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)Police say any mistakes were not missed opportunities to prevent the 2023 Nottingham attacks.
Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:07:00 (Source: BBC News)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)Fifteen-year-old JJ Gabriel has scored two magnificent goals in two Premier League 2 appearances for Manchester United - is he ready to make his senior debut
Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:58:38 (Source: BBC News)A litre of unleaded now costs 167.17p which is the biggest weekly increase since April, data shows.
Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:57:15 (Source: BBC News)It is the latest in a series of increasing warnings about the safety threat posed by artificial intelligence.
Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:46:43 (Source: BBC 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)The parents of Celeste Rivas Hernandez say execution "would be perfect" if D4vd is found guilty.
Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:58:48 (Source: BBC News)The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency had been given a target to reduce average wait times to seven weeks.
Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:55:11 (Source: BBC News)The driveway of the beach-front house collapsed on Tuesday morning, according to local authorities.
Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:49:08 (Source: BBC News)Brent crude - the global benchmark for prices - rises after the US hit five Iranian tankers on Tuesday
Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:47:39 (Source: BBC News)A body has been recovered during the search for a missing 15-year-old boy who was swept out to sea while on a family holiday.
Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:45:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky 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)The comedian received the Special Recognition prize at Tuesday night's awards.
Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:34:44 (Source: BBC News)The latest IT glitch to hit the UK air traffic control provider NATS has raised further searching questions over its systems and leadership.
Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:10:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)Carlos Alcaraz's US Open title defence is over after a dramatic five-set quarter-final loss to Ben Shelton which ends at 03:34 local time.
Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:03:44 (Source: BBC News)Carlos Alcaraz's US Open title defence is over after a dramatic five-set quarter-final loss to Ben Shelton which ends at 03:34 local time.
Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:03:44 (Source: BBC News)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)The US Open has seen its latest-ever finish to a match after Ben Shelton beat defending champion Carlos Alcaraz at a little after 3.30am on Wednesday.
Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:34:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)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)Flights are cancelled owing to air traffic control problems, so what are your rights if you're affected?
Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:04:14 (Source: BBC News)The critically endangered apes were found far from their natural habitat in the eastern Indian state of Odisha.
Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:44:20 (Source: BBC News)A man has been charged following the deaths of two cyclists in Kent.
Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:35:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)There is mounting concern over the impact of intensifying hostilities in the Middle East on the global economy, as oil prices topped $100 a barrel again.
Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:30:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)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)Denmark's foreign minister has criticised a "completely inappropriate" social post by Donald Trump appearing to show Greenland and Iceland as part of the US.
Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:01:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky 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)Women have beaten men in some high-profile endurance events in recent months - are they better suited to these challenges?
Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 06:27:02 (Source: BBC News)Women have beaten men in some high-profile endurance events in recent months - are they better suited to these challenges?
Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 06:27:02 (Source: BBC News)England head coach Steve Borthwick will have his contract extended past the 2028 Six Nations in a bid to avoid uncertainty over his future before and during next year's Rugby World Cup.
Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 06:23:43 (Source: BBC News)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)Since beginning his second term, the US president has said he wanted to use the word 'America' to rename a lake, a gulf and even a US state.
Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:39:16 (Source: BBC News)Drinking "very hot" drinks can increase the chances of developing oesophageal cancer, the largest study of its kind has warned.
Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:31:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)Annabelle Boucher wants the law changed after she paid thousands to divorce her coercive ex-husband.
Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:24:31 (Source: BBC 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)In an exclusive interview with BBC Sport, Max Verstappen talks about his new contract at Red Bull and much more.
Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:06:34 (Source: BBC News)Victims of cowboy builders describe how they were exploited with one couple left "scarred for life".
Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:00:30 (Source: BBC News)Four victims describe being targeted by criminals and then not being taken seriously by the authorities.
Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:59:08 (Source: BBC News)The US has revealed plans to outlaw imports of Canadian alcoholic drinks as part of an escalation of their trade war.
Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:44:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)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 lone juror who blocked the acquittal of Lindsay Clancy "admitted he had reasonable doubt", the jury's foreperson has said.
Published on: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:32:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)Steaming hot liquid can damage the cell lining on the way down to the stomach, experts say.
Published on: Tue, 08 Sep 2026 23:30:39 (Source: BBC News)A curious online row over this summer's heatwaves points to a wider - and worrying - shift in climate science.
Published on: Tue, 08 Sep 2026 23:11:52 (Source: BBC News)The upheaval in the military could shape the legacy of Trump's second term, writes the BBC's Tom Bateman.
