Google searches for ‘eyes hurt’ spiked across the US North America witnessed an incredible total solar eclipse on Monday – but it seems like some didn’t listen to the warnings about staring directly at it. Americans across the country looked to the skies to witness the rare event as the Moon blocked out the Sun. […]

1 year ago

‘That role chose me’ Robert Downey Jr has refused to rule out reprising his role as Iron Man, saying he would “happily” return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. For more than a decade, Downey Jr played the iconic comic book superhero, with the first Iron Man film marking the start of the MCU in 2008. […]

1 year ago

‘I look at the UK housing market and I see nothing good here’ Kevin McCloud has said his advice to young Brits looking to buy their first home is to “move to another country where the housing market is healthy,” such as Germany. The Grand Designs presenter was speaking to JOE ahead of Grand Designs […]

1 year ago

It’s their second points deduction this season Everton have been handed a second points deduction by the Premier League for breaching profit and sustainability rules. The Athletic reports that an independent commission have been docked the Toffees another two points for breaches relating to the three-year accounting period ending in the 2022-23 season. The second […]

1 year ago

A total solar eclipse will be visible in some parts of the globe North America will witness a rare total solar eclipse on Monday, with the phenomenon visible from Mexico all the way to Canada. And whilst it won’t be a total eclipse for anyone watching in the UK, some parts of the country will […]

1 year ago

‘It’s the very last comfort you can give your friend’ A vet has urged pet owners to stand by their animals when they are being euthanised after an experience left her “in tears for weeks.” Losing a pet is never easy, and while some owners would sooner sit in the waiting room while they’re put […]

1 year ago

‘I didn’t know that just by making a little lemonade would bring this many people’ A grieving child has raised thousands of dollars through a lemonade stand to pay for her mother’s headstone after she died suddenly last month. Emouree Johnson, 7, decided to sell homemade lemonade to raise money in memory of her mum […]

1 year ago

She’s apparently planning a move Katie Price is reportedly planning to sell her Mucky Mansion and move to her “dream home” up north. The former glamour model was declared bankrupt last month over an unpaid tax bill of more than £750,000. This was the second time she’d declared bankruptcy, having had debts of £3.2m in […]

1 year ago

The quickest cup final win ever Galatasaray won the Turkish Super Cup final after just a minute as Fenerbahce fielded their U19s and walked off in protest. The two arch-rivals were taking each other on at the Sanliurfa 11 Nisan Stadium on Sunday, but Fenerbahce fielded a team made entirely of youth players. This was […]

1 year ago

The Rock’s return to WWE has been eventful Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson launched into a foul-mouthed rant at the referee during his WWE return. The wrestling legend made his comeback as he took on on Cody Rhodes and World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins at WrestleMania 40 on Saturday night. It was the first time he’d […]

1 year ago

Happy birthday to a legend Jackie Chan has celebrated an age milestone today, as he turned 70. Born in Hong Kong on April 7, 1954, Chan started his career as a stuntman. But ever since his appearance in 1978 action comedy film Snake in the Eagle’s Shadow, his career has led him to become one […]

1 year ago

Spurs are due to play Nottingham Forest this evening Tottenham Hotspur have issued a statement after a man was stabbed to death outside their stadium. Police and paramedics were called to Northumberland Park in the early hours of Sunday morning, outside the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The Metropolitan Police said they found a man with a […]

1 year ago

Liverpool are looking to return to the top of the Premier League as they travel to their fierce rivals Man United Man United and Liverpool served up a seven-goal FA Cup classic, two weeks ago. Both sides face off again at Old Trafford, and our live match centre has you covered for all the big […]

1 year ago

Reports have suggested Grand Theft Auto game will be ‘more culturally sensitive’ Some Grand Theft Auto fans seem to be concerned that GTA 6 will be ruined by being too “woke”. The gaming series has become famous for its crude humour and extreme violence, and Rockstar Games have used satirical comedy to take aim at […]

1 year ago

Quiz-tastic What to put here today then? Well, most of us will have just had another four day week, so that’s nice. But, that Tuesday-that-felt-like-a-Monday was rough wasn’t it? Let’s bring some routine back. And I know that one of the main parts of all of your routines is this quiz. So, here it is […]

1 year ago

‘I recommend this in many aspects’ A European leader has called for Nato allies, including the UK, to introduce mandatory military service to combat the threat of Putin’s Russia. Ever since Russia invaded Ukraine at the start of 2022, the threat Putin poses to western Europe has loomed large over the nations closest to Russia. […]

2 years ago

EXCLUSIVE London Mayor Sadiq Khan has called for an immediate halt on Britain exporting arms to Israel. The British government is facing growing pressure to stop selling weapons to Israel after seven aid workers for World Central Kitchen, including three British nationals, were killed in an air strike in Gaza. Now, the London Mayor has […]

