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Perez Hilton’s podcast co-host Chris Booker breaks his silence and says he’s ‘profoundly sad’ for gossip blogger as he recovers in hospital following distressing TikTok livestream

Perez Hilton's podcast co-host Chris Booker has broken his silence and said he's 'profoundly sad' for the gossip blogger as he recovers in hospital following a distressing TikTok livestream

Perez Hilton‘s podcast co-host Chris Booker broke his silence on Wednesday as the gossip blogger recovers in hospital following a distressing TikTok livestream.    Chris – who has co-hosted The Perez Hilton Podcast with Chris Booker with Hilton since 2015 – released a statement via Instagram that read: ‘I am so profoundly sad for Perez and his … Read more

The dodo wasn’t stupid after all! Scientists debunk one of history’s biggest animal myths – revealing the extinct bird was just as smart as modern pigeons

A CT scan of a dodo skull, with the brain visible in pink. Scientists found the region linked to higher thinking was exactly the size expected for a pigeon of the dodo's body size

For centuries, the dodo has been the butt of jokes, its name becoming shorthand for anyone considered dim-witted, hopeless or destined to fail.  But it turns out the famously ‘stupid’ bird may have been getting a bad rap all along. Scientists now say the extinct species was no less intelligent than modern pigeons – birds … Read more

Parking fines in the Cotswolds ‘most beautiful’ village rise by 2,000% to £45,000-a-year after being overrun by tourists

Bibury is famous for its 14th-century honey-colored stone cottages once featured on the inside cover of British passports. Tourists can be seen here flocking to the area

A Cotswolds village dubbed ‘the most beautiful in the world’ has seen a 2,000 per cent rise in parking fines – as locals complain the area has become overrun by tourists. Residents in Bibury, famous for its 14th-century honey-coloured stone cottages, are reporting ‘major problems’, with figures showing parking wardens dished out 651 notices in … Read more

Woman who ditched the ‘boring’ UK for Australia says she now earns £19,000 a year more – and reveals why she ‘can’t ever imagine moving back’

Maisey Relph (pictured), from Swindon, Wiltshire, booked a one-way ticket to Australia because she was 'bored' has revealed how she now earns £19,000 a year more than before - and 'can't imagine moving back'

A British woman who booked a one-way ticket to Australia because she was ‘bored’ has revealed how she now earns £19,000 a year more than before – and ‘can’t imagine moving back’. Maisey Relph, from Swindon, Wiltshire, was earning £21,000 a year as a full-time wedding and events coordinator after leaving college. However, over time, … Read more

Why is there CONTROVERSY over Princess Catherine being referred to as KATE? REBECCA ENGLISH answers your questions – only in the Palace Confidential newsletter

Why is there CONTROVERSY over Princess Catherine being referred to as KATE? REBECCA ENGLISH answers your questions - only in the Palace Confidential newsletter

At royal engagements now, Prince William always refers to his wife as Catherine. But that hasn’t always been the case… and it’s led to some cross words between royal watchers.  So what’s the correct way to refer to our future queen? Answering one of the reader questions she gets asked most frequently, Royal Editor Rebecca English … Read more

Meghan’s fashion designer pal Tracy Robbins shares a glimpse into Duchess’ 45th birthday celebrations – complete with a mahjong-themed cake

The Duchess of Sussex celebrated her 45th birthday on Tuesday - and shared footage of the day on Instagram

The Duchess of Sussex celebrated her birthday in style with a two-tiered cake dedicated to one of her favourite pastimes – mahjong. On Tuesday, Montecito-based Meghan marked her 45th birthday and thanked her followers ‘for the birthday love’ alongside a photograph of herself jumping into an outdoor pool. But it wasn’t just her Instagram followers … Read more

Why you should NEVER have water beads in your home: Popular children’s play accessory also used in decor could be a silent killer, experts warn

They might look innocent, but water beads can have fatal consequences if ingested (stock image)

They might look innocent enough, but experts have issued stark warnings against water beads amid reports of serious harm and fatalities. While the bouncy, colourful beads are popular among children for the unique sensory experience, adults have utilised them as home decor or to release moisture into soil to water plants. But it’s their attractive … Read more

‘This is a new quality of danger’: Germany reveals bomb drone that brought chaos to airport amid fears of new Russian tactic against Europe

The drone (pictured) with explosives was found at Germany's Leipzig Halle Airport and the device was defused, authorities said Wednesday

German authorities revealed that an explosive-laden drone was discovered at Leipzig Halle Airport on Wednesday before being successfully defused.  The country’s top security official warned that the incident signals a ‘new quality of danger,’ intensifying concerns over potential new Russian hybrid tactics across Europe.  Both the runways at the major freight hub were closed and … Read more

The end of haddock and chips? Britain’s fish stocks face COLLAPSE as trawlers illegally dump six times more fish than they bring ashore, scientists warn

In some parts of the UK, trawlers are chucking back six times as much fish as they bring ashore - despite the practice having been banned under EU law in 2013. Pictured: A fisherman throws cod caught in the English Channel

No trip to the beach is complete without a serving of haddock and chips, but scientists warn that illegal fishing practices could spell the end of this seaside staple. Researchers from Blue Marine Foundation warn that Britain’s fish stocks face collapse as trawlers dump back vast quantities of less valuable species. In some parts of … Read more

Met Police chief admits force should NOT have investigated journalist who questioned Cambridge ‘plagiarism’ professor 

Professor Jason Arday last night resigned from the University of Cambridge after the institution opened a formal probe

Met Police chief Mark Rowley today admitted his force should not have launched a four-month probe into a journalist who was investigating Cambridge professor Dr Jason Arday. Sir Mark Rowley said this morning officers had ‘dropped the ball’ after Times Higher Education (THE) journalist Jack Grove was reported to the Met after emailing the professor … Read more