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  • Vatican issues fresh update on Pope Francis as he nears two weeks in hospital

    Vatican issues fresh update on Pope Francis as he nears two weeks in hospital

    They have issued a statement. The Vatican has issued an update on the health of Pope Francis as he approaches two weeks in hospital. The 88-year-old continues to receive treatment at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital following a bout of bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia, with the Vatican reporting signs of improvement in his condition. According to the […]

    1 year ago

  • Police issue statement as Gene Hackman and wife found dead at home

    Police issue statement as Gene Hackman and wife found dead at home

    The pair were found at their home along with their dog. The police have issued a statement following the heartbreaking death of actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa. The 95-year-old was found along with his wife, 63, at their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Local police gave an interview just after midnight […]

    1 year ago

  • Feminist author says teens shouldn’t have sex until they’re engaged

    Feminist author says teens shouldn’t have sex until they’re engaged

    She has written a new book aimed at teenage girls Women should not have sex until they are engaged, a feminist author has said. Louise Perry claimed that casual sex, dating apps, pornography and the normalisation of sexual kinks are putting women at risk. The writer and podcaster told the Sunday Times that society would […]

    1 year ago

  • ‘Killing Me Softly’ singer Roberta Flack dies aged 88

    ‘Killing Me Softly’ singer Roberta Flack dies aged 88

    Her publicist confirmed she died peacefully surrounded by family Grammy-winning singer Roberta Flack, known for the hit Killing Me Softly, has died aged 88. The R&B legend was first catapulted to stardom in the early 1970s with tunes such as The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face. In her early 30s at the time, […]

    1 year ago

  • Mystery as man’s body found floating in reservoir with no belongings or car

    Mystery as man’s body found floating in reservoir with no belongings or car

    Police are appealing for help in identifying the man Police have launched an appeal after a mystery body was found floating in a remote Welsh reservoir with no belongings or any sign of a car. It is thought that the body of the man, which was found in the Claerwen Reservoir, Powys on Friday, 18 October 2024, […]

    1 year ago

  • Vaping is worse than smoking cigarettes according to new world first study

    Vaping is worse than smoking cigarettes according to new world first study

    The results will officially be released in March Researchers at Manchester Metropolitan University have been conducting a world first study into the long-term effects of vaping since 2023 and it is due to conclude at the end of March. While there are still a few more weeks left, the author of the study – which […]

    1 year ago

  • Chef working at Rick Stein’s restaurant found dead in staff accommodation

    Chef working at Rick Stein’s restaurant found dead in staff accommodation

    The ‘much-loved’ chef was found last week A chef working at Rick Stein’s restaurant The Cornish Arms has been found dead inside staff accommodation. The man, said to be in his 30s, died last Thursday, February 13. Police were called to a property at Grenville Road in Padstow at around 8pm following concern for welfare […]

    1 year ago

  • Lily Phillips says that she’s pregnant with first child

    Lily Phillips says that she’s pregnant with first child

    The controversial creator announced the news on social media OnlyFans creator Lily Phillips, who slept with 100 men in one day, has claimed she is pregnant with her first child. The announcement on her Instagram account came just hours after her former friend and fellow adult star Bonnie Blue sparked rumours that she was pregnant […]

    1 year ago

  • Neil deGrasse Tyson issues stark warning over ‘city-killer’ asteroid

    Neil deGrasse Tyson issues stark warning over ‘city-killer’ asteroid

    ‘Just sayin’ Earlier this year, asteroid ‘2024 YR4’ was given a 1.3 per cent chance of hitting Earth after it was spotted by a telescope in Chile last December. However, Nasa has now doubled the probability of the asteroid hitting Earth, meaning it now has a 2.3 per cent chance of impact. The date of […]

    1 year ago

  • Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa ‘set to quit’ after fan backlash

    Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa ‘set to quit’ after fan backlash

