53 m. ago Can you tell a cheetah from a leopard? Find out with this new quiz

A new quiz will test your knowledge on animals from all around the world - and it's not as easy as you may think. How many can you get right?

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56 m. ago Taylor Swift's hidden heartbreak: The tragic story about death of one of her best friends at 21 that fans think is the inspiration for her new song

Fans are convinced that one poignant song on Taylor Swift's highly-anticipated album, which came out on Friday, tells the tale of a hidden heartbreak.

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58 m. ago Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs to be sentenced after conviction on federal prostitution

Music mogul could face lengthy prison sentence after being convicted of some charges in July; court proceedings to begin at 10am eastern timeSean ‘Diddy’ Combs sentencing: what to knowA former girlfriend, R&B singer Casandra “Cassie” Ventura, testified during the trial that Combs ordered her to have “disgusting” sex with strangers hundreds of times during their decade-long relationship.The jury was repeatedly shown video clips of Combs dragging and beating Cassie in a Los Angeles hotel hallway after one of those multiday sexual marathons, which she referred to as “freak-offs” during her four days of testimony. Continue reading...

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58 m. ago Diddy sentencing live updates: Sean Combs begs judge for mercy as prison fate looms

A jury convicted Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, which could carry a maximum sentence of 20 years

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77 m. ago Get ready to rumble: how wrestling broke out of the ring and on to the stage

Far from the big money and bombast of WWE, standup comedians, performance artists and drag kings are adopting the sport and taking it down unexpected new creative pathsPhil Wang was about to get his hands on the championship belt. He was claiming the prize for Clash of the Comics, the bombastic night that throws comedians and pro wrestlers into the ring, when Ed Gamble stormed in, knocked everyone out, and swanned off with the belt. “Well,” corrects the comedian and Clash co-founder Max Olesker, “we were knocked down by his henchman.” Hulking pro wrestler Bullit was the one to clothesline him and his comedy partner, Ivan Gonzalez. “I think I could have taken Ed if he’d been on his own,” huffs Olesker.The popularity of pro wrestling has fluctuated since its golden era in the 1980s. At the start of this year, WWE made the leap on to Netflix with an eye-watering $5bn (£4bn) deal, inching the skimpily clad, heavily muscled combat sport higher in the public consciousness. In Br...

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1 hour ago The Celtic penny that must drop as Callum McGregor tells new Bhoys what's not acceptable

The Hoops have endured a turbulent start to the campaign both domestically and in Europe

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1 hour ago The synagogue heroes shot by police: Armed officers left one terror victim dead and one injured as they barricaded doors

One of the victims killed in a terrorist attack at a synagogue in Manchester yesterday was shot by police, GMP has confirmed.

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1 hour ago Gang of hotel migrants from Iran and Iraq are jailed for 22 years for 'ferocious and frighteningly violent' machete attack on shop owner

The four men, Hana Hassan, 22; Yosef Shaban, 24; Osama Qadir, 21, and Dawan Mantik, 28, all from Iran and Iraq arrived in Britain on small boats.

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2 h. ago Manchester synagogue victim died after being shot by police, as attacker’s father expresses ‘sorrow’ at killings – latest

Faraj al-Shamie says his family condemns his son’s actionsSix minutes of terror: how the Manchester synagogue attack unfoldedThe home secretary has urged pro-Palestine protesters not to carry out demonstrations in the wake of the terror attack in Greater Manchester.Speaking on GB News, Mahmood said:As far as I am concerned, I would have wanted to see people in this country step back from protesting for at least a few days, just to give the Jewish community here a chance to process what has happened and to begin the grieving process as well.I am very disappointed that some of the organisers haven’t heeded the call to step back.In terms of the attacker, this individual was not known to the security services.He has obviously been shot dead at the scene, but the police investigations will now continue at pace. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Newcastle letting go of Elliot Anderson is very regretful, admits Eddie Howe

Anderson is thriving at Nottingham Forest and has broken into the England team

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2 h. ago Husband stabbed 'truly wonderful' judge's daughter to death then set her £1.4m home on fire to spark enormous gas blast

Annabel Rook, 46, was a 'truly wonderful' charity co-founder and the daughter of Peter Rook KC, one of the most respected and well-liked Old Bailey judges of the last 25 years.

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2 h. ago Stuart Armstrong demands Aberdeen turn Shakhtar 'clear the air' moment into something real

The Dons have finally broken their Pittodrie goal duck and now Armstrong is expecting a lot more.

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2 h. ago How accurate is The Lost Bus? Inside the life of real bus driver Kevin McKay after heroic wildfire rescue

The Lost Bus is now available to stream on Apple TV+ and tells the inspiring true story of a California bus driver

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2 h. ago Patricia Routledge death: Keeping Up Appearances star dies, aged 96

Actor rose to fame as endearing snob Hyacinth Bucket in BBC sitcom

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2 h. ago Police shot dead Manchester terror attack victim and left another seriously injured, admit officers

One of the victims killed in a terrorist attack at a synagogue in Manchester yesterday was shot by police, GMP has confirmed.

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2 h. ago Dame Patricia Routledge dead at 96: Tributes pour in for star who played Hyacinth Bucket in Keeping Up Appearances

Dame Patricia Routledge, known to millions as Hyacinth Bouqet on beloved sitcom Keeping Up Appearances, has died at the age of 96.

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2 h. ago Manchester synagogue terrorist's family condemn his 'heinous act' as they tell of their 'deep shock and sorrow' at the targeting of 'peaceful, innocent civilians'

In a statement today, relatives of the 35-year-old Syrian-born terrorist said they wanted to 'distance themselves' from Thursday's atrocity.

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2 h. ago Dame Patricia Routledge dead aged 96: Keeping Up Appearances star has passed away, agent announces

Actress Dame Patricia Routledge, best known for the TV show Keeping Up Appearances, has died aged 96.

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2 h. ago Patricia Routledge dead: Keeping Up Appearances Hyacinth Bucket icon dies aged 96

Dame Patricia Routledge, best known for her role as Hyacinth Bucket in BBC sitcom Keeping Up Appearances, has died at the age of 96, her agent said

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3 h. ago Patricia Routledge dead: Actress Dame Patricia Routledge, of Keeping Up Appearances fame, dies aged 96

She died peacefully in her sleep according to her agent

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