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29 out-of-this-world reactions to Katy Perry’s 11-minute round trip to space on Jeff Bezos’ rocket

What did you do on Monday? Katy Perry performed Louis Armstrong’s What a Wonderful World on board a Blue Origin rocket, 62 miles above Earth – crossing the boundary into actual space. As you do. Katy Perry lands safely and kisses the ground after Blue Origin space trip. She sang "What a Wonderful World" while […]

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Trump blames Zelensky for starting war after massive Russian attack

The US president said that you "don't start a war against someone 20 times your size" and hope people give you missiles.

When Mourinho ghosted Eto'o to get best out of him

Jose Mourinho reveals his inspired psychological tactics which helped Inter Milan win the Champions League in new BBC Sport documentary.

'McIlroy in the conversation to be Europe's greatest golfer'

Rory McIlroy's Masters win puts him in the pantheon of golfing greats and as the first European to complete the feat, in the conversation to be considered the continent's greatest ever, writes Iain Carter.

PSG's Doue, the teenager who is the talk of Europe

PSG teenager Desire Doue has gone from a false start to the talk of European football, says BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty.

'My eczema makes me feel trapped': Skin patients' agonising wait for NHS treatment

Patients with diseases such as eczema and acne are waiting up to two years for appointments.

Vets tell BBC they are under 'consistent pressure' to make money

Some tell the BBC they are encouraged to compete over the number of procedures they carry out on pets.

Afghan girls turn to low-paid carpet weaving after school ban

The BBC speaks to young women who are now working to support their families in one of few jobs they are allowed to do.

Sudan's siege city - BBC smuggles in phones to reveal hunger and fear

Rare accounts of life in el-Fasher - the last major city in Darfur controlled by the Sudanese army - on the second anniversary of the civil war.

If you want a metaphor for the Trump administration, you won’t find a better one than JD Vance attempting to lift this trophy

Ohio State’s football team didn’t have the best visit to the White House, despite having had the best season in 2024, when they won the College Football Playoff (CFP) trophy. The President forgot what team he was hosting, referring to Ohio’s star quarterback Will Howard as the Tennessee quarterback. President Trump welcomes Ohio State football […]

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DWP to 'spy' on pensioners' bank accounts as it cracks down on benefit fraud

The DWP is set to roll out a new policy that will see the bank accounts of thousands of low-income pensioners scrutinised in a bid to crack down on benefit overpayments

The Papers: Katy Perry in space and Birmingham bin strikes

A number of Tuesday's front pages reflect on Katy Perry becoming the first pop star to venture into space.

Met Office issues rare warning for millions of hay fever sufferers as pollen levels soar

The UK is set to see very high pollen levels in four regions of the country, according to the Met Office, but pollen count is set to be high across the majority of the UK

Iraq sandstorm leaves many with breathing problems

The sandstorm blanketed southern regions in an eerie, orange haze and shut down airports.

Harvard rejects White House demands, leading to $2bn funding freeze

The White House sent a sweeping list of requirements to the university last week, which it said were aimed at fighting antisemitism.

Mark Zuckerberg defends Meta in social media monopoly trial

The US government is seeking to break up Meta by forcing a spinoff of Instagram or WhatsApp.

Kate's 'very spiritual reconnection' in nature

Princess Kate has described how she feels a "very spiritual and very intense emotional reconnection" when surrounded by nature.

Big drop in plays staged by theatres over past decade

The number of plays and musicals staged by the UK's main subsidised theatres is down by almost a third.

Armed police and helicopter swarm Salford city estate as streets locked down

Armed officers and a police helicopter have swarmed a residential area of Salford tonight. Residents say "at least 30" officers have descended near the Pendleton part of the city

Pontins owner charged with corporate manslaughter after grandmother's death

Wendy Jones died in hospital about six months after being injured at Pontins Brean Sands, in Somerset.

What Trump really wants from Canada

Donald Trump's return to the White House has created flashpoints between the North American neighbours.

