58 m. ago VMAs 2025 worst dressed: Ariana Grande dons frumpy polka dot frock as nearly naked looks take over red carpet

From over-the-top ruffles and bizarre feathers to clashing patterns and weirdly-shaped frocks, the 2025 VMAs have been filled with a slew of sartorial nightmares and fashion fails.

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76 m. ago Jade: That’s Showbiz Baby! review – former Little Mix star thrives in chaos on an idiosyncratic debut

(Sony)Jade Thirlwall offers a wild ride through electroclash, Eurovision drama and emotive synth-pop – albeit one she can’t quite maintain for a whole albumLast month, the indefatigable Vice magazine published a piece on the “summer of British chaos”, documenting a scene of deranged social media provocateurs existing at the crispiest fringes of our nation’s cooked identity. Writer Clive Martin defined these graven images of the algorithm as being regionally specific, lurid, rowdy, funny and hedonistic. As a former member of Little Mix, a girl band put together via public vote on The X Factor, Jade Thirlwall might not seem like the likeliest bedfellow of this unhinged movement. But the South Shields pop star’s debut solo single, last year’s Angel of My Dreams, dodged focus-grouped smoothness to present a sublimely whacked-out, thoroughly British pop vision that felt like spinning through someone else’s for you page and realising they exist in a markedly different universe from your o...

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76 m. ago Revealed: the huge growth of Myanmar scam centres that may hold 100,000 trafficked people

Operated by crime syndicates and fostered by the country’s military junta, the number of vast complexes such as KK Park on the Thai-Myanmar border has doubled since 2021Five years ago, the land now home to KK Park – a vast, heavily guarded complex stretching for 210 hectares (520 acres) along the churning Moei River that forms Myanmar’s border with Thailand – was little more than empty fields.Set against rugged mountains south of the town of Myawaddy, KK Park, with its on-site hospital, restaurants, bank and neat lines of villas with manicured lawns, looks more like the campus of a Silicon Valley tech company than what is really is: the frontline of a multibillion-dollar criminal fraud industry fuelled by human trafficking and brutal violence. Continue reading...

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76 m. ago Edinburgh University lecturers begin walkout amid dispute over £140m cuts plan

The University and College Union said cutting staff would amount to ‘academic vandalism on an unprecedented scale’.

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76 m. ago Married At First Sight UK cast in full including musician, dentist and pro dancer

The new series of Married at First Sight UK will return to E4 later this month

Culture

1 hour ago VMAs 2025 worst dressed list: Frumpy frocks, bizarre ruffles, and nearly naked looks take over red carpet

From over-the-top ruffles and bizarre feathers to clashing patterns and weirdly-shaped frocks, the 2025 VMAs have been filled with a slew of sartorial nightmares and fashion fails.

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2 h. ago Eberechi Eze: My time to shine is now following return to Arsenal

Eze started for England in Saturday’s 2-0 World Cup qualifying win over Andorra.

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2 h. ago Brit tourists warned they're 'easy prey' as Goodnight Cinderella spiking scam explained

A 21-year-old British tourist has spoken out about being the victim of a 'Goodnight Cinderella' spiking scam in Brazil - here's what to look out for to avoid falling victim

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2 h. ago Storm Amy to bring trio of torment for Brits as UK blasted by 65mph gales and 20ft waves

The UK is heading for a stormy Autumn as Amy looks set to make the summer sun a distant memory with gales and rain giving us a soggy and windy week in September

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2 h. ago Extractor fans will be 'grease and dirt free' without scrubbing if you soak them in one 'magic' item

Extractor fan filters can attract a build up of grease, grime and bacteria if not cleaned regularly but there is one very easy way to leave them looking brand new again.

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3 h. ago NFL roundup: Rodgers’s four TDs help Steelers to thrilling win in return to Jets

QB secures 34-32 win against former teamDaniel Jones stars in Colts debut as Dolphins crushedAaron Rodgers threw four touchdown passes in his Steelers debut, leading Pittsburgh to an enthralling victory over the New York Jets. Chris Boswell kicked a go-ahead 60-yard field goal with just over a minute remaining. The Jets, who lost in coach Aaron Glenn’s debut, had a chance to drive for a potential winning field goal when they got the ball back with 56 seconds remaining. On fourth-and-three, Justin Fields connected with Garrett Wilson for what could have been a first down – but Jalen Ramsey smacked into the Jets receiver, who couldn’t hold on to the ball. Fields, also playing against his former team, ran for two touchdowns and threw for another. Rodgers was 22 of 30 for 244 yards with four TD passes. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Brookside legend Claire Sweeney set to miss revival as she confirms 'I’m not doing it'

EXCLUSIVE: Legend Claire Sweeney has ruled out a return to Brookside for the hit soap's revival. The actress confirmed she will not be taking part in the special

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4 h. ago Best time to see lunar eclipse tonight as rare Blood Moon is visible to millions

Millions of Brits will be able to look skywards tonight to catch a rare glimpse of a lunar eclipse that will light up the sky with a dark red colour for several hours

Events

5 h. ago Liverpool title winner in line for shock return to Premier League after contract ripped up

Leeds United are among clubs pursuing a deal to sign a former Premier League winner as a free agent after they saw their contract ripped up

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5 h. ago Ruben Amorim Man United sack verdict given as Man City and Chelsea theory emerges

All the latest Manchester United news as Ruben Amorim looks to turn things around after the international break

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5 h. ago Olivia Attwood and Pete Wicks look sombre as they take a smoke break together

Olivia Attwood and Pete Wicks looked downcast as they puffed on cigarettes outside the Kiss FM studio in London on Sunday, just a week after their cosy display in Ibiza

Events

5 h. ago Nigel Farage tax return refusal dubbed 'another leaf from Trump's playbook'

Nigel Farage said he was 'not inclined' to publish his tax return despite other senior politicians doing so - with TUC boss Paul Nowak saying he must prove he's on the side of working Brits

Politics

6 h. ago Arsenal target could be in line to replace England star as delayed move lined up

Arsenal completed a number of significant signings during the summer transfer window but they may have competition if they return for one of the targets who didn't join

Events

6 h. ago H Samuel's dainty gold necklace looks more expensive than it is

H Samuel has just launched a new collection of jewellery - and one piece in particular has caught our eye.

Politics

6 h. ago Thomas Tuchel facing race against time to solve England issues ahead of World Cup

England have so far looked hugely unconvincing during Thomas Tuchel's time in charge of the Three Lions and he has some huge tasks on his hands to get the side into shape ahead of the World Cup

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