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The Secret Service ‘failed to implement security measures’ that could have prevented the assassination attempt, a new report states
The Secret Service ‘failed to implement security measures’ that could have prevented the assassination attempt, a new report states ...
Watch: Eleventh Night bonfires lit across Northern Ireland
Watch a compilation of beacon bonfires being set alight across Belfast as communities mark the Eleventh Night. Footage captures towering bonfires in areas such as Meridi Street, off the Donegall Road, ...
Producer of The Office regrets jokes made by Ricky Gervais about his disability
The Office producer Ash Atalla has admitted that in recent years, he’s questioned whether it was right for him to have had Ricky Gervais make jokes about his disability. At such a critical moment in ...
Ex-BBC correspondent in Africa says first reaction to Live Aid was ‘real anger’
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‘Stop the excuses’ and recognise state of Palestine, SNP tells UK government
The SNP has called on the UK Government to “stop the excuses” and follow other European countries in recognising the state of ...
When will the heatwave end? UK weather forecast to change over next few days
As the UK indulges in a balmy weekend of barbecues and paddling pools, there may seem no end to the current third heatwave of the year. But forecasters are suggesting that the weather could soon shift ...
Temperatures to dip slightly as UK passes peak of third heatwave this summer
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Tour de France Stage 9 preview: Route today as sprinters head for ‘Cavendish City’
Stage 8, 171km from Saint-Meen-le-Grand - the birthplace of three-time Tour winner Louison Bobet - was always heading for a battle among the fast men, and it was the Italian who surfed the wheels best ...
Proud of the boys – George Ford hails England’s attitude
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Peter Mandelson says Trump should expect ‘warm reception’ on full state visit to UK later this year
Peter Mandelson says Donald Trump should expect a “warm reception” when he visits Britain for his second state visit later this year. The UK’s ambassador in Washington said the US president “loves ...
Meet the Instagram influencer at Wimbledon who posts fashion content. She’s entirely AI-generated
Another popular AI influencer is Aitana Lopez, a 25-year-old virtual model created in 2023 by the Spanish company The Clueless. Lopez’s Instagram bio claims that she’s the “1st AI influencer created,” ...
Trump rips MAGA ‘boys’ and ‘gals’ in epic Epstein-gate rant: ‘Let Pam Bondi do her job’
President Donald Trump took to Truth Social on Saturday evening to defend his Attorney General Pam Bondi after major figures within the MAGA movement attacked her following the decision not to release ...