45 m. ago Pregnant British teen 'drug mule' facing life in Georgia prison set for release if 'substantial' fine paid

Bella May Culley, 19, is accused of carrying £200,000 worth of narcotics into the ex-Soviet country

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52 m. ago Why trans art matters more than ever: ‘It reflects how people live and love’

After the controversy over Amy Sherald’s portrait of a trans Statue of Liberty, trans artists speak about why their work speaks to an important momentPart of the magic of portraiture is how it renders so much of the human experience accessible to us, things we might never see otherwise. This has been very much on Black artist Amy Sherald’s mind. When I spoke to her in advance of the debut of her exhibition American Sublime, she told me that Black representation was foundational to her practice: “I developed this idea that, when I look at art history, for the most part I don’t see portraits of people that look like me. So it started there.”That exhibition’s curator, Sarah Roberts, also spoke about Sherald’s passion for representing the LGBTQ+ community: “Amy has thought a lot about her role as an artist and the need for representation, and she has long been a champion of LGBTQ+ rights. This work is thinking about who gets depicted as being American.” Continue reading...

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53 m. ago Exclusive: Tube strike set to deliver £230m blow to London economy was backed by just 57% of RMT members

6,004 union members voted in favour of action set to shut down the London Underground — but 4,196 did not bother to vote

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64 m. ago Victoria Beckham Netflix show takes drastic measures over family rift with son Brooklyn

Victoria Beckham is set to dodge giving airtime to her family feud in her new Netflix show.

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1 hour ago England thrashed by South Africa with 175 balls to spare: first men’s one

England are skittled for 131 at HeadingleyBaker set for debut as Overton takes ‘indefinite break’1st over: England 8-0 (Duckett 0, Smith 8) Burger with the first over. Tall, broad, left arm, a shadow of a moustache, a doormat of a goatee, and Smith plays the first three balls watchfully away. Balls five and six however, go for four, one sent away at 27 minutes past the hour, one at 27 minutes to.Our man on the ground, Simon Burnton, reports a ground half full and filling up quickly, as the players prepare to walk through a welcoming committee of flag-waving women over 40. Just add that to our skill set. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Hundreds of economists sign open letter backing embattled Fed Governor Lisa Cook after Trump attacks

Notable and experienced economists warn elected officials that attacks on the Fed ‘undermine’ public confidence

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2 h. ago Grandfather, 89, died after skin cream caused his clothes to set on fire

Coroner warns more lives at risk because emollients so flammable

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2 h. ago Great British Bake Off star says 'I can't believe it' as they break silence on 'hardest secret'

The Great British Bake Off is set to return to our screens tonight and one of the bakers has issued an apology to fans as she broke her silence on the show.

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2 h. ago Met Office maps show exact time huge band of rain set to batter UK this week

A yellow rain warning has been issued by the Met Office affecting parts of the UK on Wednesday

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2 h. ago 9 best kettlebells for building strength and fitness at home, tested by our expert

Whether you’re looking for a budget beginner option or a competition kettlebell, there’s something for everyone here

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2 h. ago Urgent warning over experimental 'Godzilla' weight loss jab after surge in demand on black market

UK law forbids the possession of any unlicensed medication like Retatrutide. Doing so could result in a fine and up to two years in prison.

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2 h. ago New NFL rules explained: All you need to know including kickoff and overtime changes

Last year's experiment on the new kickoff will become permanent with a new tweak, among other new additions

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2 h. ago Tagging criminals in prison to be trialled to close ‘surveillance gap’

A pilot programme of tagging offenders in prison on the day of their release is set to begin in October.

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2 h. ago Hair saviour Sephora shoppers have fallen in love with and are calling it a ‘game changer’

If you're looking to show your hair some more love and protect it from breakage, this might be the answer to your prayers

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2 h. ago Amazon's best selling 'perfect' kitchen gadget with over 10,000 five

The Fullstar four-in-one pro chopper has been featured in Netflix cooking shows - and maybe next in your kitchen?

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3 h. ago Five Scottish seaside chippies shortlisted for Takeaway of the Year at National Fish & Chip Awards 2026

40 takeaways in the UK are set to go head-to-head as the National Fish & Chip Awards announces 2026 shortlist - and five are in Scotland.

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3 h. ago Many election candidates experienced negative online behaviour, survey shows

Many candidates said they were exposed to offensive, abusive or hateful behaviour, violent or intimidating communications, or impersonation online

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3 h. ago Stag party reveller fights off hyenas who tried to eat him after crashing out in tent

Hyenas set upon Nicolas Hohls after a stag party at a game reserve in South Africa when he was rudely awoken by two wild beasts looking for a late-night snack

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3 h. ago £110 BaByliss beard trimmer that shoppers 'used for years' cut to under £45

'It's sleek and modern, with a comfortable grip that makes it easy to hold and manoeuvre'

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3 h. ago 'Super soft' pyjama set loved by Helen Flanagan is hailed by shoppers as 'so cosy and comfy'

Helen Flanagan has shared a snap of herself wearing a 'gorgeous' pink pyjama set that is perfect for autumn - and shoppers can't stop praising her 'so cosy and comfortable' PJs

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