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'Bold and inventive' Canadian poet Anne Carson wins Nobel Literature Prize

Carson, 76, is celebrated for works that often cross boundaries between poetry, fiction and scholarship.

Ceferin to stand for fourth term as Uefa president

Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin will stand for a fourth term, reversing a previous decision to stand down.

Police accept Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor search warrants were unlawful, court hears

The former prince is taking legal action against Thames Valley Police after his homes were searched earlier this year.

UK and Germany will face threats together, says Burnham in Berlin

Ahead of a UK-EU summit next month, Burnham said he was committed to "see if we can bring the UK closer to Europe".

Hate crimes rise after more offences motivated by religion and race

Figures supplied by police forces suggest nearly 150,000 hate crimes were recorded between April 2025 and March 2026

People shared the mad stuff that happened at their school that simply wouldn’t fly today – 17 eye-opening hijinks from back in the day

Schools have changed so much in recent years that to many readers they probably seem unrecognisable. The differences go beyond the lack of black boards though. The dynamics between pupils and teachers have fundamentally changed too. Redditor u/shitthrower wanted to find out more, so they put the following question to r/AskUK: ‘What mad stuff happened […]

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Ex-councillor guilty of running sham Covid-19 lab

Faisal Shoukat is convicted of fraudulent trading and money laundering after a trial.

Donald Trump just promised every senior citizen in Texas $100 right before the midterm elections and people didn’t know whether to laugh or cry

You get what you pay for. And in the case of Texas voters, they’re about to find out how much “over $100” gets them if they take Donald Trump up on his offer. Trump continues to tour the country in a last ditch effort to get his Maga friends re-elected in the upcoming midterms so […]

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Stabbed schoolgirl in 'panic mode', court told

The girl told police there was "blood all over my hands" following the attack, a court hears.

Up to 50 Scottish police officers suspended over alleged crimes against women

Chief Constable Jo Farrell says more officers are likely to be suspended as officers are re-vetted.

Russell to take further grid penalty this season

George Russell says he will be taking a further grid penalty this season in addition to the one he has been hit with for the Singapore Grand Prix.

Donald Trump’s jaw-dropping threats to his White House foes was off the scale shocking even for him – 17 stunned responses

The President of the United States is a very powerful person. They have access to weapons and forces and teams that can execute their wishes at the drop of a hat. Up until now, the President used that access with discretion. But now someone like Donald Trump sits at the helm. He’s erratic, he’s impulsive, […]

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Death of 12-year-old girl prompts call for allergy management ratings

Mia St Hilaire had a tree nut allergy and suffered an anaphylactic shock after drinking a milkshake.

'American Covid' ravages NHS hospitals – all we know about new brutal strain

As a new 'American Covid' variant fuels a surge in UK hospital admissions, here is what you need to know about the symptoms, NHS impact and pandemic risk

Three sisters who drowned in sea off Brighton took own lives, inquest finds

Jane Adetoro, Christina Walters and Rebecca Walters, who lived in London, drowned in the sea in May.

Man charged over 'police assault' amid anti-immigration protest

A man has been charged over an alleged police assault during an anti-immigration protest in Glasgow.

Royal Navy sailor in court accused of preparing to spy for Russia

The 24-year-old man appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday after being arrested at his home in Bedfordshire.

Russian strike on buses kills at least 30, say officials, as deadly attacks on Ukraine surge

Ukraine accused Russia of targeting the crowded vehicles in the front line city of Kramatorsk to kill as many civilians as possible.

'Ominous signs' of winter pressures as NHS waiting list grows

NHS winter pressures appear to be building already, with rises in waiting times for planned surgery.

Watch: Why was the sign at the British consulate in East Jerusalem removed?

The consulate, first established in 1838, was set to be closed by the Israeli government in retaliation for UK sanctions.

Seventh man bailed in connection with alleged terror plot near RAF Fairford

The seventh man arrested by police investigating a suspected terror plot close to RAF Fairford has been released on bail.

