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Kelly Brook has been stocking up on lubricant for a different reason than you may expect. The always-honest TV star revealed that her recent purchases are linked to the fact she’s taking part in the upcoming 2025 London Marathon. In a recent conversation with a running expert, Kelly, 45, got chatting about how she was going to prevent her boobs from chafing during the sporting challenge on April 27. ‘She said, “What are you going to do about your boobs?” And I said, “Well, what do you recommend?” She said, “You need silicone lubricant, so you don’t get chafing,”‘ she…

Was Fable delayed for the PS5? (Xbox Game Studios) The Wednesday letters page is appalled by Warner Bros. closing down Monolith Productions, as one reader celebrates 15 years of Deadly Premonition. Past decisionsI think it’s pretty obvious the reason Fable has been delayed is so that Microsoft can release it on PlayStation 5 at the same time. They said that some developers weren’t set up to do it or hadn’t planned to when they first started and Fable definitely wasn’t designed for PlayStation 5, given how long ago it began. It’s obvious Indiana Jones And The Great Circle would’ve…

Hollywood producer Robert Orci, who was behind the Transformers films and Star Trek reboots, has died aged 51. Orci died on Tuesday at his LA home from kidney disease, Variety reports. The Mexican-American screenwriter began his career in TV with longtime collaborator and school friend Alex Kurtzman on shows such as Xena: Warrior Princess before working with JJ Abrams on Fringe. Orci and Kurtzman then continued their professional relationship with Abrams on Star Trek, Star Trek Into Darkness and Mission: Impossible III. They also worked with Michael Bay on the Transformers franchise after producing The Island with the director. Orci…

Anastacia doesn’t mince her words when it comes to the importance of LGBTQ+ allyship ‘I feel more important when the gay community thinks I’m cool,’ Anastacia declares proudly, having well and truly earned her badge of LGBTQ+ icon. But the I’m Outta Love hitmaker isn’t just an ally on paper—it’s something she’s been putting into practice for decades, both professionally and behind closed doors. Because of this, she’ll be honoured with the Global Recognition Award at the first-ever Metro Pride Awards this week – hosted by Rylan Clark – in celebration of her commitment to the community. Speaking to…

The new “gold cards” are US residency permits of $5 million (€4.8 million) a pop, replacing a 35-year-old visa for investors.

US President Donald Trump says Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy set to visit US on Friday to sign a “very big deal.” It comes as sources confirmed to several news agencies that Ukraine and the United States have agreed on a draft broad minerals deal, which may ease recent tensions between Trump and Zelenskyy. The deal will see the US jointly develop Ukraine’s mineral wealth, with revenues going to a new fund shared by both countries, according to senior Ukrainian officials, who were quoted by several news agencies. Draft deal lacks US security guarantees for Ukraine Zelenskyy had rejected Trump’s demand for…

The UK, Norway, Germany and France, as well as other European Union states, have offered military training for Ukrainian soldiers and officers since the beginning of Russia’s war in Ukraine three years ago. One of them, who asked DW to use his combat name Mara, is deployed with the 114th Brigade of Ukraine’s Territorial Defense against Russia’s war of aggression. Mara completed two months of basic training in France in 2023. “But Western trainers sometimes don’t understand the kind of war we’re fighting,” he told DW. “They are used to fighting terrorists who don’t have tanks, artillery or drones.” The soldier would have preferred…

Voices: Should the UK and Europe step away from US influence? – and Nato? — Join The WTX News Debate Incoming German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called on Europe to reduce its reliance on NATO and the US amid rising security concerns and Donald Trump’s cosiness with Putin. Merz argues that Europe should build its own defence, with potential backing from nuclear powers like the UK and France. But critics warn that no European alternative can match America’s military strength and that breaking away from Nato could expose Europe to growing global threats. Share your thoughts in the comments – Should…

A new report shows used EVs now cheaper than diesel alternatives as market sees price stabilistaion Second-hand electric car prices are now more affordable than their equivalent diesel or hybrid alternatives, as the overall market sees price stabilisation after years of volatility, a new report shows. The report, by DoneDeal Motors, shows demand for second-hand electric cars is up, with prices also increasing by 1% during January — the first positive monthly growth since the beginning of 2023 which indicates the used electric car market has stabilised compared with previous pricing declines. According to the report, used electric cars are…

Rachel Reeves says Europe must boost defence spending like UK Rachel Reeves has said Europe must boost defence spending, following the UK’s lead after Keir Starmer pledges to boost spending to 3 per cent. In a move to underscore the reasoning behind the controversial budget shift, the chancellor wrote in The Telegraph it was the duty of the government to respond to Russian aggression by increasing defence spending to 2.5 per cent of GDP in the next to years, before going further following the next election. “This is a generational moment for our Continent. All of us must step up and do more on defence,” Ms…