He had recently finished working on upcoming Marvel series, Moon Knight French actor Gaspard Ulliel has died following a skiing accident in the Alps at the age of just 37. The accident took place on Tuesday (18 January) in the Savoie region. An investigation is currently underway. The actor was hospitalised after the accident but […]

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Headaches and fatigue were the most common ‘nocebo’ side effects A new study has found that nearly two-thirds of reported side effects to the covid vaccine could be due to a negative version of the placebo effect. In trials that involved some participants being given the vaccine and others being given a placebo injection of […]

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‘I instantly felt it was not him’ QAnon supporters are claiming that Donald Trump used a body double at his first rally of 2022, with some even believing that it was assassinated president John F. Kennedy. The ‘Save America’ event has become the subject of a number of wild conspiracy theories on social media and […]

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The actor suggested the idea of a ‘Joker imposter’ in a sequel Willem Dafoe has revealed that he would like to star alongside Joaquin Phoenix in a Joker sequel. Dafoe, who has already made a name for himself in the comic book world thanks to his performances as the Green Goblin in the Spider-Man films, […]

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The tragic incident happened on Sunday morning Tributed have been paid to a 12-year-old schoolboy who was killed in a car crash on his way to play football over the weekend. Ted Vines died after the Ford Galaxy he was travelling in collided with another car near Bardney, Lincolnshire, on Sunday. His dad, who was […]

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A hierarchy of road users is to be introduced From next week, changes to the Highway Code will come into force that will give pedestrians and cyclists priority on the roads in order to give them greater protection. The changes, which were confirmed in December last year, will see the introduction of a hierarchy of […]

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The squads have been set up to combat the threat from Islamic State The Taliban has established a national suicide bomber battalion that will be used for “sophisticated and special operations.” The Islamic extremists have a history of using suicide bombers, which they refer to as “martyrdom seekers”, to fight Western and allied forces. Zabihullah […]

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Afghans are struggling following the Taliban takeover last August A father in Afghanistan has told ITV News that he wants to sell his daughter as he is no longer able to care for her. The country is experiencing a food crisis – not because there is a lack of produce in shops – but because […]

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It’s the first time Jamaica has had a four-man bobsled team at the games in 24 years The Jamaican four-man bobsled team has qualified for the Winter Olympics in Beijing next month. The team snatched the final entry place in the 28-sled field based on this season’s international results, meaning that they will have a […]

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He was a friend of one of the fighters A bizarre mixed-gender MMA fight between male pornstar Alexander Pistoletov and plus-sized female model Sasha Mamaha had to be halted when a fan jumped into the ring and tried to join in. Mamaha is also known as a Youtuber and has over 100k subscribers, whereas Pistoletov […]

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‘Next day I told him we were done’ A woman has explained why she decided to divorce her husband the day after their wedding because of a stunt he pulled involving their wedding cake. Writing in to Slate‘s Dear Prudence advice column, the woman explained exactly what her husband had done to warrant such a […]

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The Peruvian warrior survived the remarkable surgery A museum in the US has branded an elongated skull fused together with metal as “one of our most interesting” pieces, with experts saying it is one of the earliest examples of surgery amongst ancient peoples. The skull, which is currently in the possession of SKELETONS: Museum of Osteology in […]

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Some 30 companies are expected to take part in the pilot A trial of a four-day working week has launched in the UK, which will see employees work one day fewer a week for no loss of pay. The six-month pilot programme is being performed by 4 Day Week Global along with think tank Autonomy, the […]

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Previously, only clinically vulnerable 16 and 17-year-olds were recommended to get booster jabs Teenagers aged 16 and 17-years-old will now be able to book their booster jabs, it has been announced. This age group have been eligible for vaccines since August, with more than 600,000 in England having had their second jab. But around 40,000 […]

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He’s one of many stars who have rallied behind the BBC Hugh Grant has labelled the government as “insecure, spittle-flecked nut jobs” over their plans to scrap the license fee in 2027. On Sunday, it was reported that the Tories were planning to freeze the license fee at £159 until 2024, before introducing a new […]

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ITV have lead tributes to the skater Ice skater and Dancing on Ice star Sean Rice has died at the age of 49. The professional ice skater, who appeared on the show in 2011 and 2012, passed away on January 14, according to friends. He leaves behind his wife Jodeyne Higgins and their daughter Signey. […]

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TV and radio stars from across the world of entertainment have rallied behind the organisation The government has sparked anger after announcing that the next BBC license fee settlement “will be the last.” The news broke on Sunday and was confirmed by culture secretary Nadine Dorries on Twitter. Dorries wrote that the days of “the […]

