Brit troops using white phosphorus in training after calling out Russia over usage

The Middlepause, eloquently describes the self-destructive desires that are perhaps subconscious at midlife, but often unavoidable: ‘In menopause, a woman is forced to negotiate an entirely new psychic terrain, largely in the spirit of alienation. It is an eerie place, spring-trapped with out-of-body experiences and veil-lifting moments that expose jarring, pop-up truths... suddenly you want to pack it all in, give up your job, blow up your marriage, leave the country.’I was 34 when I split from this 12-year relationship and despite a couple of relationships with lovely men, find myself single again in midlife.

So far, Erik ten Hag has made a good impression on the Manchester United faithful.

zhuzhed up, its power lies in its devastating, sophisticated simplicity. As one ages, one should play with different weights and opacity – a veil of black chiffon or tulle around the neckline for instance, or some white trim, is less severe than neck-to-toe black coverage.5. Not that Coco was averse to zhushing.

Top image: Rixo Cynthia leopard print coat, £305, Rixo; meridien striped shirt, £79, Saint James; ASOS polka dot flats, £22, Asos; camo trousers, Emily’s own.From left to right: Clashing prints were a signature look for Sarah Jessica Parker, aka Carrie Bradshaw, in ‘Sex and the City’; Diane Kruger opts for contrasting prints during cocktail hour; London style icon Caroline Issa's look is a masterclass in clashing prints.  From left to right: montauk dress, £335, Kate Spade; saffron checked dress, £329, LK Bennett; silk maxi skirt, £300, Hayley Menzies; Wide-leg linen trousers, £90, Boden; Cotton-blend animal print trousers, £35, Marks & SpencerFrom left to right: quilted bomber, £85, Oliver Bonas; striped shirt, £125, Ralph Lauren; jacquard knit landscape top, £55, & Other StoriesFrom top left to right: Marilyn flat, £399, Pretty Ballerinas; Persol JW Anderson sunglasses, £263, Persol.

Ginnie wears a cotton wool & silk blazer, £970, Giuliva Heritage; wool trousers, £585, Giuliva Heritage; antique gold coin and baroque pearl necklace, £265, Carousel Jewels. Right, leather tote, £439, Ralph LaurenWith Royal Ascot approaching, we’ll all be thinking dresses, dresses, dresses, but you could try a tailored short-sleeved jacket with wide-leg trousers, emulating Daisy Knatchbull (founder of tailoring brand The Deck), who in 2016 became the first woman to wear morning dress to the Royal Enclosure.

Tomorrow: read about the handover of Hong Kong in the second exclusive extract. Abridged extract from The Hong Kong Diaries, by Chris Patten (Allen Lane, £30), out 21 June.

Top image: Lisa wears a lame skirt, £145, Wyse ; virgin wool pinstripe blazer, £690, Paul Smith; eather platform sandals, £299, LK Bennett; shirt, from a selection at Modern Rarity; leather bag, £320, Tusting; earrings, vintage, Lisa’s ownFrom left to right: organic cotton skirt, £80, Aspiga; silk jacquard skirt, £305, Lisou; cotton corduroy skirt, £440, Anna Mason; viscose skirt, £145, Mirla BeaneWe rely on advertising to help fund our award-winning journalism.We urge you to turn off your ad blocker for The Telegraph website so that you can continue to access our quality content in the future.Thank you for your support.Need help?Visit our page.

Kerry Katona impressed her Instagram followers after she posted a glamorous snap of herself enjoying a cuppa during a TV appearance.Kerry appeared on Channel 4 show Steph's Packed Lunch when she took time out for a quick pic.The 41-year-old was wearing a zip-up black leather jacket, with her luscious blonde hair flowing over her shoulders. Kerry opted for a glamorous make-up look and her skin a glowing golden complexion that accentuated her beauty.

Met Office have revealed the weather Brits can expect ahead of the Platinum Jubilee weekend as forecasts suggest a royal washout could be on the way instead.The UK will enjoy a four-day Bank Holiday weekend beginning on Thursday June 2, to celebrate Queen Elizabeth's 70 years on the throne.Temperatures next week could exceed the current 2022 high of 27.5C as Brits prepare to celebrate with a week full of festivities.But early predictions show a low-pressure front from France dampening spirits with heavy downpours by Saturday of the Jubilee weekend.Dan Rudman, Met Office deputy chief meteorologist, said: "As we move into next week, there's a more mixed picture once again."He added: "Spells of rain affecting many places before more settled conditions are expected through the middle of the week, though still with the chance of some showers even then.""Although the Jubilee Weekend is still a week away, what we're keeping an eye on is how a plume of warm air behaves later in the week."Which, despite returning temperatures to around average for the time of year, could also bring some showers as it moves in from the south and travels north on Thursday and Friday."It will follow higher temperatures this weekend, which are expected to reach the high teens and early 20s.Meteorologist Aiden McGivern said: "The pressure is on for a ten-day trend - it includes two bank holidays at the end of next week.Mr McGivern said that colder and rainy weather would start moving in from Sunday and then it will be quite unsettled and unpredictable by the end of the week."Some computer models are suggesting that low will drift our way from the southwest for the end of next week to bring widespread showers and outbreaks of rain from the southwest,"

A singer is fuming after claiming two Australian DJs are passing off one of her songs as their own after it became a runaway hit with Rangers fans.

