The variant was first spotted in Botswana A new covid variant that carries an “extremely high number” of mutations could drive further waves of disease by evading the body’s defences, according to scientists. Despite only 10 cases in three countries of the variant having been confirmed so far, researchers are concerned because of the number […]

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The drug will be regulated and sold in licensed shops Germany is set to become the latest country to legalise the recreational use of cannabis, the new government has announced. Germany is expected to get a coalition of the SPD (Social Democrats), Free Democratic Party, and Greens, after the three parties revealed a 180-page power-sharing […]

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In 2017, Louis C.K. was accused by multiple women of sexual misconduct People are calling into question whether so-called ‘cancel culture’ exists after comedian Louis C.K. received a nomination for the 2022 Grammy Awards. The comedian has received a nomination in the Best Comedy Album category for his most recent special, Sincerely Louis C.K. However […]

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The ‘Stockton Batman’ claims he has caught hundreds of criminals over the years A man in California who calls himself ‘Bruce Wayne’ and the ‘Stockton Batman’ claims he has apprehended a double murder suspect. The man, who has never revealed his true identity but is from the town of Stockton, was apparently in Lodi, California, […]

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A violent and disturbing South Korean television series sits top of the Netflix charts…. but it’s not Squid Game Hellbound has knocked Squid Game off of Netflix’s number one spot, topping the charts in more than 80 countries since it hit the platform on November 19. According to FlixPatrol analytics, the fantasy-horror series became the […]

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Well there’s only one month to go until we’ll find out Andrew Garfield has once again denied rumours that he is appearing in Spider-Man: No Way Home – and we’re having none of it. Fans are convinced that Garfield – who played Spidey in 2012’s The Amazing Spiderman and its 2014 sequel – will be […]

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‘Baby, we should record an OnlyFans video back here’ A Florida couple were caught on camera having oral sex in the back of a police car. Summer Watkins and her boyfriend Yordan Noa had been placed in the back of the police patrol car after Noa was pulled over on November 18 for driving with […]

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She was born in the same year the ice cream scoop was invented Francisca Susano, the woman thought to be the oldest person ever to have lived, has died at her home. Affectionately known as Lola Iska, Susano passed away at her home in the Philippines at a reported age of 124. If this is […]

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Many were left making the same complaint after the most recent episode of the series Viewers of I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here have been complaining online about the latest episode of the series. Monday’s episode aired from 9pm to 10.15pm and saw Emmerdale star Danny Miller and Radio 1Xtra DJ Snoochie Shy […]

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More wholesome content for you all Everyone’s favourite trainspotter, Francis Bourgeois, has achieved another long-time dream of his by going on a cab ride in one of his favourite locomotives. Bourgeois was treated to a journey in the 73962 ‘Dick Mabbutt’, sitting in the cab and even getting to use some of the controls. He […]

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Despite being just 39cm long the rock weighed 17kgs A man who kept a rock for years in the hope that it was gold got a very pleasant surprise. The rock was actually much more valuable – because it was a rare meteorite. David Hole found the meteor whilst prospecting in Maryborough Regional Park near […]

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Use the de-icer and scraper instead We’ve all been there. You’re running late one winter’s morning, you get in your car and then remember you’ve got to wait another five minutes for your windscreen to defrost. However it turns out that if you leave your car engine running as you do this, you could end […]

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‘Over the next few months, I went full ghetto hyena’ Will Smith has claimed there was once a time in his life when he had so much sex, it made him physically sick. The actor made the revelation in his new memoir released earlier this month, entitled Will, discussing his life and experiences. Smith, who […]

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Dua Lipa will go down as the last ever winner of the British Female Solo Artist award The BRIT Awards has announced that it will be scrapping its ‘male’ and ‘female’ categories from next year’s event, instead giving out awards for Artist of the Year and International Artist of the Year. The BRITs, which celebrate […]

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His staff seemed worryingly impressed by the sight of a clean plate Salt Bae has left the internet baffled once more, this time by sharing a bizarre video in which he seems to be showing his employees how to…. wash a plate. In a fantastically flamboyant and comical manner, Salt Bae – real name Nusret Gökçe […]

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You either want these more than anything in the world or you want to burn them, there’s no in-between Marks and Spencer have launched a range of matching Christmas pyjamas for you and your dog. The retailer is offering a little printed jumper for your four-legged friend, with traditional long-sleeved styles for the rest of […]

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Anyone surprised by this? A new study has found that BMW drivers are the most likely to be psychopaths. The research from Scrap Car Comparison tasked 2,000 drivers of varying car makes and models to complete the ‘Psychopath Test’- a twelve-question survey that is able to define where a person falls on the psychopathy scale […]

