It was not a comet It might be 66 million years since dinosaurs walked the earth, but the prehistoric creatures continue to fascinate us all. Scientists think they have finally found where the object that caused their demise came from. The mass extinction event came about when a rare type of asteroid collided with Earth […]

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Five people have been charged A doctor who has been charged in connection with Matthew Perry’s death reportedly sent a twisted text about the late actor before he died. Perry died last October after taking ketamine, losing consciousness and drowning in his hot tub. Yesterday, it was revealed that a number of arrests had been […]

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The plane crashed into a gated community The black box recording from the Brazilian flight that crashed last week, killing all 62 on board, has been recovered, revealing the last words of the co-pilot. The jet came down near Sao Paulo, southern Brazil resulting in a huge fireball that could be seen several miles away. […]

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‘It hurt me a lot’ Olympic gold medallist Imane Khelif has spoken for the first time since referencing Elon Musk and JK Rowling in a cyberbullying lawsuit over comments made about her gender. Khelif and Taiwan boxer Lin Yu-ting were at the centre of a ‘gender row’ controversy at the Paris 2024 Olympics after both […]

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The Premier League returns tonight! The opening game of the Premier League 2024/25 season kicks off tonight as Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United host Marco Silva’s Fulham at 8pm. United have spent well in the summer. However, they have already suffered an injury blow as new signing, Leny Yoro, got injured during pre-season and will […]

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They shut it down straight away VAR has been the centre of debate since it was introduced to the Premier League five years ago. Though bosses have often called for change and updates to the way VAR works, there was one addition referees wanted to bring in this year that was shot down instantly by […]

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His research has pointed to a specific cause A doctor has revealed the reason why ‘every new patient’ at his cancer clinic is under the age of 45. Oncologist, Dr Nicholas DeVito from Duke University in North Carolina, US, says the demographic of his patients has shifted in recent years. DeVito believes the one factor […]

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Perry died last October Multiple arrests have been made in connection with the death of Matthew Perry, according to TMZ. Law enforcement sources told the publication that multiple law enforcement agencies have executed search warrants and seized computers, phones and other electronic devices to determine who supplied Perry with the ketamine that caused him to […]

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There are some massive prizes to be won McDonald’s Monopoly game returns to restaurants nationwide on September 4th and today the fast-food chain has announced a host of huge prizes that will be up for grabs. Following the news that the Monopoly game promotion will return to all McDonald’s restaurants on Wednesday 4th September, under license from […]

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It is making a comeback! The BBC are set to revive one of its game-changing shows from the 90s in what is set to be a real blast from the past for fans of the beloved series. ‘Walking With Dinosaurs’ which first aired 25 years ago is tipped for a return to UK TV screens […]

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Disney’s arguments have been labelled ‘preposterous’ Disney World has argued that a man cannot sue for the death of his wife because of terms he signed up to in a free trial of Disney+. Jeffrey Piccolo’s wife died in 2023 from a severe allergic reaction after eating at a restaurant at the theme park. Piccolo […]

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The new variant spreads more easily The World Health Organisation has declared Mpox a global emergency after a new strain has spread across Africa at an alarming rate. The number of cases reported so far this year has already exceeded last year’s total, with more than 15,600 cases and 537 deaths recorded according to the […]

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He’s looking to revive his career Kalvin Phillips is set to sign for Ipswich Town on loan from Manchester City. Fabrizio Romano reported this morning that the deal was done, pending Phillips medical going according to plan. 🚨🚜 Kalvin Phillips to Ipswich Town, here we go! Deal sealed between clubs as Phillips’ set for medical […]

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He was reportedly rushed to hospital last night The father of Spanish wonderkid Lamine Yamal has been rushed to hospital after being stabbed in a car park last night, according to reports. 35-year-old Mounir Nasraoui was in the Spanish town of Mataro when the incident occurred around 9.10pm local time. According to Spanish outlet La […]

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The good weather has come to an end The Met Office has put out a stark warning to UK households as storms are forecast for the next few days. Like all good things, the heatwave and sunny weather are set to come to an end later this week as thunder and lightning is set to […]

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This would be quite the career change With the news that breakdancing has been dropped from the Olympics in Los Angeles 2028, questions have been asked about what is next for viral B-Girl Raygun. The Australian whose real name is Rachael Gunn, spoke about the decision to axe the sport for the next Olympics saying […]

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It’s not the Theatre of Dreams for everyone! As the return of the Premier League draws near, fans are preparing and planning their away trips around the country to support their favourite team. While some will be looking forward to travelling to some of the league’s more iconic and historic stadiums for the first time, […]

