59 m. ago Vernon Kay sparks tears live on air as he issues 'sad' statement about colleague

BBC Radio 2 host Vernon Kay announced that one of his colleagues would be moving to work with Greg James during an emotional statement on air

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78 m. ago Ukraine ramps up drone strikes on Russian oil facilities in latest attack

Ukrainian drones have struck one of Russia’s largest oil refineries, sparking a fire

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80 m. ago Bob Vylan spark outrage after 'celebrating' Charlie Kirk assassination on stage

Frontman Bobby villain used derogatory language to refer to Mr Kirk’s murder

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2 h. ago CCTV captures moment gas tanker overturns, sparking deadly explosion on Mexican highway

Footage shows the moment a gas tanker overturned on a highway in Mexico City on Thursday (11 September), sparking a fireball which left at least eight dead.

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2 h. ago BBQ and Sunday roast fans to fork out more for their grub as price of beef rockets

The price of beef has hit a record high as strong American and Chinese demand and dwindling global cattle numbers spark a 25% year-on-year price increase in the UK.

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3 h. ago Ricky Hatton's turbulent love life: Boxer enjoyed romance with Dancing On Ice co

The sportsman moved into coaching after his retirement from the sport, but also delved into reality TV with a stint on Dancing On Ice in 2024.

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4 h. ago ‘The Ziggy Stardust suit sparked my adolescent awakening’: Moby, Goldie, Natalie Merchant and more delve inside Bowie’s archives

As a huge new public collection opens this weekend, famous fans pick out their touchstones – from the game-changing wardrobe that gave birth to glam to the synthesiser that drove his Berlin years• Alexis Petridis goes inside Bowie’s mind-boggling 90,000-item archiveBowie was probably the most inspiring individual I’ve spent any time with. He came to my Blue Note club night in London a few times when it was very underground and he could be left alone. Then he’d come to the studio, where he’d sing through a haze of cigarette smoke like a gorilla in the mist, or I’d take him to see Dillinja in Brixton to hear drum’n’bass, or we’d spend time in his trailer on the Isle of Man set for the film Everybody Loves Sunshine and he’d sit there doing crochet. His thinking was that of an alchemist – he wanted to saturate himself in everything because he knew that inspiration could come from anywhere. He once said to me: “Golds, did you know Michelangelo said that when you blow the dust off a piece...

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6 h. ago Ukrainian drones strike one of Russia's top oil refineries, sparking fire

Ukrainian drones have struck one of Russia’s largest oil refineries, sparking a fire

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7 h. ago Brazilian musician identified as victim of 1976 killing by Argentina military

The bossa nova pianist Francisco Tenório Cerqueira Júnior went out for cigarettes after a concert in Buenos Aires – a forensic team has finally revealed his fateEarly on 18 March 1976, Francisco Tenório Cerqueira Júnior, a Brazilian pianist who had played alongside some of Latin America’s greatest musicians, disappeared from the streets of Buenos Aires.For nearly 50 years, his fate has remained a mystery, sparking desperate searches, raising suspicions of government complicity, and inspiring international documentaries. Now the mystery has been solved, with forensic scientists formally identifying Tenório Júnior’s body – and confirming he was a victim of Argentina’s bloody dictatorship. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Emmys arrive with 'The Studio,' 'Severance,' 'Adolescence' and 'The Penguin' vying for top honors

The Emmys are here

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15 h. ago Adolescence star Owen Cooper vying for a piece of Hollywood history as he hopes to become youngest ever male Emmy winner

The 15-year-old's nomination for best supporting actor is just one of 13 that the show, about a teenager accused of murder, has received.

Culture

19 h. ago David Bowie fans can explore his legacy at close quarters at an unusual new archive in London

David Bowie fans can explore his legacy at close quarters at an unusual new archive in London  npr.org

Politics

19 h. ago Good Morning Britain star says 'bit of a change' as they make TV announcement

Good Morning Britain has seen a string of changes recently, and one star has now made an announcement that has sparked concern among viewers.

Politics

19 h. ago Good Morning Britain star sparks axe fears as they make announcement after ITV changes

One familiar face on Good Morning Britain left viewers confused this weekend as they fronted ITV News on Saturday night.

Politics

21 h. ago Adolescence stars to sit apart as Emmys 2025 seating plan finally revealed

The Emmys 2025 seating plan has been revealed as the biggest stars of the small screen come together, although two hit stars from Netflix's most watched show are sat apart...

Politics

21 h. ago Elton John sparks panic among fans as he shares photos from hospital bed

Fans were concerned for Elton John, after the Rocket Man singer shared a series of photos on social media of him lying in a hospital bed.

Culture

23 h. ago London protests live: Nine arrests as Tommy Robinson protesters clash with police

London protests live: Nine arrests as Tommy Robinson protesters clash with police  The IndependentPolice assaulted as far-right rally led by Tommy Robinson sparks clashes  The GuardianFar-right rally in London draws more than 100,000 people  Los Angeles Times

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23 h. ago Sophie de Goede shines in Canada’s formidable win over Australia

Quarter-final: Canada 46-5 AustraliaCanucks will face New Zealand in semi-finalsExpansive attacking rugby? Tick. Pick and go tries? Tick. Impressive defence and holding up tries? Tick. Canada’s performance underlined why they are among the tournament favourites and had everything to set-up a tasty semi-final against the defending champions, New Zealand, on Friday.The wing Alysha Corrigan was a bright spark, scoring twice, as was Karen Paquin while the dependable Sophie de Goede had another solid outing for the side she used to captain. Continue reading...

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23 h. ago Ukraine drone sparks fire at one of Russia’s largest oil plants

Head of Bashkortostan region reports second drone shot down and minor damage to Bashneft’s Ufa refineryA Ukrainian drone crashed into one of Russia’s largest oil-refining complexes on Saturday, sparking a fire and causing minor damage, a Russian official said.The complex, which belongs to Russian oil company Bashneft, lies on the outskirts of the central Russian city of Ufa about 870 miles (1,400km) from the frontline in Ukraine. Continue reading...

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23 h. ago Ukraine drone starts fire at one of Russia’s largest oil plants

Head of Bashkortostan region reports second drone shot down and minor damage to Bashneft’s Ufa refineryA Ukrainian drone has crashed into one of Russia’s largest oil-refining complexes, sparking a fire and causing minor damage, a Russian official has said.The complex, which belongs to Russian oil company Bashneft, lies on the outskirts of the central Russian city of Ufa about 870 miles (1,400km) from the frontline in Ukraine. Continue reading...

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