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Paul McCartney told Amy Poehler he remembers his own birth, and the internet just wouldn’t let it be – 15 favourite reactions

Amy Poehler is a bit of a legend. The actor and comedian is probably best known for her appearances on Saturday Night Live, starring in comedies like Mean Girls and Sisters with her good friend Tina Fey, and for playing the hilariously earnest Leslie Knope in Parks and Recreation. Her weekly podcast, Good Hang, allows […]

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Hundreds of IDF investigations into killings without public outcome, BBC Verify finds

BBC Verify has identified 254 incidents from the past three years the Israeli military said it is reviewing after being accused of harm.

Musk says US government may be behind slowdown of Ukraine drone speeds

Ukraine says Starlink access has improved but it is still facing speed limits which are disrupting its battlefield "missions".

UK temperatures to rise to 23C before autumn chill sets in

Warm air will bring unseasonable warmth to the south and east of the UK on Thursday but chillier conditions are set to spread to all areas by the weekend.

Australian woman charged with lacing colleague's curry with snail poison

The alleged victim, who was in a relationship with the woman, had spotted bright green pellets in the meal.

Inquest into death of man killed by tiger at wildlife park to open

An inquest into the death of a man who was killed by a tiger after entering its enclosure at a wildlife park is set to open later today.

White House defends new press secretary amid questions about her legal credentials

Katie Zacharia does not appear to be registered to the legal bar in any state where she has lived.

Half of adults would not go to war for the UK, poll suggests

Half of the UK population say there are no circumstances in which they would go to war for Britain, a poll suggests.

Retired US generals call on Pentagon to cancel 'barbaric' execution livestream

Livestreaming the execution of Nidal Hasan "will taint the honor of the military that employs it, and a nation that allows it," 72 former officers said in a letter.

Hospitality companies to create 100,000 new roles for NEETs

The UK's leading hospitality businesses have committed to hiring 100,000 young people not in education, employment or training (NEET), it has been announced.

The Papers: 'Zelenskyy blames Trump' and Brand a 'sex predator'

Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to London and the first day of Russell Brand's rape trial dominate Thursday's front pages.

How West Midlands shed its gun crime capital label

Firearms discharges drop by more than half in the past six years in the force area.

Wales has a school standards crisis. Will plans to fix it actually work?

Wales scores poorly on international test results but it is not clear a new curriculum will help.

I'm 12 and I want to try protein powder - should I?

We asked experts how safe it is for children and teenagers to take protein supplements.

Dog that hunts invasive 'sea vomit' honoured as animal of the year

Sgiath is thought to be the UK's first sea squirt-hunting dog and has been trained to sniff out the marine pest.

Global charity withholds report into its role in Syria's 'disappeared' children

SOS Children's Villages International has acknowledged that more than 140 children were taken to its facilities by Syrian security services.

How backlash against data centres could shape the US midterm elections

Democrats and Republicans alike are coming out against data centre development, amid growing backlash across the US.

Guardiola's return, Man City's defiance - and a game of glorious chaos

On their return to Etihad Stadium Manchester City put on a show of defiance - even in the face of a PSG masterclass, writes Phil McNulty.

Jackson steps up again as Aston Villa revival continues

Nicolas Jackson continues his fine goalscoring form as Aston Villa record an impressive Champions League win.

Martinez outburst came out of 'anger and frustration'

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez says he "spoke out of anger and frustration" when launching a scathing attack on the club's hierarchy.

Reform faces criticism after councillors filmed making racist comments

Reform says all of those people filmed by ITV are under investigation having resigned or been suspended.

Brooklyn novelty shop reeling from 'surreal' row with Kelly Clarkson over mechanical bird

Art of Play says its staff have been threatened after the singer complained online about how she was treated.

'A movement for true change': Cornell University professor speaks out

A Cornell University professor has said she hopes that conversations after an alleged campus gang rape could mark the start of "a movement for true change".

