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German prosecutor calls for 'biased' judges to be thrown off trial of Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner after they dramatically overturned order keeping him behind bars
05/07/24 15:19
Christian Brueckner is suspected of abducting and killing three-year-old Madeleine in Praia da Luz, Portugal, in May 2007. He is nearing the end of a seven-year prison term for raping an American pensioner in the Portuguese resort. The 47-year-old is also currently standing trial for unconnected sex crimes he allegedly committed in the Algarve. But in a shock move on Wednesday, Judge Ute Inse Engelmann overturned an arrest warrant for Brueckner after ruling the court had not heard strong enough evidence from witnesses to keep him behind bars. Furious prosecutors have filed a motion to have Judge Engemann and her two fellow judges dismissed after 'concerns about bias'....read
Christian Brueckner 'could be RELEASED from prison by Christmas' after order keeping him behind bars is dramatically overturned - in huge blow for Madeleine McCann investigators
03/07/24 15:41An order keeping prime Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner behind bars has been dramatically overturned - dealing investigators a crucial blow.
Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner 'could walk free from prison by Christmas' after his legal team launch bid to overturn arrest warrant keeping him in jail
24/06/24 17:24The prime suspect in the Madeleine McCann trial could walk free from jail before Christmas after a dramatic new move from his legal team.
German investigators illegally obtained hard drive while building case against Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner, his lawyers claim as they bid to have the evidence thrown out of court
06/06/24 15:30German police were handed Brueckner's hard-drive by an unnamed female witness in Portugal containing sickening cartoons allegedly penned by Brueckner.
German police discover Christian Brueckner emails linking him to Madeleine McCann - the first ever time investigators have found evidence connecting him to her case
05/06/24 14:34The shock revelation is the first time an official working on the case has claimed to have evidence connecting Brueckner to the 2007 disappearance of Madeleine McCann
Woman, 27, who was 'assaulted by Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner on Algarve beach when she was aged ten' tells court how he 'grinned at her while performing sex act'
29/05/24 09:48A woman who was sexually assaulted by Christian Brueckner has revealed he grinned at her while performing a horrific sex act on her at an Algarve beach when she was just ten years old.
Christian Brueckner whinges that the bread in his prison-food sandwiches is too thin and he has to have cold showers in courtroom moan as he faces rape charges
17/05/24 14:42Brueckner is currently serving time in the isolation wing at Oldenburg high-security prison, 130 miles from Braunschweig, but is currently in Sehnde
Woman 'raped by Christian Brueckner' tells court she still suffers physical effects of brutal sex attack 20 YEARS later as she is forced to deny making love to her boyfriend immediately after the assault during merciless cross examination
16/05/24 12:02A former tour guide has told a court how she still physically suffers from a brutal sex attack allegedly perpetrated by Christian Brueckner 20 years ago.
Irish woman 'raped by Christian Brueckner' relives terrifying ordeal and tells his trial 'she lied she was pregnant to try and make him stop but smelt his condoms and knew it was going to happen'
15/05/24 10:41A former tour guide has told a court how she was raped at knife point by the man suspected of snatching Madeleine McCann.
Just four police officers are now probing the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, Met reveals
12/05/24 20:27Just three UK police officers and a civilian member of staff continues to work on the case part-time, the force has revealed today.
Madeleine McCann's parents share heartbreaking message as they mark their daughter's 21st birthday - saying, 'still missing, still missed, still looking'
12/05/24 07:44The heartfelt post included a photo of Maddie in a pink dress and bucket hat - believed to be one of the last taken of her before she disappeared on May 3, 2007.
Madeleine McCann's parents skipped their daughter's 17th anniversary vigil to escape on a secret 'much needed break' amid prime suspect Christian Brueckner's sex offences trial in Germany, friend reveals
06/05/24 16:59Kate and Gerry chose not to attend Friday night's church prayers but instead escaped on a secret 'much needed break' to stop being photographed by supporters and invited media.
Inside the world of the Madeleine McCann faker Julia Wendell: Polish woman who claimed to be lost girl went to 17th anniversary vigil despite tests proving she is NOT Maddie after she previously said she was also two other missing girls
04/05/24 08:23Julia Wendell, 22, became infamous last year after she claimed on social media she was the missing girl, who disappeared from Praia da Luz in Portugal on May 3 2007.
Madeleine McCann's parents Kate and Gerry fail to attend prayer vigil on 17th anniversary of her disappearance - as young Polish woman who insists SHE is Maddie attends and demands a DNA test to prove she's 'not a liar'
03/05/24 21:50Kate and Gerry were said by a family member to be away at a secret location on a 'much needed' long weekend break. A message from them was read out, however.
'It's 17 years since Madeleine was taken from us - the absence still aches': Madeleine McCann's parents share poignant message on 17th anniversary of her disappearance
03/05/24 00:14The Home Office also committed an extra £192,000 towards Scotland Yard's investigation into the disappearance of Madeleine, now 20
Madeleine McCann detective reveals bombshell voicemail that led investigators to prime suspect Christian Brueckner during first testimony from Operation Grange officer in German's rape trial
02/05/24 09:26Brueckner is currently on trial in the German city of Braunschweig charged with unrelated sex crimes allegedly committed in the same area of Portugal where Madeleine went missing 17 years ago.