Published on: Tue, 08 Sep 2026 23:11:41 (Source: BBC News)As the 25th anniversary approaches, the wait for the alleged mastermind of the attack to be put on trial goes on.
Published on: Tue, 08 Sep 2026 23:11:32 (Source: BBC News)For many young people making a will may not seem necessary, but here's why you shouldn't put it off.
Published on: Tue, 08 Sep 2026 23:04:17 (Source: BBC News)LIV Golf has filed for bankruptcy protection with at least $45m (£33m) owed to players, who will now have the option to leave.
Published on: Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:20:22 (Source: BBC 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)UK imposes sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
Published on: Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:55:00 (Source: BBC 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)London Heathrow and Gatwick Airports are currently facing major disruption with departures this afternoon after Air Traffic Control encountered technical issues
Published on: Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:49:09 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Being a ‘jack of all trades’ means being pretty good at a lot of things, but not an expert in any of them, and that probably sums how most of us think about ourselves up pretty well. But it’s not until we come across someone who is a genuine master of a particular skill that […]
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Published on: Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:45:33 (Source: The Poke)The President has a giant support staff that helps him handle his day-to-day responsibilities. Most presidents would treat that staff with the utmost respect for their sacrifice and dedication. Donald Trump is not most presidents. Look no further than his bizarre and supremely unpresidential behavior while returning to the White House from a long weekend […]
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Published on: Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:22:36 (Source: The Poke)The Northern Health and Social Care Trust has issued a statement following a Covid outbreak at Antrim Area Hospital in Northern Ireland, with enhanced infection prevention and control measures now successfully implemented
Published on: Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:50:37 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Olivia Eden - whose 63-year-old husband's children are all older than her - has revealed why she wouldn't want a man her own age anyway
Published on: Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:33:45 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Life changes at a very rapid pace nowadays, for good or ill, and things that we once thought permanent fixtures have started to disappear. They’ve been discussing this on the AskUK subreddit after PaddedValls posed this question… What do you think will die out with the next generation? Are private phone calls on the way […]
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Published on: Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:25:17 (Source: The Poke)A video showing a masked figure dressed as Michael Myers has been shared online after claims he chased a young mum and toddler, as well as others, in Batley, West Yorkshire
Published on: Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:19:11 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)It can feel like there’s a lot of pressure when you’re young. You’ve got to pick the right job, meet the right person, and build the foundations of your life, right? Well, maybe not. That’s because according to the findings of NanookZappa, it seems like your 20s are best spent screwing around. And we know […]
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Published on: Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:14:41 (Source: The Poke)Hobbies are the perfect way to unwind from the stresses of day-to-day life. But which ones should you embark on instead of doomscrolling for hours? Reddit user Londonvibe39 wanted to find out, but they wanted to avoid all of the obvious suggestions. Luckily the good people of r/AskReddit came to their rescue by answering their […]
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Published on: Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:14:10 (Source: The Poke)WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: Lewis Walker pleaded guilty to controlling or coercive behaviour at Liverpool Crown Court, admitting animal cruelty and domestic abuse spanning more than five years
Published on: Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:58:41 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Writer and Spectator journalist Adam Pollock will soon be welcoming a new baby girl into the world, and we wish him the very best. Naturally, as a first-time dad preparing for fatherhood, he’s already mapped out a foolproof strategy for parenting. His main priority seems to be ensuring that his daughter never becomes a ‘picky […]
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Published on: Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:47:24 (Source: The Poke)Getting injured is never fun, but the pain is amplified a thousand fold when you add to it the humiliation of having caused said injury yourself. They’ve been discussing the ways in which people have come a cropper due to their own foolishness on the AskUK subreddit after user Wonk_Majik shared their own experience… ‘What’s […]
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Published on: Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:25:18 (Source: The Poke)Kate Middleton and Prince William have been seen accompanying Prince George on his first day at the prestigious Eton College, where he now follows in his father and uncle's footsteps
Published on: Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:12:15 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Daily Star reporter Sian Hewitt spent three days witnessing all the strange and frankly bizarre goings-on at the Reform party conference
Published on: Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:51:47 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Police, fire and ambulance crews have all raced to the scene of a suspected house explosion after locals reported hearing a "huge bang" on Ash Street in Harpurhey, Manchester
Published on: Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:47:23 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)A Ryanair flight from Norwich Airport to Malta has declared an in-flight emergency. Flight FR5883 suddenly abandoned its journey and diverted towards East Midlands Airport
Published on: Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:53:49 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: Gift Oladele sickeningly told his teenage victim 'I am going to put a black baby in you" and "at least you have been raped by someone good-looking" as she bravely speaks out on the attack
Published on: Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:44:32 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)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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