Marianne Faithfull dead at 78: Tributes pour in for pop icon, actress and Rolling Stones muse - a poster girl for the Swinging Sixties who fell into addiction before staging inspirational comeback
Tributes have poured in for the star whose hits included As Tears Go By, which was written by The Rolling Stones ' Sir Mick Jagger and Keith Richards.
Google to Iran: Yes, we see you using Gemini for phishing and scripting. We're onto you
And you, China, Russia, North Korea ... Guardrails block malware generation
Google says it's spotted Chinese, Russian, Iranian, and North Korean government agents using its Gemini AI for nefarious purposes, with Tehran by far the most frequent naughty user out of the four.…
Pensioner, 78, who was 'ripped to shreds' by two Rottweilers and needed arm and leg amputated tells of life being 'turned upside down' and what he most misses - as dog owner is jailed
Vic Franklin, 78, was left 'covered with blood' and 'not moving' following the savage 11-minute attack carried out by two large canines called Ziggy, four, and Daisy, one in Bognor Regis in August 2023.
The Apprentice star issues bitter response to being the first contestant fired as she vows to make her business a multi-million pound success without Lord Sugar
The first axed star on The Apprentice has issued a bitter response after she was fired during Thursday night's episode.
Diddy accused of sex trafficking two additional women in new criminal indictment
Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been accused of sex trafficking three women in a new criminal indictment filed by prosecutors on Thursday.
More than 2.4m Brits are getting sickness benefits with no need to seek work - as Government smashes welfare spending cap
An analysis by the Department for Work and Pensions showed a huge surge in the numbers claiming higher rates of Employment and Support Allowance or Universal Credit in recent years.
Why Meghan's new Netflix lifestyle show MUST be a hit: ALISON BOSHOFF reveals why the stakes couldn't be higher for the Duchess (and how the project is already attracting some controversy...)
Is Meghan in a jam? Following the release on Thursday night of the one minute and 50 second official trailer of her forthcoming Netflix show, With Love, Meghan, she's been roundly ridiculed.
Vick Hope flashes glimpse of her lace bra in plunging black blazer as she joins a busty Kaya Scodelario in leading star arrivals at David Beckham's BOSS launch party
Kaya Scodelario and Vick Hope led the glamorous arrivals at the David Beckham x BOSS One launch event at Lightroom in London on Thursday night.
Reese Witherspoon reveals secret feud with A-list actress over risque awards show speech
Reese Witherspoon shocked fans on Thursday by dishing on her secret feud with an unnamed A-list actress.
This dark double act mark 30 years of gruesome comedy: PATRICK MARMION reviews Inside No.9 on the stage
Fifty-something TV comedians Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton are celebrating their pearl anniversary by redeploying the format of their BBC 'anthology' series, Inside No. 9.
Italy Blocks DeepSeek Over Data Privacy Concerns
Italy's data protection agency has blocked the Chinese AI chatbot DeekSeek after its developers failed to disclose how it collects user data or whether it is stored on Chinese servers. Reuters reports: DeepSeek could not be accessed on Wednesday in Apple or Google app stores in Italy, the day after the authority, known also as the Garante, requested information on its use of personal data. In particular, it wanted to know what personal data is collected, from which sources, for what purposes, on what legal basis and whether it is stored in China. The authority's decision -- aimed at protecting Italian users' data -- came after the Chinese companies that supply chatbot service to DeepSeek provided information that "was considered to totally insufficient," the authority said in a note on its website. The Garante added that the decision had "immediate effect" and that it had also opened an investigation. Thanks to new submitter axettone for sharing the news.
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Legendary rock group forced to 'shelve huge 2025 UK and Europe tour plans after not being able to make the dates work'
The veteran group were reportedly gearing up to hit the road this summer on a mammoth tour up and down the country and beyond.
Coroner accuses NHS of 'unacceptable' waiting lists after mother suffering from 'aggressive' form of womb cancer was not treated quickly enough before her death
Coroner Samantha Goward warned 'lengthy' delays will lead to more women dying from cancers affecting the reproductive system after the death of a 38-year-od mother from Hunstanton, Norfolk.
Rihanna's glam appearance at A$AP Rocky trial revealed in court sketches as she 'outshines key testimony'
The Grammy-winning artist and fashion mogul, 36, for the second day in a row , made headlines for her starry presence and glamorous, stylish appearance.
Apple Reports Quarterly Record Revenue of $124 Billion
Apple reported a record-breaking first quarter of 2025 with $124.3 billion in revenue and $36.3 billion in profit, or $2.40 per diluted share, driven by strong growth in its services business. That's "compared to revenue of $119.6 billion and net quarterly profit of $33.9 billion, or $2.18 per diluted share, in the year-ago quarter," notes MacRumors. From the report: Apple set all-time records during the quarter for total revenue, earnings per share, and services revenue. Total revenue was up 4 percent year-over-year, while earnings per share rose by 10 percent. Services, Mac, and iPad revenue figures were all up significantly year-over-year, while iPhone and Wearables saw small declines. Gross margin for the quarter was 46.9 percent, compared to 45.9 percent in the year-ago quarter. Apple also declared a quarterly dividend payment of $0.25 per share, payable on February 13 to shareholders of record as of February 10. "Today Apple is reporting our best quarter ever, with revenue of $124.3 billion, up 4 percent from a year ago," said Tim Cook, Apple's CEO. "We were thrilled to bring customers our best-ever lineup of products and services during the holiday season. Through the power of Apple silicon, we're unlocking new possibilities for our users with Apple Intelligence, which makes apps and experiences even better and more personal. And we're excited that Apple Intelligence will be available in even more languages this April."
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From the shores of Cornwall to the ancient Greece these are the best paperbacks to read this week: The Search Party by Hannah Richell, Glorious Exploits by Ferdia Lennon, The Alternatives by Caoilinn Hughes
Jane Shilling reviews the best paperbacks out now.
The truth behind Donald Trump's astounding claims Biden, Obama and DEI are to blame for crash
President Donald Trump made a series of claims about DEI hiring practices Thursday as he blamed a movement away from 'competence' for the crash while failing to provide specific evidence.
John Travolta's nepo baby daughter Ella Bleu, 24, unveils dazzling makeover in fashion magazine cover
John Travolta's nepo baby daughter Ella Bleu Travolta wowed on the cover of Hunger Magazine.
Clarifications and corrections
An article on January 23 and feature the next day reported that a study found one in 12 Londoners is an illegal immigrant. This was incorrect s the study included people who are not illegal immigrants.
Strictly's Janette Manrara seems to be in high spirits as she's seen for the first time since Wynne Evans withdrew from the live tour after making an inappropriate sexual jibe towards her
The professional dancer and It Takes Two host, 41, has yet to address the scandal, despite Wynne, 53, withdrawing from the Strictly live tour and apologising for his 'inappropriate actions.'