13+ min ago (574+ words) West Ham 0-2 Liverpool: Slot's quest to survive as Liverpool boss will go on another gameweek as his "100m men inspire victory Arne Slot was facing a doomsday scenario had he left London with a 10th loss in 13 games. Inspired in different ways by his "100m entities, his fight to survive at Liverpool will go on at least another gameweek. "Relief," Slot said, asked on his prevailing emotion when Cody Gakpo fired in Liverpool's second in stoppage-time to make their lead unassailable. The Dutchman has to be bold to lead such a seismic turnaround. Decisions like benching Mohamed Salah for the first time in the Premier League since April 2024 could be the making of his second coming, but may spark his demise if they backfire. Fortunately for Slot, his big call to drop the club's deified but off-the-pace talisman aged well. Though no Salah,…...

16+ min ago (675+ words) The entire production process is described as a "closely guarded trade secret" In southern Poland, a company known as GlitterLab is transforming festive fantasies into tangible Christmas decorations, earning them the moniker "the magicians of glass." Their bespoke baubles adorn the trees of discerning clients, including luxury giants like Swarovski, the French department store Galeries Lafayette, and London"s iconic Harrods. GlitterLab prides itself on its unique craftsmanship, promising on its website "the ability to create shapes and designs that glass will not normally take." The entire production process, described as a "closely guarded trade secret," is meticulously manual, ensuring each ornament is one-of-a-kind. Company owner Barbara Mostowska underscores the enduring appeal of their handcrafted items. Despite its modest appearance, GlitterLab"s workshop has been operating for more than 80 years in Cz'stochowa, a town of 200,000 in southern Poland. It was…...

19+ min ago (487+ words) Minelli founded the Dignitas organisation in 1998 after decades working as a journalist and lawyer The 92-year-old founder of a Swiss assisted suicide organisation Dignitas has died by assisted suicide, the group has announced. Ludwig Minelli led a "life for freedom of choice, self-determination, and human rights", Dignitas, which was founded by the Swiss lawyer in 1998, said in a statement. He died days before his 93rd birthday on 5 December. Dignitas has helped thousands of people to end their own lives, becoming one of the most well-known right-to-die organisations in the world during an era in which a number of countries have shifted towards allowing assisted dying. The UK is the latest to edge towards reform, with the House of Lords currently debating the assisted dying bill. It has raised fears among critics that disabled, vulnerable and elderly people could be coerced into…...

28+ min ago (125+ words) Winter Olympics organisers "optimistic" ice hockey venue will be ready in time for Games - Construction of the Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan is significantly behind schedule. - Organisers have confirmed there is no back-up venue if the 16,000-seat arena is not completed on time. - A planned test event was moved, with new tests now scheduled for 9-11 January, just a month before the Games commence. - Andrea Francisi, chief games operations officer for Milan-Cortina, stated there is "no plan B" but is "optimistic" the venue will be ready. - The first Olympic hockey game is scheduled for 5 February, one day before the opening ceremony, despite new venues typically being tested at least a year in advance....

34+ min ago (899+ words) Shona McGarty shocked her I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here campmates by admitting she had used a contraband item. The EastEnders actor revealed she had used butter she found in camp, during Sunday's night show (30 November), much to the surprise of her jungle companions. As punishment, Shona was forced to give up her position as leader in camp. She pleaded with her campmates: "Please don't hate me, adding: "I saw it and my eyes lit up and I used it. I'm A Celeb's Shona McGarty shocks campmates with contraband admission The EastEnders actor revealed she had used butter she found in camp, during Sunday's night show (30 November), much to the surprise of her jungle companions. As punishment, Shona was forced to give up her position as leader in camp....

36+ min ago (221+ words) RNLI lifeboats, a Coastguard rescue helicopter and two nearby vessels were involved in the search A man has died after falling overboard from a vessel near the south coastal town of Newhaven, police have said. The man fell from the boat late on Sunday morning, prompting an urgent search by HM Coastguard. A body was recovered from the sea, Sussex Police said in a statement. Enquiries are still ongoing about the incident. It follows confirmation by the Coastguard earlier in the day that a person had fallen overboard. HM Coastguard told local media that it received reports of the incident at 10:19am. "RNLI lifeboats from Shoreham and Newhaven have been sent to search, along with an HM Coastguard rescue helicopter, a Coastguard fixed wing aircraft and two nearby vessels in the vicinity," it said in a statement. Sussex Police said: "At…...

50+ min ago (143+ words) Pope Leo says Turkey has "important role" to play in Gaza and Ukraine conflicts - Pope Leo XIV unequivocally endorsed a two-state solution as the "only solution" for justice in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict during his inaugural airborne news conference. - The pontiff made these remarks while travelling from Istanbul to Beirut, confirming discussions with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan regarding conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine. - He highlighted Turkey's "important role" in both conflicts and expressed hope for continued dialogue to achieve a ceasefire. - The Holy See reiterated its long-standing support for a two-state solution, acknowledging Israel's current non-acceptance but emphasising its mediating role between both sides. - The Pope's primary reason for visiting the region was to commemorate the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, and he proposed a significant joint Christian event in Jerusalem in 2033 for unity....

54+ min ago (419+ words) Eternity" star says twin sisters were forced" to watch her perform Elizabeth Olsen has reflected on growing up with with her older sisters Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen in the spotlight. The actor, 36, said that she grew up going to television and movie sets as her twin siblings, now 39, became household names. Mary-Kate and Ashley played Michelle Tanner on the iconic sitcom Full House from 1987 to 1995, and went on to co-star in multiple movies before creating their luxury fashion brand The Row. "I was the youngest of four, and we were all born within five years," Elizabeth said in a recent interview with The Times about the siblings" upbringing in Los Angeles, adding that it was "pretty chaotic." "So now I think the idea of a calm bath and bedtime story routine is so tender and sweet because we didn"t…...

55+ min ago (198+ words) Top Trump administration officials including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff are meeting Ukrainian negotiators in Florida this weekend. The meeting comes after the resignation of Ukraine's top negotiator and chief of staff, Andrii Yermak, due to an anti-graft probe. FRANCE 24's Gulliver Cragg brings you the latest. Ukraine and US meet for crunch peace talks - Officials from the United States, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner, are engaged in peace negotiations with a Ukrainian delegation. - The discussions aim to refine a 28-point peace plan proposed by Trump, with Ukraine's lead negotiator, Rustem Umerov, emphasising safeguarding Ukrainian interests and securing long-term security guarantees. - Speaking from Hallandale Beach, Florida, Mr Rubio expressed optimism for "more progress" from the talks, which he stated are about creating a pathway for a sovereign, independent, and prosperous…...

57+ min ago (337+ words) Flaco's Tacos food truck owner, Rafael Calvillo, who claims he was unaware of the name's trademark, is seeking new name suggestions until December 5 Sitting in a food truck court in Modesto, California, Flaco's Tacos now faces a cease-and-desist from a Chicago restaurant with three locations of the same name, which has held the trademark since 2009. Rafael Calvillo, owner of Flaco's Tacos food truck, which opened in 2022, received a cease-and-desist order just over two months ago. He has until the new year to choose a new name or risk a trademark infringement lawsuit. Changing the name will cost Calvillo around $6,000 as he needs to update his trucks, ordering apps, social media, and Google listings, and he expects business may slow until customers adjust to the new name, he told the Merced Sun-Star. Following his lawyer's advice, Calvillo is not contesting the…...