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Masturbating magic: Brazilian fitness celebrity spills astonishing health and beauty secret
An astonishing health and beauty secret has been revealed by fitness celebrity Andrea Sunshine, a Brazilian residing in London for many years – masturbating. Unashamedly open about her sex life, she attributes her youthful skin to an unusually active personal routine, involving self-pleasure 12 times a day. Living in England, the 53 year old, sports a toned physique, seemingly defying…
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Mind over men: British neuroscience student-turned-OnlyFans model reveals willing slave army
A staggering revelation was made by a former neuroscience student turned full-time OnlyFans model. The British model asserted that numerous men have willingly registered to serve as her slaves, signing up through online mechanisms. The model, Mercedes Valentine, revealed the individuals selflessly indulging her by fulfilling her wishlist, which she proudly features on her OnlyFans profile. The 22 year old…
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UK government faces backlash over new North Sea oil and gas licenses
In a controversial move, the British government yesterday declared its intention to release “hundreds” of fresh licenses for oil and gas exploration in the North Sea, aiming to bolster national energy reserves while still vowing to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. This announcement has incited a wave of criticism from environmental groups and has fuelled an ongoing debate within…
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Sinéad, but not forgotten: Tributes flow as Irish music legend leaves an enigmatic silence (video)
Tributes are pouring in for the legendary Irish singer Sinéad O’Connor, who passed away at the age of 56. The cause of her death remains undisclosed. Last night, the family of the Irish singer released a statement, expressing their profound sorrow… “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad. Her family and friends are…
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Jackpot jubilation: Single UK ticket-holder strikes gold in ‘Must Be Won’ Lotto draw
In the UK, an extraordinary stroke of luck has smiled upon a single ticket-holder, confirming their winning claim for the colossal £11,671,861 (516 million baht) jackpot prize from the Lotto’s ‘Must Be Won’ draw, conducted by Camelot UK Lotteries Limited, the operator of The National Lottery. The identity of the fortunate winner, including their gender and age, remains a mystery…
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UK seals deal to join trans-Pacific trade group CPTPP
It was officially announced today that the United Kingdom signed the treaty enabling its inclusion into the prominent trans-Pacific trade group, the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). This development marks the addition of the first new participant into this significant pact since its establishment in 2018. As the doors open for the UK, the stage is now…
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Europe braces for ‘Cerberus’ heatwave: Italy issues red alerts as tourists succumb to heatstroke
A severe heatwave, dubbed ‘Cerberus‘ after the three-headed dog from Greek mythology, is spreading across Europe and North Africa, with possible record-breaking temperatures. Countries including Spain, France, Greece, Croatia, and Turkey, are anticipated to experience temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius. Italy’s temperatures could potentially surpass 48.8 degrees Celsius, leading the officers to issue red alerts in 10 cities encompassing Rome…
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Caught in the act: BBC presenter stripped bare in explicit photo scandal
The unnamed BBC presenter accused of paying over 1.6 million baht (£35,000) for explicit photographs of a teenage girl was caught in his underpants ready to masturbate in a video call, says the girl’s mother. The teenage girl’s mother says she instantly recognized the BBC star as he sat in his underwear ready for her daughter to perform an erotic…
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UK public sector adopts blockchain for transparent government auctions
The UK public sector made a groundbreaking leap towards improving transparency and fairness in governmental auctions, by adopting the use of blockchain technology. Giving credence to this, the Controller General’s Department (CGD) confirmed the measures they’ve started to undertake since April this year. The CGD, an authority under the Finance Ministry, is renowned for its role in managing procurement processes. The…
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British boxer attempts to open Ryanair aircraft door before takeoff (video)
A discomforting event unfolded during Ryanair’s recent flight, when a passenger tried to open the aircraft door as the plane cruised along the runway, preparing to depart from Zadar, a city in southwestern Croatia. The flight was bound for London Stansted, England. The incident, which occurred last Friday, June 30, was caught on a video clip by a fellow passenger.…
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Royal reversal: Prince William’s ambitious anti-homelessness project sparks cries of ‘hypocrite’
Prince William has been labelled a “hypocrite” after his royal highness announced an ambitious, some say “unrealistic,” five-year project to end homelessness. The 41 year old billionaire prince, whose wealth is topped up by tax paying UK citizens, rightly stated that homelessness should not exist in a “modern and progressive society” and added that the Prince of Wales’s charitable foundation…
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Dorries awaits clarification on peerage before resigning as MP
The former culture secretary, Nadine Dorries, has stated that she will not officially step down until she receives clarification from Downing Street regarding why her peerage was not granted. In a series of tweets, Dorries addressed speculations surrounding her decision to delay her resignation from the House of Commons, which she initially announced her intentions to do on Friday. She…
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Partygate report release today; Boris resigns amid kangaroo court claims
The long-awaited report from the Privileges Committee, which examines whether former Prime Minister Boris Johnson intentionally misled Parliament about Partygate, is slated for release today. Johnson resigned as an MP after seeing an advanced copy of the report, stating that it found him guilty “regardless of the facts.” The investigation has been ongoing for a year, and yesterday Johnson requested…
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Dorries delays resignation amid honours list omission row
Nadine Dorries, a former cabinet minister and ally of Boris Johnson, has decided against immediately resigning as the MP for Mid Bedfordshire. Her decision follows the alleged omission of her name from Johnson’s resignation honours list by Rishi Sunak’s team. Dorries has demanded to see all correspondence related to the removal of her name and submitted Subject Access Requests to…
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South London police car chase ends with man’s tragic death on train tracks
