The government is expected to detail how local leaders will be able to impose levies on overnight stays.
Published on: Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:17:03 (Source: BBC News)The retailer launches the service four years after making its first foray into internet shopping.
Published on: Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:15:28 (Source: BBC News)The US president has said every American will get $5,000 (£3,700) if the Republican Party wins November's midterms.
Published on: Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:12:32 (Source: BBC News)Volunteers were targeted online after it assisted in the rescue of people crossing the Channel on Sunday.
Published on: Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:12:21 (Source: BBC News)Defending champions the Seattle Seahawks come from behind to beat the New England Patriots 13-10 in the opening game of the NFL season.
Published on: Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:09:21 (Source: BBC News)Speaking at a party convention, the US president gave no details on how the plan would work or where the money would come from.
Published on: Thu, 10 Sep 2026 06:56:38 (Source: BBC News)There’s a lot of misinformation and disinformation relating to the Iran-US war – much of it, bizarrely, coming directly from the Orange Man-baby in the White House. Trump posts AI slop with the caption, “Kharg Island being blown to smithereens!!!” pic.twitter.com/HVTF9xFC6B — Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) August 31, 2026 Obviously, much of it is quite obviously […]
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Published on: Thu, 10 Sep 2026 06:46:07 (Source: The Poke)The NFL has so far played regular-season games in seven international countries but this week's trip to Australia represents a new frontier for the USA's biggest sports league.
Published on: Thu, 10 Sep 2026 06:36:59 (Source: BBC News)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.
Published on: Thu, 10 Sep 2026 06:00:00 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Jennifer Dooley, who was engaged to boxer Ricky Hatton, has spoken for the first time since his death about how she feared he'd never grow old
Published on: Thu, 10 Sep 2026 06:00:00 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Ian Brady and Myra Hindley were responsible for the Moors Murders, killing five children in the 1960s – Hindley's own confession details the chilling story behind their first victim, Pauline Reade
Published on: Thu, 10 Sep 2026 06:00:00 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Steve Potts survived the 1980 Tenerife Dan Air crash by one last minute decision, and two IRA bombings. If he had made three slightly different decisions any one of these incidents would mean he was not here today.
Published on: Thu, 10 Sep 2026 06:00:00 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)In the latest ‘We only object to illegal immigration’ news, a crowd of balaclava-clad demonstrators rocked up to Portsmouth’s Marriott Hotel after someone spotted young brown men arriving by coach. With no justification or information other than the colour of these men’s skin, the mob remained outside the hotel until a local Reform councillor informed […]
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Published on: Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:57:10 (Source: The Poke)At least five people have been killed and more than 80 are missing after a fire on a passenger ferry off the western Philippines.
Published on: Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:40:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)After F1’s explosion in popularity away from its European heartland the sport is coming home. Why Madrid? Because it is beautiful… and has a very big expo centre on the outskirts.
Published on: Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:21:13 (Source: BBC News)Nat and Nik Fraser-Edwards want a change in the law so once an embryo has been made, a donor can't withdraw consent.
Published on: Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:11:04 (Source: BBC News)Cancer care has got worse since the government announced plans to speed up waiting times and save more lives, BBC analysis shows.
Published on: Thu, 10 Sep 2026 04:52:21 (Source: BBC News)In shocking news, it seems that Nigel Farage has taken some time off from his tireless work for the constituents of Clacton to go on a jaunt to Washington DC, where he’s taking part in celebrations of the anniversary of the launch of GB News in the US. Gasps all round, eh? – Re-elected MP […]
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Published on: Thu, 10 Sep 2026 04:52:08 (Source: The Poke)The new models can travel at speeds of up to 300mph, faster than Ukraine's air defence interceptors.
Published on: Thu, 10 Sep 2026 04:43:54 (Source: BBC News)The US president covered many of the subjects he has returned to time and again - with a few surprises thrown in.
Published on: Thu, 10 Sep 2026 04:07:44 (Source: BBC News)Thursday's front pages are dominated by a police investigation into Reform UK and UK airport chaos.
Published on: Thu, 10 Sep 2026 04:02:13 (Source: BBC News)Climate change and the rising influence of El Niño saw August reach the record for warmest month.
