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He was absent from a court hearing in Canberra on Tuesday. Nick Kyrgios His lawyers will seek to dismiss the Australian tennis player’s assault charge on mental health grounds. Currently playing in Japan, Kyrgios wasn’t required to attend Tuesday’s hearing which related to an alleged assault on a former partner.  His faces a maximum of two years in prison if convicted, with the alleged incident taking place in December 2021. A hearing took place in Canberra on Tuesday but the Aussie wasn’t required to attend and he remains in Tokyo for the Japan Open.  Nick Kyrgios’ lawyers look to dismiss…

Pop icon Gwen Stefani loyal fans have insisted that the No Doubt hit-maker looks ‘almost identical’ to how she did when she first shot to fame back in 1995 Gwen Stefani Gwen Stefani fans have been completely blown away by the music icon’s ageless looks after discovering her real age. Last month, the Don’t Speak songstress caused confusion after her appearance on the American chat show Late Night With Seth Meyers, with some viewers branding her ‘unrecognisable’ as they got to grips with her seemingly age-defying looks. And now avid admirers of the singer have been left in disbelief after learning that…

After being ordered to pay the majority of Coleen Rooney’s legal fees earlier today, Rebekah Vardy took to social media to send Wayne Rooney’s wife a public message – telling the mum-of-four to put her money where her mouth is Rebekah Vardy Rebekah Vardy shared a public message to Coleen Rooney just hours after it was confirmed she will have to pay 90% of her fellow WAG’s legal costs. The former I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! star took to her Instagram Stories to tag Coleen in a post related to the outcome of their infamous Wagatha Christie saga – seemingly urging the Liverpool-born star to donate the £800,000…

Her, the much loved country singer, has died aged 90, her family have confirmed. Loretta Lynn she has died at home in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee, surrounded by family today aged 90. The country singer was known for her tales of heartbreak and poverty and was one of the US’ most celebrated singers of the genre. The statement read: “Our precious mom, Loretta Lynn, passed away peacefully this morning, October 4, in her sleep at home in her beloved ranch in Hurricane Mills.” The exact cause of death is unknown at this moment. Lynn’s career spanned more than six decades after…

Under-fire Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng said the national mourning period added to pressure in the build-up to his Commons statement – which plunged the Conservatives’ poll ratings into freefall Kwasi Kwarteng Embattled Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng sought to blame the Queen’s death for his botched mini-Budget which unleashed financial turmoil and hiked mortgage rates. Mr Kwarteng said the national mourning period added to pressure in the build-up to his Commons statement which plunged the Conservatives’ poll ratings into freefall. On an unprecedented day of chaos at the party’s conference in Birmingham, top Tories were embroiled in a bitter civil war as senior ministers fought over benefit…

He locked horns with Andrew Tate over the kickboxer’s controversial comments about women during a heated debate on TalkTV. Piers Morgan Andrew Tate, 35, appeared on Tuesday’s instalment of Piers Morgan: Uncensored where he addressed being banned from social media sites, including Facebook, following his offensive remarks about women. Piers, 57, ripped into the controversial figure as their interview got underway and branded him “a misogynist” who was the “king of toxic masculinity” he began by saying Andrew’s videos have been viewed by billions of people online and he built an “enormous” following, mostly of young men.  He explained Andrew reportedly said…

Tories descended into all out war today as a senior Cabinet Minister accused rebels of orchestrating a “coup” against Liz Truss’ tax plans. Tories Home Secretary Suella Braverman blasted colleagues who successfully forced the PM to u-turn on her decision to abolish the 45p top rate. Meanwhile Conservative MPs clashed on how much benefits should go up by next year. Speaking at the party’s Birmingham conference, Ms Braverman said she was “disappointed” the PM had abandoned her bid to scrap the top rate of income tax.  Voicing support for the original policy, she said: “I am disappointed that members of our party staged a coup and…

Liz Truss has found herself under siege from both allies and opponents in the Conservative Party and Tory MPs are now considering who could replace her with former cabinet minister Grant Shapps warning they will “find a way” to oust her if the polls do not improve. Liz Truss Tory MPs want Defence Secretary Ben Wallace to step in as an “emergency Prime Minister” to take them through to the next election if Liz Truss’ government collapses. Express.co.uk has been told that the popular minister is the favourite in a shortlist of three as the beleaguered Ms Truss fights to keep control of…