PSG on 'different level' - are they building greatest European dynasty?

Paris St-Germain are eyeing a third successive Champions League crown after dismantling Manchester City, but where do they rank against Europe's most dominant clubs?

Met Office issues UK snow forecast verdict as temperatures set to plunge

The Met Office has issued an update on white Christmas chances in the UK, with snow more likely in January and February as temperatures are set to plunge

UK threatens to ban Eritreans over migrant return policy

The home secretary said she would not hesitate to impose measures on other countries "refusing to co-operate".

Man City show fight but fall short of fightback against slick PSG

Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain make it two wins from two in this season's Champions League, after beating Manchester City 4-2 at the Etihad Stadium

New York City to end horse-drawn carriage rides after teenager's death

New York City is to end horse carriage rides through Central Park following the "tragic and preventable" death of a teenager earlier this year.

On night of mayhem for Liverpool, Barcola arrives in style

Bradley Barcola's form was the subject of pre-match questions before Liverpool faced LASK - but the France forward's Champions League hat-trick was the perfect answer.

Why Zelensky's meeting with Burnham matters

Prime Minister Andy Burnham welcomed President Zelensky to Downing Street on Wednesday, as Ukraine's leader looks to shore up his European allies five years into Russia's war on Ukraine.

Why is Starlink internet so important on the battlefield in Ukraine?

It is the "backbone of military communications in Ukraine" that provides vital high-speed internet to forces across the country.

Tiger attack witness relives horror – 'I tried to look away but I couldn't'

WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: Ella Ford, 24, from Moreton, was visiting Yorkshire Wildlife Park with her boyfriend when she witnessed William Chapman enter the tiger enclosure within seconds

Swimmer Archie Goodburn thanks prime minister as brain cancer review announced

The Scottish athlete, who has inoperable brain tumours, previously made a tearful plea for more investment in brain cancer research on BBC Breakfast.

Tiger attack victim William Chapman's 'final hours' as he documented day before tragedy

WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: William Chapman was identified as the young man who tragically lost his life after he entered a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park on Saturday

Sally Rooney books withdrawn from UK over Palestine Action support

Author Sally Rooney has said she can no longer sell her books in the UK because of her support for the banned protest group Palestine Action.

What if you could turn off your algorithm? Australia is about to try

New legislation is being tabled in Australia's parliament on Thursday to force big tech to allow users to switch off algorithms which send them recommended content.

Russell Brand was a 'sexual predator', prosecution alleges as rape trial begins

The actor and comedian has pleaded not guilty to three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.

Drop-off charges at UK airports to be reviewed after sharp increase

Confirming the review, the government said it was "vital to ensure travel remains accessible and that passengers are treated fairly".

Police urge men wearing 'Clare Balding' masks to come forward after incident

West Midlands Police have released CCTV images of two men wearing masks resembling broadcaster Clare Balding, who are not suspects but are urged to come forward to assist with enquiries into cable damage on Broad Lane, Coventry

Sally Rooney books withdrawn in UK over Palestine Action support

The Irish writer is best known for novels such as Normal People, Intermezzo and Conversations With Friends.

Netflix to shed 1,000 jobs in steepest cuts since 2022

The cuts equate to around 6% of the streaming giant's total workforce worldwide.

Trump slammed for 'using AI to mock' tiger attack victim William Chapman for 'cheap laugh'

WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: Donald Trump has sparked outrage after his team posted an AI video of himself fighting with a tiger just days after William Chapman was killed after entering an enclosure

US inflation rises more than expected - here's what is happening with prices

The pace of price rises increased to 3.7% in the year to September, driving by higher motor fuel costs.

