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Mpox virus outbreak: Isle of Man prepares for outbreak as Asia’s first lethal new variant confirmed in Thailand
The public health emergency was declared by the WHO director general Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emailsContinue Reading
Researchers photograph ‘micro-monster’ organisms living in Loch Ness
Researchers are using new cutting-edge tools to better understand the ecosystem of Scotland’s most famous loch. The Loch Ness Centre has joined forces with academics based at the School of Engineering at the University of Aberdeen for a project they say is a significant step forward in a scientific explorationContinue Reading
Ed Sheeran stuns Romanian fans with surprise appearance from Hollywood actor
Ed Sheeran had a surprise in store for fans attending his concert in Romania on Saturday (24 August), as he invited a Hollywood star to join him onstage. The British singer-songwriter was accompanied by Thor actor Chris Hemsworth, who played the drums while Sheeran sang his hit single “Thinking OutContinue Reading
Larry the cat: Downing Street officials prepare plan for announcing death of feline
Downing Street officials are preparing a “media plan” to announce the eventual passing of Larry the cat, The Independent understands. Larry has become a widely loved fixture of Downing Street and is often seen outside the door to Number 10 during major political events and news broadcasts. The 17-year-old ‘chiefContinue Reading
Manuel Ugarte latest as ‘complication’ puts Man Utd transfer in doubt
Former England international Chris Waddle has been underwhelmed by Manchester United‘s transfer business in INEOS’ first summer in charge of recruitment. He isn’t convinced Erik ten Hag‘s latest signings will spark the improvement required of United this term. “It’s hard for Manchester United and probably hard for the fans. ForContinue Reading
Verstappen’s dad Jos reignites Horner feud with angry Dutch GP rant at Red Bull
Jos Verstappen, the father of Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, has risked reopening with feud with Christian Horner after claiming the team ignored his son’s warning about the car following a disappointing Dutch Grand Prix performance. The Dutch star could only finish second behind race winner Lando Norris, which isContinue Reading
Nadhim Zahawi compares Tory infighting in government to Game of Thrones
A former Conservative chancellor has accused his party of forming a “circular firing squad”, comparing it to infighting in the Game of Thrones. Nadhim Zahawi, who served briefly as chancellor in Boris Johnson’s cabinet, said members of his party still “want to tear chunks out of one another”, something heContinue Reading
Labour cronyism row escalates as Tories demand investigation into donor’s appointment to Treasury
The prime minister’s ethics adviser is being urged to investigate the chancellor over the appointment of a party donor to a civil service job, as the cronyism row engulfing the Labour Party continues to escalate. Ian Corfield, who has donated £20,000 to Labour politicians over the last decade, was madeContinue Reading
Oasis fans in a frenzy over ‘imminent’ reunion announcement
Oasis fans are all worked up again thanks to fresh reunion rumours, fuelled by some typically tongue-in-cheek posts from former frontman Liam Gallagher. On Saturday evening (24 August), a report claimed that the rock band were planning a full-scale reunion for 2025, including huge shows in Manchester and London. ReunionContinue Reading
F1 LIVE as Norris taunts Verstappen after Dutch GP win, Horner’s bleak admission
Lando Norris has admitted “my starts have not been my forte” ahead of the race today. Norris beat Max Verstappen by 0.346s in qualifying but has never won any of the five previous races he’s started on pole for. Three of those were Grands Prix while two were sprint races.Continue Reading