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Daily Mail
an hour ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
EuroMillions: One lucky ticket-holder could win biggest lottery in UK history as £199million set to be awarded in Tuesday's draw
One lucky ticket-holder could bag the biggest lottery win the UK has seen if they scoop the top prize in Tuesday's record EuroMillions draw. The jackpot is an estimated £199 million and would be the largest prize the UK has seen, National Lottery operator Allwyn said. No-one won the EuroMillions jackpot on Friday, meaning the top prize rolls over into Tuesday's draw. Andy Carter, Senior Winners' Adviser at Allwyn, said: 'We are now on the verge of creating the biggest National Lottery winner this country has ever seen, as the EuroMillions jackpot will be an estimated £199 million this Tuesday. 'If a single UK ticket-holder wins the lot, they'll instantly become richer than the likes of Dua Lipa and Harry Kane whilst landing at the number one spot of The National Lottery's biggest wins. 'Get your tickets early to ensure you'll be in with a chance of a massive life-changing win.' An Anonymous UK ticket-holder scooped the existing record jackpot of £195 million on July 19 2022, while just two months earlier, Joe and Jess Thwaite, from Gloucester, won £184,262,899 with a Lucky Dip ticket for the draw on May 10 2022. The UK's third biggest win came after an anonymous ticket-holder scooped the £177 million jackpot in the draw on November 26 last year, while the biggest this year was £83 million in January. MailOnline also reported last month that a grieving son found his mother's winning lottery ticket three days after she had died. Liam Carter, 34, found the EuroMillions ticket folded inside an envelope, which his mother Anne and avid lottery player had heartbreakingly scrawled on the front 'Sat draw - don't forget!'. She died on April 16, aged 67, just two days before her winning numbers came up having played every week and 'never winning anything big in her life'. Mr Carter, originally from Hampshire but now living in Aberdeen, discovered the folded envelope inside her kitchen drawer, where his loving mother usually kept her tickets. 'She always said if she ever won, the money would be for me,' he said. 'And even though she never knew about this win, it really felt like something she left behind for me. Like one final gift.' The ticket had matched five main numbers — 20, 27, 35, 39 and 48 — just missing the two Lucky Stars, 03 and 08. It meant Anne had won a payout of £18,403. Mr Carter had almost ignored the ticket but said 'something told me to check'. 'I scanned it using the National Lottery app, and it said it was a winning ticket — but I'd have to call the lottery line,' he added He phoned the line last Saturday and 'just froze' when he was told of how much the winning ticket was worth. Mr Carter said: 'I must've gone quiet on the phone. It didn't feel real. She never won anything big in her life — and now this.' He added: 'She always said if she ever won, the money would be for me,' he said. 'And even though she never knew about this win, it really felt like something she left behind for me. Like one final gift.' He plans to use the money towards a deposit on a flat, something he says his mother always wanted him to achieve.
Daily Mail
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Chart-topping singer looks unrecognisable in childhood throwback... can you guess who it is?
