66 m. ago Elon Musk backs down in Grok sex images war as Starmer threatens to ban X

The richest man in the world made the u-turn after Prime Minister Keir Starmer threatened to ban social media platform X altogether in the UK

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70 m. ago Labour makes biggest reduction in the NHS waiting list for 15 years in major Starmer win

Wes Streeting says the appointments backlog is finally falling after increasing to over seven million during a decade of NHS decline under previous Tory governments

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81 m. ago Trump threatens to invoke Insurrection Act over protests in Minneapolis – US politics live

US president says he will use law that allows military to be deployed domestically if protests in Minneapolis do not stopDonald Trump is in Washington today. He’s due to meet with Mariá Corina Machado – Venezuela’s opposition leader – at 12:3opm ET. At the moment that’s closed to the press but we’ll let you know if that changes and bring you the latest.Later, Trump is set to host the champions of the 2025 Stanley Cup, the Florida Panthers, at the White House. We’ll be watching to get his reaction to the news of the day. Continue reading...

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88 m. ago ‘It’s AI blackface’: social media account hailed as the Aboriginal Steve Irwin is an AI character created in New Zealand

More than 180,000 people follow the Bush Legend’s accounts across Meta platforms, but its Aboriginal host is a work of digital fictionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWith a mop of dark curls and brown eyes, Jarren stands in the thick of the Australian outback, red dirt at his feet, a snake unfurling in front of him.In a series of online videos, the social media star, known online as the Bush Legend, walks through dense forests or drives along deserted roads on the hunt for wedge-tailed eagles. Many of the videos are set to pulsating percussion instruments and yidakis (didgeridoo). Continue reading...

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88 m. ago Leeds United 'set to sign attacker' from bitter Premier League rivals

Leeds United have reached a verbal agreement with Brighton and Hove Albion for Facundo Buonanotte., with the 21-year-old attacking midfielder is currently on loan with Chelsea

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1 hour ago UK and USA named as two of the world's best countries for set

Streaming is bigger than ever...and discovering the destinations where your favourite shows and films were brought to life is also on the rise - with set-jetting set to be worth a cool £100billion by 2035.

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1 hour ago Sir Keir Starmer returns to X with warning over AI chatbot Grok row

The Prime Minister has said X must act to comply with UK laws 'immediately'

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1 hour ago Love Island: All Stars opens with most explosive launch night ever as ALL TWELVE contestants kiss and Maya Jama is forced to break up 'massive clash'

Fans will be happy to know that the highly-anticipated of the third series, hosted by Maya Jama, is set to hit our screens on Thursday evening.

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2 h. ago Michael Carrick could finally solve Man United's midfield crisis after Ryan Giggs' assessment

Michael Carrick is set to take charge of Manchester United in Saturday's Manchester derby with a place in next season's Champions League still at stake

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2 h. ago DWP cold weather payments sent to eligible households in 802 postcodes

Millions of households across England, Wales and Northern Ireland are set to receive cold weather payments

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2 h. ago ‘Epic’ crime drama series on par with Gomorrah now streaming on Netflix

Netflix's crime drama has earned rave reviews from viewers who have described the Rome-set mafia series as "truly great television"

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2 h. ago The secret is out: how Australian Open helped usher in three

Grand slam qualifying used to be an oasis for tennis hipsters but a game of one upmanship between the Australian and US Opens has set the standard for spectacular lead-in weeksDuring the early days of the US Open singles main draw last year, the tournament director, Stacey Allaster, was holding court with a small group of journalists ina suite overlooking Arthur Ashe Stadium. Much of the discussion centred on the revamped mixed doubles tournament, which had dominated the tennis discourse for days. With a smile, Allaster explained the amount of work that had gone into the event and cited the final attendance numbers throughout the week it was held. The US Open, she asserted, is now a three-week event.For many years, the traditional grand slam fortnight was preceded by a nondescript week of preparation. While lower-ranked players quietly worked through the qualifying draw before vacant stands, the top players finished their preparation to minimal fanfare. Access to the tournament grou...

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2 h. ago Tyson Fury warned Daniel Dubois would wreck comeback with ‘phenomenal’ power

Former two-time heavyweight champion Fury is set to return to the ring in 2026 but has been told fellow Brit Dubois would be a dangerous foe

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2 h. ago Offshore wind auction to attract £3.4bn of private investment, Government says

The investment will go towards building factories, ports and domestic supply chains.

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2 h. ago British men and women between these heights set to escape conscription in WW3 draft

While many Brits could be on the radar for military service in the event of a possible WW3 draft – a few lucky men and women may avoid the frontlines due to not being tall enough

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2 h. ago PM calls on X to comply with UK laws ‘immediately’ amid row over Grok deepfakes

Sir Keir Starmer said free speech ‘is not the freedom to violate consent’.

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3 h. ago Man Utd sign off on three new additions after major Sir Jim Ratcliffe complaints

Manchester United's data director Michael Sansoni is set for some assistance with three background additions being sought

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3 h. ago Robert Jenrick sacked by Kemi Badenoch over ‘clear evidence he was plotting to defect’ – UK politics live

‘I have sacked Robert Jenrick from the shadow cabinet, removed the whip and suspended his party membership with immediate effect,’ Tory leader saysFull report: Badenoch sacks JenrickNigel Farage, speaking at his press conference in Scotland, has said that “of course” he has had conversations with Robert Jenrick, who was sacked by Kemi Badenoch this morning for planning to defect.UPDATE: Farage said:I have had conversations with a number of very senior conservatives over the course of the last week, the last month. A lot of them realise that for all the talk on 8 May the Conservative Party will cease to be a national party. They will be obliterated in Scotland, Wales, the red wall councils.As far as Mr Jenrick is concerned, of course I have talked to Robert Jenrick. Was I on the verge of signing him up? No. But we have had conversations.This morning I removed the Conservative whip from Robert Jenrick after dismissing him from the shadow cabinet.I was very sorry to be presented with c...

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3 h. ago Rory McIlroy satisfied with first competitive round of 2026 using new equipment

McIlroy appeared to get to grips with the new set-up immediately as he reached the turn in 31.

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3 h. ago AD FEATURE: Each day 300,000 forgetful UK drivers risk £100 fine and court date

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