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Switzerland is one of the last nations in Western Europe to ban same-sex marriage. That could change on Sunday when voters decide if they should extend gay and lesbian couples the same rights as their heterosexual counterparts. The Swiss parliament already legalized marriage for all last December, but a group of conservative Christian parties pushed for the decision to be revised in a referendum. Opinion polls suggest the decision is set to pass, but the race is getting closer. What exactly would same-sex marriage change? Same-sex couples in Switzerland have been able to enter into civil partnerships since 2007. That gives them the same tax benefits as married people, for example, but withholds other rights from them. With the right to marry, same-sex couples would be able to adopt children that are not of either spouse. Lesbian partners would be allowed to use a sperm donor in Switzerland, and both be recognized as mothers of the child. It would also make it easier for …

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Published 1 hour ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Swiss voters have backed same-sex marriage in a referendum, according to projections. More than 60% supported the measure, which would bring the country into line with most of western Europe. In the build up to the vote, church groups and conservative political parties opposed the idea, saying it would undermine the traditional family. Switzerland has allowed same-sex couples to register partnerships since 2007, but some rights are restricted. The measure will make it possible for same-sex couples to adopt unrelated children and for married lesbian couples to have children through sperm donation. Marriage for All national committee member Antonia Hauswith said supporters would celebrate in the capital Bern on Sunday. "We are very happy and relieved," she told Reuters news agency. But Monika Rueegger, a …

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Tributes have poured in for Only Fools and Horses actor John Challis, who died on Sunday, aged 79. Here, Carol Challis shares her memories, speaking about their remarkable relationship and her 26 years of marriage to “Boycie”, revealing why she was right to predict that life with John would never be dull... The second time I met John Challis I knew, in what seemed like a flash of intuition, that he was the man for me. Tall, brooding, darkly handsome, with an aura of mystery about him, softened by an infectious sense of humour and dark, sexy eyes, I was immediately attracted to him. It was 1990, and I was staying with friends, the actor Peter Egan and his wife Myra Frances, while my house in Chiswick had builders in. Myra was directing a play in which John was cast as a scruffy, old, creepy murderer. Myra introduced us in the Green Room before the show. I was captivated at once and loved his performance. It had been briefly interrupted by a comic moment when he’d made his first …

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Jacqueline Jossa has given fans an insight into the horrific abuse she’s subjected to on social media, with one troll branding her ‘chunky’. The I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here star proudly revealed the results of her weight loss journey on Wednesday evening with a photo of her wearing leggings and a sports bra putting her abs on show. Acknowledging how her body confidence has improved, Jacqueline wrote in her Instagram stories: ‘I still have a long way to go to get to where I want to be, but I would never have posed like this a month ago [with] a bloody sports bra so happily.’ Most of Jacqueline’s fans have been supportive of her honesty but others have used her openness as an opportunity to send abusive messages. She revealed: ‘Also I read through my inbox and today I found a troll being so so nasty. I let it get to me. ‘It made me feel so terrible like my progress didn’t matter. That I was huge and all of it was a waste of time.’ ‘But I checked myself, …

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Rylan admits he was going through a drama on his radio show Sign up for FREE now for the biggest moments from morning TV SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Rylan Clark-Neal, 32, took a career break earlier this year amid speculation he was having marital issues. Following this, he released a statement in June to set the record straight. He told The Sun: "Following reports about Dan and I spending time apart, I feel I have to speak out – as the way it is being reported is unfair. Related articles Alan Lancaster dead: Status Quo bassist dies aged 72 Eamonn Holmes fears woke brigade will have him ‘sacked’ "I have made a number of mistakes which I deeply regret and have inevitably led to the breakdown …

