Women in Iran must wear a hijab under Iran’s strict Islamic laws A student in Iran has been arrested after she stripped down to her underwear in what is believed to have been a protest against the country’s strict Islamic dress code. A video on social media shared by rights group Amnesty International shows the […]

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More than 200 people have died in the floods A British couple who went missing in floods in Spain have been found dead, their family have confirmed. Staffordshire couple Don Turner, 78, and his wife, Terry, 74, had not been seen since huge downpours hit Valencia last week. Their daughter Ruth O’Loughlin has since confirmed […]

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There’s a way to prevent this nightmare scenario A sleep expert has explained why you can really struggle to get back to sleep properly if you wake up in the early hours of the morning. We’ve all been there – one second you’re enjoying a lovely dream, the next your brain has decided to wake you from […]

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His owner said there was a ‘special place in hell’ for those who reported him A squirrel who achieved online fame on Instagram has been euthanised after being seized by authorities in New York. Peanut had achieved celebrity status on Instagram, where an account sharing pictures and videos of him had amassed more than 500,000 […]

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The late monarch apparently wanted to replace them Prince Andrew Queen Elizabeth II had apparently planned to move Prince Harry and Meghan Markle out of Frogmore Cottage and replace them with Prince Andrew, according to an author. Royal author Robert Hardman has claimed in his new book, ‘Charles III: New King. New Court. The Inside […]

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King Charles and Prince William’s estates are set to make £50m from contracts with public services The Royal Family are receiving millions in rent from charities and public services including the NHS and state schools, a new investigation has revealed. The investigation from Channel 4’s Dispatches and the Sunday Times found that the property empires […]

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‘I believe in the need for legal protections that protects the LGBTQ+ community as a gay woman.’ Actor Chloe Grace Moretz has come out as gay in an emotional post supporting Kamala Harris in the upcoming US presidential election. The 27-year-old, best known for her roles in the Kick-Ass films, wrote in a post on […]

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It’s been recommended that most people should have the heating on in their homes for at least eight hours a day As the UK stares down the barrel of winter, how long to have the heating on will be a source of major debate for many households. Although down on last winter, energy bills remain […]

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Who would win in this quiz: Kamala Harris or Donald Trump? That’s really how they should decide this election. Of course, Trump would say the quiz is rigged and argue his single-digit score was actually in the 20s. But hey, at least it would be a straightforward contest. No worrying about Pennsylvania or electoral college […]

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‘I’m wondering if I was too rigid’ A passenger has sparked debate about how they refused to give up their booked seat on a plane to a mother who wanted to sit with her kids. The woman had pre-booked the aisle seat, explaining that sitting by the aisle helped alleviate her anxiety when flying. But […]

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‘Farmers – I know you have been shafted today’ Jeremy Clarkson has accused the government of ‘shafting’ farmers with the Budget, which he has labelled “hopeless.” On Wednesday, Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered the first Labour Budget in 14 years as the government fully set out its plans for the economy following their landslide general election […]

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They’ve been urged not to Taylor Swift fans have been voting for the popstar in the US presidential election, sharing pictures of their ballots on social media. There are just five days until Americans will go to the polls to decide if they want Donald Trump or Kamala Harris as their next president. The vote […]

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He already has 11 children of his own Elon Musk has “offered his sperm” to people he knows as part of efforts to boost population growth, according to reports. The Tesla CEO is obsessed with a number of things, from space travel to Donald Trump. But perhaps is greatest existential obsession is population decline and […]

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The Chancellor has warned ‘difficult decisions’ will be made’ Welcome to our live coverage of the 2024 Budget, as Rachel Reeves delivers Labour’s first Budget in 14 years at 12:30. We’ll be bringing you all the big updates and announcements from Parliament in the blog below, whilst you’ll also be able to watch PoliticsJOE’s live […]

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It’s one of the country’s worst ever natural disasters At least 51 people are known to have died in catastrophic floods in Spain, after more than a year’s worth of rain fell in just eight hours in some areas. The torrential downpours hit the south-eastern region of the country, with the town of Chiva near […]

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She also appeared in Young Frankenstein and Tootsie Oscar-nominated actress Teri Garr has died at the age of 79. Garr passed away due to complications from multiple sclerosis (MS), her manager Heidi Schaeffer said on Tuesday. She was best known for her roles in Young Frankenstein, Tootsie, and Friends, in which she played Phoebe Abbott, […]

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Lycett gave an unusual shoutout to one particular company in the post… There’s been a bizarre new update to Joe Lycett’s announcement that he had become a dad for the first time. Over the weekend, the comedian shared a post on Instagram in which he revealed he and his partner had welcomed a baby boy. […]

