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A neglected former farm near the Sandringham Estate is reportedly being prepared as Prince Andrew’s next residence once he vacates Royal Lodge. The property, known as Marsh Farm, lies about seven miles west of King Charles’s Sandringham House and has recently fallen within an expanded no fly zone covering parts of the royal estate. The change has fuelled speculation that the site has been designated for Andrew’s use. Marsh Farm includes a main house with two reception rooms and a kitchen, along with several outbuildings. However, sources say the property is currently uninhabitable and would require extensive renovation before it…

The government has confirmed that a draft bill banning gay conversion practices will be published before the end of the current parliamentary session next spring, following years of delay and political division. The proposed Conversion Therapy Prohibition Bill would outlaw practices intended to change or suppress a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity. Ministers say the legislation will recognise conversion practices as abusive, while carving out protections for legitimate psychological support and respecting the roles of parents, teachers and religious leaders. Debate around the bill has been shaped by concerns over freedom of expression, education, ethics and religion. Divisions within…

Gunfire erupted at Archer Park near Bondi Beach on Sunday evening, triggering mass panic as families fled the area during a Hanukkah celebration. Police confirmed 12 people were killed at the scene, including one of the attackers. A second suspect remains in critical condition, while investigators are examining whether a third gunman was involved. At least 29 people, including children, were injured and taken to hospitals across Sydney. Two police officers were also shot during the response. Witnesses said two men exited a vehicle on Campbell Parade around 6.40pm and opened fire near the beach. Video footage appears to show…

Lionel Messi’s tour of India began in chaos on Saturday after fans rioted at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium when the football star made only a brief appearance at a ticketed event. Messi was scheduled to spend 45 minutes at the venue but left after about 20 minutes, triggering anger among fans who had paid between 3,500 rupees and as much as 130 dollars for tickets. Supporters tore up seats, threw objects onto the pitch and breached security barriers, forcing police intervention. West Bengal police detained the event’s chief organiser, Satadru Dutta, over what authorities described as serious mismanagement. Police chief…

Approaching 60, Kiefer Sutherland says he is increasingly aware that age brings a loss of relevance, a fear he has channelled into some of his strongest recent work. He explored that sense of marginalisation in what he considers a career defining role in 2023, portraying a sidelined naval commander in William Friedkin’s final film, The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial. Drawing on personal feelings of redundancy, Sutherland said the role forced him to confront empathy, both for the character and himself. He now stars in Tinsel Town, a British Christmas comedy in which he plays a self absorbed Hollywood action star forced…

Singer Jason Derulo has said he will no longer work alone in a room with women, citing the personal and professional fallout from sexual misconduct allegations that were later dismissed in court. Speaking on In Depth with Graham Bensinger, Derulo addressed a lawsuit filed in October 2023 by aspiring singer Emaza Gibson, who accused him of sexual harassment, intimidation and breach of contract. Gibson claimed Derulo signed her to his independent label, acted as her mentor and supervisor, and pressured her to drink and have sex, allegations he denied. Derulo said the case was dismissed twice by judges in two…

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt has undergone surgery to repair and stabilise a partially collapsed lung following a dry needling treatment at the team’s facility, according to his brother, J.J. Watt. The Steelers confirmed that Watt was hospitalised, prompting concern among fans. Watt later shared a brief update on social media indicating he was receiving medical care. While no official recovery timeline has been released, he is expected to be discharged on Friday. J.J. Watt said the family is grateful for the support and well wishes they have received. NFL insider Ian Rapoport noted that dry needling is a routine…

Zimbabwe has introduced a new correctional policy allowing selected inmates to temporarily return home to spend private time with their partners, marking a shift toward rehabilitation focused justice within the prison system. The Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service confirmed that the initiative, commonly referred to as conjugal rights, is being tested under a pilot programme at Marondera Female Open Prison and Connemara Prison. Only inmates with proven good conduct records are eligible. Authorities describe the measure as an early phase of a broader parole framework being rolled out nationwide. ZPCS spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Meya Khanyezi said the programme is designed…

A newly released set of photographs from the estate of Jeffrey Epstein includes images featuring President Donald Trump, Prince Andrew Mountbatten Windsor and several other high profile figures. The 19 photographs were made public on Tuesday by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee as part of an ongoing congressional investigation. Other individuals appearing in the images include Bill Gates, former US president Bill Clinton and British billionaire Richard Branson. The committee said the material was obtained from Epstein’s estate while reviewing whether US authorities properly investigated Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell. Trump appears in three photographs. One shows him…

A leaked draft of the US National Security Strategy claims Washington wants Austria, Italy, Hungary and Poland to leave the European Union as part of a broader effort to pull them into a tighter American orbit. The document, reported by Defense One, outlines a plan framed as Make Europe Great Again and urges support for governments and movements seeking sovereignty and the preservation of traditional European ways of life. A partial version of the strategy released last week had already provoked outrage for warning of civilisational erasure in Europe and attacking EU migration and speech policies. The unpublished draft goes…