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UK to make last-ditch effort to stop Israel closing East Jerusalem consulate

Israel has threatened to close the consulate, which handles UK relations with Palestinians in the city, over British sanctions on Israeli settlements.

Man charged with GP's murder

A man is charged with the murder of a GP who was found dead at her home.

Kane's rise from childhood keeper to equalling England cap record

Harry Kane reaches another significant England milestone by equalling Peter Shilton's record as the most-capped Three Lions player that he has held for 36 years.

Proud cuck who loves watching girlfriend romp with other men says he is 'ultimate feminist'

Josh Vow has defended his non-monogamous relationship with his girlfriend Jade, calling himself the 'ultimate feminist' who champions women's equality and freedom

From films to streaming prices - how the Warner Bros deal could affect you

The deal is expected to alter the entertainment and news industries but could it mean higher prices for consumers?

PCs who used Taser and baton on amputee, 92, sacked

A disciplinary hearing finds both officers used unnecessary force on Donald Burgess at his care home.

Man charged with murdering GP found dead at Norfolk home

A man has been charged with the murder of a GP who was found dead at her home in Norfolk.

Tear gas in Paris and Marseille as school protests grow across France

Crowds of mainly teenagers called for more resources for schools and an end to what they called police repression.

Asos confirms hackers sent 'unauthorised' notification to app users

Asos confirmed an "unauthorised customer notification" was sent out via its app on Tuesday, after users raised alarm.

Roll-out begins for passport-free airport e-gates

The system uses facial technology to check travellers against immigration and passport information.

There can’t be many First Dates episodes to challenge this ‘Don’t you know who I am?’ moment for sheer cringe

Back in January 2024, Lauren Simon – who appears on ITVBe’s Real Housewives of Cheshire, apparently – went on Channel 4’s hit show First Dates, where she was paired up with a man names Chiles. Not Adrian. It got off to a slightly bad start when he didn’t recognise her. De-activate your cringe mechanism, then […]

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Afghan men jailed for rape of teenager after being caught fleeing UK by French police

Three men tried to flee the UK in a lorry after their crimes, but were stopped by French police.

I'd rather have another election than do a deal with Reform UK, says Badenoch

The Conservative Party leader also pledged to cut the cost of hiring 21 to 24 year olds.

Why Tories are talking about winning the next election

Kemi Badenoch is more popular than her party right now - Tories are hoping it will rub off on them.

Boy, 2, fell to death from hotel window which father thought was closed, court hears

A two-year-old boy fell to his death from the fourth floor of a hotel in Cyprus after his father placed him on a windowsill, not realising it was open, a court has heard.

Boats 'set for people smugglers' seized at UK airport for the first time

The National Crime Agency says it is the first time the detection of small boat equipment has been made in air freight.

Student admits murdering woman in 'Dexter' kill room

Forensics student Benjamin William Day, 20, lured Maria Saceanu to an Airbnb to murder her.

Rival clubs want retrospective and future punishments for Man City

A number of Premier League clubs want Manchester City to be hit with both retrospective punishments and sanctions in the future.

Harry and Meghan 'ready to eat humble pie' with grovelling apology to Royals

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly planning a sensational apology to the Royals over their bombshell Oprah interview in a bid to end the family feud

Paramount takes over Warner Bros in $110bn Hollywood merger

The merger of two of Hollywood's biggest movie studios comes after months of legal disputes and concern over competition.

What is pneumonic plague and how does it spread?

The death of a worker from a Russian lab that researches plague has prompted questions about the disease.

UK special forces could face prosecution as Afghanistan evidence referred to police

Evidence relating to a number of detention operations carried out by British personnel between 2010 and 2013 is being examined.

British national arrested in connection with RAF Fairford incident

It is the seventh arrest in connection to the incident near RAF Fairford last month.

Watch: At the scene of student protests in Lille

The BBC's Europe correspondent Nick Beake reports from a large demonstration in northern France.

This writer’s devastating takedown of Donald Trump is even more on the money now than when it was written

Full disclosure – this is not the first time we have featured this especially excoriating takedown of Donald Trump and, let’s face it, it’s probably not going to be the last. But if anything is worth repetition then it is surely this, an especially vivid (and insulting) description of the current president of the United […]

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'We are terrified but we want to get an education', say Yemeni schoolgirls

The BBC reports from a school in Taiz, Yemen, where children are determined to keep learning despite the vicious civil war.

PCs sacked after 92-year-old tasered and pepper sprayed in care home

Two officers have been sacked for gross misconduct after using a Taser and pepper spray on a 92-year-old amputee, the police watchdog has said.

