16 m. ago Brother of teenager killed in horror smash told him to "be smarter" after he "flipped car" weeks earlier

Mohammed Jibrael Mukhtar, 18, was believed to be the driver of the Seat Leon that collided with a taxi in Bolton on Sunday. He died alongside friends Farhan Patel, 18, and Mohammed Danyaal, 19. Taxi driver Masrob Ali, 54, also died

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18 m. ago At least 31 killed after crane collapses onto speeding train in Thailand ‘slicing it in half’

Train originating in Bangkok derails and catches fire with 195 passengers on board

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26 m. ago Starmer faces Badenoch at PMQs amid criticism over digital ID U

Ministers have rolled back central element of digital ID plans, possibly allowing people to use other forms of identification to prove their right to workHere are extracts from three interesting comment articles about the digital ID U-turn.Ailbhe Rea in the New Statesman in the New Statesmans says there were high hopes for the policy when it was first announced.I remember a leisurely lunch over the summer when a supporter of digital IDs told me how they thought Keir Starmer would reset his premiership. Alongside a reorganisation of his team in Number 10, and maybe a junior ministerial reshuffle, they predicted he would announce in his speech at party conference that his government would be embracing digital IDs. “It will allow him to show he’s willing to do whatever it takes to tackle illegal immigration,” was their rationale.Sure enough, Starmer announced “phase two” of his government, reshuffled his top team and, on the Friday before Labour party conference, he duly announced his ...

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27 m. ago Bruno Mars London seating map for The Romantic Tour presale tickets 2026 at Wembley Stadium

Bruno Mars London seating map for The Romantic Tour presale tickets 2026 at Wembley Stadium  My London

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30 m. ago High inflation, currency collapse and soaring food prices: The damning numbers behind Iran’s economic implosion

A currency crash led thousands of Iranians onto the streets late last month. Karl Matchett looks at how Tehran was plunged into economic crisis - and why it is unlikely to improve

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38 m. ago Flight attendants have important reason for sitting on hands during takeoff and landing

Flight attendants sit in a specific 'bracing position' during takeoff and landing - a crucial safety protocol that went viral on TikTok

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43 m. ago Winter sun flights to US from Canada slashed as tourists shun Trump

The equivalent of 5,000 aircraft seats a day have been switched to other destinations

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46 m. ago Netflix drama inspired by famous book is one of best shows you can stream now

A Netflix drama inspired by a famous book is one of the best things you can stream on TV at the moment. If you need something new to watch, you may want to tune in

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49 m. ago Young people, parents and teachers: share your views about Grok AI

We’d like to hear from young people, parents and teachers about how Elon Musk’s controversial chatbot is affecting youDegrading images of real women and children with their clothes digitally removed by Elon Musk’s Grok tool continue to be shared online, despite widespread alarm and a pledge by the platform to suspend users who generate them.While some safeguards have been introduced, the ease with which the AI tool can be abused has raised urgent questions about consent, online safety and the ability of governments worldwide to regulate fast-moving AI technologies. Meanwhile, the misuse of AI to harass, humiliate and sexually exploit people – particularly women and girls – is rapidly escalating. Continue reading...

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55 m. ago 11 best travel backpacks, tried and tested over thousands of miles

I tested these on my way through the Middle East, India and beyond, so you can trust that they’re up to the job

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60 m. ago Keir Starmer expected to accept place on Trump’s board to run Gaza

Former Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair was previously considered for the board, but was denied full membership following objections from Middle Eastern state leaders

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61 m. ago Labour faces elections apocalypse in Wales as poll shows nationalists Plaid and Reform surging

First Minister Eluned Morgan could see her party reduced from its current 29 seats to just eight in a May election that would allow nationalists Plaid Cymru and the Greens take power.

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78 m. ago PMQs live: Starmer set to clash with Badenoch as PM criticised over ‘shambolic’ digital ID U

Sir Keir Starmer will face questions from MPs

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83 m. ago Iran latest: US staff told to leave base in Qatar after Tehran threatens attack in major escalation

A senior Iranian commander said Tehran is at the ‘peak of our readiness’ to respond to any strike on Iran amid Donald Trump’s threats

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85 m. ago Huge Wembley transformation signed off after England pleas as completion date set

Wembley Stadium is set for major changes ahead of the Carabao Cup Final and England's next fixtures with thousands of seat affected

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87 m. ago Thailand train crash latest: At least 31 dead after crane falls onto train going 120kmph ‘slicing it in half’

Train originating in Bangkok derails and catches fire with 195 passengers on board

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1 hour ago The Trump dynasty could run and run – but will Ivanka, Barron or Kai take the crown? | Arwa Mahdawi

This week, Trump’s granddaughter announced she definitely doesn’t want to go into politics. Expect a run for office very soonLast week Kai Trump, Donald Trump Jr’s daughter and the president’s eldest grandchild, publicly declared she had no plans to run for office. The 18-year-old appeared on Logan Paul’s Impaulsive podcast, where she stated that “politics is such a dangerous thing I think if both sides met in the middle, everyone would be so much more happier.” (Maybe tell that to your grandpa, kid.) “To be honest with you,” she said, “I stay out of politics completely I don’t want anything to do with politics.”Look, I know you’re still very young, Kai, so here’s a little advice from an old lady: maybe work just a teeny bit harder at keeping a safe distance from politics. It has not gone unobserved that the influencer and golfer has made a lot of content about life behind the scenes at the White House. She’s also launched an apparel collection, which she’s modelled on the White Hou...

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1 hour ago Passenger vows to AVOID flying with airline again after being served the 'world's worst sandwich'

Oisín Breen was flying from to Canada when he was handed an 'atrocious' sandwich as part of his second in-flight meal.

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2 h. ago BREAKING: Kensington Palace issues major Kate Middleton update on key event in just days

Kensington Palace has announced that the Prince and Princess of Wales will be making a special trip in the coming days where they will carry out a string of engagements

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2 h. ago Teyana Taylor refusing to 'abandon' controversial pal Kanye West

Golden Globe winning actress Teyana Taylor has insisted she won't abandon pal and former record label boss Kanye West despite his controversial opinions

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