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Princess Kate breaks cover at Balmoral church service after revealing cancer update | Royal | News

Princess Kate has appeared in public for the first time since announcing she has completed her chemotherapy. The Princess of Wales, 42, appeared with Prince William, 42, King Charles, 75, and Queen Camilla, 77, as they attended Crathie Kirk Church in Balmoral this morning. Kate looked well as she headed to Sunday Service, in the first time she has been seen in public since launching a video to announce the end of her cancer treatment. More to follow… Source link

EasyJet warns millions of Brits over ‘longer queues at border control’ | World | News

EasyJet has issued a warning to Brits travelling to Spain ahead of a new EU rule that’s soon to be put into force.  The Foreign Office has issued a warning to UK residents travelling to EU destinations such as Majorca from November 10 as the EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) comes into effect. Under the new rules, all non-EU passengers will be required to have their fingerprints and photo taken on their first entry into the Schengen area. Travellers may also be questioned on the purpose of their visit, duration of stay, their funds, and be asked to provide proof ... Read more

Choose apprenticeships over ‘woke’ universities Tom Tugendhat urges | Politics | News

Middle class parents should sign their children up to do apprenticeships instead of sending them to woke universities, a Tory leadership hopeful urged. Tom Tugendhat vowed to make the option so attractive that families would pick the option over “three years of indoctrination on left wing views” by academics. The shadow security minister revealed he had to warn vice chancellors that it was illegal to support Hamas during talks on how to handle protests on campuses over the Gaza conflict. Mr Tugendhat told the Express: “Do you really want to go to university for three years of indoctrination on left ... Read more

UK weather forecast: 173-mile Atlantic storm pummels Britain | Weather | News

The UK could soon be in for a drenching as a 173-mile Atlantic storm is set to bring wintry weather. Weather maps for rain have turned a startling orange for Tuesday September 24 and Wednesday September 25 as the UK braces for a deluge of torrential downpours. The huge wall of rain covers Britain with it starting in Edinburgh and going all the way down to Southampton. On Tuesday, Cardiff and Southampton are set to receive the worst battering with four to eight millimetres of rain predicted. On Wednesday, London and Manchester look likely to see the worst of the ... Read more

Queen Margrethe rushed to hospital after fall at Fredensborg Castle | Royal | News

Queen Margrethe of Denmark was rushed to hospital on Wednesday after falling at Fredensborg Castle, according to local media reports. The 84-year-old, who shocked the world with her abdication earlier this year, was admitted to the Danish capital’s university hospital for observation, the royal house told Danish media. She was reportedly not seriously hurt. Head of communications, Lene Balleby, said: “According to the circumstances, the queen is doing well, but was admitted for observation for the time being.” King Frederik, Margrethe’s son, told reporters he had spoken to her and that “she is in good hands.” He said as he ... Read more

Met Office warns UK in ‘summer’s last hurrah’ before weekend washout | UK | News

The Met Office has warned heavy rainfall is expected to drench the country over the weekend but not before some sunshine will enable Brits to enjoy “summer’s last hurrah”. As October looms and summer draws to a close we are set to be hit with some wintry weather as soon as this weekend according to weather forecasters – with some areas at risk of flooding. A flood warning is already in place for the North Sea coast at Hornsea due to higher than normal tides which is expected to cause flooding tomorrow morning between 5.45am and 7.15am. Areas most at ... Read more

Royal Family LIVE: Meghan Markle’s neighbour gives verdict | Royal | News

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry‘s neighbour in Montecito claims that he was surprised to find out the couple had moved there and revealed that the neighbourhood typically attracts older residents. Discussing his surprise over having Meghan and Harry – as well as their two young children – in the neighbourhood, he said: “It’s where the elephants come to die”. Speaking to the Montecito Journal, Frank McGinity, 88, claimed: “It’s surprising they came here. People are typically older. It’s where the elephants come to die. We don’t see them very much around here.” The Duke and Duchess of Sussex eventually relocated ... Read more

The world’s 10 best countries to retire to – Italy, Spain and Greece not number 1 | World | News

As retirement approaches, many dream of spending their golden years in an idyllic location abroad, where they can enjoy a lower cost of living, better healthcare, and a more relaxed pace of life. However, with countless options worldwide, choosing the right place can be overwhelming. To assist with this decision, International Living has released its highly anticipated 2024 Annual Global Retirement Index, which offers invaluable guidance on the best retirement destinations across the globe. These locations are selected based on information that came from real people living in these countries, with on-the-ground knowledge about healthcare, cost of living, and lifestyle. ... Read more

EU in crisis as Germany angers neighbours by ending freedom of movement | World | News

Olaf Scholz has made a last ditch attempt to win over voters ahead of Sunday’s state election in Brandenburg by imposing border checks in one of the state’s cities, in defiance of Schengen rules. The German Chancellor’s Social Democratic party is, according to the polls, likely to be beaten by the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) for the third time in a matter of weeks. Migration is a concern foremost in voters’ minds and is an issue owned by the AfD. The decision to impose border checks for those crossing from Słubice, Poland, into the city of Frankfurt an der ... Read more

Ryan Wesley Routh pictured as his son speaks out | US | News

Routh frequently posted on social media about the war in Ukraine and had a website where he sought to raise money and recruit volunteers to go to Kyiv to join the fight against the Russian invasion. A photo of Routh posted on the webpage shows him smiling, wearing a T-shirt and jacket adorned with American flags. In June 2020, he made a post on X that asked then-President Trump to win reelection by issuing an executive order directing the Department of Justice to prosecute police misconduct. That year, he also posted in support of the Democratic presidential campaign of then-U.S. ... Read more