Diego Forlan’s pro tennis debut ends in defeat for former Uruguay forward
Footballer turned tennis player Diego Forlan suffered a 6-1 6-2 doubles defeat in his professional debut at age 45 in front ...
Sydney Sweeney claims Hollywood message of women supporting women is ‘fake’
Sydney Sweeney has debunked the entertainment industry’s message about female empowerment. It comes after a female producer in Hollywood is said to have disparaged the Anyone But You star’s physical ...
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Protests erupt in Paris over pro-Israel gala organised by far-right figures
Protests erupted in Paris on Wednesday against a controversial gala organised by far-right figures in support of Israel. The event, intended to raise funds for the Israeli military, included Israeli ...
Painted Roman walls and world’s first rail station put on heritage at risk list
Some 155 sites have been added to the at-risk register in 2024, while 124 have been removed after work to conserve them.
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DWP PIP eligibility help tool launched by charity Turn2ss
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) provides financial support for disabled people and those with long-term health conditions. Despite the support, nearly 1 in 3 Disabled people in the UK live in ...
Pharmacy owners vote to reduce hours in row over funding
Collective action could begin in January if there is not an ‘adequate response’ from Government, the National Pharmacy Association said.
Explosion outside Brazil Supreme Court leaves one dead
At least one explosion outside Brazil’s Supreme Court has killed one person and forced the justices and staff to evacuate the building in the capital of Brasilia, police and firefighters said. A ...
John Lewis Christmas ad stars sister in last-minute dash for the perfect gift
John Lewis has released a memory-strewn tear-jerker, following a woman frantically buying a last-minute gift for her sister, for its highly-anticipated Christmas advert. The Gifting Hour opens with ...
Two-thirds of private tenants worried about paying their rent – Big Issue
The poll of 2,000 adults showed that one in two felt an increased risk of homelessness compared with last year.
Ministers back voluntary levy on arena gig tickets to support grassroots venues
A voluntary levy on tickets to large concerts at stadiums and arenas should be introduced by 2025 to help fund grassroots venues, the Government has said. Ministers expect the music industry to take ...
Warning over ‘accident crisis’ as number of deaths reaches all-time high
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) warned the country is “facing an accident crisis” after data from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland showed a UK-wide rise of 42% ...
There is so much excitement swirling round: Strictly stars prepare for Blackpool
Strictly Come Dancing’s stars are preparing to perform in Blackpool this weekend with professional dancer Lauren Oakley revealing there is “much excitement swirling round” ahead of the show.