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Reform's £72m donations 'entirely in line with law', Jenrick says

The government is trying to change the law on donations to UK political parties from British expats.

Will Reform Have To Give Their Mega Donations Back?

The government is trying to change the law but will it affect Reform’s record donations?

Fire ravages historic mill featured in Peaky Blinders and Downton Abbey

A former textile mill that featured in TV dramas including Peaky Blinders and Downton Abbey has been devastated by another major fire.

Iran war reshapes Brics ties but also exposes divisions

Brics members agree they need a new global order but it's harder to answer what should replace it and how to get there.

'Slim chance' government will hit 1.5m new homes target, Rayner tells BBC

High construction costs and the Iran war are threatening the key manifesto pledge, the housing secretary says.

AI staff 'genuinely frightened' for humanity's future, ex-Anthropic researcher tells BBC

It comes as the AI firm's boss has called for the technology's development to be slowed down, citing "serious" risks.

Drone alert over Lithuania turns out to be flock of birds - as NATO jet scrambled

A NATO fighter jet was scrambled after a possible drone sighting in Lithuanian airspace - but it turned out to be a flock of birds.

Man charged with concealing identity at protest

Anti-migrant demonstrators marched in Portsmouth on Saturday, and a counter-protest was also held.

Garcia reality check bursts Benn's bubble in Vegas

As the biggest night of Conor Benn's career plummets into freefall in Las Vegas, what did we learn and what does it mean for the rest of his career?

A male journalist for ‘The Spectator’ wrote a deeply weird article about lusting after a former child star of ‘Stranger Things’, and the collective “Yikes!” was heard all over the internet

It’s a Sunday morning. You might be relaxing over a cuppa, with some extra time to catch up on your reading. So, here for you consideration is this piece from ‘The Spectator’ by writer Sean Thomas. Entitled ‘Lust Can’t Be Lectured’, the subject is the actress Sadie Sink, now aged 24, who first shot to […]

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Charles Bronson’s 4ft 11 ex-wife 'banned' from seeing him as she ‘poses security risk’

The ex-wife of 'Britian's most notorious inmate' Charles Bronson has been barred from seeing him inside the 'monster mansion' after she was dubbed a 'security risk'

Far right activist Danny Thomas harassed a man on the street for not seeming to support his ‘Stop the Boats’ protest, and now people are calling on the police to step in

Almost a week on from his involvement in a balaclava-d protest in Dover, far right activist Danny Thomas is apparently taking his campaign to the streets of Portsmouth – to harass strangers for not openly supporting his cause. A self-filmed video went viral this weekend of Thomas approaching a man, who, according to Thomas, had […]

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Dramatic insider warnings over AI fall flat with some in Silicon Valley

A recent spate of stark warnings about the dangers of AI has been met with scepticism by executives and investors.

€5bn EU venture fund backs AI medical assistant Tandem Health

A €5bn (£4.3bn) EU fund which invests in some of the continent's most promising scale-up technology companies is leading a $100m (£73.9m) funding round for Tandem Health, an AI medical assistant which has built a presence at the epicentre of Britain's private healthcare industry.

Sweden votes in tight election that could see far-right party enter government

Swedish voters have headed to the polls in an election that could bring a far-right party into government for the first time.

Major fire at derelict mill featured in Peaky Blinders and Downton Abbey

The mill, where Peaky Blinders was filmed, is already derelict after large fire in 2022.

Backlash grows over Trump's 'completely wrong' comments on Irish reunification

Robert Jenrick has said Donald Trump's call for Irish reunification was "completely wrong".

UK weather maps show 30C heat surge as 20 counties could hit 28C – see full list

Weather maps are showing a late-summer heat surge could push temperatures to 30C across parts of England, with 20 counties forecast to hit 28C or more this September

From struggling to walk to lifting trophy - how Rybakina triumphed

Elena Rybakina arrived in New York unable to walk without pain after injuring her foot. She leaves the city as the US Open champion and new world number one.

Europe must endure winter of hardship to keep pressure on Putin, says PM's security adviser

In rare public remarks, Jonathan Powell said now was not the time for European nations to take their "foot off the gas".

Flattened molars and facial pain: Why are more young people grinding their teeth?

Millions of us do it, though few of us realise we do - but getting the right treatment can be life-changing.

Six dead and search under way for 130 missing from Indonesian passenger ship

At least six people have died and 130 people are still missing after a passenger ship in Indonesia carrying more than 240 people lost contact in the Java Sea during bad weather, officials say.

They lost their jobs after posting about Charlie Kirk, but some have no regrets

Some people fired in the wake of Kirk's assassination have won big settlements from employers, others have had to start over from scratch.