Supplies to be sent to Scunthorpe to keep British Steel blast furnaces going

The government says the Scunthorpe plant will receive raw materials from the US and Australia.

Biggest choice of low-deposit mortgages for 17 years

First-time buyers will welcome the greater choice although prices are still on the rise.

Coleen Campbell hauled from cell over hammer attack after ex-husband 'torture' plot

Coleen Campbell is currently serving a 13 year sentence for manslaughter in connection with the death of her ex-husband Thomas Campbell, but has been back in court for a hammer attack

Good cops, bad cops - how Trump's shifting tariff team kept world guessing

Competing voices from the White House fuelled uncertainty before the president announced a sweeping pause, experts say.

Manchester Arena families in 'disbelief' bomber was able to attack officers

Families of five of Hashem Abedi's victims tell the government he should not be allowed any privileges in prison, in a letter seen by the BBC.

'Birmingham rats have written off my Mercedes - the rubbish pile was as tall as me'

Council bosses have declared a major incident and warned it will take weeks to clear the streets of Birmingham after rubbish has mounted up amid five weeks of strike action

Harvard loses more than $2.2bn in government funds as it defies Trump

The US government has frozen more than $2.2bn (£1.67bn) in funding for Harvard university after defied demands made by the Trump administration to curb protests on campus.

Kate Middleton admits she's encountered 'spiritual' connection at UK holiday hotspot

Catherine, Princess of Wales, has long advocated the benefits of spending time in the natural world and previously told how nature became her family's "sanctuary" in the wake of her cancer diagnosis

Woman who married a river issues statement on health of relationship two years on

A wild swimmer married the River Avon, despite it being so polluted with sewage it leaves her and pals smelling of human poo, and says it is wedded bliss

Race against time to keep Scunthorpe steel furnaces alive as raw materials to be delivered today

The raw materials needed to keep the blast furnaces running at British Steel's Scunthorpe plant will be delivered to the site today, the government has confirmed.

Woman ‘sexually abused by Jesse Lingard’s grandad’ accused star of hiding 'dark secret'

Kenneth Lingard, the grandfather of ex-Manchester United star Jesse, is on trial for a string of child sex offences relating to one woman who claims she was repeatedly abused for more than 10 years

OAP in birthday suit leaves £100k trail of destruction after tripping on monkey dust

Walter Harrison, who has a lengthy criminal record, was jailed for four and half years after going on a drug-fuelled rampage while naked which ended in him setting his own gaff on fire

Trump blames Zelenskyy for starting Ukraine war - a day after dozens killed in Russian missile strikes

Donald Trump has questioned Volodymyr Zelenskyy's competence and suggested Ukraine started the war against Russia which is "20 times" its size.

Birmingham bin strike to continue as workers 'overwhelmingly' reject deal

The month-long walkout has seen bin bags and fly-tipped rubbish piled high on Birmingham's streets.

Shed heaven: Meet the ‘sheddies’ with everything from pubs to Roman temples in their gardens

He’s the man with the keys to Britain’s most glamorous sheds. Now Andrew Wilcox – founder of the Cuprinol Shed of the Year competition – reveals his ultimate garden hidey-holes

Newcastle boss Howe recovering from pneumonia

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe thanks fans for their "messages and warm wishes" after the club announced he is recovering in hospital having being diagnosed with pneumonia.

Dear Jobs Guru: ‘If I accept a summer job, can I still change my mind for something better?’

Student Steven was thinking of accepting a three-month summer placement, but now he’s got an interview for something more exciting. Our Jobs Guru James Innes is here with some much-needed advice…

How much vital UK infrastructure does China own?

BBC Verify looks at what we know about the extent of Chinese investment in the UK economy.

HBO confirms more cast members for Harry Potter series - including Snape and Hagrid

Paapa Essiedu will portray Severus Snape, while Paul Whitehouse has been cast as Argus Filch.

