I have a dream. And in that dream, Donald Trump shuts the hell up for just one second so I can catch my breath. But until then, the big orange man keeps talking and what comes out is some of the most outrageous nonsense ever shared in front of a microphone. The President’s latest demented […]
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Published on: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:53:35 (Source: The Poke)There’s certainly no shortage of influencers trying to get free or discounted stuff in exchange for that well-known currency – exposure. One of them, Antonio Malik, @antonio_eats_la, sent a message to Corner 17 in St. Louis, trying to get a $100 discount, and this is how that panned out. Not only did Corner 17’s owner, […]
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Published on: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:33:58 (Source: The Poke)This story will make greater waves in the UK than in the US, which for Donald Trump is an opportunity for leverage, Joe Inwood writes.
Published on: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:26:07 (Source: BBC News)Former New Zealand all-rounder Doug Bracewell has admitted using cocaine after the first day of Essex's final County Championship match last year.
Published on: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:22:37 (Source: BBC News)In June 2025 MPs backed the legislation but now it has run out of time to become law.
Published on: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:16:18 (Source: BBC News)The UK is a country with an enormously long history, which means that we end up mainly learning about the big hitting events, like the Battle of Hastings, the Industrial Revolution and World War II. But what about the more obscure but still fascinating things that have almost been forgotten? Over on the AskUK subreddit, […]
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Published on: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:09:56 (Source: The Poke)Gianluca Prestianni is given a six-game ban by Uefa for homophobic conduct during Benfica's Champions League knockout play-off match with Real Madrid in February.
Published on: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:53:42 (Source: BBC News)Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni has been banned for six matches by UEFA for homophobic conduct towards Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior during a Champions League match, with three of those suspended for a two-year period.
Published on: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:51:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)British woman Wendy Duffy, 56, flew to the Pegasos clinic in Switzerland to end her life following the tragic loss of her only son Marcus four years ago - she is without a terminal illness
Published on: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:42:51 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)There’s nothing so mundane that the brilliant Jimmy Rees can’t tease out the absurdity of it to amazing comedic effect. In this edition of The Guy Who Decides, he becomes the spokesperson for cycling – and his own long-suffering assistant. “What happens on busy roads?” “Drivers of cars will lose their minds because they get […]
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Published on: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:24:21 (Source: The Poke)An internal Pentagon document reportedly raised the prospect of a change in position in retaliation for the UK not joining the Iran war.
Published on: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:20:55 (Source: BBC News)A 92-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering an 87-year-old woman.
Published on: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:15:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)Three men and a teenage boy appear at the Old Bailey over a fire that destroyed charity ambulances.
Published on: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:04:55 (Source: BBC News)The Turkish Grand Prix will return to the Formula 1 calendar in 2027 for the first time in six years.
Published on: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:00:35 (Source: BBC News)Millwall have received an apology after the club's badge featured in a children's booklet intended to "illustrate the historic problem of racism within football".
Published on: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:57:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)More than 70,000 UK drivers have been issued fines for using their mobile phone behind the wheel over the past three years, with Greater Manchester Police issuing the most penalties
Published on: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:55:53 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)The Israeli prime minister says he is "in excellent physical condition" after having a malignant tumour removed.
Published on: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:49:29 (Source: BBC News)The former boss of HIV Scotland has admitted embezzling £5,000 from the charity during his time as chief executive.
Published on: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:48:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)After the carcasses of 10 wolves were found last week, another eight have been found in recent days.
Published on: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:47:39 (Source: BBC News)Research shows nearly half of runners admit they don't count a run if they haven't tracked it on a fitness device
Published on: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:47:31 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Ellie Crampsie was caught with about £150,000 of the class B drug after arriving at Edinburgh Airport from Thailand.
Published on: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:40:16 (Source: BBC News)There’s no doubt that Britain is a unique place. From morris dancing to hun culture to places with names like Bishop’s Itchington, we have a wealth of weirdnesses to be proud of. However, to an outsider it can be understandably confusing, even the things that to us natives seem incredibly banal. Over on the AskUK […]
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Published on: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:36:58 (Source: The Poke)Daily Telegraph columnist Allison Pearson is bringing legal action against the Essex force.
