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Favourite Kane makes Ballon d'Or shortlist

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane is one of three England players nominated for the 2026 Ballon d'Or alongside Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice.

Ports denied request to land 120 migrants in RNLI boats

The King's Harbour Master and Southampton Port both declined to allow migrants ashore on Sunday.

Borrowers expecting mortgage rates to drop have hopes dashed

Major lenders have raised rates on new deals in recent days, leaving many borrowers needing to make a decision.

Ukrainian TV channel building hit by Russian drone as five killed in Kyiv

The attack happened while the We Are Ukraine channel was broadcasting live, President Zelensky said.

Nottingham attacks victim's death 'potentially preventable'

The Nottingham Inquiry hears there was a chance one of Valdo Calocane's victims may have survived.

Young adults use more water than any other age group – as campaign urges 'small changes'

A campaign is urging Brits to make 'mindful choices' to cut water use, with young adults using more than any other generation.

Ray Winstone's frank response to Meghan Markle joining The Gentlemen Netflix series

Meghan Markle has been strongly tipped to star in Netflix hit The Gentlemen after her return to the UK - but one of the show's stars doesn't sound too keen on the possibility

In West Bank, date farmers weigh impact of UK sanctions on Israeli settlers

Palestinians strongly back a ban on settlement goods, but Israel's government says it is a "big mistake".

Scientists launch bid to make humans 'snuggle a shark' and fall in love with Jaws monsters

Brits are being urged to fall in love with sharks as boffins launch a £1million mission to protect them. Scientists insist the fearsome fish swimming around our shores are actually “beautiful animals” and are a far cry from the man-eating monsters in Jaws.

Canadian counter-tariffs come into force as US trade dispute escalates

Canada's levies - as high as 50% - will apply to nearly $20bn of US products, from steel to T-shirts.

Female masseuse installed rape alarm after client refused to wear towel

Ffion Price has put in place rape alarms after a man refused to wear a towel and got an erection whilst she was working.

I was fired from The Voice - I didn't want to leave, says Sir Tom Jones

The Welsh singer has appeared as an on-off coach on the competition since it premiered in 2012.

England different from when Pietersen left - Root

Joe Root says the England team is "very different" to the one Kevin Pietersen was sacked from in 2014, after the former batter joined the coaching staff of the white-ball side.

Everything Brits should stockpile now to survive Super El Nino - see full list

Experts have revealed the different food items and kit we should be storing as the deadly weather event ramps up - with wetter and stormier conditions expected this winter

Pensioner with 'largest hoard' of child abuse images found in Scotland jailed

The 83-year-old from Stenhousemuir was found to have more than two million images on a number of devices.

The White House tried to celebrate American workers on Labor Day and it was a spectacular slop-filled own goal for the ages

Magas desperately want to believe that their fearless leader has their best interests at heart. A major part of Donald Trump’s campaign focused on making sure illegal immigrants couldn’t take jobs away from deserving Americans. He also says he wants to bring back factories. Unfortunately, these priorities have taken a back seat to waging war […]

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England up in reading, maths and science rankings as Scotland and Wales fall behind

The latest Pisa report also warned of a global decline in teenagers' reading skills.

All London Heathrow and Gatwick Airport flights 'grounded' in major travel chaos

London Heathrow and Gatwick Airports are currently facing major disruption with departures this afternoon after Air Traffic Control encountered technical issues

‘What’s a skill almost everyone thinks they’re good at until they meet someone who’s actually great at it?’ – 21 things we all suck at, actually

Being a ‘jack of all trades’ means being pretty good at a lot of things, but not an expert in any of them, and that probably sums how most of us think about ourselves up pretty well. But it’s not until we come across someone who is a genuine master of a particular skill that […]

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Four Renoir paintings worth millions stolen in French museum heist

It is the latest in a string of high-profile art thefts in Europe that has again put the security of museums and galleries in the spotlight.

