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Valve's Steam Frame is excellent - but at over £1,000 is VR still too expensive?

The BBC's Tom Gerken is hands-on with the latest virtual reality headset.

No weekend game for Manchester derby VAR officials

The video assistant referee for the Manchester derby, Matt Donohue, and his assistant VAR, Blake Antrobus, are not appointed for this weekend's Premier League games.

Man admits drugging and raping wife for 20 years

A husband, who cannot be named to protect his wife's anonymity, pleads guilty to more than 60 offences, including rape and administering a substance with intent.

Flash flooding interrupts half-marathon, submerges cars

Parts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were hit by flash flooding, leading to water rescues, stranded motorists and half-marathon runners battling the floodwaters.

Immigrants held in small outdoor cages at 'Alligator Alcatraz' in Florida, investigators find

DHS inspectors say they found the immigration-detention centre violated basic standards for hygiene, medical care, food and safety.

Former top civil servant received pay-off of nearly £860,000

Lord Wormald became the shortest-serving cabinet secretary in the history of the post when he left in February.

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.

Husband admits drugging wife to rape and sexually abuse her over 20 years

A man has admitted drugging his wife to rape and sexually abuse her over more than two decades. 

Could AI pose a threat to humanity, and can it be regulated?

The BBC's AI correspondent Marc Cieslak explains what artificial intelligence is and whether it could cause a threat to humanity.

Jury discharged in Boris Johnson wedding plot trial

A jury fails to reach a verdict for Tim Speers who was accused of planning a protest at the event.

Uganda will now take part in Harry's Invictus Games after King's reassurance

After a phone call with Buckingham Palace, Uganda now says it will take part in the Invictus Games.

Farage says £72m donations are compliant 'with the law today'

Ministers are seeking to put a £100,000 annual cap on donations from British expats, backdated to 25 March 2026.

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.

Staff slept while patient killed at NHS mental health unit

Inquest hears how Rolando Torres-Pena, 22, was able to strangle and kill Hugo Flint-Cahan on a hospital ward in east London.

Andy Burnham's dad dies

Andy Burnham's father, whose Alzheimer's meant he did not know his son was prime minister, has died.

Angela Rayner fact-checking Rachel Johnson to her face is a supremely satisfying watch (and her crestfallen expression makes it even better)

Angela Rayner is back in the Cabinet under the country’s new PM Andy Burnham and good job too if this clip is anything to go by. It’s Rayner taking issue with interviewer Rachel Johnson over the cost of supporting people and making sure everyone has a certain standard of living. Specifically, personal independence payments, or […]

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Oasis confirm second leg of reunion tour after weeks of social media teasers

The band have announced a second wave of shows for their hit reunion tour, after weeks of teasers.

Member of UK armed forces dies in road traffic incident in Ukraine

The incident is not the result of hostile action, the BBC understands.

Left in the dark - will fans ever get to hear live VAR audio?

VAR is nearly 10 years old, and yet the game is still a long way off being allowed to broadcast the audio live to supporters.

Sharing Rockstar emails on Discord was 'egregious breach' of policy, tribunal told

An ex-Rockstar Games employee committed an "egregious breach" of company policy when they posted emails from management in a Discord channel, a tribunal has heard.

Is the Premier League already a two-team title race?

Four games is far too soon to be talking about who is in or out of the title race... isn't it? BBC Sport asks if this is already a two-horse race.

Burnham cancels engagements after death of his father

Burnham has previously said his father did not know he had become prime minister due to his Alzheimer's.

Nick Robinson’s Mrs Merton-style takedown of Richard Tice had everyone cheering

To the studios of the Today programmes, where presenter Nick Robinson was naturally keen to ask Reform UK chairman Richard Tice about the combined £72m donations to Nigel Farage’s party over the last day or two. The money came from two crypto currency billionaires and Robinson channels the spirt of the glorious Mrs Merton with […]

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Madrid F1 circuit set for changes after criticism

Spanish Grand Prix organisers are set to make changes to the new Madrid circuit after criticism of its inaugural race at the weekend.

IRN-BRU's granny gang is coming to your city – find them and win £125

IRN-BRU is marking its 125th anniversary by unleashing a gang of balaclava-clad grannies on mobility scooters across four UK cities

A reporter asked Donald Trump what he uses AI for and his unusually tight-lipped response raised more questions than it answered

When it comes to serial liars like Donald Trump, the shorter answer, the deeper the truth. If the big orange blowhard starts in on one of his rambling stories, it’s likely that more than 50 percent of what he’s saying never happened. But when he cuts right to the point, it’s usually a revealing look […]

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Member of UK armed forces killed during 'incident' while in Ukraine

A member of the UK armed forces has tragically died in a “road traffic incident” in Ukraine over the weekend, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed as they extend "thoughts and our sympathies" with their loved ones

Donald Trump says America wasn’t built on diversity and every race, color, and creed dared disagree – 17 colorful clap backs

Diversity, equity, and inclusion is a real problem for Magas. Probably because racism drives their entire belief system. Stupidity is a close second, however, and that came to light through a moronic statement Donald Trump made during an international trip to Ireland over the weekend. Trump was in Ireland for *checks notes* oh for fuck’s […]

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Handling cash is a headache for small businesses - but most still say 'cash is king'

Most small businesses don’t think they’d survive if they stopped taking cash.

Brands v country - Kerr ramps up kit battle after latest victory

Josh Kerr celebrated becoming Great Britain's first Ultimate Champion by making a clear point about funding in athletics - BBC Sport explains what the issue is.

King Charles 'intervenes' in Harry and Meghan's Invictus Games drama to force U-turn

King Charles has reportedly helped persuade the African nation of Uganda to reconsider its decision to pull out of his son Prince Harry's Invictus Games following a letter

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

British sprinter Amy Hunt is among an array of female athletes criticising the controversial betting advert starring actress Sydney Sweeney.

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

British sprinter Amy Hunt is among an array of female athletes criticising the controversial betting advert starring actress Sydney Sweeney.

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.

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.

Athletes criticise Sydney Sweeney's nude sports betting ad campaign

A raft of female athletes have criticised Sydney Sweeney's nude ad campaign for a sports betting company.

Speedboat killer jailed for attack on girlfriend

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

Driver who killed Team GB triathlete to be deported

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

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

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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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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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.

Oasis announce details of huge new tour - including pricing and ticketing details

After days of teasing, Oasis have finally put an end to the speculation - announcing another huge tour for 2027 following the success of their comeback last year.

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 have 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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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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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.

Two men aged 25 died during the Great North Run

Two men died taking part in the Great North Run, race organisers have said.

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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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.

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.

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

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

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