Published on: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:36:12 (Source: BBC News)We’ve featured no end of idiot men on these pages being given exactly the treatment they deserve, and this one is from the very top drawer. Except in this case, ‘idiot men’ doesn’t even begin to cover it. It’s someone called Tamira who went viral back in the day after they shared a long exchange […]
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Published on: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:13:47 (Source: The Poke)We all like to exaggerate a little from time to time, talking up our achievements to make ourselves seem more impressive. However, some people take it so far into the realms of fantasy that it becomes embarrassing for everyone. Over on the AskUK subreddit, user Woody-Pieface asked ‘What is the best ‘Jay from Inbetweeners’ level […]
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Published on: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:04:07 (Source: The Poke)Airlines are putting up prices and cancelling flights in response to higher jet fuel prices.
Published on: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:01:58 (Source: BBC News)Jamie Bigg, known as Giant, says his departure "wasn't a decision I made".
Published on: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:49:48 (Source: BBC News)Mention the Falklands War and dig up the issue of America's support over them and something deep inside the British psyche goes off like a landmine.
Published on: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:33:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)An NHS doctor has appeared in court charged with inviting support for Hamas, including an allegation that she posted a message to "free the world from Jewish supremacy" on social media.
Published on: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:29:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)An internal Pentagon email reportedly outlines options to punish allies over a perceived lack of support for Iran war.
Published on: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:14:37 (Source: BBC News)Turns out Americans know Britain even less than we thought hey did. We don’t mean all Americans, obviously, just the Maga bit. And when we say the Maga bit, what we really mean is Chloe Trapanotto, a journalist for American conservative news website and much else besides Th Daily Wire. They were quizzed by journalist […]
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Published on: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:11:51 (Source: The Poke)Professor Sir Rory Collins said he was "angry" and "upset" about the incident, as both the bank's boss and a participant.
Published on: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:00:42 (Source: BBC News)Michael Mullins, 56, was cycling home from his school when he was hit by a car.
Published on: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:54:14 (Source: BBC News)Is it just us or do these Fridays seem to be coming around much faster these days? It seems like no more than a couple of days since we last spread our collection of favourite tweets before you, and here we are again – just a website, standing in front of a reader, asking them […]
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Published on: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:50:05 (Source: The Poke)There was significant damage in Enid, a city of about 50,000 people, according to local reports.
Published on: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:49:40 (Source: BBC News)A man has been charged with murder after a headteacher was knocked off his bike.
Published on: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:38:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)The US and Iran's rival blockades of the Strait of Hormuz have become a "test of wills", says Lyse Doucet.
Published on: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:26:14 (Source: BBC News)BBC sports editor Dan Roan examines how Gary Lineker and Gary Neville became two of the biggest players in a rapidly changing media industry.
Published on: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:21:26 (Source: BBC News)BBC sports editor Dan Roan examines how Gary Lineker and Gary Neville became two of the biggest players in a rapidly changing media industry.
Published on: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:21:26 (Source: BBC News)It is unusual for a senior figure at the Bank to be so forthright on market movements.
Published on: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:03:21 (Source: BBC News)It can be tricky getting a home to look properly balanced and aesthetically pleasing, which is why rich people tend to pay someone else to do all that stuff for them – alongside finding ways they can avoid paying tax, apparently. We’re not even talking about feng shui, it’s just a question of it not […]
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Published on: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:50:24 (Source: The Poke)A transgender prisoner has been charged with sexually assaulting a fellow inmate at a Scottish jail.
Published on: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:48:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)Donald Trump’s war on Iran isn’t going entirely to plan, as no-one anywhere needs reminding. We know this because he doesn’t appear to actually have a plan. Not only that, it’s already taking longer than Trump had promised the American people with basically no end in sight. Great work, Mr President! So it was only […]
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Published on: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:32:17 (Source: The Poke)To the United States – where else? – where Donald Trump’s administration stumbles from one crisis – invariably of its own making – to the next. It got people wondering who Trump is going to fire next – well, someone’s got to take the blame, right? – and it was a question put to our […]
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Published on: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:14:16 (Source: The Poke)Adulthood is a strange and capricious place. Even when you think you’ve got everything figured out, it can turn around and surprise you in the most puzzling ways. Deep down, most people know this. It can be infuriating though because nobody pre-warns you about these pitfalls. This prompted PracticeHistorical82 to give people a heads up […]
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Published on: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:07:05 (Source: The Poke)Victims tell how Steve Figg left their homes – and relationships – on the verge of collapse.
