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England embrace growing competitiveness of women's game

England edge past New Zealand with a last-gasp try by Zoe Harrison as they embrace the growing competitiveness of women's rugby.

Burnham announces scheme to help first-time buyers onto housing ladder

The prime minister says he wants people without support from the "bank of mum and dad" to receive help.

Wakefield shock Wigan to reach first Grand Final

Wakefield Trinity produce a sensational upset to reach their first ever Super League Grand Final and end Wigan Warriors' hopes of a treble in 2026.

Trump rejects Iran deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz in seven days

The US president says Tehran had only put forward the proposal because it is losing the war.

Forget fines or relegation, this is the best punishment to put Man City in the brown stuff

The Ward on the Street - Manchester City's flouting of financial rules is not funny - so their punishment should be even less funny and I have found it

'Mr Saturday' Russell 'comes through other side after real tough period'

George Russell described the Azerbaijan Grand Prix as "the most dominant weekend I've had in my career" after a win that felt like vindication.

Cyclist killed in collision with moped as murder investigation launched

Police have launched a murder investigation after an e-bike rider died following a collision with a moped in North Kensington.

High Court issues injunction to stop Orange Order Drumcree parade

Portadown District Orange Lodge had declined a request from Judge Patricia Smyth to postpone the parade along the Garvaghy Road

New scheme to get first-time buyers on housing ladder announced by Burnham

A new scheme will support first-time home buyers who can't rely on the "bank of mum and dad", Andy Burnham has announced.

Pope praises young people's 'energy and commitment' at huge open-air Mass in Paris

Around 700,000 people gathered in central Paris to hear the Catholic leader speak and offer prayer.

England secure win over New Zealand with last-gasp try

England extend their unbeaten run to 41 Tests after Zoe Harrison scores a try in overtime as the Red Roses beat New Zealand 26-19 at the Allianz Stadium.

Heathrow Airport warns third runway could be delayed by four years

The UK's busiest airport cautions it may miss the government target of 2035 as ministers say the deadline has "always been ambitious".

Half of Britain’s students starting university are clueless about living away from mum and dad

A surprising 54% say they feel unprepared to cope with practicalities like cooking, doing laundry, paying pills and sharing student digs, according to research from Vodafone

Dad killed pregnant mum-of-two with Father's Day gift before heading to Primark

WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: Zak Hughes murdered Sarah Montgomery, the heavily pregnant mother of his two children, at her flat last year before visiting Primark to buy a new outfit

Bruta' 'K-strain' superflu outbreak to sweep UK as docs warn 'wake-up call to us all'

UK medics are urging parents to get their little ones and themselves protected from the ‘Kiwi’ superflu heading this way

Watch: Bangkok declared flood disaster zone

Heavy rain over the last two days has overwhelmed Bangkok's water systems, with more rain forecast on Sunday.

Security lapses at Utah campus where Charlie Kirk was killed, review says

The indpendent report also says Kirk's aides insisted he speak outdoors, overriding concerns from campus officials.

Man City chairman confident club will prove innocence

Christian Purslow's comments come after Manchester City was found guilty of dozens of financial rule charges brought by the Premier League.

Republic of Ireland to wear black armbands for Israel game

Republic of Ireland players intend to wear black armbands "in recognition of all lives lost in the [Gaza] conflict" for match against Israel.

Murder investigation launched after man dies in Rochdale 'incident'

A murder investigation is under way after a man died following an "incident" in Rochdale, police say.

Heathrow Airport's third runway delayed for four years until 2039

Heathrow Airport's third runway has been delayed by four years and won’t be ready until 2039.

Police to re-examine CCTV footage in Jill Dando unsolved murder case

CCTV footage from soon after Jill Dando was shot dead 27 years ago is being reviewed by police over her unsolved murder following advances in "enhancement technology".

No Premier League appetite to strip Man City of titles - but threat remains

After being found guilty of the majority of the 115 charges for breaching Premier League, could Manchester city really be stripped of eight trophies?

