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Buttler out of tri-series while England prepare central contracts

Wicketkeeper Jos Buttler will miss England's 50-over tri-series in Pakistan next month, with Jordan Cox set to be given another chance to impress in his place.

Three dead, including child, in Channel crossing attempt

A 10-year-old child and two 30-year-old women were on board the boat - which was carrying 105 people.

Blokes ‘giving genitals a good wash’ in communal showers spark leisure centre complaints

Parents have complained about the “poor design” of the communal shower area after women and children were confronted by men with "masses of lather"

This AI slop from one of Trump’s inner circle at the White House had the internet shouting “Read the room!” – 22 facepalms

If you were wondering whether Dan Scavino – the Director of the White House Presidential Personnel Office and the White House Deputy Chief of Staff – has a professional and measured approach to his social media, then no. No he doesn’t. In fact, if this recent post is anything to go by, Mr Scavino has […]

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British wrestler Benjamin Satterley, known as Pac, dies aged 40

His death was confirmed just a day after he participated in an AEW match in Chicago.

Police block Protestant Orange Order from controversial parade route

They had been unable to make the permitted parade on Sunday morning because protesters had gathered on the mainly-nationalist Garvaghy Road.

Norris apologises to Colapinto for ban comments

World champion Lando Norris apologises to Franco Colapinto for saying the Argentine should be banned for causing an accident at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

UK diesel price hits all-time high, RAC says

The US-Israel war with Iran has caused fuel prices to soar.

How to find your perfect pillow - according to an expert

Dr Chris McCarthy talks through the four considerations you need to make before buying your pillow.

Man City rule breaches not my concern - Mancini

Roberto Mancini says an alleged "double contract" during his time as Manchester City manager is "not my concern".

Donald Trump called on Volodymyr Zelenskyy to make a deal with Putin and of all the A++ replies this one beat all-comers

Having memorably told anyone who would listen that he’d bring an end to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine within 24 hours of returning to the White House, Donald Trump is no closer to ending it, any more than he is his war with Iran. And for an insight into what the American president thinks should happen […]

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What we know about RAF Fairford counter-terror probe and the five men arrested

Five men have been arrested as counter-terror police lead an investigation into a major incident near the airbase.

Irish FA unclear over possible sanctions if game not played

Republic of Ireland could have faced "undetermined" sanctions had they not played their Nations League match against Israel on Sunday, according to FAI president Paul Cooke.

New advert aimed at men as violence against women and girls branded 'national emergency'

A new advert has been launched as part of Police Scotland's efforts to tackle a "national emergency" of violence against women and girls.

The American right-wing ‘muscular Christianity’ conference got exactly as much mockery as it deserved – 15 top takedowns

You know how we’ve all been lying awake worrying that the Church isn’t equipped for spiriyual warfare, and whatnot? Well, worry no more. The ultra-conservative Kairos Christian Alliance is all over it, and has just had a conference to address the matter, named ‘Muscular Christianity’. No, really! Trump cultist Dr David Schrock, who wrote his […]

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Donald Trump’s frantically furious response to CNN’s Kaitlan Collins said so much more about him than he intended

These pages have featured no end of run-ins between Donald Trump’s and CNN’s estimable White House correspondent Kaitlan Collins, but we don’t remember one quite so revealing as this. Trump banned CNN and other media news outlets he doesn’t like from the White House last week, and while he has since been forced into a […]

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British chess prodigy, 11, becomes youngest woman grandmaster

The 11-year-old has broken another chess record after a remarkable performance representing England.

Avanti West Coast train services to be nationalised from March

The move is part of a plan to improve rail infrastructure, cut train delays and improve experiences for passengers.

Orange Order march row goes to heart of ongoing divisions in Northern Ireland

The dispute over the controversial parade is a reminder that the peace process is not over.

Toby Young used a column in the Daily Mail to talk about being ‘cancelled’ and the internet replied as one

Free speech gimp Toby Young has been having a go at Andy Burnham in the Daily Mail. Nothing to see here, you might reasonably assume. Except for this particular column the Youngmeister used it to talk about being ‘cancelled’ and why the toll it took on him make it fearful of Burnham’s proposed National Centre […]

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The four 'what next?' scenarios for Premier League after Man City ruling

It has taken more than two years, but a judgement finally appears to have been made on the 115 charges levelled against Manchester City. Here's what it means.