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‘We’re working towards equal opportunities, not just equal pay’ Though the Olympics are over for another four years, attention has turned to the new sports that have been added to the programme for Los Angeles 2028. Though many of the additional sports such as flag football and baseball are predominantly played by the host nation […]

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‘She was up against it’ The family of Australian breakdancer Raygun have slammed Olympic judges after she scored zero in all three rounds of heats. Raygun whose real name is Rachael Gunn went viral for her unique performance on Friday 9 August at the Paris Olympics. The 36-year-old’s routine consisted of moves such as the […]

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Life on Mars? Scientists have discovered a reservoir of liquid water on Mars, deep in the rocky outer crust of the planet. Scientists made the discovery following new analysis of data from Nasa’s Mars Insight Lander which touched down on the Red Planet back in 2018. The lander, which was carrying a seismometer, recorded four […]

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The decision has divided opinion Italian sprinter Valentina Petrillo is set to become the first openly transgender athlete to compete at the Paralympic Games. The 50-year-old sprinter has been selected to represent Italy in the women’s T12 classification for athletes with visual impairments. Before transitioning in 2019 Petrillo won 11 national titles in the men’s […]

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He was only 55 The inquest into the death of cricket legend Graham Thorpe has been opened and adjourned at Woking Coroners Court. The brief hearing held on Tuesday revealed Thorpe died after being struck by a train on 4 August. Thorpe’s wife Amanda revealed yesterday that the former England international took his own life […]

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Do you fancy your chances? A quarter of Brits think they could qualify for the next Olympics if they started training today. According to data collected by YouGov, the British public fancy their chances at shooting in particular, helped in part by the viral image of the casual Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikec. His baggy clothes, […]

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It divided opinion Raygun, the Olympic breakdancer who went viral, has slammed the decision to axe the event from the Los Angeles Games in 2028. The Paris Olympics was the first time breaking was included in the Olympic programme, but it has been confirmed the appearance was fleeting. Raygun whose real name is Rachael Gunn […]

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Not everyone enjoyed it Tom Cruise’s highly anticipated appearance at the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics has drawn the same complaint from viewers. After two weeks of phenomenal athleticism, punctuated by the odd viral moment and controversy, the Paris Games drew to a close last night at a packed Stade de France. As is […]

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He is one of 466 people who have been formally charged A 12-year-old boy has become the youngest person to be charged over the riots that broke out in Southport following the killing of three young girls. The youth, who cannot be named due to his age, was charged with violent disorder on July 30. […]

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She always looks so good! Global icon Cher has enjoyed longevity in the music industry having spent over six decades racking up hits. Despite celebrating her 78th birthday earlier this year, the ‘Goddess of Pop’ who was behind such hits as ‘Believe’ and ‘If I Could Turn Back Time’ never seems to age. Cher has […]

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‘She is so powerful’ Sifan Hassan, the winner of the women’s marathon at the Olympics has been praised after defiantly wearing a hijab at her medal ceremony. The Dutch runner who had already picked up two bronze medals in the 5,000m and 10,000m races at this Olympics went on to win gold in the marathon […]

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He was only 55 Cricket legend Graham Thorpe’s wife Amanda has revealed the former England international took his own life. Thorpe passed away on August 5 aged 55 leaving behind his devastated wife and children. Speaking to The Times, Mrs Thorpe revealed that the cricketer had struggled with anxiety and depression for years. She said: […]

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One person described it as a scene from a ‘horror movie’ Americans are known for being patriotic but a video that went viral has left those outside of the US in shock as they realise just how patriotic they are. TikTok user Paulina shared a video to the video platform of customers in a restaurant […]

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He has spoken in detail about the situation Bradley Wiggins has given detailed insight into what led him to being declared bankrupt. The three-time Olympic gold medallist was declared bankrupt in June this year after years of financial struggles. Speaking on the WEDU podcast, Wiggins suggested his money troubles began during his racing career when […]

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The closing ceremony is in five hours time The Eiffel Tower was evacuated hours before the Olympic closing ceremony after a man was seen climbing up the Parisian landmark. The shirtless man was spotted scaling the 330m tower on Sunday afternoon prompting an evacuation of the area. Footage of the incident began circulating on social […]

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Team GB rose to the challenge Team GB have finished the Paris Olympics with 65 medals in total, smashing the target set by UK sport ahead of the games. They have taken home 14 golds, 22 silver and 29 bronze throughout the last 16 days of competition. Great Britain are the only nation to win […]

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It all ends today There are 13 medals to be won on day 16 and Team GB, having met their predicted count of 63 medals, are still in with a chance of picking up a few more. The marathon is currently underway with Calli Hauger-Thackery, Clara Evans and Rose Harvey in action, out of medal […]

