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Hundreds of teenagers swarm central London throwing boxes at police for pop-up shop
February 21, 2026Brooke Davies Published February 21, 2026 5:47pm Updated February 22, 2026 10:28am To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Hundreds of teenagers began throwing signs at police as they descended on central London for the chance to snatch some clothes. Soho Square was filled […]
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Masha Popova bares all with provocative ‘Intimate Hours’ show at London Fashion Week
February 21, 2026Masha Popova bared all for autumn/winter 2026, sending out backless silhouettes, ultra-low rises and abbreviated hot pants beneath the stately ceilings of Charterhouse in one of London Fashion Week’s most provocative shows. Titled “Intimate Hours”, the collection explored the bedroom as a psychological space – a place where desire, boredom and memory quietly accumulate. That […]
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Global leaders and businesses pore over fallout of more US tariff swoons
February 21, 2026South Korean trade officials scrambled Saturday to assess the impact of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling to invalidate some Trump administration tariffs, as business and governments around the world pored over the possible fallout from moves in Washington on the global economy. The emergency meeting announced by the Trade Ministry in Seoul came as officials […]
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London Bridge terror attack cop sacked over ‘offensive’ texts
February 21, 2026One of the first police officers on the scene of the 2017 London Bridge terror attack has been sacked for gross misconduct for his use of the word “pikey” in messages about Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller people. In one WhatsApp message, Detective Constable Mark Luker of British Transport Police used the term “dags”. He was […]
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Bodies found in North Wales mountain range
February 21, 2026Two bodies have been found in the Eryri mountain range (Snowdonia) during a search for two missing men, North Wales Police have said. Concerns were raised to police over the welfare of the men, aged 19 and 20, on Wednesday. Crews from Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team, Aberglaslyn Mountain Rescue Team, RAF Mountain Rescue Service, SARDA […]
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The ‘vibrant’ and horny UK region searching for the most porn
February 21, 2026Alice Giddings Published February 21, 2026 10:49am Updated February 21, 2026 10:49am The ‘vibrant’ city of Leeds is perhaps best known for being the ‘Knightsbridge of the North’ or its namesake football club and festival. But it now has a raunchier claim to fame, it’s officially the UK city that searches for the most porn. […]
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Chelsea flower show seeks new charity sponsors after mystery donors end support
February 21, 2026Chelsea flower show is looking for new charity sponsors after the mystery philanthropic couple who have spent more than £23m on show gardens end their support. Project Giving Back was set up by two anonymous donors in 2022, and since then it has paid for 63 gardens at the most prestigious horticultural event in the […]
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Clinical trial into puberty blockers paused after ‘new concerns’ from regulator
February 20, 2026A clinical trial into puberty blockers for children has been paused after the medicines regulator warned it should have a minimum age limit of 14 because of the “unquantified risk” of “long-term biological harms”. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency will now discuss the concerns, related to the wellbeing of children and young people, […]
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Aldi and Asda issue urgent recall for toys containing asbestos
February 20, 2026An Aldi store PA Archive Popular toys sold at Aldi and Asda have been urgently recalled amid concerns they might be contaminated with asbestos. Customers were advised to stop using the items immediately over a serious health risk. Parents have been urged to wear gloves and a mask when handling the Stretcherz “Stretch” and “Slammers” […]
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Trump announces new 10% global tariff as he hits out at Supreme Court ruling
February 20, 2026Donald Trump said he would be imposing a 10 per cent global tariff “over and above our normal tariffs already being charged” after the Supreme Court struck down his reciprocal levies policy. Ministers said they expect the UK’s “privileged trading position with the US” to continue following the decision. He said: “In order to protect […]
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