No arrests have yet been made A murder investigation is underway after a 14-year-old boy was stabbed to death in a “ferocious attack.” He was injured alongside his mother, 40, who is currently in hospital. The teenager was taken to hospital as well following his injuries but died around an hour after arriving. The Manchester […]

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Putin said the invasion of Ukraine was about the ‘basic values’ of returning land that is Russia’s Vladimir Putin has compared himself to the 18th century Russian tsar Peter the Great, claiming that he is taking back land that is rightfully Russia’s. At a public appearance for an exhibition celebrating the historic Russian figure, Putin said: […]

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The Russian president apparently suffered from ‘weakness and dizziness’ following a lengthy meeting Rumours are once again circulating that Vladimir Putin is suffering from illness and poor health. It was reported on Friday that Putin was given “urgent medical assistance” after an hour-and-a-half meeting earlier this week due to a “sharp sickness.” The Russian President has […]

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Short kings, rejoice A study of hundreds of thousands of adults has found that tall people are at greater risk of a range of health conditions compared to shorter people. The research discovered that the greater risk was particularly applicable to white men. Men taller than 5ft 9in – the average height for men in […]

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Islanders, gather round the pub quiz Hello all, welcome back, I do hope you’re well. It’s that time of year, isn’t it? The UK is divided into two camps: those who are clearing their schedules at 9pm so they can tune into ITV2, and those who are looking for literally anything else to do instead. […]

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A three-judge panel has upheld the claim A woman has been awarded a £4m insurance payout after she caught a sexually transmitted disease from her ex-boyfriend after they had sex in his car. The pair were together in the man’s 2014 Hyundai Genesis, with the woman later finding out she had caught HPV, the human […]

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Depp launched his NFT project earlier this year Johnny Depp has seemingly addressed his daughter’s silence during his defamation trial with Amber Heard in some artwork from his NFT collection. Throughout the much-publicised trial, Lily-Rose kept a very low profile. She posted only once on her social media during the trial, to mark her 23rd […]

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She says the show was just about ‘pitting the Islanders against each other’ Former Love Island contestant Bethany Rogers has claimed she suffered from drug addiction and domestic abuse following her stint on the reality show. Rogers was just 19 when she appeared on the 2015 series of the ITV2 show, but was dumped from […]

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The incident took place earlier this month An investigation is underway in India after shocking footage emerged of a five-year-old girl tied up and place on the roof in the sun as punishment for not finishing her homework. The video of the girl was shared online on June 2, and shows her tied up and […]

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She had 1.5m followers on Instagram A social media star has died three months after she choked on a pork kebab and entered a coma. Thai internet celebrity Arisara Karbdecho passed away on June 6, and was left in a vegetative state after choking on moo ping with sticky rice and collapsing, Asia One reports. […]

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It could be more unsettled elsewhere though Brits are set to be treated to mini heatwave this weekend, as summer finally arrives with temperatures potentially reaching the dizzy heights of 24C in some areas. The south of England in particular is set to be treated to some sunshine over the coming days. But it could […]

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He stands his ground in fairness A grandad has gone viral on TikTok after his grandchildren took him for a surprise meal at Britain’s rudest diner, where customers are deliberately treated as badly as possible by staff. In the viral clip, Ellie Coleman filmed her grandad throughout the meal at Karen’s Diner in Sheffield – […]

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It’s the second death at the factory in six months A man has died after falling into a 1,400°C vat of molten iron, a coroner has said. Steven Dierkes, 39, was taking a sample from a crucible when he tripped and fell in at the Caterpillar Mapleton Foundry in Illinois last Thursday, leaving half his […]

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‘This was never about money for Mr Depp’ Johnny Depp’s lawyers have suggested the actor could decide to let Amber Heard off from having to pay him more than $8m in damages following his defamation trial victory last week. Depp was awarded $15m in compensatory and punitive damages by a jury who ruled that Amber […]

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‘Why did the guys look so SHOCKED’ Love Island fans have taken to Twitter to criticise the men in the villa for some of their reactions when two of the female islanders shared a kiss. On the first episode of the new series, the group of contestants were playing a game of dares. As part […]

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The tattoos in the show have parallels with one of history’s darkest events Stranger Things fans have been warned not to get tattoos on their wrist similar to that of Eleven because of the historical connotations behind this. In the Netflix show, Eleven has a tattoo on her wrist which reads ‘011.’ This was given […]

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The men have been accused of ‘monstrous’ crimes by Russia Two British men captured by Russian forces are facing the death penalty after they appeared in court accused of being mercenaries. Aiden Aslin, from Newark in Nottinghamshire, and Shaun Pinner, from Bedfordshire, are being held in the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic, a breakaway region in […]