Everyone noticed the same disrespectful detail from Donald Trump’s bumbling chopper exit – 17 withering takedowns

The President has a giant support staff that helps him handle his day-to-day responsibilities. Most presidents would treat that staff with the utmost respect for their sacrifice and dedication. Donald Trump is not most presidents. Look no further than his bizarre and supremely unpresidential behavior while returning to the White House from a long weekend […]

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Mac Allister 'sad' at no Liverpool contract offer

Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister says he is "very sad" not to have been offered a new deal by the club and had "options" to leave in the summer.

Covid outbreak at UK hospital as health trust issues 'control processes' statement

The Northern Health and Social Care Trust has issued a statement following a Covid outbreak at Antrim Area Hospital in Northern Ireland, with enhanced infection prevention and control measures now successfully implemented

Adult model whose husband is older than her parents hits back at age-gap trolls

Olivia Eden - whose 63-year-old husband's children are all older than her - has revealed why she wouldn't want a man her own age anyway

McTominay's heart procedure 'a complete success'

Napoli say Scott McTominay's heart surgery "was a complete success" and expect the Scotland midfielder to resume training this month.

‘What do you think will die out with the next generation?’ – 21 things it looks like we’ll lose, for better or worse

Life changes at a very rapid pace nowadays, for good or ill, and things that we once thought permanent fixtures have started to disappear. They’ve been discussing this on the AskUK subreddit after PaddedValls posed this question… What do you think will die out with the next generation? Are private phone calls on the way […]

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'Michael Myers chases mum and toddler' on UK street as residents 'terrified'

A video showing a masked figure dressed as Michael Myers has been shared online after claims he chased a young mum and toddler, as well as others, in Batley, West Yorkshire

What tariffs will really cost Canadians and Americans

Households and businesses have become used to tariffs impacting the cost of living for more than year now, so what will change now?

People in their 30s have been sharing what they definitely don’t regret doing in their 20s – 17 youthful follies that aren’t a waste of time

It can feel like there’s a lot of pressure when you’re young. You’ve got to pick the right job, meet the right person, and build the foundations of your life, right? Well, maybe not. That’s because according to the findings of NanookZappa, it seems like your 20s are best spent screwing around. And we know […]

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People have been sharing the obscure hobbies they’d recommend to others – 17 offbeat pastimes to improve your life

Hobbies are the perfect way to unwind from the stresses of day-to-day life. But which ones should you embark on instead of doomscrolling for hours? Reddit user Londonvibe39 wanted to find out, but they wanted to avoid all of the obvious suggestions. Luckily the good people of r/AskReddit came to their rescue by answering their […]

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British designer Paul Smith: 'Nobody cares how good you used to be in fashion'

The celebrated British fashion designer invited BBC News to his office to talk about his career and a rubber chicken.

Man who battered ex's dog with hammer gives thumbs up as 'love you babe' heard in court

WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: Lewis Walker pleaded guilty to controlling or coercive behaviour at Liverpool Crown Court, admitting animal cruelty and domestic abuse spanning more than five years

Prince George begins first day at a rainy Eton College

The 13-year-old will follow in the footsteps of his father, the Prince of Wales, by attending the elite private school.

This Spectator journalist’s plan to prevent his daughter from becoming a ‘picky eater’ met with a uniform chorus of ‘Good luck with that!’

Writer and Spectator journalist Adam Pollock will soon be welcoming a new baby girl into the world, and we wish him the very best. Naturally, as a first-time dad preparing for fatherhood, he’s already mapped out a foolproof strategy for parenting. His main priority seems to be ensuring that his daughter never becomes a ‘picky […]

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Monty Don to leave Gardeners' World after more than 20 years

The presenter said it had been "deeply rewarding" but added that "now is the right time for a change".

Investigation after female staff at Eiffel Tower replaced by men for religious visit

The move saw outraged staff walk off the job on Monday, closing the French landmark for a day.

‘What’s the most ridiculous injury you’ve ever inflicted on yourself?’ – 23 people who honestly shouldn’t be allowed out

Getting injured is never fun, but the pain is amplified a thousand fold when you add to it the humiliation of having caused said injury yourself. They’ve been discussing the ways in which people have come a cropper due to their own foolishness on the AskUK subreddit after user Wonk_Majik shared their own experience… ‘What’s […]

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Man wanted in UK over murder of wife and two children admits unlawful possession of firearm

A man suspected of murdering his wife and two children in the UK has admitted unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition.