A singer looked unrecognisable as she shared a throwback photo from her childhood on Saturday. Celebrating an old friend's birthday, the chart-topping musician could be seen posing back-to-back with her pal. 'Can't blaaady believe it! 24 years of friendship getting crazier by the minute. Can't wait to see what happens in the next 30,' she wrote. Another showed the girls smiling in an old print out from a 'kiss me quick' photo booth. But, can you guess who it is? From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. That's right, it's Dua Lipa! The singer celebrated her friend Mia's birthday at the weekend and marked the occasion with some throwbacks. It comes after fans speculated that Miley Cyrus' new 80s-inspired pop song, Every Girl You've Ever Loved, is about her alleged feud with Dua. You would think that the power duo that came up with the hit-song Prisoner would be tethered for life (or at least be on cordial terms) but a new song may suggest otherwise. The speculation centres around a few lines in the song: 'She speaks the perfect French / She can dance the night away / And still, she'll never break a sweat.' To some, these could easily be vague references. But others were quick to point out that Dua fits this description almost exactly. She's shown off her French-speaking skills in a remix of Charli XCX and Troye Sivan 's Talk Talk, and her song Dance the Night from the Barbie soundtrack seems to be clearly referenced. The final line - about not breaking a sweat - has been interpreted in several ways, with some reading it as a subtle dig referencing a viral meme that once poked fun at Dua's lackluster dancing. There is also the possibility that the lyric reflects a deeper comparison between the two artists. While Lipa is known for her cool, composed stage presence, Miley has been more open about the emotional and physical effort she puts into her performances. Some listeners believe the lyric may be less about criticising Dua and more about Cyrus examining her own feelings of insecurity or competition. So where would this alleged feud have come from? Though the two haven't had any public issues, it's worth noting that the two haven't collaborated since their 2020 song Prisoner - and haven't publicly interacted much since then. Also, fans noticed that recently Prisoner's song credits were changed. Miley is now listed as only the featured artist on the track, even though it was originally hers - and she wrote it. These combined occurrences have caused fans to call Miley out for the speculated shade. Fans speculated that the lyrics 'she speaks the perfect French' and 'she can dance the night away' are reference to Lipa 'She's so obsessed I can't,' one X (formerly Twitter) user commented, followed by a crying face emoji. Another user mirrored the sentiment, simply writing, 'obsession.' Some fans were shocked at how obvious the reference seemed to be. 'This actually being the real lyrics lmfao she needs to get over whatever happened between them,' one user wrote.
Vogue
3 hours ago
- Business
- Vogue
And They Call It Plushie Love: Fashionable People on Their Labubu Obsession
Unless you exist in a blissfully offline experience, you'll have noticed Labubu hype is at unprecedented high. Even IRL, you can hardly move on the streets of major cities without being nudged by a handbag bedecked with the fang-toothed critters. Personally, I love her. Yes, despite her gender-fluid appearance and undiscriminating appeal, Labubu is a girl. An elfin character first created by Hong Kong-born artist Kasing Lung, Labubu was conceived as part of a story series called The Monsters in 2015. Then, in 2019, Labubu evolved into the collectible toy market with a line of figurines that became available through a partnership with Chinese retailer Pop Mart. Later, they were developed into plush toys on keychains—perfect timing, to chime with the emerging trend of bag charms, trinkets, and toys in fashion; Pop Mart's first Labubu keyring series was called the 'Exciting Macaron,' and dropped in October 2023. Inspired by Nordic folklore, the pastel shades of Labubu's fluffy body and the gently devilish facial expressions that differ with each iteration of the character are the perfect blend of cute and ugly. She's the latest in a long line of iconic characters that have emerged from Asia; Hello Kitty, Sonny Angel, and Gudetama are her foresisters. Pop Mart's Cry Baby series seems to be following fast in her footsteps. Labubu has been spotted on Rihanna, Dua Lipa, and perhaps most notably, Lisa from Blackpink, who spoke to Vanity Fair about her obsession—certainly, one of the sparks that lit the match for Labubu's now-worldwide domination. But, as with anything that becomes too beloved, too hyped, too memed, the backlash has begun. In the UK, Pop Mart was forced to pull Labubu from stores after an altercation in a queue occurred in May 2025. Overzealous resellers, it seems, resorted to violence to get their hands on the coveted critters. Fans remain furious with the pause. Labubu is, after all, the number one piece to collect on resale platform StockX. Some roll their eyes: Why are all these people—not even children—queueing for toys at a time like this? There are plenty of critiques from those harbouring hate—Labubu aren't recyclable, they're just a 'recession indicator,' a part of so-called 'regression core.' The mimetic desire they create feeds into the capitalist whirl of consumer culture! This type of collecting is a silly, frivolous pastime! As British Vogue's Daniel Rodgers writes: 'The Labubu is just another colorful flash on the internet's radar: Something we consume for a few months until the next trend arrives, kicking off a fresh cycle of thinkpieces.'