UK announces £120m aid package for Sudan - as Lammy warns 'much of the world continues to look away'

The UK will announce a £120m aid package for Sudan at a conference in London to mark the two-year anniversary of the conflict in the African country.

Ex-MP Craig Williams among 15 charged with betting offences

The investigation was launched last year following bets placed on the timing of the 2024 general election.

30 of the all-time funniest and most epic photoshop trolls from the legendary photo editing guru James Fridman

In a world in which there are fewer and fewer reasons to stay on Twitter – or, more accurately, one Elon Musk-shaped reason why you’d really rather not – it’s good to know that some things on the hellsite remain reassuringly wonderful. And when we say ‘some things’ what we really mean is one person, […]

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Watch from launch to landing: The Blue Origin voyage into space

The flight, carrying celebrities like Katy Perry and Gayle King, reached a height of about 60 miles (96.6km) above Earth.

23 of the funniest and most bizarre headlines made famous by ‘Mental Headlines’ over on Twitter

There are headlines and then there are headlines, and then there are those headlines that make it into the ‘Mental Headelines’ hall of fame over on Twitter. Unfortunately for fans of this sort of thing, the ‘Mental Headlines’ Twitter account appears to have gone to the sub-editor’s office in the sky. But these 23 have […]

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Simply 23 of all our all-time favourite funny signs to make your day better

There are good signs and there are bad signs, and then there are funny signs, and here are 23 of the very best to take your mind off everything else going on right now. 1. ‘I mean really’ (via) 2. ‘Proceed with caution’ (via) 3. ‘The mythical cord’ (via) 4. ‘Be patient’ (via) 5. ‘I’m […]

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Thick black clouds of smoke billow through sky as emergency services swarm in

Emergency crews have rushed to the site in Basildon, Essex, where a huge fire has broken out at an industrial unit. Thick, black plumes of smoke can be seen for miles around

This hilariously awkward moment when Big Zuu recalled meeting Naga Munchetty just went viral again and it’s simply wonderful

Here’s a rather lovely breakfast TV moment which appears to have totally passed us by first time round. It went viral again on Twitter after someone put out this request. What Black British moment or chaos lives in your head rent free? — feven – ፈቨን (@missfeven) April 27, 2024 Although the tweet’s from last […]

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Marko has 'great concern' over Verstappen future

Red Bull motorsport adviser Helmut Marko says he has "great concern" about Max Verstappen's future with the team.

‘What’s a life hack you swear by that almost no one knows?’ – 21 awfully British tips and tricks

Life hacks are ten-a-penny on the internet: millions of small ideas intended to make a big difference to your life. But how about life hacks specifically aimed at improving your day-to-day experience of living in the UK? They’ve been discussing this on the AskUK subreddit after user GainsAndPastries posed this question: ‘What’s a life hack […]

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Katy Perry floats in space as part of star-studded all-female Blue Origin mission

Katy Perry has blasted off to space along with five other women in the first all-female space crew in over sixty years. 

Lad's rollercoaster snap ruined as psycho pigeon headbutts him at 60mph and ricochets

Logan James was riding the Velocity rollercoaster at Flamingo Land in North Yorkshire when the bird emerged from nowhere and slammed into his head at a rate of knots

The 'new reality' where millions holiday every summer

'Tropical nights' might sound like a beach-side party, or a refreshing cocktail, but the reality is less entertaining.

Men have been sharing what they learnt about women when they got a girlfriend – 19 bros whose minds were blown

It’s often said that men are simple creatures, which may explain why there are so many things they find puzzling or surprising about women. They quickly learn though. Usually when they get a girlfriend and the day-to-day realities of their partner’s lives start to play out. But what can other men learn from these experiences? […]

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Trump’s been boasting about his cognitive test results and it sent this fabulous takedown viral once again and it’s a top-tier roast

Donald Trump’s been wanging on about what a fine mental and physical specimen he is after apparently taking a five-hour brain and body check-up. Trump on his annual physical: “I felt I was in very good shape. Good heart. A good soul. Very good soul… took a cognitive test. I don’t know what to tell […]