Five night sky events to look out for this autumn

From meteor showers to a November supermoon, there are a number of impressive sights to behold in the autumn night sky.

'Queer culture is vulnerable': Drag Race co-creator fears impact as BBC axes show

The BBC is cutting the show because of financial pressures, sparking discussion about LGBTQ+ representation on TV.

Tom Felton: I'm so excited to see Rupert Grint play Ron Weasley again

The Harry Potter actor talks about taking on Broadway and his friendship with former co-stars

US officials 'secretly flew diplomat out of UK' after indecent image allegations

An American diplomat accused of possessing indecent images of children was "secretly flown out of the UK", according to reports.

Student loan terms to be made clearer in England following repayment row

Changes will spell out that governments can change rules and that career choices affect repayments.

Will the Thirlwall report change the debate about Lucy Letby?

The inquiry into the former nurse is expected to find failures by her hospital to ensure patient safety.

Diljit Dosanjh makes history under the famous Wembley arch

Wembley Stadium billed Diljit Dosanjh as the first Punjabi singer to headline the iconic music venue.

Celine Dion in tears during comeback concert after health battle

Celine Dion was brought to tears as she returned to the stage for the first time in almost six years after revealing she was battling a rare neurological disorder.

Best friends for decades - until a DNA test revealed they were sisters

Meena Geltink and Minal Tijssen were adopted from orphanages in Mumbai in the 1980s and grew up in the Netherlands.

Jeremy Clarkson’s partner Lisa Hogan is 'so proud' he went public with cancer battle

Lisa Hogan, Jeremy’s partner of nine years, says Jezza was planning to keep his illness private – until he realised how much he could do to help other cancer sufferers

Reform UK has received a total of £72m from crypto billionaires over two days, but Nigel Farage says they want “nothing” in return – 20 savage responses that are right on the money

Reform UK’s controversial funding arrangements are back under scrutiny this weekend after it was reported that Nigel Farage’s party had received donations totalling £72m from two crypto billionaires over a two day period. One donation of £36m came from Ben Delo, a British crypto billionaire once convicted in the US for failing to implement adequate […]

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All the details on King Charles' letter to Meghan and Harry and subsequent 'fall-out'

King Charles has reportedly issued a formal 'guidance' letter re-establishing that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle remain 'private citizens' and non-working royals following their move to the UK

Trump mocks the UK over Falklands as US President would 'love to see' unified Ireland

Donald Trump has continued to have strong words about the UK's policies on energy as he told reporters during his Ireland visit about how he would "love to see" unified Ireland

Mum stabbed man to death after 'flirtatious' Facebook messages and blamed it on her ex

Kayleigh Smart, who the court heard suffers from schizophrenia, killed Liam Collier inside his own flat in Haydock in May last year after the pair reportedly shared 'flirty' messages

This 9/11 widow wasn’t afraid to call out Saudi Arabia for its alleged role in the attacks, and everyone is cheering her on for speaking so bluntly to power

The 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the US were marked by remembrance services across the country and around the world. And one speech by a surviving relative of one of the 9/11 victims is cutting through more than most. Terry Strada, the widow of a man who died at the […]

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Meghan Markle exposed differences between her and Kate Middleton in one brutal word

King Charles has made Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's position within in the royal family clear in a letter following their return to the UK

Meghan Markle heading back to US for 'work' just weeks after UK move

Meghan Markle is reportedly jetting off to California in 5 weeks time after the family packed their bags and landed in the UK last month, which sparked more royal drama

Reform given record-breaking £72m by two crypto billionaires

Reform UK's two biggest donors have each handed the party a record-breaking £36m.

Museum mocked for removing mummy from display to comply with 'her wishes'

Manchester Museum bosses said they decided to place the remains of Asru in storage because they believe it is what she would have wanted

The RNLI has warned volunteers not to wear its branded clothing because of threats from far right idiots, and it’s a terrifying, depressing sign of the times

It has been a tough week for the brave volunteers and workers of the RNLI. They’ve been subjected to abuse and online threats from far right activists protesting the RNLI’s role in rescuing asylum seekers in trouble at sea. Now, things have gotten so tense that the RNLI has had to issue safety guidance to […]

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Donald Trump and “Sleepy” Joe Biden both attended 9/11 anniversary events, but only one of them could stay awake, and the side-by-side comparison is brutal

Today’s events to mark the 25th anniversary of the worst domestic terrorist attack in American history were sombre and moving. All the living former presidents attended a ceremony at the former site of the Twin Towers of the World Trade Centre in New York – including Joe Biden, who is currently undergoing treatment for cancer. […]