Prince George receives 5-word message as Kate and William arrive at Eton College

Kate Middleton and Prince William have been seen accompanying Prince George on his first day at the prestigious Eton College, where he now follows in his father and uncle's footsteps

Argentina to file criminal case against oil company operating in Falklands

The move comes days after President Javier Milei stepped up Argentina's claims of sovereignty over the Falklands.

‘What’s the nerdiest argument you’ve ever seen break out in a pub?’ – 19 brawls with petty origin stories

It’s hardly surprising that fights break out in pubs. With all that beer sloshing around, tensions are bound to flare up. However not every bar fight is over a sports game. Able-Cap2623 invited r/AskUK users to share the nerdiest reason they’ve seen a pub argument broke out, and even shared their own experience: ‘I was […]

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Some veterans to be called up to test UK's war resilience

An exercise next year on a scale not seen for a "very long time" will test the UK's preparedness, a minister says.

One of Trump’s stinky Oval Office moments went viral again, and JD Vance’s face is still an absolute gift to comedy

The word on the street is that Donald Trump is not exactly a fragrant guy. We all know his policies stink, but gossip has long since suggested that he literally smells bad, too. We’ve seen evidence of that on more than one occasion – like this. 🤣🚨 REMINDER: Trump shitting his pants at Notre-Dame de […]

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Seven weirdest things I saw at Reform conference - from Jeremy Kyle to incest warning

Daily Star reporter Sian Hewitt spent three days witnessing all the strange and frankly bizarre goings-on at the Reform party conference

Manchester 'house explosion' as locals feel ground shake after 'a huge bang'

Police, fire and ambulance crews have all raced to the scene of a suspected house explosion after locals reported hearing a "huge bang" on Ash Street in Harpurhey, Manchester

Members of the public tried to rescue girl, 7, and her aunt from house fire, says coroner

Members of the public attempted to save a seven-year-old and her aunt who died in a house fire, an inquest heard.

Ivanka Trump posted a Coldplay themed video of her galloping along the beach and it didn’t just not read the room, it wasn’t even on the same planet

Been a while since we’ve written about Ivanka Trump, whose not been quite so front of house in Donald Trump’s second term as she was in the first. Still appears to be enjoying herself, especially so in this weird AF video of her galloping along a beach. And just when it can’t get any more […]

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Alcaraz can single-handedly end American dreams

Three Americans have the chance to become the first home US Open men's champion since 2003. But Carlos Alcaraz stands in the way.

Nigel Farage warned Britain was on ‘the edge of serious civil unrest’ and the entirety of the internet responded as one

Nigel Farage is worried. Not about that undisclosed £5m donation or the Channel 4 undercover film that appeared to show his party accepting illegal donations, but because Britain is on ‘the edge of serious civil unrest’. He was speaking after those appalling scenes on the south coast of England in which far-right protestors targeted not […]

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Chaos on Ryanair flight to Malta as emergency above UK moments after take-off

A Ryanair flight from Norwich Airport to Malta has declared an in-flight emergency. Flight FR5883 suddenly abandoned its journey and diverted towards East Midlands Airport

Twisted migrant told teen victim 'at least you've been raped by someone good-looking'

WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: Gift Oladele sickeningly told his teenage victim 'I am going to put a black baby in you" and "at least you have been raped by someone good-looking" as she bravely speaks out on the attack

Harry and Meghan 'surprised' by King's letter making clear they remain non-working royals

A spokesman says they were not told in advance about the letter sent on behalf of the king, although palace sources deny this.

UK's third-biggest taxpayer to leave for Greece

Chris Rokos plans to open an office in Athens, reports say, and was ranked third in the Sunday Times's list of the UK's top taxpayers.