Reform UK-ers vented their fury at this spoof teacher’s note about a nativity play and the joke was very much on them

If mince pies are on the supermarket shelves then it must be time for people of a certain political bent to get furious about Christmas not being what it used to be. And it’s with this very much in mind that we bring you this spoof teacher’s note posted by @SimonHarrisMBD over on Twitter. Can’t […]

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Gazans face near-daily Israeli strikes a year into ceasefire

The ceasefire saw thousands of Palestinians held by Israel released in return for the remaining hostages held in Gaza.

Russia denies second case of 'plague' as WHO seeks to verify

Russia has denied that a second case of an infectious disease has emerged where a woman who worked at a laboratory died last week.

Gaten Matarazzo on life after Stranger Things as he makes West End debut

The 25-year-old actor opens up about embracing his return to the stage as he stars in a revival of Rent.

Asos hackers took more personal details than first revealed, BBC finds

Retailer issues update after BBC contacted by cyber criminals who said this week's breach went beyond "basic contact details".

NHS waiting list at its worst since 2025, figures reveal

The waiting list for hospital treatment in England is at its worst since 2025, new figures show, despite record levels of care being delivered.

Wakefield top as all 14 Super League clubs stay for 2027

The 14 Super League clubs will remain in place for 2027 with Grand Final winners Wakefield Trinity topping the IMG ratings.

Sisters pulled from sea near Brighton took own lives, coroner rules

Three sisters whose bodies were recovered from the sea off Brighton took their own lives, a coroner has ruled.

Husband accused of GP murder appears at Crown Court

Mark Cain is accused of murdering his wife Hannah Cain, who was found dead at home on Sunday.

The Japanese version of the Postman Pat theme is gaining a lot of fans on Twitter and it’s utterly mesmerising

It’s time for a timeline cleanse as we briefly step away from the unceasing horrors of life in 2026 and take a relaxing trip to Greendale, courtesy of Postman Pat. And black and white cat, Jess, obviously. The wonderful Pulp Librarian Twitter account has shared the Japanese version of the Postman Pat theme, praising its […]

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Amazon’s got a brand new AI customer summary and it’s equal parts hilarious and deeply disturbing

Well, a new kind of AI terror has just dropped. Amazon’s latest AI feature (so far thankfully only available to US customers) takes your entire shopping history and condenses it into a neat little summary of your personality. The results read less like helpful customer insights and more like harsh personal criticisms. Here are a […]

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Charles Bronson's maddest moments – naked butter riot, custard protest and 'turkey' hostages

Ahead of his ninth parole hearing, notorious prisoner Charles Bronson’s violent past, including hostage-taking, rooftop protests and brawls, has been brought back to light

Man shot dead at memorial service gathering is named

A 40-year-old man shot dead as people gathered for a memorial service in west London on Friday has been named.

Inside Andrew's luxury Marsh Farm life as police admit searches were 'unlawful'

Any impression we may have had that the exiled former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is living an uncomfortable life appears to have been dispelled, with claims he's now "turned a corner"

Donald Trump’s come up with a new reason why he deserves the Nobel peace prize and got annihilated in the comments

Donald Trump’s fury that he has never won the Nobel peace prize shows no sign of going away just yet. So much so that he took time out from his war on Iran to come up with a whole new reason why he deserves the gong. Not content with those eight ‘wars’ he says he’s […]

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Actor Simon Pegg reveals ADHD diagnosis: 'It's just who I am'

The Shaun of the Dead and Mission: Impossible films star had previously put symptoms down to "character fault".

Clubs fear political interference in Man City appeal

Premier League clubs are "concerned" about political interference in Manchester City's appeal after Prime Minister Andy Burnham's comments.

Clubs fear political interference in Man City appeal

Premier League clubs are "concerned" about political interference in Manchester City's appeal after Prime Minister Andy Burnham's comments.

