A legal watchdog is starting an investigation Shamima Begum’s former lawyer is set to be investigated by the legal watchdog after a tweet he wrote regarding the Taliban takeover of Kabul. In the tweet, which he has now deleted, Tasnime Akunjee shared a picture of Taliban fighters in the presidential palace of Kabul with the […]

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Meanwhile, the UK reported over 28,000 cases on Monday. New Zealand is due to go back in lockdown on Tuesday after a person in Auckland tested positive for Covid-19. It is assumed that the case will be the more contagious Delta variant, although the government is waiting on the genetic sequencing results. Because the person […]

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He was reportedly personally processing visa applications for evacuees at Kabul airport. The UK’s ambassador to Afghanistan is still in Kabul despite the Taliban takeover of the city, as the British embassy continues to work to help British and Afghan nationals escape the country. Officials in the Afghan capital were left stunned by the speed […]

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She also said that militants were chanting ‘death to America’ but ‘seem friendly.’ CNN reporter Clarissa Ward says she was told by Taliban fighters guarding the presidential palace in Kabul to get out of the way because she was a woman. Ward was reporting from the streets of Kabul following the Taliban’s takeover of the […]

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Thousands have been trying to flee the country on flights out of Kabul. A shocking new photo from the evacuation of Kabul shows how nearly 650 Afghans were crammed on one US Air Force plane out of city. The image shows hundreds of passengers crammed into the huge cargo jet. It is thought that approximately […]

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She said US President Joe Biden must “take a bold step” to protect the Afghan people. Malala Yousafzai has encouraged the world to take action to help the people of Afghanistan following the Taliban takeover of the country over the weekend. Monday saw chaotic scenes at Kabul’s airport as thousands desperately tried to secure a […]

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He had previously said that God is the “ultimate provider of health.” A cardinal who has been critical of the Covid-19 vaccine and quoted groups suggesting that it injects a “kind of microchip” has been placed on a ventilator after being infected with the disease. Cardinal Raymond L. Burke confirmed via his Twitter account that […]

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“Women who wear that kind of swimsuit top are asking men to look.” A woman has described her upset when her dad said she was “asking” for creepy comments and attention because of the swimsuit she was wearing. She was left in tears when a stranger made an inappropriate comment about her swimsuit, but instead […]

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They have received two offers for the player. Hashtag United are set to make history after they received offers for esports FIFA player Tom Leese. The club, who play in the Isthmian League North and were founded by YouTuber Spencer Owen, have received two offers believed to be in the region of £50,000-£100,000 for gamer […]

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Thousands have been converging at the city’s airport in chaotic scenes. US troops shot and killed two armed men at Kabul’s international airport according to a US official. It’s as huge swathes of people attempt to make it on to flights and escape the city following its takeover by Taliban forces. According to the official, […]

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The Taliban have taken full control of Kabul, with thousands fleeing for their safety. A prominent Afghan filmmaker has recorded her dramatic escape from the Afghan capital of Kabul, begging for help and saying that the militant group were “coming to kill us.” In an Instagram post on Sunday, Sahraa Karimi asked people to “pray […]

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“I’ve bitten off more than I can chew.” A British student who was on holiday in Kabul when Taliban forces entered the Afghan capital has admitted that he “accepted death.” Miles Routledge is a student at Loughborough University and deliberately seeks out visits to some of the world’s most dangerous places, saying that he likes […]

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Hundreds can be seen desperately trying to leave the capital. There have been chaotic scenes at Kabul airport as the Taliban took full control of the Afghan capita, with witnesses reporting that at least five people have died inside the airport. Huge swathes of people can be seen trying to secure flights and a way […]

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The teacher needed hospital treatment after the incident A teacher has been left with “lacerations on his face” after they were attacked by a father in a dispute about the school’s face mask policy. The incident occurred at the end of the first day of the return to in-person classes at Sutter Creek Elementary in […]

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Loach suggested it was because he would “not disown those already expelled.” Left-wing filmmaker Ken Loach has claimed that he has been expelled from the Labour Party, hitting out at an alleged “witch-hunt” within the party. Loach is well-known for his left-wing beliefs and has become famous for his films which tackle societal issues related […]

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There are also calls for the government to treat ‘incels’ as terrorists A top prosecutor has called on the police to take misogyny more seriously, in the wake of the horrifying shooting carried out by Jake Davison in Plymouth on Thursday. Davison killed five people, including his mother and three-year-old girl, in a gun attack […]

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She says that the incident has “knocked her confidence” We all know that the Aldi checkouts are not for the faint-hearted. Only the seasoned pros are able to deal comfortably with the rapid scanning and lack of holding bay for the groceries. It’s a process that has caught out many who may be more used […]