    Rating have dropped this series Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa is reportedly planning to leave the show after portraying the Time Lord for just two series. The 32-year-old took over the coveted role of the Doctor from Jodie Whittaker in 2023 but reports suggest he wants to move to the States, where he’s being eyed […]

    1 year ago

  • Carry On legend Julian Holloway has died

    Carry On legend Julian Holloway has died

    Carry On legend Julian Holloway has died aged 80. The actor was an icon of the Carry On film franchise, appearing in eight films between 1967 and 1976, including Carry On Camping and Carry On Up The Khyber as well as one of the Carry On Christmas TV specials. He had a brief romance with […]

    1 year ago

  • Heartbroken dad speaks out after four daughters shot dead by mum

    Heartbroken dad speaks out after four daughters shot dead by mum

    The fourth daughter died over the weekend The dad of two of the four girls shot and killed by their own mother in a murder-suicide in Ohio has spoke out. It comes after the fourth daughter died of her injuries over the weekend. Olivia Blackmer was seven years old when she and her three sisters […]

    1 year ago

  • Shakira rushed to hospital and forced to cancel concert

    Shakira rushed to hospital and forced to cancel concert

    She was due to perform in Lima Pop sensation Shakira has been rushed to hospital in Peru after experiencing ‘abdominal issues’ which forced her to cancel one of her concerts. The Illegal singer had been due to perform in Lima for the first time in over a decade. Shakira took to Instagram to announce the […]

    1 year ago

  • White House slammed for ‘vile’ and ‘offensive’ Valentine’s Day post

    White House slammed for ‘vile’ and ‘offensive’ Valentine’s Day post

    Followers were disgusted with the post. The White House has been slammed for a Valentine’s Day social media post that took aim at illegal immigrants. Both the official Instagram and X accounts posted a politically charged poem which read: “Roses are red, violets are blue, come here illegally and we will deport you.” The message, […]

    1 year ago

  • Netflix actress tragically found dead aged 24 as police investigate

    Netflix actress tragically found dead aged 24 as police investigate

    She was discovered by a friend. South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron has been found dead at their home aged 24. She was found by a friend who alerted the police on Sunday. Authorities are investigating her death but do not expect any foul play. The actress, who was a rising star, found fame on Netflix […]

    1 year ago

  • Scientists reveal the worst kind of pain that humans can feel

    Scientists reveal the worst kind of pain that humans can feel

    It is not what you think A study has revealed what the worst type of pain you could feel is and it is not what you think. It has long been thought that childbirth is the worst type of pain you could feel, after all you are pushing an entire human out of your body […]

    1 year ago

  • Jason Isaacs says he would like to play Hermione in Harry Potter reboot series

    Jason Isaacs says he would like to play Hermione in Harry Potter reboot series

    This would be an interesting casting. Harry Potter star Jason Isaacs has joked that he would like to play Hermione Granger in the reboot series which is due to commence filming later this year. The new spin-off TV series was announced last year based on all seven Harry Potter books written by JK Rowling. The […]

    1 year ago

  • Nasa reveals all the countries that could be hit by asteroid in 2032

    Nasa reveals all the countries that could be hit by asteroid in 2032

    The ‘risk corridor’ has been revealed. Nasa has revealed a list of possible countries that could be hit by an asteroid in 2032. The asteroid named 2024 YR4, which is believed to be around the size of Big Ben, currently has a one-in-43 (2.3 per cent) chance of hitting Earth in 2032. David Rankin, a […]

    1 year ago

  • Donald Trump says bringing back plastic straws is fine because sharks can eat them

    Donald Trump says bringing back plastic straws is fine because sharks can eat them

    I wonder what Attenborough would make to that statement? President Donald Trump has defended his decision to scrap paper straws and return to plastic, claiming it won’t harm the environment as sharks can eat them. The US signed an order reversing the Biden administration’s push away from single-use plastics in government facilities. Trump’s predecessor signed […]

