Shittu loses Commonwealth gold in boxing controversy
England's Dimeji Shittu was left 'robbed' after a controversial defeat to India's Ankush Panghal in the Commonwealth Games men's 80kg boxing final in Glasgow.
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Savers rush to withdraw pensions before 2027 tax changes
One in four pension savers intend to withdraw tax-free cash before 2027 inheritance tax reforms bring unused pension pots into scope, research shows.
Surge in empty shops as UK high street crisis deepens
Net UK shop closures rose 37% last year, the biggest rise in five years, as empty shops soared by over 7,500, according to new data.
Boatbuilder who wasn't good at school has four-year wait
The Merseyside boatbuilder who left school with no plans now has a four-year waiting list, 14 staff and builds luxury canal boats worth up to £200,000 for clients worldwide.
Save £100 on Le Creuset's iconic casserole dish in one-day QVC sale
Le Creuset's 25cm cast iron casserole dish is £100 off at QVC for one day, with further deals at Amazon and Le Creuset. Alternatives available.
Groom and three nieces killed in helicopter crash on wedding day
Groom David McCarty and three nieces die in Arizona helicopter crash hours before his wedding.
YouTubers' Cheap Italian House Could Become a Money Pit
British YouTubers Alex and Emma bought a six-room Sicilian house for £35,000, but now fear renovations could push total costs beyond £100,000.
Rihanna stuns in racy lace lingerie set for Fenty x Savage
Rihanna, 38, flaunts her figure in a racy new black and white lace lingerie set from Fenty x Savage, stopping traffic with sultry Instagram snaps.
Andy Burnham says UK may need a written constitution
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said Britain may need a written constitution, arguing his devolution plans point towards a new constitutional settlement.
Long Island Rail Road strike halts North America's busiest commuter rail
Long Island Rail Road workers strike over pay and benefits, halting North America's largest commuter rail system.
Zelenskyy dismisses army chief and offers sacked minister a new role
Zelenskyy fires army chief Syrskyi, appoints Drapatyi, and offers sacked defence minister Fedorov a new government role after protests.
Universal Credit: £355 in freebies and discounts in August
Universal Credit claimants can get up to £354.90 in freebies and discounts this August, including council tax, energy bill and prescription help.
American's 'horrible' day at Weston-super-Mare beach goes viral
American Nick Alexander's viral TikTok review of Weston-super-Mare beach, where he walked across mud and couldn't swim, has left Brits amused.
Rio favela tourism boom sparks safety and ethics debate
Rio's favelas now draw more tourists than Christ the Redeemer, but safety fears and ethical concerns grow after a recent shootout in Vidigal.
Robot Walter completes UK housing as 1.5m target looms
A housing development in County Durham has been completed using Walter, a brick-laying robot, as the UK races to hit its 1.5m new homes target.
Phil Vickery's CTE Interview Leaves Viewers in Tears
England and Lions rugby hero Phil Vickery reveals he has considered taking his own life after being diagnosed with probable CTE, in a heartbreaking interview.
European drug stocks hit four-month low as Trump renews tariff threat
European pharma stocks hit a four-month low as Trump renews tariff threats, with Bayer and Novo Nordisk leading declines.
Union chief urges Starmer to make 'populist case' for workers' rights
Union leader Paul Nowak urges PM to promote workers' rights reforms as poll shows strong public support despite low awareness.
Indonesia Tightens Nickel Grip as Global Demand Shifts
Indonesia tightens control over nickel supply amid US-China competition, but demand shifts and environmental costs cast doubt on the strategy.
Trump sells £74k-a-month early access to Truth Social rants
Donald Trump is charging £74,000 a month for VIP early access to his Truth Social posts, prompting accusations of market abuse and calls for an SEC probe.
Fazakerley nan 'sandwiched' between two HMOs fears future
81-year-old Dot Laird says Liverpool Council's new HMO policies come too late for her as she is sandwiched between two HMOs on Second Avenue, Fazakerley.
British Woman Dies in Ibiza Car Crash; Daughter, 6, Critically Injured
British woman Sommer Amari, 42, dies in Ibiza crash; daughter, 6, critically injured and airlifted to Majorca.
Dad fined £200 at airport despite paying £5 parking
A 68-year-old dad has been fined £200 at East Midlands Airport despite paying the £5 rapid drop-off charge for two visits, and says payments should be simpler.
Anfield empty site a 'disgrace', residents in 'dire straits'
Residents of Pulford Street in Anfield say empty Anfield Square is a 'disgrace', and one describes living opposite it as 'like being in prison'.
Dad gets £200 airport fines despite paying drop-off fee
Kevin Smith, 68, who paid £5 each time he used East Midlands Airport's drop-off zone has been hit with £200 in fines for paying before leaving the area.
Waterspout Spotted Over Lisbon Bridge
A large waterspout was spotted over Lisbon's Vasco da Gama bridge, rising above the Tagus Estuary on Thursday.
World Cup 2026 heat: Miami matches most at risk, researchers warn
Researchers warn of unsafe heat at the 2026 World Cup, with Miami matches most at risk and conditions worse than 1994.
Air fryer warning: Common mistake that could ruin your food and pose a fire risk
Ninja Kitchen warns against common air fryer mistakes including using foil incorrectly, overfilling, and adding too much oil. Learn how to avoid them.
Madura Island Ferry Fire: 5 Dead, 41 Missing
At least five people died and 41 remain missing after a fire engulfed the KMP Mutiara Sentosa 2 ferry carrying 250 people off Madura Island, Indonesia.
August bank holiday to delay Child Benefit payments
Some UK households will see their £108.20 Child Benefit payment arrive later than scheduled this August as HMRC adjusts payment dates for the bank holiday.
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