Lifestyle
‘A wonderfully fluffy but crunchy-edged bite’: the best (and worst) supermarket crumpets, tasted and rated
Holey toasters! Some supermarket crumpets are really good – but which ones are best?
Joe Henley’s ‘The Voice’ Rehearsal Has His Fellow Contestants “Packing Their Bags”
The other competitors have a sense of humor about it.
The best Christmas gifts in the UK for mums, grannies, aunties and friends
Fancy stationery, cashmere knits and truly beautiful ceramics … we’ve handpicked 61 thoughtful gifts to spoil the mother figure in your life for Christmas 2026
José Pizarro’s recipe for mussels with cider, chorizo and apple
Northern Spain on a plate: mussels with cider, apple and chorizo
How to make the perfect venison casserole – recipe | Felicity Cloake's How to make the perfect …
Venison casserole is as autumnal as fallen leaves, a glass of red and a fire in the grate. But who makes the best version?
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World
Friday briefing: After a week of disruption, is living with threats our new normal?
In today’s newsletter: From diverted airliners to hacked fridges, a string of disruptive incidents has exposed the vulnerabilities of modern life. There is now an increasingly blurred…
US midterm results a 'victory' for Canadians hopeful of tariff relief
With Canada-US trade talks back on, Tuesday’s midterm Democratic wave puts pressure on the White House to come to a deal.
RBA interest rates: Bullock says ‘some pain now’ will prevent worse pain later as Reserve Bank hikes rates for fifth time
Reserve Bank of Australia increases official cash rate to 4.85%, bringing it to highest level since 2008
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill eight including child, hospitals say
Five officers from the Hamas-run police have been killed in Khan Younis and three people, including a child, killed in Gaza City, officials say.
Riot police deployed to Poland’s constitutional court after judge suspended
President Karol Nawrocki seen struggling to gain entry to court building in Warsaw amid long-running row over the court’s legitimacy
Spain begins mourning period as search continues for train crash victims
Emergency services, drones and dog unit continue to comb carriages as Civil Guard sets up clinics for relatives to provide DNA samples
Beauty
The 36 best Christmas gifts in the UK for every kind of teenager – chosen by teens
From Polaroid cameras to skincare, loungewear to gaming accessories, here are the presents teenage boys and girls told us they rate for 2026
8 Best Brightening Body Washes 2026 for a Head-to-Toe Glow
More radiant skin is a shower away.
Ealing comedy in a dig at Donald Trump’s hair | Brief letters
Brief letters: Bad hair day | John Smedley | ‘Pearl-clutching’ | Ska’s origins | Budleigh Salterton
The best beauty advent calendars of 2026 in the US are already here and selling out
Beauty Advent calendars can be overwhelming with gifting options galore – but which ones are worth your money? We put offerings from Liberty London, Revolve and others to the test
10 Best At-Home Hair Color Kits 2026 to Rival Salon Results
Have fun with your hair (while saving money).
A hydrating serum and filtered showerhead: what we’re adding to cart during the Sephora sale
Beauty store’s semi-annual sale offers up to 20% and we’re eyeing products from Charlotte Tilbury, Lancôme, Prada and more
Celebrity
Mormon Wives' Zac Affleck Admits to "Mistakes" in Jen Affleck Marriage
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Zac Affleck shared what went wrong in his marriage to Jen Affleck that led her to file for divorce, admitting he "begged" her to stay.
See Wheel of Fortune’s Ryan Seacrest Comfort Player After $50,000 Loss
Wheel of Fortune’s Ryan Seacrest comforted contestant Shawn Broderick after he missed out on a massive $50,000 prize in the final round of the game show.
DWTS' Ezra Frech Reveals Hilarious Issue With the Rip-Away Pants
Dancing With the Stars contestant Ezra Frech exclusively told E! News how his team's High School Musical dance almost had a wardrobe malfunction after Connor Wood forgot to tear them off…
Connor Storrie, Hudson Williams Debut Out of This World Halloween Look
Heated Rivalry’s Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams ditched their hockey pads for a more alien look, revealing coordinated Halloween costumes inspired by Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons in…
The Best Gifts For the Friend Who Makes Working Out Her Personality
From cute lululemon workout sets and fitness gear to recovery essentials, these holiday gifts are perfect for the friend who loves staying active.
Joshua Jackson Teases Daughter Juno’s Halloween Costume
Joshua Jackson shared with E! News that his ex-wife Jodie Turner-Smith is in charge of their daughter Juno’s Halloween costume this year: “Mom is on that.”
Culture
The cursed cruise: how the dream of never-ending luxury at sea became a nightmare
The MV Odyssey was billed as the ultimate escape from Donald Trump. Instead, the oil shock caused by his war has left passengers unceremoniously dumped in Cambodia
Google owner Alphabet loses $500bn in market value after profit disappoints Wall Street
Net profit slid 25% from a year earlier to $26.2bn, well short of expectations, though revenue rose to $127.6bn
Luxury cruise passengers stranded in Cambodia due to soaring fuel costs
The Villa Vie Odyssey suspends its voyage and is working with passengers on "temporary living arrangements".
What the claw arcade game tells us about the cost of living crisis | Zoe Williams
No matter how you crunch the UK data, prices are rising while average wages stagnate. The system is rigged – and it’s time we kicked over the toy dispenser, writes Zoe Williams
Healey’s first budget to include big devolution package to boost growth
Chancellor will build on Burnham’s promise that local leaders in England will no longer have to ‘come cap in hand to Westminster’
Telegraph cuts up to 100 jobs as new owner promises to turn paper into ‘AI-powered’ global business
Redundancies come after paper was bought in June by European media group Axel Springer
Style
What Women Really Want
Max Mara has been asking—and correctly answering—this question for 75 years. And, with a new collection, proving its mastery yet again.
T&C Tried & True: A Country Classic Jacket Tailored for the Town
After years of searching I found the perfect light brown herringbone blazer.
7 Peter Millar Staples That Work Wherever the Day Takes You
Shop the Peter Millar Crown Collection at Bloomingdale’s.
T&C Tried & True: These Cashmere Socks Are Made to Be Worn Outside—and I Have a Lot of Thoughts
Are they cashmere socks? Or are they shoes? They’re both.
T&C Culture Watch: An Avedon Show Opens at the Gagosian Beverly Hills
It takes a constellation of brilliant minds to make magic: star power helps, too.
The Royal Family’s Favorite Interiors Brand Just Brought Its Famous Florals to E.L.V Denim
The limited-edition capsule reimagines Sanderson’s archival print in upcycled denim.
Fashion
‘Minimal look, maximal politics’: why the black T-shirt signals modern power
Worn by Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, Andy Burnham and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, fashion experts say the look radiates authority and no-nonsense masculinity
True Whitaker on '90s Low-Rise, Party Dressing, and Celebrating the Holidays With Old Navy
'Tis the season for sequins and faux fur.
Jess Cartner-Morley on fashion: chocolate, mocha, cacao … whatever you call it, brown is autumn’s chicest shade
Black feels like a no-brainer for boots, handbags or coats - but if you swap it for brown, the same outfit looks more considered
My 5 Best Dressed at the CFDA Fashion Awards
The cream of the crop.
Jess Cartner-Morley’s November style essentials: fancy flats, sexy knits and a Christmassy pigeon
Whether it’s a two-in-one coat or a truly delicious handbag, add some fun to getting dressed during the cold, dark months with our expert’s favourites
Why M&S director Kathryn Turner is the ultimate ‘Gay Halloween’ costume idea
Product development boss at Marks & Spencer inspires niche outfits after unexpected success on social media