“This show hasn’t been relevant for over 20 years” South Park‘s hilarious takedown of US president Donald Trump has received official retaliation from the White House. In the season 27 premiere which aired on Comedy Central this week, Trump (complete with cutout head) jumps into bed with Satan. “Come on Satan, I’ve been working hard […]

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He’d fashioned a path through his house with empties Thailand resident Thaweesak Namwongsa sadly lost his life after consuming just beer for an entire month. Having struggled to deal with his divorce, the 44-year-old had avoided edible sustenance and was discovered in a seizuring state by his teenage son returning home from school, who proceeded […]

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“Something special is happening” Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana’s emergent political party already has 200,000 sign-ups. The former Labour MPs launched ‘Your Party’ (working title) this week, with hopes of hosting their first conference in the mid-autumn. Announcing the attention they’ve already garnered via social media site X today (July 25), Corbyn wrote: “Wow. In […]

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There’s a whole spectrum when it comes to bowel movement Dr. Jen Caudle has weighed in on how many times you should be going for a number two. Over on her TikTok channel, she wanted to clarify how bowel movements are unique to each individual and therefore the idea of a ‘normal’ toilet regime is […]

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Some guys hadn’t touched themselves in over a year! A National Survey of Sexual Health and Behaviour conducted in 2009 revealed how often people masturbated. Investigating males aged between 25 and 29; incredibly, the data showed 17% had not masturbated in the past 12 months, while 15% were masturbating a few times per year to […]

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“A handshake’s a handshake” Two buddies from Wisconsin shared a $22 million (£16m) lottery win after making a pact 28 years earlier. Back in 1992, Thomas Cook and Joseph Feeney agreed that if either of them were to ever get their hands on the Powerball jackpot they’d split it right down the middle. Fast forward […]

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For a limited time only Australian snack specialist Arnott’s Biscuit Holdings has brought its sweet and salty Tim Tams to supermarket chain Tesco. News of them landing on UK shelves came via Instagram last week, with the Tim Tams official channel announcing: “That’s Right! Sweet & Salty is landing in the UK this week. From […]

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The former talkshow host and her wife are now nestled in the Cotswolds US president Donald Trump’s re-election caused ex-talkshow host Ellen DeGeneres to permanently leave the country. Now settled in the cottage-scattered paradise of the Cotswolds with her wife Portia de Rossi, the 67-year-old recently spoke onstage with broadcaster Richard Bacon at the Everyman […]

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Maybe they’ll stop by Diddly Squat Farm Shop US vice president JD Vance will be summering in the Cotswolds with his family. Per The Guardian, it’s been revealed that the 40-year-old, his wife Usha, and their three young kids Ewan, Mirabel and Vivek are renting a property in the lush rural region next month, following […]

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“If that’s controversial, I don’t really care” One mum’s defiant TikTok message about bullying has caused a stir. In a short clip filmed in her car, 27-year-old Brittany Norris from Louisiana claimed she’s raising her kids to retaliate if they’re targeted at school. “If someone hits my kid, I’m not raising them to go tell […]

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Nobody was harmed Passengers on the Delta 446 flight to Atlanta, Georgia were put through the wringer this week after their aircraft caught fire shortly after takeoff. On Friday, July 18, the Boeing 767 had a major issue with its left engine, spitting out flames as the vessel pointed skyward. It then circled before returning […]

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There’s potentially hundreds of pounds to save The Money Saving Expert, Martin Lewis, has a message for anyone hoping to snatch cheap flights in 2026. In an Instagram video posted on Friday (July 18), he revealed how airline easyJet is likely to launch “dirt-cheap” deals in the coming days. “Get prepared NOW,” announced his caption, […]

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These medical units use immense magnetism A private medical facility in Long Island, New York endured a horror scenario this week. On Wednesday afternoon (July 16), an undisclosed, unauthorised 61-year-old man entered an examination room whilst an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan was in progress. Due to wearing what’s been described as a long metallic […]

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The actor believes “nobody in politics is likeable” Sir Keir Starmer isn’t worthy of leading the UK government in Danny Dyer‘s eyes. During a new interview with The Telegraph, the Rivals and EastEnders actor weighed in on Number 10’s current tenant, slamming the prime minister’s manufactured relationship with the people he serves. “We need a […]

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He’s already smashed three of them to pieces! The reigning heavyweight king Oleksandr Usyk is eyeing four potential opponents for his next fight. Fresh from dismantling IBF belt holder Daniel Dubois in just five rounds at Wembley Stadium last night (July 19), the untouchable Ukrainian was asked who’s next on his hit list, having already […]

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“May Allah have mercy on him,” wrote his father Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has passed away after spending the past two decades in a coma. The eldest son of Saudi Arabia’s Prince Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, the 36-year-old was involved in a car accident in his teenage years. […]

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It was nice while it lasted, eh? The end is nigh for Britain’s third summer heatwave. Forecasts for the coming week confirm that sections of the UK will be dampened by torrential rain, bringing those flag-cracking temperatures to an unwelcome halt. Via WX Charts, maps reveal how biblical rainfall is expected tomorrow morning (July 14), […]

