89 m. ago American visits Poundland for first time and is floored by 'unexpected' discovery

YouTuber The Magic Geekdom visited a Poundland store for the first time and she was blown away by the size of one department as she exclaimed she was "not expecting" it

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89 m. ago Uniqlo shoppers say bestselling £4 linen trousers are 'cool and lightweight' for the office

"Bought for work but the fit is so versatile you can wear them anywhere. Will be getting them in other colours."

Economics

1 hour ago ‘It’s a robot war’: eastern Ukraine faces onslaught of Russian glide bombs, rockets and kamikaze drones

Putin has escalated strikes on Donetsk region and is likely to demand Ukraine hands it over in talks with TrumpNataliya Petrovna pointed to a crater on the edge of a football field. Around it lay bits of twisted metal. From nearby came loud banging as residents fixed plywood to their damaged five-storey apartment block. Many of its windows were broken. “The last few days have been terrible. We could hear the drones buzzing over us. The one that exploded near the school opposite was a Russian Shahed. Maybe some kind of new type,” she said.Petrovna lives in the eastern garrison city of Kramatorsk, in Donetsk province, about 15 miles from the frontline. The distance is just beyond the range of Russian first-person view (FPV) drones, at least for now. But it is easily reachable by other kinds of enemy objects. They include air-dropped glide bombs, Grad rockets and unmanned kamikaze drones – now cruising Ukraine’s skies in overwhelming numbers. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago ‘Trump is a horror story, isn’t he?’ Stephen King on villains, dark secrets and dreams

One of the world’s most successful authors answers readers’ questions on his sources of inspiration, the colour of fear, knowing when to quit – and why manual labour is invaluable for writersI once entered a short story competition in the Guardian, judged by you, but failed. Is it simply a case of trying until something sticks? Or is accepting a lack of talent a relief over chasing an impossible dream? EvolAnthWell, it’s not necessarily a lack of talent. I think everybody has talent, but you have to hone it. The more you do it, the more you like it. And when you have talent, you want to do it, you know? You signed my copy of Christine with the words “Keep on screaming for vengeance” because I was wearing a Judas Priest badge. Is music still important to you? RobFramptonYeah, music is still important to me. I’ve moved on from Judas Priest because I couldn’t get the rights to use the lyrics from You’ve Got Another Thing Comin’ for my [2008] novel, Duma Key. So I’ve moved on to Rancid,...

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2 h. ago Dear Coleen: 'I want to leave my husband for my lover but I'm scared my kids will hate me'

"I don’t want to hurt anyone, but feel if I stay in this unhappy marriage, I’ll suffer myself. Am I selfish for feeling this way? I don’t know what to do."

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4 h. ago Family's car bursts into flames in front of horrified shoppers as temperatures hit 30C

Footage shows a black Vauxhall Insignia being engulfed by an engine blaze in Bournebrook, Birmingham , at 5.45pm on Monday.

Events

5 h. ago Majorca 'dupe' has beautiful beaches, no crowds and £1.99 beers

It's often overlooked by tourists flocking to the likes of Tenerife and Gran Canaria, but La Gomera is a peaceful paradise that should be on every travel lover's list

Economics

5 h. ago Huge new £200m UK water park being built with swimming pools, slides and attractions

North American water park giant Great Wolf Lodge has chosen the UK as the home of its first European location. The indoor resort will include a pools, slides, guest suites and more

Economics

6 h. ago Man, 60, poisoned himself after taking medical advice from ChatGPT

The 60-year-old American spent three weeks in hospital suffering from hallucinations, paranoia and severe anxiety after taking dietary tips from ChatGPT.

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6 h. ago FARRAH STORR: Claudia Schiffer was once the face of Guess. Now, the brand has created the first AI model to appear in Vogue

There's something eerily familiar about the model in the latest Guess fashion campaign. Her smile and wide cheekbones are a little like those of the American supermodel Kate Upton.

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7 h. ago White House orders a review of exhibits at Smithsonian museums ahead of nation's 250th birthday

The White House is ordering a review of the Smithsonian museums to align content with President Donald Trump's interpretation of American history

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8 h. ago American tried to assassinate her lover's enemy on Birmingham street wearing flip

Aimee Betro, 45, was found guilty on Tuesday of travelling 4,000 miles from her Wisconsin home to carry out a 'hit' on a man in Birmingham.

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8 h. ago Judge orders ICE to improve conditions after NYC immigration detainees complain of mistreatment

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to immediately improve conditions at a New York City immigration holding facility

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8 h. ago Keir Starmer to join crucial Ukraine talks with Donald Trump ahead of major Putin summit

Downing Street said the Prime Minister is 'absolutely focused' on a solution to the conflict - now in its third year - but insisted it must be 'grounded in Ukraine's national interests'

Politics

9 h. ago Foot traffic at American Eagle stores is down 9% after controversial Sydney Sweeney ad: report

The week spanning from August 3 to August 9 took the biggest hit, according to the report, which said foot traffic dropped 9 percent compared to a year earlier.

Politics

9 h. ago Tennessee town considers deal to turn closed prison into immigration detention facility

Officials in a rural Tennessee town are scheduled to meet to consider an agreement to turn a former state prison into an immigration detention facility operated by a private company

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9 h. ago Liam Livingstone inspires Birmingham Phoenix to victory over Oval Invincibles

Livingstone hit an unbeaten 69 off 27 balls.

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9 h. ago Coronation Street Carla and Lisa’s wedding 'ruined' as legend 'set to return to cause chaos'

Coronation Street's Carla Connor and Lisa Swain are set to get engaged it seems - but some fans think a legendary character will return to stop the wedding

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9 h. ago Driver faces $110,000 fine for speeding on Swiss street... but he can afford it

The millionaire motorist, and repeat offender, was caught on camera hurtling along a Lausanne street at 48mph in a 31mph zone.

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10 h. ago Coronation Street legend 'to return' to stop Carla and Lisa’s wedding in revenge twist

Coronation Street could be welcoming back a soap icon in a major wedding twist

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