'World's scariest predator' killed William Chapman – but zoo safety measures 'incredible'

Wildlife biologist Rosie Moore has described the Amur tiger that killed William Chapman at Yorkshire Wildlife Park as "one of the scariest apex predators in the world", as a health and safety investigation gets underway

Of all Trump’s new press secretary Katie Zacharia’s comically awful moments, it was surely this ‘Venezuela’ bit that totally took the biscuit

We can only hope that Donald Trump’s new press secretary Katie Zacharia is in the job for a very, very long time. Although, like our hope that the Democrats will finally get their act together – little bit of politics there! – we fear we are destined to be disappointed. Because so epically bad was […]

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Photographer scoops top award for snapping digging dog 'having time of his life'

Annie Meeks' labrador Bear, four, was crowned winner for a photo of him digging on a sandy beach with his rear end in the air.

JD Vance tried to make a homophobic joke about a political opponent and everyone laughed at Vance instead

Of all the horrible traits Magas display when they venture out into the public, their sense of humour might be at the very top (bottom?) of the list. Every time they try to crack a joke, it falls flat. Or is filled with hatred. Or is a little bit of both. One of the worst […]

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Trump lackey Mike Johnson just described his midterm election nightmare – and accidentally made the perfect case for democracy in the process

The scariest word in the Maga universe isn’t “trans” or “autopen” or “toupée.” It’s “accountability.” As in, once Magas get elected, what do they plan on doing to actually help their supporters? No one within Donald Trump’s orbit ever has a straight answer to that question, because so far, with control of all three branches […]

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An American said Europeans ‘couldn’t comprehend’ driving down a wooded country lane like this and these Europeans were only too happy to help

Time to return now to the culture wars between the United States and, well, basically the rest of the world. It’s this particular American dude who tried to clamber onto some kind of moral high ground when it comes to driving down a country lane in the woods. @CaseyBHead describes himself as a ‘salaryman and […]

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Pope thanks wellwishers for prayers after cancer operation

Pope Leo has thanked wellwishers for their prayers after his cancer operation.

HGV driver jailed for organising livestream of "grandad raping his granddaughter" in police sting

Christopher Lumley, 38, was jailed for nine years after he arranged a video call where he planned to watch a livestream of a "grandad raping his granddaughter" — unaware he was talking to an undercover officer.

Prisoner who slashed 'pal' in jail says he'd rather serve 100 years than go home to Stoke-on-Trent

Christopher Scott, 46, said he "does not ever want to go home" to Stoke-on-Trent and warned he will "cut a Governor or an officer" given the chance, before being jailed for life with a minimum term of 15 years

This so-called lazy meal had the internet gnashing its teeth, and earned a hot spot in the Hall of Fame

We all have those times when we really can’t be bothered making a proper meal from scratch, but we still have to eat – and that’s where our lazy meals come in handy. It might be noodles in a plastic pot, a bowl of cereal or a tin of spaghetti, for example. What it probably […]

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Children killed in arson attack named - as family calls for culprit to 'own up'

Two children who died in an arson attack at a home in Ireland have been named as Callum and Jayden, as their family and police urge anyone with information to come forward.

Someone asked about the ‘worst excuse’ people have used to get out of work – 21 employees who swapped their morals for a duvet day

Skiving work now and then is no bad thing, given that we spend our lives slaving for The Man in return for a paltry financial reward. But sometimes people use excuses that go beyond a little white lie and end up in the territory of great big black ones. They’ve been discussing the worst fibs […]

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People have been sharing the ‘best worst’ tattoos they’ve ever seen – 23 absolute humdingers that are never coming off

Getting a tattoo is a big deal. It’s going to be with you for life, so it’s crucial to really carefully consider whether you will like it for the rest of your life. And yet a lot of people barely give it a second thought, it appears, and get something regrettable plastered all over them […]

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Americans have adopted the Liz Truss lettuce to troll Trump’s new press secretary and these proud Brits surely speak for the entire nation

It’s easy given the state of everything right now to regard Britain’s standing in the world as a fraction of what it once was, and we’re not just talking about Brexit. Except today there is a glimmer of light amongst the darkness, a sign perhaps that the UK’s influence on the global stage hasn’t slipped […]