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Ridiculously wholesome content alert A homeless man in Colombia has been spotted throwing a birthday party for his pet dogs, in a beautiful example of the special bond between man and man’s best friend. The party took place in the evening at a park in Bucaramanga, Colombia, and was captured by a curious park-goer, who […]

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The actor admitted her conversation with Grint in the reunion was the ‘most emotional moment’ for her Emma Watson has said she was “taken aback” by comments from Rupert Grint during the Harry Potter 20th anniversary reunion. Along with Daniel Radcliffe, the pair starred in the films for 10 years, a time spanning from their […]

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‘I get to beat people up again’ Denzel Washington has confirmed that he will be returning as Robert McCall in The Equalizer 3. Based on the 1980s TV show of the same name, the 67-year-old first took on the role of McCall in 2014. Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, the 2014 violent and action-packed […]

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What a week Novak Djokovic. More Downing Street parties. Molly-Mae. Coutinho and Digne going to Aston Villa (bit more of a personal one that, but seismic nevertheless). If you hoped 2022 would be a bit more peaceful than 2021, then I’ve got bad news for you… Anyway, as always the quiz is a sanctuary from […]

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One of the better unboxing videos this Logan Paul has discovered that he spent $3.5 million (£2.5 million) on fake Pokemon cards. The social media star made headlines when he spent millions on a box of first-edition Pokemon cards. But following speculation that Paul may have spent millions on fake cards, the YouTuber went to […]

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She suffered from a condition that affects fewer than 500 children worldwide Adalia Rose, a YouTuber who suffered from a real-life ‘Benjamin Button’ disease, has died at the age of 15. The teenager from Texas was diagnosed with Hutchinson-Gilford progeria, a genetic condition also known as Benjamin Button disease when she was just three months […]

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On closer inspection of the snaps, the wife soon clocked something that shouldn’t have been there A woman has explained how she realised her husband was cheating on her thanks to a subtle detail in some photos he sent her. TikTok user @shesough told the story on the social media platform, describing how she noticed […]

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‘You’re a fossil’ A couple with a 37-year-age gap between them have shared some of the abuse and hate they have received online, even going so far as to respond to the trolls. Cheryl is a grandmother of 17 and is 61 years old, whereas her husband Quran is just 24-years-old. They regularly post updates […]

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Matthew McConaughey and Colin Farrell in a Guy Ritchie film? You know it’s going to be good… Looking for something to watch this weekend? After a film that everyone will enjoy on movie night? Well, look no further. One of Guy Ritchie’s newest gangster films, which stars the likes of Colin Farrell and Matthew McConaughey, […]

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Suddenly January feels much less bleak The wait is over people – it’s back. Yes, Greggs’ much-loved sausage bean and cheese melt has returned to shelves. The famous pastry was removed from stores in the autumn and the bakery had told customers that it was “working round the clock” to get it back. Well, the […]

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The sweets will now be labelled ‘Mini Gems’ Marks & Spencer has changed the name of its ‘Midget Gems’ sweets to avoid offending people with dwarfism. Back in October 2021, disability campaigner Dr Erin Pritchard called out a number of supermarkets on Twitter for using the term ‘midget’ in their products. Dr Pritchard, who lectures […]

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Slightly different vibe to having a glass of champagne to celebrate After a year and a half of dating, Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly have announced their engagement. And how did they decide to celebrate the occasion? By drinking each other’s blood of course! Sharing the news on Instagram, Fox wrote: “We asked for […]

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The puppy had been placed in a ‘drying cage’ A dog owner has been left heartbroken after she had to put her puppy to sleep following a visit to a dog salon. Mum-of-one Lisa O’Neill, 37, is still mourning the death of eight-month-old cockapoo Harry, who suffered a collapsed intestine shortly after being put in […]

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Sajid Javid confirmed the news on Thursday England’s deputy chief medical officer Professor Sir Jonathan Van-Tam will be leaving his role at the end of March. He will be leaving his role in government and returning to his role in academia at the University of Nottingham. Prof Van-Tam became a household name during the pandemic […]

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The couple got married in 2017, but had been together since 2005 Actors Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet have announced they will be ending their 16-year relationship and going their separate ways. Momoa shared the news in a joint statement from he and Bonet on his Instagram account. “We have all felt the squeeze and […]

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The PM apologised to the house at PMQs Keir Starmer has delivered a brutal, short and concise takedown of Boris Johnson after he admitted to attending a Downing Street party  in May 2020 that broke lockdown restrictions. After the PM was forced to apologise to the House of Commons at Prime Minister’s Questions, Sir Keir […]

