
Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected as the first American Pope on Thursday, becoming the religious leader of Catholics across the globe.
Just a few years ago, Danielle Pieton was a super fit road cyclist who had just achieved her long-held dream of moving to France.
The Prince and Princess of Wales looked to be in high spirits as they joined King Charles and Queen Camilla at a concert commemorating VE Day on Thursday. William, 42, and Kate, 43, beamed as the stepped out for tonight's event at the Horse Guards Parade in London, presented by Zoe Ball , with performances echoing the historic celebrations 80 years ago.
Of all the public criticism levelled at the Duke of Sussex in recent days, the comments from his old friend Ben Goldsmith were possibly the most significant. 'Tragic but true - Prince Harry's behaviour is unforgivable,' the 44-year-old financier, who grew up with the duke, told me this week. His declaration is thought to be in response to Harry's extraordinary BBC interview last Friday in which the prince admitted that a reconciliation with the Royal Family would be difficult because of his tawdry memoir, Spare, and his criticism in numerous interviews.
Peter Andre has been criticised by fans for taking a family trip to SeaWord during his holiday in Abu Dhabi. The singer, 52, jetted off with his five children and his wife Emily, 35, to the UAE for a family trip but has come under fire for a recent Instagram post. The reality star shared a snap of his children walking into animal theme park SeaWorld which was met with disapproval from animal lovers.
A former football star has been accused of a ten-year campaign of abuse and harassment against Sugababes star Keisha Buchanan. Taiwo Leo Atieno, 39, who played for Kenya and Luton Town, was in a relationship with the founding bandmember, 40, between 2015 and 2018. During that time, he is alleged to have assaulted the star on three occasions, after which she had to undergo physiotherapy.
A nursery worker accused of abusing 24 babies left children crying and 'writhing around' in pain after repeatedly pinching, punching and grabbing them, a court heard today. Roksana Lecka, 22, is accused of 'badly harming' 23 of the infants, aged 18 months to two years, while she worked at a £1,900-a-month Montessori nursery in Twickenham, west London, between January 31 and June 28 last year. Lecka, wearing a grey jumper, white collared shirt and black headscarf, denies 21 counts of child cruelty at the Twickenham Green Montessori nursery, but has admitted two counts of the same offence. She is charged with a 24th count of child cruelty in October 2023, before she started working at the nursery.
Robert Prevost gave a heartfelt appraisal to Pope Francis, who died aged 88 on Easter Monday last month, as he addressed adorning crowds in Rome after being unveiled as the 267th pontiff. The 69-year-old, who is also history's first ever American Pope, appeared in front of jubilant followers on the balcony of St Peter's Basilica, telling them 'Peace be with you' and offering a reminder of God's unconditional love. 'And Pope Francis, in fact, was always courageous, and he blessed Rome. The Pope that blessed Rome gave his blessing to the world, to the whole world on that Easter morning,' he added. Pope Leo went onto thank Francis for his work and his 'brother cardinals' who have chosen me to be the successor of Peter'.
President Donald Trump said he will 'look forward to meeting' Robert Prevost who has become the first American pope in history. The pontiff, who will be named Pope Leo XIV, is the 267th Pope, will become Francis' successor following two days of voting inside the Sistine Chapel. In his first words, Pope Leo said 'Peace be with you', offering a message of peace and dialogue 'without fear.' Trump hailed the election as a 'great honor' for the United States as Pope Leo, 69, becomes the first American pontiff in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church.
JAGUAR Land Rover is looking to replace its current advertising agency just months after the company faced a backlash over its controversial rebrand. The company launched a review of its global creative account - currently held by Accenture Song and its in-house agency Spark44 until mid-2026 - following widespread criticism over its campaign, The Telegraph reported. Critics of the radical rebrand - including Nigel Farage and Elon Musk - accused the carmakers of abandoning their 'jag-man' heritage.
Myleene Klass exuded glamour in an elegant red gown as she led the stars celebrating the 80th anniversary of VE Day on Thursday. Ahead of hosting the sell-out tribute concert at the Royal Albert Hall alongside Katherine Jenkins and Dan Walker, Myleene posed outside in her ball gown. The singer, 47, displayed her toned frame in the thigh-high split gown, adorned with huge bow detailing.
A visibly emotional Stacey Solomon paused for a welcome cigarette break as she left her local veterinary practice with family dog Teddy on Wednesday. The TV presenter, 35, revealed last month that she could lose her beloved dog Teddy, a cocker spaniel, in the coming weeks. However, she later relieved her social media followers by confirming his health had improved.
She's been placed at the centre of a family feud, being made the 'scapegoat' for Brooklyn Beckham's no shows at his father David's 50th birthday celebrations last week. And Kim Turnbull has decided to take her mind off the drama by jetting off to Ibiza, taking to her Instagram Stories on Thursday to announce the 'exciting' trip. Romeo Beckham's girlfriend, 22, posted a photo of Spain's Balearic Islands from a plane window, captioning the dramatic shot: 'Back on the island for something exciting.' She also put on a brave face amid the tension, which has seen sources close to Brooklyn's wife Nicola Peltz suggest the couple 'have a problem' with her, by uploading a slew of photos to her social media account.
