14 m. ago Britain's Got Talent dance troupe Obsequious' past success revealed including huge follower count

The Filipino dance group managed to secure four 'yeses' from judges Simon Cowell , Amanda Holden , Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli for their impressive routine.

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39 m. ago Pop legend Sinitta uses pet poodle to protect her from ghosts after 'crazy stuff'

EXCLUSIVE: Pop icon Sinitta says she protects herself from ghosts with her poodle because she thinks the pooch can usher away evil spirits - 'I’m such a scaredy-cat,' admitted the 80s icon

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50 m. ago Artists who represented Australia at Venice Biennale call for Khaled Sabsabi to be reinstated

Open letter from some of the country’s most distinguished artists ‘strongly protests’ at the removal of Sabsabi and curator Michael DagostinoGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLiving artists who have represented Australia at the Venice Biennale over the past five decades – and the estates of a number of now deceased artists who have done the same – have signed an open letter to the board and chief executive of Creative Australia to reinstate sacked artist Khaled Sabsabi and his curator Michael Dagostino.Some of Australia’s most distinguished living artists, including Imants Tillers, Mike Parr, Susan Norrie, Fiona Hall, Judy Watson, Patricia Piccinini and Tracey Moffat have signed the petition, as has the estate of Howard Arkley who represented Australia in Venice more than a quarter of a century ago.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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78 m. ago 'Jane McDonald's favourite pub has most incredible food which leaves you drooling'

After a busy afternoon exploring Wakefield, including stops in its two shopping centres, Wakefield Bridge and Chantry Chapel, we decided to sate the appetite we'd worked up and made our way to The Three Houses in Sandal

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87 m. ago Alex Carey’s acrobatics lay foundation for Josh Inglis’ fireworks | James Wallace

A pair of of stunning catches to dismiss dangerous England batters helped set Australia up for making record run chaseCatches win matches? Well, they certainly help set them up. Alex Carey’s brace of afternoon wonder-grabs sent the dangerous duo of Phil Salt and Harry Brook trudging back to the sheds blinking not from the afternoon Lahore sun but in disbelief.Carey’s acrobatic, sinew straining exertions in the outfield (gloves? who needs ’em) exemplified a razor sharp Australian performance in the field that kept England’s progress constantly in check and eventually paved the way for a historic run chase, the highest ever in International Cricket Council tournaments no less. The Aussies can turn it on in major tournaments, who knew? Continue reading...

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88 m. ago Weather tomorrow: Met Office map shows where 70mph winds and 12 hours of rain could hit UK

The Met Office has said rain accompanied by strong winds will make for very poor weather conditions tomorrow, especially on roads.

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96 m. ago Britain's Got Talent Golden Buzzer explained and acts revealed including Will Burns

Britain's Got Talent 2025 kicked off on Saturday night with new auditions and the first Golden Buzzer acts of the series, so what does it mean for the show and those who secure one?

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2 h. ago Britain's Got Talent fans rumble how young magician 'fooled' judges with bottle trick

Eight-year-old magician Teddy Magic left the Britain’s Got Talent judges amazed with his mind-bending tricks, including a telepathic prank and a shocking champagne bottle illusion

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2 h. ago ITV Britain's Got Talent stars Obsequious' past fame revealed including huge follower count

Obsequious appeared on the first episode of Britain's Got Talent tonight and likened themselves to Diversity as they managed four yeses

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2 h. ago Marco Asensio doubles up to steer Aston Villa to win over Chelsea

Unai Emery recently graded Aston Villa’s season as a seven out of 10 at best, acknowledging while their progress in Europe has been eye-catching, they needed to kick-start their Premier League campaign. Just as it seemed they would extend their winless run to six matches, the Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jörgensen made a mess of a routine save, inadvertently giving Villa the leg-up they had been looking for, allowing Marco Asensio’s side-foot volley from Marcus Rashford’s cross after a short corner to slip through his gloves. Rashford’s half-time arrival proved inspired given he also laid the ball on for Asensio to cancel out Enzo Fernández’s opener.Thousands of Villa fans had spent the previous 24 hours plotting their second trip to Brugge in four months but for all of its pluses the Champions League has undoubtedly damaged their league form. Unai Emery has highlighted as much, unable to hide his mixed feelings on their season so far. Villa won six points from a possible 24 after midwe...

