Meghan Markle debuts new look
The Duchess of Sussex has turned heads in London, sporting a new hairdo during a surprise solo appearance, while Harry also ventured out on his own to the theatre.
Europe
Assange ‘guaranteed to leave’ embassy
Ecuadorean authorities say Julian Assange will soon exit the country’s embassy after written assurances from the UK not to extradite him.
Shelf stacker raking in $69k a day
Dan Middleton was earning a pittance working at his local supermarket. But now he’s raking in millions from his favourite hobby.
MPs hijack Brexit deal in shock vote
In a stunning blow to the UK’s PM, MPs have voted to hijack Brexit if her withdrawal agreement is defeated – as is almost certain.
Host killed herself hours after show
Vicki Archer left work while her show was on air and emailed a colleague to say she was feeling upset. It was later found she had taken her own life.
Radio host found dead after sudden exit
Vicki Archer left work while her show was on air. She emailed a colleague to say she was feeling upset. It was later found she had taken her own life.
WWE legend Dynamite Kid dead at 60
British wrestler Tommy Billington who was a WWE star at the sports’ height in the 1980s has died on his 60th birthday after battling ill health for years.
Facebook ‘struck deals’ over personal data
Documents released by a British parliamentary committee have revealed that the social media giant gave companies, including Netflix and Airbnb, access to users’ data.
Mobsters arrested in Mafia crackdown
About 90 alleged Italian mafia members have been arrested in a Europe-wide operation, just a day after the new boss of the Cosa Nostra and 45 other top mobsters were rounded up.
Five police named in student murder
Five security officials are under investigation for the alleged kidnapping, torture and murder of a Cambridge student.
Killer’s chilling online searches
A man convicted of murdering his wife so he could start a new life in Australia searched for some disturbing information online prior to carrying out the brutal act.
Model’s photo that sparked outrage
A lingerie model has been branded an “embarrassment of a human” for a “narcissistic” holiday selfie she shared on Instagram.
Not using flight mode costs flyer $400
We’re always warned to switch our phones to aeroplane mode on a plane. Here’s a good reason why you should definitely listen.
Attenborough: Civilisation will collapse
Famous naturalist Sir David Attenborough has made a chilling prediction about the future of the human race – we’re heading for doom.
Brexit stoush finds May in contempt
In a UK parliamentary first, British politicians have found the government in contempt for refusing to publish advice from the country’s top law officer about Brexit.
Macron caves after worst riots in decades
The French government has backed down on planned fuel tax hikes, but furious rioters say they will maintain the rage as the changes are “too little, too late”.
Staff allege culture of ‘forced hugging’
More than 2500 people have signed a petition demanding an end to alleged harassment and “forced hugging” at a top British fashion retailer.
‘War’: Ukraine spooked by Russia
Ukraine is mobilising its reserves and reinforcing borders in preparation to resist an attack by Russia after an aggressive move by Moscow.
Kids shafted by ‘predatory marriage’
Joan Blass was 90 and had severe dementia when a man posing as her carer married her in secret. Now, her kids are left with nothing.
Paris burning: Unprecedented violence
France’s anti-government protests have gained new allies, with paramedics and students joining the “unprecedented violence”.
Gay people ‘not welcome’ in clergy
Pope Francis has made an extraordinary comment about gay people in the Catholic Church – and made it clear they’re not welcome.
Tiny town at centre of rising conflict
It is the tiny town of less than 6000, but has become the centre of a rising conflict between two bitter rivals that is now divided by barb wire.
Royals ‘won’t spend Christmas together’
As rumours of growing tensions between Kate and Meghan escalate, new reports suggest they won’t be spending Christmas together.
‘Yellow vest hooligans’ torch Paris
Hundreds of people have been injured across central Paris after anti-government protesters torched dozens of cars and set fire to storefronts in the worst riot the city has seen in a decade.
‘Start of a revolution’: Paris burns
There are calls for a state of emergency and the army to be deployed in France after landmarks were attacked during intense riots.
Meghan’s agent: Duchess ‘will act again’
Meghan has not ruled out reviving her on-screen career, according to her acting agent, as it’s claimed a row with one of Kate’s staff is behind their recent tensions.
New twist in Russian feud
Ukraine has introduced drastic measures blocking the movement of Russian men from the country, fearing threats from “private armies”.
Man’s $300m revenge on banks
Taavet Hinrikus was losing thousands in fees until he came up with a genius way of “outsmarting” the banks — and making a fortune.
Woman’s horror allergic reaction
A woman almost died after an adverse reaction to hair dye made her head swell to the shape of a “light bulb”. Warning: Confronting images.
Cyclist’s close call with speeding train
The terrifying moment a cyclist crosses railway tracks, not realising a train was speeding towards him, has been caught on camera.
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