Could Christa Pike face execution again and by what method?

Killer Christa Pike has survived lethal injection, raising questions about whether Tennessee will try again.

People are trying to work out why this dude turns up in the Bayeux Tapestry only never to appear again – 19 funniest and most on-point suggestions

We write this standing in line to see the Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum and this is just the sort of amusement to pass the time right now. It’s @WeirdMedieval over on Twitter who shared this wonderful spot of a particular dude who turns up once in the BT (right?) only never to appear […]

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This guy called out on a first date prompted no end of funny comments but Ryanair’s A++ response beat all-comers

This tale of a first date gone wrong at the first hurdle just went viral on Twitter for reasons that will become obvious. It was shared by @itssthyherinme whose Spidey sense started tingling when she saw this. Went on a date last night & dude told me this was his birth mark https://t.co/u5zxjRBZgK — ✰ […]

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Number of wildfires recorded in England in 2026 was second highest on record

England's very hot summer fuelled the second-highest number of wildfires on recent record, according to provisional government figures.

BBC to cut raft of Radio 4 programmes including You and Yours

The corporation said it would be investing in a new consumer programme, while announcing more cuts.

An ‘astrology energy’ reader’s anti-vax take wasn’t the slam dunk she thought it was and this chemist said it best

As we wait to find out exactly how much of a risk there is of a plague epidemic after the death of a lab technician in Russia, thoughts naturally turn to vaccines and how we coped with the Covid outbreak(s). It was certainly on the mind of this Fox News presenter and erstwhile fifth placed […]

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Ex-teacher left homeless with all her bags as council slammed for 'zero empathy'

Former teacher Sofia Cox was left stranded on Liverpool's streets without housing benefits after local services refused to accommodate her due to a lack of local links

Christa Pike now walking after failed US execution, lawyer tells BBC

A lawyer says the murderer of Colleen Slemmer is moving around her hospital room after surviving two lethal injections.

Someone asked about ‘the best British English words that Americans can’t understand’ – 22 phrases that sound like pure poppycock in the US

As any Brit who has visited the States will know, the only real similarity between our countries is that we speak the same language. And, as it turns out, we barely do that. They’ve been discussing the phrases that don’t translate across the Atlantic on the NoStupidQuestions subreddit after user kulisek_pj asked this… What is […]

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Pete Hegseth went for a run with the troops and it’s unintentionally the funniest and most humiliating thing he’s ever done (wait for it!)

Donald Trump’s secretary of defence, sorry, war, Pete Hegseth likes to get down and dirty with the military he is apparently in charge of. Not on the front line, obviously, but strictly performative stuff for the cameras to reassure Magas everywhere that we’re all in this together, right? Except it doesn’t always work out the […]

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Royal Navy serviceman accused of plotting to leak intelligence to Russia appears in court

A junior Royal Navy serviceman accused of plotting to leak classified information to Russia has appeared in court.

Gregg Wallace’s 12-second Digger review is a terrifying and hilarious insight into where the former MasterChef man is now

Never thought we’d find ourselves watching a Gregg Wallace movie review, but here we are. The good news is it’s only 12 seconds long, the even better news is that it packs so much of a powerful emotional punch than that brief running time would suggest. The Movie Digger https://t.co/LKUGlXZdHN — Gregg Wallace (@GreggAWallace) October […]

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British consulate in Jerusalem to become 'UK Mission' as diplomats leave

The UK government said it will retain its presence in East Jerusalem as Israel insisted the British consulate in the city had "ceased to function".

'I was blamed for my baby's death, now NHS needs to change'

Neil and Katie Russell are working with the hospital where their daughter died on the scheme.

Faster than F1: The extreme motorsport where women keep winning

Top Fuel drag racing is the only elite motorsport class where women frequently beat men to major titles.

France's school protests: What lies behind the anger

Students' blockades and marches spring from real grievances – and from France's habit of settling policy on the street.

