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Middle it rides East is on a winner as on soft power of sport

TWO photographs illustrate Doha's past. One is of pearl-fishing boats pulled up on the sand, next to a village of huts; the other is of a low-rise city in which the biggest building is the new Sheraton Hotel.

Fuller's cheers return to centre of town

TOURISTS and commuters flocking back to the capital have provided a much-needed sales boost at pub chain Fuller's, the firm said today.

Burberry doubles down on leather amid £4bn sales target and 'Britishness' focus

BURBERRY is betting big on sales of shoes and handbags as it announced a new target to grow sales to £4 billion within the next three to five years.

Horology of the House of Windsor

King Charles III's wristwear is always one to watch.

Meet the woman curating London's best guest lists

Elli Jafari is responsible for hosting the wildest parties in town it's about the mix of people, she tells Joe Bromley

The dark side of the A-list diet drug rush

It's the whispered-about weight loss jab that's been killing the appetites of celebrities and CEOs alike for months and now it has arrived in the UK. Libby Galvin investigates the craze

Let's be out and proud to be woke it's just the modern term for manners

It’s ironic that an entirely kind and reasonable act like content warnings should be so triggering to the Right

The only way through Christmas gift hell? Pre-nups

Wrapped up:A present-buying contract is a wise way to forestall Yuletide grief

We cannot carry on with a housing stock that is killing us and our children

For too long debate has Jocused on owning rather than renting and quantity of homes rather than quality

Starstruck Stormzy still on the A-lister selfie trail

HE'S one of the most famous faces in music but Stormzy still gets starstruck. At the GQ Men of the Year awards last night, the chart-topping rapper said he felt honoured \"to be in this room among such legendary people\".

CAR-CHING WARHOL WORK SELLS FOR £72M

A GIANT view of a car crash by Andy Warhol has sold for £72 million, one of the highest prices ever achieved by the artist at auction.

Judge's tears as parade car-ram killer is jailed

JUDGE Jennifer Dorow breaks down in tears as she sentences a man who killed six people by driving into them at a Christmas parade in Wisconsin.

Actress and her vile torrent of race abuse

NOTTING HILL FAMILY TARGETED FOR MONTHS

Ballet stars repay a little help from the Friends

The Royal Ballet: A Diamond Celebration

Set your sights on Stuttgart

Deep in the southwest corner of Germany youll find a hidden gem full of wintry romance and festive fun

Food, music, fun: 16 ways to spark joy in the capital

It might be Autumn Statement day but there are ways to banish the blues. From blockbuster art shows to glam ice skating, let Team ES be your guide to feeling good

'Terrified' mother held at knifepoint

TWO men forced their way into a mother's home in Wandsworth and threatened her at knifepoint as she was holding her child.

England stages show of defiance to Fifa

Team meets migrant workers at training ground despite plea to focus on games

Debicki and Robbie's night on open mics

ELIZABETH Debicki and Margot Robbie picked up microphones to discuss their latest projects in New York.

Russia launches strikes as Biden disputes Ukraine claim

Stop over: Joe Biden meets Hawaii governor David lge after landing on Air Force One on his return flight from Egypt and Bali

NEVER TOO BIG FOR THE PARTY STORMZY LEADS MEN OF THE YEAR

Magic Moments: Sir Mo Farah and Strormzy, John Boyega and Salma Hayek, inset above, and, below from left, Andrew Garfield, Rochelle Humes and Maya Jama, Leah Williamson and Alex Scott

My jungle Matt's made of tough stuff, claims Gina

MATT HANCOCK'S girlfriend today praised the MP's stint in the I'm a Celebrity jungle, saying he's done so well in the challenges because \"he's made of tough stuff\".

HUNT'S BIG FREEZE AS TAX HIKED BY £24BN

30BN SPENDING CUTS BUT EXTRA HELP FOR HOSPITALS, SCHOOLS AND POOREST

Wiegman toasts her unbeaten Lionesses

SARINA WIEGMAN would never have predicted her start to life as England manager, with the Lionesses capping off a memorable year last night by stretching their unbeaten run to 26 games.

Mount talks on hold until after Qatar despite Boehly meetings

MASON MOUNT and Chelsea have agreed to put contract renewal talks on hold until after the World Cup.

22 REASONS WHY BELLINGHAM CAN BECOME ENGLAND'S BREAKOUT STAR

JUDE BELLINGHAM has been given the No22 shirt for the World Cup - and behind that number lies the story of a player who could be England's breakout star of the tournament.

Son's back... in a mask

HEUNG-MIN SON has returned to training wearing a mask, as he bids to prove his fitness ahead of South Korea's World Cup opener next week.

Queiroz: My players are free to protest

IRAN manager Carlos Queiroz says his players will be free to protest against the country's regime during the World Cup but urged England to focus on its own treatment of immigrants, rather than issues overseas.

I'LL BE READY WHEN GARETH CALLS ON ME'

KANE UNDERSTUDY WILSON EAGER FOR HIS CHANCE

Qatar feels like a backwards step for the women's game... but I still hope to cheer our boys to glory

SHOULD England falter at this World Cup, you can bet your last Qatari Riyal that the post-mortem will include the now traditional lament of the country's failure to produce a technically-gifted midfield conductor.