clemency – including to someone who was a predatory lender and drug smuggler and to another who ran a Ponzi scheme. Since taking office again, Trump has issued more than 1,600, most for people involved in the January 6 attack on Congress. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Stunning women forced to hire 'husbands for an hour' as country has man shortage

Latvia is renowned for its stunning women but lonely beauties have resorted to hiring husbands for an hour in a bizarre modern solution for smart, single ladies that can't find a fella

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5 h. ago Robert De Niro, 82, sparks health fears with mystery arm sling

The 82-year-old movie legend was seen with the arm sling when he went to visit his former costar Mark Strong in the Broadway play adaptation of Oedipus.

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5 h. ago Sarah Paulson shares funny and heartfelt final messages from Diane Keaton: ‘Love you, little special’

Paulson read an email she wished she could send to Keaton during her speech at the Women in Entertainment gala

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6 h. ago Gwyneth Paltrow didn’t know Tom Holland after multiple movies with him

Gwyneth Paltrow was honored with the 20th annual Sherry Lansing Leadership Award at The Hollywood Reporter’s Women in Entertainment breakfast gala.

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6 h. ago Maryland dad praised after building daughters $200,000 apartments in his own home as NYC rent is too high

Two adult women with remote jobs opted to leave New York City’s surging rent rates behind for free, brand-new apartment units at their childhood home in Potomac, Maryland

Society

7 h. ago New cervical cancer screening guidelines issued that let women skip unpleasant doctor’s visit

The move addresses a key barrier to screening, as traditional speculum exams can be uncomfortable or even painful

Science

7 h. ago World Cup ‘94 chief Alan Rothenberg on growth of US soccer, the 2026 finals and dynamic pricing

A foundational figure in the business of soccer and sports in the US is adamant that fans will find a way to attend big events, regardless of political issuesWhenever the modern era of American soccer began (the 1994 World Cup? Or the 1990 appearance by the US men? Or the 1991 World Cup win by the US women?), Alan Rothenberg was a key player.Rothenberg came up as a lawyer under Jack Kent Cooke, owner of Washington’s NFL team, the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA, the LA Kings of the NHL, and – crucially, the Los Angeles Wolves of the North American Soccer League (NASL), a team that started life fielding mostly players from Wolverhampton Wanderers. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Toxic waste and hospital blood bags could leak into our water supplies

Experts say it's the 'worst possible scenario' as floods caused by climate change now threaten to wash the hazardous junk into our food chain

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7 h. ago Man United handed Carlos Baleba transfer boost as £25m replacement option identified

Manchester United have been linked with a move for Brighton star Carlos Baleba in the past few months, with a move still possible as the Seagulls are lining up a potential move for a replacement

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7 h. ago Immigration crackdown in New Orleans has a target of 5,000 arrests. Is that possible?

Trump administration officials overseeing the latest immigration crackdown are aiming to arrest 5,000 immigrants in New Orleans and across Louisiana

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7 h. ago NFL sets deadline for every stadium to install new playing surface

The goal of the league is to find fields that are as consistent as possible across all 30 NFL stadiums

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7 h. ago Emma Coates leaves England U23 role to become head coach at NSWL’s Bay FC

Coates ‘ready and excited’ to replace Albertin MontoyaU23 assistant Gemma Davies to join Coates in San JoseEmma Coates has left her position as the leader of England Women’s Under-23 national team to become the new head coach of the NWSL side Bay FC.Coates replaces Albertin Montoya, who was the coach of the expansion team when it entered the National Women’s Soccer League two years ago. Montoya announced in September that he would resign at the end of the 2025 season, with the San Jose side finishing 13th in the 14-team table. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Emma Coates leaves England U23 role to become head coach at NWSL’s Bay FC

Coates ‘ready and excited’ to replace Albertin MontoyaU23 assistant Gemma Davies to join Coates in San JoseEmma Coates has left her position as the leader of England Women’s Under-23 national team to become the new head coach of the NWSL side Bay FC.Coates replaces Albertin Montoya, who was the coach of the expansion team when it entered the National Women’s Soccer League two years ago. Montoya announced in September that he would resign at the end of the 2025 season, with the San Jose side finishing 13th in the 14-team table. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Emmerdale fans 'work out' Celia and Ray's downfall after sick 'double death'

Emmerdale fans think they know what will trigger villains Celia Daniels and Ray Walters' downfalls, after a possible death on the ITV soap on Thursday night weeks on from another 'murder'

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