Meghan Markle hit out at Hollywood actor Mike Myers and director Quentin Tarantino for perpetuating stereotypes with their “caricatures” of Asian women in the latest episode of her Spotify podcast. Meghan Markle hit She criticised the representation of Asian women across Hollywood productions in the latest episode of Archetypes. The Duchess of Sussex examined the “Dragon Lady’ stereotype showing female members of the Asian community as “sexually cold” and threatening “masculinity”. Meghan took aim at director Quentin Tarantino and Austin Powers actor Mike Myers for their stereotypical portrayal of Asian women. She hit out at both men for “caricaturing” women as “over sexualised…

Former Blue Peter presenter Anthea Turner thought about penning her feelings and experiences of menopause in the hope of then-husband Grant Bovey gaining more of an understanding Anthea Turner Anthea Turner has opened up about how she wrote a letter to her then-husband Grant Bovey to explain her behavioural changes due to the menopause, while he was having an affair with a 24-year-old interior designer. The former Blue Peter presenter, 62, admitted that due to her busy work commitments, she found it hard to converse with her husband of 12 years so she thought about penning her feelings and experiences in…

Ringo Starr has cancelled his US tour after catching coronavirus, his spokesperson has confirmed. Ringo Starr Has been forced to cancel his US tour dates after catching Covid. The former Beatles musician, 82, was set to play a string of dates in America with his band All-Starr before he fell ill. The drummer is said to be “recuperating at home” after it was confirmed the star had caught Covid. Two shows had preivously been cancelled at the last minute after the musician fell ill at the weekend. The musician’s spokeperson confirmed: “Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band were forced…

Kwasi Kwarteng was forced to abandon his plan to give a massive tax cut to millionaires – but critics warned the damage has already been done after the Bank of England had to step in Kwasi Kwarteng Tories roared with laughter tonight as Kwasi Kwarteng joked about the economic chaos caused by his botched mini-Budget, sparking widespread fury. And the arrogant Chancellor even dismissed the fallout of his proposed tax cuts for the rich – leaving ­homeowners struggling with soaring mortgages – as a “hullabaloo”. His bid to make light of the carnage came after he finally did a U-turn on scrapping the…

YORKSHIRE Shepherdess Amanda Owen has taken her wedding ring off four months after announcing her split from husband Clive. Yorkshire Shepherdess Amanda Owen The Our Yorkshire Farm star made an appearance on Steph’s Packed Lunch today and the emblem of love was notably missing from her hand. But she looked happier than ever walking around Leeds where the show is filmed, while taking a break from her busy farming life. She told presenter Steph McGovern her split from Clive after 22 years was “a weird situation” adding: “But we’re actually all just fine, just getting on with it.” Amanda, 48, announced in…

Sophie Wessex is currently in the Democratic Republic of Congo, becoming the first royal ever to visit the country. Sophie opted for a bright dress for the occasion. Sophie Wessex Sophie Wessex has arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo where she will aim to highlight the impact of sexual and gender based violence in conflict, as well as the importance of supporting survivors. This afternoon, the royal met with representatives from TRIAL International, a non-governmental organization which is dedicated to fighting impunity for international crimes in conflict, in Bukavu, South Kivu Province. For the occasion, Sophie donned a green tea…

Aldi shopper was overcome by the checkout worker’s generosity after witnessing her conversation with the elderly woman who did not have enough money to pay her bill Aldi shopper An Aldi customer was left dumbstruck by a cashier’s response to a pensioner who was left £1 short at the checkout. The heartwarming encounter took the shopper aback and prompted her to share it online. Roné Bouwer Baxendell recalled how the elderly woman appeared to keep tabs on her shopping total as the items were scanned through the till. When she came up short, the Aldi worker stepped in to help and offered to…

Queen Margrethe expressed her sorrow for upsetting her family but has not reversed the decision. Queen Margrethe Queen Margrethe II of Denmark has said she is “sorry” for the fallout caused by her move to slim down the monarchy by removing royal titles from four of her grandchildren. Her elder son and heir apparent Prince Frederik’s children will keep their titles, however, it is her younger son Prince Joachim’s children who will no longer be known as prince and princess. The change will be put into place from next year. The Danish Queen said she wanted to keep the monarchy in “keeping with…

Hungry families in the Tyseley Foodbank in Birmingham, across the city from where Conservatives are gathered for their annual jamboree Hungry families As tax-slashing Tories quaff Champagne at their annual conference in Birmingham, five miles across town desperate families are queuing for emergency food. Hungry households already unable to cope amid the cost-of-living crisis urged Conservatives descending on the city to throw them a lifeline. With inflation running at 9.9%, food prices rocketing and banks scrapping mortgage deals, many fear their plight will deepen. Yama Gaye, 49, whose two sons aged 25 and 11, and daughter, 19, all live at…

