2 h. ago College dropout, Christian, political provocateur: How Charlie Kirk, 31, built a grassroots movement into a $100M behemoth... and it all started with a life

From college dropout to builder of a $100 million-a-year political action group, to close ally to Trump and interrogator of a likely Democratic White House hopeful.

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2 h. ago Heston Blumenthal slashes portion sizes at his flagship restaurant to cater for diners on fat jabs (...like him)

The culinary icon - who takes Wegovy himself - is looking at serving smaller meals at his Fat Duck venue and creating a slimmed-down menu for Britons on the weight-loss drugs.

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5 h. ago Olympic gold medalist Suni Lee offers promising health update on kidney disease

Exclusive: Lee, 22, spoke to ‘The Independent’ about her health and shared advice for fellow gymnast Jordan Chiles as she prepares to compete on ‘Dancing With the Stars’

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5 h. ago Who was Charlie Kirk? MAGA firebrand with millions of followers shot at his own college event

Right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, who created a MAGA firebrand with millions of followers, was shot at a Utah university.

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6 h. ago Who is Charlie Kirk? MAGA firebrand with millions of followers shot at his own college event

Right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, who created a MAGA firebrand with millions of followers, was shot at a Utah university.

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7 h. ago Ant and Dec missing from NTAs but stars still hope for 24 year award reign

Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly are missing from the 2025 National Television Awards' red carpet, but the pair are still hoping to snag the coveted Best Presenter award for a 24th time

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7 h. ago Ant and Dec missing from NTAs as stars still hope for 24 year award reign

Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly are missing from the 2025 National Television Awards' red carpet, but the pair are still hoping to snag the coveted Best Presenter award for a 24th time

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7 h. ago Volunteers prep millions of meals for fellow New Yorkers on 24th anniversary of 9/11

People across the country are taking part in a national day of service marking the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks

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8 h. ago Keir Starmer ally Bridget Phillipson sails through to next stage of Labour deputy leadership race as field slims to five after fellow minister drops out

The Education Secretary, who is being viewed as No10's de facto candidate, has now been nominated by 116 MPs in the battle to become Labour's number two.

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8 h. ago Zohran Mamdani has a new goal as he runs for NYC mayor: cheaper World Cup tickets

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is calling on FIFA to make World Cup tickets more affordable for New Yorkers

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8 h. ago Ant and Dec open up on truth behind NTA success after public backlash following 23 wins

Iconic TV duo Ant and Dec are looking to be named Best Presenter at the National Television Awards this evening (Wednesday, September 10) for a whopping 24th time

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8 h. ago NTAs fans 'praying' Ant and Dec are dethroned by TV legend after 23 year reign

National Television Awards fans are begging for one person in particular to be handed the Best Presenter trophy, even though Ant and Dec are expected to win for a 24th year

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9 h. ago Russia is brazenly provoking the west. Putin must be left in no doubt of the consequences | Paul Taylor

Germany and Italy may have legitimate fears of escalation but this was no accident – it was a violation of Nato territoryBy sending a barrage of drones into Polish airspace, Russia is testing Nato’s military response and Europe’s political resolve to stand behind Ukraine with arms and security guarantees in the event of escalation.The timing can hardly have been a coincidence. Less than a week ago, a 26-nation “coalition of the willing” led by France and the UK announced an agreement on a “reassurance force”, intended to help guarantee Ukraine’s security after any ceasefire in Russia’s relentless war of aggression. Vladimir Putin has stepped up the nightly bombardment of Ukraine in defiance of Donald Trump’s efforts to broker a peace deal, and rejected any presence of European forces on the ground.Paul Taylor is a senior visiting fellow at the European Policy CentreDo you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response of up to 300 words ...

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9 h. ago Ant and Dec reveal emotional real reason behind NTAs success after backlash over 23 wins

The ever-popular presenting duo, Ant and Dec will be looking to pick up a gong at the National Television Awards for the 24th year in a row during this evening's ceremony

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10 h. ago Leaked files cast doubt on source of £2.6m in Tory donations

Official log refers to Wafic Saïd, a Canadian billionaire whose British wife has given millions to party, as ‘donor’The Conservative party is facing questions over a possible breach of electoral law involving one of its largest benefactors, after leaked files cast doubt on official declarations of donations worth £2.6m.More than 40 donations to the Tories over 23 years have been registered in the name of Rosemary Saïd, a British woman. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago NTAs host Joel Dommett clarifies 'divorce' comment after awkward mishap on anniversary

Joel Dommett, returning to screens tonight to host the 30th National Television Awards, swiftly clarified his comments after causing confusion live on air

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11 h. ago Israeli military kills at least 41 people as it continues to order evacuation of Gaza City

Many of 1 million residents say they will not leave as they do not believe al-Mawasi humanitarian zone is safeThe Israeli military has killed at least 41 people in Gaza, including 12 aid seekers, over the last 24 hours as it continued to order the population of Gaza City to evacuate ahead of its planned offensive.The evacuation orders were accompanied by intensified Israeli bombing of the city, the Israeli military interspersing orders with announcements of high-rise towers they had bombed. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Memorial service held for 75th anniversary of Knockshinnoch disaster

The community of New Cumnock remembered the 13 lives lost in the Knockshinnoch disaster on Sunday, September 7, 75 years after 116 men were rescued from the mine.

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11 h. ago DWP says 'beware' as it issues scam warning to millions in UK

The DWP has told people to 'beware of scam text messages claiming to be from the DWP'

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11 h. ago Two million Londoners get on their bikes to beat the Tube strike

Two million trips a day being made by bike as cycling tsar makes safety plea for riders to obey Highway Code

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