Met to re-examine CCTV from Jill Dando murder case

Police are reviewing footage of a man at Putney Bridge station after the Crimewatch presenter was shot in 1999.

British national among six dead in building explosion close to Acropolis in Athens

Four Americans and a Greek national are among those killed in a suspected gas explosion, officials said.

Watch: Prince Harry says 'kids are happy' in British school after six years in US

He says his children are “happy in school” and the family returned to the UK for "lots of reasons".

Ireland confirms Nations League game against Israel will go ahead

The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has confirmed the Nations League game against Israel on Sunday will go ahead after a player vote.

Prince Harry says it's 'great' to be back in the UK and he returned for 'lots of reasons'

Prince Harry says the decision to return his family to the UK was made for "lots of reasons" and it is "great" to be back in the country.

How long can Labour's feel-good factor last?

The party’s spirits have been transformed since Burnham became PM, but what's coming down the tracks, asks Laura Kuenssberg.

Rayner criticises visa rule proposals ahead of Labour conference

The housing secretary says the government's plans to change wait times for permanent residency are unfair because they "change the goalposts".

Could an iced coffee freeze you out of the job market?

Employees and recruiters weigh into the online debate around interview etiquette.

Memorial to haemophiliac schoolchildren given infected blood during experiments

Boys who were infected with HIV and hepatitis after being experimental on with new haemophilia treatments have been recognised with a new memorial at their school.

Murder or medical mix-up? New questions in the case of killer nurse Colin Norris

A BBC podcast reveals a scenario in which the nurse's murders may never have taken place at all.

OpenAI models accessed US government data and 'tried to hack another site'

OpenAI models accessed data on two US government websites and carried out an unsuccessful hack on a Department of Education site, according to new investigations.

PM arrives for 'Burnhamfest' – but expert warns of tax hikes and 'reckless idea'

Andy Burnham is set to arrive in Liverpool for the Labour Party conference promising that things can only get better - but an expert warns tax rises are looming

British man and Greek wife 'killed in Athens gas leak explosion'

A British man and his Greek wife are believed to be among those killed in a building collapse caused by an explosion from a gas leak in Athens.

Dad killed pregnant mum with Father's Day gift before trip to Primark

Warning: Distressing content Zak Hughes, 29, pleaded guilty to murdering pregnant mum-of-two Sarah Montgomery, 27, in Donaghadee, Co Down, and to child destruction

How the bare nails trend became a class issue

Bare nails - or nails that appear that way - are a growing trend. But is it as innocent as it seems?

Your child has left home. Here's why it's time to stop checking up on them

Parents say social media groups and tracking apps are feeding their anxiety about children who have recently gone to uni.

The treasured 'eternal snow' on this tropical island is about to disappear forever

Climate change is transforming Papua's snowy peaks, which hold scientific value and spiritual significance.

This groundbreaking NBC News report about how to keep your food fresh prompted all the mockery it deserved – 15 ice cold clapbacks

Listen, we get it. We’re all tired of getting bombarded by bad news every time we unlock our phones. Doom scrolling is real and it is debilitating. That being said, the news can’t just post a crap story like this and expect to get away with it. Keeping your fridge and freezer closed is the […]

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Whoever did this to Zia Yusuf over at GMB when he repeatedly refused to answer the question, give yourself a pay rise!

