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Amy Hunt tells Sydney Sweeney 'this is what women in sport look like' after controversial ad

British sprinter Amy Hunt is among the female athletes to criticise the controversial betting advert starring actress Sydney Sweeney.

'This is what women in sport look like' - Hunt responds to controversial Sweeney advert

British sprinter Amy Hunt is among the female athletes to criticise the controversial betting advert starring actress Sydney Sweeney.

Burnham cancels engagements after death of his father

The PM has cancelled engagements for Monday and Tuesday following the death of his father Roy.

McCullum wants Pietersen to challenge methods

Former batter Kevin Pietersen accused England players of not trying on last year's tour of India.

‘Has a complete stranger ever done something unexpectedly kind for you?’ – 21 incredible acts of generosity that will restore your faith in the human race

We seem to hear and see a lot about how awful other people are nowadays. You only have to open up any of the myriad social media apps to witness somebody have a huge moan about somebody else. So when we hear about people being nice to each other, it’s a real mental and emotional […]

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Gas safety warning as Brits overlook potential signs – from tired pets to condensation

One in four homeowners aren't confident they could recognise the warning signs of a gas safety issue at home - putting themselves and others at risk

Andy Burnham in fresh family tragedy as PM suddenly cancels all engagements

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has cancelled engagements today and tomorrow following the death of his father Roy, who was suffering from Alzheimer’s, Downing Street said.

London musical cancelled after Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey pull out

Sunday in the Park With George was supposed to make its debut next year at the Barbican.

Removal of US Embassy staffer from UK 'unforgivable'

Charlotte Charles says the situation has "all the hallmarks" of her son's case.

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".

Steep rise in young UK nationals detained for smuggling drugs from Asia

Hundreds of Britons have been detained in Thailand on suspicion of attempting to smuggle cannabis to the UK.

Why are there concerns AI could threaten humanity, and how real are they?

Existential fears about AI have once again reared their head - here's what you need to know.

Speedboat killer jailed for attack on girlfriend

Jack Shepherd was sentenced at Isleworth Crown Court after previously admitting the violent assault.

Arsenal to contact Pro Ref over Konsa penalty

Arsenal will contact refereeing body Pro Ref over the incident that saw Ezri Konsa concede a penalty in Saturday's win over Sunderland.

Driver who killed Team GB triathlete to be deported

Romanian van driver Visile Barbu's appeal against deportation was dismissed by a judge.

Familiar questions for Man Utd, now Carrick must find answers

After one win in four Premier League games, the problems are mounting for Manchester United and manager Michael Carrick.

Hyrox apologises for allowing race to continue after athlete soils herself

Some raised concerns around hygiene while others praised the competitor's resolve to finish the race and push through adversity.

Harry and Meghan's abandoned £23m mansion's future revealed after sudden UK move

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have left their 19-bathroom Montecito mansion empty after their sudden return to the UK, leaving experts speculating over what happens next

What you need to know about the latest donations to Reform UK

Chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman explains who's behind Reform UK's £72m in donations.

Westminster's time is coming to an end, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish leaders say

The leaders of Plaid Cymru, SNP and Sinn Fein say the UK government should prepare for constitutional change.

Nick Robinson had the Comeback of the Day when Richard Tice suggested people should trust Reform UK’s compliance officer

We cross now to BBC Radio 4, where Richard Tice got his arse handed to him on a plate by Today presenter Nick Robinson, as he tried to bat away questions about Reform UK’s two crypto billionaire donors. We suspect this made Tice regret putting his head above the parapet on the media rounds. Let’s […]

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Speedboat killer jailed over attacking girlfriend with BBQ tongs for burning pizza

Jack Shepherd, who was previously jailed for manslaughter over the death of Charlotte Brown in a speedboat incident, has been sentenced to 20 months in prison for assaulting his girlfriend

Daughter, 19, missing 'without phone' after getting separated from parents at UK festival

Sophie Potter, 19, from Huyton, was last seen at the Reminisce Festival in St Helens on Saturday, September 12 – family appeal for information.

