65 m. ago Middle East crisis live: 25 reported killed in Gaza as UN warns one in five Gaza City children malnourished – updates

Four children said to be among those killed in strikes on Bureij refugee camp, while 12 people were killed seeking aid, according to Al JazeeraThe Metropolitan police has said that 60 more people will be prosecuted for showing support for Palestine Action, which was proscribed by the UK government last month.More than 700 people have been arrested for supporting the group since its proscription on 5 July.We are deeply concerned about the unimaginable crisis in Gaza, which is having a terrible impact on civilians and especially the children. Starvation is deepening. Water scarcity is increasing very much each day. Colleagues on the ground are reporting that people are now basically rationing between either using water for drinking or for hygiene. Continue reading...

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88 m. ago Sheridan Smith says she ‘used to drink’ to cope but now is a ‘totally different person’

‘I was always going back and forth between drinking and sobriety,’ actor said

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1 hour ago Chilling thoughts of the UK's young men revealed: Shocking survey shows what 18 to 25

Tate, who has been charged with a string of offences including rape, human trafficking, controlling prostitution and actual bodily harm, has attracted an army of fans in recent years.

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1 hour ago Strictly Come Dancing's Balvinder Sopal unrecognisable in forgotten BBC role

EastEnders actress Balvinder Sopal, who plays Suki Panesar in the BBC soap, was announced as the fifth celebrity to be taking to the Strictly Come Dancing dancefloor this year.

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2 h. ago Keir Starmer says Ukraine peace 'closer than ever' after Trump summit

Keir Starmer praised Donald Trump's efforts, but said any further talks must include Volodymyr Zelensky

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2 h. ago Did the system update ruin your boyfriend? Love in a time of ChatGPT | Arwa Mahdawi

Some people with AI partners expressed dismay at the new GPT-5 modelYou’ve met the love of your life; someone who understands you like no one else ever has. And then you wake one morning and they’re gone. Yanked out of your world, and the digital universe, by a system update.Such is the melancholic lot of a group of people who have entered into committed relationships with digital ‘partners’ on OpenAI’s ChatGPT. When the tech company released its new GPT-5 model earlier this month, described by chief executive Sam Altman as a “significant step forward”, certain dedicated users found that their digital relationships had taken a significant step back. Their companions had undergone personality shifts with the new model; they weren’t as warm, loving or chatty as they used to be.Arwa Mahdawi is a Guardian US columnist Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Is Tottenham vs Burnley on TV? Sky Sports' new deal explained and why 3pm blackout was lifted

Thomas Frank gets his first taste of Premier League action with Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday afternoon, with newcomers Burnley ready to do battle in north London as the 2025/26 season gets underway

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2 h. ago I was an RAF sergeant living the dream but I lost everything

Kevin Jones had a lot going for him as a young man but his life changed forever when a letter was sent into his barracks. Decades on he admits he never truly recovered from it.

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2 h. ago 'I raided the bin for my kids' pizza crusts and was scared chairs would cave in under me'

EXCLUSIVE: Richard Ford tried numerous diets and even resorted to raiding the bin for his children’s leftover pizza crusts after a day of restrictive eating left him desperate

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2 h. ago Michael Jackson's bodyguard made to use real AK47s in 'heavy' new film role

EXCLUSIVE: Michael Jackson's former bodyguard has since given up the profession for a career in acting and has recently landed two very exciting film roles

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2 h. ago Pamela Anderson's reinvention from a 'blonde bimbo' to critically

After the release of the well-reviewed drama The Last Showgirl in 2024, the Canada-born actress received more award nominations for her lead performance than she had in her entire career.

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3 h. ago Annika cast: which actors are in season 2 on BBC? Full cast with Nicola Walker

A Doctor Who star has joined Annika’s cast for season two

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3 h. ago Hidden gem town with incredible Justin Bieber and William Shakespeare links

Stratford in Ontario, Canada, may seem like a world away from the UK but it is filled with nods to British history - and is actually the birthplace of one of the biggest stars of the 21st century

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3 h. ago Woman who slept with 583 men exposes obsessed stalker who makes her life hell

EXCLUSIVE: Annie Knight, who brands herself as 'Australia's most sexually active women', sat down with the Daily Star in an explosive interview where she discussed the darker sides of her success

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3 h. ago General Hospital actor Tristan Rogers dies just weeks after major health diagnosis

Actor Tristan Rogers, best known for his roles in General Hospital and Young and the Restless, has died just weeks after revealing he has been diagnosed with cancer

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3 h. ago I discovered a hotel breakfast hack that allows you to eat at five

One of the best parts of staying in a hotel is the breakfast - but they're an expensive addition. But there's a way of getting the same food for a fraction of the price - and you don't need to be a hotel guest.

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3 h. ago Buildup to Premier League, EFL, La Liga action and more – matchday live

Latest news before weekend action begins Get in touch! Share your thoughts with BarryMeanwhile in the EFL: Hillsborough stages its first match of the season when Sheffield Wednesday welcome Stoke City this afternoon and more fan protests are expected from the locals as they implore their owner Dejphon Chansiri to sell his beleaguered club for a reasonable asking price before it goes out of business.Ipswich Town will host Southampton at Portman Road, with Kieran McKenna’s side hoping to get their first win of the season on the board after securing an extremely fortuitous draw agasinst Birmingham City on the opening day of the season, before losing to lowly Bromley on penalties in the League Cup. Southampton, by contrast, are looking for their third consecutive win under Will Still, having already beaten Wrexham in the Championship and seeing off Northampton in the League Cup.Aston Villa v Newcastle United (12.30pm BST)Brighton v Fulham (3pm)Sunderland v West Ham (3pm)Tottenham Hotspu...

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4 h. ago Manchester MP quits government role after photo emerges from 'unacceptable' trip abroad

Afzal Khan's actions were condemned as 'unacceptable and provocative'

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4 h. ago Jim Goodwin addresses Dundee United's Euro exit and provides Zac Sapsford injury update

Praise for players amid disappointment of shoot-out defeat

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5 h. ago Pilot explains what uncomfortable 'sinking' feeling really means during take

If you've been on a number of flights, you probably know the deal by now. But have you ever wondered what that unusual 'sinking' feeling actually means during take-off?

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