Kelsey Grammer says Trump will go down as one of America’s best presidents, in case you were wondering what a stretch it was playing the genius Frasier Crane

Kelsey Grammer has one of the most recognisable voices in the acting world. The Cheers and Frasier star has provided viewers with some of the most memorable moments in US sitcom history, as well as giving voice to Bart Simpson’s Nemesis, Sideshow Bob. He’s an acting icon. Unforunately, the praise stops once he ditches the […]

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Highest paid world leader to get salary increase of $1 million

Singapore's prime minister Lawrence Wong will see his annual pay rise to 3.6 million Singapore dollars ($2.8m; £2.1m).

Ed Balls had a far-right reality check for Susanna Reid and it’s totally the wake-up call that everyone needs right now

To the studios of Good Morning Britain now, where the estimable presenter Susanna Reid was finding it hard to believe the scenes we’re witnessing on the south coast right now. That is protestors not just attempting to stop people from landing on these shores but targeting the incredibly brave members of the RNLI for risking […]

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One in four young adults trust tradespeople based on appearance alone

Gen X and Boomers are more likely to be sceptical of a tradesperson's credentials.

Forget the Mediterranean diet, I'm eating only food from Shetland for a month

Dr Alex Armitage is eating only food grown, reared or caught locally during September.

This 53 seconds with Nigel Farage’s number one fan is a terrifying glimpse of what we’re up against right now

If you only spend 53 seconds with a Reform UK voter this week then make it this 53 seconds, an interview by journalist Hamish Morrison with a woman who might most politely be described as Nigel Farage’s number one fan. And as an insight into what everyone else is up against right now, it’s hard […]

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This Reform UK delegate’s take on incest was already jaw-dropping but the payoff was next level

In an exceptionally crowded field, Reform UK conference delegate of the week is surely this man, who’s just gone viral on Twitter for reasons which will become obvious. It’s Charles Amos who is chiefly (solely) known for mounting a spirited defence of incest for reasons we surely don’t need to go into here. He was […]

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Who will reach Super Bowl? - NFL predictions for 2026 season

Who are favourites to reach the Super Bowl and who will be the surprise standouts? BBC's NFL experts make their predictions for the 2026 season - and so can you.

Hunt for women and man after driver killed in hit-and-run crash near airport

Police are on the hunt for two women and a man who fled the scene of a fatal hit-and-run crash near Edinburgh Airport.

The RNLI has been targeted by far-right protestors for daring to rescuing asylum seekers and no-one took them down better than the RNLI itself

You’ll have seen the horrifying scene es in Portsmouth where hundreds of far-right activists descended to angrily protest the arrival of a small boat with 140 asylum seekers on board. Many so called patriots have subsequently taken aim at the incredible volunteers of the RNLI for daring to rescue asylum seekers attempting to come to […]

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle 'surprised' over no warning on King's letter on UK return

King Charles reiterated that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will remain private citizens following their return to the UK in a letter that reportedly caught out Duke and Duchess of Sussex

People who aren’t usually patriotic have been sharing the things that genuinely make them proud to be English – and it’s lovely stuff

If we ask you to imagine a typical English ‘patriot’, a very specific, aggressive image may spring to mind – especially after recent events. Giant St George’s flags, rowdy chanting, faces flushed by both sunburn and rage. That kind of thing. But Twitter user SagePSUA decided to reclaim the concept by asking non-patriotic English folk […]

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The firms turning recruitment into X Factor-style competitions

Applicants have to pitch their ideas on stage in front of a panel of judges and an audience. But is this exciting or unfair?

Black box recorders recovered from Amazon plane crash as more details emerge

The flight data ‌recorder and cockpit voice recorder from an Amazon Prime Air cargo plane that overran the runway and crashed while landing in Miami on Sunday have been recovered, as more details emerge on the incident.

Couple left waiting 25 hours for RAC breakdown recovery slept on steering wheel

Christabel Bradley and her husband were left fuming at RAC after they were stranded for 25 hours after being left waiting for a recovery vehicle and forced to sleep in campervan

Women 'asked to leave workstations so that men could take their places' at Eiffel Tower

Female Eiffel Tower employees were asked to step out of sight during a visit by a ​Hindu religious delegation at the weekend, according to union representatives, sparking a staff protest ‌and an investigation by authorities.

