The fine will be deducted from his runner-up cheque Novak Djokovic has been fined more than £6,000 for smashing his racquet during his Wimbledon men’s singles final defeat to Carlos Alcaraz. The Serb lost in five sets to the Spaniard on Sunday, his first defeat at Wimbledon since 2018 and first defeat on Centre Court […]

3 years ago

AI has imagined another troubling future Elon Musk has reacted to AI-generated images which imagine a ‘happy ending’ to his feud with fellow billionaire Mark Zuckerberg. It’s fair to say that if the two were put in a room together now, the atmosphere would be frosty. Earlier this month, Zuckerberg launched Threads, a platform quite […]

3 years ago

They survived on a diet of raw fish and rainwater An Australian sailor and his dog managed to survive two months in the Pacific Ocean after their boat was damaged in a storm. Back in April, Tim Shaddock, a 51-year-old from Sydney, and his dog Bella had set sail from Mexico for the tiny island […]

3 years ago

It could help prevent serious accidents Drivers have been urged to use a ‘secret button’ under the rear view mirror which could potentially save lives. The button was brought to the attention of millions thanks to a woman on TikTok who shared a clip about the feature, explaining where it is and what it does. […]

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This probably says too much about the male brain It’s an everyday occurence for our minds to wander, and sometimes it doesn’t matter how important the activity is or how much concentration it requires – a thought will just pop into our weird brains. This is no different with the most intimate of activities, sex, […]

3 years ago

‘There aren’t many people who buy a house they were born in’ A 105-year-old woman still lives in the house she was born in – and has no plans to leave. Elsie Allcock was born in the two-bed terraced house in Huthwaite, Nottinghamshire, in 1918 at the end of World War I, which had only […]

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‘Often when one whale gets into difficulty and strands, the rest follow’ An entire pod of 55 whales has died after a mass stranding on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland. The pod had become stranded after they washed onto Traigh Mhor beach at North Tolsta on the Isle of Lewis at about 07:00 on […]

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One moment saw the Djokovic facade crumble For the first time since 2013, Novak Djokovic lost on the Centre Court of Wimbledon, after playing his part in an all-time classic men’s singles final against Carlos Alcaraz. The most successful men’s tennis player started off well in the opening set but soon discovered he was in […]

3 years ago

About 20 riders were involved in the crash A spectator caused a huge crash on Sunday’s stage of the Tour de France as they tried to get a selfie with the peloton. Some 20 riders came off their bikes after Team Jumbo-Visma rider Sepp Kuss had his handlebars knocked by a supporter who was holding […]

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Staff have said they’ll read every single card to her A 103-year-old war veteran was given a birthday to remember after she received more than 900 cards from strangers following an appeal from her care home. Nellie Orme, who was born on July 15, 1920, and served in the Woman’s Royal Air Force during World […]

3 years ago

The shoe was on the other foot this time for Chef Ramsay Gordon Ramsay has become known worldwide as one of the most talented chefs on the planet, and he’s known just as much for his sharp tongue, foul mouth and scary demeanour as he is his cooking ability. Many a cook has been on […]

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They seemed to get on like a house on fire Lewis Capaldi and Emma Watson were spotted laughing and joking together as they watched the women’s singles finals at Wimbledon. The singer and actor were sat together in the Royal Box on Centre Court on Saturday for the finals of the women’s tournament, which saw […]

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Even her clothes and hair were frozen… TikTokers believe we’ve been handed proof that we’re living in a simulation after a video showed a woman ‘frozen in time.’ In the clip shared on the platform last week, the woman could be seen walking away from the camera along a residential street. But for a couple of […]

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He promised her she would be a millionaire within six months A woman who sent tens of thousands of dollars to her ‘ boyfriend’ who she had never met was left devastated after finding out she was being scammed. The woman, called Terri, had been a victim of catfishing, which is when someone uses a […]

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One particular part of the manufacturing process shocked people People have been vowing never to buy disposable vapes again after seeing how they’re manufactured. Vaping has exploded in popularity in recent years as people look for alternatives to smoking, and in particular disposable vapes have become hugely popular amongst young people. The NHS does suggest […]

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Some people like to watch the world burn Few things can torment kids and their parents like Where’s Wally can. Often chucked a child’s way to keep them occupied for a bit, people of all ages have been left frustrated by their inability to find the stripey guy amongst the chaos of the pages. We […]

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Wouldn’t want to bump into this Ed in a dark alleyway A new wax work of Ed Sheeran has been unveiled in Germany, and it’s safe to say it’s a unique portrayal of the singer-songwriter. The like-life impression of Sheeran, created by Lisa Büscher, made its official debut at the Panoptikum Museum in Hamburg on […]

