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Someone asked about worst thing people had done at a work drinks – 21 proper jaw-droppers

Work culture is a ridiculous thing, isn’t it? Companies claim they want you to feel happy and comfortable in your workplace, but have one too many at a social and suddenly the boss in no longer your best friend and HR come down on you like a ton of bricks. Over on the AskUK subreddit, […]

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Catherine sees how her charity climb funds are helping hospital

The Princess of Wales completed the climb in aid of the hospital where she was treated for cancer.

Donald Trump made his entire audience pledge to cheat in the upcoming midterm elections in case you’re wondering how the cult allegations are going

These truly seem like the end times in the United States. Dictator in Chief, Donald Trump, hosted a second consecutive night of his unprecedented Republican RNC Midterm Convention in Dallas, Texas last night. No party has ever been this desperate to maintain hold of Washington, DC heading into midterms. While things continue to trend in […]

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Pacesetter Russell says Madrid 'has less margin than Monaco'

George Russell goes quickest in first practice for the Spanish Grand Prix - hours after saying the circuit has little margin for error.

UK placed on flash flood alert as 60mph Atlantic storm smashes Britain

The Met Office warns 60mph Atlantic winds and 50mm of rain could trigger flash flooding across many UK areas this weekend

I disrupted pre-season travel plans to prepare players - Arteta

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal were ready for their midweek Champions League flight delay - because he deliberately disrupted their training and travel plans in pre-season to prepare them.

Fraud-accused Southern Water boss appears in court

Matthew Wright is among seven ex-employees accused of manipulating water quality tests.

Princess Diana's 'revenge dress' goes up for auction

Auction house Sotheby's expects the dress to sell for up to $300,000 (£220,000) when it goes under the hammer on 9 December.

People shared the most middle aged things they do and this one knocked the rest out of the park

You don’t have to be a reader of a certain age to appreciate this … actually, scrap that, you absolutely 100% do have to be a reader of a certain age to appreciate this. It’s a question that went viral on Twitter after it was posted by @MichaelCGlasper … What's the most middle-aged thing you […]

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This note left at a campsite for a fellow dad was both the ultimate compliment but also just a little bit terrifying

Here’s a ray of light in an increasingly uncertain and let’s face it downright depressing world. It’s a note left for a dad on a campsite by a fellow (camper) and dad which has just gone viral on Reddit and it’s making everyone’s day better. It was posted on Reddit by RCampR6 who said: ‘To […]

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Israel says it has destroyed major underground Hezbollah base

The powerful blast registered as the equivalent of a magnitude 4.1 earthquake, according to the US Geological Survey.

Hull City footballer in crash near training ground

Premier League winger Sorba Thomas's Land Rover overturns in Cottingham.

Hull's Thomas unhurt after car crash

Premier League winger Sorba Thomas's Land Rover overturns in Cottingham.

We challenge anyone to find a better mattress advert than this one from 2018

A Purple mattress company advert from 2018, named ‘Don’t Let Your Mattress Steal Your Sleep’ has still got it after all these years. See it for yourself. That’s probably what happened to Goldilocks, too. It turned up again on Twitter/X, in 2024, where Baba had this high praise. This is top tier marketing pic.twitter.com/EOSiJq7bsk — […]

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Man admits murdering mother of seven who disappeared 28 years ago

A man has admitted murdering a mother of seven who disappeared 28 years ago, telling police he disposed of her decomposed body months after killing her.

Polanski selected as Green Party candidate for Starmer's former seat

The Green Party leader said the party is the "underdog" in Holborn and St Pancras but "can win".

Half a million Russians killed in Ukraine war, British intelligence says

Half a million Russian soldiers have been killed in Vladimir Putin's full-scale war against Ukraine, according to British military intelligence.

Buddhist monk arrested in suspected $3m embezzlement scandal

Thai police also arrested a suspected female accomplice with whom the monk, who had taken a vow of celibacy, was filmed having sex.

