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'Culture shift' needed in how UK does business, PM urges

Burnham has said those who take risks should be backed by government, but his government has been criticised for increasing business costs.

How did the first Ultimate Championship go?

As the inaugural Ultimate Championship concludes, athletics has taken its first strides in a new direction.

Horror on major airline flight as passengers 'shaken violently' scream 'we will die'

A Turkish Airlines flight travelling from Istanbul to Tunis was diverted to an alternative airport after it was battered by severe turbulence during a violent storm, with passengers screaming in terror

Donald Trump claimed he was a young boy during the Falklands War, and counting entered the chat – 17 favourite takedowns of President Delulu

If Spitting Image hadn’t got there first, we’d be begging someone to make a documentary about Trump and call it ‘The President’s Brain is Missing’, because he can claim it’s called ‘the weave’ until his face goes from orange to blue, but we all know it’s really just word salad. During his recent visit to […]

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MPs and Lords call for new law to address AI threat to human rights

Existing laws are not equipped to address the risks to human rights being posed by artificial intelligence, UK politicians say.

Bears, Bills and Ravens win on record-breaking Sunday

After kicking off the NFL season with a Super Bowl rematch and a trip to Australia, week one continued with a record-breaking Sunday.

The Papers: 'Compulsory lentils' and 'Boris flees Vlad drone blitz'

New school food rules for England and ex-PM Boris Johnson "flees Vlad drone blitz" are the top stories in Monday's papers.

First ministers of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland to meet in Cardiff

The Plaid Cymru, SNP and Sinn Féin leaders will discuss ways they can work more closely.

Robert Jenrick told Laura Kuenssberg that the two crypto billionaires bankrolling Reform are just “patriotic Brits”, and even she wasn’t buying it

By now, you’ll be aware that Reform UK has gone further into their Magafication of British politics by receiving pledges for two £36 million donations from crypto billionaires within 48 hours. Astounding story. Reform receives a *second* £36m donation from a crypto billionaire in 48 hours. Christopher Harborne- the £5m benefactor- has matched Ben Delo's […]

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Carney eyes 'unique alliance' with EU as trade war with US intensifies

While Carney has ruled out EU membership, the Canadian leader says he wants to pursue a "unique alliance" with Brussels.

Russia hits Ukrainian train shortly after Boris Johnson and top European officials leave station

The former UK PM said: "I don't know what warped logic drove Putin to blow up a stationary Ukrainian locomotive on the Polish border this morning".

Early results in Swedish election show one-seat advantage for left bloc

Preliminary results in Sweden's national election are indicating a narrow one-seat advantage for the left-wing opposition over Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's right-wing coalition.

Andy Burnham's high stakes policy headache that could split Labour MPs

To Andy Burnham, the privatisation of our water industry represents more than just a failure.

Amazon pauses work with cargo firm after fatal crash

The 21 Air-operated jet overshot a runway at Miami International Airport and hit several vehicles.

Swedish left-wing bloc narrowly ahead with election too close to call

A preliminary count by Sweden's election authority projected that left-wing opposition bloc would win a three-seat majority.

Zverev turns US Open tears into triumph in transformational year

How a more composed Alexander Zverev stayed 'zen-like' to beat Ben Shelton and win the US Open, six years after a heart-breaking defeat in the final.

Watch: Why Russian strike on train could be sign of escalation

No casualties were reported after a Russian drone struck a train shortly after Boris Johnson and top European officials left the area.

US aviator shot down over Iran recalls 'free-falling' in first interview since rescue

The April rescue operation to recover the downed aircrew saw the first US boots on the ground in Iran in 46 years, American officials say.

Al Fayed compensation claims could total £150m, law firm says

A law firm representing more than 200 survivors of alleged abuse by former Harrods boss Mohamed al Fayed says compensation claims could total as much as £150 million.

Warm start to week to make way for wetter and windier conditions

A stronger jet stream will bring a distinctly autumnal look to our weather this week, but is there a September heatwave on the horizon later this month?

How to protect your laptop, phone and bike from thieves at uni

What should new students consider to keep your belongings safe and covered by insurance?

