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The Beauty Products the Royal Family Swears By

From Kate Middleton's must-have balm to the nail polish that's multi-generation royal staple, these are the royal beauty essentials.

Your Guide to Underarm Laser Hair Removal: Cost, Pain, Effectiveness, and More

To put it simply, I am nothing short of relieved after getting underarm laser hair removal.

Sarah Chatto seen at a dance class aged 10 in pictures from 1974

Lady Sarah was pictured by Lord Snowdon at her dancing school in Hammersmith, West London, in 1974. This month she was named the new president of the Royal Ballet School.

At 192 Jonathan the tortoise is the world's oldest living land animal

So—

A poem for Sunday

10 Kitchen Organization Products You Didn't Know You Needed

Give your kitchen the ultimate glow-up with these Pinterest-worthy products.

My Mom Is a Grill Master, and She Swears by These $10 Mats for the Perfect Sear

And they’re 44% off right now.

Your Horoscope This Week: June 30 To July 6

June comes to an end this week, cosmic beings, which means we’re entering the seventh month of the year. What a trippy thing time is. That’s going to be a recurring thought this week due to Saturn, the planet that’s associated with being a Master of Time, spending its first full week retrograde in the sign of Pisces. Neptune also begins its retrograde in Pisces on July 2 of this week, so Piscean and Cancerian vibes dominate the cosmos. Mercury’s...

Mystery as mom-of-two vanishes with her daughters

Martha Unger, 23, and her daughters - two-year-old Madilynn Grace Unger and one-year-old Haylie Faith Unger - were reported missing from their home just before 7pm Friday.

How to DIY a Rock Garden to Transform Your Yard

Turn a neglected area into a beautiful garden!

Campaign begins to protect beach-nesting birds

The Essex Wildlife Trust says it is "almost impossible" to spot a nest and eggs can be trampled underfoot.

23 of Meghan Markle's All-Time Favorite Beauty Products

From the exfoliant she uses to stay glowing to her effortless makeup essentials.

British teacher, 30, jailed abroad reveals 'inhumane' living standards

British teacher - Jamie Morton, 30, - who was behind bars in a Thai prison for five months has spoken out about the 'inhumane' conditions of his cramped cell with 180 convicts.

8 Best Hamburger Buns on Grocery Shelves

No matter what you put between the buns, these are the ones you should look for at the store.

The Solo Stove Cast Iron Griddle Is the Only Way I Want to Cook This Summer

My fire pit is now the most powerful piece of cookware I own.

A Definitive Ranking of the Homes in Nancy Meyers's Movies

Which dreamy property is your favorite?!

The 10 Best Lego Deals on Amazon This Weekend Include “Harry Potter”, “Star Wars”, and More from $13

Plus, save on the internet-famous Lego flowers

I had my mom and sisters wear their wedding dresses for my 40th birthday. People stopped to take photos of us.

Hailey Myers asked her three sisters and mom to wear their wedding dresses for her 40th birthday dinner. They had so much fun doing it.

Talk about DIY! Inside London estate where locals BUILD own homes

To combat the issue of high house prices, residents of a Lewisham council estate have been given the chance to build their own homes, which has allowed them to make astronomical savings.

Joshua, 11, aiming to break record for camping out

He has just spent his 365th night under canvas and says he will sleep in a tent until 2026.

Celebrities who slipped on the etiquette at Royal Weddings

Some wedding etiquette is applicable to most traditional Western Christian ceremonies. However, things can get a bit tricky when it comes to royal weddings. Sure, you shouldn't wear white or black, but did you know that taking pictures is also a no-no? But there's more, a lot more! Many celebrity guests, however, didn't get the memo and indeed broke tradition at royal weddings. Click through the following gallery to discover who they are and what they did.

Xochitl Gomez Ravishes in Red in L.A., Plus Shania Twain, Camila Cabello, Chris Martin and More

From Hollywood to New York and everywhere in between, see what your favorite stars are up to

Children 'may go hungry without summer meal payments'

A local charity calls for a free school meal grant to be reinstated ahead of the summer months.

The best royal beards and mustaches

We've covered facial hair before (pun intended!), but this time we'll focus on the royals. What's so special about royal beards and mustaches? Well, they are indeed fit for royalty! Plus, many of these famous monarchs uncharacteristically sported mustaches and beards at very specific times of their lives. Do you want to see the best royal beards and mustaches of all time? Then click on!

Are we in a summer Covid wave?

Lots of people seem to have Covid at the moment but what is behind it and is it serious?

This Homemade Spaghetti Sauce Is What Family Pasta Nights Are All About

Put the jar back on the shelf.

