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Influencer apologises for leaving bathtub on mountain

Thu, 07/23/2026 - 4:53pm
Tom Christopher carried the tub up the mountain in flip flops, before bathing in it at the summit.

King's Tardis entrance as Commonwealth Games begin

Thu, 07/23/2026 - 4:53pm
King Charles III emerges from a Tardis and a Loch Ness Monster takes the stage at the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony in Glasgow.

King's Tardis entrance as Commonwealth Games begin

Thu, 07/23/2026 - 4:53pm
King Charles III emerges from a Tardis and a Loch Ness Monster takes the stage at the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony in Glasgow.

Edinburgh's tourist tax is here - how much is it and who pays?

Thu, 07/23/2026 - 4:46pm
The Scottish capital has become the first city in the country to introduce a charge for overnight stays.

US announces tariffs on dozens of countries over forced labour concerns

Thu, 07/23/2026 - 4:46pm
The tariffs target around 60 trading partners over claims they failed to properly stop forced labour.

PM to spend first day working from northern branch of No 10

Thu, 07/23/2026 - 4:31pm
Various ministers are also set to work regularly from the northern branch of Downing Street.

Defoe leaves Woking after 'eye-opening' first managerial role

Thu, 07/23/2026 - 4:02pm
Former England and Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe has described his first managerial job as an "eye-opening experience" following his departure from National League side Woking after just four months and nine matches in charge.

US lawmakers push for AI 'kill switch' after OpenAI goes rogue

Thu, 07/23/2026 - 3:58pm
A new bill would let the US government order the shutdown AI models that pose a major public threat.

Southport killer Axel Rudakubana moved to psychiatric hospital

Thu, 07/23/2026 - 3:12pm
Rudakubana was jailed for 52 years in 2025 for the murder of three young girls at a dance class.

Southport killer Axel Rudakubana moved to psychiatric hospital

Thu, 07/23/2026 - 3:12pm
Rudakubana was jailed for 52 years in 2025 for the murder of three young girls at a dance class.

BBC's Fake or Fortune uncovers 'enormously important' painting worth £100,000

Thu, 07/23/2026 - 3:03pm
The painting by the 18th Century Scottish artist Katherine Read is thought to be worth more than £100,000.

UK 'ready to defend itself' after Iran says bases are 'legitimate targets'

Thu, 07/23/2026 - 3:00pm
An Iranian military group has issued a warning to the UK over allowing US forces to use British bases for strikes on Iran.

'What's happened there?!' - Buttler and Dawson's moment to forget

Thu, 07/23/2026 - 2:59pm
Manchester Super Giants fielders Jos Buttler and Liam Dawson inadvertently teach a vital lesson in communication after a huge fielding mix-up, missing a simple catch that would have removed London Spirit's Kiran Carlson in the men's Hundred.

Ready to 'conquer Earth' - Joshua embraces comeback spotlight

Thu, 07/23/2026 - 2:19pm
Anthony Joshua appears relaxed and encourages a sizeable Albanian contingent, supporting his opponent, to bring their "energy" for his comeback fight on Saturday.

France evacuates 20,000 as wildfires spread in south-west

Thu, 07/23/2026 - 2:17pm
Most of those evacuated were tourists from campsites around Arcachon Bay in France's Gironde region.

Italy confirm Ancelotti approach before Guardiola

Thu, 07/23/2026 - 1:57pm
Italy held discussions with Carlo Ancelotti to become their national team manager before opening talks with Pep Guardiola.

Weekly quiz: What creepy-crawly cuisine could land a Michelin-starred restaurateur in jail?

Thu, 07/23/2026 - 1:46pm
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Burnham pauses plan to release some prisoners early from September

Thu, 07/23/2026 - 1:17pm
The prime minister says no prisoners will be released until a review has been conducted.

Burnham pauses plan to release some prisoners early from September

Thu, 07/23/2026 - 1:17pm
The prime minister says no prisoners will be released until a review has been conducted.

Saudis must recognise Israel for nuclear deal, says Trump

Thu, 07/23/2026 - 12:58pm
The US president says the landmark agreement to help Saudis develop nuclear energy is dependent on it joining the Abraham Accords.

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