The 1918 Spanish flu pandemic was one of the deadliest in human history Covid-19 has now killed as many Americans as the 1918-1919 Spanish flu pandemic – 675,000 people. The Spanish flu pandemic which ripped through the world after the First World War infected a third of the world’s population, killing an estimated 50 million […]

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The White House has said it is looking into the border patrol tactics US Border Patrol agents have been seen appearing to use horse reins as whips as they try to push back Haitian immigrants attempting to cross the border. In images that surfaced this week, Border Patrol agents on horseback can be seen trying […]

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The judge added that it is ‘foolish’ to use the term even jokingly A judge has ruled that calling women “birds” is plainly sexist and that using the term ironically is a “misplaced” attempt at humour. Judge John Crosfill was ruling on the case of a Barclays investment banker who won a sex discrimination claim […]

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‘We’ve never seen anything like what’s happening right now.’ Money saving expert Martin Lewis has issued an “emergency” warning to households across the UK amid an energy price surge that is expected to impact millions. Lewis warned that those on cheap, fixed energy deals could be in for a nasty shock, with even the cheapest […]

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Kate McCann is ‘enjoying doing her little bit to help.’ The mother of Madeleine McCann, Kate, has returned to work for the NHS to help during the coronavirus pandemic. Kate, who had worked as a GP up until 2007 when she quit to focus on the search into her missing daughter, is reportedly “delighted” to […]

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The meeting was supposed to be about Covid-19 A mum derailed a school board meeting after she launched into a bizarre rant about a book available in the school’s library that contains explicit and sexual themes. The meeting, which took place in Austin, Texas on September 15, was initially about Covid-19 issues until Kara Bell […]

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Clarkson compared the government’s treatment of the farming industry to ‘ethnic cleansing.’ Jeremy Clarkson has spoken about his concern for the future of his farming assistant Kaleb Cooper and the industry as a whole. Clarkson and Cooper starred alongside each other in Amazon Prime series Clarkson’s Farm, which followed the former Top Gear presenter’s attempt […]

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The man said he had cut his parents out of his life since finding out A dad has described how he “blew up from anger” after discovering that his parents had performed a secret DNA test on his child because they didn’t trust his wife. In a post on Reddit, the man told the story […]

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The policy has been extended across the company following a “successful trial period.” A company in the north west of England has adopted a four-day working week across the business to give its employees a “better work/life balance.” Greater Manchester-based company Belmont Packaging has adopted the new approach, along with its sister company Boxed-Up Packaging, […]

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There are fears that the eruption could last weeks Thousands of people have been evacuated from the island of La Palma in the Canary Islands after a volcano erupted there on Sunday (September 19). The island, which has a population of 85,000, is one of eight volcanic isles in the Canary Islands off Africa’s western […]

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Petito was reported missing on September 11. The FBI have said they have found “human remains consistent with the description” of missing woman Gabrielle Petito. The 22-year-old went missing during a trip with her fiance Brian Laundrie, who has since gone missing after being named as a person of interest in the case of her […]

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The BBC has reportedly started the process of bringing back the hugely popular drama. Richard Madden looks set to be returning as Police Sergeant David Budd feature in the second series of Bodyguard. The show became the most watched programme of the year when it was aired in 2018, and is one of the BBC’s […]

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He joked the image would be his next album cover. Liam Gallagher has shared a picture of the injuries he suffered after falling out of a helicopter. The former Oasis frontman posted a picture on Twitter on Saturday afternoon of his bruised face, in which he appeared to have ointment on cuts on his forehead, […]

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Challis had recently had to cancel a tour because of ill health. Only Fools and Horses star John Challis has passed away at the age of 79. The actor, who starred as Boycie in the legendary sitcom for 22 years, had been diagnosed with cancer in 2019 and at the start of September had to […]

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Petito has been missing for weeks. A TikToker has claimed that she and her boyfriend gave Gabriel Petito’s boyfriend a lift five days after Petito was last seen. In a video posted in her TikTok account, Miranda Baker said that she and her boyfriend were at Grand Teton National Park in Colter Bay, Wyoming, on August […]

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It’s all down to a strange TikTok trend. West Yorkshire Police has issued a warning to teenagers over buying large quantities of baked beans. Youths across the country have started taking part in the latest bizarre TikTok trend called ‘beaning,’ which involves smearing cans of beans across people’s driveways, doors and cars. They then film […]

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He is claiming that the incident infringed on his daughter’s constitutional rights. A father has filed a $1 million dollar lawsuit against his daughter’s school after a teacher cut her hair. Jimmy Hoffmeyer is suing Michigan-based Mount Pleasant Public Schools for the incident, which he claims infringed on the 7-year-old’s constitutional rights and was an […]