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An American comedian explained Donald Trump’s attitude to Ukraine and Russia, and it’s the satirists we feel sorry for

American comedian Dave Columbo has quickly become an internet favourite for his brilliant explanations of WTF is going on with Donald Trump at any given moment. He provides a straight, unvarnished weekly round-up of the administration’s wild behaviour, and the beauty of both those round-ups and his sketches about the president is that he really […]

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Three in 10 young people would rather talk about politics than money

More than a third of Brits ban money talk at the dinner table, but experts say breaking the taboo could actually help boost your bank account

Introverted men have been sharing how they met their partners – 17 shy guy tales to make you smile

Even for outgoing types, meeting the love of your life is difficult. But spare a thought for introverts, who have to battle with their internal battery as well. Dating can be especially tricky for them, but not impossible. To hear how introverted men hooked up with their partners, Redditor Accomplished-Call5 put the following question to […]

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Fella rained down roof tiles on cops and launched a 10-day crime spree before being nabbed

Husum Ghnaimat pelted police with roof tiles during a dramatic rooftop standoff embarked on a 10-day crime rampage after being repeatedly released on bail

This outrageous old Countdown number round just went wildly viral again and it’s an absolute jaw-dropper

Chances are you might have already seen this Countdown numbers round from back in the day, but even if you have then you will probably want to watch it again. And if you haven’t then, well, you are in for an absolute treat after it was posted on Twitter by xx and rapidly went into […]

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Half of Brits admit hiding in darkness and sitting in silence to avoid trick-or-treaters

Sweet brand Bebeto surveyed the nation and discovered that 53% admit to adopting 'stealth tactics' to avoid facing kids in fancy dress on Halloween

Donald Trump mocked a reporter who dared ask him about his Iran fiasco and it was basically the essence of the man in 19 seconds flat

Donald Trump loves taking questions but he’s less keen on answering them. Especially when it comes to his Iran fiasco, the war that shows no sign of ending no matter how many times the American president declares ‘victory’. So it was only natural that this particular reporter would want to ask him what would happen […]

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25 of the Funniest Posts We’ve Seen on Bluesky This Week

Happy Hump Day, and welcome to the part of the year where you find yourself wearing so many layers you can’t bend your arms, because it’s a bit too early to start turning the heating on. Out in the wild world of the news, we’ve seen Manchester City finally facing some heat, the President of […]

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The real North-South divide has been revealed - and it's all about how Brits love their gravy

Aldi has mapped out the UK's regional 'gravy personalities' in the first-ever Great British Gravy Map, highlighting some surprising habits including drinking gravy by the mugful

What’s the most unbelievable thing you’ve held in your hands? – 17 objects that have blown people away

Chances are we’ve all seen impressive sights, like a breathtaking sunset or a city you’ve always wanted to visit. And while they’re all well and good, there’s something extra special about holding an incredible object. Redditor LickItToGrowIt was curious to hear more about the incredible things placed into people’s palms, so they put the following […]

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Innocent couple and two kids killed in Waterford arson attack had asked to be rehoused

Kim and Philip English and their two sons Callum, 12, and Jayden, nine, died in the suspected arson attack in Waterford city in the early hours of yesterday morning

A ‘Maga’ shared a video of Trump’s latest rally and the only way it was full is if people came dressed as empty seats

Donald Trump’s frantic campaign rally continues as he looks to shore up support – any support! – ahead of November’s midterm elections. The president and his new press secretary continue to insist that Maga support for the president is undimmed …. Zacharia: Attendance is at record highs as Americans are and packing arenas to support […]

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Donald Trump’s furious looking double take when he finds out in real time where his new press secretary passed her law exams was simply epic

Donald Trump’s got a new White House press secretary after Karoline Leavitt left to (briefly) spend more time with her family before signing up with Fox News. And it’s fair to say Katie Zacharia’s first day in the job didn’t go well, it didn’t go well at all. 😬 Katie Zacharia’s first press briefing was […]