To the studios of Good Morning Britain now, where entirely unelected Reform UK-er Zia Yusuf was less than keen to talk about his tweet from a little while back that saw him accused of ‘straightforward racism’. Just in case you need a reminder … Unfortunately for Yusuf, presenters Kate Garraway and Ranvir Singh were rather […]

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Prince Harry 'leaving UK' decision expected soon - and it could mean unexpected new job

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been back in the UK for less than a month - but there are already rumours their stay could be short-lived if speculation is to be believed

Trump tried out his Joe Biden autopen joke on President Xi and the fake laughter didn’t require a translator

Perhaps the worst element of Donald Trump’s “jokes” are that he repeats them every time he leaves the house. Or in this case, when he gives a tour of his house. The President rolled out the red carpet, literally, for Xi Jinping, hosting the President of the People’s Republic of China for the White House […]

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This Daniel Thomas supporter made an unfortunate schoolboy error and the more we watch the funnier it gets

You’ll know about Daniel Thomas – or Danny Tommo to the hard of thinking – the far-right activist who’s been charged over the alleged slashing of a dinghy in the English Channel. Thomas pleaded not guilty to criminal damage, and also not guilty to a separate charge of failing to dispose his PIN to his […]

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Who is your biggest “I knew them in high school”? – 17 people who had incredibly famous classmates

It’s easy to lose track of classmates after school. Lives go in different directions and your priorities change. That’s unless your old classmate becomes so famous it’s impossible to avoid them. Reddit user CelesteFan234 wanted to hear about people who shared a class with future A-listers, so they put the following question to r/AskReddit: ‘Who […]

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‘What’s the most embarrassing way you’ve discovered that your cultural references are obsolete?’ – 21 people who think they’re still making Top of the Pops

Remember being a kid and being unable to comprehend how your parents didn’t know, or, more shockingly, even care, which bands were in the charts? Well, we all end up there eventually, whether we like it or not. Over on the AskUK subdreddit, they’ve been discussing getting left behind by the fast pace of changing […]

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This finger-pointing ‘patriot’ on Question Time prompted no end of comebacks but no-one said it better than the woman sitting next to him

To the studios of BBC1’s Question Time – again! – where a finger-pointing ‘patriot’ prompted no end of comment with his entirely predictable views on people trying to come to this country on small boats and the balaclava-wearing protestors trying to stop them (and the RNLI volunteers from saving them). He definitely watches GB News […]

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Our 25 Favourite Funny Tweets of the Week

After what seems to have been seven Mondays in a raincoat, masquerading as a normal week, it’s finally Friday – which means it’s time for us to share the things that have made us laugh on Twitter this week. We like to think that there’s something for everyone, but if we’ve missed out your favourite, […]

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Somebody asked about the things people do when WFH they would be ’embarrassed for your colleagues to find out about?’ – 21 frankly bizarre habits

Since Covid and its associated lockdowns, working from home has become a completely normal thing to do for millions of people. However, while the being at home bit is normal, it appears that the workers themselves are not, if the answers to this question from ButterscotchShake on the AskUK subreddit are anything to go by… […]

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Alison Moyet had the very best response for a weirdo Twitter account which appeared to suggest she’s actually a man

Alison Moyet isn’t just a brilliant singer with 40 years (and more) of fabulous songs behind her, she’s also rather good at this Twitter thing. And this latest one is a classic case in point, after what can most kindly be described as a weirdo Twitter account appeared to suggest she was actually a man. […]

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Ash Sarkar’s NSFW assessment of the anti-immigration gangs making right dicks of themselves was spot on

You will have seen by now that a large mob of initially masked men, all dressed in black, assembled outside a police station in Basingstoke on Thursday evening. This is so cringe, they're chanting "free DT" outside Basingstoke police station. pic.twitter.com/YXgWEWAYwa — Mukhtar (@I_amMukhtar) September 24, 2026 They were there to protest at the arrest […]

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This Oasis fan got wondering just how many fans will see them at Knebworth and Liam Gallagher’s unexpected intervention was both very on-brand and very funny

Given how much money they made from last year’s extraordinarily popular reunion tour it’s no surprise to anyone anywhere that Oasis will be doing it all again next year. The tour – first chance to see them in, ooh, two years! – will include six dates at the legendary Knebworth estate in Hertfordshire, and very […]

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Liz Truss appears to think the Bank of England was set up by Tony Blair and all these comebacks earned maximum interest