Man admits to murdering mum-of-seven after disposing of 'decomposed' body in bin

Trevor Dunkley, 66, has admitted to the murder of a mum-of-seven in 1998 after he told police he disposed of her "decomposed" body in a bin nine months following killing her

Top tipster's tasty Championship double to bash the bookies with -Wardy's Wagers

Our man also reckons there is cash to be made in the opening weekend of the NFL season and a crafty bet on Oasis will leave bookmakers crying their heart out

Our 25 Favourite Funny Tweets of the Week

Hello and welcome to this week’s round-up of funny things from Twitter. There are all different types of funny tweet, so you should find something to make you laugh, but if not – at least it’s Friday, right? Let’s dive in. 1. The hardest part of being an art thief must be getting your entire […]

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Donald Trump was asked how he’d stop AI destroying humanity and his terrifying answer was the absolute opposite of reassuring

This week has been full of apocalyptic warnings of the dangers of AI and how, if left entirely unchecked, it might one day soon basically destroy the entirety of humanity, Happy Friday, people! So it was only natural that Donald Trump would be asked what concerns he had about cyber technology and what guards were […]

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UK travel firm collapses as urgent advice issued for customers with holidays booked

Barnes Worldwide Travel Ltd, an independent travel agency in Liverpool, has ceased trading after nearly 20 years in business – here's what ABTA says affected holidaymakers with bookings need to do

AI boom helps drive surprise UK growth in July

The economy expanded by 0.4%, official figures show, whereas analysts had predicted no growth.

Piers Morgan says Harry and Meghan have brutal nickname in US as he blasts 'hypocrisy'

Piers Morgan claimed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have a two-word nickname in America as he shared his thoughts on the couple's return to the UK

Arsonist who went on day-long rampage jailed

An arsonist who went on a day-long rampage has been jailed for 18 months.

HSBC got the wrong end of the stick of this customer’s complaint and was mocked into oblivion – 14 funniest replies

Customer service ain’t what it used to be. Chances are these days you’ll always get a prompt response if you remember to complain in the right place. It just won’t necessarily be a human being doing the replying. We say this after this person complained on Twitter about the loss of their cricket ground after […]

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El Nino raises risk of wetter autumn and flooding across UK

The UK will experience a greater risk of flooding and a wetter autumn than average, the Met Office has said.  

I was in the epicentre - I'm so lucky to have lived

Paul Berriff says his life expectancy has been cut short because of being buried under rubble.

King Charles 'not engaging' with Harry as phone calls stop in row over letter

King Charles has reportedly cut off direct phone contact with Prince Harry following a tense row over a letter clarifying the Sussexes' non-royal status

Mystery over woman found dead in bin bag as police rule out more than 70 names

Police have been unable to identify a woman in her 70s found dead in a Liverpool park two weeks after the discovery of her body.

The creepy trailer for Nathan Fielder’s documentary about fraudster Elizabeth Holmes has become an instant meme – 19 funny examples

In 2003, Elizabeth Holmes founded the medical technology company Theranos, which would go on to claim to have a ground-breaking method of performing blood tests, requiring a much lower volume than traditional ones. Holmes became the youngest self-made billionaire in 2015, thanks to the success of Theranos, but just three years later, the claims began […]

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Prince Harry 'to divide himself away from royals' with new Diana documentary plans

Prince Harry has reportedly been reaching out to friends of his late mother, Princess Diana, in a bid to make a documentary about her for the 30th anniversary of her death next summer

Bed at 6:45am - US Open semi-finalists fight effects of late-night finishes

New York is known as the city that never sleeps. But that comes at a price for US Open stars - including men's semi-finalists Ben Shelton and Alexander Zverev.