Donald Trump’s AI map of the US ‘takeover’ of North America and Greenland got the scathing responses it deserved – 21 top burns

The US is not exactly in great shape right now. It’s fighting an apparently unwinnable war with Iran, which Trump started. There is a growing list of foods that have been flagged as unsafe due to the Doge and Kennedy double act pulling safety protocols that kept dangerous bacteria at bay. The cost of living […]

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Apple fans get £400 off iPhone 17 Pro as Sky cuts price ahead of iPhone 18 launch

Apple is expected to unveil the new iPhone 18 range at a launch event on September 9, and the current iPhone 17 series is already starting to see price cuts

Late Queen's prank on American tourists who didn't recognise her is absolutely epic

Queen Elizabeth spent more than 70 years on the throne, but it seems she could still go incognito, if one prank she pulled was anything to go by

William and Kate join Prince George as he starts first day at Eton

Prince George has started his first day at Eton College as the future King begins the latest phase in his education.

This 20-year-old Reform UK council leader demonstrated his maturity and professionalism by saying Green Party members smell – 19 votes of no confidence

We regret to inform you that George Finch has been at it again. And by ‘it’, we mean being immature and cringey. That would be all well and good if he were just any recently-turned-20-year-old, but young Mr Finch is the head of Reform-run Warwickshire County Council. The youngest council leader in the country has […]

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A&E did not get the basics right - my son's life was ruined at 32

Oli's experience is one of a growing number of clinical negligence claims being made in England, BBC analysis shows.

Baby boy given world-first treatment for rare skull condition

A baby boy has become the first in the world to receive a new type of treatment for a rare skull condition.

Trump threatens to halt sale of Canadian Bombardier jets in US - as trade war intensifies

Donald Trump has warned Canadian aircraft company Bombardier that it will be no longer be permitted to sell its planes in the US unless it moves its manufacturing to the country. 

Charli XCX says bye to Brat and Liam Gallagher's tambourine grin - Music Photography Awards 2026 shortlist

Nominees for the Abbey Road awards captured some of the past year's best moments in music.

Noel and Liam unite for Don't Look Back In Anger premiere - here's what we learn from the film

As it was for their reunion shows, the Gallagher brothers arrived at the premiere for their new documentary with the same show of unity - Liam with one arm draped around Noel's shoulder, the other fist held aloft, triumphant.

Gunman opens fire on busy Liverpool street as witnesses left 'screaming'

A man riding an e-bike allegedly fired shots from a handgun on a busy street in Merseyside on Monday evening

Who are Champions League favourites and players to watch?

The Champions League is back and BBC Sport takes a look at who the favourites are to win the title plus predictions from the experts.

Americanswers… on 5 Live! Why is Lindsay Clancy’s mistrial dividing America?

And will Trump succeed in limiting mail-in voting before the midterms?

Can The Chancellor's Positive Vibes Limit Tax Rises?

Chancellor John Healey aims for ‘vibes boost’ in first major economic speech.

Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher leaves wife furious after going 'too far' while she was away

Former Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher was left in the doghouse after wife Liz accused him of taking things 'too far' while she was away from their family farm

Channel 5 Traffic Cops star sacked after committing over 20 driving offences

PC Nicholas Lovatt, a fan favourite on Channel 5's Traffic Cops, has been dismissed from Derbyshire police following a misconduct hearing that found him guilty of more than 20 driving offences

Three people rushed to hospital after major incident near UK airport

A major emergency service response was scrambled to the scene of the a crash near Edinburgh Airport, which has been closed in both directions following a serious collision on Monday morning

Grandad brands migrant protesters 'idiots' after thinking his tiny dinghy brought them

Grandfather Barry John-Williams has slammed a group of protestors in Portsmouth as “idiots” after they thought migrants came over in his tiny 2.7 metre-long dinghy following over 100 crossing last night

Paintings worth millions stolen from museum

Thieves have stolen two valuable paintings by the French impressionist Pierre-Auguste Renoir from the Renoir Museum in the South of France, the town's mayor has said.

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