2 years ago

The Mother of Dragons won’t be visible again for another seven decades A huge green comet known as the ‘Mother of Dragons’ is visible in the night sky in the northern hemisphere. It won’t be long before the comet disappears from the skies for another 71 years though. 12P/Pons-Brooks got its Mother of Dragons nickname […]

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Warnings are in place for large parts of the UK Weather warnings for snow, rain and wind have been issued for parts of the UK ahead of a new storm this weekend. Storm Kathleen is due to hit parts of the country on Friday and Saturday. Ahead of this, yellow warnings for snow and rain […]

2 years ago

The grave may suggest that non-binary people were respected members of communities centuries ago Remains found in Finland could be those of a non-binary leader who lived more than 1,000 years ago. Analysis of the grave could challenge long-held beliefs about gender roles in ancient societies and suggests that non-binary people were revered members of […]

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‘You’re not getting on this plane’ A dad has explained how he managed to get himself and his family kicked off a flight thanks to a picture he took of them boarding the plane. Father-of-two Jimmy Mitchell was flying from Sydney to Brisbane on Wednesday when he took the snap on his phone of his […]

2 years ago

‘She has no name yet, help!’ Peter Andre has asked for help from the public with naming his newborn daughter. On Wednesday, Andre and his wife Emily MacDonagh welcomed their third child together and shared pictures of themselves with their baby daughter. In a post on Instagram, Andre wrote: “We feel so overwhelmed right now. […]

2 years ago

‘Pornography has stepped in and seized the narrative about what sex is’ An expert has discussed the main reasons why women watch porn, and explained how pornography is now playing a significant role in our society. In the internet age, the vast majority of us will have consumed pornography at some point or another, as […]

2 years ago

It’s been labelled a ‘near-perfect series’ Netflix’s new serial killer thriller, Ripley, has been described as “one of the best shows Netflix has ever done” on the day that it arrives on the streamer. Based on Patricia Highsmith’s bestselling crime novel The Talented Mr Ripley, the eight-episode series sees Andrew Scott star as the titular […]

2 years ago

A taste of summer Parts of the UK look set to experience some balmy temperatures this weekend as sunny weather arrives. Some areas of the country will see the mercury rise above 17C over the coming days, teasing Brits with a taste of the summer to come, according to WXCharts. Meanwhile, temperatures in Madrid will […]

2 years ago

The Matrix 5 will be ‘an incredible way to continue the Matrix world’ The Matrix 5 is officially in the works, Warner Bros. has announced. The studio confirmed that a fifth installment in the franchise is in development, with The Martian screenwriter Drew Goddard in charge of production. This means the upcoming film will be the first Matrix movie […]

2 years ago

‘It was so real, the colours were so vibrant’ A woman revealed what she saw when her heart stopped for 27 minutes. Tina Hines was about to go on a hike with her husband, Brian, in Phoenix, Arizona, in February 2018 when she collapsed as they left. Brian started giving her CPR and managed to […]

2 years ago

The Netflix show has found itself at the centre of a murder plot A former executive has been sentenced to death over the murder of an exec producer on one of Netflix’s biggest shows of 2024. In the last couple of weeks, Netflix fans have been bingeing the platform’s latest blockbuster series, 3 Body Problem. […]

2 years ago

It’s believed to not be the first time she tried to kill him A woman who wrote a book for her kids to help them deal with grief following her husband’s death has been charged with his murder. Kouri Richins was arrested last year in Utah, USA, and is accused of poisoning her husband and […]

2 years ago

‘I don’t know Jeff’ These were the memorable words uttered by a bemused Chris Kamara on April 3, 2010 when Jeff Stelling asked him who had been sent off at Fratton Park. Since then, it’s no exaggeration to say that these words – and the entire chaotic minute that ensued – have gone down as […]

2 years ago

Absolute scenes Heinz is launching a brand new Smokey Bacon flavoured ketchup. If you’re the sort of person who can’t get enough of bacon, who thinks it’s the best part of a full english and who always has to add some to their burger, then all your Christmases have come at once. The good folk […]

2 years ago

‘This guy’s gonna come, he’s gonna try and hurt me’ Mike Tyson has admitted he’s “scared to death” about fighting Jake Paul this summer in their exhibition bout. ‘Iron Mike’ will go up against the YouTuber-turned-boxer in Arlington, Texas on July 20 and in what has already become one of the most talked-about fights of […]

2 years ago

Adam Sandler has paid tribute to the comic American comedian and actor Joe Flaherty has died at the age of 82 following a “brief illness.” Flaherty was best known for his roles in Freaks and Geeks, Happy Gilmore and the sketch comedy series SCTV. His death was confirmed by his daughter, Gudrun Flaherty, in a […]

