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Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Will Perrett has been referred to by some within British Cycling as ‘the best track rider you’ve never heard of’ but is fast making sure people learn his name. The 26-year-old lit up the first of two nights of UCI Track Champions League action in London last weekend with a stunning scratch race victory, so far ahead he started celebrating more than a lap out. It was the latest standout result for a rider who was fifth in the points race on his World Championships debut in October, won the British Madison title alongside Mark Stewart in January, and made his Commonwealth Games debut in July. The rapid rise explains why, in August, Perrett quit his job and went all-in to try to force his way onto British Cycling’s podium programme. Recommended Charity boss speaks out over … [Read more...] about Will Perrett making his mark after going ‘all in’ to forge cycling career

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The latest WhatsApp update will bring personalised avatars to the popular messaging app. Users on both Android and iOS devices will be able to create their 3D virtual characters and set them as their profile picture or share as one of 36 custom stickers. It is the first time WhatsApp’s parent company Meta has introduced the feature to WhatsApp, having already rolled it out to its other platforms Facebook and Instagram and Messenger. “We’re bringing avatars to WhatsApp,” Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg wrote on Facebook. “Now you can use your avatar as a sticker in chats. More styles coming soon across all out apps.” Recommended Facebook parent company fined 265 million euro by Irish data watchdog WhatsApp provided more details about the new feature in a blog post on Wednesday, claiming … [Read more...] about WhatsApp update finally brings avatar feature to Android and iOS

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The US state of Maryland has banned its agencies from using TikTok and other Chinese and Russian platforms, after reports that China ’s state-backed hackers allegedly stole millions of Covid relief funds in the US. Maryland’s governor Larry Hogan issued an emergency directive on Tuesday prohibiting the use of Chinese and Russian products and platforms including the social media app TikTok, the message app WeChat, as well as Russia ’s Kaspersky cybersecurity software. The governor’s office noted that these products and platforms “present an unacceptable level of cybersecurity risk” to the state, adding that they may be involved in cyber-espionage, and surveillance of government entities, or in the inappropriate collection of sensitive personal information. “There may be no greater threat to our personal … [Read more...] about The US state where TikTok has been banned — but only for certain users

Stay ahead of the trend in fashion and beyond with our free weekly Lifestyle Edit newsletter Stay ahead of the trend in fashion and beyond with our free weekly Lifestyle Edit newsletter A mother’s video of her teenage daughter’s Christmas list has sparked a debate ahead of the holiday season. Krystiana , a social media influencer and mother of four, went viral when she shared footage of her daughter’s PowerPoint presentation to TikTok . In the video, which has 14.8m views, Krystiana’s teen daughter Ava gives a detailed list of the presents she wants for Christmas. “I now present to you, my Christmas list,” her daughter says in the clip. As she takes her parents through the presentation, one of the slides features pictures of Nike sneakers, including hyperlinks to purchase the items online. “Wow, you made it so easy for me,” the mom jokes in the video. Ava then continued the presentation, showing off images of electronics like iPhones and … [Read more...] about Teen’s Christmas list PowerPoint sparks debate: ‘I realised how poor I am’

Stay ahead of the trend in fashion and beyond with our free weekly Lifestyle Edit newsletter Stay ahead of the trend in fashion and beyond with our free weekly Lifestyle Edit newsletter Students are asking for ‘practical’ presents this Christmas as the cost-of-living crisis bites, including electric blankets, money towards energy bills and even toilet roll. A poll of 1,000 undergraduates found they would much prefer everyday essentials rather than designer clothes and shoes this year. And with 51 per cent feeling the pinch of the cost-of-living crisis, 49 per cent would rather have shampoo and tins of food bought for them, so they don’t spend the money on it themselves. Others intend to ask loved ones to gift them underwear, bath products and hot water bottles. However, 33 per cent are still hoping for an average of four expensive gifts from their parents this Christmas. Recommended Beauty advent calendars 2021: Our guide to this year’s … [Read more...] about Students hoping for ‘practical’ Christmas presents amid cost of living crisis

If an outsider were to analyze Israel-Jordan ties in the weeks following returning Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 's election victory, he would be led to the mistaken assumption that the peace between the two countries is stable, if not good. Following the Israeli elections on Nov. 1, Jordan's King Abdullah II and Israel's President Isaac Herzog held warm meetings (at the COP27 climate summit in Sharm el-Sheikh), and a follow-up pact was agreed upon to promote the implementation of the electricity-water project (in which Israel sends the parched Hashemite Kingdom desalinated water, and Jordan sends Israel electricity from its solar panels). Later, the two parties signed a letter of intent as part of a collaborative endeavor to restore and improve the Jordan River's ecology. In addition, a public phone call was held between Netanyahu and King Abdullah. Both sides described the call as favorable. But the above does not reflect the animosity and deep distrust between … [Read more...] about Can Netanyahu’s New Government Keep the Peace With Jordan?