Francis Bourgeois’s pure joy at spotting a train is brilliant, but it’s the locomotive’s NSFW-sounding name that stole the show

There are few things on the internet more wholesome than trainspotter and new co-presenter of The Grand Tour, Francis Bourgeois, getting completely overwhelmed by a passing locomotive. However, when this clip from 2021 started racking up millions of views on Twitter, it wasn’t just his delight that had people talking, it was the name of […]

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Martin Lewis asked a noisy train passenger to turn down their phone and their eye-popping answer had the entire internet tearing its hair out

To the world of Martin Lewis who it turns out isn’t just doing his thing to save us a few quid or two, he’s also trying to make travelling on public transport these days just a teensy-weensy bit less irritating. And nothing irritates more than someone who insists on watching something on their phone with […]

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Trump asked China's president if he wanted to buy US weapons, says ambassador

Donald Trump offered China's president Xi Jinping the chance to buy American weapons, the US ambassador to China has said.

You need £17,000 for a first home - here's how to save it

Here are four ways you can put money aside to save enough for a deposit on your first home.

Award-winner to fourth choice - what has gone wrong for Ramsdale?

From challenging for the Premier League with Arsenal and playing for England, Aaron Ramsdale is now Southampton's fourth-choice goalkeeper.

US man 'thrilled' as mystery of 181-year-old Scottish brooch solved

An American man has told of his delight after a Highland Games expert in Scotland helped to solve the mystery of his 181-year-old family heirloom.

Angela Scanlon takes over Sara Cox's drivetime slot on Radio 2

The station also announces a new presenter for its country show after Bob Harris's departure.

A 31-year wait for success - but can Everton fans still celebrate?

Is supporting Everton a life of misery, or are there still reasons to celebrate? Chief football writer Phil McNulty seeks the answer.

Trump-Xi summit: What wasn't said might matter the most

The most revealing thing about the summit in Washington may be what the two leaders did not say - and what we still don't know.

Donald Trump’s insistence that the US has ‘the best poverty’ might not be the winning midterms message he thinks

Donald Trump first entered the celebrity sphere in the 1980s, appearing in films, TV series, adverts, and in Wrestlemania, playing the role of a flamboyant and successful businessman. After all those years of speaking off the cuff to interviewers or fellow presenters, and – later – making political campaign speeches, Donald Trump should be coming […]

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Why the PM could finally drop the triple lock pension pledge

Andy Burnham said that he would make tough decisions to fund a new national care service.

Watch: Madonna and Taylor Swift win big at the MTV VMAs

Taylor Swift, Madonna, and LISA were among the big winners at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) on Sunday evening in downtown Los Angeles.

Prince William and Kate's emergency 'clear the air talks' with Harry and Meghan ended in disaster

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are back in the UK but it seems they have not yet reconciled with Prince William and Kate Middleton

This Danish ‘apology’ for scamming the US into signing a 75-year-old deal is as hilarious as it is savage

When Donald Trump signed a deal with Denmark over the presence of US miitary bases in Greenland last week, the Danes found a way to savagely troll his administration, and the internet tipped its hat in their direction. LMFAO – Denmark has background music on waiting for Trump that had the lyrics "send in the […]

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Worker at care home investigated by BBC struck off for threatening elderly man

Amina Sani, who is Nigerian, was found to have threatened the 81-year-old with police and threatened to hit him.

Two women and a child die attempting to cross English Channel

A 10-year-old child and two women have died attempting to cross the English Channel, according to the French authorities.

Thousands of illegal ghost plates on cars revealed by new cameras

Illegal registration plates are far too easy to get hold of and are putting the public at risk, BBC is told.

Felled Sycamore Gap stump has 'encouraging' growth

A thick layer of growth surrounds the stump three years after the landmark was illegally felled.

Boris Johnson was dragged hard for blaming small-boat crossings on ‘Labour ideology’, and even Community Notes put the boot in in – 17 brutal reactions

Farage watchers could do a lot worse than to remind themselves of the manner in which failed PM and Partygate ringmaster Boris Johnson exited the House of Commons. In June 2023, Johnson read the findings of the Privileges Committee ahead of the publication of its report, which stated that he had misled the House, and […]

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Bill Gates warns AI global framework talks harder than Cold War-era nuclear negotiations

Microsoft founder Bill Gates has warned that getting countries to agree on a global framework for AI could be more difficult than Cold War-era negotiations to restrict nuclear weapons.

One dead as powerful storm pummels New York and New Jersey

Tens of millions of people from Maine to Virginia found themselves in the path of the powerful weather system.

News media must stay relevant or 'society will struggle', says World News Day organiser

World News Day aims to highlight the role of news providers in investigating and explaining important events.

My hometown shows that high streets have to change or die

Aberdeen is launching an ambitious bid to revive its struggling centre. Could it offer lessons for other high streets?

'That's all folks': Liam Gallagher responds to Oasis tour tickets selling out

Tickets for Oasis' upcoming 2027 tour have sold out, with Liam Gallagher posting on social media to say "that's all folks".

