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The truth about David Beckham and the knighthood he craves: He's struck up an unlikely

Shoulders back, head held high and grinning, with just a twinkle of disbelief in his eyes, David Beckham looked like a man who had fulfilled all his boyhood dreams as he strode hand-in-hand with wife Victoria through the corridors of Buckingham Palace on Wednesday evening. His athletic, tattooed, physique - seen more recently half-dressed in jokey Instagram clips posted by his wife - was resplendent in white tie as he joined King Charles and Queen Camilla for a banquet to mark the state visit of the Emir of Qatar , Sheik Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. The former England football captain was, say friends, 'humbled' by his invitation and, along with Victoria, 'very happy' to be there. Little wonder. For any East London boy done good, it would be a 'pinch me' moment but for Beckham, an avid royalist since he was a schoolboy in Chingford, it really was the stuff of dreams.

Storm Darragh is here! Brutal 90mph winds and rain make landfall as Britain faces overnight battering and millions are sent 'stay indoors' red alert

Britons are bracing for Storm Darragh after it made landfall in Ireland this evening, with video from County Mayo showing lashing winds and near-horizontal rain battering the seafront. The full force of Storm Darragh is set to hit the UK overnight, with high waves already spotted off the coast of Aberystwyth in Wales. The Met Office have issued a rare 'danger to life' red wind warning for the early hours of Saturday, with 'significant disruption' expected between 3am until 11am across most of the coast of Wales including Cardiff and Swansea, as well as parts of Bristol and North Somerset. The Met Office said people in the red wind warning areas risk potentially lethal flying debris and falling trees, as well as large waves and beach material being thrown on to coastal roads, sea fronts and homes.

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This week's self-inflicted disaster comes courtesy of several High Street supermarkets, a major European milk co-operative and a £23 billion Swiss-Dutch food and beauty corporation.

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When six-year-old child beauty queen JonBenet Ramsey woke on Christmas Day 1996 she was thrilled to find that Santa Claus had left her a new shiny pink bicycle.

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When Denise Lovell first crossed paths with 'Gregg the Veg' in 1991, she was working as a chef at The Sanctuary, an exclusive health club in London's Covent Garden.

Gino D'Acampo is reportedly being slowly sidelined by ITV amid a string of inappropriate behaviour claims.

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In an interview with the Daily Mail yesterday, the Chancellor also revealed she will launch the biggest audit of government spending in almost two decades to cut waste and drive up efficiency.

Emotional Coleen Rooney bursts into tears as she reunites with her sons at I'm A Celeb camp and tells them: 'I've missed you so much'

Coleen Rooney burst into tears after she was greeted by her mother Colette during Friday's emotional episode of I'm A Celeb.  The friends and family of the remaining I'm A Celebrity campmates surprised their loved ones and the WAG, 38, was overcome with emotion after she ran to give her mum a huge hug as she exclaimed: 'I don't want you to leave me now!' Yet that wasn't the only surprise for the mother-of-four, as she was interrupted by a 'boo' in the background and turned over her shoulder to see her youngest sons Kit, eight, and Cass, six, running into camp to give their mum a hug.

The CEO of UnitedHealthcare who was gunned down in Manhattan on Wednesday backed an AI that wrongfully denies elderly patients healthcare, according to a lawsuit.

Ministers thinking of trying to winkle more money out of Rachel Reeves in the coming months might want to ponder her steely approach before they turn up at the Treasury with begging bowls.

I'll never get over the way Simon Cowell treated me. If I'd been Liam Payne's age it might

Wembley, it certainly wasn't. It also wasn't entirely clear whether the patrons of The Courtyard pub in Morpeth had any idea of the identity of the grey-bearded crooner entertaining them on a Sunday evening last month.But for all the disparity between this intimate gig and his past blockbuster success, Steve Brookstein - the first ever winner of The X Factor - tells me that, despite many years of torment and depression , he couldn't be happier. 'I've found peace now. God's plans and all that. Sometimes you've just got to accept bad guys win.'

The deputy PM overturned the decision to stop the development of a £670million building, which would be used to hold information on the NHS and financial centre, in Buckinghamshire.