Madeleine McCann investigation is granted another £192K
02/05/24 07:00The confirmation of the latest funding for Operation Grange comes two days before the anniversary of the day she vanished from an apartment in Praia da Luz, Portugal, in 2007.Madeleine McCann investigation is granted another £192,000 17 years after she disappeared as a three-year-old - bringing total to £13.2million
01/05/24 17:08The confirmation of the latest funding for Operation Grange comes two days before the anniversary of the day she vanished from an apartment in Praia da Luz, Portugal, in 2007.
I fled criminals in the UK for a quiet life abroad, only to meet Christian Brueckner among Portugal's drifters - but police STILL won't listen to what I have to say about the chief Madeleine McCann suspect
27/04/24 12:31In 2004, Ken Ralphs fled the UK for his life. What he didn't know at the time, though, was that decision would see him cross paths with the chief suspect in Madeleine McCann's disappearance.
Scotland Yard detective probing Madeleine McCann's disappearance called to give evidence in defence of prime suspect Christian Brueckner at unrelated rape trial
25/04/24 17:19Detective Constable Mark Draycott has been a key part of the Operation Grange investigation since British police took over from Portuguese investigators 13 years ago.
Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner seduced young mother in 'paedophile' chatroom and told her he thought her daughter, three, was 'cute' and 'could be a model', court hears
18/04/24 07:56Brueckner, who is currently on trial accused of carrying out separate sex attacks on women and children in Portugal, was said to have met his ex-girlfriend on the dating site in 2013.
British cops investigating Madeleine McCann's disappearance will be asked to testify in Christian Brueckner's sex trial - forcing them to disclose under oath what they know for the first time
12/04/24 09:16The sensational development could mean for the first time detectives from Scotland Yard who have been investigating the 2007 disappearance of Madeleine will have to disclose what they know.
Madeleine McCann detectives 'still haven't searched the home of prime suspect Christian Brueckner's lover - despite calling her the night the three-year-old disappeared'
07/04/24 08:28The woman made the shocking admission at Brueckner's trial in Germany that he had phoned her to say he was driving to her house in Portugal.
Madeleine McCann investigation into Christian Brueckner could face major setback as it's revealed key witness is dying from cancer
05/04/24 14:53Convicted rapist and paedophile Bruckner, 47, was sensationally named by German police four years ago as the man responsible for Madeleine's 'abduction and murder'.Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner would break into holiday apartments NAKED as tourists slept... and had to jump off a balcony when girls woke up and screamed at the sight of him, former friend tells rape trial
05/04/24 09:34Michael Tatschl, a former partner in crime of Brueckner, said he would use the bizarre modus operandi so as not to leave evidence and catch his clothes on surfaces.
Young 'victim' of Christian Brueckner 'shouted "this is rape" while tied to a post but he just laughed': Madeleine McCann suspect's unrelated sex assault trial hears horrifying details of 'abuse he subjected women to on camera'
03/04/24 11:45Helge Busching, who says he saw footage of the attacks, is the latest witness to give evidence at the court in Braunschweig, where Brueckner arrived early on Wednesday under a heavy police escort.Christian Brueckner's lawyer blasts prosecutors for labelling him Madeleine McCann 'prime suspect' and says it is impossible for him to get a fair trial as he returns to court on unrelated rape charges
03/04/24 08:09Christian Brueckner also faced former pal Helge Bushing in cour on Wednesday as the witness claimed the convicted paedophile was an 'expert at lock picking'.
Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner 'boasted to cellmate he kidnapped 13-year-old girl and sexually assaulted her months before Maddie vanished', trial will be told
31/03/24 09:52Maddie suspect Christian Brueckner bragged that he had kidnapped and tied a girl to a post after she ran away from a youth camp.
Who would care if you disappeared? Ex-detective poses troubling question as he reveals why some missing persons cases grip the public and not others
28/03/24 08:37Neil Lancaster, 58 - who has investigated high profile cases such as Levi Bellfield - told FEMAIL it's not 'entirely quantifiable' to know what will resonate with the public and what won't.
German prosecutors refuse to hand over Madeleine McCann case file to lawyers representing prime suspect Christian Brueckner
16/03/24 10:05Convicted rapist and pedophile Christian Brueckner , 47, is currently on trial accused of five unconnected sex crimes said to have happened in the area where Madeleine vanished from in 2007.
Friend of Christian Brueckner describes the Madeleine McCann suspect's child and animal porn collection as he tells sex assault trial he thought the German was 'odd'
14/03/24 11:12Convicted rapist Brueckner, 47, who previously told MailOnline the case was 'ridiculous', arrived at the court in Germany amid heavy security just after 10am local time.
Friend of Madeleine McCann suspect has home raided by armed cops in Germany: Manhunt underway for 'Christian Brueckner's former partner in crime'
13/03/24 18:19Firearm-wielding officers rallied at a small house on the Kennelblick allotment in Braunschweig, Lower Saxony last week, spending an hour outside the property owned by a man named as Ralph H.
Christian Brueckner's adoptive mother reveals she has disowned the Madeleine McCann prime suspect and has 'nothing to do with him anymore'
11/03/24 09:38Jailed paedophile Christian Brueckner is currently facing trial over three rapes and two sex assaults, all said to have been carried out on Portugal's Algarve coast between 2000 and 2017.