Published on: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:53:22 (Source: BBC News)The leader of a self-styled "African tribe" that set up camp in the Scottish Borders has been deported from the UK, the Home Office has confirmed.
Published on: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:00:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)On Thursday, Donald Trump took time out of his busy schedule of falling asleep in the Oval Office, giving lucrative government contracts to his own children, and rescuing AI-generated women, to post what must be the least self-aware thing a human has ever said. Either that or he’s in a long-running comedy bit and he’s […]
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Published on: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:42:41 (Source: The Poke)The US president's comments come ahead of a state visit from King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
Published on: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:26:01 (Source: BBC News)Christopher Joell-Deshields was fired from Pride in London following an investigation into his conduct.
Published on: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:58:29 (Source: BBC News)Wednesday was Earth Day, with this year’s theme of ‘Our Power, Our Planet’ intended to inspire people to collective action to push through a transition to green energy. While some people marked the occasion by planting trees and flowers, meeting in groups to carry out clean-ups of public spaces, and organising clothing swaps to discourage […]
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Published on: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:55:08 (Source: The Poke)Will it be Manchester City or Arsenal for the Premier League title? BBC Sport gets pundits, reporters and fans to predict each of their remaining fixtures - and who will win the league.
Published on: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:48:11 (Source: BBC News)Officials say the restrictions are for public safety, but businesses and the public are feeling the impact.
Published on: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:00:29 (Source: BBC News)The revelations intensify concerns about repeated police decisions not to investigate 2015 trafficking claims.
Published on: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:00:03 (Source: BBC News)We’re used to Donald Trump’s Truth Social rants, by now, but a recent ‘truth’ he shared may be the longest one he’s posted so far, and that’s definitely not a good sign. Here’s how it looked on his page. The typo-ridden text was copied from Savage Nation, the deranged musings of the far right political […]
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Published on: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:42:27 (Source: The Poke)Joe Elias contacted BBC Verify following reports that his village was among several destroyed by Israeli forces.
Published on: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:58:42 (Source: BBC News)Some young attendees say the event demonstrated a more inclusive French culture taking shape.
Published on: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:34:04 (Source: BBC News)Sergio Aguiar and David Stancombe run the London Marathon together in memory of Alice and Elsie.
Published on: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:18:40 (Source: BBC News)Beatles star reveals all about his new country album, being a Sir and coming up with the phrase A Hard Day's Night.
Published on: Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:05:11 (Source: BBC News)A man has been jailed for life with a minimum term of nearly 14 years after the religiously aggravated rape of a Sikh woman.
Published on: Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:01:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)David Sharp was convicted of rape and indecent assault following a DNA cold case review by West Yorkshire Police, nearly five decades after he attacked a woman
Published on: Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:49:33 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Kofi Offeh, who called himself King Atehene and led the self-styled 'Kingdom of Kubala', has been deported back to Ghana after a Scotland immigration case that saw his group evicted from a Scottish Borders woodland
Published on: Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:07:55 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)The president talks to Americast’s Sarah Smith about Starmer, the King and Iran.
Published on: Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:51:00 (Source: BBC News)Do Labour MPs feel Starmer can recover from the Mandelson saga?