Emmy Awards: How to watch, who is nominated and why Heated Rivalry is missing

Beef stars Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan are among the nominees at the ceremony in Los Angeles.

Buckingham Palace works uncover trove of everyday items dating back to 1800s

A collection of historic, forgotten items have been found during the restoration of the London royal residence.

The Pitt is up for 25 Emmys - but the show's biggest fans are real-life doctors

Those in the medical profession say the HBO Max show about a US hospital emergency room is the most realistic medical drama yet.

Why a fresh wave of North Korean soldiers may fight in Russia's war in Ukraine

North Korea will continue to send its soldiers to fight in Russia's war, but only for as long as it is profitable to do so, writes the BBC's Quentin Sommerville.

Why I'm doing a September reset and how you can create a new routine

It's the month when many of us embark on a new chapter so here's how to start strong and keep the good habits.

I had 11 years of chemotherapy for a cancer I didn't have

Becky Jones is among more than 40 people taking legal action against a hospital trust.

Rent rises set to speed up in gloomy forecast for tenants

The cost of renting is expected to rise by 4% or 5% a year by December, says property website Zoopla.

Zverev caps transformational year with US Open triumph

Alexander Zverev lands his second Grand Slam title after ending Ben Shelton's hopes of becoming a rare home US Open men's champion.

Intelligence & resilience key in statement win for Maresca's Man City - Murphy

Match of the Day pundit Danny Murphy explains how Manchester City beat Manchester United at Old Trafford despite being down to 10 men for most of the game.

The Himalayas are melting faster - and India's economy is 'at risk'

A new report warns Himalayan glaciers are melting faster, threatening India’s water, economy and communities.

Deep-fried food banned under new school dinner rules in England

The government describes its new school food standards as "once-in-a-generation changes".

Goal that led to Man Utd's derby defeat by City was VAR 'error', referees admit

Refereeing body Pro Ref has admitted an error after VAR awarded Manchester City their winning goal during Sunday's Manchester derby.

Refereeing body admits judgement error over Haaland winner in Manchester derby

The Premier League refereeing body Pro Ref admits an error of judgement in awarding Erling Haaland's winner in the Manchester derby.

Refereeing body admits judgement error over Haaland derby winner

The Premier League refereeing body Pro Ref admits an error of judgement in awarding Erling Haaland's winner in the Manchester derby.

Joint-worst start since 1992 and fan protests - Man Utd's day to forget

Manchester United fans protested inside and outside Old Trafford before Sunday's derby, then saw their team lose to 10-man Manchester City

How virtual safety car cost Norris win - and should F1 change rules?

Lando Norris says he was "insanely unlucky" to lose what seemed like a certain win in the Spanish Grand Prix because of the timing of a virtual safety car.

Haaland scores controversial winner as Man City win derby despite Foden red

Erling Haaland's goal helps Manchester City win a highly controversial Manchester derby at rivals Manchester United despite playing with 10 men for more than 70 minutes.

Questions mount over what an AI 'slowdown' would look like

While pacing AI development might sound like a quick fix, it is far from an easy solution.

Inside wargame that tests the UK's home defence

A wargame that tested how real-life local authorities, the emergency services and the military might respond to an attack on the UK has revealed a genuine appetite across the country for this kind of worst-case scenario training.

Boris Johnson narrowly escapes drone attack - as Russia accused of 'escalation'

Boris Johnson has been caught up in a security scare after a train behind the one he was travelling in was hit by a Russian drone in Ukraine.

Police release images of six men after anti-migrant protest in Portsmouth

Police have released images of six men a week after an anti-migrant protest in Portsmouth in which officers were injured and vehicles were damaged.

Boris Johnson's train evacuated in Ukraine after Russian drone strike on railway

Passengers in part of the train were woken by conductors and temporarily evacuated as drones were detected near the railway line, according to German newspaper Der Spiegel

Trump talks up Irish reunification again as he brushes off criticism

Donald Trump has talked up Irish reunification for a third time this weekend, saying "it is natural to put north and south together".

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?

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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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

Six dead and search under way for 129 missing from Indonesian passenger ship

At least six people have died and 129 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.

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

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

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

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

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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