Taylor Swift concerts cancelled in Vienna after two arrested over terror attack fears

Organisers of three Taylor Swift concerts in Austria later this week have called them off after officials announced arrests over an apparent plot to launch an attack on an event in the Vienna area such as the concerts.

TikTok use could lead to higher risk of eating disorders, study suggests

Researchers found exposure to certain videos on the platform also impacted body image satisfaction.

Tory leadership hopeful says people shouting ‘Allahu Akbar’ should be arrested 'Immediately'

The Tory leadership hopeful has been accused of ‘textbook Islamophobia’ by Muslim politicians and groups.

Ex-police officer avoids prison after admitting child sex offences

Darcy Woods-Broady, 21, pleaded guilty to seven counts of sexual activity with a girl aged under 16.

Girl, 9, dies after bus crashes into two children

A nine-year-old girl has died after being hit by a bus in south London.

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TikTok use could lead to higher risk of eating disorders, study suggests

Researchers found exposure to certain videos on the platform also impacted body image satisfaction.

Girl, 9, dies after bus crashes into two children

A nine-year-old girl has died after being hit by a bus in south London.

Tory leadership hopeful says people shouting ‘Allahu Akbar’ should be arrested 'Immediately'

The Tory leadership hopeful has been accused of ‘textbook Islamophobia’ by Muslim politicians and groups.

Shamima Begum loses final bid to challenge citizenship removal at Supreme Court

Last year, Ms Begum lost her appeal against the decision to revoke her citizenship on national security grounds.

Three more rioters have been jailed for violence and arson

Three more men have been jailed following their participation in riots in outh
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World News

Taylor Swift concerts cancelled in Vienna after two arrested over terror attack fears

Organisers of three Taylor Swift concerts in Austria later this week have called them off after officials announced arrests over an apparent plot to launch an attack on an event in the Vienna area such as the concerts.

Several people trapped after deadly hotel collapse in Germany

One person has been confirmed dead in the incident in the town of Kroev on the Mosel River.

Kamala Harris selects Tim Walz as running mate in US presidential election

US vice president Kamala Harris has picked Minnesota governor Tim Walz to be her running mate in the presidential election.

US funeral home owners who 'stored 190 decaying bodies' fined 950 million dollars

Compensation is unlikely to be paid out to the victims’ relatives since the owners have been in financial trouble for years.

Google illegally maintains monopoly over internet search, judge rules

Google will almost certainly appeal against the decision in a process that may land in the Supreme Court.
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Cost of Living

Bank could cut UK interest rates but decision a 'close call,' experts say

Expectations on financial markets show about a 65% chance of the Bank of England’s policymakers opting to reduce rates on Thursday.

Major retailer 'to shut all stores and disappear from high street in three weeks'

Ted Baker entered administration earlier this year following a failed deal.

Drivers still ‘paying too much’ for fuel, says competition watchdog

The CMA said that the fuel market is still ‘failing consumers’ a year on from its first report that laid bare the problems in the sector.

Popular ice creams jump in price by up to 38% in two years

A six pack of Cornetto strawberry ice cream cones rose from £2.57 to £3.55, Which? found

Two in three secondary school parents say uniform cost is not affordable – poll

The government is planning to introduce legislation to limit the number of branded items of uniform and PE kits schools can require.
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Politics

No place for Nigel Farage at Tory table, says leadership hopeful

Mr Stride, who announced his bid to replace Rishi Sunak last month, has criticised Mr Farage’s response to the riots taking place across England.

Holiday Inn owner urges calm after attacks on two hotels housing asylum seekers

InterContinental Hotels Group said the unrest, which included two of its hotels being stormed by rioters, was a ‘troubling and challenging situation’.

Kamala Harris officially secures Democratic presidential nomination

She is the first woman of colour to feature at the top of a major party’s ticket.

MPs demand recall of Parliament as rioting continues across Britain

Parliament was recalled during the 2011 riots, and some MPs are now demanding the same to deal with ongoing unrest.

Inside the Tory leadership election: who are the candidates?

The complete list of Conservative MPs who are running to take over as leader of the party has now been published.
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Crime

Ex-police officer avoids prison after admitting child sex offences

Darcy Woods-Broady, 21, pleaded guilty to seven counts of sexual activity with a girl aged under 16.

Police steeled for over 100 far-right protests across UK

Some of those involved in recent disturbances have already been sentenced, with one man receiving three years in jail.

Coroner outlines 'devastating' events at inquests into Southport victims' deaths

The inquests were adjourned to allow the criminal process to take place.

Assault on young boy in Belfast investigated as a hate crime

Officers said a large group of young people threw eggs at a shop on the Falls Road at 6.10pm on Tuesday.

Inquests to begin into deaths of three girls stabbed to death in Southport

Bebe King, six, Alice Dasilva Aguiar, nine, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, died at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class.
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Royal

King receiving daily updates as police braced for possible night of disorder

Following the Southport stabbings the King and Queen led tributes to the victims of the ‘truly appalling’ knife attack.

Meghan discusses new initiative supporting parents of children affected by online harm

The Duchess of Sussex was speaking in an interview on the US programme, CBS Sunday Morning.

Diana's letters to former housekeeper fetch over £50,000 at auction

Violet Collison, whom Diana affectionately called Collie, was head housekeeper to her parents at Park House on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk where Diana spent her childhood years.

'Truly appalling': King Charles issues statement on Southport stabbing

The King has issued a statement on a stabbing in Southport which has seen two children killed and another six left critically injured.

King meets well-wishers during Sandringham church visit

Charles – who is continuing to receive treatment after a cancer diagnosis – chatted to several people outside St Mary Magdalene Church.
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Sport

Team GB runner angrily confronts rival after falling on final straight of 5000m race

In the final stretch of the race, George Mills was among four athletes who collided and fell to the ground.

India's star wrestler disqualified before gold medal fight after coming in overweight

It means despite being assured a silver medal at least, Phogat will not be eligible for a medal at all – and will be ranked last under the rules.

'Worms' found in Olympic Village food, Peaty says as athletes criticise accommodation

Olympics organisers in Paris are under fire from athletes, who cite issues such as uncomfortable beds and hot rooms without air conditioning.

Twickenham renamed after 115 years in controversial move

The home of England Rugby, Twickenham Stadium, has been renamed after over 100 years of hosting the sport in a controversial move.

Simone Biles misses out on fourth gold of Paris 2024 Olympics

USA gymnast Simone Biles has taken home a silver medal in the women's floor exercise, as her campaign of redemption concluded at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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Entertainment

Three monkeys artwork is third Banksy in as many days

Banksy posted an image on Instagram of the monkeys looking as though they were swinging from underneath an east London tube station.

Black Panther actress Connie Chiume dies aged 72

The South African star was in both of the movies set in the fictional land of Wakanda.

Star Trek and Beef actress Patti Yasutake dies aged 70

The US actress died of cancer on Monday, her manager confirmed.

Go Compare man joins Strictly 2024 line-up

Blind comedian Chris McCausland and JLS star JB Gill were unveiled as contestants for the BBC dancing show on Monday.

Teenager allegedly paid by Huw Edwards for explicit photos felt 'groomed'

Edwards was named as the BBC presenter at the centre of allegations he paid a young person for sexually explicit photos.
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