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2 h. ago Marco Asensio double leads Aston Villa to fightback victory over Chelsea

Unai Emery recently graded Aston Villa’s season as a seven out of 10, acknowledging while their progress in Europe has been eye-catching, they badly needed to kick-start their Premier League campaign to bank another Champions League adventure. Approaching the 89th minute, Villa’s season appeared to be stalling, a third consecutive draw incoming. Then the Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jörgensen made a mess of a routine save, allowing Marco Asensio’s lukewarm volley from Marcus Rashford’s cross to squirm through his gloves.Rashford’s half-time arrival proved inspired given he also laid the ball on for Asensio to cancel out Enzo Fernández’s early strike. This was a big result for Villa after taking four points from their previous five matches and one that squeezes the order towards the top. Chelsea can vouch for that. Villa are now seventh, a point behind fifth-placed Bournemouth and sixth-placed Chelsea, though those above and below Emery’s side have at least one game in hand. Continue rea...

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3 h. ago Philippe Clement flummoxed by Rangers situation as ball placed in board's court after mass fan walkout

Rangers boss at a loss to explain poor display in 2-0 defeat by St Mirren

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3 h. ago The pill hasn’t been improved in years. No wonder women are giving up on it | Martha Gill

When contraception has stagnated for decades, it is hardly surprising it’s fallen victim to culture wars and a wellness cultSomething is changing when it comes to contraception. Lots of people aren’t using it. Last week we heard that this includes a third of young Irish people. Meanwhile, there has been a significant rise in abortions in England and Wales. Prescriptions for the contraceptive pill in England dropped from 432,600 in 2014 to 188,500 in 2021. And this month data from abortion clinics found that demand is being fuelled by women coming off the pill and using natural methods instead.When the study compared contraception used by women seeking abortions in 2018 and in 2023, it found that the proportion using smartphones to track their menstrual cycle had increased from 0.4% to 2.5%. The use of hormonal contraception among this group fell from 19% to 11%, while the group not using any form of contraception when they became pregnant increased from 50% to 70%. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Currys launches raunchy sex toy range that even livens up your commute to work

Currys is most commonly associated with white goods and TV but has now launched a "wellness" technology range of sex devices. Items on sale include 'Massage Wands' and 'Pleasure Stimulators'

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3 h. ago Arsenal ‘deserve’ to feel pain as West Ham deal huge title race blow

Arsenal’s hopes of catching Liverpool were dealt a huge blow as West Ham won 1-0 at the Emirates

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4 h. ago Arsenal: Harsh reality bites as transfer failure and injuries catch up with blunt Gunners

Mikel Arteta gets Mikel Merino reality check as West Ham defeat dents Arsenal title hopes

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4 h. ago Catastrophic volcano could soon erupt on the Pacific Northwest and kill tens of thousands in just 30 minutes

Experts say it is only a matter of time until Mount Rainier, the most dangerous volcano in the US, unleashes itself upon tens of thousands living in the Pacific Northwest.

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4 h. ago Robbed at birth: Poorer families denied millions in compensation over maternity failings

Critics condemn the system as “unfair” because it gives the least financial support to families who need it the most

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5 h. ago My boiler has broken and I’m finding solace in a slice (or several) of toast | Rachel Cooke

There are whole chapters in cookbooks dedicated to it and now an endless variety of new things to spread on top, including butters with a waiting listMy subject today is toast, which is much on my mind right now, a buttery ticker tape that calls me constantly to the kitchen. Our boiler has packed up, the new one won’t be installed for a week, and though it’s only the central heating that’s down (the cooker’s fine), the freezing cold has turned me into a toast monster. It’s all I want, a feeling I haven’t had since I was a student and living in a house that was so badly insulated, we sometimes had to break the ice on the water in the loo. How many loaves can a person get through in a week? Come back to me in a few days for an answer. I’ll give you a tour of my chilblains at the same time.What is amazing about toast is the way it has lately become so pimped. This started a few years ago: I first noticed it in Moro Easy by Sam and Sam Clark, a cookbook that came out in 2022 and whose o...

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5 h. ago France mass stabbing: Attacker 'screaming God is great' knifes multiple police in Mulhouse

According to our information, a passerby was targeted by several stab wounds. Other people, including a city agent in charge of parking, as well as two municipal police officers, were also injured

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