Five teenagers killed in M9 wrong-way crash named as investigation continues
The five teenage boys killed when a car travelling the wrong way along the M9 motorway in County Kildare crashed head-on into a family vehicle have been named. They have been named in reports as Kamil Pustkowski, Joey Carthy, Alex McCarthy, Jack Kennedy and Jeremy O’Brien, aged between 15 and 18. The collision happened on […]
Hayden Panettiere Has Died Aged 36, Police Say It’s An ‘Ongoing Investigation’
Actress Hayden Panettiere, best known for her roles in Heroes, Nashville and Remember the Titans, has died at the age of 36. The American actress was found unresponsive in Greenville, South Carolina, on Sunday, August 16. Her death has been confirmed by her family through a representative, while local police and the coroner are investigating […]
Former Cambridge professor Jason Arday told friend he ‘couldn’t go on’ hours before death
Former Cambridge University professor Jason Arday told a close friend he felt he “couldn’t go on” just hours before he was found dead at his home in Battersea, south London. Arday was found dead on Friday following a period of intense public scrutiny surrounding his academic career and aspects of his personal history. Professor Sir […]
QVC host left in hysterics after accidentally making X-rated blunder while selling wig live on air
A QVC presenter was left struggling to contain her laughter after an unfortunate slip of the tongue while demonstrating a wig live on television. Host Toni Brattin was describing the hairpiece and attempting to explain its wave pattern when she accidentally used a phrase that sounded distinctly more X-rated than intended. The presenter immediately appeared […]
Man fined after climbing hospital roof dressed as Grim Reaper carrying a scythe
A man has been fined after climbing onto the roof of a North Wales hospital dressed as the Grim Reaper while carrying a scythe, causing alarm among patients, visitors and staff. Leon Gillespie, 26, carried out the bizarre stunt at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd Hospital in St Asaph, Denbighshire, where he was seen standing on the […]
Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton hospitalised after reported self-harm during livestream
Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton has been taken to hospital after emergency services responded to reports of self-harm during a social media livestream from his home in Miami. The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office confirmed officers were called after receiving multiple reports about an individual who was livestreaming acts of self-harm online. Authorities have not released further details […]
Tommy Robinson responds after viral Dubai confrontation resurfaces online
Tommy Robinson has responded after footage of a confrontation with British Muslim boxer Ty Mitchell in Dubai resurfaced online, with social media users comparing the incident to recent videos showing Robinson in heated exchanges with members of the public. The videos, originally recorded in December 2025, have been widely reshared after Robinson, whose real name […]
University Student Hospitalised After Mistaking Fabric Refresher for Water During Night Out
A university student was rushed to hospital after accidentally drinking a bottle of fabric refresher she mistook for water following a night out. Lukia Pardoe, 20, a politics student at the University of Warwick, drank around half a bottle of Astonish Fresh Linen Fabric Refresher after waking up thirsty during the early hours of the […]
Jon Bernthal Defends Pit Bulls, Calls Fear of Breed ‘Dog Racism’ in Controversial Comments
Actor Jon Bernthal has sparked fierce online debate after defending pit bulls and describing the widespread fear of the breed as “dog racism”. The Punisher star made the remarks while discussing his own dogs, arguing that pit bulls are unfairly stereotyped and that a dog’s behaviour is shaped by its owner and training rather than […]
Jet Ski Influencer Lucky to Survive After Blacking Out Mid-Stunt and Crashing Into Dock at Full Speed
A popular jet ski influencer is lucky to be alive after blacking out in the middle of a stunt before crashing into a dock at full throttle. Dillan Stapler, who has built a large following online for performing extreme jet ski tricks, was captured on video losing consciousness while riding backwards on his watercraft moments […]
Former Royal College of Music Professor Denies Sexually Assaulting Student During Violin Lesson
A former professor at the Royal College of Music has told a court he cannot understand why an 18-year-old student would falsely accuse him of sexually assaulting her during a consultation lesson. Jan Repko, 68, is standing trial at Southwark Crown Court accused of sexually assaulting a prospective student during a one-to-one violin lesson in […]
Thousands of Migrants Flood Into Spanish Enclave of Ceuta as Humanitarian Crisis Unfolds
Spain has rushed military and police reinforcements to the North African enclave of Ceuta after an unprecedented surge of migrants crossed the border from Morocco, overwhelming local authorities and triggering a major humanitarian emergency. Spanish officials have deployed additional security personnel and emergency resources as thousands of people entered the Spanish territory by land and […]
Jared Leto Faces Fresh Sexual Misconduct Allegations in BBC Investigation
Oscar-winning actor and musician Jared Leto is facing a series of new allegations of sexual misconduct after multiple women accused him of inappropriate behaviour dating back more than a decade. The allegations, which span from 2002 to 2016, are detailed in a new BBC documentary, Jared Leto: Hollywood’s Dark Secret. Leto has not been charged […]
Claims Made by Former Camerawoman About Tommy Robinson Circulate Online
Audio recordings circulating widely on social media, which are claimed to feature Tommy Robinson’s former camerawoman, have prompted debate online after she made a series of allegations about Robinson and people associated with him. The woman, identified online as Lucy Brown, makes a number of allegations regarding the internal workings of Robinson’s organisation, including claims […]
Eastenders Legend Big Mo Goes Viral With Reebok Collaboration
EastEnders favourite Laila Morse, best known to millions as the legendary Big Mo, has become the unexpected face of Reebok’s latest British fashion campaign – and fans are absolutely loving it. The 80-year-old actress appears in the new campaign celebrating British culture alongside UK rap star K-Trap, So Solid Crew legend Lisa Maffia, and Heartless […]