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Everything is fine here Mortgages are going up. Renters are struggling more than ever. The vast majority of people aren’t being paid enough. Workers are striking. The media is broken. The government are clueless. The opposition are sounding increasingly like the government. The planet is heating up, and climate change is probably going to end […]

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‘I paid for the extra legroom and I need it!’ A man has justified himself after he refused to let an elderly couple sit in his seat on a flight. Flying can be uncomfortable at the best of times, but especially on long-haul flights, which is why some will fork out extra for a little […]

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He’s been able to purchase a flat and two shops with his earnings The ‘world’s richest beggar’ is said to have a net worth of around $1 million, all thanks to his begging on the streets. It’s difficult to imagine how desperate someone must be to resort to begging on the streets, but it seems […]

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The perfect thing to remind you of nostalgic childhood summers Give summer an infectious burst of energy with the newly launched MAOAM Stripes Jelly & Ice Cream chews – a fresh twist on the nostalgic classic that’s perfect to help you beat the heat this summer. Available nationwide, each share bag is packed with three […]

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The perfect prank for a 2023 stag do A group of mates came up with a creative stag do prank by making the stag wear a Just Stop Oil t-shirt to the British Grand Prix. The climate activist group have hit the headlines on several occasions this year by protesting at major sporting events such […]

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Some said they ‘struggled to eat even half’ of the menu item Burger King has announced ‘The Real Cheeseburger’ – which is simply a burger bun with 20 slices of cheese in. The product has been launched in Thailand, with the fast food chain telling fans that it’s “for real.” In a Facebook post, Burger […]

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The presenter allegedly sent messages with love hearts and kisses to a person who was 17 at the time The BBC presenter accused of paying for sexually explicit images from a teen is facing more accusations, this time from a young person who has accused them of sending ‘creepy’ messages over social media. The person, […]

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It’s more than double what he had initially offered Kevin Costner has been reportedly ordered to pay his ex-wife Christine Baumgartner $129,000 (£99.7k) in monthly child support. Baumgartner and Costner are in the middle of divorce proceedings after she filed for divorce in early May. Costner had originally offered $52,000-a-month (£40,740) in child support, but Baumgartner […]

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They’ve been nominated for an award thanks to their bravery Bodycam video has been released showing the moment three heroic police officers disarmed a man with a knife to his ex-wife’s throat. When officers arrived at the scene in Basingstoke, the man was found with a knife held to his former partner’s throat and one […]

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by Ellen Fitzpatrick ‘These new allegations will result in more vitriol being thrown at perfectly innocent colleagues’ Jeremy Vine has called for the unnamed presenter at the centre of the BBC scandal to come forward publicly for the sake of his colleagues. The BBC presenter was accused of paying the alleged victim, who was allegedly […]

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The helicopter wreckage has been located Six people have been killed following a helicopter crash near Mount Everest in Nepal. The news comes just hours after it was reported that the aircraft carrying five tourists was missing after taking off this morning. The aircraft, operated by the private company Manang Air based in Kathmandu, dropped […]

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The messages were sent on a dating app A person in their 20s has claimed they were sent threatening messages by the BBC presenter at the centre of a scandal over payment for sexually explicit photos. The individual said they were first contacted by the male on a dating app. They told BBC News they […]

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Locals, the military and emergency services are all involved in the search A major search is underway after a 2-year-old boy went missing from his grandparents’ house in rural France. Police do not believe the boy, identified only by his first name, Émile, was kidnapped, but believe he went missing after wandering off alone. Émile […]

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Warner Bros. are expected to lose $200m on the project The Flash is projected to become the worst box office bomb in superhero movie history. After having a disappointing opening weekend where it only made $55m, things haven’t improved for the DC film. The film released in theatres on June 16 following months of controversy […]

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She’ll compete at Miss Universe later this year Rikkie Valerie Kollé has made history after becoming the first transgender woman to be crowned Miss Netherlands. The 22-year-old, who lives in Breda, was awarded the crown of Miss Netherlands 2023 on Saturday (8 July).  She received her crown from previous winner Ona Moody and reigning Miss […]

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The sausages of the sea People have been left horrified after seeing how crabsticks are made, with some going as far to say that they’ll now never them again. We live a sheltered existence, where we can happily stay oblivious to how a lot of our favourite foods are made. The moment you first see […]

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The young person has said there is ‘no truth’ to the allegations Allegations made by a mother about a BBC presenter paying thousands of pounds for sexually explicit photos from their child have been labelled “rubbish” by the young person’s lawyer. The lawyer for the unidentified young person has told the BBC that “”nothing inappropriate […]