Liz Truss has been running wild again, this time turning up at the studios of LBC where the country’s shortest serving PM has been imparting her wisdom, such as it is, to breakfast presenter Nick Ferrari. And no moment was more eye-opening than this, when the premier for 15 minutes appeared to think that the […]

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Helen Whately lobbed a small boats grenade at Andy Burnham’s government and Fiona Bruce threw it right back in magnificent style

To the studios of BBC1’s Question Time, where one of the Conservatives’ finest brains – more accurately, one of the Conservatives’ brains – Helen Whately was on the panel. And we are glad to announce she lived entirely down to expectations, not least when she bemoaned domestic government policy which was doing so much to […]

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All Donald Trump had to do was walk straight down the red carpet. Mission: not accomplished

We cross now to the White House, where the Trumps have been hosting President and Madam Xi of China. Apparently they’re now BFFs, or some such thing – at least in the mind of Dozy Donald. The couples posed for photos, did the whole speech thing – as you do. Trump, however, hogged the internet […]

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This right-wing ‘Christian’ pastor insisted that women’s social media use should be overseen by a ‘competent man’, and got dragged into next year – 22 deservedly brutal takedowns

Due to somebody’s oversight, US nationalists and so-called Christians Brian Sauvé and Eric Conn were given unsupervised access to one another, where they just amplified each other’s sexist BS. The pair of pastors from Utah’s Refuge Church got together to wang on about the alleged ‘feminisation’ of America, on their podcast, The King’s Hall. Brace […]

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Donald and Melania Trump’s furious faces had the internet hooked – 21 favourite memes, mentions, and general mockery

The US is currently hosting the Chinese president, Xi Jinping, and Donald Trump has been kissing arse like there’s no tomorrow. Trump on Xi: “He looks strong, vibrant and fit” pic.twitter.com/b1lm4lvo2p — Kaitlan Collins (@kaitlancollins) September 24, 2026 It’s unlikely that Xi has been impressed, particularly after getting off to an awkward start when Trump’s […]

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'My family spent 38 days stranded in the ocean – we promised not to eat each other'

The Robertson family spent 38 days stranded in the Pacific Ocean after their boat was attacked by killer whales and Douglas Robertson has given a fresh interview about surviving the ordeal

Prince Harry's 'unforgivable' act to late Queen left her 'hurt beyond belief'

Prince Harry is back in the UK with his wife, Meghan Markle, and their two children six years after they quit both the country and their roles as senior working royals

Three types of building will be safest in a nuclear strike - find them immediately

The UK government has issued nuclear attack preparedness guidance advising which specific buildings offer the best protection from radiation, and what to do to keep yourself safe

Ash Sarkar had the perfect response to an angry Question Time audience member’s defence of the so-called patriotic anti-immigration gangs

On Thursday, gangs of initially masked men dressed in black surrounded a police station in Basingstoke, where far-right Tommy Robinson ally and anti-immigration thug, Daniel Thomas, was being held after broadcasting himself stabbing a dinghy with a rescue worker on board. No-one can pretend that is not threatening and intimidating for locals wherever they turn […]

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Michael Owen splashes out £500k in a day as he looks to 'join the big leagues'

The ex-England footballer buys five top thoroughbreds in a bid to propel his stables into the big league and win the best races at the world's top festivals

Minge Lane, Bell End, and Cock Hill Lane among the rudest place names in Britain

Six in 10 people say they have missed their turn or exit because they were looking at a rude road sign as Asda lists the rudest in UK

What does the most annoying person you work with do that annoys you most? – 17 infuriating workplace habits

It’s a sad fact of life that workplaces often contain irritating people. And unlike the real world, you can’t just tell them to change their ways for fear of getting fired. You can still bitch about them on the internet though. And that’s just what PaddedValls did by posing the following question to r/AskUK: ‘What […]

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This husband was caught on live TV making the biggest mistake of his marriage at a baseball game and got absolutely roasted by the announcers (and the entire internet)

Every relationship is different. Each partner takes on different responsibilities. There’s no one right way to achieve marital bliss. That being said, when you have a newborn and you are at a major sporting event and one of you is hungry and the other one of you has a baby strapped to your chest, maybe […]

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Parents miss out on £4k child savings boost by not opening accounts sooner

Parents who wait until their child turns five to start putting money aside could be missing out on almost £4,000 towards their child's future.