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Now, that’s what we call an entrance! Watch this Economics lecturer break his students’ hearts in style

Professor Matthew Pittman of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville knows how to make a point – and an entrance. Watch how he took it right up to the wire when his Economics class almost got to take advantage of the lecturer lateness rule to get an early dart. @utk.socialmedia Replying to @katie davoud Well… so […]

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This Disney-adjacent am-dram from Brazil has both feet firmly in the ‘so bad it’s good’ camp

We didn’t realise we needed some Brazilian knock-off Disney in our lives, but since watching this tiny snippet of a play called Encantados S.A. (Enchanted S.A.), we really want to see the full performance. Went to a kids play with knock off disney characters and Smoking Olaf was the one that killed me by u/hail_alaska […]

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Massive cliff collapses as 2,000 tonnes of rock plummet next to luxury development

The cliff face at Whipsiderry Beach, near Newquay in Cornwall, which has been subject to multiple protests against the construction of new homes on top of it, has partially collapsed

Turns out this cop picked a fight with the wrong person and it’s both a highly disturbing and supremely satisfying watch

A TikTok video apparently showing a cop pick on the wrong person has gone wildly viral because it’s deeply disconcerting but most of all supremely satisfying watch. It starts out as an inquiry about alleged flytipping and escalates into something more worrying than that. But there’s only one person humiliated at the end of it […]

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Holocaust survivor warns people to 'guard against' repeat of atrocity 80 years after liberation of Bergen-Belsen

A Holocaust survivor has said it is “up to us to guard against” a repetition of the Second World War atrocity 80 years after the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp was liberated.

Nigel Farage wants a DOGE-style body for every county council – 14 votes of no confidence

It’s no secret that the MP for Clacton-on-Sea appears to have far more interest in what’s happening in the US than in his own constituency. It’s Nigel Farage, in case you’ve forgotten – because he seems to have done. Yet Farage’s American dream has gone slightly off the rails after Donald Trump’s most generous campaign […]

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Mum's daughter has meltdown in Sainsbury's – then is floored by stranger's reaction

Jessica, four, is non-verbal and often uses a special pram, and was in Sainsbury's in Morecambe when she started to have a meltdown after being told 'no' by her mum

A troll accused ‘libtard comedians’ of only making religious jokes about Christians and it sent Dara Ó Briain’s god-tier response wildly viral

So it all started when a troll accused comedian Dan Hentschel – you might remember him for the phenomenon of ‘quiet quitting’ relationships which he sent viral a little while back – of only making religious jokes about Christians. Not just him but all ‘ever hack libtard “comedian” by all accounts. I’m sure Dan is […]

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Are you feeling thirty? 16 marvellous memes made for millennials

Does it ever get to you how young everyone is? Do you, as a millennial, have probably the greatest ideas ever, if only someone would implement them? You are not alone. Welcome to millennial heaven. The folks over at AF Media have been running the I Am Thirty AF Instagram account for as long as […]

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Donald Trump’s response to the latest Russian atrocity in Ukraine starts off horrific and ends up even worse – 17 appalled responses

There were unimaginably awful scenes in Ukraine at the weekend when a Russian ballistic missile attack on the Ukrainian city of Sumy killed at least 34 people and injured more than 100. The devastation wrought on people going to church for Palm Sunday was the most attack on civilians this year, two missiles landing a […]

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Major greetings card retailer looks to shut more shops ahead of two store closures

Despite the major gift card retailer overturning a profit earlier this week, several Clintons shops may be set to close after the company posted a warning about labour tax hikes

Donald Trump’s Education Secretary kept referring to A.I. as “A.1.”, like the steak sauce – 16 very well done takedowns

Linda McMahon, the current Secretary of Education in the US, has a well-documented history in the world of wrestling as the business partner and wife of WWF’s Vince McMahon. In her new capacity in the purely merit-based* Trump Cabinet, she was one of the guests at the ASU+GSV Education Summit, named ‘AI Revolution’, where she […]

