Warning: spoilers ahead for House of the Dragon season 2

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The industry regulator uncovered a ‘catalogue of failure’ by the companies Three water companies face fines of £168m by the industry regulator Ofwat over historic sewage spills. Thames Water, Yorkshire Water and Northumbrian Water are the companies who face the fines, which come as part of Ofwat’s largest ever investigation into water company performance. Ofwat […]

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There have been violent scenes across the UK A number of countries have issued warnings to tourists travelling to Britain after a surge of far-right extremism across the nation. In recent days, a number of far-right mobs have caused unrest in towns and cities across the country. There have been violent clashes between protestors and […]

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‘I would never want someone else to feel that way’ Meghan Markle has said she is glad she spoke out about her mental health struggles, and that it was “worth it” if it’s helped out others. In March 2021, the Duchess of Sussex revealed in an interview with Oprah that she had experienced suicidal thoughts […]

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His funeral is taking place on August 10 Jay Slater’s cause of death has been revealed after his body was returned to the UK. Last week, the 19-year-old’s body was flown back to the UK after he died while on holiday in Tenerife. Slater, from Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, had gone missing on the island June 17, […]

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The first season released to critical acclaim The first footage of season two of The Last of Us has been released by HBO. On Sunday, the television company released a teaser of some its biggest shows on the way in 2024 and 2025. The teaser was aired shortly before the season two finale of House […]

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He played 100 Test matches for his country Former England and Surrey cricketer Graham Thorpe has died at the age of 55, it has been announced. The batter played 100 Tests for England from 1993 to 2005, along with 82 one-day internationals. During his career, he scored 6,744 Test runs for England, including 16 centuries. […]

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The stand-up special features joke about trans people and the Covid vaccine Viewers have been slamming Joe Rogan‘s new comedy special on Netflix, labelling it “offensive” and “unfunny.” Burn the Boats is Rogan’s first stand-up special since 2018, and the trailer does seem him warn it will feature “some ride-home arguments.” However, he tells the […]

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‘This is not a protest, it is organised, violent thuggery’ Keir Starmer has condemned the “far-right thuggery” taking place across the UK in the form of violent anti-immigration protests. The prime minister told reporters at Downing Street that those involved in the violence would feel the “full force of the law.” He said: “You will […]

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‘I’ll play her on my station when she writes something that isn’t about her ex-boyfriends’ Broadcasting legend Ken Bruce has said he refuses to play Taylor Swift on the radio because “all her songs are the same.” The 73-year-old, who presents a show on Greatest Hits Radio, said he will only consider playing Swift’s music […]

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‘I don’t feel forced or bullied by woke politics – I feel educated by it’ Frank Skinner has revealed he “wouldn’t do” some of the old jokes from his career because he finds them offensive. The legendary comic was famous in the 1990s for his risqué routines and jokes, and said it was the “norm” […]

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The legendary band announced the news in a statement Aerosmith have officially retired from touring and cancelled all their remaining concert dates. In a statement released on social media, the group explained the decision had been taken because it is “not possible” for lead singer Steven Tyler to recover from his vocal injury. The legendary […]

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‘This is a stalker’s dream’ There is a website online that you can use to find every picture of yourself – or someone else – on the internet. Artificial intelligence is becoming more and more accessible for the general public thanks to websites such as ChatGPT that are opening up a whole world of possibilities […]

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La vie en quiz It’s Friday, it’s sunny, the Olympics are on, and I’m still coming to terms with a world where Andy Murray isn’t playing tennis anymore. Hopefully, you’re reading this from the comfort of a sofa this lunchtime, watching some rogue sport, and working out just how little work you can get away […]

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Medals, medals, medals wherever you look We’re just under a week into the Paris Olympics now, and we’re really into the swing of things now aren’t we? Sure, the opening ceremony was, erm, unique, but from day one the action’s been box office. From Antoine Dupont to Simone Biles, Tom Pidcock to Tom Daley, there […]

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She said she is ‘fully aware of the severity of my current personal financial situation’ Katie Price has spoken out after an arrest warrant was issued for her after she failed to show up for a bankruptcy hearing. On Tuesday, Price was absent from a hearing at a bankruptcy court in London, having been told […]

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If you loved Outnumbered, prepare to feel very old Ramona Marquez – the actress best known for her years as Karen Brockman in ‘Outnumbered’ – has teased fans who think she still looks like her character. The 23-year-old starred in the hugely popular BBC sitcom for as the hilarious Karen throughout the show’s five series-run […]