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He had been pronounced dead after being hit by a motorbike A man who was thought to be dead was found alive after spending the night in a morgue freezer. Srikesh Kumar was hit by a motorbike in Moradabad, east of New Delhi, and was found in a critical condition. After being rushed to a […]

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He was left in ‘floods of tears’ after being covered in the fan’s vomit A six-year-old boy who was attending his first Wales rugby match was left in “floods of tears” after being vomited on by a drunk fan sat behind him. Joey Delaney was at the Wales vs Australia game on Saturday November 20 […]

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Every year… I’m A Celeb viewers have been left unhappy with this year’s batch of camp mates, with many having the same complaint – they don’t know who any of them are. This is despite the line-up including a former Premier League legend, two Team GB gold medallists, two chart-toppers and Richard Madeley. One person […]

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Tissues at the ready everyone Adele was moved to tears after she was reunited with an old English teacher who she named as a role model and inspiration. The singer was surprised by Ms McDonald, who had taught her at Chestnut Grove School in Balham, before she moved to the Brit School as a teenager. […]

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McGregor has lost three of his last four fights. A video has resurfaced on social media of Conor McGregor predicting his own downfall and claiming that he was losing his mind because of his career. The Irish UFC star is nowhere near the levels he was a few years ago when he was at the […]

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“Nah, I think I f**ked up.” A woman has gone viral after tattooing her own face thinking they would fade. British mum-of-one Jamie (@jamiiee.2) posted a video captioned “if I don’t laugh I’ll cry”, revealing her unfortunate error. In the TikTok video, she wrote “It’s fine they will fade”, then said “Nah I think I […]

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Students raised concerns about whether the musical was “appropriate in modern times” Two schools in Australia have decided to cancel their productions of Grease after students complained about the musical being sexist. Students at Presbyterian Ladies’ College (PLC) in Perth said the musical contained “‘offensive, sexist and anti-feminist” tropes and it isn’t fit to be […]

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Sophia Urista was filmed urinating on a fan’s face during a gig last week. A police report was filed following an incident during a recent performance by American band Brass Against when their front woman Sophia Urista urinated on a fan’s face. Last week, the band were performing in Daytona, Florida, when Urista said that […]

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The attack left her needing surgery and she is now required to wear dentures. A transgender woman was left badly beaten after being forced to share a jail cell with three men, leaving her with a fractured jaw, according to a lawsuit. Kristina Frost is suing San Diego County and its sheriff’s department for punitive […]

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It’s the band’s first tour since 2019. Arctic Monkeys have announced their first shows of 2022, as rumours swirl of a new album from the band next year. The Sheffield band, fronted by Alex Turner, have not performed live since 2019 but have announced a handful of dates for summer 2022 in Turkey, Bulgaria, Croatia […]

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The suspect has been named as Emad al Swealmeen. The man who is suspected of the attack outside Liverpool Women’s Hospital on Remembrance Sunday was reportedly a convert to Christianity, according to the couple who took him in after he moved to the UK. Police have named 32-year-old Emad al Swealman as the man they […]

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The decision was taken in July 2020, but was never formally announced. Emmanuel Macron has changed one of the colours of the French national flag, without telling the public. Last summer the French president introduced a new shade of blue to the flag, which is darker than the original, without any explanation or reason. Until […]

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Deja vu anyone? Boris Johnson has once again refused to rule out the possibility of extra measures being introduced this winter due to rising Covid cases. In a briefing at Downing Street on Monday, the Prime Minister spoke about rumours that tighter measures would be put in place across the country in the lead up […]

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Part of Friday night’s episode was labelled as ‘horrible and ‘horrific’ Viewers of Friday night’s Gogglebox episode were left “traumatised” by a particular segment of the show, with many expressing their “horror” on social media. The Channel 4 show has become one of the most popular programmes in the country, with millions tuning in to […]

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There had been a backlash from some members of the club over the decision to book Farage for a charity event Nigel Farage has complained about being a victim of ‘cancel culture’ after a charity event he was set to host at a rugby club was called off after suggestions the club was giving a […]

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16 and 17 year olds should also get a second jab according to official advice. All over-40s in the UK should be offered a Covid booster jab, according to the UK government’s scientific advisors, with the aim of limiting the spread of the virus over the winter months. Evidence suggests the chance of testing positive […]