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Others described it as ‘icky’ and ‘alarming’ Love Island viewers have said they are “sick to the stomach” after Gemma Owen’s new partner was revealed. Gemma, the daughter of ex-footballer Michael Owen, is the youngest contestant on this year’s show at the age of 19, and in the first episode was coupled up with Liam […]

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President Zelensky said Johnson’s win was ‘great news’ Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has said he is “very happy” Boris Johnson survived a confidence vote and is still the UK prime minister. On Monday, Johnson saw off a major revolt from his own party and survived the attempt to oust him as the Tory leader. Some […]

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Alternative travel arrangements for the royals are being made The plane carrying Prince Edward and Countess Sophie had to be diverted by to the UK after suffering a “technical issue” in mid-air. The Earl and Countess of Wessex had been travelling to Gibraltar and had been due to walk down Main Street from the Convent […]

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‘No chance’ The Queen apparently banned Prince Harry and Meghan Markle from photographing the moment she met their daughter Lilibet for the first time. The Sussexes have been in England in recent days for the Platinum Jubilee celebrations, meaning that they were able to introduce Lilibet to her great-grandmother for the first time. The couple […]

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Spoilers ahead Stranger Things 4 has been out for more than a week now, and many have reached the end of the current batch of episodes ahead of the final two episodes to be released on July 1. This means one thing: the fan theories are in overdrive. In particular, many are trying to establish […]

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Some suggested there should be a minimum age for people to be on the show Love Island sparked debate on Monday night over the age gap between Michael Owen’s daughter Gemma and fellow islander Davide. Gemma Owen, 19, has been one of the most high-profile contestants on the show due to her famous father, and […]

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He reportedly racked up a £50,000 bill Johnny Depp booked out one of the UK’s biggest Indian restaurants so that him and his party could enjoy a banquet. The Pirates of the Caribbean star has been enjoying himself in the UK in recent weeks, performing at gigs across the country with Jeff Beck, having his […]

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She warned others about the dangers of drugs Jamal Edwards’ mum has confirmed that her son died due to taking recreational drugs. The 31-year-old entrepreneur died in February this year from what was described at the time as a “sudden illness.” But after an inquest into his death on Tuesday, it has now been confirmed […]

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The photo is from the 2014 Vanity Fair party Elon Musk has tried to explain how he was photographed with convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell. Over the weekend, the billionaire tweeted about why the Department of Justice had not revealed Jeffrey Epstein’s infamous client list. Alongside a meme expressing his bemusement, he wrote: “Only thing […]

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It’s believed to be the first time this has ever happened An experimental cancer drug has shocked researchers after it caused every patient in a clinical trial to enter complete remission. Dostarlimab was given to 14 patients with colorectal cancer as part of a small trial run by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New […]

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She praised Heard for ‘being the voice of so many who can’t speak to the things that happen behind closed doors’ Amber Heard’s sister has made her first public comments following the conclusion of the defamation trial between Heard and Johnny Depp. Last week, a jury found Heard guilty of defaming Depp, and ordered her […]

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The park has apologised for the incident Disneyland Paris has issued an apology after an overeager employee interrupted a man’s marriage proposal, snatching the ring away. In footage shared on Reddit, the couple are stood on an elevated platform in front of the iconic castle at the centre of the park. The man then gets […]

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Some suggested organisers had mistaken the symbol for a famous nightclub logo The organisers of the Platinum Jubilee pageant have apologised after a symbol associated with Nazism was spotted during the parade. The symbol appeared on the side of a float that was representing the Northern Soul movement. It was identified by viewers as the […]

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Musk questioned why ‘no one in the media cares’ Elon Musk has questioned why the Department of Justice has not revealed Jeffrey Epstein’s infamous client list. The billionaire took to Twitter to express his bemusement, sharing a meme on the social media platform. On Saturday, he wrote: “Only thing more remarkable than DOJ not leaking […]

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Get the gazebo out, you’ll need some shelter at your Jubilee picnic this weekend Heavy rain and storms are expected to hit large parts of the UK this Jubilee weekend, throwing a spanner in the works of plans up and down the country. A yellow weather warning has been issued across London, the South East […]

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Johnny Depp continues to have a lovely time in the UK Johnny Depp visited an animal sanctuary in Kent shortly before it was revealed he had won his multi-million dollar defamation case against Amber Heard. The actor was pictured cradling an orphaned badger, named Freddie, as he visited the centre with Jeff Beck and his […]

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The Queen had experienced discomfort on Thursday The Queen will not attend the Epsom Derby horse race on Saturday, Buckingham Palace has confirmed. The 96-year-old royal is expected to watch the major sporting event on television at Windsor Castle. It is the second major event of the weekend that Her Majesty will miss. On Thursday, […]