SNP and Green ministers are under pressure to back an emergency rent freeze to help hundreds of thousands of tenants.

A Scots dad attacked his pal after spilling gin on a pool table inside the victim’s new ‘man cave’.

Scotland's drugs minister has been accused of moving the goalposts “in the face of failure” in delivering drug policy reforms.

It is the refreshing cocktail that is a go-to choice for many as soon as the sun starts shining, but it looks like the Pimm's brand may have some tough competition.

Feeling the need for speed! Ever since its debut almost four decades prior, Top Gun has been considered an American classic — and it’s finally getting a sequel.

The Associated Press is reporting that Milwaukee Bucks assistant coach Darvin Ham will be the next Los Angeles Lakers coach.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterWarner Bros. won a significant victory Friday in its legal battle with its longtime financing partner, Village Roadshow, as a judge agreed to send the dispute to arbitration.Village Roadshow has teamed with the studio on numerous blockbusters over the last 25 years, including “Joker,” the “Ocean’s” series, and “American Sniper.” But the relationship foundered when Warner Bros. opted to release “The Matrix: Resurrections” simultaneously in theaters and on HBO Max, along with the rest of its 2021 slate.Village Roadshow sued in February, alleging that Warner Bros.

Tributes have flooded in for a student teacher who died of a rare cancer after finding a lump on a shoulder that doctors said was "nothing to worry about".Jenna Patel, 21, from Bolton became concerned after noticing a "little lump" while carrying out work experience at a primary school.When she first visited a doctor, she was allegedly told it was "nothing to worry about".After the lump started to grow, she was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma in July last year, but died on May 13 – less than a year after the diagnosis.Ewing sarcoma is a rare cancer which can cause tumours to grow in the bones or in the surrounding soft-tissues. The 21-year-old received chemotherapy and took part in a clinical trial, but the treatment eventually stopped working and the cancer spread to her lungs.Just two weeks before her death, doctors told Jenna there was nothing more they could do.Paying tribute to Jenna, her brother Liam, 17, described her as "bubbly" and said she was "always smiling".He told Manchester Evening News: "Jenna was always making sure everyone else was alright before herself.

Alexis Bledel has shockingly announced her departure from her Emmy-winning role on The Handmaid's Tale, which has begun filming its fifth season.'After much thought, I felt I had to step away from The Handmaid’s Tale at this time,' said the 40-year-old actress, who has been on the show since season one.'I am forever grateful to Bruce Miller for writing such truthful and resonant scenes for Emily, and to Hulu, MGM, the cast and crew for their support,' she told Variety. Seen onscreen:Alexis Bledel has shockingly announced her departure from The Handmaid's Tale, which has begun filming its fifth seasonBased on the 1985 novel by Margaret Atwood, the show takes place in a patriarchal dystopia called Gilead founded on what used to be the United States.Women are reduced to a status far beneath that of men, deprived of such basic rights as being permitted to read or use money.

Matthew Morrison has announced his departure from his judging role on So You Think You Can Dance.The 43-year-old was on the series for a week before he left over what an Us Weekly source described as a 'minor infraction.'He himself confessed that 'I did not follow competition production protocols, preventing me from being able to judge the competition fairly.' 'I did not follow competition production protocols':Matthew Morrison has announced his departure from his judging role on So You Think You Can Dance; pictured in 2019Matthew, Stephen 'tWitch' Boss and JoJo Siwa were the judges for the 17th and current season, which began with an auditions episode last Wednesday.However by this Friday, he announced: 'Having the opportunity to be a judge on So You Think You Can Dance was an incredible honor for me.Therefore, it is my deepest regret to inform you that I will be leaving the show.' The Glee heartthrob admitted: 'After filming the audition rounds for the show and completing the selection of the 12 finalists, I did not follow competition production protocols, preventing me from being able to judge the competition fairly.'He went on: 'I cannot apologize enough to all involved and I will be watching alongside you all on what I know will be one of the best seasons yet.' Company:Matthew's fellow first-time judge on the 17th and current season is Dance Moms alum JoJo Siwa, who is pictured on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Mainstay: The third judge is Stephen 'tWitch' Boss, who shot to fame as a runner up competitor on the series and is now known as the sidekick on The Ellen DeGeneres ShowFOX revealed to Us Weekly that they 'will soon announce a new judge to the series for the next wave of the competition starting on

Paris Hilton uploaded a series of photos on her Instagram earlier today showing off her bikini body as she vacationed in The Bahamas.The 41-year-old media personality looked fit and toned in her high-waisted bikini that looked inspired by suits from the 1940s.The Simple Life star wore a two piece swimsuit made of black and white, hounds tooth material. Pretty: Paris Hilton, 41, looked classy and beautiful as she posed with a starfish for photos while vacationing in The Bahamas A star holding a star:The Simple Life star wore a two piece swimsuit made of black and white, hounds tooth materialThe swimsuit is from the clothing brand Perfect Movement, which sells ski, surf, and activewear.She wore a pair of black Rothy's flats with a strap to stay comfortable for long strolls along the beach.