12 h. ago Bandmates of singer who died in Hogmanay hillwalking tragedy break silence

The Ray Summers are now raising funds for the mountain rescue team who brought dad-of-two Andrew Ure, 41, home from Ben Vane after he went missing on a solo hike.

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61 h. ago Pictured: Girl, 16, who died in country lane crash alongside boy, 17, when car 'swerved off road'

Their friends and family are now raising funds for their funerals, as they paid tribute to the teenagers in touching posts online.

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6 d. ago Elon Musk’s xAI announces it has raised $20bn amid backlash over Grok deepfakes

AI company’s chatbot faces criticism over its generation of sexualized, nonconsensual images of women and girlsElon Musk’s artificial intelligence company has raised $20bn in its latest funding round, the startup announced Tuesday, even as its marquee chatbot Grok faces backlash over generating sexualized, nonconsensual images of women and underage girls.xAI’s Series E funding round featured big name investors, including Nvidia, Fidelity Management and Resource Company, Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund, and Valor Equity Partners – the private investment firm of Musk’s longtime friend and former Doge member Antonio Gracias. The funding round exceeded its initial $15bn target, according to xAI’s press release. The company touted Grok’s image generation abilities in the announcement of its latest funding round Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Musk’s xAI raises $20bn in funding round that doubles valuation

Announcement comes as scrutiny of chatbot mounts after it created sexualised images of minors

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7 d. ago Traitors star urges Lanarkshire locals to sign up to Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life or Pretty Muddy events

Cancer Research UK’s much-loved events will be taking place across the UK from May to July as communities go ‘all in’ against cancer to raise funds for life-saving research.

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8 d. ago Traitors star urges West Lothian locals to sign up to Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life event

Cancer Research UK’s much-loved events will be taking place across the UK from May to July as communities go ‘all in’ against cancer to raise funds for life-saving research.

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8 d. ago Mickey Rourke turns to GoFundMe to raise funds for unpaid rent after eviction notice

Fundraiser states that ‘fame does not protect against hardship’

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8 d. ago Mickey Rourke launches fundraiser to pay $60,000 in rent after threat of eviction

The 73-year-old Oscar-nominated actor was issued with an eviction notice in DecemberMickey Rourke has turned to fundraising to pay the US$59,100 (£44,000, A$89,000) he allegedly owes in rent, after being sued by his landlord and facing eviction from his Los Angeles home.The 73-year-old actor, who was nominated for an Academy Award and won a Golden Globe for his performance in the 2008 drama The Wrestler, has approved a GoFundMe page launched by Liya-Joelle Jones, a friend and member of Rourke’s management team. At time of writing, the fundraiser had raised US$33,000 of its US$100,000 goal. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Hebridean high: joy, tears and camaraderie on a 100km trek for charity across the Isle of Skye

A 100km hike to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer proves uplifting and challenging in equal measure, with friends made for lifeThe day starts with a gentle trek. We clamber up from Flodigarry to circle under the black cliffs of the Quiraing where clouds flood around the bizarre rock formations. At the pass, we meet a howling wind and force our way down with shrieks of laughter.I’m walking on the Isle of Skye, specifically a section of the Trotternish Ridge for CoppaFeel!, the young people’s breast cancer awareness charity. There are 120 participants in total, split into four groups of 30. Over five days, we will trek about 100km on the island’s rugged trails, traversing sea cliffs, climbing mountains, passing ruined castles, crossing bogs and jumping over rivers to raise money for the charity. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Full list of new tourist taxes for 2026 including huge £23 charge

Tourist taxes can be a way for governments to raise funds to pay for infrastructure and mitigate the impact of tourism. However, they're often a controversial measure, with some claiming they deter tourists from visiting. Here are some destinations introducing or increasing their tourist taxes in 2026.

