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A travel hairdryer and a whaley cute necklace... what we're lusting after today


IT might sound sad, but we’re already thinking about making a start on our Christmas shopping. If you’re in need of some pressie inspiration (or just fancy treating yourself) check out … ✔ Marini Ferlazzo Mug African Elephant, £8.95 from Maxwell & Williams - buy now Pan-demonium 6 Copper is still very much in vogue at the moment, and this new non-stick pan from JML will fit in perfectly if you've embraced the metallic trend

Pound to euro exchange rate: Sterling plummets to 11-month low as Brexit confidence drops


THE POUND hit a new 11-month low against the euro, as it briefly dropped below €1 to 90.98 cents. The exchange rate has failed to pick up as Brexit confidence continues to drop. ✔ Pound to euro exchange rate: Sterling hits lows of €1.100 according to Bloomberg (Image: Bloomberg) The prime minister is to travel to Nigeria later today to speak to President Buhari as part of the three-day tour ✔ Rates under €1 were reported at some UK airports, which could result in hundreds of pounds lost when exchanging money

Is citizenship of the country you are born in an absurd privilege?


Canada and the US are debating their policy. Perhaps it is ridiculous that 10 million people in the world are stateless while so many of us take our citizenship for granted ✔ Should you automatically have a right to citizenship of the country in which you are born, regardless of where your parents are from ✔ In the UK, for example, anyone born in the country after 1983 only becomes a citizen if a parent is a British citizen or is settled (ie has permanent residency) in the UK at the time of birth ✔ The US has also been having a debate about birthright citizenship

Outside Quebec City's wall, a waterfall and more enticements


QUEBEC CITY (AP) — It's what's inside the historic wall of Quebec City that makes people want to visit. It's what's outside that makes people want to stay. To visit ✔ On the outskirts, higher-than-Niagara Montmorency Falls roar from a cliff where zip liners screech across the canyon ✔ Cable car is year-round except Jan. 7-25 and March 9-April 14 ✔ Higher than Niagara Falls, Montmorency Falls is a big draw for visitors to Quebec City and a compelling reason to venture beyond the walls of Old Quebec

Rich pickings: a harvest-time foodie break in the Abruzzo


The sunbathed slopes of ‘Rome’s larder’ make for a perfect food-lover’s getaway – and for those after more of Italy, we’ve picked four more culinary trips ✔ Abruzzo is a rugged region east of the Italian capital, which has for centuries been known as Rome’s larder ✔ Soon, I’m able to distinguish between the grassy green, peppery monocultivars and the flat, bland supermarket stalwarts ✔ Later, back at home, an email comes through with a selection of recipes, including Vincenza’s pasta and the sugo al pomodoro

Gotland: The beautiful Swedish island you must visit


undefined ✔ They are at least two sizes too big but this, apparently, is of no concern ✔ They offer a six day Gotland and Stockholm fly drive holiday from £1125pp including return flights from London, three nights b&b accommodation at the Hotel Slottsbacken in Visby, two nights b&b accommodation in Stockholm and three days car hire

Taylor Swift holds minute of silence for Aretha Franklin at Detroit show


"Words could never, ever describe how much she did in her lifetime to make our world a better place," Taylor Swift said of Aretha Franklin Tuesday. ✔ Mourners around Detroit remember Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, at New Bethel Baptist Church to the Livernois Avenue of Fashion ✔ Mitchell, Detroit Free Press Fullscreen Lachelle Hodge, 51, of Detroit and her sister Delores Sanders, 59, of Detroit are overwhelmed with emotion as they exit the visitation for Aretha Franklin at the Charles H

Best hybrid and electric cars on sale in 2018 - Top new eco cars you should buy


ECO-friendly cars come in all shapes and sizes as TONY ALLEN finds out. ✔ The only downside is that taller drivers might find the new driving position slightly awkward with no reach adjustment on the steering wheel ✔ A 4.3in longer body means a redesigned rear end with a third row of seats that are large enough for teenagers or adults for short journeys ✔ The I-Pace should be about to turn the premium car sector on its head

Ring confirms Ed has wed Cherry?


HAS Ed Sheeran secretly married his long-time girlfriend Cherry Seaborn? ✔ Tony Bennett the singer and Sammy Cahn, the songwriter, both became friends, adds the retired star, whose hugely popular show, which ran from 1971-1982, was revived by ITV from 1998- 2007 ✔ I mean, that would be boring! Let’s hope that’s not a dig at Mamma Mia co-star Meryl Streep who wears exactly that in the film!

How to tell if your holiday fling is the REAL thing


Sex and relationship expert Tracey Cox reveals how to judge whether a holiday romance is really built to last. She also shared the questions to consider before starting a long-distance relationship. ✔ Tracey also suggests questions you should ask yourself before embarking on a long-distance relationship, warning arguments and communication can soon prove problematic ✔ Visit Tracey's all new website at traceycox.com where you'll also find new products and lots more information about sex and love

OpenTable reveals the 100 most scenic restaurants in the US


OpenTable has revealed its list of the 100 most scenic restaurants in the US, with eateries across 25 different states.The app says the list was compiled from data from its 12 million users. ✔ Here, FEMAIL highlights 15 of the top picks, in no particular order ✔ OpenTable commenters have called it 'stunning,' 'beautiful,' and 'amazing' ✔ Pismo, California Vivace Restaurant – Tucson, Arizona Waterbar – San Francisco, California X2O Xaviars on the Hudson – Yonkers, New York

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