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Men in court over alleged plot to target Manchester Jewish community

The pair were arrested on the eve of Yom Kippur, considered the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.

UK-Iranian national arrested in RAF Fairford investigation released on bail

A UK-Iranian national arrested in connection with a suspected terror incident at RAF Fairford has been released on bail, police have said. 

Flydubai co-pilot attacked captain with axe, UAE official says

The man accused of trying to take over the Israel-bound jet is named as Hamam al-Hammami by several media outlets.

Russia strikes second major bridge in Kyiv, mayor says

The strike on Northern Bridge comes after repeat attacks on another major bridge in recent days.

Reform UK’s Robert Jenrick confronted shoplifters in south London in a new vigilante video, but people would like to see him tackle theft and crime a bit closer to home

Robert Jenrick loves a video vigilante stunt. You might remember when the Reform UK member confronted fare dodgers at Stratford Underground station. This time he’s turned his attention to shoplifters, filming himself confronting people who have stolen items from shops in Brixton, south London. Shoplifters are running riot. Parts of the country are feral. If […]

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Boy, 6, who died in van crash was 'loved more deeply than words could ever express'

Harrison Jones was killed after being struck by a Ford Transit Tipper outside his home in Llanfairfechan.

Verstappen takes first 2026 pole ahead of Hamilton

Max Verstappen takes his and Red Bull's first pole position of 2026 with an imperious performance in qualifying at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.

A woman says a routine fertility op went wrong and left her in so much pain it 'ruined her life'

Natalie McGreevy, 33, says her life was turned upside down after endometriosis surgery and now fears she will never give birth

Suppliers pile pressure on government over energy bills

Immediate action is needed to help households struggling with bills this winter, says trade body Energy UK.

Kim wins Asian Games gold to secure military exemption

Golfer Tom Kim wins gold at the Asian Games to secure an exemption from mandatory service in South Korea's military.

Widdecombe suspect charged with planning terror act against Farage

Counter terror police say the further charge comes after a "hugely intensive and complex investigation".

Donald Trump apparently didn’t turn his camera on for a G7 Zoom meeting, and honestly it might be the one relatable thing he’s ever done in his life

We’ve all had days where the thought of another video call, Teams or Zoom meeting makes us want to scream and set our hair on fire. Around here, we like to call them “weekdays”. So you can probably relate to Donald Trump when he didn’t seem to have his camera on during a video meeting […]

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle spotted on first 'date night' to pub since UK return

The married couple were seen on their way for a meal at a Cotswolds pub called The Falkland Arms amid the ongoing row over who should pay for their security and enjoyed some British classic grub.

Jared Kushner is deeply offended that CNN accused him of a conflict of interest in his political and business work, but people are not buying what he’s selling

Jared Kushner is mad as hell and he’s not going to take it anymore. The US “special envoy for peace” – and Donald Trump’s son-in-law – has said on Twitter/X that he’s going to start responding to some of the (many, many, many) bad stories and allegations about him, “when the truth matters”. For the […]

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Lewandowski, 38, hits hat-trick in 6-0 Poland win

Robert Lewandowski, 38, scores a hat-trick in the Nations League and Edin Dzeko plays his final game for Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Ian Huntley update as new details of life in prison emerge before he was battered to death

Huntley, 52, earned £20-a-week and was given his own clippers after passing a course and was trying to keep his head down after a number of repeated previous attacks on his life.

Backstage at Knebworth 1996 - Noel Gallagher was so unfazed he was more concerned about the TV working

Noel Gallagher says he was so arrogant at the time of the mega gigs that he wasn't that fussed by the 250,000 fans who bought tickets

Supermarket giant Tesco weighs shock takeover bid for Majestic Wine

Tesco is exploring a surprise move to buy Majestic Wine Group, Britain's biggest specialist wine chain - a deal which would further expand the supermarket giant's retail footprint.

