22 m. ago I’m an American living in the UK — these are the worst mistakes tourists make in London

The advice is courtesy of travel blogger Kalyn Franke, who runs the Girl Gone London YouTube channel

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38 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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40 m. ago ‘Forever grateful’: Isak makes belated attempt to rebuild bridges at Newcastle

£125m striker thanks former teammates and staff‘It has been an honour Thank you, Newcastle’Alexander Isak has made a belated attempt to rebuild bridges at Newcastle by thanking his former teammates, St James’ Park staff and the club’s fans for their support during his three years on Tyneside.When Isak joined Liverpool for £125m on Monday evening the Sweden striker departed a squad and a city thoroughly disillusioned by his decision not to train with or play for Eddie Howe’s team for the majority of this summer. Ultimately that tactic succeeded in forcing the move to Anfield he had long craved but, along the way, a player who scored 27 times for Newcastle last season shredded his reputation there. Continue reading...

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86 m. 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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91 m. ago Seize the sale! Find your next holiday in Virgin Atlantic’s September Sale

With offers starting from £649pp, you may end up booking more than one

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94 m. ago The best UK glamping sites for luxury hot tub retreats, family tents and coastal pods with a view

Getting up close to nature doesn’t have to mean battling tent poles and using communal showers, check out these top glamping sites around the UK

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98 m. ago 'Freedom for Iran' protester arrested after climbing London clock tower while holding a dog

'Freedom for Iran' protester arrested after climbing London clock tower while holding a dog  Sky News

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1 hour ago ‘Blood Moon’ lunar eclipse: When and how to see the Moon turn red in the sky

Moon turns a deep red during celestial spectacle because of the scattering of light

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1 hour ago I was left hundreds of pounds out of pocket after my taxi didn't bother showing up and the driver ignored me... is there anything I can do? SALLY HAMILTON reveals dark side of Uber

I went to Rome at the end of May with my daughter. On departure day we were due to fly home with WizzAir at lunchtime, but the flight time changed to 7am. I pre-booked an Uber the night before.

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1 hour ago EA FC 26 New Zealand trick explained with instructions about how to get extra early access

The New Zealand trick allows players to gain early access to EA FC 26, even if you don't have the Ultimate Edition of the new game.

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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 Spectacular aurora, a Blood Moon lunar eclipse and other night sky events in September 2025

Mark your calendars, there are plenty of stunning celestial events to see in September

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2 h. ago A new Hero is coming to EA FC 26 Ultimate Team, and you can vote for who it will be

For the first time ever, EA Sports is letting the public decide one of the new Heroes for EA FC 26 Ultimate Team.

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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 Ryanair staff to get even bigger bonuses for spotting oversized bags

Ryanair has announced a new crackdown on oversized bags, a move that has outraged passengers who argue that the budget airline's policies are already too harsh

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2 h. ago Trump administration restrictions on Palestinian visa applicants means nearly all would be refused

The Trump administration is piling new restrictions on Palestinian visa applicants, making it nearly impossible for anyone holding a Palestinian Authority passport from receiving travel documents to visit the U.S. for business, work, pleasure or educational purposes

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3 h. ago 'I'm a travel adviser — there's a beach in the north so beautiful it gives me goosebumps every single time'

One travel adviser says the UK has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world and one in particular gives her goosebumps every time she visits

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3 h. ago Telling a woman she should know how to clean is discriminatory, tribunal rules

The employment judge said the remark by a former Travelodge hotel manager is offensive due to the association with ‘historic and outdated attitudes’ that women have a domestic role

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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 UK tourists warned of exact date major new EU travel rules start

British travellers will need to have their photograph and fingerprints taken

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