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He’s been told he has a 75% chance of living beyond five years. First Dates barman, Merlin Griffiths, has revealed that he is battling stage three bowel cancer. Merlin, who has become a star of the show as the man who tries to put couples at ease and help break the ice as he prepares […]

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He was Tottenham’s greatest ever goalscorer. One of English football’s greatest ever players, Jimmy Greaves. has passed away at the age of 81. Greaves was one of Spurs’ greatest ever players and is their all-time record goalscorer. Starting his career at Chelsea, ‘Greavsie’ scored 125 goals in 157 appearances for the Blues, and his tally […]

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The duo have been praised for their performances in hard-hitting Covid drama, Help. Jodie Comer and Stephen Graham have been tipped for success at next year’s Baftas after appearing in Help, the one-off Channel 4 drama about a care home in the early days of the pandemic. The drama follows Comer’s character Sarah, a young […]

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It’s only the second most loved Pixar movie across the globe though… Everyone has a favourite Pixar movie. How can you not when their list of classics is so endless? For some it’s the charm of Woody and Buzz Lightyear, for others it’s the action of The Incredibles. They’re films that cross generations. But the […]

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‘I think it’s an opportunity both in intelligence terms and also in terms of social rehabilitation.’ LBC host Maajid Nawaz has said that Shamima Begum should be allowed to return to the UK had help the country’s counter-terrorism measures. Begum was interviewed on Good Morning Britain on Wednesday (September 13), and said that she wanted […]

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He hired the hitman to kill him during a ‘fake car breakdown.’ A man in South Carolina arranged for someone to kill him so that his son could claim on his life insurance, it has been claimed. But he managed to survive the shooting on September 4 and was left with only a “superficial wound.” […]

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He will also be presenting a series of true crime documentaries Piers Morgan has signed a major broadcasting deal with News Corp and Fox News Media which will see him front a new show airing on weeknights in the UK, USA and Australia. In a statement the broadcaster said: “Piers Morgan will join News Corp […]

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The worker was sacked for drinking on the same day as her shift A worker who was sacked for drinking beer nine hours before her shift has been awarded more than £5,000 by a judge at a tribunal. Malgorzata Krolik was a worker at Young’s seafood factory in Livingston but was fired in August this […]

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The claims from Nicki Minaj were even mentioned in a press briefing made by the country’s ministry of health Trinidad and Tobago has said Nicki Minaj’s claim that her cousin’s friend’s testicles became swollen after getting the Covid-19 vaccine is false. On Monday (September 13), Minaj said she was skipping the prestigious Met Gala because […]

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“No service in Yosemite.” The last text from Instagram influencer, Gabby Petito, who has been missing for several days suggests that she was 800 miles away from where she was last sighted. Gabby Petito, who posts about her travels across the country in her van and has gathered over 126,000 followers on Instagram, was last […]

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There are now fears about the prospect of protests at schools Healthcare staff will have the power to decide whether a child gets a Covid vaccine against the wishes of their parents, according to new guidelines published by the government on Wednesday (September 15). Earlier this week, it was announced that children aged 12 to […]

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The High Court has agreed to formally notify Prince Andrew about the accusations against him Prince Andrew could be made to give evidence in the legal proceedings against him after English judges accepted a request from Virginia Giuffre to formally contact the royal about the legal proceedings launched against him in America. The court had […]

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LG haven’t messed about with the name either LG has unveiled a whopping new 325-inch television called the Extreme Home Cinema. Made with Direct View LED technology, the size of this thing is scarcely believable, just like its potential price tag. On their website, LG says that the Extreme Home Cinema is available in various […]

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Fancy taking the ultimate leap of faith? Applications are now open for television phenomenon Married at First Sight UK, for any of you who are perhaps just a bit bored of life/being single and fancy rolling the dice. The past two weeks of the current series have seen bucket-loads of drama, love and bust-ups, and […]

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She underwent a series of virtual appointments that failed to spot her tumour The mother of a young woman who died just three-and-a-half weeks after being diagnosed with cancer after five-months of virtual appointments has said she may still be alive today if she had been seen by a GP face-to-face. Jessica Brady, who was […]

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It was inevitable really Richard Madeley had a cringe-worthy moment of Partridge-ness as he and Susanna Reid interviewed former ISIS member Shamima Begum on Wednesday morning (September 15). Begum was appearing on Good Morning Britain live from Syria, taking part in a wide-ranging interview with Reid and Madeley in which she apologised for ISIS’s actions […]

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Begum said she felt she could help the government in the fight against extremism in the UK Shamima Begum has said that Boris Johnson “clearly” doesn’t know what he’s doing in the fight against extremism, in an extraordinary interview with Good Morning Britain. Speaking to Richard Madeley and Susanna Reid on the morning news show […]