Brave Kate says she 'didn't know' what 2024 had in store for her as she opens up on cancer battle while attending carol concert with William, their children and other royals

The Princess of Wales has said movingly that she 'didn't know' what 2024 had in store for her at last year's Christmas carol service as she arrived to host her fourth annual event at Westminster Abbey.  This time last year Kate, 42, was focusing on her work and children, and looking forward to the festive season with little inclination of what was to come. Weeks later she underwent abdominal surgery in hospital, after which doctors broke the news that they had found evidence of cancer and advised her to undergo a gruelling course of preventative chemotherapy. Kate and Prince William found their lives turned upside down.

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At least once or twice a month, John and Sue Letby leave their Hereford home and get into their small Suzuki car to make the 130-mile journey around which their lives now revolve.

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Hairy Biker Si King has confirmed he will continue creating new programmes solo following the heartbreaking loss of his best friend and co-star Dave Myers to cancer earlier this year.

LIVENYPD reveals likely motive for execution of healthcare boss - as cops make huge discovery in Central Park

The search for Brian Thompson has entered its third day, as the NYPD continues to hunt for a mystery man who executed the UnitedHealthCare CEO in midtown Manhattan.

Jolted awake by the terrifying shrieking sound emitted by your mobile phone, you sit up and snatch it from your bedside table and see the words 'NUCLEAR MISSILE THREAT INBOUND'.

Vashi Dominguez is the exuberant entrepreneur who drives a Ferrari - or, sometimes, a Maserati - and dazzles pretty well everyone he meets, from multi-millionaire investors to Holly Willoughby.

Dame Prue Leith throws her support behind Gregg Wallace and insists he 'shouldn't be

Dame Prue Leith seemingly threw her support behind Gregg Wallace and insisted he shouldn't be sacked or cancelled' amid his ongoing misconduct allegations. The GBBO host, 84, also said she too is often warned over her own 'offensive language' on her ITV show Prue Leith's Cotswold Kitchen and claimed more regulations would lead to 'boring telly'. Gregg, 60, stepped down from hosting Masterchef last week while an investigation into his alleged misconduct is carried out.

The spreading cancer of social-media celebration following the vicious early morning murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson proves that brutal bloodlust runs deep in America.

The ex-Liverpool striker, 35, announced his split from the TOWIE star, 36, and mother of his three children in October after secretly separating earlier this year, having been together for 11 years.

MI5 is being forced to 'pare back' its fight against counterterrorism due to growing threats of meddling from Russia and other aggressive countries, Ken McCallum reveals.

Revealed: The celebrities racking up the most private jet air miles in 2024 (and Taylor

The celebrity leaderboard (pictured) for private jet usage by miles in 2024 has been released by CelebrityPrivateJetTracker.com, and the results might come as a surprise. Given the intense scrutiny Taylor Swift comes under for her private air miles, many may assume the US pop sensation takes the top spot.

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A journalist who spearheaded a six-year investigation into Fayed said he had amassed evidence against the women who allegedly helped his vile abuse, who could still face justice.

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Revealed: The 1920s names making a surprise comeback. Use our search tool to find out how

In the 1980s you could barely move for Garys, Craigs and Christophers. But Office of National Statistics data for England and Wales suggests all three names could be on their way to extinction - while names from a century ago, or straight out of an Enid Blyton book, seem to be on the rise. In 1996, 705 boys were named Craig. Last year, it was just nine. Similarly in 1996, 235 boys were given the name Gary - last year, a mere eight. But going in the opposite direction are old-fashioned names such as Bertie. Back in 1996 it was usually reserved for the PG Wodehouse comic character, and was given to just six boys. Last year it was 233. With girls it is a similar story. Susan had already been falling out of favour in 1996, when there were 82. By last year that number had plummeted to 10, a rise from the mere six in 2018.

Student from a wealthy family who wants to have sex with 1,000 men in 24 hours: Lily

Lily Phillips is counting down the days to Christmas, when she'll celebrate with her family in a pretty village near Derby. The festive spirit will be very much alive and her parents still insist she and her older brother hang their stockings for Santa. 'They even make us do the plate of carrots and mince pies [for Santa and his reindeers]!' she says. 'But we all love it - it's just good being together and nice not to be working for once. I'm very excited because I really love giving presents, and this year I'm giving them all a big ski holiday.' How lovely! And then she'll have a nice restorative break before she tackles her New Year's Resolution. Which, I promise, is not like yours or mine. Or anyone else's on the planet. Because Lily, 23, has set herself the target - please brace yourselves here - of breaking a world record by sleeping with 1,000 men in 24 hours. Yes, a thousand.