Joker persona helps Cong 'feel the fear' in opponents

Wang Cong dismisses critics who say she she is not deserving of facing Natalia Silva for the flyweight world title at UFC 332 on Saturday.

Tories pledge to build 50,000 new prison places

The party says its proposals would stop prisoners being released early and cut crime.

Prince Harry put firmly in his place after making demand to King Charles and Prince William

Prince Harry has returned to the UK with his wife, Meghan Markle and their two children, Archie and Lilibet

North Korea 'fires ballistic missile' after Seoul demands apology

North Korea fired a ballistic missile towards the sea off its east coast on Saturday, South Korea and Japan have said. 

Flydubai co-pilot who 'attacked pilot with axe in suspected terrorist attack' pictured

The flydubai co-pilot tried to carry out a terrorist attack during a Tel Aviv-bound flight that nearly crashed, the United Arab Emirates has said.

How rapist priest exploited charisma to abuse his 'cult-like' congregation

Chris Brain, who led nightclub-style services in the 1980s and 90s, is convicted of rape.

G7 to release millions of barrels of oil and diesel after Trump threat

The co-ordinated release is aimed at heading off further price spikes and avoiding a ban on US diesel exports.

Woman deceived ex-partner that she had given birth to his babies, judge rules

The man paid his ex-partner around £30,000 over two years believing she had given birth to his children.

Ten injured as car hits crowd in Australia in 'horrible incident'

Ten people have been injured, including several children, after a car drove into a crowd gathered to cheer on a rugby team on Saturday, Australian officials have said.

EV drivers love their cars, but some passengers feel sick - this could be why

Motion sickness is caused by a mismatch in sensory cues and women and children are more susceptible, experts say.

Spoiler alert! Is social media ruining big gig surprises?

Big moments from headline acts are shared online long before many fans see their favourite artists.

Why thousands of couples are choosing Scotland to say 'I do'

A quarter of all marriages in Scotland involve couples who don't live here but see it as the ultimate wedding destination.

Could El Niño mean there are no Atlantic hurricanes this year?

For the first time in three decades there has not been a single Atlantic hurricane in September, normally the most active month.

Traitors claim their first victim as Richard E Grant tries to save his skin

There was a murder and a recruitment in the latest episode, and that was just in the opening minutes.

Women given shorts at Oktoberfest to prevent upskirting

The step at the Munich festival comes after thousands of voyeuristic videos emerged on social media.

Ticks carrying life-threatening virus living longer in UK, expert warns

Ticks carrying a severe and life-threatening virus are living for longer in the UK due to more regular heatwaves, an expert has warned.

Two dead as workers 'trapped in trench collapse' as 'avoid area' warning issued in Co Down

Two people have died after being trapped in a trench collapse at a workplace on Ballygowan Road, Crossnacreevy, Co Down, as emergency services launched a large rescue operation

Which clubs did Man City's 'inflated' money flow to in transfer market?

BBC Sport follows the trail of transfer money flowing to other clubs during Manchester City's period of financial rule-breaking.

Pretorius breaks Gayle's T20 record score

Lhuan-dre Pretorius breaks Chris Gayle's record for the highest score in a men's T20 match with an unbeaten 188 in a domestic fixture in South Africa.

Met Police urge students to move 7 October protest

The Met said it had tried to contact the University of London Coalition to postpone its protest.

Fifty thousand new UK prison places pledged as hundreds of criminals are released early

Tory leader Kemi Badenoch has pledged to deliver 50,000 new prison places by shrinking the overseas aid budget to £1 billion a year in a bid to end the early release of offenders

Buckingham Palace issues King Charles statement on 'darkest days of our past'

Sources close to the Palace say the King is determined that the Caribbean tour will not be allowed to shy away from “the darkest days of our past” and difficult conversations as debates about slavery and reparations continue among Commonwealth nations

Newly released video shows Luigi Mangione’s arrest

The bodycam footage also shows a police officer finding a gun in Mangione's backpack, days after the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

US murderer Christa Pike unconscious and on ventilator after failed execution, lawyers say

As of Thursday night, Pike remained critically ill and is being treated at a hospital in Nashville, Tennessee.

