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A 22-year-old medical student in India created an AI persona named Emily Hart to monetize conservative online fandom

Chelsea dismissed Liam Rosenior on April 22, 2026 after a run of poor results, mounting mistakes and growing unrest inside the squad and stands

Jennie Formby, Labour general secretary from 2018 to 2026, has joined the Green Party as polls indicate potential large gains for Zack Polanski in London

A dentist explains the 30-minute rule and easy changes to cut acid exposure and protect teeth

Home heating oil costs have fallen for a ninth straight survey, bringing prices down from an April peak and easing pressure on consumers

Hearts lose Oisin McEntee for the run-in after scans confirm a torn thigh, while Harry Milne works to reach derby fitness

Bank of England and the FCA will probe AI agents in trading, focus on herding and press HM Treasury on the Critical Third Parties Regime

United Kingdom will take on the co-chair of the Media Freedom Coalition on 1st March 2026, rejoining a global partnership committed to defending independent journalism

A last-minute decision to hold off on strikes at Pakistan’s request has extended a fragile truce, but the continued blockade of Iranian ports keeps tensions and economic shocks alive

Scotland’s players accepted a collective award in recognition of their historic World Cup qualification

Michael Carrick’s calm stewardship, key player updates and the club’s wider plans for transfers and stadium work outline United’s short-term focus and long-term challenges

Emergency crews attended Margaret Thomson Crescent after a 16-year-old fell from a flat window; police and ambulance teams remain at the scene while enquiries continue

US forces boarded a sanctioned tanker and negotiators prepare for possible talks in Islamabad — the ceasefire faces a critical test.

US and Iran are reported to be heading back to Islamabad for a new round of talks as a two-week ceasefire approaches its scheduled end

Find out why thousands miss out on DWP support and how to check eligibility

California says Amazon used its leverage to get vendors to increase or remove lower-priced listings on rival sites, and it wants the court to stop that conduct

A late-stage twist had campmates choosing exits, resulting in Gemma Collins and David Haye leaving together and prompting online backlash

Greece has temporarily exempted British passport holders from biometric registration to reduce delays as the EU’s Entry/Exit System causes long queues and disrupted flights

A couple with a daughter affected by childhood dementia discovered a second fetus carried the same condition and decided to terminate the pregnancy after receiving the prenatal diagnosis

A bottle with an accelerant was thrown into a synagogue room, causing smoke damage; two teenagers have been arrested and counter‑terrorism investigators are probing possible proxy links

England chase three points in their 500th fixture while Sarina Wiegman outlines tactical plan

Traders at Cardiff Indoor Flea Market say their stalls are a sanctuary and a livelihood after proposals to clear part of the Clydesmuir Industrial Estate for 93 homes were submitted for consultation until May 1

Keir Starmer will tell MPs what he knew about Peter Mandelson’s failed security vetting and why ministers were not informed

US forces say they attacked and boarded the Iranian-flagged vessel Touska near the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran rejects claims of scheduled talks

How a modest celebration at St Teilo’s in Merthyr Mawr attracted hundreds, supported charities including Y Bont and highlighted the church’s accessibility needs