'Stop throwing shade' - the woman trying to stop firms leaving the UK

British people need more incentives to invest in big firms listed in the UK, Dame Julia Hoggett, boss of the London Stock Exchange, says.

Russia may have 'weaponised more deadly diseases than Black Death'

US State Department claims Vladimir Putin has secretly kept Soviet biowarfare labs and his scientists may have tampered with other illnesses including typhus, smallpox and anthrax

Sir Kevin Sinfield says seeing him knighted would have had late pal Rob Burrow 'laughing'

The rugby star who has raised £12m to combat motor neurone disease says Rob would have found it funny seeing him go through the sword-on-the-shoulder ceremony but would have been 'enormously proud'

Daddy long legs are invading UK homes to mate - act now to keep them out

UK residents dread the arrival of daddy longs ever each autumn and once again they are set to invade our homes across the country as crane fly mating season peaks

Donald Trump claims he is why no one laughs at America anymore and the internet still hasn’t stopped roaring

America’s standing in the world has taken a few major blows over the last decade. There was the time the country elected Donald Trump as President of the United States. Then there was… the second freaking time the country elected Donald freaking Trump as freaking President of the United States. And really, that about sums […]

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Donald Trump met grieving families of fallen US military and turned it into a White House helipad photo op and precisely zero people were surprised – 17 scathing takedowns

Of all the words one can use to describe Donald Trump, classy wouldn’t make the list. Every public appearance the President makes reveals a new character flaw and his latest faux pas involved families of dead military members killed in combat. Trump brought grieving family members to the White House. Great idea. It all fell […]

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Donald Trump said soaring diesel prices was nothing to do with his Iran war and was fact checked ’til he farted

As anyone who has filled their car up recently – especially if you have the misfortune of owning a diesel – it’s never been more expensive. And while the whole world points the finger of blame at Donald Trump, the American president was doing his desperate best to lay the blame at the door of […]

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‘What’s something you didn’t know you were doing ‘wrong’ until your partner told you?’ – 23 outrageously intolerant other halfs

Finding a long-lasting relationship is something everyone yearns for, one of the highest prizes in the game of life. But, sometimes – or maybe that should be ‘often’ – people who have managed to bag a significant other find themselves wondering if it was actually a good idea to saddle themselves with somebody whose main […]

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Thames Valley Police agreed warrants to raid two properties were unlawful

A High Court judge has said Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Thames Valley Police have agreed the search warrants that allowed officers to raid two of his properties earlier this year were unlawful.

People are sharing red flags to look out for at job interviews – 21 employers to run a mile from

When you go for a job interview, it generally feels like the onus is on you to impress your potential employer, to the extent that you’ll feel jelly-legged with nerves. However, it’s important to remember that you’re going to be in this place day in, day out for the majority of your waking life. It […]

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Lecturer, 33, killed couple in head-on crash on way home from boozy Christmas party

Sophie Hynd has drank cider, Prosecco, and maybe a Guinness shot, before she got behind the wheel to drive home

Moment student's Dexter copycat 'kill room' murder of sex worker revealed in lie to cops

WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: Student Benjamin Day admitted killing sex worker Maria Saceanu after luring her to his Dexter-style 'kill room' as footage of his lies to police have been revealed

There was an unexpected twist in the tail of David Suchet’s Jeffrey Archer tribute and it could not have been more appropriate

As no-one anywhere won’t already know, the one-time Tory MP, best-selling author and convicted perjurer Jeffrey Archer has died. We’ve resisted writing about him until now but the great David Suchet has made it irresistible. Because the Poirot and much else besides star went viral with this unexpected twist in the tale of his tribute […]

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What can I do to protect myself after 'Asos hacked' message?

Asos says people should not engage with the unauthorised notification and says it'll provide further information.