Hero villager alerted cops with 999 call as ‘balaclava’d men and vans' near RAF airbase

A local woman near RAF Fairford has been dubbed a hero after spotting a “large group of hooded and balaclava’d men” allegedly in vans and called 999 and warned other reisents in a local WhatsApp group

Britain to be warmer than Malibu as 500-mile-wide Storm Austen brings 27C heat blast

Britain is facing being hit by with its first named storm this Autumn but instead of wild cold weather, it could actually help see our temperatures soar to highs of 27C

Inside Yemen's front-line city as Houthis battle for control

In rare access to Yemen's conflict zone the BBC travels to the front line with pro-government soldiers.

Ireland players refuse handshakes before Nations League win over Israel

Republic of Ireland players did not shake hands with the Israeli team before their Nations League match on Sunday night.

Watch: BBC team takes cover as Houthi drone spotted on Yemen front-line

In rare access to Yemen's conflict zone the BBC travels to the front line with pro-government soldiers.

Brits given chilling warning as Putin views UK the 'great evil' and Kremlin's top target

Mad Vlad reportedly views the UK as a the "great evil" in Europe as Defence Secretary Wes Streeting gave Brits a chilling warning that the Kremlin view us as a top target

Prince Harry given huge boost as Amazon steps in with 'major deal'

The Duke of Sussex is said to have gotten a new sponsor for next year's Invictus Games, with the investment likely to cover a significant amount of the rumoured £20m bill

Trump claims RAF Fairford suspects were 'under review' and 'looking to do big damage'

US President Donald Trump has broken his silence on the five men arrested near RAF Fairford as he claims the the suspects were "under view for a long time” and were “looking to do big damage”

Binman shares ‘easy mistake’ most people make when throwing away everyday item

A common packaging item may look like plastic, but it could contaminate your recycling if put in the wrong bin

One player scoops £5.8m jackpot and three others win £1m in Lotto draw

There is one very lucky winner out there, with a jackpot prize of £5.8 million going off on Saturday

Earl Spencer pulls 'a Meghan', drops range of homemade jams off the back of bombshell Diana book

Princess' Diana's brother is taking a leaf out of Meghan Markle's playbook, with Earl Charles Spencer pivoting to a new business venture off the back of his bombshell memoir about his sister: He's going to make homemade jams.

Oasis invite Andy Burnham to join band in SNL Russian scam sketch

The comedy sketch show returned to screens with Chicken Shop Date Amelia Dimoldenberg as its host

Bonnie Blue 'stopped by police' as six officers check her infamous van

The controversial adult actress Bonnie Blue has hit out at police after she says they investigated her so-called "bang bus" had the appropriate insurance while on a night out in Leeds

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle see Palace 'completely ignore messages'

Charlotte Griffiths says Buckingham Palace contacts told her some messages from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's team are ignored. Separately, a source told Closer the couple keep records of royal communications for protection.

Forget fines or relegation, this is the best punishment to put Man City in the brown stuff

The Ward on the Street - Manchester City's flouting of financial rules is not funny - so their punishment should be even less funny and I have found it

Half of Britain’s students starting university are clueless about living away from mum and dad

A surprising 54% say they feel unprepared to cope with practicalities like cooking, doing laundry, paying bills and sharing student digs, according to research from Vodafone

Dad killed pregnant mum-of-two with Father's Day gift before heading to Primark

WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: Zak Hughes murdered Sarah Montgomery, the heavily pregnant mother of his two children, at her flat last year before visiting Primark to buy a new outfit

Brutal 'K-strain' superflu outbreak to sweep UK as docs warn 'wake-up call to us all'

UK medics are urging parents to get their little ones and themselves protected from the ‘Kiwi’ superflu heading this way

PM arrives for 'Burnhamfest' – but expert warns of tax hikes and 'reckless idea'

Andy Burnham is set to arrive in Liverpool for the Labour Party conference promising that things can only get better - but an expert warns tax rises are looming

Dad killed pregnant mum with Father's Day gift before trip to Primark

Warning: Distressing content Zak Hughes, 29, pleaded guilty to murdering pregnant mum-of-two Sarah Montgomery, 27, in Donaghadee, Co Down, and to child destruction

This groundbreaking NBC News report about how to keep your food fresh prompted all the mockery it deserved – 15 ice cold clapbacks

Listen, we get it. We’re all tired of getting bombarded by bad news every time we unlock our phones. Doom scrolling is real and it is debilitating. That being said, the news can’t just post a crap story like this and expect to get away with it. Keeping your fridge and freezer closed is the […]

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Whoever did this to Zia Yusuf over at GMB when he repeatedly refused to answer the question, give yourself a pay rise!