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‘They’re obsessed with her, aren’t they?’ Chris Packham has described Taylor Swift fans as “obsessed” after he was targeted by Swifties for criticising the star. The nature expert and environmental campaigner called out the singer earlier this year for her use of a private jet during her Eras tour. Swift reportedly racked up a huge […]

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Tributes have been paid to the ‘kind and adventurous’ photographer A woman died in a freak accident at an airfield in Kansas over the weekend. Photographer Amanda Gallagher, 37, passed away after emergency services were called to an incident at Cook Airfield in Derby, Kansas. Her family confirmed her tragic death to local news service […]

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They’d lived in the home for six decades A family have sold their home for millions of dollars after years of pressure from developers to sell up. The three-bed, street-facing property was located on a three-acre strip of land in Salisbury, Adelaide. For 30 years, the unnamed family who lived their had rejected offers from […]

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Classic FM will be broadcasting two programmes to help pets stay calm and relaxed. Classic FM will be playing soothing and relaxing music on Bonfire Night to help pets stay relaxed during fireworks season. First launching in 2018, Classic FM’s Pet Classics has gone on to become one of the station’s most popular programmes every […]

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She’s previously discussed a similar encounter in her book Lily Allen has opened up about how she once slept with a TV star when she was “very young.” The singer spoke about the encounter on an episode of her Miss Me podcast earlier this year, which she hosts with her best friend, presenter Miquita Oliver. […]

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Aardman have another hit on their hands The new Wallace & Gromit film has debuted with a perfect 100 per cent score on Rotten Tomatoes after it premiered in the US. Following the confirmation of the return of the fearsome Feathers McGraw and the release of the first trailer earlier this month, Vengeance Most Fowl […]

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Time to test yourself It’s been another busy weekend of football, and we’ve got one question for you: were you watching? Each week, we be test you – and ourselves – on the weekend’s football action, to see just how much we were all paying attention. These are the same five questions that you’ll see […]

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The tickets will be cancelled soon, according to Oasis’ promoters Tens of thousands of tickets for Oasis‘ reunion tour will be cancelled because they were listed on resale platforms. In August, Oasis fans across the world rejoiced when it was announced that the Gallagher brothers would be burying the hatchet and getting back together for a series […]

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It doesn’t sound like Vinicius Jr will forget this anytime soon Vinicius Jr posted a 10-word message on social media following the confirmation that he had missed out on winning the Ballon d’Or. On Monday night, the 2024 Ballon d’Or ceremony was held in Paris. Ever since his Real Madrid side won the Champions League […]

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He’s said to be open to the role Manchester United are in talks with Sporting CP manager Ruben Amorim over him becoming their new head coach. On Monday afternoon, it was announced that the Dutchman had been sacked as manager of the club, just 116 days after having his contract extended. In a statement, United […]

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The BBC series received critical acclaim Harlan Coben’s Fool Me Once has been one of the biggest Netflix shows in recent years, but there’s a British crime drama on the platform with a higher rating than his entire collection. Back in 2018, thriller and mystery novelist Coben signed a five-year contract with Netflix which gave […]

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United took the ‘difficult and finely balanced decision’ to sack Ten Hag Poor results and league performances last season were part of the reason why Manchester United decided to sack Erik ten Hag, according to reports. On Monday afternoon, it was announced that the Dutchman had been sacked as manager of the club, just 116 […]

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The actor died a year ago today Matthew Perry once revealed the heartbreaking reason that he was unable to rewatch episodes of Friends. Perry was found dead on October 28 in his home last year. A medical examiner later found that ketamine was the primary cause of his death. One of Perry’s doctors, Dr Mark […]

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‘The concept of this is beyond f*cked up’ Netflix viewers have been hooked by a new horror thriller on the platform, with the film shooting to number one within days of its release. With Halloween this week, many of you are no doubt looking for a scary film to get in the spirit of this […]

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The plans have been confirmed by the prime minister The government is going to scrap the nationwide the £2 bus fare cap in this week’s Budget, raising it to £3. On Wednesday, Chancellor Rachel Reeves will set out the government’s spending plans as she delivers the first Labour Budget since March 2010. The Chancellor has warned […]

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The beard ‘looked like a hedgehog’ when it started growing A French student took his own life after getting a botched beard transplant in Turkey by an estate agent posing as a surgeon. Mathieu Vigier Latour, 24, travelled to Istanbul in March for the procedure which had cost him €1,300 (£1,082) to book. This is […]