Published on: Thu, 10 Sep 2026 02:05:47 (Source: BBC News)The technology will soon be routinely used within the NHS, MHRA chief Lawrence Tallon tells the BBC.
Published on: Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:48:35 (Source: BBC News)Pharmacies in England will soon offer treatments for a total of 12 common conditions which save people going to their GP first.
Published on: Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:01:35 (Source: BBC News)Menstrual cycles are highly individual, making blanket advice found on social media difficult to apply, researchers say.
Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:22:05 (Source: BBC News)AI agents went on an uncontrolled hacking spree, leaving some in the industry worried
Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:17:33 (Source: BBC News)After saying he was "very sad" at the lack of a contract offer from Liverpool, Alexis Mac Allister proved his worth against Atletico Madrid.
Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:12:27 (Source: BBC News)Coco Gauff saves two match points to beat Mirra Andreeva and set up a US Open semi-final against incoming world number one Elena Rybakina.
Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:11:46 (Source: BBC News)What makes someone stand out in a crowded workplace? Six business leaders tell us what they look for.
Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:02:20 (Source: BBC News)The prince's new project aims to use the reach of sport to raise awareness about suicide and to show people the help available in a crisis.
Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:00:23 (Source: BBC News)Another Arsenal win, another Martin Odegaard goal - the Gunners captain looks back to his best, writes Phil McNulty.
Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 22:35:51 (Source: BBC News)The LA Rams will face the San Francisco 49ers in the first regular season American football game to be played Down Under.
Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 22:29:13 (Source: BBC News)BBC's Middle East Correspondent Lucy Williamson visits the Palestinian community of Khan al Ahmar in the so-called E1 area, and the neighbouring Israeli settlement of Maale Admumim.
Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 22:17:22 (Source: BBC News)Alexis Mac Allister scores an emphatic winner as Liverpool began their Champions League campaign with a win over Atletico Madrid at Anfield.
Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:07:13 (Source: BBC News)The investigation, which follows a broadcast by Channel 4 News, is being folded into the inquiry that has been under way into other donations.
Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:22:00 (Source: BBC News)Future series will no longer be broadcast on BBC Three as the show moves to a streaming platform owned by its production company.
Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:16:38 (Source: BBC News)Apple has unveiled its first foldable iPhone at the company's annual launch event in California.
Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:08:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)Apple showed off at an event the first major design change to the iPhone in almost 20 years.
Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:00:33 (Source: BBC News)The Green Party has proposed a five-point plan to curb the power of tech giants after industry insiders warned that artificial intelligence could pose an existential risk to humanity.
Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:30:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)The St Leger has been hailed as “the most iconic race in the country” as it celebrates an incredible 250 years from Thursday. Doncaster Central MP Sally Jameson said the racing spectacular remains a source of huge pride for the city and a vital boost for its pubs, hotels, restaurants and shops.
Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:18:02 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Lifeboat crew member wrongly identified as having helped small boat migrants speaks to BBC Verify.
Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:33:27 (Source: BBC News)August was the world's joint hottest month ever recorded - at 1.65C above pre-industrial times, according to scientists.
Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:03:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)What counter-measures has Israel taken against the UK?
Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:13:00 (Source: BBC News)People gather at a hotel as Pakistan's under-16 cricket team are wrongly identified as migrants.
Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:48:12 (Source: BBC News)Cat owners know what they’re getting into the moment they bring the furball home. Hardly no attention almost all of the time. But also unrelenting attention at the least convenient times. Early morning face sits and middle of the night bathroom trippings will haunt the cat owner for the entirety of their time together. The […]
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Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:10:21 (Source: The Poke)Reform voters are worried about everything falling apart, but right wing politicians are not, calling each other sell outs and "boring"
Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:04:09 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)The funeral service for Pc Matthew Blades, who lost his life on duty with colleague Pc Tom Clough in the horror A66 crash, saw hundreds line the streets as police officers from every UK force were represented
Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:01:33 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)More than two-thirds of children have regularly seen content telling them how to look, dress and behave - and which careers and interests to pursue, according to research.
Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:10:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)Despite fervently believing we’re intelligent and autonomous beings, the truth is that, for the most part, we move through life thinking and doing the same thing as everyone else. Just because that’s how it’s always been done. So when we witness somebody stepping outside of what’s expected and making a completely maverick move, it can […]
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Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:09:33 (Source: The Poke)The 25th anniversary of the horrific World Trade Center terrorist attack is this Friday. New York City has already started honoring the people it lost and the heroes who did everything they could to help in the moment. Here is one of the many heroes from that devastating day. That man’s name was Welles Crowther […]
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Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:57:06 (Source: The Poke)Prince George has started at Eton College, and his parents, Prince William and Princess Kate, were there to support him on his first day; however, his father is reported to have ended up in an "unlikely fight"
Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:15:49 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Those in the know say the new "clarification" from King Charles is a "royal slapdown" and likely to cause offence to Harry and Meghan, just weeks after they returned to UK shores.
Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:13:56 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)We love pretty much everything Dylan Moran does, from Black Books to his brilliant stand-up and everything in between. And that includes this fabulous rant from back in the day – turns out it’s eight years (heck) back in the day – about the state of the state of the nation and the way we […]
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Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:59:01 (Source: The Poke)Andrew Savage - who ran a million-pound cocaine supply network - was captured after using his top secret burner mobile to call police and report a burglary
Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:46:50 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)We cross now to the fascinating mathematical field of topology, or rubber-sheet geometry – the study of properties that remain constant under multi-dimensional changes to an object. What we’re going to show you isn’t a Royal Institution Christmas lecture, or even a Ted Talk. It’s actualy a very handy life hack. Feast your eyes on […]
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Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:26:30 (Source: The Poke)There’s no doubt that splurging money is fun, as anyone who has ever let themselves go a bit wild in an M&S food hall will know. However, there is a point where spending stops being gratifying and suddenly becomes highly regrettable. The exact threshold varies from person to person, but for SeaElk333, who posted the […]
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Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:23:00 (Source: The Poke)Prince George attended his first day at Eton College on Tuesday (8th September), and one subtle gesture his mum, Kate Middleton, made at the school has got people talking
Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:05:56 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)We feature no end of comebacks, takedowns, slapdowns – call them what you will! – on these pages, and most entertaining and supremely satisfying they are too. Well, most of the time. So what better place to round up 27 of our all-time favourites that all deserve a place in the hall of fame devoted […]
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Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:01:46 (Source: The Poke)There is a more than 10% chance that "AI could kill all humans" in the next decade, according to a top safety researcher at Anthropic.
Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:43:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)There was an interesting discussion on James O’Brien’s LBC show on Tuesday about face coverings and the difficulty of banning far-right protestors from wearing them. There was also a moment when the LBC man touched on why these people wear them in the first place and he could only think of two, neither of them […]
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Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:31:28 (Source: The Poke)Tom Daley has unveiled a giant Shaun the Sheep tapestry at London's Natural History Museum, ahead of the release of Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom.
Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:26:01 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)A video originally shared by Chinese student Jack Lu, who is studying Medicine in Glasgow, with the words ‘Racial abuse on a First Bus service in Glasgow AGAIN.’, has gone wildly viral. The star of the incident is a feisty Scotswoman who stepped in to defend Jack from a drunken bigot who was subjecting him […]
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Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:42:14 (Source: The Poke)To the studios of LBC where breakfast presenter Nick Ferrari has been thinking about asylum seekers in the wake of those terrifying far-right protests in the south of England this week. Many of those protestors aren’t happy with the good people of the RNLI doing their bit to safeguard people’s lives, or as Ferrari put […]
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Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:42:07 (Source: The Poke)To the studios of GB News – no, stick with us – where one-time Apprentice contestant turned GB News presenter Michelle Dewberry is fed up with ordinary, decent folk being labelled ‘far right’. Ordinary, decent folk with a fondness for going out in the middle of the night wearing balaclavas and sitting in the middle […]
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Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:58:34 (Source: The Poke)Threatening messages were posted on social media targeting Calderglen High School in East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire, with an anonymous account on X claiming to have planted explosives — police searched the grounds and found nothing of concern
Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:55:07 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)You will no doubt have seen elsewhere Donald Trump’s latest fantasy of what happened to him in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks 25 years ago. But just in case … Trump claims he was basically lifted out of the rubble on 9/11: “Two fireman, big strong guys, they grabbed me under the arms — […]
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Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:45:22 (Source: The Poke)Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's surprise return to the UK has "overshadowed" Prince George's first day at Eton College, according to royal expert Phil Dampier, who said King Charles's letter was a "warning shot"
Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:24:38 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Donald Trump has spent most of his second term trolling Canada. He’s referred to them as the 51st state of the US, repeatedly called their prime ministers ‘Governor’, imposed massive tariffs on them, and posted meme after meme on Truth Social, mocking them. It’s no surprise, then, that Canada’s elbows are up, and they’ve set […]
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Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:17:36 (Source: The Poke)Martin Rolfe, chief executive of air traffic controller Nats, said there will be a “very, very thorough investigation” into the technical problem that caused major flight as he weighed in on cyber attack rumours
Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:14:45 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)A major drill to mobilise a UK military reserve of 95,000 veterans is being planned for next year as WW3 preparedness fears rise over potential conflict with Russia by 2030
Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:00:29 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Nigel Farage has been wanging on about what he’d do in his first 100 days as prime minister – an increasingly unlikely scenario – and it’s all looking a bit Trumpian. Farage says he would declare a stae of national emergency on day One That would give him unfettered power without challenge LET THAT SINK […]
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Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 06:54:45 (Source: The Poke)Prince Harry has returned to the UK with Meghan Markle and their two children but tensions between him and Prince William are not believed to have cooled
Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 06:00:00 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)It’s Wednesday, which means we’ll hit the halfway mark of the working week today, as well as teetering on the brink of the slide into the weekend. To celebrate, we’re sharing the 25 funniest things we’ve spotted on Bluesky in the past seven days. There’s something for everyone. Let’s dive right in. 1. Didn’t realize […]
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Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:18:42 (Source: The Poke)Since the 9/11 attack 25 years ago, Donald Trump has made a number of claims about his own response to the atrocity. He has stated that he sent hundreds of construction workers to help, and that he also went to the site shortly afterwards to offer his assistance. Both of those accounts, along with his […]
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Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:27:51 (Source: The Poke)Sir David was crowned TV presenter of the year, but it was the 100-year-old's impassioned speech read out on his behalf that struck a chord with viewers
Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:50:12 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)A new study has found that many of those supporting loved ones with chronic health conditions struggle with their own mental health as a result
Published on: Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:57:31 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Over 50s are being urged to up their fibre intake as only one in three know whether they're getting enough
Published on: Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:31:08 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)A campaign is urging Brits to make 'mindful choices' to cut water use, with young adults using more than any other generation.
Published on: Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:09:34 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Meghan Markle has been strongly tipped to star in Netflix hit The Gentlemen after her return to the UK - but one of the show's stars doesn't sound too keen on the possibility
Published on: Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:06:18 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Brits are being urged to fall in love with sharks as boffins launch a £1million mission to protect them. Scientists insist the fearsome fish swimming around our shores are actually “beautiful animals” and are a far cry from the man-eating monsters in Jaws.
Published on: Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:49:55 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Ffion Price has put in place rape alarms after a man refused to wear a towel and got an erection whilst she was working.
Published on: Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:30:30 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Experts have revealed the different food items and kit we should be storing as the deadly weather event ramps up - with wetter and stormier conditions expected this winter
Published on: Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:18:09 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Magas desperately want to believe that their fearless leader has their best interests at heart. A major part of Donald Trump’s campaign focused on making sure illegal immigrants couldn’t take jobs away from deserving Americans. He also says he wants to bring back factories. Unfortunately, these priorities have taken a back seat to waging war […]
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Published on: Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:58:48 (Source: The Poke)And will Trump succeed in limiting mail-in voting before the midterms?
Published on: Mon, 07 Sep 2026 18:15:00 (Source: BBC News)Dolly Parton's death sparked an huge outpouring of love - why did she mean so much?
Published on: Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:00:00 (Source: BBC News)Making pop history. Priceless footage tells the true story of a real 80s culture shock
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