Rory Stewart started doing a German accent while interviewing a German guest and it’s the funniest thing he’s ever done

Rory Stewart has wanted to be many things over the years – Conservative Party leader, Mayor of London, all that sort of thing – but these days is mostly known as a podcaster. And it’s to his podcast that we turn to now as the one-time Tory MP was joined by German journalist Paul Ronzheimer […]

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Five dead and dozens injured in coach crash in Swiss Alps

The tourist coach was carrying dozens of Dutch passengers when it overturned in the south-eastern Swiss Alps.

Major high street chain shutting three stores forever as huge clearance sale starts

A major outdoor retailer is closing three more UK stores this month with clearance sales, as its parent company continues to reduce its high street presence

Donald Trump’s shocking outburst at a woman reporter felt like a properly unfiltered glimpse of what the president is really like

Time once again to turn our attention to Donald Trump – who else? – who’s got a proven track record of berating reporters (especially women reporters) whose questions he doesn’t like. But we’re not sure he’s ever lashed out at one quite like this, a genuinely shocking moment – even for the American president – […]

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Anthropic blocks possible attempt to use AI to make biological weapons

The revelations in Anthropic's threat intelligence report come after a former top researcher at the company warned of the risks of AI to humanity.

Anthropic blocks effort to use AI to research potential biological weapons

Anthropic says it has blocked efforts to use its artificial intelligence models to carry out cyber attacks and research which could have led to the creation of biological weapons.

Man loses case to claw back $369,000 he spent on lavish gifts for ex-girlfriend

Singapore's High Court rules in the woman's favour, with the judge saying the man "willingly" showered her with gifts, even before they got together.

Robert Jenrick thinks the crutch-wielding Reformer who struck out at female protesters should get a medal, if you were wondering how the ‘protect our women’ message is doing

Meanwhile, in ‘protect our women’ news, Robert Jenrick’s stated position on the Reform UK conference attendee who lashed out at female protesters with his crutch is that the man deserved a medal. This development broke during a Talk TV interview with presenter Peter Cardwell. Robert Jenrick(Reform MP) doubles down on the pensioner assaulting the protester […]

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Israel strike on Hezbollah tunnel triggers earthquake-like tremor

Israel has destroyed a network of Hezbollah tunnels in southern Lebanon - triggering a 4.1 magnitude tremor in the area.

MI5 chief makes rare public intervention on 9/11 anniversary

The head of MI5 has issued a "call to arms" for the whole of society to treat national security as a shared challenge.

Prince Harry's pals 'delivered brutal five-word verdict' after meeting Meghan for first time

Prince Harry's old Eton pals were reportedly left stunned and delivered a blunt verdict on his relationship with Meghan Markle after an awkward Sandringham weekend

Philippine rescuers board ferry 40 hours after blaze began

Thick, toxic fumes and extreme temperatures pose a challenge to rescuers who have boarded the ship.

Donald Trump Jr criticised ‘enriched elites’, and if ever a call was coming from inside the house … 17 scathing clapbacks

You can tell that Donald Trump is in squeaky bum territory – on many occasions quite literally – because he has created the first Republican Midterms Convention to try and drum up a little more enthusiasm for the party in the coming elections. And to bring in the donations, of course. Grifters gonna grift. The […]

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Dad of A66 teen 'attacked a mourner' at son's funeral over 'comments they made'

Gye Worthy, the father of 17-year-old Cole Worthy who died in the A66 wrong way crash, has been charged with assault and obstructing police at his son's funeral

As Trump dominates convention, some Republicans quietly ask who comes next

JD Vance delivered the keynote speech to end the party's convention - but the president still took centre stage, the BBC's Daniel Bush writes.

Prince William's warning to Harry over Meghan Markle and huge fear he know has

Prince William and Kate Middleton are said to be "ignoring" the "drama" around Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's return to the UK

Spies, strategies and missed opportunities: How the lessons of 9/11 are still being learnt

Twenty-five years on, the attacks have come to define a generation of foreign, security and intelligence policy, the BBC's security correspondent writes.

