2 h. ago 'I was left with a 2in 'mini me' manhood after trusting doctor Google and ignoring signs'

A dad has warned other blokes to never ignore unusual signs on their manhoods after a white spot on his penis developed into a weeping cauliflower-like growth

Politics

6 h. ago 'I am so overwhelmed by chilli heat I can barely breathe.' TOM PARKER BOWLES tries a TikTok viral chicken shop in London and finds 'no pleasure, just pain'

At this TikTok-trending London spot, the chicken's so hot you have to sign a waiver. How will Tom fare?

Politics

6 h. ago Frank Lampard grins to camera at present from wife Christine that he keeps in his office

Frank Lampard may be fully committed to the success of Coventry City but his wife Christine likes to bring an aspect of their love life to his office at the football club

Politics

7 h. ago Chemical linked to low sperm count, obesity and cancer found in dummies, tests find

BPA, a synthetic chemical used in production of plastics, found in baby products made by three big European brandsA chemical linked to impaired sexual development, obesity and cancer has been found in baby dummies manufactured by three big European brands.Dummies made by the Dutch multinational Philips, the Swiss oral health specialists Curaprox and the French toy brand Sophie la Girafe were found to contain bisphenol A (BPA), according to laboratory testing by dTest, a Czech consumer organisation. Philips said they had carried out subsequent testing and found no BPA, while Sophie la Girafe said the amount found was insignificant. Continue reading...

Science

8 h. ago ‘You’re in spy territory’: how two UK nationals got tangled in a Chinese espionage row

The Met’s elite SO15 unit alleged a parliamentary researcher helped his friend create 34 reports for a shadowy frontFor Christopher Cash it was а job he adored. The young parliamentary researcher, then in his late 20s, was a China specialist working successively for two influential backbenchers, Tom Tugendhat and Alicia Kearns. He had a parliamentary pass and was plugged into Westminster’s gossip network during 2022, a year of Conservative turmoil in Westminster, three prime ministers and future policy uncertainty.At the same time, Cash was in close contact with a friend, Christopher Berry, a teacher based in Hangzhou, eastern China, where the Britons had first met five years earlier. They discussed politics constantly, using an encrypted app. At one point, on 18 July, Berry allegedly told him he had met a senior Chinese Communist party leader (though he now denies meeting anybody of that rank). In a reply the next day, Cash said: “You’re in spy territory now.” Continue reading...

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8 h. ago 'Will not play' Pep Guardiola fires warning to Man City stars after injury boost

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola spoke about how his returning players have act if they are to earn a spot in the team

Events

12 h. ago Is William behind Andrew's stunning demotion? Royal historian Andrew Lownie claims decision to remove the former Duke's titles is coming from King Charles' heir

After another week of scandal, Andrew was finally forced to relinquish all of his remaining royal titles tonight.

Politics

12 h. ago Trump officials ask supreme court to permit national guard in Illinois

Justice department submits emergency filing as Trump pushes to expand use of military in Democratic-led citiesThe Trump administration on Friday asked the US supreme court to permit the deployment of national guard troops to Illinois, as the president pushes to expand the domestic use of the military in a growing number of Democratic-led cities.In an emergency filing, the justice department urged the court to overturn a lower court ruling that halted the deployment of several hundred national guard troops to the Chicago area. The district judge had raised doubts about the administration’s justification for sending troops, questioning its explanation in light of local conditions. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago Shoppers spot rare Cadbury chocolate bars on UK discounter shelves

SWEET-toothed shoppers have spotted rare Cadbury chocolate bars on the shelves of a discount store. Cadbury’s Dream Marvellous Creations are now being stocked at B&M. An eagle-eyed shopper spotted the sweet treat and took to social media so spread the word to others. Posting on the Facebook page Dansway Gifts and Bargains UK the happy...

