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Republic of Ireland 'raised awareness worldwide' in Israel game

Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson says his players "raised awareness worldwide" after they chose not to engage in pre-match formalities with Israel.

Republic of Ireland 'raised awareness worldwide' in Israel game

Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson says his players "raised awareness worldwide" after they chose not to engage in pre-match formalities with Israel.

Hero villager alerted cops with 999 call as ‘balaclava’d men and vans' near RAF airbase

A local woman near RAF Fairford has been dubbed a hero after spotting a “large group of hooded and balaclava’d men” allegedly in vans and called 999 and warned other reisents in a local WhatsApp group

Britain to be warmer than Malibu as 500-mile-wide Storm Austen brings 27C heat blast

Britain is facing being hit by with its first named storm this Autumn but instead of wild cold weather, it could actually help see our temperatures soar to highs of 27C

Inside Yemen's front-line city as Houthis battle for control

In rare access to Yemen's conflict zone the BBC travels to the front line with pro-government soldiers.

Ireland players refuse handshakes before Nations League win over Israel

Republic of Ireland players did not shake hands with the Israeli team before their Nations League match on Sunday night.

Brits given chilling warning as Putin views UK the 'great evil' and Kremlin's top target

Mad Vlad reportedly views the UK as a the "great evil" in Europe as Defence Secretary Wes Streeting gave Brits a chilling warning that the Kremlin view us as a top target

McNulty first US world road race winner in 33 years

Brandon McNulty becomes the first American winner of the men's road race world title in 33 years with a stunning victory in Montreal.

Five arrested as counter-terror police investigate major incident near RAF Fairford

The men have been detained on suspicion of preparation of a terrorist act after three suspicious vehicles were reported to be travelling towards the base.

What we know about RAF Fairford counter-terror probe

Five men have been arrested as counter-terror police lead an investigation into a major incident near the airbase.

Pope says 'scourge' of abuse must be rooted out as he visits Lourdes

Pope Leo spoke to bishops before leading a service attended by thousands of worshippers in France.

Chelsea restore resilience - are they title contenders again?

Doubt crept in at Chelsea last season when they lost their Women's Super League crown - but early signs in this campaign suggest they have regained their spark for another challenge.

Thousands affected and roads closed after burst pipe

Southern Water says it is investigating the burst pipe which happened on Sunday morning.

Avanti to be nationalised 'to build railway that actually works for people'

Avanti West Coast will be nationalised as of March next year, Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has announced.

Two mass shootings kill at least 27 people in South Africa

At least 27 people have been killed in two separate mass shootings within hours of each other in South Africa.

Two bodies found after avalanche hits Himalayan climbing group

Rescuers are looking for at least 10 Nepalese people who were preparing to take climbers up the Himlung Himal peak.

England win series as Banton delivers on potential

Tom Banton delivers on all of his potential by crashing a brilliant first international century as England wrapped up their summer with an ODI series win over Sri Lanka.

England win series as Banton delivers on potential

Tom Banton delivers on all of his potential by crashing a brilliant first international century as England wrapped up their summer with an ODI series win over Sri Lanka.

Prince Harry given huge boost as Amazon steps in with 'major deal'

The Duke of Sussex is said to have gotten a new sponsor for next year's Invictus Games, with the investment likely to cover a significant amount of the rumoured £20m bill

Switzerland rejects stricter interpretation of its neutrality

The initiative would have prevented the nation from imposing sanctions unless approved by the UN.

Watch: At the scene of counter-terrorism operation near RAF Fairford

Five men have been arrested as counter-terrorism police lead investigation into major incident near RAF Fairford.

Social care reform could mean big risks and big rewards for Burnham

The state of the social care system in England is a topic that's made Andy Burnham angry for decades - but will his plans for reform work?

Trump claims RAF Fairford suspects were 'under review' and 'looking to do big damage'

US President Donald Trump has broken his silence on the five men arrested near RAF Fairford as he claims the the suspects were "under view for a long time” and were “looking to do big damage”

Police get more time to quiz suspects in alleged plot against Jewish community

Two men - both in the 30s - were arrested under the 2000 Terrorism Act in Manchester on 20 September.

Why Premier League faces uncertainty and chaos after Man City ruling

It has taken more than two years, but a judgement finally appears to have been made on the 115 charges levelled against Manchester City. Here's what it means.

Why Premier League faces uncertainty and chaos after Man City ruling

It has taken more than two years, but a judgement finally appears to have been made on the 115 charges levelled against Manchester City. Here's what it means.

Two mass shootings in South Africa leave 27 dead

The two attacks hours apart come as the country struggles to stop high levels of gang-related armed violence.

Orange Order march row goes to heart of ongoing divisions in Northern Ireland

The dispute over the controversial parade is a reminder that the peace process is not over.

Orange Order march row goes to heart of ongoing divisions in Northern Ireland

The dispute over the controversial parade is a reminder that the peace process is not over.

Burnham proposes NHS-style social care system for England

The prime minister told the BBC that social care in England is "as unfair as American healthcare".

Ten NHS staff removed over Noah Woods data breach

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust says it has launched an "urgent" investigation.

US states declare emergency as powerful storm brings flooding and power cuts

Tens of millions of people from Maine to Virginia found themselves in the path of the powerful weather system.

Binman shares ‘easy mistake’ most people make when throwing away everyday item

A common packaging item may look like plastic, but it could contaminate your recycling if put in the wrong bin

Buyout firm Advent eyes Monzo stake amid £10bn Nubank bid talks

Advent International, the private equity firm, is interested in buying a stake in Monzo, the British neobank which is in talks about a takeover which could value it at as much as £10bn.

Before BTS and Blackpink, there was Big Bang: Now the Kings of K-pop are back

Big Bang played London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, marking a long-awaited return for the group that helped build the blueprint for modern K-pop.

Iranian minister says only negotiation can end conflict after Trump rejects Hormuz deal

The foreign minister says Tehran is waiting for an official rejection of a deal, despite the US President's comments.

Spain housing crisis protest after 87-year-old woman evicted

Tens of thousands of people marched through the streets of Madrid to protest against Spain's housing crisis after an 87-year-old woman was evicted from an apartment she had lived in for decades. 

One player scoops £5.8m jackpot and three others win £1m in Lotto draw

There is one very lucky winner out there, with a jackpot prize of £5.8 million going off on Saturday

Earl Spencer pulls 'a Meghan', drops range of homemade jams off the back of bombshell Diana book

Princess' Diana's brother is taking a leaf out of Meghan Markle's playbook, with Earl Charles Spencer pivoting to a new business venture off the back of his bombshell memoir about his sister: He's going to make homemade jams.

Celebrity Traitors 2 cast: Who are this year's 'big dogs' and dark horses?

The reality TV game show returns on Thursday, with 21 stars vying to win £100,000 for their chosen charity.

Oasis invite Andy Burnham to join band in SNL Russian scam sketch

The comedy sketch show returned to screens with Chicken Shop Date Amelia Dimoldenberg as its host

Bonnie Blue 'stopped by police' as six officers check her infamous van

The controversial adult actress Bonnie Blue has hit out at police after she says they investigated her so-called "bang bus" had the appropriate insurance while on a night out in Leeds

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle see Palace 'completely ignore messages'

Charlotte Griffiths says Buckingham Palace contacts told her some messages from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's team are ignored. Separately, a source told Closer the couple keep records of royal communications for protection.

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

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

Brutal '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

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

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

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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This Charming Man: How popular is Andy Burnham?

Labour return to Liverpool this week for their first annual conference under Andy Burnham's leadership.

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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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

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

'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

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

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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