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Its a Love Story Taylor Swift announces engagement to NFL star Travis Kelce

Singer Taylor Swift has announced her engagement to NFL star Travis Kelce.

More than 500 people were arrested at Notting Hill Carnival

More than 500 people were arrested over the two days of the Notting Hill Carnival, including 61 after the use of live facial recognition.

Emergency alert drill to be sent to UK mobile phones next weekend

An emergency alert drill will send a test message to mobile phones across the UK next weekend.

Actor John Alford sexually assaulted teenage girls at party court told

Former London’s Burning actor John Alford sexually abused two teenage girls at a party, a court has heard.

Summer 2025 will almost certainly be UKs warmest on record

A long spell of above-average temperatures means this summer will “almost certainly” be the UK’s warmest on record, according to new figures from the Met Office.

Hotel owners bid to appeal against asylum seeker ruling to be heard on Thursday

The owner of an Essex hotel, which was blocked from housing asylum seekers at the site, is set to have a bid to challenge the decision heard at the Court of Appeal on Thursday.

Farage warns of threat to public order without action on illegal migration

Nigel Farage has warned of a “genuine threat to public order” without action to tackle illegal migration.

Households set to learn energy bills to rise by around 1 in October forecast

Households are expected to learn that their energy bills will rise by around 1% in October when the regulator updates its price cap on Wednesday.

Arne Slot hails Liverpools mentality to fight after late Rio Ngumoha winner

Liverpool boss Arne Slot saluted his team’s fighting mentality after watching them kill off Newcastle’s unlikely fightback with the decisive final punch.

British explorer to travel 3400 miles along Chinas Yellow River

Ash Dykes, 34, will journey 3,400 miles (5,400km) along China’s Yellow River, from its source to the sea.

Meghan Three weeks apart from Archie and Lili left duchess not well

The Duchess of Sussex has revealed how spending nearly three weeks away from her children left her “not well”.

Food inflation jumps to 18 month high as chocolate and butter prices rise

Food prices have risen at their fastest pace for 18 months amid surges in the cost of chocolate, butter and eggs, latest figures show.

Peers could be forced to resign if they do not attend House of Lords enough

Peers could be forced to resign if they do not contribute enough to the House of Lords, under reforms ministers hope to make.

Blood test could accurately detect ovarian cancer in its early stages

A simple blood test could accurately detect ovarian cancer in its early stages and has the potential to “significantly” improve care and outcomes for women with the disease, researchers suggest.

Ministers prepare to deport migrants as Reform unveils small boats plan

Ministers are reportedly ready to send more than 100 small boats arrivals back across the Channel, as Reform UK sets out its plans to grasp the migrant crisis.

Pressure mounts on Starmer over small boat migrants and asylum hotels

Sir Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure over the small boats crisis after protests continued outside asylum hotels and a poll suggested voters thought he was failing to grip the problem.

Boy 15 and 54 year old man arrested after fire at Ilford restaurant

A 15-year-old boy and a 54-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after a fire at a restaurant in Ilford which left five people injured.

Care home residents take up oars to support Scots brothers Pacific bid

Residents at an Edinburgh care home have taken up rowing sessions to show their support for three Scottish brothers aiming to become the fastest team to row across the Pacific.

Flying Ukraine flags a visible symbol of UKs unwavering support

Ukrainian flags will appear above Downing Street and several Whitehall buildings to mark 34 years since Ukraine left the Soviet Union, the Government has announced.

Unpublished sketches of Charles Dickens go on display for first time

Unpublished sketches that bring Charles Dickens’ “world and character to life” have gone on display for the first time.