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‘The silence after she said that speaks volumes’ Saoirse Ronan has been praised for an honest remark she made about violence against women and girls during an appearance on the Graham Norton Show. The Irish actor was a guest on the BBC chat show on Friday, alongside Hollywood stars Eddie Redmayne, Paul Mescal, and Denzel Washington. […]

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The cheese was worth more than £300,000 A cheesemongers has had 22 tonnes of high-value cheddar stolen from them after falling victim to a scam. Neal’s Yard Dairy, a distributor and retailer of British artisan cheese, sent 950 clothbound cheeses, worth more than £300,000, to fraudsters posing as legitimate wholesalers for a big French retailer. […]

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The project has been backed by his son Sir Michael Parkinson could be in line for a posthumous return to the world of entertainment thanks to artificial intelligence (AI). The legendary broadcast passed away at the age of 88 last year. Over a lengthy career in television, he became a household name thanks to his […]

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Anderson described him as the ‘perfect gentleman’ Liam Neeson has said he is “madly in love” with Pamela Anderson after starring in a new movie with her. The pair recently worked together in The Naked Gun, an upcoming reboot of the iconic Leslie Nielsen comedy. Neeson plays the role of Frank Drebin Jr. in the […]

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‘I knew everything, there was nothing I did not know’ A man who had a near-death experience in a lake has revealed what he believes is the ‘ultimate truth’ about dying. In 1955, Andy Petro was having a picnic with some mates by a lake in Michigan, just days before they were all set to […]

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He was last seen leaving a pub in Barcelona Police have given an update on the disappearance of former X Factor star and rugby player Levi Davis. Davis, who appeared on the celebrity edition of the X Factor in 2019, disappeared in Spain on October 29, 2022, during a visit to Barcelona. The former Bath […]

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He’s facing a possible jail sentence over contempt of court allegations Tommy Robinson is being held on remand after handing himself in at Folkestone police station in Kent this afternoon. Robinson, real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was charged with one count of failing to provide the PIN to his mobile phone under Schedule 7 of the […]

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9,000 venues could close down within the next 12 months One in five pub and bar owners are worried they will have to shut in a year’s time, new research has found. It’s no secret that ever since the Covid pandemic hit the nation, pubs have been struggling massively. Last month, Wetherspoons announced a number […]

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Another Brexit benefit! British tourists could face extra charges to visit top tourist attractions in France, as part of government plans. France’s culture minister Rachida Dati wants to add a €5 surcharge to non-EU nationals wanting to visit attractions such as the Louvre. The surcharges would be applied to state-owned museums, monuments and attractions, with […]

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She joined OnlyFans in 2021 OnlyFans star Corinna Kopf has announced her ‘retirement’ after making a reported £50 million over three years from the platform. The 28-year-old influencer shared a social media post on Thursday which simply said “no more link in bio,” suggesting that she had deleted her OnlyFans account. Kopf had risen to […]

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‘It’s the most wonderful thing to watch my little blue spot walking down the street’ Dame Helen Mirren has said one of the saddest things Kurt Cobain dying so young is that he never got to see or experience GPS. The legendary actor was speaking in a new interview about aging in the public eye, […]

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The dream combo of Christmas markets and cheap pints The ‘cheapest city for beer’ in Europe is also home to one of the best hidden-gem Christmas markets on the continent as well. Located in the east of Hungary, Debrecen is the capital of the country’s Northern Great Plain region and is widely accepted to be […]

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Congratulations, you’ve made it through another week You’ve done it. You’ve managed to reach Friday. You’ve come through it all, hurdling every obstacle with all the grace and poise of a, well, hurdler. A good one. Maybe not quite Olympic level but at least capable enough to appear at the Commonwealth Games for the Isle […]

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‘I hope they give me my medal and pay me the bonus!’ Jose Mourinho has suggested he still could win the Premier League with Manchester United if Manchester City are punished. Mourinho’s Fenerbahce side take on the Red Devils in the Europa League this week. The Special One famously managed at Old Trafford from 2016 […]

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An investigation has been launched Three people have died following a “tragic incident” at a care home in Dorset. Police, fire and ambulance crews were called to Gainsborough Care Home in Swanage on Wednesday morning following an incident. Southern Gas Networks were also at the scene, with engineers in attendance, the BBC reports. In a […]

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Don’t rule out Guardiola managing England in the not-too-distant future though… Pep Guardiola was offered the job as England manager but turned it down after thinking about it for two months, according to Spanish football expert Guillem Balague. Earlier this month, the FA announced that Thomas Tuchel had been appointed manager of the England’s men’s […]

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