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You’re telling me you didn’t know?! Today is a day to celebrate all of the wonderful redheads out there in the world because it is, of course, International Kiss A Ginger Day. Caused by the MC1R gene variant, red or ginger hair is the rarest hair colour in the world, with just two per cent […]

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He said population immunity thanks to vaccines and infection was ‘keeping the virus at bay’ An expert has said that the UK could be one of the first countries to emerge from the covid-19 pandemic, suggesting that the disease is starting to become endemic in the country. On Tuesday, the UK recorded 379 covid deaths, […]

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It’s because of a row between the two companies over transaction fees From next week, Amazon will stop accepting payments using Visa credit cards issued in the UK. The online retailer has said that Visa transaction fees will significantly affect its sellers and creates an “obstacle” for small online shops who try to keep their […]

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The findings could offer new avenues to prevent and treat infection New research has found that cannabis compounds can prevent infection from the virus that causes covid-19 by blocking its entry into cells. In the study, which was published on Monday in the Journal of Natural Products, researchers found that two cannabinoid acids – cannabigerolic […]

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He said his agent made an ‘administrative mistake’ Novak Djokovic has admitted to attending an interview the day after he tested positive for Covid-19, and has blamed his agent for declaring he had not travelled in the two weeks before his flight to Australia. In a statement released by the Serb on Wednesday, Novak said […]

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The actor was a mainstay on the hit BBC sitcom Actor Gary Waldhorn, who played Councillor David Horton in BBC sitcom The Vicar of Dibley, has died at 78. Waldhorn starred as the chairman of the parish council in the hugely popular sitcom and was one of the everpresents of the show, which ran from […]

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‘Have sex on the first date, you heard it here first…’ A woman went viral on TikTok after explaining why she believes people should always have sex on the first date. It’s a subject people can have very differing opinions – but after one experience that Eve Culling had, she was left in no doubt […]

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An investigation into the incident is underway The twin brother of a man accused of kidnapping his pregnant girlfriend was killed by police after he allegedly pointed a gun at cops who had turned up at his apartment in search of his sibling. The incident took place in Louisiana over the weekend. Baton Rouge Police […]

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The transplant was considered the last hope of saving the man’s life A man in the US has become the first person in the world to get a heart transplant from a genetically-modified pig. David Bennett, 57, is safely in recovery from the seven-hour procedure which took place on Friday, with doctors monitoring his condition. […]

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A new ‘super’ health pass is to be introduced in the country Unvaccinated people in Italy are set to face new restrictions to enter everyday venues such as cafes and gyms. A new health pass means that proof of a negative test will no longer be accepted to gain access to services – effectively banning […]

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Invitees were told to ‘bring your own booze’ to the lockdown party The Metropolitan Police has confirmed that they are in contact with the Cabinet Office over revelations of a reported No 10 lockdown party in May 2020. On Monday, an email was leaked showing in which the prime minister’s private secretary, Martin Reynolds, invited […]

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She approached the boy as he sat on a bench with his family A woman tried to lure an 8-year-old boy away from his family to carry out a sex act at a busy London train station, police have said. The suspect tried to get the boy to engage in sexual activity after accosting him […]

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Researchers warned that ‘no one should rely on this alone’ A new peer-reviewed study has found that people with high levels of T-cells from common colds are less likely to catch Covid. T-cells are a type of white blood cell that help protect the body from infection, and are induced by common cold infections. Researchers […]

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Morrisons hopes the move will stop millions of pints of milk being thrown away every year Supermarket chain Morrisons has announced it will be scrapping ‘use by’ dates on its own-brand milk, in order to reduce waste. From the end of January, the retailer will instead use “best before” dates on 90% of its own […]

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He’s the first Korean ever to win the award Squid Game star O Yeong-su has picked up the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor in Television at this year’s private award ceremony. The 77-year-old actor, who has never won a Golden Globe before, won the award for his portrayal of Oh Il-nam (a.k.a Player 001) in the […]

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The comedian had performed as recently as Saturday The US actor and comedian Bob Saget, best known for starring in the sitcom Full House, has died aged 65. The actor was found unresponsive by staff in his room at a hotel in Florida on Saturday. In a tweet confirming the news, the Orange County Sheriff’s […]

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A judge ordered that he be released from hotel quarantine within 30 minutes Novak Djokovic has won an appeal against his deportation from Australia, after border officials had previously ruled that the tennis star did not meet the criteria for a vaccine exemption. Djokovic had spent four nights in an immigration detention hotel in Melbourne […]

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