62 m. ago Mickey Rourke breaks silence after surprise Celebrity Big Brother axe

Mickey Rourke was removed from the Celebrity Big Brother house after the use of "threatening and aggressive" language, as he issued an apology to the bosses admitting he felt 'ashamed' of his actions

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64 m. ago Warm spring sparks fears of UK invasion of deadly 'butcher' Asian hornets

The number of Asian hornets recorded in Jersey have soared by over 1,000% in a year - and now experts say they could be heading across the English Channel this summer

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84 m. ago Democrat Gretchen Whitmer tries to distance herself from Oval Office visit

Michigan governor criticized for appearance, including for blocking her face with binders while her photo was takenThe Michigan governor, Gretchen Whitmer – considered to be a 2028 White House Democratic contender – was trying to distance herself from a recent Oval Office appearance alongside Donald Trump, which saw her get photographed while blocking her face with binders.Whitmer visited the Republican president on Wednesday alongside a bipartisan delegation to discuss a northern Michigan ice storm, the state’s defense assets and tariffs, among other issues. Following the meeting, Whitmer was brought into the Oval Office where she – as the New York Times described – “stood glumly” during a press conference that saw Trump sign several executive orders that targeted his political opponents. Continue reading...

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95 m. ago Mickey Rourke breaks silence over surprise Celebrity Big Brother axe as he makes grovelling apology

Mickey Rourke issued an apology to Celebrity Big Brother bosses as he was axed from the house. In an admission to Big Brother, he said he felt ashamed

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95 m. ago Max Romeo was a great social commentator, railing against inequality and discord

The reggae singer best known for War Ina Babylon and Chase the Devil was most productive in the febrile political climate of 1970s Jamaica, but his influence remains undimmedJamaican reggae artist Max Romeo dies aged 80Max Romeo, who died on Friday aged 80 from complications related to a heart condition, was one of Jamaica’s most celebrated vocalists; critiquing the island’s pervasive class divides and wealth disparities with a distinctive tenor, he denounced punitive US foreign policy and detailed the turbulence of world affairs.Best known for War Ina Babylon, a playful commentary on the factionalism that blighted Jamaican society during the mid-1970s, and Chase the Devil, on which he vowed to banish Satan to outer space, Romeo enjoyed repeated chart success in Jamaica during his long and varied career. Collaborating with the Rolling Stones in the early 1980s, he later opened a recording studio at his home in the Jamaican countryside, helping a younger generation of artists to come...

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96 m. ago Enzo Maresca: It’s up to Chelsea fans to decide if they want to back team

Maresca appeared to suggest fans’ frustrations played a part in Ipswich’s second goal.

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2 h. ago Wolves make history in Tottenham win to end relegation fears

Wolves 4-2 Tottenham: Wolves are now 14 points clear of the Premier League drop zone after accomplishing something they hadn’t for more than 50 years

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2 h. ago Doctor Who suffers major ratings blow as Ncuti Gatwa returns for the new series amid axe fears

Doctor Who has received its lowest overnight ratings to dating as Ncuti Gatwa reprising his role as the Doctor over the weekend. 

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2 h. ago Jaws actor, 79, is unrecognizable in LA as he dons a hat teasing his role in iconic film

Fans were delighted to catch a glimpse of a familiar face from classic cinema in Los Angeles recently, as the elusive actor from Jaws and Halloween II made a rare public appearance.

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2 h. ago Cambridge coach Rob Baker hails ‘best crew’ of career after Boat Race success

It was a clean sweep for the light blues, who also secured wins in the women’s and reserve races.

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2 h. ago Moment car erupts into flames at Gatwick Airport car park exit barrier sparking chaos

Witnesses reported seeing the vehicle, which appears to be a dark coloured Volkswagen,  'start smoking' at Gatwick Airport earlier this afternoon, April 13.

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2 h. ago Ban inmates from cooking after Hashem Abedi assault, says prison union

Chair of prison workers body says copycat incidents must be prevented after attack by convicted terroristThe union representing prison officers has said inmates should be banned from cooking in jail, with staff fearing copycat incidents after the brother of the Manchester Arena bomber attacked three officers at HMP Frankland.Hashem Abedi, a convicted terrorist who was jailed for life after helping his suicide bomber brother Salman Abedi carry out the Manchester Arena attack in 2017, is alleged to have set upon staff with hot cooking oil and improvised blades. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago The Piano's new Channel 4 judge is so famous Netflix made a documentary on him

Jon Batiste is a man of many talents and will appear on screens as the newest member The Piano

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3 h. ago Sunday Brunch fans left stunned after spotting unrecognisable guest is huge 90s star

Viewers were baffled that Tim Lovejoy and Simon Rimmer failed to acknowledge their guest's past career

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3 h. ago Man with £12k dog suit may cancel 'zoo' where people dress as animals after 'no bookings'

A man known as Toco, from Tokyo, who dresses up as a collie and runs a 'zoo' where customers can experience what it is like being a dog for a day, fears he may have to close

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3 h. ago Masters 2025 LIVE: Latest updates and leaderboard as Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau face off

Rory McIlroy vying to become sixth man ever to complete career grand slam

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3 h. ago Celebrity Bake Off star Jim Howick's life and career including Netflix role and co

The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer is back on our screens, and this year's line-up includes Sex Education star Jim Howick

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3 h. ago Richard Madeley opens up on quitting London with Judy Finnigan after emotional realisation

Opening up about his early career outside the capital, Richard Madeley informed the Spectator's Table Talk podcast that he was "very happy" to be up in the North with his family

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3 h. ago Two common signs on your face could be warning of 'silent killer' condition

If you spot these symptoms you could be at greater risk of a heart attack or stroke

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3 h. ago Cambridge sweep Oxford aside to maintain Boat Race dominance with double

Eighth straight win for Cambridge after women’s restartMen’s crew take third successive win over OxfordCambridge’s dominance continues. After a uniquely controversial buildup, the 170th men’s and 79th women’s events produced the expected result, with Oxford convincingly beaten in both. The Cambridge women’s crew claimed an eighth consecutive victory in dramatic circumstances while the men, after been pushed hard by Oxford early on, pulled away to seal a third successive win in crushing fashion.In the unedifying pre-event row over eligibility that led to three Oxford athletes being barred from racing, Oxford were accused of “slimy tactics” by their light-blue rivals, but ultimately none of it appeared to have an impact on the final outcome – unless it made Cambridge all the more motivated. Continue reading...

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