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‘Don’t try and be clever’ A popular bar in Stockport has issued a warning to customers after making a discovery in the venue’s bathroom. This Godless Place on Bridge Street opened two years ago in the former Union Bank of Manchester building, utilising the old vaults and historic brick walls to create a unique atmosphere. […]

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‘I’m just so happy he is okay’ Missing Brit, Simon Robinson has contacted his sister to let her know he is safe following an intense two-week search in Thailand. The 27-year-old travelled to Thailand on July 22 but was reported missing after failing to return from the solo trip a week ago. He had informed […]

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It looks like it ‘went to war and back’ An Olympian has slammed the quality of the medals after noticing the deterioration of his bronze medal just a week after winning it. Nyjah Huston came third in the men’s street skateboard competition at the Paris Games, picking up his first Olympic medal. Japan’s Yuto Horigome […]

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The Serbian athlete got into difficulty The body of a CrossFit Games athlete who went missing during an event in Texas has been recovered. Serbian athlete, Lazar Dukic was competing at Marine Creek Lake in Fort Worth, Texas on Thursday when he disappeared beneath the water. Emergency services were called around 8am local time to […]

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It is unclear why the woman was in the area at that time A woman has died after getting trapped in an airport baggage carousel in Chicago. The Chicago Fire Department was called to the city’s O’Hare Airport at approximately 7.45am on Thursday to a report of a woman ‘pinned in machinery’. A 57-year-old woman […]

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He has yet to be questioned by police American rapper Travis Scott has been arrested in Paris after an alleged altercation with his bodyguard, local media has reported. Scott, whose real name is Jacques Bermon Webster, was detained by gendarmes at the George V Hotel in the 8th arrondissement according to French outlet Valeurs Actuelles. […]

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She had reportedly just flown back from Turkey Katie Price has been arrested at Heathrow Airport after failing to attend a court hearing relating to her bankruptcies. The former model was photographed on Thursday evening next to a police van after she returned to the UK and has been remanded in custody at a West […]

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Two men jailed for violent disorder A man who was bitten on the bum by a police dog during riots in Hartlepool has been jailed. Two men, Steven Mailen, 54, and Ryan Sheers, 29, were spotted ‘at the very forefront of the mob’ which targeted homes used by asylum seekers on Murray Street. The pair […]

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Motorists have been alerted to new scam Drivers are being warned over a car-park scam which involves fake QR codes being plastered over council-owned parking machines. The alarm was raised by Conwy Council in North Wales and follows reports that similar scams have been taking place in pubs and restaurants. The scammers are sticking their […]

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His crimes shocked the nation A leading British zoologist has been jailed for 10 years and five months in Australia after pleading guilty to sexually abusing dozens of dogs. Adam Britton, a crocodile expert, pleaded guilty to 56 charges relating to bestiality and animal cruelty. He also admitted to four counts of accessing child abuse […]

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Reddit users have shared their thoughts A concerned mum has taken to social media to ask for advice after her 10-year-old daughter refused to wear shorts unless she can shave her legs. The mother believes she is too young but has asked advice from other parents as to whether she should let her pick up […]

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It was a ‘terrible mistake’ An Olympic athlete who was arrested on suspicion of buying cocaine in Paris, has broken his silence on the ‘terrible mistake’ that led to his arrest. On Wednesday, French media outlet Europe 1 reported that Australian hockey player had allegedly been caught trying to purchase cocaine in the French capital. […]

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KJT starts her Olympic campaign Team GB ended day 12 on 49 medals, still fifth in the medal table after Matthew Hudson-Smith picked up silver in the 400m and there were more medals in the velodrome as Team GB have medalled in every event so far in the track cycling. There were athletes in action […]

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A dark backstory A set of identical triplets were separated at birth and brought up within 100 miles of each other as part of a twisted experiment. In July 1961, Robert Shafran, Edward Galland and David Kellman were born to a teen mum in New York before being put up for adoption. The trio were […]

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It has been six years since his brother died Paul Chuckle has paid tribute to his brother Barry, six years after the comedian passed away. The siblings were best known for their long-running show ChuckleVision which had been broadcast by the BBC between 1987 to 2009. The pair, whose real surname is Elliott also appeared […]

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He’s interested in the project Manchester United are still keen to secure PSG midfielder Manuel Ugarte and the 23-year-old has expressed an interest in moving to Old Trafford. Ugarte is said to be interested in the club’s long term project but there is still no agreement between the two clubs. According to Florian Plettenberg, the […]

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