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Queen Camilla selected one of the most exquisite pieces from the royal jewellery collection for today’s State Opening of Parliament.The Queen arrived at Westminster wearing the Diamond Diadem, also known as the George IV State Diadem.This marks the third occasion on which Her Majesty has donned the spectacular headpiece for the ceremony, having previously worn it at the 2023 and 2024 State Openings.No State Opening took place last year, as the parliamentary session from 2024 continued without interruption.The diadem remains among the most recognisable and treasured items in the entire royal collection.It was created by the royal jewellers Rundell &…

Labour has been warned to “listen to Waspi women” after campaigners confirmed they are pressing ahead with fresh legal action against the Government.The group said recent local election losses should act as a warning sign for Labour as anger continues to grow over the decision not to offer compensation to women affected by state pension age changes.Waspi will pursue new legal proceedings against the Government following a second rejection of compensation claims in January.The group, which represents women affected by how state pension age changes were communicated, instructed lawyers in March to highlight what they describe as “legal errors” in…

Eurovision viewers have hit out at BBC presenter Angela Scanlon following Israel’s controversial performance during Tuesday night’s live semi-final in Vienna, with some accusing the broadcaster of making “snide” remarks as crowd heckling erupted inside the arena.Israeli contestant Noam Bettan took to the stage with his song Michelle during the first Eurovision semi-final amid heightened security and ongoing controversy surrounding Israel’s participation in this year’s contest.As Mr Bettan was introduced, chants of “stop the genocide” could be heard from sections of the audience during the live broadcast, while boos and whistles were also audible inside Vienna’s Wiener Stadthalle arena.The performance…

Health Secretary Wes Streeting dominates the front pages, as Sir Keir Starmer continues to try and retain his premiership. “Wes, prime minister?” asks the Metro, reporting that Streeting has told his allies he will challenge Sir Keir on Thursday. It comes following what the paper describes as a “bombshell 16-minute face-to-face confrontation” in Downing Street on Wednesday, just hours before the King’s Speech.The Sun says the Labour Party is in “civil war”, and Streeting is planning to “fire the starting gun” on a “bloody” leadership contest. Catherine, Princess of Wales, is pictured front and centre of the paper in a…

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he is “beyond happy” with Phil Foden’s performance after the midfielder provided two assists in City’s 3-0 win against Crystal Palace.MATCH REPORT: Manchester City 3-0 Crystal Palace Available to UK users only.

Shocking footage has emerged depicting three thieves target a jewellers in Bradford before taking off without stealing anything.West Yorkshire Police confirmed the force was called to Barkerend Road just after 11.30am on Monday, following reports of an attempted robbery.The footage shows the balaclava-clad trio smash through the front of the store ram raid style, using a vehicle to breach the shopfront.An alarm from inside Bradford Jewellers can be heard in the clip, as two women emerge through the smoke, seen to help each other out of the store, with one holding a baby.Several men can then be seen emerging from…

A former Labour Cabinet Minister has admitted he would be “grateful” to Health Secretary Wes Streeting if he were to resign.Speaking to GB News, Shaun Woodward told host Martin Daubney the leader of the Labour Government “needs to change”.Reacting to the looming challenge to Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership, Mr Woodward declared the Labour Party is “in a mess”.He said: “After less than two years we are in this mess, and I think the country must be looking at the Labour Party, and us as a Government, and being in despair. “I don’t think they think they are watching a great…

The Princess of Wales unveiled a new name while receiving an enthusiastic welcome from approximately 3,000 people in Reggio Emilia today.Dressed in a blue Edeline Lee trouser suit, Catherine greeted youngsters in the Piazza Camillo Prampolini using their native tongue, telling them: “I speak a bit of Italian. What is your name? I am Catarina.”The future queen embraced schoolchildren, took selfies with admirers and accepted numerous flower bouquets during the two-day visit to the northern Italian city.Three-month-old baby Elena, held aloft by her mother Marta, beamed as Catherine paused to interact with her.The Princess of Wales unveiled her new Italian…

Martin Lewis is urging unpaid carers across England and Wales to check whether they qualify for a council tax discount after dozens of councils corrected misleading information on their websites following a MoneySavingExpert investigation.The consumer champion said he was pleased that all 69 councils identified have now updated their online guidance on the live‑in Carer Council Tax discount.The campaign, launched in January 2026, found that around one in five council websites were displaying incorrect eligibility information. Many had failed to update their guidance after 2013 rule changes expanded the list of qualifying disability benefits.Mr Lewis is now encouraging carers who…

Ted Lasso star Cristo Fernandez has turned fiction into reality after signing for American second-tier club El Paso Locomotive following a two-month trial.The 35-year-old Mexican actor became a cult hero around the world for his portrayal of the endlessly enthusiastic Dani Rojas in Ted Lasso, where his character famously declared: “Football is life.”Now Fernandez is preparing to test that philosophy in professional football.El Paso, who compete in the USL Championship, confirmed that Fernandez has earned a contract after impressing coaching staff during an extended trial period.For Fernandez, the move represents the fulfilment of a dream he has harboured since childhood.Before…