Death row inmate unconscious and on ventilator after botched execution, lawyers say

Death row inmate Christa Pike is unconscious and on a ventilator in hospital after two failed execution attempts in Tennessee, her lawyers said.

Man City whistleblower to lose witness protection

Portuguese computer hacker who released documents which helped trigger the Premier League investigation into Manchester City set to lose his witness protection despite fears for his life.

Ann Widdecombe murder suspect charged with preparing terrorism against Nigel Farage

Joshua Kerry, 28, has been charged with engaging in conduct in preparation of acts of terrorism, including against Reform UK leader Nigel Farage MP, Counter Terrorism Policing said

Patricia Bright shares 5 tips for starting a business - and her 1 golden rule

Beauty influencer Patricia Bright shares five tips on starting a successful business – plus her golden rule.

Hepatitis A cases confirmed at UK primary schools as warnings issued to parents

Two cases of the contagious infection have so far been reported, according to the UK Health Security Agency with both of them coming from primary school pupils in the Newcastle area

Woman spends £25k turning home into Barbie-style 'pink palace' – even power drill matches

Sarah, 46, has spent eight years changing every aspect of her five bed home into a Barbie-style and now every corner is covered in various shades of pink, from the kitchen and staircase to the garage door

Man arrested after Newcastle University buildings 'evacuated' over 'suspicious item'

A man has been arrested for "communicating false information" after a huge police presence reported in the area, amid fears of a "suspicious item"

Brits reveal the key rules of the bedroom with starfishing and cold feet outlawed

More than half of couples now have at least one strict “bed boundary” from banning food between the sheets to dimming your phone while scrolling

Donald Trump’s latest unhinged Iran rant was eye-opening enough to listen to but written down it’s simply next level

Donald Trump’s been talking about Iran again and the war (not war) that looks likely to define his return to the White House. Trump memorably said it would be over in a couple of weeks but now it’s been a couple of months and it might very well turn into a matter of years. Way […]

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Lags fuming as cheeky criminals whizz about prison in wheelchair – then 'stand up'

Cons reckon able-bodied prisoners who do not need help getting about are abusing the easy availability of the chair on wheels devices for cheap laughs on wings

‘What’s a dating mistake you’ll never make again?’ – 23 romantic lessons learned the hard way

When you’re looking for love, it’s rare that the first person you go out for dinner or a drink with ends up being The One. You have to kiss a few frogs before you find your prince or princess. But, if the answers to a recent post on the AskReddit page are anything to go […]

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Prince Harry reveals he lost 'purpose and identity' in emotional video message

Speaking to Nato’s military committee in Brussels, Harry said he wanted the Invictus Games to be a platform for others who may be struggling with their identity

Two Iranian men charged over suspected terror plot targeting Jewish people in Manchester ahead of Yom Kippur

Two Iranian nationals have been charged over a suspected terror plot against Jewish people in Manchester.

Sir Kevin Sinfield to complete £1m MND charity challenge at the Super League Grand Final

Charity hero Sir Kevin Sinfield will be joined by rugby playing son Jack as he delivers the match ball for the rugby match at Old Trafford as the rugby legend completes another MND fundraising challenge

Donald Trump promised a healthcare plan where Americans wind up with ‘a lot of money left over’ and these 17 replies prescribed a healthy dose of scepticism

Donald Trump usually spends his rallies making jokes about transgender athletes and complaining about rigged elections. So when he actually addresses one of the biggest issues facing his voters, it’s newsworthy. Such was the case when the President decided to promise a simple solution to one of the most complex problems hampering Americans today: healthcare. […]

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People have been sharing the things they can’t prove but 100% believe – 17 weird hunches that don’t need evidence