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13 h. ago F1 US Grand Prix LIVE: Sprint race start time and schedule in Austin

Follow F1 updates from the Circuit of the Americas, with Verstappen beating Norris and Piastri to top spot

Sport

14 h. ago Risk of wheel bashing and strategy sets up complicated US Grand Prix

McLaren’s total dominance has gone and Norris and Piastri’s title race head-to-head is no longer such a binary affairAt the mid-point of this season it might have been considered that the title fight between McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri would simply be decided by which driver had the edge to take the flag at each remaining meeting. Going into this weekend’s US Grand Prix, however, the contest has become far more complicated and far more interesting.While only 22 points separate the pair neither has now won for three races, the team’s longest drought of the season. Moreover, they have been beaten on merit across a variety of tracks. At the fast, low downforce challenge of Monza and Baku, where Red Bull’s Max Verstappen took the flag, and the slow, high downforce of Singapore, where Mercedes’ George Russell more than had their measure. Continue reading...

Sport

14 h. ago F1 US Grand Prix LIVE: Sprint qualifying results with Max Verstappen on pole position

Follow F1 updates from the Circuit of the Americas, with Verstappen beating Norris and Piastri to top spot

Sport

14 h. ago Alexander Acosta said putting Epstein on trial would’ve been a gamble, transcript shows

Former prosecutor testified before House committee on hurdles that prosecution of convicted sex offender would have facedAlexander Acosta, the former US attorney for the southern district of Florida who negotiated a plea deal in 2008 with Jeffrey Epstein, testified before the House oversight committee last month that going to trial would have been a “crapshoot” due to lack of cooperation from victims.In a transcript of the six-hour interview released on Friday, the former prosecutor, who later served in the first Trump administration, described the evidentiary hurdles Epstein’s federal prosecution would have faced, and why his office turned the case over to Florida state prosecutors that resulted in the disgraced financier pleading guilty to charges of soliciting sex from a minor. Continue reading...

Politics

15 h. ago Trump administration asks supreme court to permit national guard troops in Illinois

Justice department submits emergency filing as Trump pushes to expand use of military in Democratic-led citiesThe Trump administration on Friday asked the US supreme court to permit the deployment of national guard troops to Illinois, as the president pushes to expand the domestic use of the military in a growing number of Democratic-led cities.In an emergency filing, the justice department urged the court to overturn a lower court ruling that halted the deployment of several hundred national guard troops to the Chicago area. The district judge had raised doubts about the administration’s justification for sending troops, questioning its explanation in light of local conditions. Continue reading...

Politics

15 h. ago ITV Big Brother fans 'so confused' as they spot 'disinterested' crowd during eviction

Big Brother viewers were left scratching their heads as they spotted a major blunder during the live eviction on Friday night

Sport

16 h. ago Frostbitten plants could be saved as RHS expert explains how to spot a lost cause

While frost-damaged plants may sometimes seem dead, a simple test can reveal if it’s possible to save as one expert revealed how to do just that

Politics

16 h. ago Brain teaser challenge to find hidden fruit in messy kitchen

A new brain teaser has left some scratching their heads as they are challenged to find the hidden fruit in a messy kitchen - but can you spot it in under 30 seconds?

Politics

16 h. ago Republicans use deepfake video of Chuck Schumer in new attack ad

It is not the party’s first foray into the dystopian territory, with Trump having posted AI videos of his ownThe National Republican Senatorial Committee crossed into dystopian new territory for political campaigning on Friday after releasing an attack ad that features an artificially generated video of the Senate minority leader, Chuck Schumer.The deepfake video, posted on Friday to the Senate Republicans’ social media account, shows an AI-generated Schumer robotically repeating the phrase “every day gets better for us” in reference to the ongoing government shutdown. A small disclaimer tucked in the corner acknowledges its artificial origins. Continue reading...

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17 h. ago Michael Owen's Man United comment is exactly what Ruben Amorim 'wants to change'

Manchester United are looking to make it two victories on the bounce and inflict further misery on Liverpool this Sunday, and Michael Owen thinks they could do it because expectations will be low

Politics

17 h. ago Alex Hassell reveals Rivals season two will pay tribute to Dame Jilly Cooper after author’s death aged 88

The British actor also teased what’s in store for his character Rupert Campbell-Black in the Disney+ series

Culture