Industrial action over two days this week was supported by well-known cultural figures including Grayson Perry, Anne Robinson , Stewart Lee and Michael Rosen.

Jonathan Sacerdoti, a Jewish journalist and Oxford alumnus, was heckled and abused during a speech opposing a student motion branding Israel an 'apartheid state responsible for genocide'.

Hannah Waddingham cuts a stylish figure in a rose print dress as she makes first public

The British actress, 50, who shares daughter Kitty, 10, with Italian Hotelier Gianluca Cugnetto, looked incredible in a rose print dress which she teamed with a burgundy coat. Hannah's stylish ensemble boasted a round neckline, a figure-flattering fit, and a peplum hem.

Princess Beatrice was glowing as she arrived at Westminster Abbey in London for Kate Middleton's Carol Concert this evening.

Prince and Princess Michael of Kent's daughter Lady Gabriella Kingston has been seen for the first time since the inquest into her husband Thomas Kingston's death.

Princess of Wales revealed she asked Louis to 'keep a big secret' - as he delights royal

At tonight's event in London's Westminster Abbey, Kate (pictured left with Louis) said that she had enlisted Prince Louis (pictured right), six, to keep a surprise for her daughter Princess Charlotte (pictured inset), nine. Speaking to Paloma Faith, Kate said she asked Louis 'Can you keep a secret otherwise it won't be a surprise for Charlotte, who loves her ballet dancing'

Why Paris Jackson's shock engagement to Justin Long has sparked fears for her famous

The 26-year-old model shared a sweet snap of the proposal and a montage of their time together while paying tribute to Justin - nicknamed Blue - on his birthday. But the milestone moment has raised concerns for some family members who were quick to discuss the steps needed to help safeguard Paris' fortune.

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen jetted to Montevideo, Uruguay, to conclude the trade deal yesterday, which she described as a 'win-win agreement'.

Last weekend the heir to the throne stayed at La Garganta, the 37,000-acre estate in Castile-La Mancha owned by the billionaire Duke of Westminster, Hugh Grosvenor.

Ukraine's Zelensky says Putin 'does not need real peace' as two Russian strikes kill 12

Ukrainian President Zelensky has said Putin 'does not need real peace' after two Russian aerial attacks killed at least 12 and injured dozens more, including a baby.  Shocking images show fires engulfing parts of Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, where at least 10 people were killed following a Russian aerial attack on December 6.  Clouds of billowing smoke covered the sky as flames tore through buildings and cars, as emergency responders rushed to the devastating scenes to help the injured.

A mind-bending Pentagon study was commissioned by the US Army in 1983 to better understand what its Army Intelligence peers were doing with a small esoteric institute in Virginia

Plastic surgeon Gary Linkov suggested that Lindsay Lohan's 'refreshed 'look' could thanks to several procedures, including lip fillers, a facelift, an upper eyelid lift, a nose job, and more.

Researchers tracked hundreds of thousands of people in their fifties to see what proportion developed atrial fibrillation - an abnormal heartbeat which is a major risk factor for strokes.

'I'm a doctor - I eat well, I exercise, I do yoga, meditation, mindfulness. I do everything the books tell you to do to change your life and avoid cancer,' Dr Cat Stone said.

Who left I'm A Celeb? GK Barry is greeted with a 'snog' from girlfriend Ella Rutherford as

GK Barry and Alan Halsall have become the latest stars leave I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here in yet another shock double vote off. The TikTok star, 25, was surprised by girlfriend Ella Rutherford and the couple shared a kiss on the famous bridge, after weeks of pining for a 'snog' from her partner. She told hosts Ant and Dec: 'I can't believe I've looked like that on national TV, for several days. It was worse than I expected, I thought it would just be tanning and having a good time. That was hell, i wouldn't put my worst enemy through that but the people in there were amazing so that made it great'.

