66 m. ago 'I thought about killing myself': Wynne Evans breaks down in tears as he tries to blame the BBC for abandoning him in fall

The Strictly star made his first TV appearance since he was suspended from his Radio Wales show last month after making a controversial joke during his time preparing for the Strictly tour.

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69 m. ago Reeves says use of hotels for asylum seekers to end ‘in this parliament’ and NHS spending to rise 3% a year – UK politics live

Chancellor claims asylum move will save £1bn and says health spending represents a record cash investmentSpending review: key points at a glanceGreen party MPs and activists staged a protest outside parliament today saying the government should use the spending review to announce a wealth tax. In a post on social media, Adrian Ramsay, the party’s co-leader, said:We expect the Chancellor to take another axe to public spending today: decline by design from a govt that refuses to tax wealth to properly fund our overstretched public services & support the most vulnerable. We need to invest in a secure & fairer future. #TaxExtremeWealthSenior SNP figures held a secret meeting on Monday night to discuss removing John Swinney as party leader, The Herald has learned, following last week’s defeat in the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse byelection.One of the 25 attendees said the first minister had two weeks to come up with a new strategy on independence — or risk facing a leadership...

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70 m. ago Heckmondwike fire: Dad and daughter, 9, killed in blaze pictured for first time

Sohaib Ahmed, 38, and his daughter Manahal Ahmed, nine, were killed in a tragic blaze that ripped through their home on Sunday - the pair have now been pictured for the first time

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92 m. ago I rode a Raleigh Chopper in the 70s – and now the coolest bike of all time is back

The Raleigh Chopper has made a spectacular return in two bold retro colourways – and for this childhood fan, it’s a dream come true.

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92 m. ago Stellar Blade Nikke DLC release time, when you can unlock new costumes in the latest crossover

Stellar Blade is about to get a major new crossover with Goddess of Victory: Nikke, issuing players with new costumes, boss battles and mini-games to keep them busy.

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1 hour ago Huge 6.4 earthquake rocks entire country as locals fear tsunami warning

The tremor hit at around 7pm local time (12 noon UK time) on Wednesday and was felt as far away as the country's capital, 124 miles away from the epicentre of the quake

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1 hour ago Aaron Rodgers says joining Steelers is ‘best for my soul’ and reveals recent marriage

41-year-old took time before returning for 21st NFL seasonQuarterback says he is keen to work with Mike TomlinAaron Rodgers says his decision to return for a 21st NFL season and to do so in Pittsburgh was not about trying to prove something to himself, the New York Jets or anyone else.Standing in front of a sea of cameras for his first press conference as a Steeler, the 41-year-old Rodgers said the coda he is trying to author in Pittsburgh is about something deeper than football. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago PMQs: Starmer says there is ‘no easy answer’ to finding way of seizing frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine – UK politics live

Ed Davey, the Lib Dem leader, asks prime minister about frozen Russian assets in the UK after sanctioning of two Israeli ministers on TuesdayGreen party MPs and activists staged a protest outside parliament today saying the government should use the spending review to announce a wealth tax. In a post on social media, Adrian Ramsay, the party’s co-leader, said:We expect the Chancellor to take another axe to public spending today: decline by design from a govt that refuses to tax wealth to properly fund our overstretched public services & support the most vulnerable. We need to invest in a secure & fairer future. #TaxExtremeWealthSenior SNP figures held a secret meeting on Monday night to discuss removing John Swinney as party leader, The Herald has learned, following last week’s defeat in the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse byelection.One of the 25 attendees said the first minister had two weeks to come up with a new strategy on independence — or risk facing a leadership ch...

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2 h. ago Jordan’s long road to World Cup qualification took a strange diversion | John Duerden

Improvement of side has been slow and steady since Harry Redknapp and Ray Wilkins had short spells in chargeWould Harry Redknapp have taken Jordan to the World Cup had the 2018 tournament featured 48 teams instead of 32 and Asia had eight spots instead of four? It is an interesting question but the former West Ham manager’s short time in charge in 2016, not long after Ray Wilkins had the job, is not a subject anyone in the capital, Amman, is much focused on at the moment.“Redknapp and Wilkins? Now is not the time to talk about that,” said a smiling Jordan Football Association official on Monday. The reaction given the country has just qualified for a first World Cup and is in serious party mode is understandable. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Jordan’s long road to World Cup qualification took a strange diversion

Improvement of side has been slow and steady since Harry Redknapp and Ray Wilkins had short spells in chargeWould Harry Redknapp have taken Jordan to the World Cup had the 2018 tournament featured 48 teams instead of 32 and Asia had eight spots instead of four? It is an interesting question but the former West Ham manager’s short time in charge in 2016, not long after Ray Wilkins had the job, is not a subject anyone in the capital, Amman, is much focused on at the moment.“Redknapp and Wilkins? Now is not the time to talk about that,” said a smiling Jordan Football Association official on Monday. The reaction given the country has just qualified for a first World Cup and is in serious party mode is understandable. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago When is Father's Day 2025? Why do we celebrate, what are the traditions and when did it start?

It’s nearly time to celebrate the dads.

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2 h. ago Genius Game final: what time is it on TV and what to expect from David Tennant show?

Genius Game is set to air its final on ITV - who will win? 👀

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2 h. ago Amazon launches new discount store 'to rival Temu' and shoppers can't wait to try it

A new discount shopping service from Amazon that offers a wide variety of goods at a retail price of £20 or less could rival the likes of Temu and Wish after it was launched in the UK

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2 h. ago Graz shooter sent mum chilling video about plan but she didn't see it in time

The 21-year-old who carried out Austria's deadliest school massacre sent a chilling video to his mum just moments before he launched his tragic attack - but she wasn't able to warn the police in time

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2 h. ago Sam Thompson says 'I've got massive news' as he's seen 'back where he belongs' after charity mission

It comes as the This Morning star has spent time recovering after finishing his five-day challenge for Soccer Aid for Unicef

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3 h. ago Prolific burglar back behind bars after latest crime got him just £15

"He has committed several burglaries and despite attempts to engage with him continues to offend"

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3 h. ago Liverpool made 'dream' gesture and showed class in genius Florian Wirtz transfer strategy

Liverpool are in advanced talks to sign Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen, with the Reds having already secured the services of Jeremie Frimpong from the Bundesliga club after a classy gesture

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3 h. ago Look at the head on that! Bottoms up to a pint of 28 Years Later beer

Much as I’m looking forward to the next instalment of the horror franchise I’m really not thirsty for a branded apocalypse-infused IPA to wash it down withWith ticket sales no longer a sure thing, additional income streams have become more important than ever to the movie business. If you want to know how much faith a studio has in a property, your best bet is to look out for licensed merchandise. This is why Wicked partnered with 400 corporate brands ahead of its release last year and why every shop on the high street is heaving with Lilo & Stitch merch. It’s why the last bag of Doritos you ate had Jack Black’s face on it.But this strategy isn’t failsafe. Yes, if you’re promoting a big four-quadrant blockbuster, it’s easy to team up with companies who’ll paste their products with adverts for your film. However, if your film is too small, or too sad, or too weird, then any sort of brand collaboration is going to seem an extremely odd fit. In other words, can I interest anyone in...

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3 h. ago Secrets of underground reptile colonies revealed after 250 million years

The findings confirm that communal living among land-living reptiles happened further back in time than we thought

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3 h. ago NASA issues urgent update on 'city killer' asteroid heading towards the moon in 2032

The 'city killer' asteroid 2024 YR4 may not be on a collision course with Earth anymore. But NASA has raised the odds of it hitting the moon in just seven years' time.

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