A 68-year-old father accused of drugging his two daughters with drugs and systematically raping them for a year has been arrested by Brazilian police. The elderly man, who was not named by police in Juazeiro do Norte, in the state of Ceara, Brazil, tied the sisters to filthy mattresses surrounded by human faeces and rotting trash in a makeshift prison in his home. Shocking police evidence photos show one daughter with her feet tied together with a makeshift hobble while the other sister is comatose on her disturbingly stained bed.
A fuming woman is seen telling a sunbather that she is going to complain about her to the manager at the three-star Hyde Park Lane apartments in Lanzarote. Footage shows the woman, who appears to have a Scottish accent and is wearing a pink cover up, accusing the other Brit of taking a spot which members of her group had been occupying 'all week'. The tourist lying on the sunbed warns her 'don't be rude' and tells her to 'turn around and walk away'. Holidaymaker Callum Lines, who can be heard shouting 'Karen' at the woman in pink, witnessed the commotion while sunbathing poolside and decided to film the row.
Emmy Russo died in her father Dan's arms in hospital, with mum Bryony beside them. The couple, from Harlow, Essex, said they were 'completely broken' by their loss. They are now considering civil action against The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust after a coroner said the death could have been avoided.
Victoria Beckham showed fans how she got her glam on ahead of husband David's 50th birthday dinner that her son Brooklyn didn't attend amid their 'family feud' with his wife Nicola Peltz. The fashion designer, 51, filmed herself getting her hair done by her stylist pal Ken Paves as he fixed it into a ponytail. The former Spice Girl looked incredible in a midnight blue from her autumn-winter collection and accentuated her natural beauty with a light palette of makeup.
When shopping for a fashion-forward wedding guest outfit, your first thought probably isn't to head to John Lewis. Perhaps if you're the mother of the bride or are in need of a fail-safe floral dress. But a chic and luxurious occasion outfit? Less so. The middle-class stalwart has made serious strides in recent years when it comes to casual style. But it still tends to fall down on occasionwear. That's why John Lewis Editions, a new 27-piece formal collection that launches today just in time for the summer rush, is such an interesting move.
The Royal Family joined veterans and politicians at Westminster Abbey today for a moving national service of thanksgiving marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day. King Charles III and Queen Camilla led a host of senior royals in London as they commemorated the sacrifices of Second World War veterans and their generation. They were joined by Prince William, Kate, Prince Edward, Sophie, Princess Anne, Sir Tim Laurence, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester and the Duke of Kent. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer was also present as well as former PMs such as Rishi Sunak, Lord David Cameron and Boris Johnson - but there was unsurprisingly no Prince Harry or Meghan Markle, five years after they stepped down as senior royals.
It was the plane that pilots 'put on' rather than flew; the beautiful beast that left even the Germans waxing lyrical. If you ask people today what typified British defiance the most in the Second World War , many of them will tell you it was the Spitfire. So when I got the chance to take to the skies in one on a sunny morning in March, I knew that this would be the experience of a lifetime. Today, as Britain marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day, we are rightly remembering the men and women who gave their lives in the fight against Nazi tyranny. But it was the bravery of 'The Few' - those young pilots who kept Hitler at bay during the Battle of Britain in 1940 - who I had in mind as I was flown above Cambridgeshire by a former Red Bull Air Race champion and was allowed to briefly take control. And the fact that we were flying from the historic Duxford Aerodrome - the wartime home of the Spitfire that is now a popular Imperial War Museum site - made it even more fitting.
Joan Harrison, 107, is deaf and nearly blind, yet she clearly recalls the moment that the war came to an end, as she sat at the wheel of her Auxiliary Territorial Service ambulance. Newcastle-born Joan Brown, as she was then, had volunteered for war work at the outbreak of hostilities and quickly picked up the nickname, 'Brownie'. As news of Victory in Europe broke in the early evening, a serviceman came rushing towards the 22-year-old to tell her of the momentous good news. She recalled: 'Everything was still. Then, all of a sudden, he came running down the concrete path to the ambulance and said, "Brownie! The war is over!" 'I said he must be kidding. And he said, "No, the war's over!" 'I jumped out - I don't think I even locked it, which was a crime, and ran with him to the NAAFI [Navy, Army and Air Force Institutes] where everyone was gathering. Hats were flying in the air. It was all men. It got a bit boisterous, and some officers came down and called "order".