Madeleine McCann's parents have saved nearly £1million in fund to help find their missing daughter, figures reveal - as police are set to receive £100k to continue the hunt
06/03/24 08:21Kate and Gerry have stashed away £921,819 in the past financial year, according to latest accounts filed with Companies House.
Met Police detectives hunting for Madeleine McCann are set to receive £100k grant to help fund investigation for missing toddler
05/03/24 17:55Madeleine went missing while on holiday in the Portuguese resort of Praia da Luz with her parents Kate and Gerry and her two siblings in May 200 when she was just three-years-old.
Christian Brueckner filmed himself dancing around tied-up girl, forcing her to perform a sex act that made her vomit before finally taunting her, former friend tells rape trial
01/03/24 08:14Convicted rapist Brueckner, 47, is accused of three rapes and two sex assaults said to have been carried out on Portugal's Algarve coast in a period from 2000 to 2017.
Maddie McCann suspect 'worked at same resort where she vanished from'
29/02/24 11:05The chief suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann worked at the same Algarve resort that she vanished from in 2007, it has been claimed to MailOnline.Christian Brueckner was working at Ocean Club restaurant where Madeleine McCann's parents and 'The Tapas Seven' dined nightly when he came up with plot to abduct and sell her to a childless couple, claims Brit
29/02/24 08:29According to British expat Ken Ralphs - who knew Christian Brueckner during his time in the Algarve - the German criminal was working cash-in-hand at the Ocean Club restaurant.
Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner 'took van and two cars he owned back to his native Germany where he had them scrapped after three-year-old girl vanished'
25/02/24 19:00The paedophile, who was living in the Algarve when the three-year-old disappeared in 2007, took one van and two cars back to his home country where he disposed of them, it is claimed.
Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner WINKS at his lawyers in court as German judges hear harrowing details of sexual abuse allegations
24/02/24 02:07Brueckner, 47, is accused of three rapes and two sex assaults said to have been carried out on Portugal's Algarve coast between 2000 and 2017.
Christian Brueckner's phone calls 'were illegally wiretapped by Germany's FBI': Bombshell claim that puts Madeleine McCann suspect's unrelated rape trial at risk of collapse after court hears horrifying details of sex attacks
23/02/24 15:00Brueckner, 47, is accused of three rapes and two sex assaults said to have been carried out on Portugal's Algarve coast from 2000 to 2017 - and the court today heard horrifying details of the alleged assaults.Full horror of Christian Brueckner's sex crime allegations are revealed in court: Madeleine McCann suspect 'left one victim fearing he would behead her, whipped woman in her seventies at least 20 times and made a girl vomit during abuse'
23/02/24 08:41GRAPHIC CONTENT: Convicted rapist Brueckner, 47, is accused of three rapes and two sex assaults said to have been carried out on Portugal's Algarve coast in a period from 2000 to 2017.
Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner 'had surgery to remove a birthmark on his left thigh after raping Irish woman'
18/02/24 08:51Brueckner had the birthmark erased to avoid identification after student Hazel Behan, who he allegedly raped, told police her attacker had a mole in that location, the Sun reports.
Inside the dark and twisted life of Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner: The adopted 'loner' turned convicted sex offender now facing five counts of rape and indecent assault in a German court
16/02/24 12:51His latest charges stem from cases relating to five women and girls aged between 10 and 80 years old, and he is expected to spend the rest of his life languishing in jail cell if he's convicted.
Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner's unrelated sex trial is suspended after just nine minutes as lay judge's 'kill the bas***d' tweets are revealed: Defence lawyer boasts 'I have aces up my sleeve'
16/02/24 07:58Brueckner, 47, arrived in court in Brunswick, Germany, earlier today to stand trial on a slew of sex abuse charges
Madeleine McCann suspect mocks police in sickening rant from behind bars ahead of sex trial as his lawyer vows to clear him of the appalling charges
15/02/24 21:49EXCLUSIVE: Madeleine McCann suspect and convicted rapist Christian Brueckner has shamelessly told MailOnline his upcoming sex crimes trial is 'ridiculous'.
Ring of steel for Maddie suspect Christian Brueckner's court appearance this week over a string of unrelated sex attacks in Portugal
12/02/24 01:02The convicted paedophile is standing trial on Friday accused of carrying out a string of vile sex attacks in Portugal.
Madeline McCann disappearance: Bombshell claim about chief suspect Christopher Brueckner
11/02/24 14:23The prime suspect in the disappearance of Maddie McCann allegedly confessed to a friend and petty criminal the British toddler 'didn't scream' after she was ripped from her parent's holiday home.
Pictured: Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner partying with friends at his booze-fuelled birthday bash just weeks after he was first quizzed about the missing toddler
11/02/24 14:20The party was one of many that took place at Christian Brueckner's rented kiosk, his last registered address, on the Altstadtring inner ring road of the German town of Braunschweig.
Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner 'partied with friends at his booze-fuelled birthday bash just weeks after he was first quizzed about the missing toddler'
11/02/24 11:33Christian Brueckner, a German national, is the prime suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann in Portugal in 2007, but he has not been charged with her disappearance.
