69 m. ago Harvey Weinstein gets good news AND bad news with sex assault verdict after juror issued chilling courtroom threat

Harvey Weinstein's jury has returned a verdict in his New York sexual assault retrial.

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84 m. ago Martin Lewis issues urgent energy meter warning as 'switch off' looms

The consumer expert has warned that households with a certain type of energy meter may see their heating and hot water stop working properly if they don't act now

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85 m. ago Emmerdale fans predict Anthony Fox 'return' as John Sugden 'unravels'

Viewers are convinced that Anthony's death will lead to John's exit

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90 m. ago The Guardian view on Trump and deportation protests: the king of confected emergencies | Editorial

Strongmen love inventing or exploiting crises to justify extreme measures and extended power. The US is taking another step towards authoritarianismDonald Trump will celebrate his birthday with a North Korean-style military parade costing tens of millions of dollars this weekend. He has gratefully accepted the early gift of the demonstrations, which have spread across the country, with more scheduled for Saturday. The president’s immigration crackdown spurred overwhelmingly peaceful protests in Los Angeles. Ordering in troops, over the governor’s head, then inflamed the situation and allowed the agent of chaos to portray himself as its nemesis once more.Mr Trump has diverted attention from his rift with Elon Musk, the stalling of his “big, beautiful” tax and spending bill, the court-ordered return of the wrongly deported Kilmar Ábrego García and the impending impact of tariffs. But underlying the manufactured crisis is a deeper agenda: reigniting fear of undocumented migrants, deleg...

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1 hour ago Labour promised people we would rebuild Britain – and that’s what we’re doing | Keir Starmer

This week’s spending review marks a new stage in the mission of national renewal, built on the foundations laid last yearKeir Starmer is the prime minister of the United KingdomThe mandate we received from the British people could not have been clearer. First, we had to stop the chaos and return Britain to economic stability. Second, we had to turn the page on Tory decline with clear Labour choices. Third, we were instructed to rebuild our country.Wednesday’s spending review turbocharged that rebuilding. It is an investment in Britain’s renewal, so working people have more money in their pocket, more pride in their community and more hope for their children’s future. It’s what people voted for. An NHS cutting waiting lists, with care closer to the community. Wealth and opportunity no longer hoarded by only a few towns and cities. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Coronation Street Becky Swain 'to return' as she ‘faked her death' and Lisa will be floored

Coronation Street fans are convinced that Lisa Swain's wife Becky is still alive - and that she faked her death as they predict a major twist in the ongoing storyline

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1 hour ago Josh Doig rekindles Celtic transfer interest as Kristoffer Ajer return route emerges

The former Hibs defender has been a long-term target for the Hoops

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2 h. ago Prince Harry confirms his UK return date after losing devastating security battle

Prince Harry has confirmed when he will be in on British soil for a very important trip after a UK judge dismissed his plea to restore his state-funded security last month.

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2 h. ago Brian Wilson, visionary creative spirit for the Beach Boys, dies aged 82

Musician, who suffered from mental health problems, wrote and produced the 1966 album Pet Sounds – seen by many as the greatest album of all timeBrian Wilson, the Beach Boys musician, songwriter and producer who created some of history’s most purely beautiful pop music, has died aged 82.In a post shared on Instagram on Wednesday, Wilson’s family wrote: “We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away. We are at a loss for words right now. Please respect our privacy at this time as our family is grieving. We realize that we are sharing our grief with the world. Love & Mercy.” Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Noel Edmonds reveals why all clocks in his house are permanently set to 11:06

The 76-year-old television legend, born in Essex and now living in New Zealand, returns to TV screens this month to share an insight into his new life abroad

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3 h. ago Nintendo Switch 2 review – does everything the Switch does, but better

The Nintendo Switch 2 is here, and after using it for almost every waking minute for the last week, I think I'm finally ready to talk about my thoughts and feelings.

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3 h. ago Emmerdale legend ‘to return’ 29 years after debut as new owner of Wishing Well Barn

Emmerdale's Eric Pollard has decided to sell the Wishing Well Barn and viewers are convinced they know who will be moving into the iconic property

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3 h. ago 11 forgotten Celtic players poised for transfer summits with Brendan Rodgers this summer

The Hoops have a number of decisions to make over the returning loanees

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4 h. ago ‘We’ll have done it first’: what it takes to set a new Guinness World Record

As an Australian town prepares to perform the world’s largest happy dance, previous titleholders share what it feels like to lose the crown after months of preparationGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailEver since she was a little girl, Sruthy Saseendran wanted to “achieve something remarkable” – something that would earn her a place in the record books. But growing up in what she describes as a traditional Indian family, that dream had to take a backseat to more conventional markers of success: university, marriage, career.Decades later – after she had married, become a mother and taken a job as a business analyst in Melbourne – she felt the itch return. It was time to do something for herself. So she embarked on a personal challenge: to set a Guinness World Record.Sign up for the fun stuff with our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend, every Saturday morning Continue reading...

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4 h. ago All celebs rocking 'only underwear trend' on stage as fans cry 'get them clothes'

Sabrina Carpenter, Addison Rae, Tate McRae and Charli XCX are just a few of the latest popstars to ditch their clothes to perform. We take a look at the growing underwear trend for concerts

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5 h. ago Former Brazil star's son, 19, who was declared 'brain dead' after lorry crash on his way to first training session pictured for the first time since horror accident

In March, Pedro Severino, 19, was in the front passenger seat when the vehicle he was travelling in collided with a lorry on a motorway in Brazil.

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5 h. ago The pensioner who lost her home to gang of foreign squatters: Woman in her 80s returned home to find 'Eastern Europeans' had taken her house... and police say they can't help

EXCLUSIVE: Shameless squatters allegedly seized the London home of a frail pensioner while she was visiting her friend, sparking an 'absurd' two-month legal battle to remove them.

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5 h. ago England boss Thomas Tuchel admits his own mum 'repulsed' by Jude Bellingham's behaviour

The England boss admits Jude Bellingham can be an "intimidating" presence towards referees and says his own mother has brought it up him

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5 h. ago Dido's REAL name revealed as noughties pop celebrates anniversary of her iconic debut album

She became a huge pop star in 1999, who went on to work with the likes of Eminem and Kendrick Lamar .

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5 h. ago EastEnders' Zoe Slater star's private life as actress 'set to return' after 20 years

Michelle Ryan is best known for her role as Zoe Slater in EastEnders, and it's now been reported that the actress could be returning to Walford

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