The King and Queen unveiled their official Coronation state portraits at the National Gallery on Tuesday to mark the second anniversary of the historic event. However, the artwork has since caused a stir online after The Royal Family 's X account shared snaps of the paintings. Royal fans were quick to brand Peter Kuhfeld's portrait of King Charles 'blurry' and 'out of focus', while others suggested Queen Camilla's picture by Paul S. Benney was 'much better' than His Majesty's painting. One person wrote on X: 'Charles's portrait looks like a Wallace and Gromit character - you can imagine it hanging in Wallace's house. Camilla's portrait is lovely.'
Kate (pictured) took to today's Service of Thanksgiving in London to remember the end of the Second World War in Europe and to commemorate those who fought to bring peace to Europe and the rest of the world. She accompanied her husband Prince William at today's service, as they put on a united front just days after Prince Harry 's bombshell plea for 'reconciliation'.
Brooklyn Beckham's ex Lexi Wood has praised the Beckhams as she revealed what the family are really like behind closed doors amid reports of a 'family feud'. The Beckham family have been at the centre of a feud that has pitted Brooklyn, 26, and his wife Nicola Peltz, 30, on one side, and the rest of the family on the other. Things came to a head when Brooklyn and Nicola were no shows at any of David's 50th birthday celebrations last week, with The Mail revealing that a rift with Nicola is at the centre of the breakdown in relations.
CCTV shows the thug enter the shop just after 5.30am on March 29 and ask to buy cigarettes. As the female worker places the pack on the counter, the thief waves a large knife in her direction before grabbing cash from the till. Another member of staff bravely charges at the offender and appears to try and punch and slap him despite the robber holding a blade. The thief then flees the shop as the woman behind the till calls police on her mobile phone.
Kylie Jenner suffered an awkward moment when her boyfriend Timothee Chalamet missed a kiss from her at the David Di Donatello Awards in Italy. The influencer, 27, and her actor beau, 29, made their red carpet debut together at the ceremony where Timothee was honoured with the David Speciale award which acknowledges a 'great actor of quality and innovative films'. When Timothee's name was announced on stage, he shared a kiss with Kylie but then missed her when she went in for a second kiss.
As Michelle Obama and her brother, Craig Robinson, discussed their mother's death, Obama revealed the three brutal words her husband told her.
This is the moment a prisoner who had a relationship with two jail staff tried to flee from police after escaping from a hospital and going on the run for a week. Harri Pullen, 27, had been in a relationship with jail nurse Elyse Hibbs, 27, and engaged in phone sex with prison officer Ruth Shmylo, 26, over a four-year period in HMP Parc, Bridgend, Wales. Pullen was later freed from jail, only to return to a life of crime when he was caught dealing drugs on an e-bike just months later. After being wrestled to the ground by plain-clothed police officers, he was taken to hospital to be checked over.
Charting a career unlike any of his contemporaries, 'King Khan' - as he is affectionately known - has appeared in over 100 films and earned numerous accolades, with millions of fans in countries around the world. His appearance at the Met Gala adds another feather to the 59-year-old's cap, as SRK (recognised by his initialism) became the first Bollywood actor ever to walk the red carpet at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday night. While no other leading man has previously attended the Met, several of his female co-stars - including Deepika Padukone, Aishwarya Rai, and Alia Bhatt - have represented India in the past.
A bar in Barcelona sparked fury by imposing a 'table hogger' charge on customers who overstay their welcome. Bar Perfetto has clamped down on dilly-dallying tourists and has even doubled the price of coffee for those who take more than an hour to finish their drink. Despite being a popular tourist spot, the recent introduction of a 'time surcharge' on its terrace has divided opinion among patrons.
WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: Owner Adam Penn's nine-year-old Springer Spaniel Willow was left with a shocking open wound on her face, leaving Adam with a £2,500 vet bill. Adam first noticed Willow had swelling behind her head and a lack of appetite. Initially, he believed she had been stung by a wasp. Her symptoms got worse and the lump became an open wound. Adam took her to the vets where they discovered Willow had been bitten by a venomous adder. Adders are the only venomous snake in Britain, while their venom is of little danger to humans, a bite can prove fatal for dogs.
Effortlessly cool and perennially chic, French women are often admired for their timeless approach to fashion. They don't follow trends, instead opting for a wardrobe full of everyday basics in neutral colours (mostly blacks, blues and whites, and the occasional pop of red) that can be worn for years to come.
Gary Neville has admitted being 'worse for wear' after attending a lavish party thrown by David Beckham to mark his 50th birthday last week. Beckham threw four days of celebrations to mark the milestone, including an intimate dinner party at swanky central London restaurant Core. His former Manchester United and England team-mate Neville was among those pictured arriving at the three Michelin star restaurant on Saturday.
Luis Enrique is set to manage in his second Champions League final later this month after guiding PSG past Arsenal in their Champions League semi-final on Wednesday night. A decade on from winning the competition with Barcelona, Enrique will be back on the touchline for the biggest game in club football, and there are few that would begrudge him the honour after he suffered a family tragedy six years ago. Back in 2019, Enrique stepped away from coaching the Spanish national team to spend more time with his daughter, Xana, after she was diagnosed with bone cancer.
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