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“There is nothing more community than this right now.” Hundreds of people gathered in North Down Crescent Park in Keyham for a vigil to remember those who were killed in the horrific gun attack this week. The candle-lit vigil took place on Friday evening after five people, including a three-year-old girl, were killed by gunman […]

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The woman claims she was offered a huge financial sum by the couple to withdraw her claims Rapper Nicki Minaj and her husband Kenneth Petty are being sued by a woman whom Petty was convicted of trying to rape in 1994, after she claimed the duo offered her half a million dollars to take back […]

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It’s as tensions grow between the Spanish giants and La Liga bosses. Real Madrid are reportedly considering the possibility of leaving La Liga and joining the Premier League, with club president Florentino Perez keen on a switch. Perez and Los Blancos are at the middle of a row with the bosses of the Spanish top-flight […]

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There are questions over how the Plymouth gunman had his firearm and license returned in July. The police watchdog are investigating Devon and Cornwall police after it emerged that Jake Davison, the man who killed five people in a horrific shooting spree in Plymouth on Thursday evening, was given back his confiscated gun and permit […]

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This might change how your date night plans… When we think of love and romance, most of us probably see evening and beyond as the most romantic part of the day. Setting suns, candle-lit dinners, nights of passion… Well, we may just need to rethink that. Whilst no one is doubting that the moonlit hours […]

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This is definitely one for all you hopeless romantics out there. Here’s a romantic tale for the modern era. Boy goes viral on TikTok. Girl comments. Boy replies. They talk. Boy flies 650 miles for first date. Here’s how it unfolded. Our story begins with a gender reveal party. Matt Bannon went viral on TikTok […]

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Plymouth is reeling from the worst mass shooting in Britain since 2010. A witness to the mass shooting in Plymouth on Thursday night has described “horrendous” scenes as the gunman kicked in the door of a house and “randomly started shooting”. Jake Davison, 22, shot three females and two males, before turning the gun on […]

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The idea that the virus originated in a Wuhan lab had previously been described as “extremely unlikely.” The chief of the World Health Organisation (WHO) has described the theory that the first person to be infected with Covid-19 could have been a Wuhan laboratory employee as being in the “probable category.” Dr Peter Embarek was […]

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The flight cost an estimated £43,000 per person. A Home Office-chartered plane deporting people to Jamaica was carrying just seven people when it departed on Wednesday, 83 less than originally planned. The Jamaican government had raised concerns about the flight because of Covid-19 and the vulnerability of some of the passengers due to mental health […]

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The Norwegian women’s beach handball team was fined €1,500 for wearing shorts during a European Championships match. Associations from across the world of women’s sport have called on the presidents of both the international and European handball federations to resign over “blatant sexism.” The Norway women’s beach handball team decided to wear shorts during a […]

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Critics are once more describing Rapinoe as ‘anti-American.’ Subway customers in the USA are boycotting the fast-food store because Megan Rapinoe features in a new advert for the chain. Branches across the country have reportedly received angry letters and messages on social media after the footballer appeared in a series of adverts for the company. […]

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Around 8,600 people may have been affected by her actions. Authorities in northern Germany have had to appeal to thousands of people to get another shot of Covid-19 vaccine after it emerged that a Red Cross nurse may have replaced the vaccine with a saline solution. A police investigation had been launched looking into the […]

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Maxwell is reportedly willing to give evidence in support of the Duke of York. Ghislaine Maxwell is prepared to give evidence in the sex abuse lawsuit that was filed on Sunday against Prince Andrew. Virginia Giuffre submitted a lawsuit on August 8 seeking damages against from the royal after claiming that he sexually abused her […]

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Rumours had emerged that the pair had “stirred up feelings” for each other. David Schwimmer has responded to the suggestions that he and Jennifer Aniston were getting closer to each other in the aftermath of the Friends reunion show earlier this year. A source had said that after the reunion episode, Schwimmer had spent some […]

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He has been accused of passing documents to the Russian intelligence services for cash. German police have arrested a British man who works at the British embassy in Berlin on suspicion of being a spy for Russia. The man has only been identified as David S. and was arrested on Tuesday. His apartment and workplace […]

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He’s been described as the “purest of souls.” Brendan Fraser seemed to well up when he was told by a fan that the internet is backing him over his recently announced role in Martin Scorsese’s new project. Fraser will be starring alongside Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert DeNiro in the forthcoming movie Killers of the Flower Moon. And […]