Books for £50, Madeleine McCann DVD display stands for £7.50 and mugs for £6: How Manchester bombing conspiracy theorist Richard Hall turns his outlandish claims into making money
09/02/24 16:31EXCLUSIVE: Hall, who claims that those injured in the 2017 bombing at an Ariana Grande concert were all 'crisis actors', is flogging his books, DVDs and twisted merchandise on his website.
Plot to kidnap child hatched a week before Madeleine McCann vanished
08/02/24 14:26A plot to kidnap a child from a Portuguese holiday resort was hatched a week before Madeleine McCann was abducted there, a British expat has claimed.Plot to kidnap a child from Portuguese resort and sell them to a couple was hatched by Christian Brueckner a week before Madeleine McCann was abducted there, British expat claims
08/02/24 10:43Ken Ralphs said that chief suspect in the McCann case, Christian Brueckner , tried to recruit a mutual friend in Portugal to help find a youngster to sell on to a childless couple.
Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner will likely stay silent during upcoming trial for unrelated sex offences but 'has nothing to hide' his lawyer says
08/02/24 08:55Christian Brueckner is set to appear in court in Braunschweig, Lower Saxony, on February 16, accused of five offences between 2000 and 2017 in Portugal.
Disgraced Portuguese ex-cop who blasted Madeleine McCann's parents in Netflix doc begins seven-year jail sentence after losing bid to overturn kidnap and burglary convictions
02/02/24 11:23Paulo Pereira Cristovao, a long-time critic of Kate and Gerry McCann who angered them with a controversial book about the mystery, is behind bars at a jail 140 miles north of the Algarve.
Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner 'drew sketches of child rape and wrote about abducting a woman and a juvenile', German prosecutor reveals
01/02/24 17:54German prosecutor Hans Christian Wolters said the evidence came via various sketchbooks and notebooks seized from the 47-year-old suspect, who is serving a seven-year prison sentence for rape.
Polish Madeleine McCann faker Julia Wendell REGRETS posting online that she was the missing British girl: Fantasist, 22, claims she received torrents of abuse and death threats after making audacious claims
31/01/24 01:23Julia Wendell, 22, claimed on social media last February that she was the missing toddler who disappeared on a family holiday in Portugal in 2007, aged three.
Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner LOSES bid to have key witness excluded from sex attack trial
27/01/24 15:50EXCLUSIVE: Convicted rapist Brueckner, 45, is due to go on trial next month accused of raping and sexually assaulting several women and a young girl.
The hunt for 'Italy's Madeleine McCann': How three-year-old girl went missing during a picnic more than 25 years ago with her family still clinging to hopes she is still alive
20/01/24 08:36It started like any other summer's day for the young family - a picnic under the blue skies of the Italian Amalfi coast with the children laughing and playing nearby.
Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner 'snatched child from beach' and forced her to 'perform a sex act on him' days before Maddie disappeared, court documents claim
19/01/24 00:59Christian Brueckner , a 46-year-old convicted pedophile and rapist, is currently serving a seven-year jail sentence in Germany for the unrelated rape of a 72-year-old American tourist.
Madeleine McCann's parents say efforts to find their daughter 'will eventually yield results' as they reflect on 'awful events happening around the world' in new year's message
31/12/23 21:59Madeleine vanished in May 2007 while on holiday with her parents in the Portuguese resort town of Praia da Luz, sparking a nationwide hunt.
Kate McCann's close bond with Everton chairman Bill Kenwright: Madeleine McCann's mother makes rare public appearance to attend ex Corrie star's memorial after club rallied behind family when three-year-old vanished in 2007
19/12/23 10:04Mourners gathered at Liverpool Cathedral to mark Kenwright's life - including missing Maddie's mother, Kate, whose family was supported by the club when the three-year-old vanished 16 years ago.
Everton boss Sean Dyche, Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish and Madeleine McCann's mum Kate pay their respects to former Toffees chairman Bill Kenwright at his memorial service after his death aged 78 in October
18/12/23 14:10Footballing greats paid their respects at Bill Kenwright's memorial service at Liverpool Cathedral following his death in October.
Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner will see 46 witnesses speak during his trial over 'multiple rapes and child sex offences'
10/12/23 00:52The German sex offender is accused of a trio of rapes, which he allegedly filmed, and two further child sex offences.
Mystery of 'Germany's Madeleine': How five-year-old Inga Gehricke vanished without trace during a family picnic in woodland beauty spot with Maddie suspect Christian Brueckner investigated but never charged
09/12/23 12:27As with Madeleine McCann eight years earlier in Portugal, Inga vanished without a trace in Germany while her family were away from their home. She has not been found since,
Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner 'is struggling with the pressure of being accused of one of the world's most infamous crimes'
07/12/23 12:56Christian Brueckner has told friends he 'struggles with the pressure' of being accused of 'one of the world's most infamous crimes', which remains unsolved to this day.
Garda who investigated unsolved disappearance of 'Ireland's Madeleine McCann' Mary Boyle, 6, believes she was snatched by a local man who escaped justice and tells documentary suspect 'might have cracked' if he'd questioned him for longer
06/12/23 16:51Gardaí who investigated the vanishing of the six-year-old in Donegal spoke on Scannal: The Disappearance of Mary Boyle, which aired on RTÉ last night, as reported by the Irish Times.
