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Jury finds Donald Trump sexually abused and defamed writer

Jury in civil case finds in favour of former president’s accuser and awards her $5m in damages, but rejects claim he raped her

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London

100,000 homeowners facing mortgage blow in London

Average monthly bills could soar by £539 as fixed-term deals end and rates to rise

Crime

Teenager jailed for life for murder of boy, 14, at landmark TV hearing

Shocking CCTV released of the machete attack by drill rapper Marques Walker, 17, as he is sentenced to a 19-year minimum term for the fatal stabbing in south London at a televised hearing

Events and Things To Do

Where to watch Eurovision in London

Nearly ten million of us are slated to tune in to Eurovision this year — here’s the rundown of the best spots across town to get into the Europop mood

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The Escapist

10 simple ways to help combat loneliness

Loneliness is on the rise, with devastating consequences for our mental and physical health according to new research. Here, are the best expert-approved ways to get connected

TV

The WAGs of Succession: where next for Logan’s exes

Season four has been zigzagging in all sorts of directions, seemingly abandoning some of the show’s most interesting storylines

Luxury

Very rare full Knightsbridge house with underground mews link for sale

The property, on a street once inhabited by Michael Caine and Ava Gardner, hides a huge revamped home with basement pool and cinema - plus internal links to a terraced property on a different street

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The Olivier Awards

The Oscars 2023

Screen Actors Guild awards

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Rihanna Super Bowl half-time show

The Grammys 2023

EE Rising Star Vanity Fair Bafta party

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BBC interview appears to confuse Eurovision fan with Finnish entrant Kaarija

The first Eurovision semi-final took place on Tuesday, with Kaarija among the 10 acts selected to advance to the grand final on Saturday.
Music

Rita Ora joined by 12-year-old Ukrainian dancer for Eurovision performance

She was also flanked by backing dancers from the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts.
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Alesha Dixon harks back to Mis-Teeq years with Eurovision-inspired rap

The singer and presenter referenced the trademark pink bucket hat of Kalush Orchestra frontman Oleh Psiuk.
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Insider

Nish Kumar: ‘I can’t be both problematic and an irrelevance’

After The Mash Report was cancelled by the BBC, comedian Nish Kumar is back with a new and uncompromising political podcast. He talks to Nick Curtis about receiving death threats, starting therapy and staying optimistic

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Inside Richard Branson’s playful new Manhattan mega hotel

It’s been years in the making — does Virgin Hotels New York mark the start of a new luxury travel empire for the British billionaire? Alexandra Jones travels to the States to find out

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Music

The best European music festivals to travel to this summer

Swap muddy fields for sun-soaked cities and glistening beaches with these continental events

Restaurants

Take it outside: London’s top al fresco terraces, from Toklas to Ombra

From riverside lunches to rooftop suppers, Ben McCormack selects 15 of the capital’s finest restaurant terraces

Pubs, Bars and Nightlife

Equal Parts: Michael Sager opens bar with a nod to Hopper’s Nighthawks

The man behind Sager + Wilde says his new bar is “the realisation of a dream”

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Step Up

Choosing which GCSE subjects to study? Go for what you enjoy

Pupils across London are choosing their GCSEs. In this Q&A;, teenagers who are sitting the exams this summer offer advice on how to select the best options for you

Transport

Hackney wants to have the most electric vehicle charging points in UK

It is hoped that an increase in the availability of charging points will cut pollution and decarbonise transport

Plug It In

Could you charge your EV through the pavement?

The latest innovations aiming to solve the problem of home charging

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Where to live

‘I swapped a Hackney flatshare for a new start and career in Lisbon’

This former Londoner found a new lifestyle, love and career after jumping at the chance of a permanent move to Portugal

Buying & Mortgages

New zero-deposit mortgage launched for renters hoping to buy a home

The new mortgage deal from Skipton Building Society will be available to tenants able to show 12 months of rental payments

Property News

Money laundering and care needs: why are so many London homes empty?

Who owns the capital’s tens of thousands of uninhabited properties? And amid an affordable housing crisis, how can we get them back in to use?

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Your weekly horoscope (May 8th)

What’s written in the stars for you this week...

ES Magazine

Your guide to Scotland’s newest luxury escapes

The royal family adores Scotland. Head up to one of these areas to see why, says Issy von Simson

ES Magazine

Where to find afternoon tea fit for a King in London

Here’s the city’s best spots for a royally good afternoon tea... a scone’s throw from the palace

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Science
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First baby with DNA from three people born in the UK, fertility regulator says

Mitochondrial donation treatment aims to prevent women passing on defective genes and conditions to children.
Tech

Hypersonic plane will whisk passengers to Australia in just 4 hours

Other firms such as the US’s Boom Supersonic are also working on reviving supersonic travel, promising London to New York trips that could take as little as 3.5 hours

Tech

EU competes with Musk’s Starlink for better broadband via nanosats

The EU has a constellation of industry giants ready to build the next-gen Low Earth Orbit tech and make global internet access cheaper for everyone

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Shoes

Best wide fit trainers for men

When it comes to sneakers, comfort is key

Fashion

Best push-up bras for a brilliant boost

The sky’s the limit with these cleavage-enhancing bras.