Rapper Boosie Badazz sues lobbying firm after allegedly paying $600,000 in bid for Trump pardon
US rapper Boosie Badazz has launched legal action against a political lobbying firm after alleging he paid $600,000 (£450,000) in an unsuccessful attempt to secure a presidential pardon from Donald Trump. The 43-year-old rapper, from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, claims he hired JM Burkman & Associates to help obtain a pardon relating to a federal firearms […]
Rising lawyer convicted of helping gangster track down rival after assassination attempt
A barrister once regarded as one of Britain’s brightest young legal talents has been convicted of helping a gangster identify a rival following an assassination attempt. Samreen Akhtar, 37, of Huddersfield, was found guilty at Manchester Crown Court of intentionally encouraging or assisting grievous bodily harm with intent after assisting career criminal Tabish Ali in […]
Aberdeen University investigates employee over social media posts celebrating Ann Widdecombe’s death
An employee at the University of Aberdeen is being investigated after posting messages on social media celebrating the death of former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe and saying she hoped it had been “extremely painful”. Heather Herbert, who works as a web developer at the university, came under fire after posting comments on the social media […]
Cannabis farmer convicted of murder after shooting intruder during Leeds Crown Court trial
A cannabis farmer has been convicted of murder after fatally shooting a man who forced his way into his home during an attempted robbery targeting drugs and cash. A jury at Leeds Crown Court found Adrian Frost, 61, guilty of murdering Connor Batty, 26, following a trial into the fatal shooting at Frost’s home in […]
Drug dealer jailed after posing with piles of cash for social media photo
A drug dealer who posed on a bed covered in cash for a social media photograph has been jailed after police uncovered thousands of pounds worth of drugs and cash during a raid. Thomas Crombie, 23, was sentenced at Hull Crown Court to two years and three months’ imprisonment after pleading guilty to supplying cocaine, […]
US Senator Lindsey Graham dies aged 71 following sudden illness
Veteran Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has died at the age of 71 following what his office described as a “brief and sudden illness”. The South Carolina senator died on Saturday evening, 11 July, according to an official statement released by his office. No further details about the cause of death have been disclosed, and his […]
Conor McGregor suffers devastating knee injury just seconds into UFC comeback as fight ends almost immediately
Conor McGregor’s long-awaited return to the UFC ended in dramatic fashion after the former two-weight world champion suffered a serious knee injury just seconds into his comeback fight at UFC 329. The Irish fighter was making his first appearance inside the Octagon in five years but the contest was waved off almost immediately after McGregor […]
Man accused of setting fire to garage with severed penis released on bail
An Indiana man accused of cutting off his own penis before allegedly using it to start a fire has been released on bail while awaiting trial. Christopher Peden, 36, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, is facing criminal charges after police alleged he severed his own penis before using it to ignite a blaze at his mother’s […]
Adam Boulton criticised over Ann Widdecombe remarks during Sky News coverage
Former Sky News political editor Adam Boulton has come under fire after comments he made about the late Ann Widdecombe during live television coverage prompted a backlash from viewers. Boulton appeared on Sky News following the announcement of the death of the former Conservative minister and broadcaster, who died aged 78 amid an ongoing murder […]
Top Boy Star Michael Ward’s Rape Accuser Deleted Texts Because She Was ‘Embarassed’
Top Boy actor Michael Ward has been unanimously found not guilty of all rape and sexual assault charges following a trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court in London. The 28-year-old British actor had denied allegations that he raped and sexually assaulted a woman after the pair met during a New Year’s celebration in east London. The […]
Looksmaxxer Who Drowned In Thailand Was ‘Injecting Himself With Gold’ Believing It Could Give ‘Special Powers’
A close friend of American fitness influencer Connor Murphy has claimed the social media star had been injecting himself with gold in the weeks leading up to his death after believing it would give him “special powers”. Murphy, 31, died after drowning in a lake in Samut Prakan, Thailand, following what local authorities described as […]
Lupita Nyong’o Criticises Homer’s Female Roles Ahead Of UK Odyssey Release
Lupita Nyong’o, star of Christopher Nolan’s upcoming film The Odyssey, has voiced her criticism of Homer’s original epic for its lack of female roles. Speaking on the UK YouTube channel DC Film Girl in early July 2026, Nyong’o addressed the film’s new perspective on women’s experiences during the Trojan War—a viewpoint largely absent from the […]
Kay Burley Slammed for Defending Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on BBC
Kay Burley sparked outrage on BBC Newsnight after defending Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor as a war hero during a panel discussion featuring sex abuse survivor Lisa Phillips and Alex Davies-Jones MP, Minister for Victims from 2024 to 2026. The comment shocked viewers and guests alike, raising questions about the appropriateness of the defence amid a serious conversation […]
Ex X-Factor Singer Gabrielle Carrington Breaks Silence from Prison Over Soho Murder
Gabrielle Carrington, 29, former X-Factor contestant and influencer, has posted a message from prison following her arrest for the murder of Klaudia Zakrzewska outside Inca nightclub in Soho. Carrington faces charges including murder, dangerous driving, and causing serious injuries to two others in the aftermath of the fatal incident. Chilling Prison Post Instead of apologising […]
Thai Family Rejects Payout After Daughter Murdered by Australian in Pattaya
The family of 17-year-old Tunchanok Donhomla has refused any compensation from Simon Carman, the 46-year-old Australian charged with her murder in Pattaya, Thailand. Carman, accused of killing the teenager and dumping her body in a suitcase by railway tracks, is currently held at Pattaya Remand Prison after police caught him attempting to flee the country. […]
