LifestyleThe IndependentJeffrey Archer, novelist and former Conservative MP, dies aged 86
British author and former Conservative MP Jeffrey Archer has died aged 86, just a day after appearing at a sold-out event in London.
Archer died peacefully at his home, his publisher said in a statement
Jeffrey Archer, best-selling novelist and former Conservative politician, died suddenly and peacefully at home on Monday aged 86.
His publisher Harper Collins said he died between writing sessions, just one day after a sold-out event celebrating his final novel Adam and Eve.
Archer had served as a Conservative MP and life peer, survived a four-year prison sentence for perjury, and sold millions of books including the iconic Kane and Abel.
Five minutes for you
More from Cuppa
Neighbours reveal moment police arrested Bachelor star Sam Wood at luxury Noosa resortBachelor star Sam Wood was arrested at a Noosa resort and charged with two counts of domestic violence, and remains in custody ahead of a bail hearing on Thursday.
Soldier dead after training incidentAn Australian Army soldier has died and five others were injured during a training incident at a live fire exercise area in the Northern Territory, about 120km from Darwin.
Australian Army soldier dies in training exerciseAn Australian Army soldier has died and five others were injured during a live-fire training exercise near Darwin.
Prime Video Debuts First Look at 'Bloodaxe' From 'Vikings' CreatorPrime Video has released first-look images for Bloodaxe, a new Viking saga from the creator of Vikings, expected to premiere in 2027.
Mary Fowler out of Matildas for Germany and Haiti games due to personal circumstancesMary Fowler has pulled out of the Matildas squad for upcoming friendlies against Germany and Haiti due to personal circumstances, with her partner Nathan Cleary recovering from serious leg surgery.
Coalition set to unveil dramatically deeper cuts to overseas migration as it fends off One Nation’s riseThe Coalition is set to announce deep cuts to net overseas migration, reportedly targeting around 100,000 in the first year, well below Labor's 225,000 target.
Pennsylvania faces largest measles outbreak in decades as case count rises to 1,000Pennsylvania has hit 1,000 measles cases this year, the worst state outbreak in over 30 years, with five deaths and nearly 200 hospitalisations.
Woolworths' 'three for $20' special is no longerWoolworths has replaced its popular three-for-$20 meat deal with a three-for-$24.99 offer, adding bigger pack sizes and more than 10 new options.
What readers are saying