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Autumn flooding washout as El Nino sparks havoc across Britain for months

Supercharged El Nino conditions in the Pacific, which affect weather across the world, will put the UK at greater risk of a wet stormy autumn overall, forecasters say

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Sicko salesman encouraged man to drug and sexually abuse sleeping wife

Darren Conway was part of a group which police said saw videos of sexual offending and domestic abuse exchanged between offenders across the country

Adventure loving Brits book trips earlier than ever - with 3 out of 10 booked up for 2027 already

The findings highlight a growing appetite among Brits for travel and adventure experiences, with one in five (21%) saying they would like to try an adventure holiday

JD Vance complained about being called racist right before saying something that will definitely not help his case

The never-before-needed Republican midterm convention continues to expose the Maga movement for exactly what it is. This is not the victory Republicans think it is. Human charisma vacuum JD Vance made an appearance on the second night. The Vice President made it clear just how nefarious his intentions are for anyone trying to live in […]

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‘What did you think was an American stereotype until you actually visited?’ – 21 ways the USA is exactly like in the movies

In the UK, and the world in general, we are so used to seeing American TV shows and movies that the place can seem almost fictional in our minds. So when we actually visit and find out that the things we thought must be made up are real, it blows our minds a bit. They’ve […]

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Donald Trump was asked why he didn’t give each American that $5k already and his brain basically imploded

Donald Trump, as you’ll probably know, has been raising eyebrows even higher than usual by promising Americans $5k each if the Republicans cling onto power in November’s midterms. That’s north of $1tn dollars but Trumps insists they’ve got the money to do it (bribery accusations aside, obviously). Which got Fox News wondering – if Trump’s […]

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Heathrow Airport passengers 'vomited blood' after tear gas sprayed near Caffe Nero

The incident at Heathrow Airport in December last year saw dozens of passengers left "coughing" and "vomiting blood" as tear gas was sprayed in Terminal 3 near a a Caffè Nero branch

Someone asked about worst thing people had done at a work drinks – 21 proper jaw-droppers

Work culture is a ridiculous thing, isn’t it? Companies claim they want you to feel happy and comfortable in your workplace, but have one too many at a social and suddenly the boss in no longer your best friend and HR come down on you like a ton of bricks. Over on the AskUK subreddit, […]

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Vladimir Putin's cronies threaten to 'wipe UK city off map' in horrific nuclear strike boast

Russian state TV propagandists have chillingly debated using nuclear weapons to wipe out a British city and destroy the UK's Trident submarine base

Donald Trump made his entire audience pledge to cheat in the upcoming midterm elections in case you’re wondering how the cult allegations are going

These truly seem like the end times in the United States. Dictator in Chief, Donald Trump, hosted a second consecutive night of his unprecedented Republican RNC Midterm Convention in Dallas, Texas last night. No party has ever been this desperate to maintain hold of Washington, DC heading into midterms. While things continue to trend in […]

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UK placed on flash flood alert as 60mph Atlantic storm smashes Britain

The Met Office warns 60mph Atlantic winds and 50mm of rain could trigger flash flooding across many UK areas this weekend

People shared the most middle aged things they do and this one knocked the rest out of the park

You don’t have to be a reader of a certain age to appreciate this … actually, scrap that, you absolutely 100% do have to be a reader of a certain age to appreciate this. It’s a question that went viral on Twitter after it was posted by @MichaelCGlasper … What's the most middle-aged thing you […]

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This note left at a campsite for a fellow dad was both the ultimate compliment but also just a little bit terrifying

Here’s a ray of light in an increasingly uncertain and let’s face it downright depressing world. It’s a note left for a dad on a campsite by a fellow (camper) and dad which has just gone viral on Reddit and it’s making everyone’s day better. It was posted on Reddit by RCampR6 who said: ‘To […]

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We challenge anyone to find a better mattress advert than this one from 2018

A Purple mattress company advert from 2018, named ‘Don’t Let Your Mattress Steal Your Sleep’ has still got it after all these years. See it for yourself. That’s probably what happened to Goldilocks, too. It turned up again on Twitter/X, in 2024, where Baba had this high praise. This is top tier marketing pic.twitter.com/EOSiJq7bsk — […]

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Man admits to murdering mum-of-seven after disposing of 'decomposed' body in bin

Trevor Dunkley, 66, has admitted to the murder of a mum-of-seven in 1998 after he told police he disposed of her "decomposed" body in a bin nine months following killing her

Top tipster's tasty Championship double to bash the bookies with -Wardy's Wagers

Our man also reckons there is cash to be made in the opening weekend of the NFL season and a crafty bet on Oasis will leave bookmakers crying their heart out

