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I Kissed A Girl musician Jill Sobule dies in house fire

Fri, 02/05/2025 - 12:45
Jill Sobule, the award-winning singer-songwriter behind one of the first LGBTQ+ songs to hit the mainstream - I Kissed A Girl - has died in a house fire.

Lottery winner celebrates £5.2m win with surprising first purchase

Fri, 02/05/2025 - 11:59
A lorry driver has celebrated winning millions on the lottery by quitting his job and buying a new vacuum cleaner.

Cricket bosses ban transgender women from female competitions

Fri, 02/05/2025 - 11:57
Transgender women will no longer be permitted to take part in female competitions with immediate effect, England's cricket bosses have said.

Germany's far-right AfD party officially classified as 'extremist' organisation

Fri, 02/05/2025 - 10:51
Germany's spy agency has officially classified the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as an "extremist" organisation. 

'I get it': Starmer responds after losing Runcorn by-election to Reform UK

Fri, 02/05/2025 - 10:40
Sir Keir Starmer has said he "gets" why his party suffered defeat to Reform UK in the Runcorn by-election, as he promised to go "further" in delivering change.

7.4-magnitude earthquake sparks tsunami warning off Chile

Fri, 02/05/2025 - 10:13
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake has struck off the coasts of Argentina and Chile, sparking tsunami warnings.

New photo of Princess Charlotte released to mark her 10th birthday

Fri, 02/05/2025 - 10:08
A new picture of Princess Charlotte has been released by the Prince and Princess of Wales to mark her 10th birthday.

Ship carrying aid for Gaza bombed by drones

Fri, 02/05/2025 - 09:33
A ship carrying humanitarian aid for Gaza has been bombed by drones while it was in international waters.

Liverpool goal in title decider caused tremor on Richter scale

Fri, 02/05/2025 - 09:08
Liverpool fans' reaction to their second goal in the Premier League title-clinching win against Tottenham caused a tremor on the Richter scale, scientists have revealed. 

Comedian and actor Russell Brand bailed after appearing in court charged with sex offences

Fri, 02/05/2025 - 08:54
Russell Brand has been granted bail after appearing in court charged with sexual offences including rape.

Comedian and actor Russell Brand bailed after appearing in court charged with sex offences

Fri, 02/05/2025 - 08:54
Russell Brand has been granted bailed after appearing at Westminster Magistrates' Court, charged with sexual offences including rape.

Comedian and actor Russell Brand arrives at court after being charged with rape and sexual assault

Fri, 02/05/2025 - 08:54
Russell Brand has arrived at Westminster Magistrates' Court, charged with sexual offences including rape.

Teen charged with attempted murder after alleged stabbing

Fri, 02/05/2025 - 08:21
A 14-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder after an alleged stabbing in Merseyside.

NatWest sees profits rise by 36% as privatisation looms

Fri, 02/05/2025 - 08:02
NatWest Group has revealed its first quarter profit rose by 36% - as the British lender prepares to return fully to private ownership for the first time since its 2008 financial crisis bailout.

Israel launches airstrikes near Syria's presidential palace

Fri, 02/05/2025 - 07:57
Israel has carried out airstrikes close to the presidential palace in the Syrian capital Damascus on Thursday night. 

Farage toasts by-election success as party wins 'by a gnat's knob'

Fri, 02/05/2025 - 07:24
It was breakfast time when Nigel Farage told Sky News the Tories were "toast" after Reform UK's victory in the Runcorn and Helsby by-election.

Reform has put the two traditional parties on notice - and we don't know where this ends

Fri, 02/05/2025 - 06:30
British politics is changing after a night that saw a sensational, record-breaking victory by Nigel Farage in the North West.

Plans for huge military parade on Trump's birthday emerge

Fri, 02/05/2025 - 03:59
Detailed plans for a large military parade on Donald Trump's birthday have emerged - involving thousands of soldiers as well as hundreds of tanks and helicopters.

Starmer suffers defeat in first by-election as Reform takes Runcorn and Helsby

Fri, 02/05/2025 - 02:40
Reform UK have won the Runcorn and Helsby by-election by just six votes in a blow to Sir Keir Starmer's premiership.

Starmer suffers defeat in first by-election as Reform take Runcorn and Helsby

Fri, 02/05/2025 - 02:40
Reform UK have won the Runcorn and Helsby by-election by just six votes in a blow to Sir Keir Starmer's premiership.

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