All news for 2023-12-29

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Meghan Markle has 'lots to say' but expert warns against releasing a memoir
An expert has predicted that Meghan Markle has 'lots to say' should she pen a book, but the Duchess of Sussex has been warned that 2024 is not the year for her tell-all memoir
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Kim Jong-un orders North Korea to 'accelerate war preparations'
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has told the army to "get ready for war" as he claimed that they were facing an "unprecedented" threat from the United States and its allies
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Coronation Street favourite quits show after 13 years on ITV soap
Coronation Street's Beth Tinker actress Lisa George is reportedly quitting the ITV soap after 13 years in her role, just weeks after downplaying exit claims for her character
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Love Actually fans just realising why Rowan Atkinson took ages to wrap present
Fans of Love Actually have finally realised the real reason that Rowan Atkinson spends such a long time wrapping that present in his scene in the Richard Curtis movie
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Klopp bemoans 'horrible time' as Liverpool look to cement title credentials
Liverpool are in contention to win the Premier League, Europa League and Carabao Cup this season after they failed to finish in the top four during the 2022/23 campaign
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Sebastian Vettel on emotional last conversation with Michael Schumacher
Friday, December 29, marks 10 years since seven-time F1 world champion Michael Schumacher suffered life-changing injuries in a skiing accident in the French Alps
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Mick Schumacher would 'give up everything' to talk racing with dad Michael
A decade has passed since Michael Schumacher crashed while skiing in the French Alps, suffering life-changing injuries from which the seven-time F1 world champion continues to recover
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'I was stalked by two men - they thought my pole dancing job made me easy prey'
Sabrina Cowley, from Cheshire, has twice been the victim of stalking and harassment and says women should be able to celebrate their bodies without fear of men over-stepping the mark
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James Bond frontrunner rules himself out of iconic character as he's too old
Richard Armitage, who was one of the frontrunners to take on James Bond in the next film, has ruled himself out of playing the iconic role as he declared he would be too old
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Hodgson responds to Crystal Palace relegation fears as two replacements emerge
Palace, who are just three points above the drop zone, could look at alternative options with former Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper and ex-Wolves chief Julen Lopetegui available
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British couple die in Benidorm house fire as police investigate mystery blaze
A British couple have tragically died in a house fire in the Costa Blanca resort of Denia, near Benidorm, after a neighbour raised the alarm but it is believed the fire could have occurred days ago
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One person dies after contaminated cheese outbreak with 11 in hospital
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has announced that one person has passed away after contracting E.coli - officials have warned people not to eat cheese that may be located in Christmas hampers
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Emily Andre shares rare glimpse of her kids as they enjoy luxury holiday
Peter Andre and his pregnant wife Emily MacDonagh are currently enjoying a luxury holiday in the UAE with their two children, Amelia and Theo, as they prepare to ring in the New Year
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People gobsmacked after learning what the hole in men's pants is actually for
In days gone by men could expect the front of their underwear to be completely flat, but experts have now explained why there has been drastic changes to their design over the years
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Man whose street was destroyed by tornado says going to the pub 'saved his life'
A man whose street was destroyed when a tornado swept through his town has revealed how going to the pub for a pint 'saved his life.'
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Staggering amount David Beckham earned in 2023 thanks Netflix documentary boost
Football star David Beckham had a very successful 2023 as he took home a whopping pay cheque thanks to his Netflix documentary series and impressive brand deals
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Erik ten Hag explains why he snubbed Ineos talks despite Man Utd investment
The Manchester United manager has explained that Jim Ratcliffe and his team have reached out to hold talks but Erik ten Hag has been too busy preparing for upcoming fixtures
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'Greedy' bride and groom stun guests by charging them £300 to attend wedding
A bride-to-be has been branded 'greedy' and 'tacky' after sending out invitations with a price tag attached of over £300. Furious, guests are now refusing to attend.
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Thierry Henry left unimpressed over Jermain Defoe's top-four claim
Alan Shearer and Jermain Defoe were asked to predict the Premier League's top four this season - but the latter's answer left Arsenal legend Thierry Henry speechless
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Arteta suffers fresh Luiz setback after failed Arsenal transfer bids
Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz remains a transfer target for Arsenal, however, the Brazil international also has admirers elsewhere in Europe, including Barcelona
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Tory Mercer 'should keep eyebrows shave vow' if he fails on Veterans ID pledge
Veterans' Minister Johnny Mercer - who has been criticised over an attack on Carol Vorderman and his Labour opponent Fred Thomas - earlier this year said he'd shave his eyebrows if Veterans ID cards weren't rolled out by 2024
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MAFS star diagnosed with life-changing disease as his body 'deteriorates'
Married At First Sight star JJ Slater was rushed to hospital days before Christmas as a blood test revealed he had dangerously high blood sugar levels - sparking a health diagnosis
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Chrissy Teigen wears tiny hotpants to celebrate husband John Legend's birthday
Chrissy Teigen has stepped out in a pair of ultra-short hotpants to celebrate her husband John Legend's birthday, with the couple looking totally smitten on their date night
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Truck crashes into pedestrians killing mum and injuring daughter and 5 others
A 37-year-old woman died at the scene as five other pedestrians and the truck driver, 63, were rushed to a nearby hospital
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Parasite's Lee Sun-kyun’s wife sobs at funeral as fury grows over his suicide
Parasite actor Lee Sun-kyun died at the age of 48 after being found unconscious in a car in a park in the South Korean capital of Seoul, with police now investigating his death