2 years ago

Huge rescue efforts are underway At least seven people are dead and hundreds injured after Taiwan was hit by its most powerful earthquake in 25 years. The 7.4 magnitude quake hit an area close to the city of Hualien at 07:58 local time on Wednesday (23:58 GMT). Its epicentre was 18km south of Hualien. In […]

2 years ago

The statement last week prompted plenty of speculation about Lizzo’s career Lizzo has clarified what she meant when she posted a statement on social media which finished off with the words ‘I quit.’ Last week, the popstar posted on Instagram that she was “tired of putting up with being dragged by everyone in my life […]

2 years ago

Nostalgia overload There’s an adults-only soft play centre which serves boozy slush puppies, and has a retro arcade and late night DJs. We all remember being taken to a soft play centre by our parents when we were young. Maybe it was a rainy day and you needed to be entertained, or a friend’s birthday […]

2 years ago

‘Being intimate with her helped my shame dissipate’ Elliot Page said he had sex “all the time” with one of his Juno co-stars whilst they were filming. Juno was released in 2007 and stars Elliot Page as the titular character Juno. Directed by Jason Reitman and written by Diablo Cody, the movie follows Juno as she deals […]

2 years ago

Amazon said Road House has been watched by 50 million viewers Amazon has said Road House has become its most watched original film ever. According to the company, the remake of the 1989 film of the same name is Amazon’s biggest global movie launch ever. Amazon said the film, which stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Daniela Melchior […]

2 years ago

‘The Harbour Master tried to call the ship, the captain refused the call’ An American couple were among nine passengers stranded in Africa after their cruise ship left without them. Jill and Jay Campbell, from South Carolina, had boarded the Norwegian Dawn in Cape Town, South Africa, at the start of a 21-night cruise around […]

2 years ago

‘I cannot even put into words how grateful I am for my recovery’ Steve-O shared two incredible before-and-after photos to celebrate his 16 years of sobriety. The 49-year-old made his name on the hit stunt show and comedy series alongside the likes of Johnny Knoxville, Bam Margera and Chris Pontius. Originally airing on MTV between […]

2 years ago

‘I think that men have a purpose in society and women have another purpose’ Shakira has hit out at the Barbie movie, saying that her sons “hated it” and “felt that it was emasculating.” Last summer, Barbie took the world by storm (alongside Oppenheimer) as Margot Robbie starred as the titular doll and Ryan Gosling […]

2 years ago

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 […]

2 years ago

‘This is an unprecedented situation and a big deal’ Earth will have to lose a second at some point soon because our planet is spinning quicker. Our planet is spinning at its fastest rate since records began, making days shorter and leading scientists to think we may have to lose a full second from a […]

2 years ago

‘I would do it for nothing’ An 89-year-old lollipop man has been made redundant after 24 years as part of council cutbacks. Romford local Alfred Tollon had been working at Harrow Lodge Primary School for more than two decades, but Havering Council have decided to let him go. The council cited “unprecedented financial challenges” as […]

2 years ago

It was ‘only a matter of time’ before it caused damage to the property A woman who was buying her first home pulled out of the deal after her sister spotted a ‘huge red flag’ in the garden. Lois Connelly was looking at a property in Bristol last year when she discovered the garden had […]

2 years ago

‘I don’t think we should tolerate male aggression like we did today’ Emma Hayes accused Arsenal manager Jonas Eidevall of “male aggression” following the Women’s League Cup final between her Chelsea side and the Gunners. Eidevall’s side won the Continental Cup thanks to a 116th minute winner from Stina Blackstenius. Along with retaining their title, […]

2 years ago

Bones found over the weekend were confirmed to have belonged to the missing boy The mayor of a French village has suggested the remains of a little boy who went missing last year were found only 100 yards from his grandparents’ house. In July last year, Émile Soleil vanished without a trace whilst he was […]

2 years ago

A good quiz for a Good Friday Hello! This quiz comes to you from the long forgotten period of Wednesday. Do you remember Wednesday? A full 48 hours ago, before you hit the beers last night and dreamed of a long weekend filled with hot cross buns, Easter Eggs and roast lamb? But it’s Good […]

2 years ago

Just three question to establish whether you’re the wheat or the chaff Most tests to establish your intelligence are long and let’s be honest quite boring. So, here’s the solution if you can’t be bothered to sit through 50 questions asking you to find the pattern in a sequence. Psychologist Shane Frederick got 3,428 students […]

2 years ago

It was enough to fill an entire lorry Professionals removed a staggering mountain of Stella Artois beer cans from a hoarder’s filthy house after being called in to clear the property. Last year, Plymouth-based business Clear Junk cleared the hoarder’s home, removing what they described as an “impressive” amount of cans. In photos shared by […]

2 years ago