    1 year ago

  • Kanye West’s Yeezy shop taken down after selling swastika t-shirts

    Kanye West’s Yeezy shop taken down after selling swastika t-shirts

    His latest controversial stunt Last night Kanye West started selling t-shirts with a swastika on them. They were the only item for sale on his website, however now the Yeezy website has been taken down. The ecommerce platform Shopify, which hosts many online shops and businesses, deactivated his site. They said in a statement: “All […]

    1 year ago

  • Footballer Devonte Aransibia has died aged 26

    Footballer Devonte Aransibia has died aged 26

    His family have set up a GoFundMe Former Norwich and Maidstone player Devonte Aransibia has died aged 26. Aransibia began his career with the Canaries and featured regularly for their youth team before leaving the club in 2018. He had a brief spell at Billericay Town before taking a break from the game. Upon his […]

    1 year ago

  • Dancing on Ice viewers disgusted after Stephen Mulhern makes ‘inappropriate joke’

    Dancing on Ice viewers disgusted after Stephen Mulhern makes ‘inappropriate joke’

    Some people were not happy with the presenter Fans have taken to social media to share their thoughts on a joke delivered by Stephen Mulhern on Dancing on Ice. The 47-year-old fronted Sunday night’s episode of the ITV show with co-host Holly Willoughby. The presenting duo introduced the remaining contestants ahead of their latest performances […]

    1 year ago

  • Four footballers killed after being struck by lightning

    Four footballers killed after being struck by lightning

    They were trying to shelter from the storm at the time of the incident Five people including four female footballers have been killed after being struck by lightning. According to The Mirror, the footballers were taking shelter from the storm under a nearby tree when the incident occurred. Another two female victims were rushed to […]

    1 year ago

  • Kendrick Lamar won’t be paid for controversial Super Bowl halftime show

    Kendrick Lamar won’t be paid for controversial Super Bowl halftime show

    His show divided opinion Kendrick Lamar divided opinion with his half-time show at the sold-out Super Bowl in New Orleans. Two-time defending Super Bowl champions Kansas City Chiefs and the National Football Conference champion Philadelphia Eagles came face to face but it was anything but a close affair as the Eagles stormed to victory. A […]

    1 year ago

  • Taylor Swift booed at Super Bowl and her reaction speaks volumes

    Taylor Swift booed at Super Bowl and her reaction speaks volumes

    She was supporting boyfriend Travis Kelce Taylor Swift was at the Super Bowl last night, cheering on her boyfriend Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end. It was a dismal night for Kelce, his quarter-back Patrick Mahomes and the rest of the Chiefs as the Philadelphia Eagles steam-rolled them to take victory 40-22. The […]

    1 year ago

  • Ticketmaster cancels thousands of Oasis tickets leaving fans devastated

    Ticketmaster cancels thousands of Oasis tickets leaving fans devastated

    Fans are fuming! Ticketmaster has cancelled thousands of Oasis tickets in an attempt to crackdown on bots and touts. However, some genuine fans say they have been left devastated after having their tickets wrongfully cancelled. Oasis announced their reunion tour last summer but many fans failed to get tickets to the shows set to take […]

    1 year ago

  • One third of people believe asexuality can be cured, study claims

    One third of people believe asexuality can be cured, study claims

    Researchers said they were not surprised by the findings More than one in three Britons believe asexuality can be ‘cured’ according to a new study. Asexual people, often known as ‘aces’ feel little, fluctuating or no sexual attraction. Over 28,000 people in England and Wales identify as asexual according to census data, which equates to […]

    1 year ago

  • Expert reveals maximum amount of time it’s fair to leave your dog home alone

    Expert reveals maximum amount of time it’s fair to leave your dog home alone

    They have given advice to office workers An award-winning dog trainer and behaviourist has spoken out against people who leave their dogs home alone, urging people to be ‘realistic’ about whether they can meet a dog’s needs. As more and more companies are bringing an end to flexible, working from home arrangements, people who acquired […]

