23 m. ago How Britain went 'crazy' for VJ Day: Dancing, bonfires and kissing as the nation celebrated Japan's defeat and final end of WWII

On August 15, 1945, and in the days leading up to it, tens of thousands of people flooded the streets of the British capital and elsewhere to celebrate the end of the Second World War,

Events

40 m. ago Migrant hotel resident accused of sexually assaulting three women in as many weeks

Qais Al-Aswad, 26, who resides at Four Points By Sheraton Hotel, Brighton Road, Horley, Surrey has pleaded not guilty to the charges.

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58 m. ago The robbers, sex attackers and handbag thieves running riot on lawless London's trains as Tube crime surges

British Transport Police have issued five appeals for suspects across the London train network this week as they probe reports of crimes such as sexual assaults, bicycle theft and wallet robbery.

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61 m. ago 4th person dies after a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak sickens dozens in New York City

A fourth person has died in connection with a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City

Events

88 m. ago 'The Traitors' is opening its doors to everyday people. Here's how you can join the TV competition

NBC announced Thursday that “The Traitors” will open its doors to everyday people

Politics

98 m. ago Sydney restaurant faces human rights complaint after temporarily denying entry to people wearing keffiyehs

Exclusive: Racial Justice Centre to file Australian Human Rights Commission complaint against Merivale restaurant Jimmy’s FalafelGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Racial Justice Centre is preparing to file a group complaint with the Australian Human Rights Commission after a Sydney restaurant denied dine-in service to people wearing Palestinian keffiyehs during a 20-minute period last weekend.The legal centre will file the complaint to Australia’s national anti-discrimination body on behalf of six Palestinian complainants, regarding an incident that took place on 3 August at Merivale-owned Jimmy’s Falafel in the Sydney CBD after the Sydney Harbour Bridge march, first reported by the Sydney Morning Herald. Continue reading...

Society

1 hour ago Rachel de Thame urges people to take same care with finances as with gardens

Ms de Thame said fraudsters are an ‘invasive species’.

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1 hour ago Brits considering 'cosmetic cowboy' surgery abroad to be warned of risks on TikTok

More people are using social media apps like TikTok to research potentially risky operations abroad as they are often cheaper or more readily available than in the UK

Events

1 hour ago Renfrewshire Council wardens visit cemeteries in Elderslie after complaints about dogs off lead

A 'day of action' was dedicated to the issue as officers explained to people what the local authority's rules are.

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2 h. ago Newsom vows to ‘meet fire with fire’ as he brings California into Texas redistricting war with Trump and Republicans

Democratic governor’s effort comes as Republicans in Texas, Florida, Indiana and Ohio all seek to add GOP seats to their congressional maps

Politics

2 h. ago Tay River rescue mission underway after 'concern for person' in water

A search is underway in the River Tay involving boats and helicopters.

Events

2 h. ago Anthony Mackie Kisses a Mystery Woman in London: See the PDA

Anthony Mackie Kisses a Mystery Woman in London: See the PDA-Packed Photos  People.com

Politics

3 h. ago Richard Masters wants domestic bodies involved in Club World Cup planning

The new top-flight season kicks off on Friday, fewer than five weeks after the competition.

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3 h. ago Premier League clubs to have final say on playing matches abroad as vote option emerges

Spanish football will break new ground this season after Villarreal and Barcelona were given permission to play their LaLiga fixture in Miami on December 20 - but English football will not follow suit for now

Politics

3 h. ago Green leadership hopefuls set out fight for frustrated Labour supporters’ votes

Adrian Ramsay and Ellie Chowns face Zack Polanski in the Green Party leadership contest.

Politics

4 h. ago California governor calls for a special election to introduce new US House maps – live

Gavin Newsom announces plans to ask voters to approve new congressional maps in response to a redistricting plan by TexasMelania Trump has demanded that Hunter Biden retract comments linking her to the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and has threatened to sue if he does not.Biden, the son of the former president Joe Biden, alleged in an interview this month that Epstein introduced the first lady to Donald Trump. Continue reading...

Politics

4 h. ago Ian Blackford decides not to stand in Kate Forbes' seat at Holyrood 2026 election

He had been giving ‘serious consideration’ to a run for the Scottish Parliament

Politics

4 h. ago Emmerdale's Ross Barton star teases baby DNA result as truth to be revealed

Emmerdale's Ross Barton actor Michael Parr has addressed the huge twist involving his character and Charity Dingle amid a new baby storyline on the ITV soap

Politics

5 h. ago Florida wildlife officials consider reopening bay nationally known for its oysters

Florida wildlife officials have given preliminary approval to a plan to reopen Apalachicola Bay for oyster harvesting, five years after the waters were closed due to dwindling shellfish populations

Politics

5 h. ago People say I'm a Short King... I told a girl my height on a dating app and her rejection was horrible

A man who is 5'6 is opening up about the way that he was rejected by a woman - calling it a 'humiliation ritual.'

Politics