The Independent
6 hours ago
- Business
- The Independent
Tuesday's EuroMillions estimated £199m jackpot would be UK record
One lucky ticket-holder could bag the biggest lottery win the UK has seen if they scoop the top prize in Tuesday's record EuroMillions draw. The jackpot is an estimated £199 million and would be the largest prize the UK has seen, National Lottery operator Allwyn said. No-one won the EuroMillions jackpot on Friday, meaning the top prize rolls over into Tuesday's draw. Andy Carter, senior winners' adviser at Allwyn – operator of The National Lottery, said: 'We are now on the verge of creating the biggest National Lottery winner this country has ever seen, as the EuroMillions jackpot will be an estimated £199 million this Tuesday. 'If a single UK ticket-holder wins the lot, they'll instantly become richer than the likes of Dua Lipa and Harry Kane whilst landing at the number one spot of The National Lottery's biggest wins. 'Get your tickets early to ensure you'll be in with a chance of a massive life-changing win.' An Anonymous UK ticket-holder scooped the existing record jackpot of £195 million on July 19 2022, while just two months earlier, Joe and Jess Thwaite, from Gloucester, won £184,262,899 with a Lucky Dip ticket for the draw on May 10 2022. The UK's third biggest win came after an anonymous ticket-holder scooped the £177 million jackpot in the draw on November 26 last year, while the biggest this year was £83 million in January.
Wales Online
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
EuroMillions jackpot of £199m next week could be UK's biggest ever lottery win
EuroMillions jackpot of £199m next week could be UK's biggest ever lottery win The jackpot is an estimated £199 million and would be the largest prize the UK has seen, National Lottery operator Allwyn said Next week's Euromillions jackpot will be a whopping £199 million (Image: Getty Images ) The UK could witness its most monumental lottery windfall yet if a lucky participant clinches the forthcoming Tuesday EuroMillions draw's mammoth top prize. The estimated £199 million jackpot would be the largest windfall in British history, the National Lottery operator Allwyn has said. The absence of a EuroMillions winner on Friday propels the significant jackpot to roll over to the upcoming Tuesday draw. Andy Carter, the senior winners' adviser for Allwyn, the organisation behind The National Lottery, remarked: "We are now on the verge of creating the biggest National Lottery winner this country has ever seen, as the EuroMillions jackpot will be an estimated £199 million this Tuesday. "If a single UK ticket-holder wins the lot, they'll instantly become richer than the likes of Dua Lipa and Harry Kane whilst landing at the number one spot of The National Lottery's biggest wins." New rules affecting roads and drivers across Wales planned READ MORE: Animal expert explains sweet reason your dog keeps staring at you READ MORE: A lucky Brit could join the top 0.001 per cent wealthiest people in the country on Tuesday (Image: PA Archive/PA Images ) Carter added: "Get your tickets early to ensure you'll be in with a chance of a massive life-changing win." A record-breaking £195 million jackpot was claimed by an unidentified UK ticket-holder on July 19, 2022, closely following Gloucester couple Joe and Jess Thwaite who bagged £184,262,899 from a Lucky Dip ticket in the May 10, 2022 draw. The UK's third-largest prize was collected when an anonymous entrant won the £177 million jackpot in the November 26 draw last year, whilst the largest win in this year reached up to £83 million back in January. Winning numbers for Friday, May 30 Tonight's winning EuroMillions numbers: 4, 7, 14, 33, 36, and Lucky Stars of 1 and 5 Article continues below Tonight's winning Thunderball numbers: 16, 21, 25, 26, 34. Thunderball - 14 When and how to play There are chances to win EuroMillions every Tuesday and Friday. You can buy a ticket for £2.50 (on draw days up until 7.30pm). If you want more games to play, there is also Lotto every Saturday and Wednesday and Set For Life every Monday and Thursday. The Thunderball draw (which also takes place tonight, as well as every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday,) has a £500,000 top prize.