    1 year ago

  • Sharon Osbourne shares heartbreaking health update on Ozzy ahead of farewell show

    Sharon Osbourne shares heartbreaking health update on Ozzy ahead of farewell show

    The show will raise funds for Cure Parkinson’s, the Birmingham Children’s Hospital and Acorn Children’s Hospice Sharon Osbourne has revealed her rock star husband Ozzy, who is suffering from Parkinson’s, can no longer walk. The 76-year-old music legend will bow out later this year with one final performance dubbed ‘the greatest heavy metal show ever’. […]

    1 year ago

  • ‘Zombie spiders’ infected by fungus found in Ireland

    ‘Zombie spiders’ infected by fungus found in Ireland

    Frightening! A novel fungus that turns its hosts into ‘zombies’ has been found in spiders in the White Father’s Caves between Cavan and Fermanagh. The fungus has also been identified in spiders located in several other cave systems across the island of Ireland, including in Down – where it was first discovered during the filming […]

    1 year ago

  • Richard Osman rushed to hospital for emergency surgery

    Richard Osman rushed to hospital for emergency surgery

    He said it had been ‘quite the week’ Richard Osman was rushed to hospital in London with what he referred to as ‘the worst pain ever’. The presenter, 54, revealed he had ‘quite the week’ after he ‘woke up in pain’ which he was later told by doctors was kidney stones. Osman confirmed he had […]

    1 year ago

  • Teenager killed in shark attack while swimming off popular tourist beach

    Teenager killed in shark attack while swimming off popular tourist beach

    There have been a number of shark attacks in recent weeks A teenager has been killed in a shark attack while swimming off a beach popular with tourists. Police were alerted to a ‘serious shark bite incident’ off the coast of Woorim Beach on Bribie Island, Queensland, Australia at around 4.45pm Monday local time (5.45am […]

    1 year ago

  • Donald Trump says he wants to ‘clean out’ Gaza

    Donald Trump says he wants to ‘clean out’ Gaza

    He told reporters of his plan on board Air Force One Donald Trump has urged Jordan and Egypt to take in approximately 1.9 million Palestinians as part of his plan to ‘clean out’ Gaza. The war between Israel and Hamas has been raging for 15 months, with millions of civilians caught up in the conflict. […]

    1 year ago

  • CIA says Covid was likely leaked from Chinese lab

    CIA says Covid was likely leaked from Chinese lab

    The CIA’s new director John Ratcliffe made the claim over the weekend The CIA announced on Saturday that the origin of the Covid outbreak was ‘more likely’ to have leaked from a Chinese lab than to have come from animals. A spokesperson said that a ‘research-related origin’ of the pandemic ‘is more likely than a […]

    1 year ago

  • Heartbroken mum who lost three sons to drugs calls for change

    Heartbroken mum who lost three sons to drugs calls for change

    She is mourning the loss of four sons, three died due to drugs A Cork mother is pleading with the government to take action after she lost three sons to drug addiction. Dillon Kavanagh, 30, from Gurranabraher in Cork city passed away on Thursday of a suspected overdose, just days after his 36-year-old brother Damien […]

    1 year ago

  • Elon Musk says German’s shouldn’t feel guilty about the past

    Elon Musk says German’s shouldn’t feel guilty about the past

    It comes days after his controversial salute at Trump’s inauguration Elon Musk has told the people of Germany to move on from their country’s past mistakes. His comments come after the 53-year-old was accused of sympathising with Nazis as he touched his heart then threw his arm out to the side at President Donald Trump’s […]

    1 year ago

  • Scientists reveal Jesus’ real name and say that it wasn’t Jesus at all

    Scientists reveal Jesus’ real name and say that it wasn’t Jesus at all

    We’ve been wrong all this time Scientists say that ‘Jesus Christ’ might not actually be the name of Christianity’s central figure. Scholars believe that ‘Jesus’ would have been known by a name in his own native language of Aramaic. The Aramaic language is nothing like our modern version, in fact ‘Jesus’ contains letters that weren’t […]