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The former BBC newsreader appeared at Westminster magistrates’ on Wednesday morning Huw Edwards has pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children. Edwards appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London on Wednesday morning, where he made the guilty pleas during a brief hearing, the BBC reports. He was arrested last November and […]

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Stephen King asked for the book to go out of publication himself One of Stephen King’s books will never be printed again because of the controversy it generated. One of the most successful authors of all time, Stephen King has earned the title of the King of Horror thanks to novels such as It, Pet […]

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He faces three charges Huw Edwards has arrived at court for his first hearing after being charged with making indecent images of children. Edwards appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London on Wednesday morning, wearing a black suit, blue tie and sunglasses. He was surrounded by several police officers as he arrived, with dozens of […]

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Hamas has blamed Israel for the ‘assassination’ Hamas’s top political leader Ismail Haniyeh has been killed in Iran, the group has announced. In a statement, Hamas said he was killed in an airstrike and have blamed Israel. The group said Haniyeh died in “a treacherous Zionist raid on his residence in Tehran”. Israel has yet […]

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It’s happened again Dozens of clips of the season two finale of House of the Dragon have been leaked online, days before it was due to be broadcast. The eighth and final episode of the second season of the hit HBO series will premiere on August 4 in the US. But a number of clips […]

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The riot is believed to have involved the EDL A woman has been praised after she held up an anti-racism sign to rioters during unrest in Southport. There were scenes of violence and unrest in the Merseyside town on Tuesday evening as suspected far-right supporters threw bricks at a mosque, and set fire to cars […]

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She was named on Tuesday as the third person to die following the attack A nine-year-old girl who died following a knife attack in Southport has been named by her family, who have paid tribute to the youngster. Portuguese girl Alice Aguiar was identified by her family after it was confirmed on Tuesday that she […]

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Five children and two adults remain in a critical condition A third child has died following yesterday’s knife attack in Southport, police have said. Merseyside Police announced in a statement on Tuesday that a nine-year-old girl had passed away from her injuries sustained in the attack. The force said: “Sadly we can confirm that a […]

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‘RIP Xbox 360. Thank you for the memories’ Gamers have been saying goodbye to the Xbox 360 Marketplace, which has shut down permanently almost two decades after it launched. Arriving alongside the Xbox 360 in November 2005, the gaming store became a familiar destination for gamers across the world as they looked to buy and […]

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It’s after she missed a court hearing relating to her bankruptcies An arrest warrant has been issued for Katie Price after she failed to attend a court hearing relating to her bankruptcies. The 46-year-old had been due to appear at a bankruptcy court in London on Tuesday (July 30), after being told she must attend […]

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Tributes have been paid to the ‘modern-day miracle’ A man who spent almost 250 days in a coma before waking up has died seven years later after he was hit by a truck. Drew Kohn was “struck by a truck while walking” in Jacksonville, Florida, at around 5:30am on Friday according the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. […]

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Eyes to the skies People across the UK are set to be wowed by a spectacular meteor shower predicted to be at its best tonight. The lightshow is part of the Delta Aquariids meteor shower which brings in the start of the summer meteor season in the Northern Hemisphere. Endearingly referred to as shooting stars, […]

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The alternative therapy has been around for thousands of years. With the swimming well underway at the Paris Olympic games, many of the competitors can be seen covered in strange-looking dark circles as they wander around the pool and line up on the starting blocks. But what exactly are they, and what is their point? […]

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‘The current global situation does not lead people to open bottles of Champagne’ Champagne sales are slumping due to a lack of “celebration” and joy in the world, according to business leaders. Luxury goods company LVMH reported a drop in revenue for Champagne sales in 2024, with the company’s chief financial officer Jean-Jacques Guiony saying […]

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Labour has said it is up to the courts to decide if warrants should be issued Britain has dropped its challenge to an international arrest warrant for the Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu for war crimes. On Friday, Downing Street announced the government would not submit a challenge to the jurisdiction of the International Criminal […]

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C’est le pub quiz! How much of the Olympics will you be watching? Dipping in and out? Planning marathon sessions on the sofa, stuffing your face with crisps whilst the world’s greatest athletes push the limits of what the human body can do? That’s the true spirit of the games. It’s the time when once […]

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He was flown to hospital A tourist visiting Death Valley ended up in hospital after the extreme heat of the sand ‘melted’ his skin. The unnamed 42-year-old from Belgium had been visiting the national park on Saturday when he is said to have lost his shoes during a short walk. He had reportedly been wearing […]

