82 m. ago Trump gives TikTok deal extension after China walked away from negotiations due to tariffs

Without a deal, TikTok would go dark in the United States on Saturday for more than 170 million users

Economics

1 hour ago Moment thief performs bizarre dance moves to pickpocket distracted victims on streets of Birmingham

Anis Bardich, 27, was jailed after being spotted on CCTV throwing strange shapes to distract his targets while he stole their wallets and mobile phones.

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1 hour ago Controversial Democrat says 'conspiracy theory' long pushed by Trump is true

A top Democrat has FLIPPED on a long-running conspiracy theory pushed by Donald Trump and his closest allies. The left-wing politician now says the dark secret is real.

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3 h. ago Model Bri Stern says ex Andrew Tate made chilling threats on night he 'almost choked her unconscious during sex'

After displays of constant affection and a 'loving' 10-month relationship, Brianna 'Bri' Stern says she suddenly saw then-boyfriend Andrew Tate take a dark turn.

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3 h. ago Trump grants TikTok another extension to avoid U.S. ban as deadline nears

Without a deal, TikTok would go dark in the United States on Saturday for more than 170 million users

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4 h. ago Russell Brand claims 'dark intelligence is at work' hours before rape charge

Comedian and actor Russell Brand, who has been charged with rape, indecent assault and sexual assault, has claimed culture is being used to "spell bind" and "distract" people

Economics

5 h. ago EastEnders legend 'to take break' from show following bombshell storyline

EastEnders' Michelle Collins is reportedly taking an extended break from the BBC soap as she's set to take on an exciting new role in a dark comedy play

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6 h. ago ‘An intellectual stuck in a Batman suit’: readers remember the genius of Val Kilmer

Guardian readers recall encounters with a brilliant actor who was kind, generous and much more than a heart-throb• Val Kilmer, star of Top Gun and The Doors, dies aged 65• An ethereally handsome actor who evolved into droll self-awareness• A life in picturesI worked as a dialogue coach on Oliver Stone’s Alexander in 2003. Val was playing Alexander’s father, Philip II of Macedon. Oliver wanted the Macedonians to have Celtic accents in contrast to the Greeks, who looked down on the Macedonians, as the English have only too frequently done to neighbours of the UK. We were prepping in Morocco and I had been working for a while with Val on his Irish accent when my 95-year-old mother died and I had to leave for a couple of days for her funeral. During my absence, Val had to go home for a short while. When I returned I opened my hotel room door to find it awash with beautiful white roses. Val had sent them before he left, leaving a note of condolence and both his personal phone numbers so ...

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7 h. ago Andy Robertson told Liverpool fact he must accept as Scotland captain warned to 'roll his sleeves up'

Scotland captain Andy Robertson has been fired a warning over his Liverpool career

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7 h. ago easyJet pilot says area two hours from UK is 'worst for turbulence'

Turbulence is a common occurrence during flights and can be unsettling for nervous flyers

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7 h. ago Don’t avoid romantic destinations: 15 solo travel tips from Lonely Planet’s women writers

From mealtime chats with strangers to lifelong friendships forged in hostels, the travel guide’s team say travelling alone can be very far from lonelyLearning to get comfortable being by yourself can be challenging. Here, the Lonely Planet team share their advice for women traveling solo. Covering everything from making friends to personal safety to crying in public, most of these tips work well for anyone who finds themselves adventuring unescorted. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Denise Welch forced to ditch 'embarrassing' habit by panicked Loose Women staff

The actress, who admitted she was no stranger to a night out, said that her ITV colleagues begged her to stop doing one thing after being caught in some unflattering photos

Politics

8 h. ago Curtis Jones problem identified at Liverpool as Andy Robertson faces difficult decision

Liverpool could be in for a summer of change as Arne Slot looks to improve his squad - but the Reds have a few issues to sort out before they can start planning for next season

Politics

8 h. ago Why TikTok could be banned in the US this weekend as sale deadline looms

TikTok users in the US could see the app 'go dark' for the second time this year

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8 h. ago 'Genius' kitchen storage tip to stop onions from sprouting and rotting

It can be incredibly frustrating when onions start to sprout and rot within days of bringing them home from the supermarket, but one expert has shared an easy tip to prevent this from happening

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8 h. ago Mickey Rourke and 'Britain's hardest man' ran for their lives as hooligans smashed venue

Mickey Rourke is set to join the Celebrity Big Brother house next week and the Hollywood A-lister is no stranger to violent clashes both on and off screen

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9 h. ago Man City in the dark over Kevin De Bruyne exit plan ahead of Club World Cup

Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne has announced that he is leaving the club this summer, although it isn't certain when that will be

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9 h. ago ‘If you want dystopia, look out your window!’ Black Mirror is back – and going beyond tech hell

After years of creating dark, disturbing, thought-provoking TV, Charlie Brooker is changing it up. The creator and star-studded cast of Black Mirror talk about why this season is the most moving and vulnerable yetCharlie Brooker has been contemplating the passing of time, and he’s not happy about it. We’re on set at Shepperton for USS Callister: Into Infinity, the sequel to the 2017 space opera from his terrifying tech anthology Black Mirror. “The cast don’t seem to have aged at all,” he grumbles, “whereas I am a wizened old gentleman.”There is a more reflective, almost nostalgic tone to this seventh season. The episode Plaything flashes back to Brooker’s early years as a gaming journalist in a Bandersnatch-adjacent slice of computer-induced madness; Eulogy immerses Paul Giamatti in his memories as he literally enters decades-old photos; gaslighting parable Bête Noire forces Siena Kelly’s chocolatier to reckon with youthful misdemeanours; Hotel Reverie stars Emma Corrin as a 19...

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10 h. ago Space discovery could change everything we know about the history of the universe

The groundbreaking findings throw established science into question, write Bernard J.T. Jones, Licia Verde, Vicent J. Martínez and Virginia L Trimble

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10 h. ago Neil McCann claim is proof Rangers asylum has been taken over by the lunatics as Hotline scoffs at Ferguson

Andy Newport manned the phone ahead of another big week in the Scottish Premiership - with a huge European clash at Ibrox looming

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