Record collection of rubbish on island in Penang, a dozen dogs found too

People don't just dump rubbish on Pulau Gazumbo, a tiny island just off the Penang Bridge, but dogs as well. Twelve dogs have been found to be abandoned on the island to fend for themselves during a cleanup programme by the Penang Island City council which says efforts are now underway to rescue the strays. WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline

Mother divides Aussies over comparison between Coles and Aldi haul

Melbourne mum Alondra Gataé vented her frustration about the price difference between the two stores - but one small detail has divided shoppers.

Damp, mould and rats leave family 'scared' in home

Families' health suffering in substandard private rented accommodation as charities call for action.

Here's Everything You Need to Know About Your Birth Flower (and What It Means)

Are you a lily, a rose, or more of a honeysuckle?

Hang Tuah exhibition lures more than 10,000 visitors

This exhibition not only presents history, but also aims to nurture the identity of the younger generation with the spirit of Hang Tuah that never fades.

Rare 20p coin sells for 350 times its face value - do YOU have one?

A rare 20p coin has sold for 350 times its face value with only 250,000 of them in existence according to the Royal Mint. The rare coins came into circulation due to a printing error in November 2008.

Pick the Right Flowers for Every Anniversary

Keep love blooming with a bouquet that symbolizes your time together.

Bereaved families call for drug law change

Thousands of flowers are laid in front of a council house to represent lives lost because of drugs.

Sabah committed to preserving cultural richness

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah’s unique cultural diversity is a treasure that must be preserved, says Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. Read full story

15 Soy Candles to Make Your Space Smell Dreamy

Whether you prefer musky, fruity, or sweet scents, set the right tone with these clean candles that smell unbelievable.

The dark history of the Pride March in photos

I've Developed Over 100 Recipes, and I Couldn't Have Done It Without These Kitchen Tools

Never underestimate the value of a good mixing bowl.

Lululemon’s ‘We Made Too Much’ Restock Has Pieces Up to 50% Off This June

This is one of the best restocks yet.

I've Eaten At Nearly Every Single Chain Restaurant—These Are The Best Menu Items

Two years later and 20 restaurants down, this is our official list. People always ask: What are the *best* chain restaurant menu items? Honestly, I've tried too many to count; they've all become a massive blur in my memory. So, to make your lives easier (and, selfishly, mine), I've made the official ranking of the best menu items at each restaurant I've visited. Buckle up y'all.

'I'm an over-40s makeup expert and this is the exact skin-prep routine I swear by.'

Ageing is a privilege. The beautiful, well-earned lines etched into the skin that have years of stories to tell. That privilege and authenticity is something we never want to take away. However, with mature skin can also come very small annoyances: dryer patches and crepiness that can show up more obviously with makeup. As we know, the right skin prep ... Continued

Here Are the Best Dog Running Leashes to Keep Up With Your Pup

Choose from our list of the best picks for dog walkers and runners alike!

‘I loved my double wedding - you should try it’

Joan Green got married alongside her sister and says people should consider a joint ceremony.

There's Most Likely Mold Growing Inside Your Most-Used Kitchen Utensil

BRB, furiously deep-cleaning everything in our kitchen.

Snezana Wood thought 'desperate women' went on The Bachelor. Then her daughter convinced her to apply.

This is an edited extract from Untold by Snezana Wood, a story of love, motherhood, heartbreak and change. Now available for purchase. It was Eve who told me I had to get out more. She'd seen other parents in relationships and coupled-up, and she wanted the same for me. "You need to go out and have fun and meet people," she ... Continued

HOROSCOPES: Hit the reset button this week, Cancer.

Natasha Weber is an astrology genius and has predicted our horoscopes for the week beginning June 30. For more from Natasha, follow her on Instagram and Facebook. This week, the new moon in your home zone brings a burst of energy for all things domestic. If renovations are on your mind, now's the time to start. Searching for a new place ... Continued

Every Man Needs a Blazer. Here Are 25 of the Best.

Sometimes, a hoodie just doesn't cut it.

How well would YOU do on the UK citizenship test?

It's the general knowledge test that immigrants must take to prove they know about the British way of life. Yet over half of Brits would fail if they had to sit it, a new study has found.

I Tracked Down Some of the Beautiful Dinnerware Used on the New Season of ‘The Bear’

The show’s eponymous restaurant is using gear from a beloved East Coast ceramics producer.

32 Styling Tricks That Will Make Your Small Living Room Feel Bigger and Better

Time to outsmart your limiting floorplan. If your living room, family room, or sitting room feels cramped and cluttered, the last thing you'll want to do is spend time in it. Let's change that! Because no matter how small a space is, there are designer strategies to make it feel much bigger than it appears to be. It's not magic; it's just smart styling and layout problem-solving. Get ready to bookmark all these tips and transform your small living room into a comfortable, stylish oasis for you and your household to hang out in. With these designer examples and decorating ideas to guide the way, you'll love the space so much that you'll never want to leave it. 📝 You love finding new design tricks. So do we. Let us share the best of them.