As the old saying goes, seeing is believing. But for certain theories, a gut feeling is all it takes to be convinced. These hunches cover everything from the everyday to who’s really running the world. To hear the strangest things people believe without any basis, u/Leading-Language1 put the following question to r/AskReddit: ‘What’s something you […]

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Michael Spicer reckons ‘most TV is just this now’ and he’s so on the money it’s brilliant

The great Michael Spicer has just gone wildly viral with his take on what most TV looks like these days. And with the return of The Great British Bake Off, not to mention Celebrity Traitors and all the rest, it was especially apposite. And he’s so on the money it’s brilliant. Most TV is just […]

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This interview with an especially overwrought Maga is a terrifying insight into how Donald Trump made it into the White House twice

The number one question every (sane) American asks themselves when they wake up and unlock their phone in the morning: how the hell did this orange sack of decaying bones and unhinged racism get elected President of the United States? Well, they finally have an answer. Donald Trump visited Texas and Oklahoma this week to […]

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Celebs taunted by strange graffiti across city - 'Danny Dyer smokes Parma Violet vapes'

Light-hearted graffiti making absurd claims about celebrities like Lorraine Kelly and Danny Dyer has appeared in a city suburb, sparking local intrigue

Suella Braverman trying to convince this man he’s not English is like the very essence of Reform and his A++ response was simply brilliant

Question Time wouldn’t be Question Time without a Reform UK-er on the panel – when are they not? – and this time it was the turn of Tory turncoat, Suella Braverman. And if you want an insight into the very essence of Nigel Farage’s party and the sort of people who inhabit it, then it […]

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People have been sharing the weird little rules they follow on a daily basis – 17 bizarre but harmless ways of living

There are certain rules that everyone has to follow, like wearing clothes in public and being polite to your boss. But there are lots of individual rules people live by that may seem confusing to others. To hear about these weird and wonderful rules, u/brit_parent invited r/AskUK users to share the little personal, inconsequential rules […]

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Someone asked people who’d ever won a ‘lifetime supply’ of something how they had fared and it turns out you can have too much of a good thing

Being lucky enough to win a lifetime’s supply of something sounds pretty cool, right? A dream we all share. Well, it turns out that it very much depends on what you end up getting, because too much of a good thing eventually turns bad. AskUK subreddit user OverSeasoned_ has been curious about this, and posted […]

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Trump’s DoJ is investigating whether Nixon was a victim of ‘lawfare’, in case you were wondering how far through the looking glass the US has gone

In an unsurprising turn of events, the US conservative right is trying to rehabilitate the reputation of the disgraced Republican president Richard Nixon. He resigned in 1974, before a vote on his impeachment for his administration’s attempts to spy on the Democrats, and the subsequent cover-up of the plot. GOP Rep. Moore on Watergate: "Richard […]

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This woman taking down the flag from a roundabout was already a hero but the eye-popping fury it prompted among these ‘patriots’ was absolutely hilarious

To be filed under ‘not all heroes wear capes’ comes this woman who’s taken enough of all those flags put up everywhere by anti-migrant protesters desperate to show their patriotism but invariably revealing something else. She was caught on video removing this St George’s flag from a roundabout by a man who, it’s fair to […]

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Suella Braverman was brutally fact checked by Fiona Bruce in real-time and it was an absolute treat

Reform UK-er Suella Braverman was on Question Time on Thursday and went viral for a variety of reasons, one of which was this moment when the Tory turncoat accused the audience of being biased against her. It prompted quite the look from Fiona Bruce who was having absolutely none of her nonsense, and it was […]

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Our 25 Favourite Funny Tweets of the Week

It’s not our habit to say “Friyay!”, any more than we’re tempted to plan the holibobs or talk about our fur babies. No judgement if you do – we’re not the word police. But we’re not too proud to admit that a little whisper of Friyay almost leaked out when we realised this interminable week […]