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Sh*t or get off the pot We’ve all been guilty of it. Enjoying a nice, long, relaxing sit on the toilet, escaping the stress and worries of the world in the safe porcelain sanctity of the bathroom. However it turns out that even here we aren’t safe – because spending too long on the toilet […]

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What about The Big Short? Film fans have named Drive their favourite Ryan Gosling film, ahead of blockbusters such as The Notebook, La La Land and Crazy, Stupid, Love. The neo-noir, atmospheric, and occasionally incredibly violent action drama Drive currently sits atop of Ranker’s list of Gosling films, ahead of 2006 film Half Nelson in […]

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The sessions aim to give ‘well-informed and free from prejudice’ advice and support to students involved in sex work Durham University is offering advice and support sessions to support students working in the sex industry. The Students’ Union sent an email to all students and staff about the sessions, advertising them as an opportunity for […]

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‘It’s a total curse’ A mum has voiced her displeasure about Aldi selling a product with an inappropriate name, saying that she is “disgusted” with the supermarket. The unhappy woman was at an Aldi in Netherton when she spotted a car cleaning kit called “Demon Chill.” She described the product as a “total curse”, “absolutely […]

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We’re not messing about this week. For no reason whatsoever, this week’s quiz has ended up being quite a tricky one I think. I’d usually say a par score was around the 20 mark, but this week if you hit 15 I think you can be pretty pleased with your efforts. Just see it as […]

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Tiernan Darnton had earlier been found guilty following a week-long trial A student who revealed he had killed his step-grandmother during a game of ‘truth or dare’ has been sentenced to life in prison. Tiernan Darnton was on Friday sentenced to life with a minimum term imposed of 15 years. The 21-year-old admitted killing Mary […]

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He has been accused of unnecessarily ‘putting lives at risk’ Boris Johnson reportedly had to be told to put a mask on three times whilst on a visit to a hospital in Northumbria. The Prime Minister was visiting Hexham General Hospital on Monday November 8 and decided to not wear a mask whilst talking to […]

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The strict policy has been condemned by many Marcus Rashford has responded to the news that a school in Wales plans to not feed pupils that are any more than 1p in debt on their school accounts. The footballer has been campaigning for free school meals for vulnerable children throughout the pandemic, work for which […]

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Travis Scott has offered to pay for the funeral costs of the victims A 22-year-old student has become the ninth person to die from a crowd surge during Travis Scott’s performance at Astroworld Festival. Bharti Shahani, who was a college senior at Texas A&M University, died on Wednesday, her attorney James Lassiter announced. Lassiter told […]

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A letter said the school cook has been told not give food to children if ‘their debt has not been cleared’ A headteacher at a school in Wales has told parents that pupils whose accounts are any more than a penny in debt will not be fed. Parents of children at Ysgol Dyffryn Nantlle in […]

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She said she didn’t get jabbed because she’d heard ‘horror stories’ about the vaccine’s effects A mum whose baby died from covid-19 after she refused to be vaccinated has spoken for the first time, saying that she does not regret her decision. Katie Leeming, 22, gave birth to her daughter Ivy-Rose Court 14 weeks premature […]

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The film which finally bagged him an Oscar isn’t even in the top five He’s one of the finest actors of our generation and was a living meme for a good long while as his wait for an Oscar seemed to go on with every passing year. Now, movie fans have voted on their favourite […]

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The billionaire businessman feared he had broken his back after the ‘colossal’ accident Entrepreneur Richard Branson has showed off some of the injuries he suffered after a huge crash that he was involved in while cycling. Warning: graphic image below In a recent blog post on his Virgin website, the business tycoon said that he […]

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Some have been wildly claiming that the show predicted the Astroworld tragedy Social media users have been suggesting that The Simpsons “predicted” the tragic events at Travis Scott’s Astroworld concert, in which eight people lost their lives after a crowd surge. Along with an image of Homer and Lisa walking into the mouth of a […]

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The incident took place in Hungary in 2014 A court in Hungary has determined that a man deliberately lay down in front of a train in order to claim a huge insurance payout. The man, named only as Sandor Cs, lay down in front of the train in 2014 to claim a £2.4m insurance payout. […]

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The dog is now recovering A pet dog has caught covid-19, with evidence suggesting the canine caught the virus from its owner, making it the first case if its kind in the UK. The dog was diagnosed with covid-19 by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) laboratory in Weybridge on November 3 after its […]

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Official NHS figures are expected to show that more than 50,000 current care staff are yet to be fully vaccinated. The care sector faces losing thousands of members of staff today as the deadline for mandatory Covid-19 vaccinations passes. Thursday (November 11) marks the deadline by which care home staff must have been double jabbed […]

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