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Multimillion-pound push to transform 'broken' UK military is a 'fiasco'
A multimillion-pound push by the defence secretary to transform how the UK rearms and fights is a "fiasco", with too much focus on changing structures instead of preparing for war, according to interviews and conversations with a dozen defence sources.
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Farage 'leading culture war' with Kanye comments, Harriet Harman says
Former deputy Labour leader Harriet Harman has accused Nigel Farage of "leading a culture war" after his response to the government's decision to bar Kanye West from the UK.
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California Schemin': The true story of the Scottish rappers who fooled the industry
The tale of Silibil'n'Brains is the true story of a great lie.
Showbiz
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California Schemin': The true story of the Scottish rappers who fooled the industry
The tale of Silibil'n'Brains is the true story of a great lie.
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs case back in court - as lawyers appeal conviction
Lawyers for Sean "Diddy" Combs have returned to the courtroom to argue his sentence was too harsh, and have called for his conviction to be overturned.
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'Ketamine Queen' Jasveen Sangha jailed for 15 years over death of Matthew Perry
A woman known as the "Ketamine Queen", who supplied the fatal dose of the drug that killed actor Matthew Perry, has been sentenced to 15 years in jail.
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The final Great Celebrity Bake Off episode has been pulled - as it features sacked BBC host Scott Mills
The final episode of The Great Celebrity Bake Off For Stand Up To Cancer has been cancelled over allegations made against Scott Mills.
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BBC breached editorial standards over BAFTAs racial slur, investigation finds
The inclusion of a racial slur during the broadcast of the BAFTAs was a breach of the BBC's editorial standards, a review has found.
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Multimillion-pound push to transform 'broken' UK military is a 'fiasco'
A multimillion-pound push by the defence secretary to transform how the UK rearms and fights is a "fiasco", with too much focus on changing structures instead of preparing for war, according to interviews and conversations with a dozen defence sources.
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Three Russian submarines targeted UK cables, defence secretary says
Three Russian submarines were detected by the UK in the North Atlantic loitering over critical undersea cables, the defence secretary said.
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Child dies after suspected dog attack in Redcar, police say
A child has died after being bitten by a dog, police said.
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Farage 'leading culture war' with Kanye comments, Harriet Harman says
Former deputy Labour leader Harriet Harman has accused Nigel Farage of "leading a culture war" after his response to the government's decision to bar Kanye West from the UK.
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More specialist police patrols for vulnerable communities after high-profile attacks
Extra specialist police officers will be deployed to protect vulnerable communities across the UK in the wake of recent high-profile attacks on Muslim and Jewish communities.
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More than half of the UK sees US as a negative force because of the Iran war, poll finds
Public opinion in the UK has turned dramatically against the United States in the wake of president Donald Trump's war in Iran, a new poll has revealed.
World News
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Trump hits out at NATO after meeting alliance chief
Donald Trump has repeated his criticism of NATO after holding talks with the alliance's secretary general in Washington.
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Diesel and jet fuel shortages for some time, IMF warns
The world will experience diesel and jet fuel shortages "for some time" because of the war in Iran, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
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Inside the secretive country run by a military leader with a cult following
Few heads of state command a cult following like the young world leader and military ruler of Burkina Faso, President Ibrahim Traoré.
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British man in court for leading fighters in Somalia-based Islamist terror group
A British man has appeared in court accused of fighting as a platoon leader for Somalia-based Islamist terrorist group Al Shabaab.
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Irish army called in to remove fuel depot blockades
The Irish government has asked the army to help remove vehicles blocking fuel depots as protests entered a third day.
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Politics
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Farage 'leading culture war' with Kanye comments, Harriet Harman says
Former deputy Labour leader Harriet Harman has accused Nigel Farage of "leading a culture war" after his response to the government's decision to bar Kanye West from the UK.
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Multimillion-pound push to transform 'broken' UK military is a 'fiasco'
A multimillion-pound push by the defence secretary to transform how the UK rearms and fights is a "fiasco", with too much focus on changing structures instead of preparing for war, according to interviews and conversations with a dozen defence sources.
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Three Russian submarines targeted UK cables, defence secretary says
Three Russian submarines were detected by the UK in the North Atlantic loitering over critical undersea cables, the defence secretary said.
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Jeremy Hunt: Let mums with cancer delay maternity leave
Sir Jeremy Hunt has called on ministers to change the law around maternity leave so that it can be delayed for those recently diagnosed with cancer.
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2026 Scottish parliament election: Key challenges next Holyrood government will face
In just a few weeks' time, voters will go to the polls to cast their ballot in the 2026 Scottish parliament election.
Weird News
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Jonathan, the giant tortoise, the world's oldest living land animal 'is alive' after getting caught up in alleged crypto scam
A giant Seychelles tortoise, believed to be the world’s oldest living land animal, is alive and well after claims he had died turned out to be part of an alleged crypto scam.
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Barbie event issues refunds after comparison with infamous Glasgow convention
The organiser of a Barbie event in Florida is issuing refunds after photos from attendees drew mockery on social media – and a very unflattering comparison.
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Masked fan unplugs VAR monitor during German football match
A masked fan unplugged a VAR monitor during a German second division football match.
Tech News
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Man jailed after grooming 14-year-old girl on Roblox gaming app
A man has been sentenced to 28 months in prison after grooming a 14-year-old girl on the gaming platform Roblox.
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The photo that left people so aghast they thought it was AI
The RSPCA has been forced to deny a photo of dozens of dogs crammed into a living room was AI-generated.
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New treatment offers 'hope' for children with rare and aggressive cancers
A new cancer trial, which aims to train the immune systems of children and young people to fight the disease, offers a "real sense of hope", according to the chief executive of a company funding it.
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Jeremy Hunt: Let mums with cancer delay maternity leave
Sir Jeremy Hunt has called on ministers to change the law around maternity leave so that it can be delayed for those recently diagnosed with cancer.
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Farage 'leading culture war' with Kanye comments, Harriet Harman says
Former deputy Labour leader Harriet Harman has accused Nigel Farage of "leading a culture war" after his response to the government's decision to bar Kanye West from the UK.
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Oil prices fall sharply after Trump announces two-week Iran war ceasefire
Oil prices have fallen sharply and stock markets have soared on news of a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran.
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Melania Trump says claims linking her to Epstein 'need to stop' in rare White House address
Melania Trump says she "never had a relationship" with the disgraced paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
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Man jailed after grooming 14-year-old girl on Roblox gaming app
A man has been sentenced to 28 months in prison after grooming a 14-year-old girl on the gaming platform Roblox.
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Trump hits out at NATO after meeting alliance chief
Donald Trump has repeated his criticism of NATO after holding talks with the alliance's secretary general in Washington.