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Trump took the scenic route to his helicopter, and the internet put a comedic spin on it – 17 funniest takedowns

We’re used to seeing Donald Trump demonstrating what not to do on a field sobriety test, but in his latest amble across the tarmac, he spent so long heading towards the tail of his helicopter that we thought he must be looking for the catering truck. Watch this. Trump arrives in Alaska and walks to […]

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Richard Tice’s speculation that he can’t fart without someone recording it raised a right stink about what ITV’s secret filming might reveal

It’s beginning to look as though there might be, at any given time, a number of journalists going undercover to get the inside scoop on how Reform UK officials behave when they think they’re amongst friends. Although we reckon the idea of two sets of undercover journos accidentally feeding each other stories would be a […]

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Shipwreck thought to be 4,700 years old found off coast of Turkey

Archaeologists say the wreck is up to 4,700 years old, dating to the Early Bronze Age.

Katie Zacharia’s first appearance as White House Press Secretary was so eye-wateringly bad, they’ve already started the lettuce countdown

It’s never good to turn up late on your first day on the job. Good impressions, and all that. Brand new White House Press Secretary, Katie Zacharia, might have made a better impression if she’d been even later than the eight minutes she managed, because that would have given her a bit less time to […]

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Tiger attack victim William Chapman 'on strong medication' as family issue update

William Chapman, in his mid-20s, was fatally mauled by a tiger after climbing into its enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park near Doncaster on Saturday, as his family reveal he had been prescribed strong medication

Family of tiger attack victim William Chapman pay tribute to 'amazing son' in new update

WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: William Chapman, who died after being attacked by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, had “suffered from significant mental illness” his family said in a statement

Tribute paid to tiger attack victim William Chapman as school 'loved watching him grow'

WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: Former child actor William Chapman has been named as the tragic victim of a horror tiger attack after he entered an enclosures at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, as his former stage school have now paid tribute

Mum of tiger attack victim William Chapman says son was 'passionate about acting'

WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: The man involved in the tragic death at Yorkshire Wildlife Park at the weekend has been confirmed as William Chapman, who was a former child actor, as his mum wrote he was "passionate about acting" in an old blog post

Tiger attack victim William Chapman was former child actor who 'appeared on BBC and ITV'

WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: William Chapman, who is reportedly in his 20s, was earlier named as the tragic victim of a fatal tiger attack after he entered an enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park

Man jailed for 13-hour masturbation spree given early release – but it did not last long

WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: Roman Scott, 35, from Sutton was sentenced to 17 months for public indecency offences including a 13-hour masturbation spree on trains, but was released early only to turn up drunk

M&S branch closed after 'car crashes into storefront' as air ambulance scrambled

An M&S store has been forced to close after a car reportedly crashed into its storefront at Silverlink Retail Park in Wallsend, North Tyneside with two patients taken to the Royal Victoria Infirmary for further treatment

Brits refuse to learn new card games - as nation's favourites revealed

From blackjack to snap, discover Britain's top-loved card games, and why so many players refuse to try anything new.

Barcode scanning across NHS could save £50 million, report suggests

Rolling out barcode scanning across the NHS could save almost £50 million and prevent dozens of serious patient safety incidents each year, according to a recent report.

Drayton Manor worker sexually assaulted 19 girls as crimes uncovered after parent told

Former Drayton Manor theme park ride operator Josef Luke Hammond sexually assaulted 19 girls as his crimes were uncovered after one victim told a parent that she had been touched inappropriately

Martial arts club owner raped woman after Ju-Jitsu roll during free one-to-one session

Martial arts club owner Juan Miguel Figueroa-Ball raped a woman after offering her a free one-to-one introductory session when he attacked her following a Ju-Jitsu roll

Unravel the secrets of a priceless piece of British history

As the Bayeux Tapestry travels to the UK for the first time in 950 years, historians and experts unravel its secrets

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