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It’s all kicked off on Mumsnet. Splitting the bill is one of the great challenges of modern middle-class times. A friendship or relationship you have with a person is only ever truly tested once you have to go through the trial and tribulations of paying for a meal with them. “But I didn’t have a […]

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Well this is a pleasant change. After a period in which Piers Morgan has seemed determined to voice the most controversial opinions he can possibly muster up, the ex-Good Morning Britain presenter has finally tweeted a good take. A few weeks ago it was all ‘Naomi Osaka is a brat’ for refusing to speak to […]

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She is suing the royal for allegedly abusing her as a 17-year-old. Virginia Guiffre (then-Roberts) has claimed that she “feared death” if she disobeyed Prince Andrew, Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Guiffre has accused the Duke of York of battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress and is seeking “substantial damages” in a lawsuit filed […]

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A group of students raised concerns after finding an article from 1925 where the boulder was referred to by a racial slur. Students at the University of Wisconsin requested that a 42-tonne boulder be removed from the campus after discovering an old article that referred to the rock with a racial slur. University historians have […]

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We’re talking about just a matter of hours now… Lionel Messi has agreed a deal with Paris Saint-Germain and will reportedly be arriving in Paris later on Tuesday to sign a two-year deal with the French giants. After it emerged that Barcelona were unable to sign the Argentinian forward on a new deal because of […]

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The cyclist’s family confirmed her passing on Monday. New Zealand sport is in shock after the sudden death of Olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore at the age of 24. Podmore had competed at the 2016 Rio Olympics and 2018 Commonwealth Games for her country and had been active on social media days before her death. A […]

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The grave may suggest that non-binary people were respected members of communities centuries ago. Remains found in Finland could be those of a non-binary leader who lived more than 1,000 years ago. Analysis of the grave could challenge long-held beliefs about gender roles in ancient societies and suggests that non-binary people were revered members of […]

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At the moment, Barca are second only to Real Madrid in the list of the world’s most valuable football clubs, but this may not last much longer… Lionel Messi’s departure from Barcelona could wipe a massive €137 million off the club’s value, which would be a decrease of 11 per cent. By leaving the club, […]

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He took a massive pay cut to give his staff pay rises. A CEO who raised his staff’s minimum wage to $70,000 was gifted a Tesla by his workers as a thank you gift. Dan Price is the founder and CEO of credit card processing company Gravity Payments, a company that used to have a […]

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He said the only time he’d given her money was when she was in a “jam with the IRS.” Quentin Tarantino has revealed that he has never given his mum any money or financial help despite his hugely successful directing career, after making a promise to himself as a child. The Pulp Fiction and Django […]

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She used her appearance in the magazine to speak out against the environmental impact of the fashion industry. Greta Thunberg has been praised for her appearance on the front cover of Vogue Scandinavia, with the environmental activist also speaking to the publication about the importance of sustainable fashion. The fashion industry is second only to […]

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The channel had used words such as “abomination” and “perversion” when talking about LGBT athletes Tom Daley has responded to the Russian state TV channel that directed homophobic attacks and abuse at him and other LGBT athletes during the Tokyo Olympics. Channel Rossiya 1 aired a number of offensive slurs against athletes such as Daley […]

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“The word curry does not exist in any South Asian language to my knowledge.” South Asian food bloggers all calling for the word ‘curry’ to stop being used, arguing that it is overused and is rooted in British colonialism. Earlier this year, food blogger Chaheti Bansal posted a video on Instagram calling on people to […]

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Daniel Levy is rumoured to be wanting £150 million for the England striker. Remember when Guardiola said it would be “impossible” for Man City to sign a striker to replace Aguero because they were all too expensive? Well, after splashing a moderate £100m on Jack Grealish, they are now reported to have offered Tottenham another […]

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The boxer and his wife welcomed their sixth child at the weekend. Tyson Fury has revealed that his newborn baby is receiving treatment in intensive care. His wife, Paris, gave birth to baby girl Athena at the weekend, but the newborn is currently in ICU. Fury announced that his wife had given birth on Sunday, […]

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He urged his listeners not to get vaccinated against the virus. A rightwing radio host who described Dr Anthony Fauci as a “power-tripping lying freak” and was a vocal critic of the Covid vaccine has died after contracting the virus. Dick Farrel accused Dr Fauci, who is the chief medical advisor to the president, of […]

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The forward was clapped onto the pitch by the Spurs fans when he was subbed on. Bukayo Saka received a warm reception as he came onto the pitch for Arsenal in a pre-season friendly against Tottenham Hotspur. Fans of the two teams put their rivalry aside to clap the 19-year-old onto the pitch when he […]

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