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Jet2 boss Steve Heapy is rumoured to have made the comments in talks this week The boss of Jet2 has reportedly blamed the chaos at airports across the UK on “lazy Brits who live off benefits and sit on their arses.” Airports and airlines are continuing to struggle with staff shortages after the impact of […]

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Brought to you by adidas Hello one and all, thank you for joining us again. This week, along with the usual selection of general knowledge, sport and entertainment, we’re honouring some incredible feats of endurance. Whether it’s circumnavigating the globe or swimming the Atlantic, climbing Everest or completing an Ironman triathlon, impossible is nothing. You […]

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UPDATE: Johnny Depp case: Man who went viral on TikTok claiming to be a juror admits it was a ‘prank’ A man claiming to be one of the jurors in the multi-million dollar defamation trial between Amber Heard and Johnny Depp has taken to TikTok to share his insights from the trial. In a series […]

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Depp was mobbed by fans in the north east Johnny Depp was onstage in Gateshead on Thursday night as the actor made his first public appearance following the verdict in his court battle with ex-wife Amber Heard. In another appearance alongside Jeff Beck on the latest stage of his UK tour, the Pirates of the […]

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It is the latest event she has had to pull out of due to health issues The Queen will not be attending Friday’s Platinum Jubilee service at St Paul’s Cathedral after experiencing discomfort on Thursday. Buckingham Palace said Her Majesty made the decision with “great reluctance” after considering the “journey and activity” that would be […]

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‘MEGAPINTS FOR EVERYONE’ Johnny Depp fans have been gleefully announcing they’ll be drinking ‘megapints’ in celebration after he won his defamation trial against Amber Heard. On Wednesday evening, the jury ruled in Depp’s favour in the trial, unanimously concluding that Heard had defamed the Pirates of the Caribbean star with a 2018 op-ed she wrote […]

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‘Simulation glitch has really happened in 2022’ While all eyes were on Fairfax County Court in Virginia for the verdict in the defamation trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, Depp was enjoying himself in a Newcastle pub… with Sam Fender. On Wednesday evening, the jury in Fairfax, Virginia, ruled that Depp had been defamed by […]

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‘It isn’t a matter to joke about’ Gary Lineker has come under fire after tweeting a joke following the verdict in Johnny Depp’s defamation trial against Amber Heard. On Wednesday evening, the jury in Fairfax, Virginia, ruled that Depp had been defamed by his ex-wife Heard in a 2018 Washington Post op-ed she wrote. After deliberating […]

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‘The disappointment I feel today is beyond words’ Amber Heard has said the jury’s verdict in her multi-million dollar defamation trial against Johnny Depp has “set back the clock for women.” On Wednesday evening, the jury ruled in Depp’s favour in the trial, unanimously concluding that Heard had defamed the Pirates of the Caribbean star […]

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‘The best is yet to come’ Johnny Depp has said he has his “life back” after the jury in his defamation case against Amber Heard ruled in his favour. On Wednesday evening, the jury in Fairfax, Virginia, ruled that Depp had been defamed by his ex-wife Heard in a 2018 Washington Post op-ed she wrote. […]

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Depp won his case against Amber Heard on all counts Johnny Depp was in a Newcastle pub whilst the verdict of his multi-million dollar defamation trial against Amber Heard was read out in Virginia. The jury in the case ruled in Depp’s favour and awarded him $10m (£8m) in compensatory damages and $5m in punitive […]

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After two days of deliberation the jury has reached a verdict The jury in the defamation trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard has reached a verdict. Their decision will be read out to the Fairfax County Court in Virginia at 3pm ET (20:00 GMT). Amber Heard is thought to still be in Virginia and […]

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The anti-monarchy posters appeared alongside the hashtag #AbolishTheMonarchy Anti-monarchy billboards have appeared across Scotland as part of a nation-wide protest ahead of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Posters have cropped up in places such as Dundee and Glasgow which read: “Make Elizabeth the Last.” Beneath this is the hashtag #AbolishTheMonarchy. The campaign has been run by […]

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‘Your Tesla sees dead people!’ TikTok users have been left stunned after discovering that Tesla cars are seemingly able to detect ghosts in cemeteries A number of videos doing the rounds on the social media platform show Tesla cars detecting a mysterious figure on the side of the road people are driving along. But no […]

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There are fears the Elvis ban could ‘destroy’ part of the city’s wedding industry Elvis impersonators could be banned from wedding ceremonies in Las Vegas after the company that controls the rock and roll legend’s name and license sent cease-and-desist letters to chapels. Authentic Brands Group (ABG) is demanding that chapels in the city no […]

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More than 4.4m have signed the Aquaman 2 petition The Aquaman 2 petition calling for Amber Heard to be removed from the franchise is close to reaching its target of 4.5m signatures. It comes as the jury in Virginia continue to deliberate on the verdict of Johnny Depp’s defamation lawsuit against the actress. Heard features […]

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