41 m. ago Donkey recovering after latest arrow attack on wild burros in California

Cupid recovers from surgery after what officials say is latest in half-dozen attacks on donkeys in semirural areas in stateA wild burro dubbed Cupid is recovering from surgery after being shot with an arrow in what officials say is the latest in a series of a half-dozen attacks since June on donkeys that roam semirural areas of inland southern California.The two-year-old female burro was spotted last Wednesday with a blue arrow protruding from her right shoulder as she wandered with a herd in the foothills of Moreno Valley, about 65 miles (104km) east of Los Angeles. Continue reading...

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50 m. ago Daily weight loss pill can help cut body weight by a fifth, trial shows

One in five people who took orforglipron once a day for 72 weeks lost 20% or more of their weight, maker Eli Lilly saysA daily pill for weight loss can help people reduce their body weight by as much as a fifth, according to a trial that could pave the way for millions more people to shed pounds.The drug, called orforglipron, is manufactured by Eli Lilly and targets the same GLP-1 receptors as weight loss injections such as Mounjaro and Wegovy. In a trial of 3,127 adults, one in five people who took the once-a-day tablet for 72 weeks lost 20% or more of their body weight. Continue reading...

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63 m. ago Champions League roundup: Juventus stun Dortmund with late double in 4

Qarabag fight back from 2-0 down to beat BenficaUnion Saint-Gilloise win at PSV on league phase debutIt was a dramatic opening night in the Champions League, with Juventus and Borussia Dortmund sharing eight second-half goals while Qarabag shocked Benfica.Dusan Vlahovic and Lloyd Kelly scored in stoppage time to inspire a dramatic Juventus escape, as they secured a 4-4 draw in a game where all eight goals came after the break. Continue reading...

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67 m. ago Great British Sewing Bee winner leaves fans speechless as they fume 'absolute travesty'

The Great British Sewing Bee fans were left divided after the winner of the 2025 series was crowned on Tuesday

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75 m. ago Kash Patel denies politicizing FBI in fiery grilling by Democratic senators

Trump appointee insists he is staying in post despite reports of White House doubts over his leadershipA defiant Kash Patel on Tuesday denied Democratic senators’ accusations that the firings of top FBI agents were politically motivated and insisted he was staying as the bureau’s director despite reports that the White House had grown concerned with his leadership.“I’m not going anywhere. If you want to criticize my 16 years of service, please bring it on. Over to you,” Patel said at the conclusion of his opening statement to the Senate judiciary committee, where he made his first appearance since being confirmed to lead the bureau in February. Continue reading...

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80 m. ago Kylian Mbappé delivers Real Madrid win amid high drama against Marseille

Kylian Mbappé converted two penalties to secure Real Madrid a 2-1 victory against Marseille in their Champions League group-stage opener despite playing the final stages with 10 men after their captain, Dani Carvajal, was sent off.Carvajal had not started the match, coming on after five minutes when Trent Alexander-Arnold pulled up with an apparent hamstring injury. Continue reading...

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81 m. ago BBC The Great British Sewing Bee fans fume 'they've been robbed' as 2025 winner crowned

The Great British Sewing viewers were left frustrated as Sara Pascoe announced the winner on Tuesday

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86 m. ago Charlie Kirk killing suspect charged with aggravated murder by Utah prosecutors

Tyler Robinson charged with aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm and witness tampering and could face the death penaltyUS politics live – latest updatesUtah state prosecutors on Tuesday charged Tyler Robinson, the man accused of fatally shooting the far right activist Charlie Kirk, with aggravated murder – and they say they intend to pursue the death penalty against the 22-year-old if he is convicted.Jeff Gray, the top prosecutor in Utah county, where Kirk was fatally shot on 10 September, said Robinson also ordered his roommate to delete incriminating text messages and stay silent if police questioned him in the aftermath of the Turning Point USA executive director’s killing. Continue reading...

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89 m. ago Who won Great British Sewing Bee 2025? BBC show winner revealed after 'brilliant' final

The Great British Sewing Bee has crowned its 2025 winner after a tense final, with three hopefuls going head-to-head in a bid to impress judges Esme Young and Patrick Grant

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93 m. ago Charlie Kirk murder suspect appears in court as officials say he left note on shooting to roommate – live updates

Utah attorney says Tyler Robinson faces seven counts including aggravated murder and prosecution seeks death penalty; hearing to be held onlineFull report: Kirk suspect charged with aggravated murder by Utah prosecutorsUnder-fire FBI director Kash Patel will confront Senate Democrats at a congressional hearing at 9am ET, likely to be dominated by questions about the investigation into the killing of Charlie Kirk, as well as the agency’s role in reviewing the files related to the Epstein case, and recent firings of senior officials who have accused Patel of illegal political retribution.His appearance before the Senate judiciary committee represents the first oversight hearing of Patel’s young but tumultuous tenure. Most recently he has faced criticism for his actions and social media posts during the Kirk shooting investigation, which have raised questions about his experience and judgement, including being seen as “grandstanding” with regards to his own role, and prematurely (and w...

