65 m. ago Revealed: The Facebook groups used by men to father HUNDREDS of children by illegally selling tubs of sperm for women to impregnate themselves using 'Calpol syringes'

EXCLUSIVE: Among the most prolific donors active in online Facebook groups were men who claim to have fathered more than 180, 100 and even 800 children.

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94 m. ago James Bond nightclubs, vodka, aftershave: 007 writer on the spy’s future with Amazon

As the Bond franchise heads to the online giant, thriller author William Boyd foresees a slew of spin-offs and says AI is not a threat to human screenwritersAmong the people best placed to predict how any James Bond of the future might look is a British writer with a strong feel for spies and for spying. William Boyd has been drawn back to the terrain repeatedly in his books. What’s more, he wrote his own official Bond novel, Solo, in 2013.Now Amazon has picked up the rights to the character, Boyd foresees a succession of 007 spin-off products and entertainments. Perhaps even be new AI-generated novels? “Certainly wait for Bond aftershave – and for the theme park and the dinner jackets,” he said. “The new owners will have to commodify everything about their billion-dollar purchase, so there will be nightclubs and vodkas.” Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago The strangest substitutions made in online supermarket orders

Which? found 29 per cent of online grocery shoppers said they received a substitution in their most recent order

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4 h. ago Supermarket slammed for 20% hike now cheaper than Aldi and Lidl for shopping essentials

For months on end it was the most expensive of the six main supermarkets

Economics

6 h. ago Warning over 'dangerous' dupes that could cause fires or deadly health issues

MoneyMagpie Editor and financial expert Vicky Parry warns readers about why buying ‘dupes’ online can lead to disaster

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7 h. ago Extreme online violence may be linked to rise of ‘0 to 100’ killers, experts say

Criminal justice specialists call for new approach to identify emerging type of murderer with no prior convictionsThe rise of “0 to 100” killers who go from watching torture, mutilation and beheading videos in their bedrooms to committing murder suggests there could be a link between extreme violence online and in real life, experts have said.Criminal justice experts advocated a new approach, inspired by counter-terrorism, to identify an emerging type of murderer with no prior convictions, after cases such as Nicholas Prosper, who killed his mother and siblings and planned a primary school massacre. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Supermarket recalls on ice cream, crisps and vegan patties due to 'health risk'

All the latest product recalls issued by the Food Standards Agency and why they've been pulled from supermarket shelves

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9 h. ago Keke Palmer: ‘I was a child entertainer making more money than my parents – it was crazy’

The ‘Nope’ and ‘One of Them Days’ actor – famed for being the star of a litany of internet memes – speaks to Adam White about the perils of online celebrity, the ‘dehumanisation’ of child stardom, and why, deep down, she’s a lot lonelier and more emotional than people might think

Society

10 h. ago Aldi shoppers rush to buy 'impressive' Olaplex dupe that costs just £1.99

Shoppers have been raving about Aldi's haircare beauty cheat, as fans spot Olaplex dupes on the bargain supermarket shelves - saving them up to £25, making huge savings on the high-end products

Economics

10 h. ago Debenhams reduces 'stunning' £545 watch that's 'outstanding quality' to £63

The watch has been dubbed "stunning" online by impressed Debenhams shoppers

Economics

10 h. ago Debenhams reduces 'fantastic' £545 watch getting 'many compliments' now £63

The watch has been dubbed "stunning" online by impressed Debenhams shoppers

Economics

12 h. ago Man Utd news: Ruben Amorim hits back at Roy Keane as Alejandro Garnacho gesture revealed

Manchester United's midweek win against Ipswich was overshadowed by Alejandro's behaviour after being substituted, while Roy Keane has been vocal about his former club

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13 h. ago Rise of the '0 to 100' killers: Warning over loners who go from watching torture, mutilation and beheading videos from their bedrooms to plotting murders

Criminal justice experts now believe there may be a link between watching extreme violence online and carrying it out in real life, despite these claims being dismissed in the past.

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15 h. ago ‘Fish steaks for cup cakes’ feature among strange supermarket substitutions

Which? found 29% of online grocery shoppers said they received a substitution in their most recent order.

Politics

17 h. ago Tesco Clubcard members can bag 10,000 points with just one purchase before April 13

The supermarket giant has partnered with its latest Clubcard Rewards Partner, easyJet holidays, for an eight-week celebration leading up to April 13.

Politics

18 h. ago Online shoppers left baffled as a THIRD of British consumers received a substitution in their last online grocery shop

A survey by Which? found that shoppers were sent bizarre replacements including fish steaks instead of cupcakes and sanitary towels in place of sandwich wraps.

Politics

18 h. ago Moment male teacher fights girl, 13, after trying to stop her watching movie on her phone

A substitute teacher is under investigation at Samuel P. Massie Academy in Maryland after allegedly throwing a pupil 'like a ragdoll' onto a desk in what's been called a 'sickening' incident

Politics

19 h. ago Grassroots clubs hold key as Norway prepares for historic vote to scrap VAR

‘This is no longer about VAR, but about trust in the federation’ – one club’s general manager frames tense situationSkoppum IL have never pretended to be what they are not. The club represent a pretty village an hour’s drive south of Oslo, fielding teams from the under-14 age group down. Their goals are modest but of the kind that nourish an entire sport: to provide a safe and welcoming environment in which the community’s youngsters can play. There are hurdles to overcome, such as a need for up-to-date artificial pitches and the challenge of increasing participation among girls.On Saturday afternoon, though, Skoppum and Norway’s 1,700 grassroots clubs will be asked to make a decision that could cause shockwaves far beyond their country. They will gather online or at Oslo’s Ullevaal Stadion for the Norwegian Football Federation’s (NFF) annual general assembly and are entitled to vote on whether video assistant referees are scrapped in the highest division, Eliteserien. It will concl...

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20 h. ago Liverpool star advised to quit after 'angry' reaction and being left 'visibly upset'

Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott has made just one brief substitute appearance in the Premier League since his last start for the club, in the FA Cup defeat to Plymouth Argyle

Politics

20 h. ago Daughter of sadistic YouTuber mum unveils trauma of 'selling childhood online'

Disgraced parenting vlogger Ruby Franke is now behind bars after her torturous campaign of child abuse came to light, but for her six children, the nightmare is still ongoing

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