Donald Trump was asked about fears of a plague epidemic in Russia and his answer was the polar opposite of reassuring

Just what the world needs right now – another global epidemic, right? And while we don’t want to alarm you or anything, people with much bigger brains than ours are keeping a close eye on the case of a Russian lab technician who died after an apparent accident at a plague research centre in Siberia. […]

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Corporate manslaughter charges issued after wheelchair users died when boat capsized

Corporate manslaughter charges have been brought after two wheelchair users were killed when the boat they were on capsized in Devon.

Man pleads guilty after wife's body found in freezer

A man has pleaded guilty to murdering his wife after her body was found in a freezer at their West Yorkshire home.

Donald Trump said he’d let Iran ‘take out’ Los Angeles or San Diego and the internet went nuclear on his barn door ass – 18 devastating comebacks

By all accounts, the United States war with Iran is a complete catastrophe. Soldiers are dying. Innocent children are dying. Gas prices are through the roof in America. Nobody is happy and there appears to be no way out. Just don’t ask the President of the United States, because he has a slightly different view […]

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Queen pays tribute to 'irrepressible' Jeffrey Archer

The bestselling author and former politician died on Monday at the age of 86.

James Blunt’s turn on Celebrity Traitors sent this old Bake Off clip wildly viral and it’s peak Blunt

There are lots of things we love about the return of Celebrity Traitors and – as anyone who has stumbled upon these pages before will surely already know – one of them is the great James Blunt. So much so that Blunt’s turn on the all-conquering BBC1 show sent this old clip of him on […]

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Watch: How Russia responded to US after plague researcher death

The US and Russia have each offered to help each other tackling infectious diseases.

Police cannot ban pro-Palestine march on anniversary of 7 October attacks, Met says

Police have imposed strict conditions on a pro-Palestine march planned for the third anniversary of Hamas's 7 October attacks - but have said they cannot ban it.

Mega fly-tip clean-up to cost taxpayers an 'absolute fortune' as it 'isn't Jack the Lad'

Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council has approved up to £1.3m to clear an illegal waste dump off the A47 between Hinckley and Earl Shilton. No money has yet been spent, and the council is seeking government help and recovery of costs from those responsible.

Donald Trump was asked to explain his plummeting poll numbers and his playground bully response answered it better than he could ever imagine

There is no love lost between the press and the President of the United States. The two sides just can’t see eye to eye. Anyone with a camera and a microphone who dare question Donald Trump gets berated, banned, or both. So when CNN decided to ask the President about the objective slide in support […]

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Family of student who took his own life after grading error settle university civil case

The family of a student who took his own life after wrongly being told he would not be eligible to graduate have settled a civil court action against the University of Glasgow.

This belter of a disappearing trick on Britain’s Got Talent just went viral again and it’s a proper jaw-dropper

To Britain’s Got Talent now – no, not a phrase we thought we’d be using either – and this particular magic trick which has just been doing the rounds on Twitter for reasons which will become obvious. We’re not sure ‘magic trick’ quite does it justice because it’s so good Amanda Holden was moved so […]

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RAF Fairford investigation update as terror cops arrest seventh man as six on bail

A 22-year-old British man was arrested in London today on suspicion of terror offences related to the suspected RAF Fairford terror plot, Counter Terrorism Policing said.

‘What’s something everyone agrees is terrible but we all do anyway?’ – 17 bad habits nobody can kick

When it comes to healthy habits, we all know we should eat our five a day and get eight hours of sleep. This is great in theory, but it’s often harder in practice. That’s because our dumb monkey brains like to do things that are bad for us. To find out the worst habits that […]

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Brit dad of boy, 2, who fell from hotel window, in tears as moment will 'haunt him'

Joshua Foster was seen in tears at Paphos District Court as details of the case were read out regarding how his two-yea-old son fell from a window at a hotel in Cyprus

Police make further arrest over RAF Fairford incident

Counter terror police have made a seventh arrest in connection with an incident which took place close to RAF Fairford on 27 September.

Kemi Badenoch was asked for the vaguest of details about her ‘Iron Dome’ and it was a schoolboy error for the ages

To the studios of LBC now, where breakfast presenter Nick Ferrari was putting the questions to Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch. And it was only natural that the LBC man would want to ask Badenoch about the new air defence system they are proposing for the UK which a Conservative Party press release compared to […]

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Childminder who left 27 children alone in her home pleads guilty to neglect

Amanda Mathewson, 55, pleaded guilty to neglect and abandoning children in her care at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court.

Missing girl, 11, found dead in UK park pictured as neighbours left 'frightened'

Miya Deamer-Jones, 11, was tragically found dead in a park near the cricket ground in Elmley Castle, Worcestershire, after being reported missing at around 11.20pm on Sunday as West Mercia Police are investigating her death

Dread presenting at work? Read these tips before your next meeting

Dani Payne would have panic attacks at the thought of presenting - now she does it most days.

