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Harry and Meghan face mounting costs of $650,000-a-year for the upkeep of their $14.7m Montecito mansion – as experts in US say they could decide to sell up
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly facing steep annual running costs of around $650,000 for their $14.7m Montecito mansion, with property experts in the US suggesting the couple could eventually decide to sell. The upkeep of the sprawling California estate, which includes staffing, maintenance, insurance and security, has become a significant financial burden as…
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British sprinters’ training was wrecked when coach went ‘missing’ in Morocco… only to later turn up in jail for sexually assaulting a minor
British sprinters had their training disrupted after their coach unexpectedly went “missing” while the group was in Morocco, leaving athletes without proper supervision during a key period of preparation. It later emerged that the coach had not simply disappeared but had been detained, and he subsequently turned up in jail after being convicted or held…
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TalkFuse morning briefing, 20 Aug 2026 10:34
Russia launched a large overnight missile and drone attack on Kyiv and the surrounding region on 20 August, according to Ukrainian authorities. Early reports said at least 12 people had been killed and more than 30 injured, with emergency crews responding to damage across several districts. Homes, a school and a children’s medical facility were…
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Curran’s Test recall hopes dashed by surgery
England all-rounder Sam Curran will miss the rest of the domestic season after being ruled out with a groin injury, ending any prospect of a first Test recall since 2021. The 28-year-old Surrey player had been under consideration for a return to the Test side during the series against Pakistan, as England look to rebalance…
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Who will fund Harry and Meghan’s security when they’re living in the UK? Questions surface after Prince lost case over taxpayer-funded protection
Questions have emerged over who will pay for security for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle after it was revealed they plan to live in the UK for an extended stay, six years after stepping back from royal duties. The uncertainty follows Harry’s defeat earlier this year in a High Court and Court of Appeal challenge…
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Rex Orange County reunited with Daniel Caesar for soulful new single ‘Indecision’
Rex Orange County has released a new single, ‘Indecision’, marking his second collaboration with Grammy-winning Canadian singer Daniel Caesar. The introspective track explores feelings of uncertainty and second-guessing between logic and emotion, arriving as the British singer-songwriter prepares to join Tyler, The Creator’s All Points East shows in London next week. The pair previously worked…
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Podcast Giant Goalhanger Hires Tom Miceli to Lead TV and Film Expansion (EXCLUSIVE)
Goalhanger, the British podcasting company behind hit shows such as “The Rest Is History” and “The Rest Is Football,” has hired Tom Miceli from talent agency WME to lead its expansion into television and film. Miceli takes on the newly created role of head of IP development, reporting directly to the company’s founders, as Goalhanger…
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‘Smell the history’ – Bradford boss makes Hillsborough atmosphere admission ahead of Sheffield Wednesday clash – thestar.co.uk
‘Smell the history’ – Bradford boss makes Hillsborough atmosphere admission ahead of Sheffield Wednesday clash thestar.co.uk
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UK business hit by ‘daylight robbery’ 1500% price hike for invoicing software
Customers of the invoicing and timesheet app Harvest have reacted with fury after their bills rose by as much as 1500% following a change to the company’s pricing structure. UK consultancy boss Richard Haldenby said his firm’s monthly bill jumped from $130 to $2,110, calling the increase “daylight robbery”, while another user in the US…
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Sheffield Wednesday and Sheffield United transfer news: Owls set to announce 14th arrival, Blades court fall-out – thestar.co.uk
Sheffield Wednesday were expected to complete the signing of former defender Reece James, which would make him their 14th arrival of the summer as they rebuild for life in League One. Sheffield United, meanwhile, remained in the market for a central defender, while off-field developments involving the club’s ownership added further uncertainty. The Owls had…