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1 week ago Fundraiser for dad with 'nothing left' after horror house fire passes £300,000

A fundraiser has raised £300,000 to support Tom Shearman who lost his wife and two children in a tragic house fire on Boxing Day

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2 w. ago Jiffy finally named in New Year's Honours list as heroic Wales legend changes lives

The 63-year-old has been honoured for his remarkable fundraising efforts, having helped to raise over £50 million for charity

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2 w. ago ‘When you plant something, it dies’: Brazil’s first arid zone is a stark warning for the whole country

The Caatinga in the north-east has been transformed by the heating climate in just a generation and could become the country’s first desertEvery Tuesday at dawn, Raildon Suplício Maia goes to the market in Macururé, in Brazil’s Bahia state, to sell goats. He haggles with buyers to get a good price for the animals, which are reared in the open and roam freely.Goats are the main – and sometimes only – source of income for the people of Macururé, a small town in the Brazilian sertão. This rural hinterland in the country’s north-east is known for its dry climate and harsh conditions.Raildon Suplicio Maia, a goat farmer from Macururé sells his animals at the market. Grazing has disappeared and he now spends any profit on feed Continue reading...

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2 w. ago What funds raised in Scotland have achieved in troublespots and disaster zones across the world in 2025

Huw Owen from the Disasters Emergency Committee in Scotland gives an overview of the major humanitarian crises in 2025 and how Scottish based charities with have helped.

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2 w. ago Republican behind Epstein files act responds to Trump ‘lowlife’ taunt

Kentucky’s Thomas Massie used the president’s insult to raise funds to run against a Trump-endorsed candidateA Kentucky congressman singled out by Donald Trump on Christmas as a “lowlife” after co-authoring a law requiring the federal government to release all of its Jeffrey Epstein files says the president attacked him for keeping a commitment to “help victims”.Thomas Massie then successfully sought donations for his run for another term in the 2026 midterm elections against an opponent that Trump – his fellow Republican – has already endorsed. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago King Charles makes personal donation to Jewish charity raising funds for victims of Ukraine war

King Charles has made a 'personal donation' to World Jewish Relief, a Jewish charity helping thousands of victims of the war in Ukraine, as well as refugees in the UK.

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2 w. ago Brooks Koepka quits LIV Golf after three years but PGA Tour return uncertain

The 35-year-old joined Saudi-funded tour in 2022‘Brooks is prioritising the needs of his family’Brooks Koepka, the five-time major champion, has become the first player to defect from LIV Golf, a significant blow to the league funded by Saudi Arabia’s public investment fund and raises questions whether the PGA Tour will find a way for him to return.The 35-year-old American has made the decision in order to spend more time with his family. He joined the rival tour in 2022 and won five events over four seasons – he was also the first LIV player to win a major at the 2023 PGA Championship. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Fundraiser for devastated family of Scots dad killed in 'shotgun murder' raises £1,500

The community has rallied round the family of Jordan Gray after a GoFundMe was set up for Jordan's family as they navigate their grief just days before Christmas.

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3 w. ago Guardian readers’ Christmas appeal donations surpass £500,000

Hope appeal is raising funds for five UK charities that build trust, hope and change at grassroots levelDonate to the charity appeal hereGenerous Guardian readers have so far raised more than £500,000 for the Hope appeal supporting inspirational grassroots charities that bring together divided communities, promote tolerance, and tackle racism and hatred.The 2025 Guardian appeal is raising funds for five charities: Citizens UK, the Linking Network, Locality, Hope Unlimited Charitable Trust, and Who Is Your Neighbour? Continue reading...

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3 w. ago UK fish and chip shop’s ‘downright delicious’ £8.99 deep fried yule logs drive food fans wild

A CHIPPY is giving festive diets a battering by rolling out deep fried yule logs. The limited edition gut buster is available for £8.95 over Christmas until the New Year to raise funds for a homeless charity. The quirky Crimbo chocolate dessert consists of three battered mini yule logs and comes with a scoop of...

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