'My 10 grams of ketamine a day addiction cost me everything – my nose collapsed'

A young man has opened up about his devastating ketamine addiction, which saw his bladder shrink by 35%, his nose collapse, and cost him his job, home and friendships

This American lawmaker’s epic takedown of ‘Putin-loving free speech imposter’ Nigel Farage will never fail to make our day better

There’s nothing Nigel Farage likes more than going to Clacton, sorry, flying to America to get up close and personal the cult of Maga. Except not every American lawmaker is delighted to see him. And when we say ‘not every lawmaker’ who we really mean is Democratic congressman Jamie Raskin, who had this to say […]

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Calm in real life but demons on court - Medvedev runs out of chances

Daniil Medvedev once said you would need to knock on his hotel door at 6am for seven days in a row to make him angry - but his China Open disqualification was no surprise.

What’s the quickest way to make a bad first impression? – 17 mannerisms that will make people hate you instantly

You only get one chance to make a first impression, so it’s a good idea to make it a positive one. If smiling and being attentive doesn’t come naturally to you in the moment, the least you can do is avoid some common blunders. Luckily u/Aromatic-Ad3000 has highlighted the biggest mistakes by putting this question […]

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Someone mocked people who get their laptops out at the airport and the fury it prompted among these very busy travellers was simply brilliant

Here’s a rather fabulous thing that that started with a funny observation and ended in an escalating ball of eye-bulging fury. And it doesn’t get much better than that. So here is @feelingsplain with their totally on-point observation about people who get their laptops out at the airport. Specifically, the airport bar. Got your laptop […]

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Former German spy chief arrested for espionage and treason

August Hanning is accused of obtaining classified information for a foreign power.

People have been sharing the ‘most frugal’ acts they’ve ever witnessed – 22 examples of epic stinginess

Being a bit frugal is no bad thing, as anyone lucky enough to have some savings in the bank will tell you. However, when being careful tips over into being genuinely tightfisted, the virtue of counting the pennies becomes altogether less attractive. Over on the AskUK subreddit, user cactusdan94 asked this… ‘Whats the most stingy/frugal […]

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25 Funniest Threads Posts to Give Your Day a Lift

Happy Tuesday, if that’s even a thing. It’s happy for us, at least, because we’ve had the pleasure of scrolling through Threads for funny stuff, and that’s a pretty good way to pass the time. If you’re not on Threads, perhaps some of these will tempt you over. If you are, please show your favourites […]

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Alleged Iranian spy wanted £150,000 to 'finish off' journalist, court hears

An alleged member of an Iranian spy ring operating in the UK wanted £150,000 to "finish off" a journalist, a court has heard.

Shadow chancellor Andrew Griffiths’ humiliating end to his conference speech is the funniest Tory exit since Liz Truss

To the Conservative Party gathering in Birmingham – no, stick with us, please! – where it’s fair to say that shadow chancellor Andrew Griffiths didn’t exactly make a splash with his barely-anticipated conference speech. But while the content of whatever the hell he had to say basically sank without trace … We’re actually just a […]

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Has ASOS been 'hacked'? Customers panic over app notification threat – 'we will leak it'

Dozens of Asos customers have posted on social media after the online fashion giant's app sent a message saying it had been "fully compromised" with a threat that they "will leak it"

Karoline Leavitt is joining Fox News, in case you were wondering what to nominate for Least Surprising Development of the Week

It’s been a year of real change for former White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. In May she gave birth to her second child, before returning to the lectern just eleven weeks later, full of enthusiasm for her busy schedule of gaslighting the press pack with tales of Trump’s successes and general greatness. Karoline is […]

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Queen Elizabeth's furious row with Prince William where she 'tore a strip off him'

According to a former lady-in-waiting to Princess Margaret, there was one famous occasion where Prince William was given a strict telling off by his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II

This Trump fan was asked for one good thing he’d done in his second term and it’s like the essence of Maga in 37 seconds flat

To the United States now, where Davram Stiefler of The Good Liars was keen to know from this Trump supporter one good thing he’d done in his second term in office. Just one positive change – anything! – and it was like the essence of Maga in 37 seconds flat (watch to the end. Seriously). […]

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Emergency steps plague preppers are taking if Russia's outbreak spreads

UK Preppers are discussing preparations amid unconfirmed plague reports in Russia following the death of a 28-year-old lab worker

Krishnan Guru-Murthy’s 19-word takedown of Helen Whately was so good it was basically Mrs Merton-esque

We like a bit of Krishnan Guru-Murthy on these pages, the Channel 4 News man having an uncanny ability to cut to the chase in a way that is rare among TV news anchors. And this is right up there with his very best, a 19-word takedown of Conservative – Google, Google – shadow secretary […]

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Asylum seeker said 'I should kill you' as he stabbed man seven times in street

Brear Hassan, 32, was jailed for nearly five years after stabbing Erdalan Ali seven times in the head and body on Babington Road in Birmingham

We're saving £100 a month for our kids but they won't get it until they're 57

Why a growing number of parents are opening pensions for their children.