Hope of a breakthrough in 'German Madeleine McCann' investigation as cold case sniffer dogs hone in on new location eight years after Inga Gehricke, 5, vanished without a trace
06/12/23 16:08Blonde, blue-eyed Inga Gehricke disappeared on May 2, 2015 during a family barbecue in a forest in Germany 's Saxony-Anhalt state.
Christian Brueckner's Irish 'rape victim' will be under police protection ahead of his sex assault trial and 'not even her husband will be allowed near her' as she prepares to face the Madeleine McCann suspect in court
29/11/23 07:06EXCLUSIVE: One of the victims that Brueckner is accused of raping is Hazel Behan, who was viciously attacked by 'a German man with piercing blue eyes' during a four-hour ordeal in Portugal.
Christian Brueckner will face justice at last over attacks on women and children: Madeleine McCann suspect's rape trial court date FINALLY revealed by German prosecutors
28/11/23 18:20The German prosecutor has confirmed it will be a Friday morning start for the multiple sex crimes trial of the German paedophile.
Prosecutors probing prime suspect in Madeleine McCann case hit major stumbling block
25/11/23 19:56German investigators have built their case around a witness called Helge Busching. It has now been revealed that he is being probed for false testimony.
The mystery of missing 'French Madeleine McCann': Estelle Mouzin disappeared aged nine on her way to school amid fears she was snatched by 'Ogre of Ardennes' killer... but her body has never been found
25/11/23 08:04Over a span of more than 15 years, a series of killings of women and young girls haunted parts of France and Belgium, but perhaps none more than the murder of nine-year-old Estelle Mouzin.
Madeleine McCann detectives 'fear their probe into prime suspect paedophile Christian Brueckner is close to collapsing and have just weeks to save investigation'
05/11/23 12:20German police probing convicted paedophile Christian Brueckner (pictured) reportedly have until the new year to find a new lead before their investigation falls through.
Madeline McCann prime suspect Christian Brueckner may have taken pictures of missing toddler and buried them in underground hideaway, police believe
03/11/23 22:49The prime suspect in the case of missing Madeleine McCann may have taken photos of the missing toddler and buried them in an underground hideaway, police believe.
Is this the clue to unlock Madeleine McCann mystery? German prosecutors say sick online messages between suspect Christian and another paedophile about 'MM' could be a 'hint' as to what happened
31/10/23 09:46German prosecutors have described how a online exchange between Christian Brueckner and another paedophile could be a 'hint' as to what happened due to the use of the letters 'mm'.
Childhood friend of Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner fears he will come back to take revenge on her after she reveals he was part of 'rebellious gang'
30/10/23 22:14The woman said she knew Brueckner as a teenager when he was running in a gang in Würzburg in Germany and they were 'very rebellious and destroyed a lot of stuff'.
Portuguese police apologise to Madeleine McCann's parents
30/10/23 09:40Portuguese police have apologised to Madeleine McCann's parents over their investigation into the missing toddler's case.Portuguese police apologise to Madeleine McCann's parents over their treatment as detectives say paedophile Christian Brueckner is their prime suspect and missing toddler died in Portugal
30/10/23 06:41Portuguese police have apologised to Madeleine McCann's parents over their investigation into the missing toddler's case.
Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner 'could face trial over separate sex offences as soon as February with Maddie trial following closely after', report claims
17/10/23 08:38Authorities have indicated the long-awaited Madeleine McCann trial will follow closely on the heels of this case, according to police sources.
Madeleine McCann suspect CAN be charged by German prosecutors over separate sex offences committed in Portugal, court rules in new blow to Christian Brueckner
19/09/23 16:04Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner can now be charged in Germany over separate rape and sexual abuse offences allegedly committed in Portugal, a court ruled today.
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Inside Alan Carr's 'lonely' childhood: How Britain's favourite Chatty Man was 'relentlessly bullied' at school and struggled to find his place in life
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Who will replace Kate Middleton as presenter of Wimbledon ladies' trophy? Back-up plan revealed after Palace confirmed princess will only attend men's final
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'One last push!' Prince William urges Harry Kane's men to 'go out there and show the world' as royal heads to Berlin for Euros final against Spain
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Nicole Scherzinger stuns in a sexy sheer fishnet catsuit as she puts on an energetic performance at Wimbledon's Hill in New York
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Mother of Princess Beatrice's stepson reveals she furnished Margot Robbie's home office, as she thanks her 'girl crush' for being the 'perfect client'
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Natalie Cassidy reveals she's working with her idol Ricky Gervais after branding him a 'god' - sparking speculation After Life could return
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Inside Susanna Reid's 'mad-dash' journey to Berlin ahead of England's Euro 2024 final - where she rubbed shoulders with Jill Scott and Chris Kamara
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Bella Hadid showcases her toned legs in black micro shorts and a plunging top before wowing in a 'Here Comes Trouble' tank in NYC
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Inside the £250M Ambani wedding: Influencer who scored invite reveals the bride entered on a wooden boat and guests could explore antiques shop
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EXCLUSIVEWhy this could be the final curtain for Strictly Come Dancing: As a second stalwart faces investigation... insiders fear allegations could kill off the show entirely
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Why Holly Willoughby will never reveal the full horrors of what she went through: As the stalker who plotted to murder her is jailed, KATIE HIND reveals her torment
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How the Clooneys seduced their new French neighbours... thanks to Amal's fluent French, a penchant for salmon sandwiches - oh, and George's homegrown rosé!
