22 m. ago JK Rowling's barrister friend says she was banned by her vet for her gender

Retired criminal defence barrister Allison Bailey is suing for £25,000 after she was 'expelled' from Palmerston Veterinary Group's practice in London on grounds of her behaviour.

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25 m. ago Dogs for Families 2025: Here are the 26 best and worst breeds of adorable dog for owners with young children

If you have - or are planning to have - children then it should have a big influence on what breeds of dog you welcome into your family.

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28 m. ago Royal Ascot trainer’s ‘heartbroken’ message after tragic death of horse seconds into race

Harry’s Girl suffered a fatal injury after two furlongs of the Queen Mary Stakes on Wednesday at Royal Ascot and had to be pulled up by her jockey

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36 m. ago What caused the Air India fireball: From the Indian government's 'cover

The world is still waiting for answers, with some making lurid claims of a government cover-up. So what really happened that day in Ahmedabad? Here are the key questions demanding answers.

Politics

40 m. ago Capcom confirms Spotlight event next week, including Resident Evil, Monster Hunter and more

Capcom is having another huge year, and now the publisher is holding a major Spotlight Showcase to provide updates on games like Resident Evil, Monster Hunter and more

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41 m. ago Luke Humphries backs bid to make darts an Olympic sport in time for Brisbane 2032 Games

Darts has never been an Olympic sport, but legend Bobby George is now pushing for it to be included in the Brisbane Games in 2032, in a move backed by superstar Luke Humphries

Sport

43 m. ago Harry Kane made thoughts on Man Utd move clear and attended 'secret transfer meeting'

Harry Kane was a man in demand in the summer of 2023 when he finally left Tottenham, with Manchester United among those desperate to prise him away from north London

Politics

44 m. ago If you went to state school, do you ever feel British life is rigged against you? Welcome to the 93% Club | Alastair Campbell

The civil service, judiciary and media are still dominated by the privately educated 7%. Lasting change is not a pipe dream – but it’s up to usFor the first time in our history, we have a cabinet made up entirely of people who went to state schools. Several, including prime minister Keir Starmer, come from working-class backgrounds; some, such as deputy prime minister Angela Rayner, were raised in conditions of poverty that feel as if they ought to belong to another age.So far so good. What better signs could one ask for to show that Britain is a meritocracy, social mobility is real and anyone can rise to the top provided they have talent, commitment and determination?Alastair Campbell is a former journalist turned strategist and spokesperson for the Labour party. He is now a writer, podcaster, consultant strategist and mental health campaigner Continue reading...

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44 m. ago ‘We’re all connected – but it’s not the connection I imagined’: Hideo Kojima on Death Stranding 2

The legendary video game designer discusses directing actors in Mexico from Japan, how Mad Max inspired his career and the unique reason why he wants to go to spaceHideo Kojima – the acclaimed video game director who helmed the stealth-action Metal Gear series for decades before founding his own company to make Death Stranding, a supernatural post-apocalyptic delivery game this publication described as “2019’s most interesting blockbuster” – is still starstruck, or perhaps awestruck. “George [Miller] is my sensei, my God,” he proclaims gleefully.Kojima is visiting Australia for a sold-out chat with Miller, the creator of the Mad Max film franchise, at the Sydney film festival. The two struck up an unlikely but fierce friendship nearly a decade ago, and Kojima says that, as a teenager, the first two Mad Max films inspired him to become a movie director and thus, eventually, a video game maker. At the panel later, Miller is equally effusive, calling Kojima “almost my brother”; the Aus...

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44 m. ago Man 'cooked girlfriend in pressure cooker and then fed her to stray dogs'

Manoj Sane, 58, is accused of using an electric saw to cut up Saraswati Vaidya, 32, into so many pieces in a bid to stop police tracing the crime. His frantic efforts continued for three days before he was taken into custody.

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46 m. ago Heartbroken family of British mother killed by rabies share poignant video of her dancing before she was struck down by virus she caught from stray dog in Morocco in February

Grandmother Yvonne Ford, 59, from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, became ill two weeks ago and steadily deteriorated until her death this week, after suffering a minor scratch from a puppy in February.

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58 m. ago UK rebuffs Thames Water creditor demands as administration looms

Bondholders’ rescue plan for utility hinges on waivers from regulations and fines, documents show

Politics

76 m. ago Girl, 12, 'followed by unknown man' in 'suspicious incident'

Police have issued an urgent appeal

Politics

80 m. ago Spain, Italy and France dominate Scots holiday choices for Summer 2025

Despite Brexit, Scots are heading to Europe in droves. New research from AllClear Travel Insurance reveals that Spain (33%), Italy (16%) and France (14%) are the top-choice holiday destinations for Scots this summer.

Politics

85 m. ago Tories say they would support UK joining fight against Iran if Starmer deems it necessary – UK politics live

Iran must not be allowed to obtain nuclear weapons, shadow foreign secretary Priti Patel said.Campaigners from trade unions, voluntary organisations and the Church of Scotland have announced plans for an anti-poverty march to “demand better” from politicians in Scotland, reports the PA news agency.The campaign, Scotland Demands Better, will culminate in a march in Edinburgh on 25 October, walking from the Scottish parliament, up the Royal Mile and along George IV Bridge to The Meadows.Change for the better happens when people stand together and demand it. Scotland desperately needs that change.Too many of us are being cut off from life’s essentials. Too many are frightened of what the future will bring. Too many of us are feeling tired, angry, isolated, and disillusioned.Air pollution remains the most important environmental threat to health, with impacts throughout the life course.It is an area of health where the UK has made substantial progress in the last three decades, with con...

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92 m. ago ICE raids and their uncertainty scare off workers and baffle businesses

Farmers, cattle ranchers and hotel and restaurant managers breathed a sigh of relief last week when President Donald Trump ordered a pause to immigration raids that were disrupting those industries and scaring foreign-born workers off the job

Economics

1 hour ago Love Island star forced to pull out of villa due to health scare

She took a turn for the worse during filming

Science

1 hour ago I've been waiting almost a year for this PS5 game to go on sale, and the time has come

Black Myth Wukong was a huge hit last year, and now it's finally getting a very rare discount on PS5 via Sony's store, and on multiple editions—here's how much you can save

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1 hour ago Fortnite Blitz Royale explained and how to get the free skin before the limited time mode ends

The Fortnite Blitz Royale mode is now live in the game, and players are still figuring out exactly what it has to offer. Here's everything you need to know about the new LTM.

Politics

2 h. ago Elon Musk posts new drug test results and insists reporters should do the same

‘Now let’s see their drug test results. They will fail,’ Musk said, demanding that New York Times reporters get tested

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