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That’s almost a third of all conceptions Official statistics show how English and Welsh abortion rates skyrocketed in the year 2022. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the overall figure landed on 29.7%, meaning nearly three in 10 conceptions never made it to birth. That’s 251,377 procedures – a new record. In 2021, […]

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We shed ‘hundreds of thousands of skin cells’ every single night Regularly washing one’s bedding is essential, right? Yet, a 2022 poll revealed that just 28% of British people do so every week. To combat this concerning illustration of national hygiene, microbiologist Primrose Freestone has provided a complete guide to bedroom cleanliness via The Independent. […]

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They’re contending with bug infestations, flooding and meagre meals President Donald Trump’s so-called ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ welcomed members of congress and Florida state representatives for a tour this weekend, and what they found left their jaws on the floor. Currently detaining 900 individuals and capable of housing 2,100 more, this immigration detention facility is based inside […]

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They became the second to succumb to the illness in the last five years A child has tragically lost their life after contracting measles. Per The Sunday Times, the unnamed patient was being treated for measles and additional health issues at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital in Liverpool. A statement from the establishment’s NHS Foundation Trust […]

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We can feel the splitting headache already A hangover threshold really does exist, according to Dr Bhavini Shah. To mark Alcohol Awareness Week earlier this month, the Lloyds Pharmacy Online Doctor weighed in on the different stages of boozing (per The Mirror). “One or two units of alcohol increases the heart rate, expands blood vessels, […]

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Clover and Sweet Pea can’t wait to meet you Britain’s first-ever capybara cafe is opening its doors at the end of 2025.  We’ve heard of cat, dog and rabbit cafes, but imagine sipping your cappuccino with the world’s largest rodent at your feet.  Closely related to the loveable guinea pig, capybaras are super sociable and […]

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“It’s gone stratospheric,” says company owner Ryan O’Rorke Dating app Tinder‘s newly introduced height filter has played right into Heightsole’s hands (or feet, if you like). Somewhat controversially, the Tinder feature – launched just last month – allows paying subscribers to set a preferred height range when it comes to matches, after various studies found […]

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Asda has granted him a whole year’s supply World War II veteran Leslie Lemon, who turned 106 years old this month, has a surprising secret to long life. A former British Army corporal who went on to earn a crust at HM Revenue & Customs until his 1979 retirement, Leslie believes his ongoing clean bill […]

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“No more promising the moon on a stick – those days are over” UK transport secretary Heidi Alexander has binned off a £1 billion promise to improve ‘the worst A-road in the country’. This 16-mile expanse of the A12 between Chelmsford and Colchester is an infamous section of motorway amongst drivers, so much so that […]

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“It is persistent and crucially – unpredictable,” says the Intelligence and Security Committee The UK parliament’s intelligence watchdog has found that Iranian threats on our shores have risen “significantly”. In a new report from the Intelligence and Security Committee, it’s been revealed that 15 Iran-backed murder or kidnap attempts on British targets unfolded between the […]

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Nobody was killed thankfully Thirty-one workers were caught in a Los Angeles industrial tunnel collapse yesterday (July 9). The partial damage occurred five to six miles from the entry point, with local TV footage showing several workers being lifted out to safety. Another load on the opposite end of the collapse managed to scale a […]

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The end of an era The Coney Beach Amusement Park in Wales will cease operations this October, it’s been announced. First welcoming visitors in 1918, Coney Beach is believed to have been built as a way of entertaining US soldiers returning from the First World War – stealing its name from New York’s famous Coney […]

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Not one of them features R9 or Cristiano A poll made up of 2,000 football fans has determined the 20 best sides to ever grace the pitch. Per OLBG, Alex Ferguson’s treble-winning Manchester United team of the 1998/99 season rose to the very top of that list, which may surprise some readers. Even if this […]

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“It’s just horrible” The Bloore family from Doncaster has been ‘ripped to pieces’ by the freak death of their son Roan, who drowned in a paddling pool last month. At just 24 years of age, Roan seemingly passed out from heatstroke whilst emptying a pool his nephews and nieces had been swimming in. His body […]

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He speaks, we listen The king of money-saving hacks, Martin Lewis, has encouraged everyone born between 1986 and 2007 to immediately stick a quid into a LISA account. In the latest episode of his popular BBC Sounds podcast, the 53-year-old was targeting wannabe homeowners aged between 18 and 39 who are desperate to get on […]

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2,000 guys took part in a study A psychological study has demonstrated that 70% of blokes use humour to talk about health issues. Designed by male incontinence brand TENA Men, this survey revealed how 49% of 2,000 participants experiencing bladder leaks believed that cracking a joke helps to lighten the conversation. 39% of them claimed […]