I was weeks from marrying a violent serial rapist - my loved ones saved my life

Amy, not her real name, has told the BBC how her family and friends sent crucial evidence to police which led to the arrest of rapist Christopher Malcolm.

I watched as a hijacked plane flew over my home - moments later my wife was killed

A quarter of a century since the 9/11 attacks, Charles Wolf reflects on his wife's final moments.

Economy shows surprise AI-led growth but energy squeeze looms

The UK economy recorded 0.4% growth in July, partly on the back of artificial intelligence (AI) investment, according to early official figures that outperformed expectations.

Brexit bankroller Arron Banks ranted about the lack of ‘white faces’ working at Heathrow, and got the frank condemnation he deserved

Reform UK is in trouble. The right-wing party’s finances are the subject of several police and parliamentary investigations, they have plummeted in the polls, and key Reform figures haven’t exactly been clothing themselves in glory. Zia Yusuf has been supporting Danny Tommo – the leader of the balaclava-clad thugs taking their anti-immigration stance to the […]

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The man who bought an island, hired hitmen and throttled a theatregoer

Malcolm Potier is beginning his third spell in jail after attacking the woman at a Queen musical.

Brother of Muslim policeman killed in attacks 'disappointed' by calls for Mamdani to sit out memorial

Zeshan Hamdani speaks out after push back against New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who is Muslim, attending 9/11 events.

Watch: Americans remember what they were doing on 9/11

The BBC asks people in Washington what they were doing on that day and how 11 September 2001 changed the country.

Waitrose issues urgent recall over listeria fears as food poisoning warning issued

The supermarket has issued an urgent recall notice to customers amid fears the common product may pose a bacterial infection risk

People long for simpler times, say Practical Magic reboot stars

Actresses Maisie Williams and Joey King feature in the upcoming sequel of the 1998 fantasy romcom.

Weekly quiz: Alan Carr collected a prize for which TV show at the NTAs?

How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

'Like a hangover': Why your partner's snoring could be impacting your health

Sleeping next to a snorer could be having a negative effect on your health, experts tell the BBC.

New hurricane season record as 'historic' El Niño leaves Atlantic eerily quiet

The Atlantic hurricane season has reached its climatological peak, but a strong El Niño means no hurricanes have formed this year.

Civilians told to flee Ukraine's fortress cities as Russia bids to control Donbas

Kramatorsk and Slovyansk are now the main focus of Russian ground assaults, and residents are being told to leave.

I asked my husband to pay into my pension when we had a child - here's why

Molly and Taylor Haylett explain the changes to how they managed their finances when they started a family.

'Do I have to turn this gig down?': Female DJs describe harassment behind the decks

Female DJs describe their experiences of safety and the wider issue of sexism in the nightlife scene.

Prince William warns nation is getting one major thing wrong as he opens up on 'dreary days'

Prince William warns the nation is making a critical mistake in daily life as he opens up on surviving 'dreary days' in a candid chat with a social media influencer

Five killed and 40 injured in Swiss Alps coach crash

Five people have been killed and 40 others injured in a Dutch tour bus crash in eastern Switzerland, police said.

PE teacher guilty of sex with boy, 16, had previously abused two teen schoolgirls

Disgraced former PE teacher Bronwen James faces prison after being convicted of sexually abusing a schoolboy, having already admitted targeting two teen girls

Harry and Meghan 'happy to be back' in UK as pal reveals couple's true feelings on move

Harry and Meghan have moved back to the UK to focus on settling their children, amidst renewed royal tension over a letter sent by King Charles

Four rushed to hospital after afternoon stabbing terror on busy London high street

Four people have been taken to hospital after an afternoon stabbing on a high street triggered a major emergency response involving London's Air Ambulance.

Trump's $5,000 Payout Promise

Trump says every adult American will get $5,000 if the Republicans win the midterms.