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Harry Styles sends fans WILD as he is revealed as surprise guest during Stevie Nicks' concert at BST Hyde Park
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Dua Lipa commands attention in white crop top and TINY shorts as she wows the crowd at NOS Alive '24 in Portugal - after selling out her Wembley dates
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EXCLUSIVEAfter pregnant Margot Robbie and husband Tom Ackerley pop up at Wimbledon, Hollywood couple could settle in Surrey
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Susanna Reid and Lorraine Kelly in 'battle with This Morning after ITV bosses steer A-list guests to the under fire show amid ratings crisis'
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Lucy Fallon puts on a leggy display in a green frilled mini dress as she reunites with her on-screen mum Tina O'Brien for Coronation Street's summer party in Manchester
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Love Island contestants 'break huge show rule' to discover General Election results ahead of watching England's Euro 2024 final
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Ronnie Wood, 76, cosies up to his wife Sally, 46, as she opts for a chic pink mini dress at National Michelada Day Celebration in LA
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EXCLUSIVEOlly Alexander reveals the 'iconic' actress he dreams of starring alongside in a movie as he hints at acting return
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EXCLUSIVEGrand Tour stars Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May bring TV partnership to a close
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EXCLUSIVELove Island's Samantha Kenny and Sammy Root spark romance rumours as they put on a VERY cosy display at star-studded bash
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Jennifer Lopez flashes rare smile in the Hamptons as she spends time away from Ben Affleck in LA amid rumored marriage woes
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Carrie Johnson wows in traditional silver gown: Mother-of-three joins her husband Boris for £250M nuptials of Indian billionaire heir Anant Ambani
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Style Queen Camilla! How Her Majesty's Bruce Oldfield gown at the Coronation marked the start of a fashion transformation
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Khloe Kardashian flaunts her curves in a busty corset to promote Good American... after admitting she 'probably would have' tried Ozempic
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Britney Spears admits she may have had 'a false confidence after my divorce' from Sam Asghari as she shares throwback clip of herself dancing
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Welcome to the world's most lavish wedding! Indian billionaire heir Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant tie the knot at £250m ceremony
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Perrie Edwards looks sensational in a shimmering gold jumpsuit as she performs her new solo single Tears live on The One Show
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Justin Bieber and pregnant wife Hailey are 'so thrilled and excited' for parenthood and have been 'leaning on their close-knit circles'
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Kerry Washington, 47, turns up the heat while learning to POLE DANCE as she teases season two of Hulu's UnPrisoned
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Central Cee's ex-girlfriend Madeline Argy claims he was hanging out with Ice Spice HOURS after their break up
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The new 'king of cool'! Is Brad Pitt morphing into actor Steve McQueen who was known for his rugged good looks and passion for motorsports
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Princess Andre cuts a stylish figure in white crop top and leather trousers as she joins Bianca Gascoigne and Amber Turner at White Fox After Hours event
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Former Victoria's Secret Angel Lindsay Ellingson, 39, reveals she's expecting her THIRD child with husband Sean Clayton
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Jessica Biel models a WIG on the NYC set of her movie The Better Sister... after cutting her hair into a short bob
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Lainey Wilson recalls seeing Taylor Swift perform as a teen with 'hardly anybody in the crowd' - before becoming music's biggest superstar
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Stassi Schroeder models a chic black floral blouse and tiny shorts while stepping out with husband Beau Clark in Los Feliz
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs allegedly THREATENED former Vibe editor would be 'dead in the trunk of a car' over past cover dispute... amid rapper's legal woes
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Mama June: Family Crisis: Lauryn 'Pumpkin' says matriarch will 'lose another' child if she refuses to pay back $35K to daughter Alana 'Honey Boo Boo'
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Gisele Bundchen bares chiseled midriff as she gets back to her Miami gym routine... after Costa Rica vacation with boyfriend Joaquim Valente
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Natalie Portman stuns in bright floral minidress at SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversations event in NYC for Lady In The Lake
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Wife swap! Nicole Kidman's passionate love scenes with her bestie Naomi Watts' ex-partner Liev Schreiber revealed in trailer for new Netflix series
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Alec Baldwin breaks down in tears as his Rust shooting case is sensationally DISMISSED
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Taylor Swift subtly reacts to boyfriend Travis Kelce being named the NFL's No. 1 tight end... after he dedicated karaoke performance to her
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EXCLUSIVENow she's facing up to 20 years in jail, does Carla Bruni regret achieving her ambition of marrying a man with his finger on the nuclear button?
