87 m. ago 'Accident' on ride at Welsh pleasure park as police and fire crews called

A popular ride has reportedly derailed at Coney Beach amusement park

Events

1 hour ago How to listen to Taylor Swift on Travis Kelce's New Heights podcast early

Taylor Swift is joining her partner Travis Kelce on his popular podcast, New Heights, and fans can't wait to hear what the Shake It Off star has to say

Politics

2 h. ago Policing must strike a balance between transparency and justice

Editorial: No democratic society should concede the principle of the right to a fair trial, one uncontaminated by misreporting that might influence a jury. But new guidance that permits police to share a suspect’s ethnicity and nationality with the public will enable the force to defend itself against often baseless allegations of ‘two-tier’ policing

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2 h. ago Trump says he’ll seek ‘longterm’ control of DC police and signals he’ll target other cities next

President’s comments come as White House takes credit for dozens of arrests as part of campaign to fight ‘crime crisis’ its leaders say doesn’t existUS politics live – latest updatesDonald Trump said on Wednesday he would ask Congress for “longterm” control of Washington DC’s police department and signaled he expected other Democratic-led cities to change their laws in response to his deployment of national guard troops and federal agents into the capital.The president’s comments came as the White House took credit for dozens of arrests overnight in Washington as part of Trump’s campaign to fight a “crime crisis”, which its leaders say does not exist. Continue reading...

Events

2 h. ago Seven times Glasgow stood in as setting for Hollywood blockbusters

Glasgow has become a popular filming location for major Hollywood productions.

Politics

3 h. ago Man rearrested and charged after death of 'popular' man injured in Aberdeen flat

A 46-year-old man has been re-arrested charged in connection with the death of Austin Ironside after being released on Monday.

Events

3 h. ago Boden's sale is hiding 17 autumn and winter staples that look like they could be 'new in'

Boden's discounted pieces are so perfect for autumn and winter, they could be mistaken for being 'new in'

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3 h. ago UK traffic to popular porn sites slumps after age checks introduced

Figures from digital data company show effect of strict rules brought in last month under Online Safety ActBritish visits to popular pornography sites have slumped following the introduction of strict age checks last month, data shows.Daily visits to Pornhub, the UK’s most used porn site, fell from 3.6m on 24 July, the day before age-gating was introduced, to 1.9m on 8 August, a drop of 47%. Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago Trump’s Washington DC takeover is straight out of a fascist playbook| Moustafa Bayoumi

Some 800 National Guard troops will be deployed in the nation’s capital because, according to the president: ‘our capital city has been overtaken by violent gangs’A key chapter in the fascist playbook has always been to convince the public that it is living in such a state of mortal danger and unbridled chaos that the only chance of survival is to cede individual rights to the determined will of the Dear Leader. That’s why fascist leaders have constantly demanded that their populations venerate all violence performed in the service of the state and revere the apparatuses of state violence, such as police forces and the military. In this scenario, state violence is not only necessary for the nation’s survival. State violence is understood as even beautiful, something the public can and must believe in.Buying into state violence this way produces something historian Robert Paxton has called a “mobilizing passion”. In his book The Anatomy of Fascism, Paxton described how “the beauty of...

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3 h. ago Scots Masterchef star shares unique twist on tacos with tattie scones

Glasgow-born Masterchef Australia star Ali Stoner is delighting fans with creative Scottish-inspired recipes on her popular Instagram page, The Roving Haggis.

Politics

3 h. ago Skechers launches £45 trainers with hidden compartment for Apple AirTags

The popular footwear brand is now selling a kids' shoe that's been specially designed with a space to hide an Apple AirTag - so parents can keep track of their little ones' whereabouts

Economics

5 h. ago Local outrage as topless Brit tourist caught riding cow in Tenerife

Shoppers were left stunned when the holidaymaker decided to mount the life-sized model bovine outside a popular Ale-Hop store in Playa Fañabé, Costa Adeje, causing consternation among locals

Events

5 h. ago Heatwave warning: Common home fan mistake could be deadly, causing heart attacks, scientists warn

It may seem like the one thing that can provide relief in a heatwave, but if it is too hot, a fan can be dangerous, a new study has found.

Events

5 h. ago Mayor of DC pushes back on Trump’s incursion as national guard troops patrol the streets

Around 800 troops expected to be deployed and an unknown number of arrests have been made as Trump makes claims about ‘crime crisis’US politics live – latest updatesNational guard and federal law enforcement agents were spotted on the streets of Washington DC overnight Wednesday, as part of Donald Trump’s campaign to quell a “crime crisis” in the capital that local officials say does not exist.National guard troops were spotted arriving on the National Mall late Tuesday as agents from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), FBI and Department of Homeland Security fanned out across neighborhoods in the capital, sometimes accompanied by local police officers. Video circulating on local media showed police and federal agents arresting at least one person that evening in Columbia Heights, home to the city’s largest Hispanic population. Continue reading...

Politics

5 h. ago Charity shop worker says there's one gift that always gets donated to them

A charity shop worker, who advices people on the do's and don'ts of donating their second hand items, insists that one popular gift is being donated too often - and she insists people stop buying it

Economics

5 h. ago Fake Labubu dolls are a choking risk, warns UK standards body

Thousands of the viral toys are poorly made while genuine dolls ‘are almost impossible to find’, CTSI saysGrowing numbers of counterfeit Labubu dolls being sold in the UK are poorly made and pose a choking hazard to young children, a trading standards body has warned.The toothy, fluffy monster doll figures, made exclusively by the Chinese toymaker Pop Mart, have surged in popularity among children and adults after going viral on social media. Celebrity fans include Rihanna and Lisa from the K-pop group Blackpink, while many owners like to attach the dolls to handbags or backpacks. Continue reading...

Events

5 h. ago Fox News host rages at rising Democrat for accusing him of abruptly ending interview

‘I just went on Fox News to tell the truth about the redistricting power grab in Texas,’ James Talarico tweeted. ‘He refused to answer — and cut the interview early.’

Politics

6 h. ago Bipartisan group plans to bring Epstein victims to capital to speak out on files and push Congress to release them

GOP Rep. Thomas Massie and Democrat Ro Khanna announced they will hold a press conference with Epstein survivors

Events

6 h. ago Next shoppers swoon over 'different midi dress that disguises the tummy'

Standout from the crowd with this popular midi-length dress.

Politics

7 h. ago Driving instructor shares common mistake people make with dual carriageways

The driving instructor said it was "common" for him to hear people making an incorrect assessment of dual carriageways but claimed to understand where they're going "wrong" so wanted to help

Transport