Daniel Craig looks comfy in a cable knit sweater and SLIPPERS at event for racy new film

Daniel Craig sported slippers as he took to the stage for an event titled An Evening With Daniel Craig at BAM Howard in NYC on Friday evening. The James Bond actor, 56, who was promoting his racy new movie Queer, looked comfy stylish in a grey cable knit sweater which he teamed with he bedroom footwear. He completed the ensemble with jeans and swiped his long blonde locks from his handsome face.

Heaven, in Charing Cross, has been closed since the incident on November 1. The Met Police said a member of the security team was arrested and charged.

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British training programme Operation Interflex has turned out 50,000 fresh recruits for Ukraine MailOnline has headed to the undisclosed location to speak with the Ukrainian civilians turned soldiers.

Gwen Stefani has divided her fanbase after promoting the Catholic prayer app Hallow. The No Doubt singer, 55, recently partnered with the popular prayer and meditation app.

Moment 'merciless' man is handed abortion pills he later uses to force a woman to miscarry by spiking her orange juice - as he is jailed for 12 years

A video shows the moment a man was handed abortion pills which he later used to force a pregnant woman to have a miscarriage by secretly spiking her drink.  Stuart Worby, 40, secretly spiked the orange juice of the victim with an abortion-inducing drug. He was found guilty of sexual assault and administering a poison or using an instrument to procure a miscarriage and has been jailed for 12 years.

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If you're going to desecrate beautiful English countryside with thousands of solar panels and batteries, it might be an idea not to pick a site bordering Christine Hamilton's back garden.

I haven't been to a Christmas party for seven years now. It's not that I'm wildly unpopular - well, not entirely that - more that I realised, in my new-found sobriety, that they were no longer for me.

The Constitutional Court's unprecedented decision - which is final - came after President Klaus Iohannis declassified intelligence on Wednesday that alleged Russia interfered in the poll held on November 24.

Leah Harrison, from Darlington, was killed at Carlton Bank on the edge of the North York Moors on May 22. The Year 6 pupil had been on a walk led by instructors at Carlton Adventure Centre.

Disgusting allegations made against Kentucky judge shot dead in his office by sheriff

District Judge Kevin Mullins, 54, was killed on September 19 in his chambers in Whitesburg by Letcher County Sheriff Shawn M. 'Mickey' Stines, 43.

Isaac Herzog called the tech billionaire, allegedly at the request of a hostage family member, to implore him to apply pressure to all those involved in the discussion so that they do not collapse.

Hannah Kobayashi now the target of FBI investigation into green card scam as family fights

Missing Hannah Kobayashi is now the target of an FBI investigation into a green card scam - as her family continue to fight over the GoFundMe riches.

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I really don't want to go to my brother-in-law's for Christmas lunch. He is arrogant, competitive and quite materialistic - in other words, insufferable.

Official data showed 2,715,000 fixed penalty notices were issued for speeding in 2023 - the equivalent of more than 7,400 every day and up nearly nine per cent on 2022 levels.

Nicholas Rheinberg, the retired senior coroner for Cheshire, told the public inquiry looking into her crimes that he was never told about consultants' concerns a nurse was linked to deaths.

Pep Guardiola is dragged away from heckling fan by his entourage after heated confrontation breaks out on the street

Pep Guardiola had to be held back when heckled in Manchester, a viral video has revealed.  Guardiola looked ready to confront a fan who had commented as he walked by - before being held back by two members of his entourage.  The supporter, had said 'right mate, just 'cause you lost', perhaps due to not being acknowledged as Guardiola walked by.

The rapper, real name Tyron Frampton, and his co-accused Alex Blake-Walker are on trial in Oxford, They deny three joint charges of rape and one of sexual assault against two women.

She's best known for playing a ditzy but fearless flight attendant in a 1980 cult comedy

Her 1980 breakout role in what's considered one of the funniest parody films of all time helped launch her career as a beloved comedy actress in the 80s and 90s.  The cult classic, starring Robert Hays, saw her show off her acting chops and impeccable comedic timing as naïve but fearless flight attendant Elaine Dickinson, a part she would reprise in the sequel two years later following the movie's success.  From then on, her unique, offbeat charm would continue to captivate audiences through her portray of quirky, endearing characters in subsequent comedy films such as 1985's Lost in America and What about Bob? in 1991.