Published on: Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:41:00 (Source: BBC News)A coroner found that the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust failed to inform Poppy Lomas's mother of the risks involved in a home birth
Published on: Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:53:08 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Surrey Police have said they are “confident there was no offence” following an investigation into an alleged rape outside a church in Epsom that sparked protests
Published on: Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:19:36 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)A former royal protection officer claims Andrew Mountbatten Windsor's security team didn't know Jeffrey Epstein was a sex offender during an infamous New York visit
Published on: Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:11:24 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)An Egyptian fugitive wanted for murder entered the UK on a small boat before gang-raping a woman on Brighton beach as he and his accomplices now face deportation
Published on: Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:00:36 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
Published on: Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:48:33 (Source: BBC News)If you’ve been waiting for RFK Jr. ASMR, have we got a treat for you. The man who’s voice sounds like a gargling garbage disposal was caught on a hot mic during his senate hearing. It appears just breathing for the head of HHS was enough to cut through the question being asked in this […]
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Published on: Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:32:49 (Source: The Poke)When it comes to blaming other people for their problems, nobody does it better than the current White House. The most recent scapegoating moment came from Karoline Leavitt. The US Press Secretary was asked about bailing out fledgling Spirit Airlines which currently faces the very real threat of bankruptcy and is turning to the Trump […]
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Published on: Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:03:47 (Source: The Poke)Adam Hall, 43, was convicted of five counts of rape and seven counts of GBH with intent after deliberately infecting vulnerable men with HIV between 2016 and 2023. He 'set out to infect as many as he could'
Published on: Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:48:19 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Melanie Hill's daughter Evie had been playing down by the River Ogmore in Bridgend, South Wales., when she made the incredible find on April 10.
Published on: Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:32:49 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)A large emergency presence and a bomb disposal unit were spotted on Dixon Avenue in the Govanhill area on Thursday afternoon, with two pupils from Holyrood Secondary School reportedly injured
Published on: Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:31:55 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)The health of the American people is in the hands of a deranged conspiracy theorist. It’s dangerous for so many reasons it’s hard to keep track which one is the most detrimental to the public’s survival. In a normal world, when the head of Health and Human Services shows up for a hearing to defend […]
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Published on: Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:56:19 (Source: The Poke)The United States Press Secretary is supposed to be a conduit between the President and the American people. The role requires a deft communicator who can share the most important policies of the Oval Office. Prove that the Commander in Chief has the best interests of the American people in mind with every crucial decision. […]
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Published on: Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:25:06 (Source: The Poke)A new study has found the average amount of time UK adults spend outdoors each day, with one in five Brits rarely getting a full day outside – and it turns out your age makes a big difference
Published on: Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:36:51 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)From headaches to sore throats, new research shows Brits are avoiding seeking medical advice – but could be risking their health
Published on: Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:20:57 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)A new survey has rated the best places in the UK to head to for a bonk - with residents in one city lasting an impressive 29 minutes and 41 seconds
Published on: Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:07:22 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Hundreds of thousands of people have money waiting to be claimed
Published on: Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:16:36 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Nearly half of hopeful homeowners are taking on side hustles to raise a deposit — with some even considering “social media witch” gigs and flogging worn socks.
Published on: Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:00:00 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Sir Keir Starmer has addressed the nation as he marked St George’s Day after some MPs had called for the PM to resign following the scandal over Peter Mandelson
Published on: Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:36:30 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)The popular salad topper is being recalled due to a "possible presence of salmonella" and shoppers who have bought the Good4U Super Sprouts Super Greens are urged to return it to the store where it was bought
Published on: Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:17:34 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)EasyJet flight EZY3201 departed Edinburgh Airport bound for Tenerife but was diverted to London Gatwick Airport due to a welfare issue on board, with the airline confirming it plans to continue the journey
Published on: Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:41:38 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)US President Donald Trump is claiming victory after he has claimed that Iran has respected his request in stopping the executions of eight female protestors, as the country denies it was going to happen
Published on: Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:16:01 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Klaudia Zakrzewska, known as social media personality Klaudiaglam, remains in a 'critical condition' following a crash in Soho, as her mum has now issued a heartbreaking message to her followers
Published on: Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:57:22 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Horrifying CCTV footage has shown the moment a customer sitting a The Deli on Tonge Moor Road in Bolton was allegedly attacked by man reportedly carrying a knife
Published on: Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:08:08 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Brooke Wiggins, from Surrey, tragically died just days before her 13th birthday after being hit by a falling branch while she was playing on a rope swing that 'should have been removed'
Published on: Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:14:28 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Lufthansa is slashing its flights schedule as fuel costs double due to the Iran conflict, sparking fears of holiday chaos and calls for an emergency UK fuel plan
Published on: Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:06:14 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Puss teams up with a fellow thieving feline and Humpty Dumpty to go on an exciting quest.
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