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Billy Ray Cyrus' estranged wife Firerose ordered by judge to STOP using singer's credit cards in latest stage of their acrimonious divorce
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Gavin and Stacey's Neil The Baby admits he is 'disappointed' to have not been cast in the upcoming Christmas special
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Ben Affleck continues wearing his wedding ring... despite putting marital home with Jennifer Lopez on public market for $68M amid divorce rumors
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Rebel Wilson SUED for defamation after accusing The Deb producers of blocking her directorial debut from film festival
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EXCLUSIVEPaul Young is married! Musician ties the knot with his girlfriend Lorna - six years after losing his wife to brain cancer
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Radiohead cancel their tour after 'seriously ill' guitarist Jonny Greenwood is rushed to intensive care
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Love Island fans brand Ciaran a 'game player' after he asks Nicole to be his girlfriend in a bid to 'steal the spotlight' from rival couple
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EXCLUSIVEWhat Leonardo DiCaprio really thinks of girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti's passionate clinch with Theo James
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Love Island viewers are left in shock and demand 'an age check' as bombshell Lolly reveals how old she is
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Ice Spice shares secrets on how to CHEAT in a relationship on new song - as she twerks her famous behind in latest racy performance
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Devon Windsor flaunts her incredible figure in a white bikini alongside her kids during a family getaway
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EastEnders star 'signs up for Strictly Come Dancing' - despite already having a successful dance background
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Eddie Murphy and Paige Butcher tie the knot! Comedy legend FINALLY marries long-time fiancee in the Caribbean after six-year long engagement
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Rihanna lounges on blanket with sons RZA, 2, and Riot Rose, 11 months, during family picnic in the park ahead of date night with A$AP Rocky
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Jeremy Clarkson's daughter Emily is pregnant! Star announces she is expecting her second child - one year after welcoming daughter
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Good Morning Britain's Susanna Reid reveals her weight loss secret after shedding over 1 stone
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Bette Midler, 73, reveals if she was ever asked to join Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills... after she promised to talk some 's***' on the show
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King Charles appoints Bear Grylls to new Army role and makes TV adventurer a figurehead for young recruits
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EastEnders SPOILER: Explosive new scenes reveal massive Lucy Beale twist as graveside fight erupts 10 years on from gripping whodunnit
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Katy Perry's comeback single Woman's World MAULED by top music critics as a 'catastrophe' that sounds like 'reheated Lady Gaga'
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Margot Robbie distracts from the tennis as Barbie star packs on the PDA with husband Tom Acklerey and cradles her baby bump at Wimbledon
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Celebs Go Dating star Ella Morgan issues health update as she returns to social media amid mystery illness
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Hollywood actor looks unrecognisable as he enjoys day out at Wimbledon - but can you guess who he is?
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Lulu has a hearing issue thanks to a lifetime on stage - but it won't keep her from performing
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Princess Anne says she 'can't remember a single thing' about horse-related accident that left her with head injuries nearly three weeks ago as she returns to royal duties
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Heartbroken Ulrika Jonsson says she is 'bereft' as she shares sudden family death after overcoming cancer battle
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EXCLUSIVEJohnny Depp looks cosy with beautician while travelling out of London after they were first pictured together two years ago amid Amber Heard trial
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EXCLUSIVEAlec Baldwin turns Rust manslaughter trial into reality TV show as videographer is seen documenting him and his family during high stakes court case
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Kaia Gerber and Austin Butler enjoy a rare public date night as they attend the opening night of Oh Mary! on Broadway in New York City
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Vanderpump Rules star Scheana Shay and Selling Sunset's Nicole Young show off their summer styles as they attend fashion event on LA rooftop
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Alec Baldwin and wife Hilaria look tense as they take turns carrying daughter Ilaria, one, in Santa Fe... after 2nd day of actor's manslaughter trial
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Ryan Giggs' pregnant girlfriend Zara Charles displays her growing baby bump while running errands in Cheshire
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Nicole Scherzinger stuns in a fiery red dress and nude heels as she steps out in New York City... after giving an update on a Pussycat Dolls reunion
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Baby Reindeer's Martha becomes an unlikely fashion icon as Gen-Z are 'rushing' to copy her wardrobe
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Euphoria season 3 confirmed to begin filming in January 2025 with entire main cast returning including Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney
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Bethenny Frankel is slammed for saying the Hamptons are 'not only for rich people but also minorities' in new TikTok
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Zooey Deschanel poses with a butterfly on her finger in Malibu as she announces she has partnered with 'newly imagined' brand Vera Bradley
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Felicity Kendal, 77, looks fresh-faced as she joins her son Jacob, 37, at Wimbledon - after hitting back at 'shocking' reaction to her Botox use
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Eminem SLAMS Diddy in Death Of Slim Shady album - as he calls out video of music executive beating Cassie and alleged Kid Cudi car explosion
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Eminem SLAMMED over 'sick and tasteless' album song referencing Alec Baldwin's Rust shooting: 'Get popped like Halyna Hutchins'
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Prince William WILL travel to Berlin for England's Euro 2024 final against Spain on Sunday - as Kate is tipped to appear at Wimbledon
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EXCLUSIVEOllie Watkins and Ellie Alderson's love story: He was 'not exactly Ronaldo', now they're set to complete a fairytale journey to Euros glory
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Princess Anne returns to royal duties for the first time since suffering concussion in horse-related accident as she attends riding event
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Alan Carr's ex-husband Paul Drayton begs the DVLA to hand him his driving licence back as he's 'turned my life around' two years after ban