Dame Esther Rantzen admits it's 'too late' for Dignitas flight as TV legend stuck in UK

Terminally ill TV legend Dame Esther Rantzen has urged MPs to pass the assisted dying bill, revealing she is now too fragile to travel to Dignitas

Pressure on UK air traffic control boss to quit over flightmare air shutdown

Martin Rolfe, 51, the senior executive of National Air Traffic Services (Nats) said he took “full responsibility” after Tuesday's outage left more than 2,000 flights to be cancelled

Love Islander demands "kill switch" on explicit abuse images after sex vid hell

TV star Georgia Harrison has warned that failure to take action on explicit images could lead children to suicide as she demands greater action on abuse images online

The US Treasury Secretary just called Trump the ‘president who refuses to sleep’ and the hilarious clap backs were the stuff dreams are made of

The Maga clown car emptied out into the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas last night. One after another, the imbeciles Donald Trump appointed to his administration trotted on stage in a desperate attempt to drum up support for Republicans in the upcoming midterm elections. The saddest such appearance comes courtesy of Trump’s Treasury Secretary, […]

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Viral sleep hacks fall short as expert warns 'many are oversimplified'

Research has discovered most adults in the UK have tried an average of two different sleep methods they've seen online over the last 12 months – but few say they actually work

Half of women would book cosmetic treatments without making safety checks

Research shows many women would book Botox or filler treatments without checking reviews or credentials.

6 ways AI could wipe out all of humanity after 'we could be dead in a decade' claim

Experts warn that a super artificial intelligence could cause human extinction within a decade - but how would the computer do it?

JD Vance just tried to justify Trump’s $5,000 election ‘bribe’ scheme and made everything so much worse

It’s not easy being the Vice President. Strike that. It’s not easy being the Vice President to Donald Trump. Most VPs just ride the president’s coat tails and kiss a lot of babies. But when Donald Trump is running things, the Veep gets thrown into the fire. Every public appearance involves tip-toeing through a minefield […]

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Teacher who taught Fred West's child reveals chilling excuse he gave when she vanished

Margaret Newman has spoken for the first time about her dealings with the monster while teaching his daughter Heather - who he would go on to murder

One year on, this viral Bohemian Rhapsody flash mob still looks like an all-time hall-of-famer

We have never been more disappointed to have missed a flash mob than this high-energy performance of Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody, which took place in Paris one year ago, courtesy of pianist Julien Cohen and his cohort of ridiculously talented musicians. We can’t even imagine how much planning and rehearsal it took – but it was […]

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Somebody asked about the ‘dumbest thing’ people had ever heard said – 22 people who weren’t even in the queue when brains were handed out

Are people less intelligent these days? Or are we just exposed to the idiocy of a greater volume of people thanks to the internet? It’s hard to say, but there are definitely a worryingly large amount of quarter-witted folks walking the earth, some of whom came to light on the AskReddit page after user SuspiciousSpell5386 […]

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What is something in your home, which is generally considered boujee, but is absolutely paramount to your happiness? – 23 unmissable treats

It’s a hard life if you have nothing in it that can be described as a luxury, even if not everybody sees it the same way. It might be the more expensive insoles that make your job a bit more tolerable, or a high-end shampoo that just smells perfect. Sometimes, though, a luxury is genuinely […]

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This Brit’s unlikely praise for an American TikToker kicked off a voyage of linguistic discovery that will make you proud to be British

Like us, you may not have come across Kalani Smith before. Going by the name of Kalani Ghost Hunter (KGH), the TikTok and much else besides star is a food reviewer who has made it his mission to show the world that British food is not all bad. And we mention him because of this […]

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Sicko pensioner, 90, jailed after raping stepdaughter, 14, and making her pregnant

EXCLUSIVE: Daniel Delves, 90, raped his victim multiple times in her bedroom and in his car after telling her he was preparing her for what “boys would do to her”

Supervolcano with strength of 'thousands of atomic bombs' discovered under England

The massive supervolcano has recently been discovered beneath England's east coast extending into two counties — and its eruption was one of the largest in Earth's history.

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