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On May 6, 2025, Meghan Markle shared a heartfelt Instagram post celebrating her son Archie’s sixth birthday, reflecting on how quickly time has passed since his birth in 2019. The post included a photo of Archie looking out to sea, accompanied by a message expressing gratitude for the love and support received, as well as thanks to those who attended his birthday party. Archie, who lives in California with his sister Lilibet, is sixth in...

Alan Bray, 49, has been banned from Asda for three years after swearing and being abusive towards staff during an incident in November. He attempted to exchange credit on his gas and electric card for cash but became frustrated when informed it was no longer possible, leading him to request a manager's assistance. Despite acknowledging his inappropriate language, Bray expressed disbelief over the severity of his ban compared to shoplifters, highlighting his feelings of isolation...

SummaryReal Madrid is pursuing the signing of Trent Alexander-Arnold before the Club World Cup, as the England defender will leave Liverpool when his contract expires this summer. The Spanish club has approached Liverpool to negotiate an early release for Alexander-Arnold, with an offer around £850,000 being considered to facilitate this move in time for the tournament starting 16 days before his contract ends. Discussions are reported to be amicable, presenting Liverpool an opportunity to recover...

SummaryThis week's feature explores the career of Dr. Ismail Ughratdar, a neurosurgeon at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham, as part of a series where the Money team interviews professionals about their careers. The focus is on what it's really like to work in various professions, particularly for those contemplating a career change. Through these conversations, readers gain insight into the realities of different jobs and the experiences of those who pursue them. Full Article

What’s happening in Gaza is described as a planned famine, exacerbated by an Israeli blockade, resulting in a humanitarian crisis where food and medical supplies are scarce. A brother's account of preferring a quick death from bombs over the slow torture of starvation highlights the dire situation, where over 52,000 Palestinians have been killed in just 18 months. The Israeli government is accused of using aid as a weapon, creating a system of control that...

Lloyds and Halifax Banking Outages Lloyds and Halifax experienced significant outages this morning, impacting online and mobile banking access for many customers. At around 11:30 am, Down Detector logged nearly 3,000 complaints, with 62% of Halifax users facing mobile banking issues and 67% of Lloyds customers reporting online disruptions. While complaints have since decreased, Bank of Scotland also reported over 100 outages, indicating a broader issue within the banking group. Full Article