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Statistically it kills two out of three people An 18-year-old Indian girl has tragically passed away from the ‘brain-swelling’ Nipah virus. Nipah, which has a 2 in 3 mortality rate amongst those who get infected, is carried by fruit bats and passed along to humans via droppings and saliva. It is of the same viral […]

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This guy cannot be intimidated US president Donald Trump once attempted to scare Vladimir Putin off from launching a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Per CNN, audio recordings taken at a 2024 fundraiser reveal Trump’s impotent brag in front of a private gathering, despite the Russian leader providing an ice-cold response at the time of their […]

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He sadly passed away at the age of 67 last week Michael Madsen’s death has officially been ruled as heart failure by a cardiologist. Best recognised for his collaborations with filmmaker Quentin Tarantino, the actor memorably played Mr Blonde in Reservoir Dogs; Budd in the Kill Bill duology, Joe Gage in The Hateful Eight, and […]

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He’d gotten away with it for close to 20 years Retired doctor Gregory Manson has been found guilty of unnecessarily conducting intimate exams on patients, and he’ll now serve seven years behind bars. The 56-year-old originally told Canterbury Crown Court jurors that his medical examinations were “not sexually motivated it all”, despite focussing on the […]

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The all-white dress code has been temporarily removed The Wimbledon Championships has made a special exception for this year’s tennis players in light of Diogo Jota’s death. In the early hours of Thursday, July 3, Liverpool FC and Portugal national team forward Jota was involved in a fatal road accident in Spain alongside his brother […]

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There are ways to combat it, especially in the summer months A bodily phenomenon known as the ‘swamp crotch’ could be a problem if you’re passing through airport security. Over on Reddit, a female traveller recently shared her story of being flagged down by the body scanners despite having no piercings or anything in her […]

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The president has a longstanding affiliation with mixed martial arts As part of America’s independence celebrations next year, Donald Trump is planning a UFC fight at the White House. The US president has been buddies with the mixed martial arts company’s CEO Dana White since the early 2000’s, when Trump volunteered his Trump Taj Mahal […]

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Round of applause for Scampi and Flounder Two same-sex Humboldt penguins are raising a chick that was rejected by its parents at Chester Zoo. Back in April, another pair named Wotsit and Peach had 10 of their eggs hatch, but Scampi and Flounder were forced to step in and look after one of them. The […]

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Liverpool FC forward lost his life aged 28 this week It’s been revealed by his physiotherapist that Premier League footballer Diogo Jota was heading for an England-bound ferry when he tragically died on the road. News of the 28-year-old’s tragic passing spread through the sporting world and beyond yesterday morning (July 3), just 10 days […]

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It had a magnitude recording of 5.5 Another so-called prophet has risen to steal Baba Vanga‘s thunder. MailOnline reported of a major earthquake striking Japan yesterday (July 3), two days before manga artist Ryo Tatsuki claimed a natural disaster would unfold in her graphic novel ‘The Future I Saw’. A magnitude reading of 5.5 was […]

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It’ll cost them £36 for a year’s subscription The BBC has introduced a paywall for American users. Those in the US must now shell out either $8.99 (£6.50) per month or $49.99 (£36) per year to access BBC News articles and stream the BBC News channel. Alternatively, there’s free usage still on offer, but this […]

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It can affect 1 in 100 patients The likes of Mounjaro, Ozempic and Wegovy are being associated with an inflamed pancreas. According to new figures from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), these weight-loss drugs could well be causing terrible side effects leading to death. There have been 181 cases of acute/chronic pancreatitis […]

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Ukraine, Russia, Israel, and Iran aren’t the only countries butting heads Months after the US sanctioned Pakistan’s development of far-reaching nuclear weapons, the South Asian country is allegedly increasing its efforts. Back at the start of 2025, Deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer claimed Pakistan was focussing on “sophisticated missile technology” that might eventually be […]

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Coming to a restaurant near you next week It’s been announced that fast food chain McDonald’s is launching an all-new twist on the classic Filet-O-Fish burger in the UK. 50 years on from its first appearance on these shores, burger-lovers can get their hands on a Double Filet-O-Fish from next Tuesday (July 1). To mark […]

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If you take home the Palme d’Or and Best Picture Oscar, there’s no argument. Bong Joon Ho’s Parasite is the greatest film of the century so far – according to a load of acclaimed directors, actors and writers, at least. For The New York Times (in collaboration with The Upshot), names such as Guillermo del […]

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The Dutchman also skipped its world premiere Reigning Formula One champion Max Verstappen reportedly refused to shoot a nightclub scene for Brad Pitt’s new racing blockbuster. Titled F1: The Movie – its working title of Apex should’ve stayed in our opinion – the film meshes together fictional characters (Damson Idris as Joshua Pearce and Pitt […]

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Carlo Acutis was beautified five years ago The delayed canonisation of the first millennial saint will finally go ahead on September 7, 2025. Announced by Pope Leo XIV, it’ll see the late Carlo Acutis get his saintly dues almost two decades since passing away from leukaemia aged just 15. Seven other sainthoods are being handed […]

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