Princess Diana had brutal three-word putdown for Piers Morgan, Earl Spencer claims

Earl Spencer's explosive book, Swan Song, has sparked a war of words with Piers Morgan while Spencer also claims his sibling was less than complimentary about Morgan in private conversations

Prince Harry slammed over 'act of war' as furious William left 'disgusted'

Explosive new claims against King Charles have left Prince William 'furious' as Harry's reaction to Earl Spencer's book raises eyebrows

Half of Brits too scared to cook 'intimidating dishes' - with classic dish joining the list

A survey has revealed 53% Brits admit there are dishes they would love to cook but are simply 'too intimidated' to attempt, including a host of dinner time favourites

Putin spotted looking rattled after secret plan to 'attack Brit holiday resorts' exposed

Vladimir Putin has been seen sitting stony-faced after US intelligence allegedly exposed a chilling plot to launch sea-borne drones at popular Brit holiday spots

Meghan Markle's 'demands for special treatment' leave neighbours fuming

Prince Harry and wife Meghan have moved back to the UK to start a quiet family life in the Cotswolds, but locals are reportedly already sick of her alleged diva-like behaviour

'Conscription is only option' warns Brit army general amid nuclear strike threat

Retired British General Sir Richard Shirreff has warned the UK is not ready for war and that military conscription is necessary, as the Kremlin issues renewed warnings about deploying its nuclear arsenal against Britain amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict

Prince William's brutal one word verdict on Prince Harry sums up true feelings

Prince Harry has been busy since his return to the UK but is not believed to have mended the rift he has with his older brother, Prince William

Gaming grandma, 78, breaks Guinness World Record as oldest female Fortnite streamer

Cath Bowie, 78, from Scotland, has been playing Fortnite for nine years and has amassed a following of around 24,000 people who tune in to watch her stream the game

Three in four parents put their own health on hold as kids come first

Three quarters of parents shrug off their own health issues while they focus on their children — but say it ends up making their problems worse.

Lorraine Kelly urges Brits to share family baking recipes for new book

Lorraine Kelly has teamed up with HP to collect family recipes for The National Book of Bakes, while sharing her love for her granny's Dundee cake recipe.

EasyJet flight grounded as police remove passengers for doing one forbidden thing

Four passengers were removed from an easyJet flight by police at Birmingham Airport after repeatedly refusing to stop doing one thing during the journey

Piers Morgan says Royals 'spitting blood' as he demands Earl Spencer's book is pulped

Piers Morgan claims the Royal Family is furious over Earl Spencer's tell-all memoir about Diana and has called for all copies of the book to be destroyed

Mystery of concrete ring 'solved after 30 years'

The concrete ring on the Suffolk coast has baffled people since 1993.

I'd rather pay thousands on a holiday: Meet the pensioners spending the kids' inheritance

The phenomenon sees retirees spend all their money on enjoying life to the full.

Keep dancing: 100-year-old leads charity flash mob

Hundreds of people join Bernard Gilbert as he leads a dance in Worcester city centre.

Why bookshops are booming in the TikTok age

Proprietors explain why more independent bookshops are springing up in our towns and cities.

Breast Cancer Scandal: Exposing the Harm

BBC Health correspondent Sharon Barbour investigates a deepening breast cancer scandal.

Anne Hathaway and Jessica Chastain star in a psychological thriller

A relationship between neighbours is changed forever by a tragic accident

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