66 m. ago Strictly Come Dancing in chaos as full list of 2025 pairings leak online just over a week before BBC show launch airs

BBC bosses had gone to great lengths to keep the partnerships under wraps ahead of next weekend's big launch, where 15 celebrities will go head-to-head for the glitterball trophy.

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72 m. ago Multiple American colleges and universities on lockdown over 'terrorist threats'

The threats to historically black colleges and universities came just hours after conservative influencer Charlie Kirk was fatally shot during an event at a university in Utah

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79 m. ago Pandora fans can bag £99 compatible jewellery advent calendar for £20 as it's slashed online

The jewellery advent calendar contains a Pandora-style charm bracelet with an assortment of sparkly trinkets for shoppers to enjoy

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2 h. ago Erin Doherty is almost unrecognisable as she sports blunt blonde wig, blue eyeshadow and 70s style dress as she's spotted filming new BBC drama California Avenue for the first time

The actress, 33, looked straight out of the 1970s in her vintage attire and bold new hair and makeup, as she filmed alongside a young male actor in a makeshift astronaut costume.

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2 h. ago Tottenham legend and former England star announces cancer diagnosis

The 66-year-old played 278 times for Tottenham between 1980 and 1986, with the defender earning three major honours with the club.

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2 h. ago Boden's sale shoes may feel 'like slippers' but are perfect for office wear

"Wearing these shoes for the first time today, they feel and fit like a comfy slipper. I've had so many lovely compliments"

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2 h. ago Boden's cute party jumper that's 'great for the festive season' and less than £40

"Great for the coming festive season. Fits well and looks smart and fun."

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2 h. ago What is Turning Point USA? Unpacking Charlie Kirk’s media empire

Conservative activist shot dead on Utah campus was an 18-year-old college dropout when he founded grassroots political movement that embraced Trumpism and developed into sprawling influencer network

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2 h. ago Ruben Amorim has 'cleared Man Utd of negative influences' after Andre Onana exit

Ruben Amorim believes he's cleared Manchester United of all the negative influencers as Andre Onana edges closer to his season-long loan to Turkey

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2 h. ago Watch: Scottish schoolchildren team up with TikTok viral sensation Kabin Crew in rap song on Gaelic heritage

The Edinburgh children are pupils at the Gaelic primary school

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3 h. ago Lawmaker calls for French criminal investigation into TikTok

Move comes after parliamentary inquiry into social media platform’s psychological effects on minorsA French lawmaker has asked the state prosecutor for a criminal investigation into whether TikTok was responsible for “endangering the lives” of its young users.Arthur Delaporte, a Socialist MP, said he co-chaired a six-month French parliamentary inquiry into TikTok’s psychological effects on minors and heard testimony from families, social media executives and influencers. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago French lawmaker calls for criminal inquiry into TikTok’s effect on children

Move comes after parliamentary committee finds platform like a ‘slow poison’ to young people A French lawmaker has asked the state prosecutor for a criminal investigation into whether TikTok was responsible for “endangering the lives” of its young users.Arthur Delaporte, a Socialist MP, said he co-chaired a six-month French parliamentary inquiry into TikTok’s psychological effects on minors and heard testimony from families, social media executives and influencers. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago ‘Sturdy’ umbrella keeps you ‘dry as a bone’ in rain and strong winds

"A wonderful piece of kit, very well made, with the added bonus of now being wind-proof. Great brolley."

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3 h. ago Gogglebox legends Jenny and Lee spark outrage after fans call out 'dangerous' behaviour

Gogglebox stars Lee and Jenny have been slammed by their fans for their recent behaviour online

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3 h. ago UFC's Sean Strickland sparks fury by claiming he was 'excited' to watch video of Charlie Kirk being shot dead

UFC fighter and former Donald Trump supporter Sean Strickland has stunned online followers with a dark admission following Charlie Kirk's murder in Utah on Wednesday.

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3 h. ago I’ve always wanted to be seen as ‘cool’, but it’s time to face the music: I am anything but | Eleanor Burnard

I have come to realise that there is no freer feeling than just embracing one’s own unique lameness, mainstream interests and allEver since the Tumblr-scrolling days of my youth, my ultimate goal in life has always been to be seen as someone who is undoubtedly, undeniably, unquestionably “cool”.As most other former insecure, desperate-to-be-perceived-as-cool teenagers would attest to, the formation of our identities directly coincided with the media, fashion, celebrities or philosophies we were fans of at the time. It was paramount that what we happened to enjoy got the stamp of approval by whatever chic society we were chomping at the bit to be accepted into, digital or otherwise. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Man United told to complete Liverpool transfer hijack for £35m star who'd agree to move

Crystal Palace captain and England defender Marc Guehi was close to joining Premier League champions Liverpool on transfer deadline day until a last-minute hitch saw the deal collapse

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4 h. ago Trump announces he is giving Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk after influencer shot dead at Utah campus

Kirk was fatally shot Wednesday while hosting a conservative event at a college campus

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4 h. ago Lewis Capaldi shocked as fan makes bold gesture after seeing him perform live

One fan was so overcome with emotion during the concert that she did something unforgettable, and it left singer Lewis Capaldi totally shocked. The story has since gone viral

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4 h. ago Russian drone incursion an ‘aggressive, reckless act’, says EU as Poland plans no

Poland is seeking to step up its defences with plans to restrict air traffic in the eastern part of the countryGrynkewich now gets a specific question on Poland.He speaks about how allied command operations worked in this case, with every level “doing exactly what they were supposed to do, which was to defend Alliance territory.”“But when you’re when you’re an operational commander, and you have a capability and there’s an attack or an incursion into your airspace, the cost of the weapon doesn’t matter at that moment in time; you’re going to use it to defend our population.” Continue reading...

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