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It was a bit of a mad Monday night for Gary and Jamie Gary Neville’s Instagram Live from the back of a taxi with Jamie Carragher was transformed into perfect comedy when the two drove past a replica Delorean and met a guy claiming to be “from the future.” Carra and Neville were on their […]

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DCI John Luther is back. Netflix has confirmed that Idris Elba will be starring as John Luther once more, in a brand new feature film featuring Andy Serkis and Cynthia Erivo. In a post on Facebook, the streaming service confirmed the news, writing: “Luther is coming back! “Idris Elba will reprise his iconic role — […]

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The reference dates all the way back to Oscar Wilde Elliot Page gave a subtle nod to the queer community as he made his Met Gala debut on Monday. In the midst of the usual bizarre and out-there outfits that the Met Gala has become famous for, Page wore a simple but sharp black Balenciaga […]

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Madonna turned up to the VMAs on Sunday in full leather get-up Piers Morgan has labelled Madonna’s VMAs outfit as ‘cringe.’ The legendary singer, who is now 63, appeared on stage at the MTV Video Music Awards in a leather dominatrix-style outfit that certainly caught the attention of many, including Morgan. At the awards ceremony, […]

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She also incorrectly suggested that people could work two extra hours to make up for the cut The Department for Work and Pensions [DWP] Secretary, Therese Coffey, has come under fire for saying that she is “entirely happy” with the £20 cut to Universal Credit. The government has said the cut to benefits, which is […]

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She had been suffering from Parkinson’s disease. Boris Johnson’s mother has died at the age of 79. Charlotte Johnson Wahl passed away “suddenly and peacefully” at St Mary’s hospital in London on Monday, it has been announced in The Times newspaper. Johnson Wahl was a professional painter, but had been suffering from Parkinson’s disease, making […]

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Cases are rising across the country and winter is coming. So what is Boris Johnson’s masterplan for the months ahead… Just as workers started returning to the office, they might be set to return home – and put on a mask while they’re at it. But it isn’t all bad news. The travel traffic light […]

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The decision has been made by the UK’s chief medical officers. The four chief medical officers for the UK have recommended that all children aged 12 to 15 years old should be offered one dose of the Pfizer Covid vaccine. The recommendation comes after the Joint Committee for Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) said the vaccine […]

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“Today I am not 58, but 14.” Jose Mourinho said he felt like a teenager again after Roma scored a dramatic late winner against Sassuolo in his 1,000th game as a manager. El Shaarawy scored in stoppage time for the Italian giants to seal the three points for Mourinho’s men, sparking wild celebrations and a […]

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She was working alone at the Illinois store when a masked man entered and demanded money A Subway worker who was filmed pointing a gun at an armed robber after wrestling the weapon from him, claims the incident led to her suspension just days later. Araceli Sotelo was working alone at a Subway in Rockford, […]

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“If you wanna annoy your opponent when you play FIFA, you do this one.” Daniil Medvedev has revealed that his unique celebration when he won the US Open was inspired by FIFA. Medvedev demolished Novak Djokovic in straight sets, winning 6-4 6-4 6-4 to deny the Serbian the calendar Grand Slam and a record-breaking 21st […]

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Lynch is inheriting Bond’s famous number in the upcoming film Actor Lashana Lynch has opened up about playing the first female 007, and what the future holds for the famous role after Daniel Craig’s departure. Lynch plays Nomi in No Time To Die, an agent who takes on Bond’s famous number, in what is also […]

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Japan has said it is “extremely concerned” by the test North Korea has tested a new long-range missile, which it has described as a “strategic weapon of great significance”. The official KCNA news agency says the missiles travelled up to 1,500km (930 miles) before landing in North Korea’s territorial waters. If true, this would make […]

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The singer announced the news in a video on Instagram. Britney Spears has announced her engagement to long-term boyfriend Sam Asghari. The singer met Asghari, a personal trainer and actor on the set of a music video in 2016, and the pair have been going out ever since. In a video posted on her Instagram, […]

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The tragedy happened on Wednesday morning at a drive-thru in Vancouver A man has died in Canada after a freak accident at a McDonald’s drive-thru. The tragedy happened at about 5.30am on Wednesday morning at a McDonald’s in the city of Vancouver. Police said the man was paying for his food when he dropped his […]

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She was just 31 In a series of heartbreaking TikTok videos from her deathbed, an unvaccinated woman begged her followers to get the jab. Alexandra Blankenbiller died just nine days later. Videos of the 31-year-old’s pleas, having spent days in a Florida hospital surrounded by a chorus of moans and screams, now take on an […]

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