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It was the third time loyal Jessica had been cheated on – but it wasn’t the last. AdvertisementJessica, now 64, has sworn herself off men for good and lives a life of enforced celibacy. “I’ve been in relationships with students, Oxford dons and businessmen – and they all cheated on me. But just as Jessica began to regain her trust in Oxford’s men, history repeated itself. “I’ve moved on, but I am off men for good – certainly ones from Oxford,” adds Jessica, who has one daughter.

LUCK OF THE DRAWLUCK OF THE DRAW World Cup 2026 schedule LIVE: England, Scotland & USA discover fate as some games start at 5am UK time – reactionTHE World Cup schedule has been announced and some games will kick-off in the early hours of the morning for UK fans. England were drawn in a group with Croatia, Panama and Ghana will play their group stage games at 9pm or 10pm GMT. Scotland also learnt their times and venues, with the clash against Brazil, on June 24 at 11pm GMT. The first game of the World Cup is on June 11 as Mexico take on South Africa. CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow ALL the latest with our live blog below…

Sixteen European teams will compete for four World Cup finals spots. There is a separate intercontinental play-off tournament which will complete the line-up for the 48-team World Cup. How can I watch the World Cup on television? Here is the list of cities that will be hosting at least one World Cup match. The venue has a capacity of 82,500 and hosted last summer’s Club World Cup final between Chelsea and Paris St-Germain.

The New York Times sued an embattled artificial intelligence startup on Friday, accusing the firm of illegally copying millions of articles. The newspaper alleged Perplexity AI had distributed and displayed journalists’ work without permission en masse. The newspaper said that Perplexity’s business model relies on scraping and copying content, including paywalled material, to power its generative AI products. It has attracted a variety of big-name investors, including Nvidia and Jeff Bezos, as money has flooded the AI industry. San Francisco-based Perplexity AI also faced a lawsuit from the Rupert Murdoch-owned Dow Jones and the New York Post.

Sicilian Avenue is a beautiful pedestrianised arcade tucked away in Holborn which has just undergone a major restoration into a shopping and eating destination. Hackney roastery Flying Horse Coffee, which has cafes in Shoreditch, White City and Notting Hill, became the first to open there on Monday (December 1). Philip Way, owner and founder of Flying Horse Coffee, said: “It’s our most beautiful setting yet to open in. Douglas Anderson, Co-founder of BACKWORKS, added: ‘Sicilian Avenue captures the experience we want for our clients. For this opening, I’ve created a new baked treat exclusively for guests at Sicilian Avenue — our Matcha Florentine.

With 10 fun questions, the pub quiz will get your brain cogs working and put your general knowledge skills to the test. Take the last quiz now here: Pub Quiz November 22: How smart are you? Take this IQ quizSo, if you think you have what it takes to be the pub quiz master, find out now and take our quiz. Keep an eye on the news and get ready for next week's pub quiz. The regular pub quizzes saw pub numbers rise from 30 teams a week to a peak of 10,000 teams.

The Lake District has been voted the UK’s most romantic proposal spot, according to half of respondents (51%) - according to new data from Chef & Brewer. Liverpudlians seemingly are the biggest fans of The Lakes’ for romance, two-thirds (66%) said they would consider it the ultimate engagement backdrop. And one very famous scouser picked the Lakes for his proposal to ex-wife Heather Mills. The pair famously got engaged at the Sharrow Bay Hotel in 2001. They chose the Sharrow Bay Hotel on Ullswater, where Sir Paul proposed over lunch.

Close Inside Fifa’s shambolic and shameful 2026 World Cup drawEngland and Scotland now know their full match schedules at the 2026 World Cup after yesterday’s long, chaotic and shameful draw ceremony in Washington DC. England are among the favourites to lift the trophy in New Jersey on 19 July, as Thomas Tuchel aims to do what Gareth Southgate couldn’t quite manage and claim glory in a major final. But there will be plenty of contenders next summer such as Spain, France, Germany, Brazil and reigning champions Argentina. Scotland, meanwhile, will be aiming to make a big impact at a first World Cup for 28 years. Follow reaction to the 2026 World Cup draw and the full match schedule reveal below:

"This landmark action shows we are prepared to use every tool at our disposal to choke off funding for terrorism – wherever it occurs and whoever is responsible. The UK stands firmly with peaceful communities against those who promote violence and hatred," Lucy Rigby, UK's economic secretary, as cited by PTI. "We will not stand by while terrorists exploit Britain's financial system," she added.The sanctions prohibit all UK individuals and entities from handling any funds or assets linked to Rehal or Babbar Akali Lehar, and from providing them with financial services or support.The restrictions also apply to any organisations they own or control, unless permitted by an HM Treasury licence or other approved exemption. "Babbar Khalsa (which also uses the name Babbar Khalsa International) is a proscribed terrorist organisation. HM Treasury assesses Babbar Akali Lehar to be an “involved person” under the regulations,” said the UK government.

Alta Badia is in the heart of the Dolomites Who will love it? Other recent (and less astronomically pricey) openings include Hotel Recort, which arrived in Colfosco last December. AdvertisementSuch is the demand for skiing in Alta Badia generally that short breaks here can be hard to find. We did once try Val Gardena” — the neighbouring resort — “but we weren’t keen and retreated to Alta Badia, which fewer Brits know. Hotel Recort has B&B doubles from £1,094 for three nights (hotelrecort.it).

Live Eventsas a Reliable and Trusted News Source Addas a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! "It seems to me that Mr Modi would benefit from having access to his previous handwritten notes," said Justice Tinkler. "It seems to me that we are very close to the point at which the absence of papers for Mr Modi would mean that he is not in a position to prepare for the trial in a way that means he can fairly present his case. "This trial will no longer be fair as Mr Modi is facing extremely difficult constraints in a small room with a shared desk and no IT facilities," said Kinman.Bank of India's barrister, Tom Beasley, argued against any further adjournment as he pointed to several delaying tactics by Modi and also to his pending extradition to India. He had since exhausted his legal avenues to contest the order, until recently, when his application to reopen his appeal was accepted in the UK and is set to be heard later this month.

Master of Wine Jane Masters shared the glasses best suited to key moments up to and beyond December 25th to help the 47 per cent of consumers eager to hone their wine knowledge pre-Yuletide. Her pairing recommendations include a glass of Balfour’s ‘1503’ English sparkling rosé to enjoy while exchanging presents. The pairings follow research of 2,000 adults who celebrate Christmas commissioned by the wine retailer, which found 29 per cent find buying intimidating. “Whether you’re watching the King’s Speech or decorating the tree, there’s a wine to match with every occasion. “Majestic’s Store Sommeliers are always on hand to help customers find the perfect wines to enjoy with family and friends this Christmas.

Oliver said it is “incredibly important” to return to the UK high street. Jamie’s Italian was first launched with his Italian mentor, chef Gennaro Contaldo, in Oxford in 2008, before expanding to around 40 sites. Jamie Oliver is relaunching his Jamie’s Italian restaurant brand in the UK (Jeff Moore/PA)Oliver said: “As a chef, having the chance to return to the high street is incredibly important to me. “A lot of time and energy has gone into evolving the Jamie’s Italian concept to make that vision a reality. “This marks an exciting new chapter for both Jamie’s Italian and Brava, and reflects our commitment to reimagining the high street with exceptional, modern hospitality.”

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