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03 January 2024, Israel, Erez Crossing Point: A cloud of smoke rises over the destroyed buildings in Gaza.

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Right, I’m going to share a secret with you and I would prefer it if you didn’t judge me. If I can’t get going with cleaning or cooking at home, I watch other people doing it on TikTok and it gives me the motivation to get moving with my own duties.

Take for example, last Sunday. I really wanted to make a roast dinner. Of course, this takes a long time, a lot of different dishes, and is a whole effort. So, to get myself in the mood, I watched some of my favourite “plate... Читать дальше...

Rishi Sunak claims his government cleared the asylum backlog 

The statistics watchdog has launched an official investigation into the government’s claim it cleared the legacy backlog of asylum claims last year.

Downing Street has faced intense criticism – and has even been accused of a “barefaced lie” – after PM Rishi Sunak said his government cleared all applications to remain in the UK made prior to June 28, 2022.

But, after the government’s own data suggested there were still... Читать дальше...

Senator Bernie Sanders (Independent, Vermont) on Tuesday repeated his criticism of the Israeli government’s military approach in Gaza, calling on his fellow lawmakers to reject the Biden administration’s request for billions in military aid for Israel.

I love poached eggs but I have to say, I find the drama of cooking them a bit much. Boil to a certain point, make a whirlpool. To add vinegar or not add vinegar? Who knows! I’m no chef!

Carol Vorderman and Shaun Bailey

Carol Vorderman has called out Conservative peer Shaun Bailey after comments he made about her during an appearance on GB News last month.

Bailey – a former London mayoral candidate, who was appointed to the House Of Lords last year – recently took part in a debate on the divisive news channel, during which he criticised the former Countdown presenter’s credibility as a political commentator.

“Look, on one hand she’s got all that stuff on [X, formerly known as Twitter]... Читать дальше...

The author (right) and her partner, Liam, sitting by the sea in Northern California in January 2022.

"The people I see overnighting in parking lots, rest areas and other places don’t want to be noticed. They’ve had bad breaks like me and are doing everything they can to recover."

Lib Dem leader Ed Davey has driven a poster van advertising his “Tory Removals” service through Guildford, as he demanded Rishi Sunak call an election soon.

Psyduck steals the show in Pokémon Concierge

For many of us, January is a time for putting away the twinkling lights, cracking on with those dreaded New Year resolutions and, indeed, heading back to work after a relaxing break with our loved ones.

If any of that sounds familiar, and you’re already feeling a little worn out at the thought of the long month ahead, we can suggest tuning in to the new Netflix animated series Pokémon Concierge.

The adorable and wholesome new show... Читать дальше...

Over 58% of privately rented homes in England have damp, mould or excessive cold problems. 

Nigel Farage is still “assessing” whether to make a return to the frontline of politics, the leader of the right-wing Reform UK party has said.

You may already know that Peter Capaldi played the twelfth Dr. Who from 2013 to 2017, starting off with a cameo appearance in The Day Of The Doctor before landing the full-time role. 

Doctor Who returned last year with three exciting specials

The BBC has insisted that Doctor Who will continue to “proudly celebrate diversity and reflect the world we live in” after receiving more than 100 complaints over the mere presence of a trans character in the show’s recent anniversary specials.

Last year, Heartstopper favourite Yasmin Finney made her Who-niverse debut as Rose Noble in the anniversary special The Star Beast.

On the complaints section of the BBC website... Читать дальше...

At a certain decade in life, many of us lose the enzyme to metabolize alcohol (alcohol dehydrogenase).

Remember when you used to slap on a coat of lipstick as you dashed out the door — and still managed to look great? If you’re anywhere north of 50, it’s likely those days are over.

If you catch yourself rushing off to the bathroom more frequently, this could be why.

Our children learn their first lessons in right and wrong from us, their parents. We impart our values by telling them what to do and not to do, and, more powerfully, by example. How they see us treating others is the way that our children tend to treat people in their own lives.

Former US President Donald Trump may have a “sense of loss” in his future, according to a psychic on Fox News.

A woman with an afro putting some headphones on while hanging out at a rooftop party.

Now that the dust has settled, the tinsel has been stored away for another eight months and the cheese boards have been well and truly enjoyed, it’s time for a new year and with that, like clockwork, comes messages of diets and detoxes. Just a month after advertisers were pushing for us to “indulge”, we’re now being told how to undo all of that and get restrictive about what we eat again. 

If you’re a big enough star, leaked songs can have a pretty devastating effect on your music promo. Everyone from Dua Lipa to Ariana Grande has been burned before, with SZA saying last year, “When people leak my songs, they ruin them. From then on they are no longer mine.” 

Emerald Fennell

With Saltburn dominating the conversation right now, filmmaker Emerald Fennell is lifting the lid on some of the smaller details that may have passed you by when you were watching.

Posting on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, the Oscar winner shared an image of Saltburn’s title card, revealing it was painstakingly created using stop-motion techniques to tie in with the film’s central themes.

“It took months to make as a single frame took half a day, but it encapsulates everything... Читать дальше...