‘What was your most awkward workplace blunder?’ – 17 mortifying faux pas that would convince anyone to change jobs

Making mistakes is an inevitable part of life. But when they happen at work, they can feel worse than usual. Don’t despair if you’ve messed up though, we’ve all done it. u/Late-Explanation-758 invited r/AskUK users to share their most humiliating errors by asking: ‘What was your most awkward workplace blunder?’ And they kicked things off […]

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Royal GP found dead in home with 'children present' as husband in court over her murder

Mark Cain has appeared in court for the first time since he was charged with the murder of his wife Dr Hannah Cain, who was found dead at her home with "children present in the property at the time"

Royal Mail places up to 2,500 jobs at risk in 'significant transformation'

Royal Mail has announced plans for an organisational review that is expected to see a loss of up to 2,500 head office and support function jobs by the end of 2027

Andy Burnham set to make major benefits announcement as one scheme 'not fit for purpose'

A government minister has promised disabled people will not be forced to take vouchers over cash, but refused to rule out future PIP benefit spending cuts

Daughter's secret CCTV captures step-dad's 'disgusting' abuse to terminally ill mum

WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: Step-dad Keith Foster admitted a campaign of Liverpool domestic abuse against his terminally ill wife, including urinating into her water bottles, as he's spared prison

Nurse suspended over 'sexual contact with patient and booking hotel for sex on day off'

Keary-Erin Carrington has admitted to a number of allegations involving a patient, including sexual contact on University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust's premises and telling him she loved him

Proud cuck who loves watching girlfriend romp with other men says he is 'ultimate feminist'

Josh Vow has defended his non-monogamous relationship with his girlfriend Jade, calling himself the 'ultimate feminist' who champions women's equality and freedom

Harry and Meghan 'ready to eat humble pie' with grovelling apology to Royals

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly planning a sensational apology to the Royals over their bombshell Oprah interview in a bid to end the family feud

Mega fly-tip clean-up to cost taxpayers an 'absolute fortune' as it 'isn't Jack the Lad'

Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council has approved up to £1.3m to clear an illegal waste dump off the A47 between Hinckley and Earl Shilton. No money has yet been spent, and the council is seeking government help and recovery of costs from those responsible.

RAF Fairford investigation update as terror cops arrest seventh man as six on bail

A 22-year-old British man was arrested in London today on suspicion of terror offences related to the suspected RAF Fairford terror plot, Counter Terrorism Policing said.

Brit dad of boy, 2, who fell from hotel window, in tears as moment will 'haunt him'

Joshua Foster was seen in tears at Paphos District Court as details of the case were read out regarding how his two-yea-old son fell from a window at a hotel in Cyprus

Missing girl, 11, found dead in UK park pictured as neighbours left 'frightened'

Miya Deamer-Jones, 11, was tragically found dead in a park near the cricket ground in Elmley Castle, Worcestershire, after being reported missing at around 11.20pm on Sunday as West Mercia Police are investigating her death

'My 10 grams of ketamine a day addiction cost me everything – my nose collapsed'

A young man has opened up about his devastating ketamine addiction, which saw his bladder shrink by 35%, his nose collapse, and cost him his job, home and friendships

Has ASOS been 'hacked'? Customers panic over app notification threat – 'we will leak it'

Dozens of Asos customers have posted on social media after the online fashion giant's app sent a message saying it had been "fully compromised" with a threat that they "will leak it"

Queen Elizabeth's furious row with Prince William where she 'tore a strip off him'

According to a former lady-in-waiting to Princess Margaret, there was one famous occasion where Prince William was given a strict telling off by his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II

Emergency steps plague preppers are taking if Russia's outbreak spreads

UK Preppers are discussing preparations amid unconfirmed plague reports in Russia following the death of a 28-year-old lab worker

Asylum seeker said 'I should kill you' as he stabbed man seven times in street

Brear Hassan, 32, was jailed for nearly five years after stabbing Erdalan Ali seven times in the head and body on Babington Road in Birmingham

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