    1 year ago

  • Turkish Bonnie Blue arrested for attempting to sleep with 100 men

    Turkish Bonnie Blue arrested for attempting to sleep with 100 men

    She was arrested after announcing her plans An OnlyFans creator has been arrested in Turkey after announcing a controversial plan to sleep with 100 men in 24 hours. Azra Ay Vandan, who goes by Süt or Acnoctem online, and her husband were detained by officers just days after she revealed plans to break the Turkish […]

    1 year ago

  • Jim Carrey and Cameron Diaz say they want to make a sequel to The Mask

    Jim Carrey and Cameron Diaz say they want to make a sequel to The Mask

    What we’ve been waiting for Both Jim Carrey and Cameron Diaz have called for a sequel to be made of The Mask. The 1994 film, loosely based on the comic book series of the same name, created by Mike Richardson and further developed for Dark Horse Comics by Doug Mahnke and John Arcudi, was directed […]

    1 year ago

  • Wayne Rooney ‘in talks’ for new job weeks after Plymouth sacking

    Wayne Rooney ‘in talks’ for new job weeks after Plymouth sacking

    This would be a great move! Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney is tipped for an exciting return to football after leaving Plymouth Argyle. The 39-year-old parted ways with the Championship side last month after they slumped to the bottom of the table, four points from safety. It came less than a year after he was […]

    1 year ago

  • Brad Pitt responds after woman sent £700k to impersonator for cancer treatment

    Brad Pitt responds after woman sent £700k to impersonator for cancer treatment

    He has issued a statement The real Brad Pitt has issued a statement after a woman in France was tricked into sending £700k to a scammer impersonating the star. Pitt slammed the AI-assisted scammer who tricked the 53-year-old woman into thinking they were in love and that the actor needed money for cancer treatment after […]

    1 year ago

  • Highly dangerous new species of spider has been found

    Highly dangerous new species of spider has been found

    It’s been dubbed the ‘Big Boy’. A larger and deadlier species of funnel-web spider, dubbed the ‘Big Boy’, has been discovered by experts. Of course, the new species of the most venomous spider in the world was discovered in the Australian region of New South Wales by Australian Reptile Parks spider expert Kane Christensen in […]

    1 year ago

  • Princess of Wales says she’s now in remission from cancer

    Princess of Wales says she’s now in remission from cancer

    Breaking news. Britain’s Princess of Wales has revealed she’s now in remission from cancer. In a message posted on social media, she praised the care she received, saying: “I wanted to take the opportunity to say thank you to the Royal Marsden for looking after me so well during the past year. “My heartfelt thanks […]

    1 year ago

  • Liverpool reject enormous bid for Darwin Nunez

    Liverpool reject enormous bid for Darwin Nunez

    Should Liverpool have snapped their hand off? Liverpool have rejected an enormous bid for striker Darwin Nunez, according to reports. The Uruguay international has endured a difficult spell in Merseyside following his move from Benfica in 2022 and his future has become the centre of speculation. There were questions asked as to whether he could […]

    1 year ago

  • British-born child star killed in LA wildfires

    British-born child star killed in LA wildfires

    His mum confirmed the tragic news Former child star Rory Callum Sykes has died at the age of 32 in the terrible LA wildfires currently raging across California. Sykes was born in West Yorkshire, UK but raised in New South Wales, Australia where he lived an extraordinary life despite the challenges he was born with. […]

    1 year ago

  • Graham Norton reveals who will replace him on chat show next month

    Graham Norton reveals who will replace him on chat show next month

    The show will go on Graham Norton revealed last night that he would be taking a break from his self-titled chat show in Februaray and announced who would fill his shoes until his return. Norton has been hosting The Graham Norton Show for 32 seasons over an 18 year period. The 61-year-old is heading off […]

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