4 h. ago Netanyahu nominates Trump for Nobel peace prize at White House meeting expected to focus on Gaza

The prime minister made the announcement at a dinner with the president, with the US expected to push Israel to agree a Gaza ceasefireBenjamin Netanyahu told Donald Trump that he would nominate him for the Nobel peace prize on Monday, as the two leaders met for the first time since the US launched strikes on Iran’s nuclear program as part of a short-lived war between Israel and Iran.Trump was expected to press Netanyahu to agree to a ceasefire in Israel’s 21-month-old war against Hamas in Gaza amid an outcry over the humanitarian cost of an offensive that has led to nearly 60,000 deaths, most of them Palestinian. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Inside Soap Awards 2025 nominations are REVEALED with iconic category set to make surprise return after six years

The nominations for the 2025 Inside Soap Awards have been revealed, with one category set to make a surprise return after six years away.

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6 h. ago Inside Soap Awards 2025 nominations in full as major category returns after six years

Soap lovers are gearing up for the 29th year of the Inside Soap awards with Coronation Street, EastEnders, Emmerdale, and Hollyoaks dominating the nominations list

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6 h. ago Return of best exit category as nominations for Inside Soap awards revealed

Competing for best soap are Coronation Street, EastEnders, Emmerdale and Hollyoaks.

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5 d. ago Garifuna singer Tavo Man hails Grammy nomination as historic first

The Honduran, real name Gustavo Castillo, calls the Latin Grammy nod for his Garifuna song ‘a dream come true’When the Honduran musician Gustavo Castillo, stage name Tavo Man, was nominated for a Latin Grammy, it was seen as a triumph for Garifuna people around the world. It was the first time a Garifuna song was recognised in the prestigious awards, and was considered a milestone in the fight to preserve and popularise the culture.Having his Garifuna song, Hun Hara, which celebrated the values of kindness and gratitude, recognised by the Grammys was important in telling the story of his ancestors, said Castillo, 31. The Garifuna, descendants of enslaved Africans and Indigenous Kalinagos, are indigenous to the Caribbean island of St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), but their diaspora has spread across the Americas. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Scotland's Health Awards 2025: Inspiring NHS Fife support worker recalls 'teary' awards moment

Scotland’s Health Awards 2025 are now open for nominations.

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1 week ago Jodie Comer, Ariana Grande and Stephen Graham invited to join prestigious Oscars Academy

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences has released the names of the 534 new invitees offered membership, including several 2025 Academy Award winners and nominees

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1 week ago Pakistan debates Trump Nobel peace prize nomination after US strikes on Iran

Pakistani government had credited US president with ‘pivotal leadership’ in its ceasefire negotiations with IndiaMiddle East crisis – live updatesDonald Trump’s intervention into the Iran-Israel war, and brokering then announcing a ceasefire, has drawn a heated debate in Pakistan – where the government had formally nominated the US president for the Nobel peace prize as the US military was making its final preparations for a strike that threatened all-out war in the Middle East.A statement in the early hours of Saturday local time – shortly before US B-2 bombers left the Whiteman air force base in Missouri and headed to Iran – had credited Trump for a “legacy of pragmatic diplomacy” and “pivotal leadership” for ensuring Pakistan’s ceasefire with India in a conflict that had begun with the killing of tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir in April. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Generosity shines: Glasgow named one of UK's most charitable cities as 2025 JustGiving Awards seek nominees

Research has confirmed Glasgow's unparalleled generosity, revealing that the city has the one of the biggest hearts in the UK when it comes to supporting causes and others in need.

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1 week ago ITV Emmerdale's Amy Walsh left 'praying' show didn't win award after wardrobe mishap

Emmerdale stalwart Amy Walsh has been a fixture at the British Soap Awards during her time on the ITV show, but has suffered a number of wardrobe malfunctions at the event

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2 w. ago Best show nominee Sam Nicoresti returns to the Fringe with 'Baby Doomer'

Described as “simultaneously smart and silly” by Chortle, Leicester Square New Comedian of the Year Winner and Chortle Best MC Nominee Sam Nicoresti returns to Edinburgh Fringe from 30 July to 24 August (except 11th) at 5.40pm at Pleasance Bunker 2 with Baby Doomer (Best Show Nominee Leicester Comedy Festival 2025), a show about losing your mind and finding the perfect skirt suit. In the summer of ‘23, following a sartorial emergency in a TK Maxx changing room and a stressful house move a whole minute round the corner, the acclaimed comedian and burgeoning trans icon lost their mind.

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2 w. ago Two London schools have been nominated for World’s Best School 2025

Two London schools have been nominated for World’s Best School 2025  Time Out

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3 w. ago Search launched for Town of the Year as Scotland Love Local Awards return

The search is on to find Scotland’s Town of the Year as nominations open for the 2025 Scotland Loves Local Awards.

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3 w. ago Emmerdale's Amy Walsh praises Lawrence Robb and says 'what a man' after Soap Award blunder

The actress thanked her Emmerdale co-star for helping her during the wardrobe malfunction

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3 w. ago Amy Walsh shares secret struggle during British Soap Awards after 'horrifying' incident

Emmerdale's Amy Walsh has spoken out about her wardrobe malfunction at the British Soap Awards - and revealed how her co-stars came to her rescue during her 'horrifying' incident

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3 w. ago Scotland's Health Awards 2025: Nominations open as Health Secretary Neil Gray urges 'do it today'

Health Secretary Neil Gray is encouraging everyone to nominate those who have gone above and beyond in health and social care.

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3 w. ago EastEnders stars claim 'spoiler' fans spotted on upcoming storyline is a 'red herring'

The series recently won eight awards at the British Soap Awards 2025

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last month EastEnders star Jamie Borthwick suspended by BBC after disabled slur on Strictly set

Jamie Borthwick is reported to have made the offensive remark on a phone video while the cast were at Blackpool Tower Ballroom.

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