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Police have been unable to question him A man arrested in connection to the murders of three women in a crossbow attack is believed to be paralysed by a self-inflicted wound. Earlier this month, Carol Hunt, wife of BBC 5 Live commentator John Hunt, and two of their daughters, Hannah, 28, and Louise, 25, were […]

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One of the producers of I Am Legend 2 has confirmed the film will be a direct sequel to the original film, and will star Will Smith. The original 2007 zombie horror, directed by Francis Lawrence, follows Smith as Robert Neville, a US Army virologist and the last surviving human New Yorker who spends his […]

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How’s that for a slice of fried gold? It’s no exaggeration to say that Shaun of the Dead is one of the greatest British films of all time. The film turned 20 years old this year, having been released on April 9, 2004. To celebrate, Shaun of the Dead will be returning to cinemas in […]

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He claims to be the first rapper ever to undergo the procedure Rapper Dan Sur has had gold chains implanted into his head. The rapper who fuses Latin music with reggaeton reportedly underwent cosmetic surgery to have dozens of gold hooks implanted into his head, from which he now dangles even more gold chains. Colombian outlet, Caracol TV […]

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‘Took ‘mummy’s boy’ to a whole new level’ A wedding makeup artist has told a truly horrific tale of the time one of her brides almost called off her wedding – because she discovered her husband-to-be being breastfed by his mother. In the latest episode of the Unfiltered Bride podcast, host and professional wedding planner […]

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Kat-super news Greggs has announced a brand news Katsu chicken bake which is available to buy in stores right now. The new addition to the menu dropped today (July 25). The Katsu chicken bake is made of delicious tender chicken breast in a Japanese-inspired Katsu style curry sauce, topped with a perfectly spiced crumb. Forget […]

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Strive for quizzing gold The Olympics are here, and so is the first of our quizzes to celebrate this carnival of sport. For the next two and a bit weeks, the greatest and most talented athletes in the world will gather in Paris (and other French locations) to compete across hundreds of events, all with […]

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Grooming allegations have emerged against Tyson, which she denies MrBeast has spoken out after his regular YouTube co-host Ava Kris Tyson announced she would be quitting the channel after grooming allegations. Tyson regularly appeared on MrBeast’s YouTube channel, which is the biggest channel on the platform with 306 million subscribers. The 28-year-old has become an […]

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‘He served his jail time, and it’s a long time to carry on paying for that mistake’ Paula Radcliffe has apologised after she wished “the best of luck” to a convicted rapist who will be competing at the Paris Olympics. Beach volleyball player Steven van de Velde, who was convicted of raping a 12-year-old when […]

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Ker-king King Charles III is set to for a £45 million pay rise thanks to huge profits from the crown estate. The crown estate is the national portfolio of historical and commercial land-holding, belonging to the British monarch, and is the King’s official annual income. However, the monarch doesn’t keep all this money. Instead, the […]

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Doctors are working out whether they can reattach the leg The severed leg of a surfer who was attacked by a shark in Australia has washed up on the shore. Kai McKenzie, 23, was surfing near Port Macquarie in New South Wales (NSW) on Tuesday, when he was attacked by a 3m (9.8ft) great white […]

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Hope he doesn’t drop it like it’s hot American rapper Snoop Dogg will be one of the final Olympic flame torchbearers before the opening ceremony in Paris on Friday. The 52-year-old will carry the torch through the streets of Saint-Denis, where the Stade de France is located. This is the penultimate leg of the flame’s […]

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A man has been arrested A soldier is in a serious condition after a stabbing near a barracks in Kent. The incident happened on Tuesday evening in Gillingham, near Brompton Barracks, headquarters of the Army’s 1 Royal School of Military Engineering Regiment, Sky News reports. The soldier, who Kent Police said was in his 40s, […]

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Actress Roberta Taylor has died at the age of 76. Taylor had emphysema, and a fall two months ago worsened her underlying ill health with pneumonia, the Guardian reports. She passed away on July 6. Taylor was known across the nation as one of the most recognisable faces in the world British soaps. After playing […]

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‘That’s one of the greatest trailers I’ve ever seen’ The latest trailer for Joker: Folie A Deux has been released. The sequel to Todd Phillips’ hit 2019 film Joker will see Joaquin Phoenix once again star in his Oscar-winning dual role as Arthur Fleck/Joker, opposite Oscar winner Lady Gaga (“A Star Is Born”). The film […]

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As a member of young people, hard agree Young people have been urging everyone to stop using the ‘thumbs up’ emoji as because it’s too “passive aggressive”. A Reddit user took to the platform to ask fellow millennials and Gen Zs were also getting wound up by the ‘thumbs up’ emoji. They wrote: “I started […]

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