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ARIANA GRANDE broke down in tears on stage at what could be her final-ever concert. The superstar, 33, sobbed as she opened up about her decision to step back from public life. Halting her final gig at London's O2 Arena, Ariana said: "I just wanted to say thank you so much. "This has been such...
Read briefingBRITAIN’S FBI has frozen £10million of Premier League cash as it probes alleged criminality involving a crypto partner fronted by Lionel Messi. The National Crime Agency is investigating Sorare amid claims of unlicensed gambling. Sorare, which runs a digital card game backed by Messi and other stars such as Kylian Mbappé, denies any wrongdoing. The...
Read briefingTHE Duchess of Sussex is nervous about doing the school run while security for her family remains unsettled, a pal says. Meghan and Harry are in a secret luxury countryside location after returning to the UK. The pair have barely left the house since arriving last week and she is said to be worried about...
Read briefingIMAGINE Britain had an ally whose intelligence know-how was so vital to our safety that the head of MI5 said the ally had “disrupted a huge quantity of terror activity inside the UK” and “saved many, many lives on British soil”. Imagine the same ally’s military equipment had saved the lives of British soldiers in...
Read briefingMIKEL ARTETA will look to bring in another attacker on deadline day but if his team keep defending like this, he should not have the hump with sporting director Andrea Berta. Arsenal are once again favourites to retain the title for a very obvious reason. And it is not because their front three strikes fear...
Read briefingBUKAYO SAKA fired Arsenal to a narrow victory over Aston Villa as the Gunners continued their perfect start to the season. Mikel Arteta's side ground out a close-fought 1-0 victory at Villa Park after a first half that lacked any real spark. Saka's tap-in second-half tap-in was the difference for Arsenal, who are yet to...
Read briefingCHRIS WAKELIN is looking forward to eating buns and sinking tons this week at snooker’s FA Cup. Cheltenham racecourse will host the Unibet British Open as the snooker world returns to the UK after five weeks at three back-to-back events across China. Wakelin, 34, plays Belgian Luca Brecel in round one on Monday evening as...
Read briefingDENISE Welch looked relaxed and happy as she showed off her incredible figure while on holiday in Portugal. The former Loose Women panellist joked that she was snapped by surprise while strutting her stuff in the figure-hugging black swimsuit. Denise struck a pose while walking across a lawn in the plunging one-piece before showing off...
Read briefingTOBY SAMUEL earned the biggest payday of his career as he marked his US Open debut with a first Grand Slam victory. This breakthrough summer keeps getting better for the Winchester Rifle, who smashed down 135mph serves to blow away Czech Republic player Tomas Machac. Qualifier Samuel, 23, appeared at both this year’s French Open...
Read briefingA MANHUNT has been launched after a woman was allegedly sexually assaulted in a popular shopping mall. The victim, in her 20s, was reportedly inappropriately touched at around 3pm on June 30 in an Oxford shopping centre. The woman was allegedly assaulted over her clothing in Templars Shopping Centre, cops said. Police have now released...
Read briefingCHELSEA are prepared for any eventuality after Enzo Fernandez was left out of another squad, with the Blues braced for a double departure. Fernandez, 25, is pushing for a move to Manchester City before Tuesday's transfer deadline and has been absent from the last two matchday squads. Alonso, who made it two Premier League wins...
Read briefingHE is on a mission to help our pets . . . and is here to answer YOUR questions. Sean, who is the head vet at tailored pet food firm tails.com, has helped with owners’ queries for ten years. He says: “If your pet is acting funny or is under the weather, or you want to know about nutrition...
Read briefingLOVE Island’s Millie Court has revealed she’s moved on from Zac Woodworth and shared details of her first date with a new man. The show's runners-up split in May after five months together, admitting the long distance was just too much for them to overcome. Millie first appeared on the ITV2 show in 2021 and returned for All...
Read briefingGETTING kids kitted out for the new term can cost a fortune, so make sure you keep school clothes in good condition. A few simple habits can help uniforms stay fresh, clean and smart for longer. Save on costly replacements with these tips . . . HANG IT ALL: One of the easiest ways to make a uniform...
Read briefingCODY GAKPO has reportedly made his choice over his future ahead of the end of the transfer window. The Liverpool star has been widely tipped to leave Anfield this summer, and his exit is closer than ever. Gakpo, 27, has been at Liverpool since his £35million arrival from PSV in 2023. The Athletic have now...
Read briefingSPURS boss Roberto De Zerbi has revealed that THREE players have asked to leave the club. The Tottenham manager, after the 2-0 loss to Newcastle, admitted that Richarlison, Kevin Danso and Pape Matar Sarr are determined to force a move within the next few days. Richarlison has one year left on his current deal and...
Read briefingMANCHESTER City are reportedly thinking up a plan to comandeer Arsenal's pursuit of Julian Alvarez. The Atletico Madrid striker missed training with his team-mates for three days in a row after being struck down by illness. But Marca claim that Alvarez returned to Atletico’s Cerro del Espino base on Friday afternoon to work individually with...
Read briefingIF Broken Britain needs a capital, nowhere fits the bill better than Middlesbrough. The Teesside town has had the highest crime rate in England for some time, yet still the crime wave of the past week has come as a shock. Since a car travelling the wrong way down the A66 dual carriageway crashed into...
Read briefingChancer-lor? JOHN Healey was hailed as a man of principle when he quit as Defence Secretary over the failure to boost funding for Britain’s hollowed-out Armed Forces. His bombshell resignation dealt a mortal blow to Sir Keir Starmer just a week before the crucial by-election that put Andy Burnham in pole position to steal his...
Read briefingTHE draw for tonight's National Lottery EuroMillions (August 28, 2026) has taken place, with life-changing cash prizes at stake. Check the results to see if you have just won a fortune and bagged enough to start that jet-set lifestyle you always dreamed of. Every EuroMillions ticket also bags you an automatic entry into the UK...
Read briefingDANNY WELBECK, Joao Pedro and myself were all relegated with Watford in 2020. Absolutely no one would have imagined two of those would be back together at Chelsea this season. Having outscored the pair of them that year, I just cannot believe I didn’t get a call from someone at Stamford Bridge over the summer....
Read briefingCHARLOTTE TILBURY fans are racing to get their hands on the Pillow Talk Medium Glossy Lips Duo, which is 20% off at Cult Beauty. Knocked down from £21 to £16.80, it's no surprise the set is selling fast – it makes for a perfect gift for a loved one or yourself. Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk...
Read briefingDON’T miss out on this last-minute deal to the Singapore Grand Prix. Formula 1 fans looking for an unforgettable trip to one of the most exciting races of the season are in luck. Last-minute deal to Singapore GP A spectacular last-minute travel deal has opened up for motorsport enthusiasts eager to head to Asia and...
Read briefingA WORLD-FAMOUS rollercoaster dubbed a “rite of passage for the ultimate daredevil” has been linked to brain injuries, comas and deaths, a probe has found. The terrifying X2 at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Southern California has left riders with traumatic brain injuries, according to doctors who treated two women injured within days of each...
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