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People are absolutely buzzing at Ross Kemp’s extreme Celebrity Traitors paranoia – 19 funniest comments

Ross Kemp is best known for two things – playing the violent and troubled Grant Mitchell on Eastenders, and making documentaries about real-life violent and troubled people involved in crime. He’s one person you’d think would have no trouble keeping a calm head under the stress of – for example – being a Faithful on […]

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To call Donald Trump’s Time interview ‘word salad’ would be an insult to words …and salads – 19 stunned reactions

Donald Trump sat down with Time to give a wide-ranging interview, in which they asked him about AI, his alterations to the White House, the upcoming midterm elections, and the economy, to name just a few topics. His responses were erratic, and he either didn’t hear or couldn’t understand some of the points put to […]

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Ann Widdecombe murder suspect charged with preparing terror acts including against Nigel Farage

The man accused of murdering Ann Widdecombe has been charged with preparing terrorist acts, including against Reform UK leader Nigel Farage.

The only thing better than Miatta Fahnbulleh’s side-eye was her succinct takedown of Suella Braverman

This week’s Question Time was a lively one, with Reform’s Suella Braverman going on the offensive from the start. She tried to suggest that the audience were biased against her, and got put in her place by Fiona Bruce. Suella Braverman is fact checked live on #bbcqt by Fiona Bruce. pic.twitter.com/I90w7M3t8v — Mike H (@mikoh123) […]

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Key thing everyone needs to do now to prepare for a nuclear attack on the UK

Western governments have issued clear warnings and advice on what to do in the even of a nuclear strike as Vladamir Putin issues terrifying threats from his London embassy.

Prince Harry's feelings for Prince William summed up in stark eight word statement

Prince Harry and Prince William once shared an incredibly close bond but it seems the feud between the two royal brothers is not yet at an end

Celebrity Traitors is back, and Richard E Grant may have already bagged the unbeatable moment of the series – 24 five-star reviews (with spoilers)

Celebrity Traitors exploded back onto our screens on Thursday night – at one point, quite literally. If you haven’t watched it yet – and intend to – turn back now. Here be spoilers. The twenty-one celebrities playing cat and mouse in the Scottish Highlands under Claudia Winkleman’s mischievous eye include Richard E Grant, Julie Hesmondhalgh, […]

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British-Iranian arrested over RAF Fairford attack plot is 'alleged mastermind'

An British-Iranian arrested over a foiled RAF Fairford bomb plot was the alleged mastermind who hired a proxy gang to carry out a dramatic attack, it is claimed

Woman 'showed teen boy how to kiss and have sex and told him to keep it secret'

A jury heard a teenager testify that Kirsty Slater, 38, engaged in sexual activity with him and swore him to secrecy, allegations she strongly denies

Fury as Andy Burnham accused of backing football cash cheats Manchester City

Downing Street has to step in to calm storm after Prime Minister slammed by players and politicians who accused him of supporting Premier League cash cheats

David Sullivan sues BBC for £150m over sexual misconduct claims made by Panorama

West Ham United's co-owner says TV programme's 'false' allegations exposed him to 'profound public hatred', 'universal ridicule', 'severe commercial alienation' and 'financial destruction’

Shooting down UFOs 'could spark deadly alien retaliation - and interstellar war'

A legal expert has warned that military strikes on UFOs could risk triggering an unwinnable interstellar war against far superior alien technology

New life for dog rescued from house with 83 others

Katy is one of the springer spaniels who has now been rehomed after RSPCA investigation.

Girl, 12, campaigns for healthier hospital food

Audrina, 12, launched a petition after spending time in hospital with cancer.

Watch: Starship splashdown ends in fireball

The mission was supposed to last 10 hours, but SpaceX announced it was ending after 90 minutes.

You need £17,000 for a first home - here's how to save it

Here are four ways you can put money aside to save enough for a deposit on your first home.

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