David Walliams’ ex-wife Lara Stone shared cancer diagnosis just days before claims against comedian surfaced

Read our privacy notice . Lara Stone announced that was been diagnosed with breast cancer just a week before allegations about her ex-husband David Walliams emerged in the press. The British comedian, who she was married…

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Winston Churchill's surprising WWII viewing habits revealed – from Lady Hamilton to Dumbo

Join today Already a member? Log in Winston Churchill unwound at Chequers during the Second World War by watching battlefield dramas and Disney films , it has been revealed. A notebook kept by Mr Churchill’s…

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UK economic growth expected to have picked up amid AI and defence drive

Economists were expecting to see growth accelerate to 0.7% for the third quarter (Yui Mok/PA) PA Wire City Edition News from the City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk I would like to be…

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Laughing migrant rapists who barricaded 17-year-old girl in room at Airbnb party and filmed themselves attacking and slapping her are jailed for 15 years each

The victim was subject to a 'humiliating and degrading experience' after the two men exploited how intoxicated she was with alcohol and cannabis, the court heard. She 'felt drowsy and wanted to sleep' when she was 'led…

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Google ‘trains robot AI to avoid harming babies and pets’

The company’s DeepMind division has unveiled its Gemini Robotics 2.5 model, which it says is approaching ‘human-level dexterity’. The robots can tie ribbons on presents, serve food with tongs, open bag clasps and sweep…

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Dad who shot dead school gunman reveals his final words to killer

The father-of-two says he snapped in ‘mission mode’, tracking down the gunman and bravely putting an end to the massacre. Giamanco has now spoken about the terrifying incident, which took place on October 15, as well as…

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Sue Perkins hits out at 'disgusting' BBC bosses over treatment of Bake Off contestants and reveals she and co-host Mel Giedroyc threatened to quit unless format was changed

The presenter, 57, spoke candidly on this week's How To Fail podcast episode with Elizabeth Day when she reflected on the hosting role she held from 2010 to 2016. Mel, 58, and Sue have previously revealed that they…

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Actor's reading of soldier's final letter helps mother grieve

The annual televised event at the Royal Albert Hall honours the service and sacrifice of members of the armed forces and includes personal testimonies from serving personnel, veterans and their families. Gunner Lee…

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Troubles investigations could cost up to £630m, says legacy body chief

The Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR) is due to become a new Legacy Commission next year. It is currently awaiting a UK Treasury decision on a bid for more funding made earlier…

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Zelensky taunts Putin, saying the Russian leader 'is still alive... maybe we'll do something, it's really a huge problem'

The Ukrainian leader spoke as the two-day US-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi ended without an agreement to end the war. Mr Zelensky, speaking from Copenhagen, said: 'Nobody stopped Putin. Nobody destroyed him. And he is…

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