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Kim Kardashian stuns in ruby red ensemble while sister Khloe dazzles in gold as they head to the wedding of Anant Ambani
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EXCLUSIVEAlexandra Burke reveals how she came close to a mental breakdown and struggled to 'control the madness' in her life
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Lana Del Rey models cut-off shorts as she enjoys a fun day with friends in NYC... after dropping a music video for Tough featuring Quavo
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Who's who in the Royal Box at Wimbledon? Day 12 sees the Duchess of Gloucester join A-listers Rami Malek and Hugh Grant
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Sami Sheen, 20, poses in a skimpy pink bikini in Italy... before the OnlyFans star is set to appear with mom Denise Richards on a new TV show
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Popular comedian confirms his hit BBC comedy has been AXED after just two series
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Bond-ing time! 007 hopeful James Norton takes mum Lavinia to Wimbledon where he enjoys a catch up with film villain Rami Malek
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Martin Kemp, 62, leaves audience CRINGING (and silent) during VERY awkward DJ set at Deadpool and Wolverine premiere
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Love Island SPOILER: Josh questions Mimii's intentions with ex-flame Ayo before the Islanders are hit with a surprise recoupling
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Sharon Stone, 66, recreates her iconic Basic Instinct scene (32 YEARS after starring in the film!) as she slips into red lace lingerie for a sexy shoot
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Hugh Grant and his wife Anna Elisabet Eberstein enjoy day date at Wimbledon while Vick Hope and Lauren Silverman make the most of the sunshine
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Prince William shows off his skills as he takes to the field at charity match in memory of Rugby star Rob Burrow - but Kate misses annual Windsor event
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Dua Lipa fans complain they can't buy tickets due to card payment issues as pop star sells out Wembley show in MINUTES before adding new date
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Has Adele given up on the American dream? Why the star 'is moving home to London' - from baby plans to UK gigs and being an England fan
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Katy Perry has a VIBRATOR in her tool belt as a 'bold declaration of women's sexual liberation' for her Woman's World music video
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Richard Simmons turns 76! Reclusive fitness guru reveals how he'll celebrate in VERY rare interview and says he's 'grateful to be alive' after skin cancer
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Jason Orange looks unrecognisable from his boy band days as he steps out in Cheshire while Take That perform in Italy
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Kylie Jenner's fans comment on how thin she looks in a Khy swimsuit as one follower snaps she is supporting 'unrealistic body standards'
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Captain America: Brave New World trailer - Anthony Mackie stars in the title role with Harrison Ford as President Ross
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Channing Tatum praises 'normal and sweet' friend Taylor Swift who makes him 'homemade pop tarts'
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Queen Mary and King Frederik X of Denmark beam as they watch the Changing of the Guard at their summer home in Graasten after months of frosty appearances
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What a difference a decade makes! Pregnant Margot Robbie exudes glamour at Wimbledon's Centre Court nine years after she had to watch the tournament from the field outside
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Kate Garraway looks 'emotional' during Good Morning Britain as she reveals she's battling a 'rabid' eye infection
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Beaming Amanda Abbington shares a laugh with director Jez Bond during show rehearsals as Giovanni Pernice is 'hit by fresh legal action'
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Kim Kardashian stuns in bridal white as she and sister Khloe head to lavish three-day wedding of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani's son
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Netflix fans go wild for new gay Japanese dating series - with viewers claiming it is BETTER than American reality TV
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Pregnant Jorgie Porter cradles her baby bump in a blush crop top and midi skirt as she arrives at beauty event
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Simon Cowell hints his boyband show will boast a 'never-before-seen' format - after his audition search was hit by more woes
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Prince Harry pays tribute to his 'eternal bond' with Princess Diana as he accepts Pat Tillman Award - as Meghan watches on
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Gypsy Rose Blanchard insists she will NEVER put her child on TV - as she reveals how she plans to tell her first born about her mother's murder
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Security guard who plotted to kidnap Holly Willoughby before raping and murdering her is sentenced to life in prison
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As Ryan Reynolds is upstaged by 'Britain's ugliest dog' Peggy, a look at the Hollywood stars who have shared the limelight with their furry co-stars
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Kate Ferdinand flaunts her toned abs in a bikini as she celebrates daughter Shae's first birthday on family holiday
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Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling put on a cosy display at Prince William's charity polo match
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Holly Ramsay and Olympic boyfriend of three years Adam Peaty spark speculation they are are engaged as she sports a huge emerald ring on her finger
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Emma Corrin looks amazing in edgy black mini dress as they join Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman at Deadpool & Wolverine photocall
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Olympic medalist Greg Louganis makes a rare appearance with his dog in LA... after splitting from husband of nearly 8 years John Chaillot
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Love Island's Uma Jammeh and Wil Anderson silence naysayers by looking utterly loved-up during their first night out since leaving the show
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The Drake curse: Rapper's infamous betting history in full after $300k loss on Canada's defeat to Lionel Messi and Argentina
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Pink looks edgy in a white zip-up dress with a chunky black belt and boots as she takes a break from her tour to attend Wimbledon
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Serena Williams hits the red carpet with mini-me daughter Olympia, six, and husband Alexis Ohanian before hosting the 2024 ESPY Awards
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Georgina Rodriguez stuns in a skimpy bikini on family getaway while Cristiano Ronaldo looks in high spirits following Portugal's devastating Euro loss
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So who is Winona Ryder talking about? As actress, 52, reveals she had 'two disastrous relationships in her 30s', a look at her romances