To the studios of Good Morning Britain now, where entirely unelected Reform UK-er Zia Yusuf was less than keen to talk about his tweet from a little while back that saw him accused of ‘straightforward racism’. Just in case you need a reminder … Unfortunately for Yusuf, presenters Kate Garraway and Ranvir Singh were rather […]

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Prince Harry 'leaving UK' decision expected soon - and it could mean unexpected new job

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been back in the UK for less than a month - but there are already rumours their stay could be short-lived if speculation is to be believed

Trump tried out his Joe Biden autopen joke on President Xi and the fake laughter didn’t require a translator

Perhaps the worst element of Donald Trump’s “jokes” are that he repeats them every time he leaves the house. Or in this case, when he gives a tour of his house. The President rolled out the red carpet, literally, for Xi Jinping, hosting the President of the People’s Republic of China for the White House […]

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This Daniel Thomas supporter made an unfortunate schoolboy error and the more we watch the funnier it gets

You’ll know about Daniel Thomas – or Danny Tommo to the hard of thinking – the far-right activist who’s been charged over the alleged slashing of a dinghy in the English Channel. Thomas pleaded not guilty to criminal damage, and also not guilty to a separate charge of failing to dispose his PIN to his […]

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Who is your biggest “I knew them in high school”? – 17 people who had incredibly famous classmates

It’s easy to lose track of classmates after school. Lives go in different directions and your priorities change. That’s unless your old classmate becomes so famous it’s impossible to avoid them. Reddit user CelesteFan234 wanted to hear about people who shared a class with future A-listers, so they put the following question to r/AskReddit: ‘Who […]

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‘What’s the most embarrassing way you’ve discovered that your cultural references are obsolete?’ – 21 people who think they’re still making Top of the Pops

Remember being a kid and being unable to comprehend how your parents didn’t know, or, more shockingly, even care, which bands were in the charts? Well, we all end up there eventually, whether we like it or not. Over on the AskUK subdreddit, they’ve been discussing getting left behind by the fast pace of changing […]

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This finger-pointing ‘patriot’ on Question Time prompted no end of comebacks but no-one said it better than the woman sitting next to him

To the studios of BBC1’s Question Time – again! – where a finger-pointing ‘patriot’ prompted no end of comment with his entirely predictable views on people trying to come to this country on small boats and the balaclava-wearing protestors trying to stop them (and the RNLI volunteers from saving them). He definitely watches GB News […]

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Our 25 Favourite Funny Tweets of the Week

After what seems to have been seven Mondays in a raincoat, masquerading as a normal week, it’s finally Friday – which means it’s time for us to share the things that have made us laugh on Twitter this week. We like to think that there’s something for everyone, but if we’ve missed out your favourite, […]

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Somebody asked about the things people do when WFH they would be ’embarrassed for your colleagues to find out about?’ – 21 frankly bizarre habits

Since Covid and its associated lockdowns, working from home has become a completely normal thing to do for millions of people. However, while the being at home bit is normal, it appears that the workers themselves are not, if the answers to this question from ButterscotchShake on the AskUK subreddit are anything to go by… […]

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Alison Moyet had the very best response for a weirdo Twitter account which appeared to suggest she’s actually a man

Alison Moyet isn’t just a brilliant singer with 40 years (and more) of fabulous songs behind her, she’s also rather good at this Twitter thing. And this latest one is a classic case in point, after what can most kindly be described as a weirdo Twitter account appeared to suggest she was actually a man. […]

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Three types of building will be safest in a nuclear strike - find them immediately

The UK government has issued nuclear attack preparedness guidance advising which specific buildings offer the best protection from radiation, and what to do to keep yourself safe

'My family spent 38 days stranded in the ocean – we promised not to eat each other'

The Robertson family spent 38 days stranded in the Pacific Ocean after their boat was attacked by killer whales and Douglas Robertson has given a fresh interview about surviving the ordeal

Prince Harry's 'unforgivable' act to late Queen left her 'hurt beyond belief'

Prince Harry is back in the UK with his wife, Meghan Markle, and their two children six years after they quit both the country and their roles as senior working royals

Michael Owen splashes out £500k in a day as he looks to 'join the big leagues'

The ex-England footballer buys five top thoroughbreds in a bid to propel his stables into the big league and win the best races at the world's top festivals

Minge Lane, Bell End, and Cock Hill Lane among the rudest place names in Britain

Six in 10 people say they have missed their turn or exit because they were looking at a rude road sign as Asda lists the rudest in UK

Breast Cancer Scandal: Exposing the Harm

BBC Health correspondent Sharon Barbour investigates a deepening breast cancer scandal.

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