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Foodie throws up after failing 9,000-calorie chilli challenge
A food enthusiast was left feeling 'sick as a dog' after attempting a mammoth 4kg chilli meal in a Devon steakhouse. Only three people have ever finished the £50 challenge. Read the full story.
Best Countries to Retire Abroad in 2026
Discover the top 10 global retirement destinations for 2026, where British pensions stretch further and sunshine is plentiful. Find out which European favourite clinched the top spot.
Care worker's plea against 15-year settlement rule
Exclusive: Care worker Riffat Fahad appeals to Home Secretary over new migration rules extending indefinite leave to remain wait to 15 years, warning of sector exodus.
Speed Eating Deaths: Two Choke in Food Contests
The tragic final moments of a man who choked on a giant doughnut, part of a spate of speed eating fatalities. Discover the hidden dangers of competitive eating.
Australia's Migration Policy: Who Drives 'Big Australia'?
Analysis reveals the surprising truth behind Australia's migration numbers and which political party actually fuels temporary migration growth. Discover the facts behind the rhetoric.
Dundee's US Game Plan: A Decade On
A decade after Dundee's controversial plan to host a league game in the USA, European football is now actively pursuing overseas matches. Explore the past, present, and future of taking domestic games abroad.
Retailers Urge Faster End to Import Tax Break
British retailers demand immediate end to £150 import tax break, calling current system unfair to UK businesses. Government urged to act before April 2026 deadline.
Labour MPs demand Reeves U-turn on foreign aid cuts
Senior Labour MPs demand Chancellor Rachel Reeves provides a roadmap to restore the UK's foreign aid budget to 0.7% of GNI, warning current cuts risk lives and UK influence.
Record exodus of overseas doctors from UK NHS
A record 4,880 overseas-trained doctors left the UK in 2024, a 26% rise, with NHS leaders blaming anti-migrant sentiment. Read the full analysis of this crisis.
UK woman murdered in US after fetish site meeting
Sonia Exelby, 32, from Portsmouth, travelled to Florida intending to be killed by a man she met online. Her body was found in a shallow grave. Read the full investigation.
UK Helicopter Pilot Jailed 20 Years for Murder
Aaron Rainbow, 50, from Surrey, receives maximum sentence for the brutal stabbing of Oscar Tornero Rovira in Spain. Read the full details of this tragic case.
Farage's £25bn Budget Plan to Avert Tax Rises
Nigel Farage demands Chancellor Rachel Reeves avoid tax hikes by cutting overseas aid and migrant benefits. His plan claims to save £25bn. Read the full proposal.
First UK state school opens fee-paying branch in Dubai
Historic Queen Elizabeth's School in Barnet becomes the first UK state school to launch an overseas branch in Dubai. The venture aims to generate funds for its British counterpart amid funding shortages.
Vodafone's revolutionary phone deal for British soldiers abroad
Vodafone launches revolutionary mobile package offering British soldiers stationed overseas free calls and texts to UK numbers, eliminating communication barriers for military families.
Foreign ownership of UK firms surges 60%
Exclusive analysis reveals a dramatic surge in foreign takeovers of British businesses, with nearly 9,000 UK companies now under overseas control as global investors capitalise on post-Brexit opportunities.
Sunderland's 5,000-Calorie Breakfast Challenge Awaits
Dare to tackle the North East's most formidable breakfast challenge featuring 15 colossal components including full English, American pancakes and loaded hash browns.
Army dentists deployed to Turkey for troops' dental care
British Army dental specialists are conducting emergency treatments for service personnel stationed in Turkey, addressing urgent dental issues that could compromise military readiness and operational effectiveness.
Ireland builds diplomatic bridge with Jamaica construction project
Dublin announces ambitious construction initiative in Kingston, strengthening diplomatic relations between Ireland and Jamaica through symbolic architectural partnership.
Tourist numbers plunge as tax-free shopping scrapped
Exclusive analysis reveals Britain's tourism industry is suffering a £1.5bn blow as overseas visitors abandon UK shopping trips following the abolition of tax-free shopping. Industry leaders issue urgent Budget plea to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt.
Flight attendant's shopping secrets for cheaper products abroad
A seasoned flight attendant reveals the surprising everyday products that are significantly cheaper overseas, from French pharmacy favourites to Spanish supermarket steals that'll save you a fortune.
Radio hosts' gross toilet paper challenge divides listeners
Australian radio hosts Carrie Bickmore and Tommy Little push boundaries with their revolting new challenge that's taking social media by storm. Discover the messy details that have listeners both horrified and entertained.
HMRC freezes child benefits for British families abroad
Thousands of British expat families face financial strain as HMRC freezes overseas child benefit payments amid cost of living crisis. Discover how this policy change affects families living abroad.
Four women devour £300 McDonald's feast in challenge
Watch in amazement as four women conquer a massive £300 McDonald's order featuring 120 chicken nuggets, 40 burgers, and endless sides in ultimate food challenge.
Boy, 12, dies after attempting dangerous TikTok challenge
A family is in mourning after their 12-year-old son died from catastrophic injuries sustained while attempting a viral TikTok challenge that encourages participants to choke themselves until unconscious.
La Liga plans Barcelona vs Villarreal Miami fixture
La Liga president Javier Tebas confirms plans to stage Barcelona vs Villarreal in Miami, marking Spanish football's boldest international expansion move yet.
Serie A plans historic Australian league match
Italian football is set to make history as Serie A plans its first-ever official league match on Australian soil, following in the footsteps of La Liga's global expansion strategy.
La Liga takes Girona vs Real Sociedad to Miami
La Liga takes another bold step across the Atlantic with Girona vs Real Sociedad in Miami, sparking debate about football's global future and Spanish fan backlash.
UK surrenders Chagos Islands to Mauritius amid China fears
British MPs have signed a secretive agreement returning the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, raising national security concerns as China invests £30 billion in Mauritian infrastructure, potentially compromising a crucial UK-US military base.
UK pressured to reform Overseas Territories citizenship rules
The heartbreaking death of a British Overseas Territories citizen has ignited urgent calls for reform of UK citizenship laws, with campaigners demanding an end to 'second-class status' for territories residents.
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