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1 hour ago California judge rejects Menendez brothers’ request for new trial

Claims that brothers were sexually abused didn’t supersede ‘premeditation and deliberation’ of killings, says judgeA California judge has rejected a request for a new trial for Erik and Lyle Menendez, saying the allegations that the brothers were sexually abused did not supersede their “premeditation and deliberation” when they killed their parents more than 35 years ago.The ruling Monday by Los Angeles superior court judge William C Ryan comes just weeks after the brothers were denied parole and shuts down another possible path to freedom for the two who have served nearly 30 years in prison. Ryan denied a May 2023 petition seeking a review of their convictions based on new evidence supporting their claims of sexual abuse by their father. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Luiz Júnior howler hands Spurs victory against Villarreal in nervy elite debut for Frank

But can he do it in the Champions League? It was one of the grumbles from the Tottenham fanbase when their club appointed Thomas Frank given how his experience of European football extended to little more than a handful of Europa League qualifiers with Brondby more than a decade ago.It was a nervy debut for Frank in the big time, his team retreating into their shells after half-time, looking to hold on to the lead they were presented with at the outset by one of the great goalkeeping howlers. It was a moment to haunt Luiz Júnior. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Who won The Great British Sewing Bee 2025? Full result of series 11 finale

See who won the 11th series of The Great British Sewing Bee 🧵

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2 h. ago ITV Big Brother fans issue same demand days before 2025 series launch

Big Brother will return to ITV later this month with more twists and turns than ever before as hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best welcome brand new civilian housemates

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2 h. ago 'Love Is Blind painted me as a villain – but this is the truth they failed to show'

Love Is Blind UK star Sophie Willett has admitted that she was painted as the 'villain' of the 2025 series - but the reality TV star has now shared her truth with The Mirror

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2 h. ago Charlie Kirk murder suspect left note on shooting to roommate, authorities say as charges revealed – live updates

Utah attorney says Tyler Robinson faces seven counts including aggravated murder and will be held without bail as prosecution seeks death penaltyFull report: Kirk suspect charged with aggravated murder by Utah prosecutorsUnder-fire FBI director Kash Patel will confront Senate Democrats at a congressional hearing at 9am ET, likely to be dominated by questions about the investigation into the killing of Charlie Kirk, as well as the agency’s role in reviewing the files related to the Epstein case, and recent firings of senior officials who have accused Patel of illegal political retribution.His appearance before the Senate judiciary committee represents the first oversight hearing of Patel’s young but tumultuous tenure. Most recently he has faced criticism for his actions and social media posts during the Kirk shooting investigation, which have raised questions about his experience and judgement, including being seen as “grandstanding” with regards to his own role, and prematurely (and...

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2 h. ago Why has Trump filed a $15bn lawsuit against the New York Times?

President has accused paper of trying to damage his ‘business, personal and political reputation’Donald Trump filed a defamation lawsuit against the New York Times, book publisher Penguin and several Times reporters in a district court in Florida on Monday night, accusing them of reporting “specifically designed to try and damage President Trump’s business, personal and political reputation”.Trump seeks $15bn, plus punitive damages, court costs and “other relief”. Here’s a brief look at what’s in the filing. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Eritrean man wins High Court bid to block removal in latest blow to Government's ‘one in, one out’ drive

Ministers agreed the pilot scheme with the French government in July as part of efforts to deter the number of arrivals by small boat crossings

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3 h. ago Putin dons his military fatigues to visit Zapad war games 500miles from the frontline

Vladimir Putin wore his military fatigues today on a visit to the Zapad 2025 war games around 500 miles away from the nearest frontline, while his trooped unleashed a drone in Kharkiv, east Ukraine.

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3 h. ago Robert Redford: one of Hollywood's defining stars – video obituary

Robert Redford, the Hollywood actor who became an Oscar-winning director, liberal activist and godfather for independent cinema under the name of one of his best-loved characters, has died at 89. His role in the 1969 western caper 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid' alongside Paul Newman launched him as one of the world's most recognisable and best-loved movie stars. Continue reading...

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