Margot Robbie pointed a photographer out to her friends who then attacked him, it was claimed yesterday. Margot Robbie Pedro Alberto Orquera was left with a broken arm while lying bleeding on the floor following a street brawl. The incident happened when Wolf of Wall Street star Margot, 32, and Brit model and actress Cara Delevingne left a Buenos Aires restaurant at 3am on Sunday. Mr Orquera tried to take pictures as they got into an Uber. A scuffle then broke out which led to the arrests of two British film-makers, Josey McNamara and Jac Hopkins. https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/19995626/margot-robbie-cara-delevingne-fight-photograoher-argentina-broken-arm/

England have failed to win any of their last six matches and Gareth Southgate heads to the Qatar World Cup under the most pressure he has faced since taking over in 2016 Gareth Southgate Gareth Southgate has appeared to dismiss suggestions he is planning on calling time as England boss after the World Cup later this year. This winter’s showpiece in Qatar will be Southgate’s third major tournament as manager, having guided the Three Lions to at least the semi-final in his previous two. But he enters this competition under growing scrutiny after a summer of discontent. Despite reaching the final…

Thomas Cashman, 34, has appeared in court for the first time charged with the murder of nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel. He was transported from prison in an armed convoy Thomas Cashman The man charged with the murder of Olivia Pratt-Korbel has appeared in court this morning. Thomas Cashman is alleged to have killed the nine-year-old who was shot dead after convicted burglar Joseph Nee was chased by a gunman into her home in Didcot, Liverpool, on August 22. The 34-year-old is also charged with the attempted murder of Olivia’s mother, 46-year-old Cheryl Korbel, who was injured during the incident, and Nee,…

Former police officer Wayne Couzens, who abducted and murdered Sarah Everard last year, is accused of two counts of indecent exposure. He allegedly drove pantless in Dover, Kent, in June 2015 Wayne Couzens Wayne Couzens drove with no pants on, a court heard today as he appeared on flashing charges. The former police officer, 49, who abducted and murdered Sarah Everard last year, is accused of two counts of indecent exposure. He allegedly drove pantless in Dover, Kent, in June 2015. And in November 2020, he is accused of exposing himself to a female cyclist. He was jailed for life…

In recent weeks, the new King Charles has had several incidents with pens that have seen him lose his cool – but on a visit to Dunfermline today with Queen Consort Camilla, he appeared to make light of those moments King Charles King Charles appeared to make light of his recent mishaps with pens by cracking a joke as he and Queen Consort Camilla signed a guest book during an engagement in Scotland today. In recent weeks, His Majesty has gone viral due to several clips that have shown him lose his cool when it has come to signing several documents. The first…

Mesut Ozil has revealed his back surgery “went well” as he now faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines. Mesut Ozil The former Arsenal star went under the knife on Monday in order to cure the long-standing problem. The 33-year-old, who is now at Istanbul Basaksehir, has suffered numerous back problems over recent years and has missed 31 matches since 2018. Now Ozil has provided his fans with a positive update on his condition after the op. Sharing a snap of himself giving the thumbs-up in his hospital bed, he wrote on Instagram: “Today’s surgery went well ✅🙏🏼 Thanks again to everyone for your…

Richie Anderson message to his Strictly Come Dancing partner Giovanni Pernice has been exposed following reports of a rift between the pair. Richie Anderson Richie Anderson was announced as the first Strictly Come Dancing contestant to make it through to Movie Week with Giovanni Pernice. They scored 32 out of 40 on Saturday evening for their stellar performance and words the pair exchanged following their routine have now been revealed by BBC bosses. It comes after radio presenter Richie shut down rumours of tension with last year’s Strictly winner Giovanni.  The pair were straight at the top of the leaderboard on Saturday with their…

London Marathon participant stuns crowds by racing into lead ahead of elite runners London Marathon A London Marathon participant stunned the crowd on Sunday by racing into the lead ahead of the elite runners in the early stages of the event. Richard Lee-Wright was more than happy to take the limelight and have his 15 minutes of fame as he raised his arms in the air to celebrate his endeavours just seconds after the race had got underway. England women’s Euro 2022 heroes Leah Williamson, Jill Scott and Ellen White had sounded the horn to get the marathon started in…