I know the real reason Pamela Anderson still titillates men and women alike... and it has

Hasn't Pammy suffered enough? Baywatch icon Pamela Anderson has been bravely open about being molested by her childhood babysitter, raped by a 25-year-old man at the age of 12, and sexually assaulted by her high school boyfriends and his pals before she turned 18. When her infamous '90s sex tape with Tommy Lee was stolen from their home, she did all she could to get the tape back. Her attempts were unsuccessful, and she's said it 'ruined' her life and relationship.

It's the marvellous Middletons! Kate's supportive mum Carole and very glamorous sister

The Princess of Wales ' mother, sister and brother gave their full support for the royal today as they joined her at Westminster Abbey for her Christmas carol concert. Mother Carol, and sister Pippa, 41, put on an equally stylish display as they arrived at the annual festive occasion alongside Kate, 42. Even after marrying into one of the most famous families in the world, the princess has remained close to the Middleton family, which includes her sister 41-year-old sister, and her brother James, 37. Carol, 69, and her husband Michael, 75, have long been known for their hands-on parenting approach and often host their grandchildren for sleepovers. Kate is also very close to her sister; the Princess of Wales and her younger sibling are also best friends who spend as much time together as possible.

The Princess of Wales will preside over her annual Christmas carol concert this evening, with several members of the royal family rooting for Kate after what has been a tumutlous year for her.

Zara Tindall dons a chic burgundy trouser-suit as she joins Princess Beatrice and family

Princess Anne's daughter Zara (pictured), 43, cut a stylish figure in the velour pantsuit, as she arrived alongside her pregnant cousin Princess Beatrice at Westminster Abbey this afternoon. The mother-of-three appeared to be attending the concert solo, without husband Mike.

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Three-bed house goes on the market for £310,000 - but it has one interior feature that has

A three-bedroom home has been ruthlessly mocked for one quirky interior design feature that has left prospective buyers baffled. The 'unique' detached, 1970s property in Wolverhampton has hit the market for £310,000. It boasts a utility room, garage and living and dining room. But, one room, in particular, has left potential buyers scratching their heads.

During testing, ChatGPT's new model, o1, attempted to disable an oversight mechanism when it was led to believe it would be switched off.

The soldier is accused of murdering James Wray and William McKinney when members of the Parachute Regiment shot dead 13 civil rights protesters in Londonderry in January 1972.

The Elpheba actress, 37, was asked about the online negativity that has been aimed at Ariana over the course of the press run for Wicked.

Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood's department confirmed that if a lower tier of murder is created it will not carry a mandatory life sentence, which judges must currently impose on all convicted murderers.

Knitting grannies save baby rhino fighting for its life with blanket they made in their

A group of knitting grandmothers from Saltburn-by-the-Sea have helped save the life of an injured baby rhino in South Africa thanks to their charitable blanket making. The Knitting Nannas, from the Hazelgrove Court Care Home, have been helping keep three-week-old Hercules warm as he recovers from a hyena attack.

Mother moves her family to Spain because Britain 'has gone downhill' and she didn't want

A UK mortgage broker claims Britain has 'gone so downhill' that she moved her family to Spain - to avoid becoming a sofa slob with a son who 'wanders the streets in a tracksuit'. Megan Hall and partner Chris Cousins moved to Sotogrande, Spain, in August with the belief they'd become more sociable and encourage their three kids to have a 'play-based lifestyle'. The 32-year-old has caused a stir on TikTok by slamming the UK as 'going downhill' and she's since explained a reliance on screens and feeling less safe means she won't return.

A former Eastenders star, 33l has dropped a major hint that she could be swapping drama for the dance floor in next year's series of Strictly Come Dancing.

After yet another summer of success, Biles revealed she worked out for the first time since the Paris games this week but admitted its likely the last time she'll be trying out that particular workout.

China's 'floating' hyperloop train will shuttle passengers at record-breaking speeds of

Travelling by train at speeds close to a commercial jet sounds like the stuff of dreams for busy commuters. Now, China is getting closer to making this a reality for its 1.4 billion citizens. The country has just started construction on a new line for its 'maglev' network - which uses magnets to lift the carriages above the track. Ultimately, China wants to build a vast network of maglev trains across the country, which would go at more than 621 miles (1,000km) for passengers.

Indigenous Canadian actor, Greggory Odjig, who starred in Outlander has been cleared by a jury after being accused of raping an unconscious woman in a hotel room.

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