Yorkshire Dales towns rocked by earthquake as 'loud rumbles' shake homes

A minor earthquake struck near the town of Sedbergh in the Yorkshire Dales at around 4am on Sunday, with the tremor sending vibrations and "loud rumbles" through nearby homes and startling residents from their sleep

Jared Kushner said if only Zelenskyy would give Putin what he wants the war would end and this Ukrainian woman surely said it best

The United States ‘special envoy for peace’ Jared Kushner – AKA Donald Trump’s son-in-law – has been having his say about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Here he is appearing to suggest that it’s up to Ukraine to make the next after Putin ‘laid out his line of what he wants to achive’. And it’s quite […]

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One of Reform’s crypto billionaire donors wrote that he backs Farage because he ‘cannot cope with lying politicians’, and everybody’s irony meters exploded

If you weren’t impressed after Elon Musk bought a convicted felon the presidency of the USA, hold onto your hats. A couple of crypto billionaires have donated more than £70 million between them to the only party that’s promising to slash regulations around crypto like they’re freeing the Gordian Knot, rather than – you know […]

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All-girls school teacher sacked after pupils see 'twerking teen' YouTube searches

James Hindson, 69, who worked at Moreton Hall School near Oswestry, has been banned from teaching by a TRA misconduct panel after he accidently shared his sordid search history on YouTube

Donald Trump blamed Volodymyr Zelenskyy for rising oil prices and was fact checked til he farted

Donald Trump took time out from rolling around his Ireland golf course to give an update on his thoughts, such as they are, on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Trump of course said he’d bring an end to the conflict within 24 hours of returning to the White House except it’s not getting on for the […]

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'Big Ludo' - trailblazing keeper who became West Ham cult figure

Ludek Miklosko, who has died aged 64, was a cult figure with West Ham supporters after his move to London in 1990.

Jesse Watters thought he’d just owned his Fox News colleague and her A++ comeback was simply sparkling

Time for one of our occasional visits to the studios of Fox News, specifically the bit hosted by Jesse Watters and his fellow panellists on The Five. More often than not these visits end with Jessica Tarlov making someone look stupid, and we’re glad to say this one was no exception. Over to you, Jesse […]

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These House of the Dragon stars discussing the perfect cup of tea was already the most British thing ever but James Norton’s unexpected twist was next level

House of the Dragon doesn’t appear to have seized upon the national consciousness quite in the same way as the show which spawned it, Game of Thrones. Still it passes the time enjoyably enough, but surely not as well as this behind the scenes chat between a bunch of its stars which has just gone […]

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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".

Man denies charges after brother and three others killed in crash

A man has denied aiding and abetting dangerous driving after his brother and three other men were killed when a car crashed into a lamppost.

Former West Ham goalkeeper who famously denied Man Utd league title dies

Former West Ham goalkeeper Ludek Miklosko has died after a battle with cancer, the club has said.

Heading off to uni? Here's what to insure against theft

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

A woman journalist asked Donald Trump about the Dublin protests against him and his feeble reply was straight out of his presidential playbook

Donald Trump’s been on a two-day visit to Ireland, partly to meet the Irish political high-ups but mostly to attend the Irish Open which just happened to be taking place on one of his golf courses. Not everyone was pleased to see the American president, obviously, not least the people who took the time to […]

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Whoever made this ace cut from the timer to Pierce Brosnan at the US Open tennis tournament, take the rest of the week off

There is a certain power in the hands of the camera team and the editors that allows them to bring moments of magic to the viewing public. Like this subtle humiliation of Donald Trump. Cameraman zooms out to reveal hundreds of empty seats after Trump claims “you don’t have any seats that are empty” pic.twitter.com/3XRARWD3uD […]

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Search for missing Belgian hillwalker who disappeared in the Scottish Highlands

A search has been launched for a missing Belgian man who has disappeared while hillwalking in the Scottish Highlands.

How youth helped Nordqvist answer critics and deliver Solheim Cup win

Captain Anna Nordqvist's faith in Europe's young rookies paid off as they delivered crucial points in regaining the Solheim Cup with victory over the United States, writes Iain Carter.

'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.

Nigel Farage was crowing over Reform UK’s crypto windfall, and got owned to Thailand and back – 19 top burns

Nigel Farage and Reform UK have been boasting about securing an eye-watering £36 million donation from crypto-billionaire Ben Delo, followed by an identical pledge from Thailand-based crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne, to fuel their next campaign. Delo claims he simply wants to ensure a ‘fair fight’ and break up the political ‘cartel’ maintained by the traditional […]

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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

Speedboat killer jailed again for attacking woman

A man who was jailed for manslaughter over a woman's death in a speedboat crash has been sentenced to 20 months in prison for assaulting another woman.

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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Deep-fried food banned and desserts cut back under new school dinner rules

Schools in England will stop offering pupils deep-fried foods such as chips and cut down on desserts in reforms aimed at tackling childhood obesity and tooth decay.

Police had councillor's fingerprints on hate mail - but dropped case

Gerard Woodhouse's fingerprints were found on an offensive letter before he targeted another victim.

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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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.

Al Fayed compensation claims could total £150m, lawyers say

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.

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 - here's what real doctors think of it

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.

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.

VAR at fault for allowing Haaland goal against Man Utd, admits referee group

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

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'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

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

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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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

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

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

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

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