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At Juventus, no player can ever be bigger than the club. It was true for Gianluigi Buffon, for Zinedine Zidane and for Roberto Baggio; true, even, for Alessandro Del Piero, Turin’s favourite son who arrived at the club as a teenager. That is, until Cristiano Ronaldo. In his three years here, he was the only show in town. Ronaldo had a bigger global fanbase, more commercial appeal, more titles. Even, with *CR7*, a more profitable nickname. No surprise, then, that the marriage did not work. For three years, Ronaldo probably knew, deep down, that the team was not good enough to win the Champions League, his utmost desire. The Juventus of 2018-19, the best of the Ronaldo era, was knocked out in the quarter-finals against Ajax. Ronaldo left the pitch that night making a crude gesture; the family-friendly interpretation was that he believed the team was afraid and played too defensively. If we want to understand why Ronaldo felt compelled to leave Italy , we have to go back to that …

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In a new book, Dangerous Hero , outlining the myriad ways in which Jeremy Corbyn is unfit for office – cleverly flagged up by The Mail on Sunday ’s screamer “UNFIT FOR OFFICE” – the charge list is so long that I can’t decide where to start. So here, randomly selected by dice throw, are five of the more sensational accusations targeted at him by Tom Bower, whose biography is serialised over a scant 13 or so pages of the popular tabloid. In tribute to Eric Morley announcing the Miss World results, these are listed in reverse order of severity. 5. When a former wife cooked a vegetarian Christmas dinner for Jezza and his eccentric brother Piers, “they stuffed it down their gullets, and never said thanks”. 4. On the day the family moved out of a house, he forgot to clear out the fridge in accord with his wife’s instructions. Brexit so far: in pictures Show all 53 3. At his grammar school in Shropshire, he was regarded not only as a …

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Prince Harry is comparing his split from the royal family to his mother Princess Diana's own experience nearly 30 years ago. In a preview of CBS' " Oprah with Meghan And Harry: A Primetime Special ," the Duke of Sussex says he fears "history repeating itself." "You know, for me, I'm just really relieved and happy to be sitting here, talking to you, with my wife by my side," Harry tells Oprah Winfrey in a 30-second teaser clip of the upcoming interview, which airs Sunday. "Because I can't begin to imagine what it must have been life for her, going through this process by herself, all those years ago," he continues, with his wife, Meghan Markle , by his side. "Because it has been unbelievably tough for the two of us — but at least we had each other." In another clip, Harry says that his "biggest concern was history repeating itself" — another apparent reference to his mother. Diana, the Princess of Wales, separated from Prince Charles in an excruciating public breakup …

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STACEY Solomon has said she is ready for labour after Joe Swash practised his birthing partner technique. The Loose Women presenter , 31, who is pregnant with her fourth child, posted a hilarious video revealing Joe's birthing routine. Sitting on the floor, Joe rehearsed how he plans to help his fiancée during labour. "Just sitting in here trying to wind down for the evening and Joe's decided he's going to practise how he's going to be when I give birth," Stacey said. She joked: "If it's anything like the last time, I don't want it." As she filmed the pair sitting in front of mirror, she told fans how much her other half panicked during the birth of their son Rex. She added: "The last time I went into labour, Joe panicked so much I thought something was wrong. "All I could hear was 'is that the right amount of blood? Are you sure there should be that much blood there?'" Most read in Showbiz PRICE OF BEAUTY Celebrities who regret …

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STRICTLY'S Tom Fletcher could WIN with his 'secret moves,' his McFly bandmate Harry Judd has said. The hit BBC1 dance show returns tonight with its star-studded launch show including the chart-topping All About You singer. Tom's bandmate Harry famously lifted the Glitterball when he won Strictly back in 2011 with partner Aliona Vilani, and now he reckon's his buddy could do the same. Teasing Tom's 'secret moves' behind his guitar as he spoke to The Sun at the Paw Patrol premiere, soon-to-be dad of three Harry, said: "Tom could go all the way. Of course. "No-one knows what secret moves he's got when he's not behind his guitar. "He's going to surprise us. We're all behind him." Tom was more coy about his moves when he spoke to The Sun about his nerves before Strictly last month. He said: "I’m nervous and excited at the same time. Can I dance? Well if dad dancing counts then I can do that. I’ve got a few moves though so  hopefully there will be a few …

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