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This ‘Maga Mom’ had advice on ‘How to win an argument with the left’, but it really wasn’t the flex she seemed to think

We cross now to the world of Maga vlogger @unlucky_keeks, or just Keeks to her friends – who took to TikTok with some advice for her fellow Republicans. @unlucky_keeks #politicstiktok #politics #debate ♬ original sound – Keeks ❤️ “Liberals are usually college-educated – typically. At least Democrats …Liberals might just be off their meds, but […]

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UK pensioners can claim up to £5,740 a year from DWP by following a 6-month rule

If you are State Pension age and need care or supervision because of a disability or illness you could be eligible for up to £5,740 a year from the DWP as part of the Attendance Allowance

There was only ever going to be one perfect reaction to Cheryl Hines being snubbed by Donald Trump

There was a star-studded audience at the UFC 314 event at the Laseya Center in Miami, Florida, on Saturday, most notably Zac Efron, Barstool Sports founder and notorious Trump licker Dave Portnoy, Elon Musk with Lil X, and – obviously – Donald Trump and his entourage. Elon’s human shield is back….and what kind of idiot […]

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UK weather forecast: -6C Arctic ice bomb to freeze nation within days as sunny spell ends

The UK has been basking in a glorious sunny spell in recent weeks but that is all about to change with a huge Arctic ice bomb set to smash into the nation, sending temperatures plummeting to as low as minus 6C

Brits could soon be plagued by swarms of deadly Asian hornets as weather warms

The warm start to spring has led to the 25mm-long yellow-legged hornets, which can kill 90,000 pollinating insects in just one season, to successfully breed and surge in numbers

Key PIP changes you must report to DWP or risk losing your benefits

Guidance has been issued on all the changes that must be reported by people who get PIP payments from the Government or they risk the Department for Work and Pensions stopping payments

Drivers face £1,000 fine and points if they don't tell DVLA about these changes

It is thought a large number of drivers are unaware of the legal requirements and may be hit with fines and even points if they do not inform the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency

Nearly half of Brits have financial 'FOMO' as they compare their money habits with friends

Nearly half of Brits experience financial FOMO, fearing they're missing out on key opportunities to make their money work harder. An expert shares five key ways you can boost your finances.

Mum, 20, left covered in blood after being ambushed in ‘pole attack’

WARNING - GRAPHIC IMAGES: Tiffany Campbell, 20, was brutally attacked in the early hours of Saturday morning in Dalkeith, Scotland and thought she'd never see her kids again

Steel, China, and the MP Refused Entry to Hong Kong

Lib Dem Wera Hobhouse is in the studio.

Woman killed in Crawley Leisure Park horror as car crashes into family

The woman, aged 25, was pinned under the BMW as it mounted the curb and struck a family of three who were outside the Crawley Leisure Park in Crawley, West Sussex

Man killed in Worksop gas blast horror as '5 houses hit' after locals heard 'almighty bang'

The terrifying incident happened in Worksop on Saturday evening as one witness said she was absolutely 'petrified' after hearing the blast while she was in her garden

People are very much here for Jon Stewart pointing out the awkward truth about chapter 9 of Donald Trump’s The Art of the Deal

We’re all familar by now with the Art of the Deal, Donald Trump’s bestseller, which he didn’t actually write, and which is often bandied about when his followers want people to think he’s using a genius strategy, rather than – for example – tanking the world’s stock markets because he doesn’t understand tariffs. Sure, Trump […]

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Trump's Tariffs... Chaos or a cunning plan?

People were getting ‘yippy’ according to the president…

How did one of Britain's most shocking paedophile rings get away with it for so long?

Could a head lice infestation have led to the unravelling of a child rape gang that inflicted unspeakable horror?

Everything you need to know about Harvey Weinstein's retrial – and why he still won't be released from prison

Seven years after allegations against him first emerged online, Harvey Weinstein is back in court.

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