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‘My protector’ The Undertaker stepped in to protect his wife from a shark after she spotted one swimming during a day at the beach. The 58-year-old wrestling legend, whose real name is Mark Calaway, was on holiday with his wife and fellow pro-wrestler Michelle McCool-Calaway, when she spotted the shark in the crystal clear water. […]

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The yellow and blue suit is back Ryan Reynolds has shared the first picture of Hugh Jackman as Wolverine for Deadpool 3. The Marvel Studios production is currently shooting, with Reynolds reprising his role as the fourth-wall-breaking ‘Merc with a Mouth’ and Jackman coming out of retirement to play Wolverine. And Reynolds has taken to […]

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By Sophie Collins A worrying trend is emerging at concerts across the globe Harry Styles was hit in the face mid-concert while on stage in Austria this weekend. Video footage from the performance on Saturday, July 8, shows the 29-year-old singer bent over in pain after an object was fired from the crowd. It is […]

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The artist’s pricing divided people A tattooist has come under fire after revealing how much she can charge her clients for tiny tattoos. London-based tattoo artist Vivien Szincsak specialises in vegan fine-line tattoos, and regularly shares some of her work with her followers on her TikTok page (@nothingsrs). Last month, a curious follower asked how much she charges […]

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She doesn’t think his daughter would ‘fit the part’ A man has shared his torment after his fiancée said she didn’t want his 11-year-old daughter to be at their wedding. For many, a wedding day is an opportunity to share one of the most important days of their life with their closest friends and family. […]

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He said he ‘hopes Twitter dies’ The Twitter account famous for tracking Elon Musk’s private jet at all times has shifted to Threads. College student Jack Sweeney caught the attention of Musk last year when the billionaire offered him thousands of dollars to stop running @ElonJet, an account which tracked Musk’s private jet. Eventually, the […]

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It’s the third time in four years that the band are headlining the festival The 1975 have confirmed that they will be headlining Reading & Leeds 2023, replacing Lewis Capaldi on the lineup. Speaking onstage during the band’s performance at TRNSMT festival on Sunday, frontman Matty Healy revealed they would be taking Capaldi’s spot on […]

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‘I know my dad would be so proud’ A man lost his dad and became a first-time parent in the same 24 hour period. Terry Simmonds, 44, and his wife Lisa, 45, met online in 2008, but struggled to get pregnant for 13 years. After Lisa suffered 24 miscarriages, the couple tried £2,600 IVF treatment […]

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The broadcaster has said it takes ‘any allegations seriously’ The BBC has officially suspended the unnamed presenter who is alleged to have paid thousands of pounds to a teenager in exchange for explicit sexual images. On Saturday, the Sun revealed that a high-profile presenter at the corporation has been taken off air while allegations he […]

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‘They should do this everywhere’ A security staff member has gone viral after being caught removing towels from sunbeds after they’d been placed their by holidaymakers looking to hog the best spot by the pool. In a video shared on TikTok, the member of staff at the hotel can be seen walking around the sunbeds […]

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A high-profile BBC host is said to have paid the teen £35K which they spent on crack cocaine Gary Lineker has said he is not the BBC presenter accused of paying a teenager thousands of pounds for explicit images. The Sun on Saturday revealed that a high-profile presenter at the corporation has been taken off […]

3 years ago

McConaughey urged people to go easy on his son Matthew McConaughey’s 15-year-old son got a somewhat unique birthday present: being allowed to join social media. McConaughey and his wife Camila Alves decided that their son Levi could have the privilege of joining Instagram and TikTok after he turned 15 on Friday (July 7). The 53-year-old […]

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The tour had started way back in 2018 Elton John has brought his farewell tour to a close with his final show. The legendary singer concluded the marathon tour in Stockholm on Saturday night, thanking fans for being his “lifeblood” and telling them they would remain in his “head, heart and soul.” The 76-year-old started […]

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Who do you think is the most famous person who plays this pub quiz? A question I’ve often asked myself. Thousands of you love this silly quiz, it’s the people’s quiz. But there must be a couple of minor celebs who venture onto this page every now and again. Do you think an MP has […]

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It’s top of the charts on Netflix Viewers have been left terrified by the latest horror offering from Netflix, Run Rabbit Run. The film stars Aussie actor Sarah Snook – best known for her award-winning performance as Shiv Roy in Succession – play a mother and fertility doctor whose young daughter is behaving increasingly strangely, […]

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It’s the latest action from the climate activist group Just Stop Oil protestors managed to bring play to a halt by making their way onto one of the courts at Wimbledon on Wednesday. Two protestors got on to court 18 at the All England Club, disrupting the match between Sho Shimabukuro and Grigor Dimitrov. They […]

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