Our 25 Favourite Funny Tweets of the Week

Hello and welcome to this week’s round-up of funny things from Twitter. There are all different types of funny tweet, so you should find something to make you laugh, but if not – at least it’s Friday, right? Let’s dive in. 1. The hardest part of being an art thief must be getting your entire […]

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Donald Trump was asked how he’d stop AI destroying humanity and his terrifying answer was the absolute opposite of reassuring

This week has been full of apocalyptic warnings of the dangers of AI and how, if left entirely unchecked, it might one day soon basically destroy the entirety of humanity, Happy Friday, people! So it was only natural that Donald Trump would be asked what concerns he had about cyber technology and what guards were […]

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UK travel firm collapses as urgent advice issued for customers with holidays booked

Barnes Worldwide Travel Ltd, an independent travel agency in Liverpool, has ceased trading after nearly 20 years in business – here's what ABTA says affected holidaymakers with bookings need to do

Piers Morgan says Harry and Meghan have brutal nickname in US as he blasts 'hypocrisy'

Piers Morgan claimed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have a two-word nickname in America as he shared his thoughts on the couple's return to the UK

HSBC got the wrong end of the stick of this customer’s complaint and was mocked into oblivion – 14 funniest replies

Customer service ain’t what it used to be. Chances are these days you’ll always get a prompt response if you remember to complain in the right place. It just won’t necessarily be a human being doing the replying. We say this after this person complained on Twitter about the loss of their cricket ground after […]

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King Charles 'not engaging' with Harry as phone calls stop in row over letter

King Charles has reportedly cut off direct phone contact with Prince Harry following a tense row over a letter clarifying the Sussexes' non-royal status

The creepy trailer for Nathan Fielder’s documentary about fraudster Elizabeth Holmes has become an instant meme – 19 funny examples

In 2003, Elizabeth Holmes founded the medical technology company Theranos, which would go on to claim to have a ground-breaking method of performing blood tests, requiring a much lower volume than traditional ones. Holmes became the youngest self-made billionaire in 2015, thanks to the success of Theranos, but just three years later, the claims began […]

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Prince Harry 'to divide himself away from royals' with new Diana documentary plans

Prince Harry has reportedly been reaching out to friends of his late mother, Princess Diana, in a bid to make a documentary about her for the 30th anniversary of her death next summer

Rory Stewart started doing a German accent while interviewing a German guest and it’s the funniest thing he’s ever done

Rory Stewart has wanted to be many things over the years – Conservative Party leader, Mayor of London, all that sort of thing – but these days is mostly known as a podcaster. And it’s to his podcast that we turn to now as the one-time Tory MP was joined by German journalist Paul Ronzheimer […]

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Major high street chain shutting three stores forever as huge clearance sale starts

A major outdoor retailer is closing three more UK stores this month with clearance sales, as its parent company continues to reduce its high street presence

Donald Trump’s shocking outburst at a woman reporter felt like a properly unfiltered glimpse of what the president is really like

Time once again to turn our attention to Donald Trump – who else? – who’s got a proven track record of berating reporters (especially women reporters) whose questions he doesn’t like. But we’re not sure he’s ever lashed out at one quite like this, a genuinely shocking moment – even for the American president – […]

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Prince Harry's pals 'delivered brutal five-word verdict' after meeting Meghan for first time

Prince Harry's old Eton pals were reportedly left stunned and delivered a blunt verdict on his relationship with Meghan Markle after an awkward Sandringham weekend

Dad of A66 teen 'attacked a mourner' at son's funeral over 'comments they made'

Gye Worthy, the father of 17-year-old Cole Worthy who died in the A66 wrong way crash, has been charged with assault and obstructing police at his son's funeral

Prince William's warning to Harry over Meghan Markle and huge fear he know has

Prince William and Kate Middleton are said to be "ignoring" the "drama" around Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's return to the UK

'Everywoman' statue unveiled in Trafalgar Square

Tschabalala Self's Lady in Blue will sit atop the Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square for the next two years.

Menstrual fitness: Why some women are 'cycle-syncing' their workouts

Menstrual cycles are highly individual, making blanket advice found on social media difficult to apply, researchers say.

I should be dead or in prison - now I'm reunited with the teacher who changed my life

Sam Gardner was in foster care when he met a teacher who made him believe in himself.

My new job as a tour guide turned out to be fake

Ella was given the role after going to a job fair, but the group's "head office" is an empty property and claims on its website are false.

Star-studded, iconic, Oscar-winning mafia epic

Directed by Francis Ford Coppola and starring Al Pacino, Marlon Brando and Diane Keaton

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