Live Updates Prince Harry and Meghan Markle documentary is due to drop on Netflix after weeks of speculation over its contents. Trailers for Harry and Meghan landed on December 1 and December 5 and suggested the couple will tell an emotionally charged story about their experiences of the palace, family and media during royal life. Meghan could be seeing crying in several shots and photographers featured prominently. So too did Kate Middleton, who appeared in both teasers including alongside a headline from Life & Style magazine, which appeared to relate to a 2010 edition that described her as a "Princess in Crisis." In the first teaser, the shot cut from Meghan seemingly crying to Kate and Prince William staring at the camera as the sound of glass breaking was superimposed in the background. The show has already triggered a tidal wave of debate in Britain, where the front page of The Daily Express this morning read: "Stop this betrayal of our beloved … [Read more...] about Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Netflix live updates: ‘They are destroying us’

Piers Morgan on Monday lashed out at Meghan Markle and Prince Harry during an appearance on Fox & Friends . Morgan, a well-known broadcaster who hosts Piers Morgan Uncensored on Fox Nation, spoke with host Ainsley Earhardt about a report that an image in the trailer for the upcoming Netflix documentary Harry & Meghan allegedly uses a stock picture taken from a Harry Potter movie premiere. The image, which shows a group of photographers, was allegedly taken before the couple met. "This Harry Potter thing actually goes to the heart of where I think the problem lies with these two—emphasis on the word 'lies.' They just made this up," Morgan said. Morgan became more heated when he turned the discussion to Harry's mother, the late Princess Diana . "They use a lot of imagery of Princess Diana on what she had to go through and paparazzi. Let me tell you, I knew Diana well. I used to speak to her regularly, used to have lunch with her. She had 10 times the … [Read more...] about Piers Morgan calls Meghan Markle comparison to Princess Diana “disgraceful”

Republican Congressman Tony Gonzales, who represents the 23rd Congressional District of Texas, told Newsweek in an exclusive interview that he intends to seek one of the top positions within the House of Representatives' bipartisan veterans working group. The For Country Caucus, as the group is called, provides lawmakers with military service experience a forum to work across party lines in support of bipartisan policy solutions, specifically those pertaining to the U.S. national security and veterans' affairs. Gonzales, who served in the U.S. Navy for 20 years and attained the rank of master chief petty officer, told Newsweek the position of caucus co-chair appeals to him because it attracts "natural problem solvers" dedicated to working across the aisle and getting legislation passed. "For Country Caucus to me has been one of the most effective caucuses as far as helping move legislation through the process," Gonzales told Newsweek . "I want to take on a leadership role … [Read more...] about Exclusive: Rep. Tony Gonzales seeks to co-chair bipartisan veteran caucus

Meghan Markle's mother, Doria Ragland, has spoken out for the first time since her daughter started dating Prince Harry in 2016 as part of the royal couple's new Netflix docuseries, released on Thursday. Ragland, 66, appears in a sit-down interview as part of the series' second episode, telling interviewers that she is "ready to have my voice heard." When asked to introduce herself, Ragland told viewers: "My name is Doria and I am Meghan's mom, and the last five years has been challenging, yeah. I'm ready to have my voice heard that's for sure. A little bit of my experience you know, as her mom." As part of the episode, Ragland recounts the first time she heard about her daughter's relationship with Britain's Prince Harry following the couple's meeting in 2016. "When she told me, we were on the phone and she says, 'Mommy, I'm going out with Prince Harry,'" she said. "And I started whispering, 'Oh my god.' She says, 'You can't tell [anyone].'" On her first meeting with … [Read more...] about Meghan Markle’s mom says “I’m ready to have my voice heard” in docuseries