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Bored of your beach read? Dive into these politicians’ steamy novels

From Brussels to Westminster, top European politicians have turned their experiences into steamy novels, mixing romance, scandal, and risqué fantasies. Diplomats, ministers, and MPs reveal a surprising, erotic side behind the political curtain.

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A royal scandal: Key takeaways from scathing new Prince Andrew exposé

“Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York”, by Andrew Lownie, “traces the life of the late Queen’s second son.” It hits the shelves today. Here are some of the key takeaways from a scathing exposé.

World News

Epstein victims express fear and exhaustion over handling of files

Some victims of disgraced sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s victims expressed concern over reports the Trump administration may be considering offering his former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell immunity if she testifies before Congress in their efforts to make the scandal go away.

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Diplomatic downfall: When ambassadors cross the line

Secret sex blogs, bullying scandals and public naps, these diplomats were once at the top of their game. Here's how their careers took unexpected turns.

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Who is the British porn actress who brought UK viewers to their knees?

A documentary released this week in the UK has caused moral outrage and heated debate. At the centre of it is Bonnie Blue, an adult content creator who was banned by OnlyFans. Is the doc worth watching?

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Sydney Sweeney jeans ad backlash intensifies with viral takedown

The controversial ad campaign by American Eagle featuring Sydney Sweeney has sparked heated debate over its messaging, which has been compared to Nazi propaganda. Now, singer Doja Cat has mocked Sweeney in a viral video...

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Coldplay kiss cam scandal: How best to handle a PR crisis

No such thing as bad press? Actress Gwyneth Paltrow has become the temporary spokesperson for the tech firm at heart of Coldplay CEO “kiss cam” scandal. The company’s new, tongue-in-cheek promo video has gone viral and is a masterclass in how to handle a PR crisis. Here is who’s behind it.

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CEO caught on 'kiss-cam' placed on leave by tech company Astronomer

The footage of a CEO embracing an employee went viral earlier this week after the pair appeared on a large screen at a Coldplay concert.

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Footage of CEO allegedly having affair at Coldplay concert goes viral

The internet is having a field day over footage of a recent Coldplay gig in the US. A kiss-cam moment seemed to expose an affair...

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Yamal slammed for hiring people with dwarfism to perform at his party

The Barcelona right winger drew criticism online after a post showing a group of people with dwarfism reportedly hired to entertain his guests at his lavish private party circulated online.

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Beloved and polemic French TV presenter Thierry Ardisson dies aged 76

Through an Elysée statement, French President Emmanuel Macron paid tribute to the memory of Thierry Ardisson, calling him the man who “helped write the history of French television.”

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NaNoWriMo closes: How scandals rocked a novel writing community

Child grooming accusations, AI controversies, and financial difficulties: how scandal after scandal led to the downfall of an online novel writing community.

United Kingdom

Controversy sparked by UK politician's 'pet rent' expense claim

The Labour MP Taiwo Owatemi did not break parliamentary rules, but the government has said it now wants them to be revised.

Cinema

Film of the Week: 'Snow White' - The poisoned apple you’re expecting?

Disney continues its exhausting plan of remaking its animated classics into live action / photorealist movies. Now comes the highly controversial adaptation of the studio’s landmark 1937 first animated feature... Is it as bad as the multiple scandals that have preceded its release?

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Behind the political poster causing an antisemitism row in France

Far-left political party La France Insoumise has again been accused of antisemitism. This time it's because of an image that was supposed to promote an anti-racism march this weekend. The chronicle of a harmful backfire.

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Trump in meltdown over bombshell revelations in new tell-all book

The new exposé by journalist Michael Wolff comes out today and the Trump team are already using some colourful language to deny some of the revelations. Here's the lowdown.

Cinema

Is Karla Sofía Gascón being erased from 'Emilia Pérez' Oscar campaign?

Oscar-nominated 'Emilia Pérez' actress Karla Sofía Gascón has apologised for her past social media posts and will reportedly not be attending awards events in the run-up to the final round of Oscar voting. Netflix are trying to salvage their awards campaign...

Food and Drink

Can Donald Trump inauguration gift reignite Coca-Cola vs Pepsi war?

A welcoming gesture from Coca-Cola marks an apparent shift in relations between the soon-to-be 47th president and the company, which previously slammed Trump and the January 6 Capitol attack. Critics are already saying they will be switching to Pepsi...

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New Eurovision rules announced to 'protect' artists

The new measures are there to ensure that the 2024 controversies don’t happen again, with even this year’s winner Nemo stating that they were "really sad" it had not just been "all about love and unity".

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Swiss esports event cancelled after anti-abortion comment

An event billed as Switzerland's biggest esports competition has been cancelled after the host team's founder posted an anti-abortion comment on social media, triggering outrage that led three rival squads to pull out.