Watch Mark Francois hit peak question avoidance when Tom Swarbrick tried to pin him down on Tory childcare policy

Mark Francois is a curious creature. The Tories’ Shadow Defence Secretary has been such a figure of ridicule, over the years, that you’d think he’d have sailed off into the sunset to give lectures on the correct way to hang a Union Flag, or life in the Territorial Army. But no. The former European Research […]

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LIV Golf secures potential $300m investment

LIV Golf secures a possible $300m in financing from BC Partners Credit in order to emerge from restructuring before the 2027 season.

Robert De Niro’s NSFW message to Trump was already amazing, but it was made so much better by how much it riled the Maga cultists

It’s exactly four weeks to the Midterm elections in the US. While Donald Trump’s position isn’t up for grabs, despite what he might say at his rallies, if Republicans lose the House and Senate, he will be a lame duck president. Trump’s pitch for the midterms: “Pretend I’m running, please. If we don’t win, they’ll […]

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Owner, businessman & player: Messi has big plans as a golden era ends

Lionel Messi's Argentina career will end in a friendly against Benin. BBC Sport looks at what is next for the 39-year-old.

Student admits murder in 'kill room' modelled on TV drama

A forensics student who was obsessed with US TV drama Dexter has pleaded guilty to murdering a sex worker in a "kill room" set up inside an Airbnb.

Dad who demolished half a semi-detached house then fled UK defends 'nightmare' move

A man who tore down half a semi-detached house before moving abroad has blamed council delays and safety guidance, while his ex-neighbour reports severe damage to his home

UK could build Britannia Shield drone and missile system to stop Russian WW3 attack

An 'impenetrable' defence system could be built to stop rogue nations like Russia and Iran attacking the UK from the skies under plans announced by the Conservative Party

Labour and Tory war over rival Bayeux Tapestries featuring Daily Star lettuce

Labour and the Conservatives have clashed over parody versions of the Bayeux Tapestry, with Labour mocking the Tories' AI-generated artwork using the Daily Star lettuce

Everyone wants to be a nerd as they are 'straight-up hot' on dating sites, poll finds

The word used to be seen as an insult but now brains are the new brawn and nerds are 'in' with scammers even trying to fake geek-hood to impress dates

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor instructed not to use King’s money to pay for legal action

The former prince is taking police who nicked him on his birthday to court alleging their search warrants were illegal

Leeds Bradford Airport could 'shutdown for 2 days next week 'as strike action announced

Leeds Bradford Airport could be set to be shut next weekend from Friday morning as almost 130 workers are expected to walk out in a dispute over pay, Unite warns

Cardiff Half Marathon runner dies during event as organisers release statement

A runner has died during the Cardiff Half Marathon, one of the biggest events in the UK, with organisers confirming the tragic news in a statement

London power cut shuts down major travel hub as 32 postcodes hit by electricity outage

Parts of London were hit by a major power outage that has caused travel disruption and issues for both homes and businesses following an electricity issues across 32 postcodes

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor taking legal action against police after birthday raid

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is taking legal action against Thames Valley Police following the raid and his arrest on his birthday, with a private High Court hearing to take place later this week

Body of missing 11-year-old girl found dead in park as police 'increase presence'

Police have found a body in the search for a missing 11-year-old girl who disappeared last night as West Mercia Police have confirmed an “increased presence” while they investigate the area

TalkTalk rescued out from collapse in huge deal as message issued to 2.5m customers

BT said it has agreed a deal to buy TalkTalk and its wholesale business PlatformX Communications out of administration to rescue the telecoms group from collapse

Kate Middleton's stark three word belief about Prince Harry lays bare true feelings

The Princess of Wales and the Duke of Sussex used to have a close friendship but now Kate, along with husband William, is said to be keen to avoid any "drama" surround the return of Harry and Meghan

Air fryer is now the UK's most-used cooking appliance

A new poll has found that the air fryer is now the most-used cooking appliance in the UK, with 64% of people using it more often than their conventional cooker

Baby killer Lucy Letby comforted by negligent mum Constance Marten in priosn

Lucy Letby fears her bid to clear her name is beginning to unravel and has been spending lots of time with fellow inmate Constance Marten

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