Tragedy struck in south London when a 34-year-old man died on train tracks following a brief car pursuit with police officers. According to the Metropolitan Police, the incident began when the car failed to halt around 3:26am as it approached Streatham High Road. The Met statement explained the development of events: “A vehicle pursuit was authorised and officers followed the…
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Three UK tourists killed in Egypt dive boat blaze near Marsa Alam
A tragic fire recently claimed the lives of three British tourists on a dive boat trip in Egypt. One of the victims has been identified as Christina Quinn, 58 years old, the chief executive of St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth. A family spokesperson expressed their deep grief over her death, describing her as a sister, daughter, wife, aunty, friend, and rock…
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Over 200,000 parents miss out on £53m Healthy Start vouchers
Over a third of eligible parents are not receiving the Healthy Start voucher scheme, which is intended to help families afford essential items like baby formula. This revelation comes after a Sky News investigation into the extreme measures UK families are taking to feed their infants due to the soaring cost of baby formula milk. Labour MP Emma Lewell-Buck is…
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Brake urges 20mph limit near schools to cut child road casualties
Safety charity Brake has called for a 20mph speed limit to be imposed on all roads near schools in the UK to reduce child fatalities. Last year, 2,456 children under 16 were seriously injured or killed on the country’s roads. Many councils have already implemented 20mph zones near schools, but Brake claims that two-thirds of parents report higher limits on…
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RNLI lifeboats rescue 108 migrants amid 290 Channel call-outs
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) revealed that lifeboats were deployed 290 times in 2022 to rescue migrants attempting to cross the English Channel. This is the first time the charity has disclosed details about its involvement in migrant crossings. Despite criticism that the RNLI is operating as a “taxi service” for migrants, the organisation has saved 108 lives in…
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NHS struggles with junior doctor strike amid heatwave pressures
NHS England is facing significant challenges as the hot weather and the latest junior doctors’ strike put pressure on the health service. The British Medical Association’s 72-hour walkout began on Wednesday, and it is anticipated that much routine care will be cancelled. The heat is also causing extra demands on accident and emergency units, prompting health bosses to urge people…
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New law grants police power to intervene in seriously disruptive protests
Parliament has approved a law granting police in England and Wales clearer authority to intervene in protests considered seriously disruptive. The House of Lords passed the new regulations, despite opposition from some peers. The law allows officers to take action when protesters attempt to block roads through slow marching, a tactic employed by groups such as Extinction Rebellion, Just Stop…
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IOPC probes police conduct in Cardiff e-bike crash that killed teens
An investigation into the conduct of two police officers is underway following the tragic deaths of two teenagers in a Cardiff e-bike accident that sparked riots. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has issued gross misconduct notices to both the driver and passenger of a police van seen in the vicinity of the boys in the Ely area prior…
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Boris Johnson submits last-minute letter to MPs investigating Partygate
A last-minute letter from Boris Johnson has been submitted to the Members of Parliament (MPs) investigating allegations that he misled Parliament over lockdown parties. The privileges committee confirmed receipt of the submission from the former Prime Minister just before midnight on Monday. The committee’s conclusions are expected to be published this week, although not on Wednesday as initially anticipated. Johnson…
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Early breast cancer survival rates soar from 14% to 5% since 1990s
Significant advancements in treatments for early breast cancer have led to a substantial increase in survival rates, according to a recent analysis by the British Medical Journal (BMJ). The study found that the risk of dying within five years of diagnosis has decreased from 14% in the 1990s to around 5% today. Cancer Research UK has welcomed the findings but…
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UK unprepared for COVID-19, focused on flu outbreak, inquiry hears
The UK’s official COVID-19 inquiry has been informed that the nation was unprepared for the pandemic, as it had focused on the possibility of an influenza outbreak rather than a coronavirus. Lead counsel to the inquiry, Hugo Keith KC, stated that this lack of foresight led to the country being “taken by surprise” by the virus, which has resulted in…
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Johnson urges release of absurdly unfair partygate report amid suspension threat
Boris Johnson has called on the privileges committee to release its report concerning allegations that he lied to MPs about partygate, labelling the committee’s rules as “absurdly unfair.” The former prime minister has been accused by the cross-party group of MPs of deliberately misleading parliament with claims that COVID regulations were adhered to at all times within Downing Street during…
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Sainsbury’s and Asda ordered to end unlawful land agreements by CMA
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has directed Sainsbury’s and Asda to cease using “unlawful” land agreements that may have hindered rival supermarkets from opening stores nearby. The regulator claims that such practices could have limited consumer choice and access to lower grocery prices. Both Sainsbury’s and Asda have downplayed the breaches, describing them as “technical” and not detrimental to…
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IOPC investigates police conduct in fatal Cardiff e-bike crash
An investigation is underway concerning the conduct of two police officers prior to a fatal bike crash in Cardiff that resulted in the deaths of two teenage boys and subsequent rioting. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has issued gross misconduct notices to the driver and passenger of a police van that was seen following the boys on an…
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Two South Wales officers face misconduct notices over fatal electric bike crash
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has issued gross misconduct notices to two South Wales Police officers involved in a tragic incident in Cardiff. The officers were in a marked van when they followed an electric bike ridden by Kyrees Sullivan, 16 years old, and Harvey Evans, 15 years old, before it crashed on Snowden Road, resulting in the…
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Sgt Ratana murder suspect expresses sadness, denies intent in court
A 25-year-old man, Louis De Zoysa, accused of murdering Metropolitan Police custody sergeant Matiu Ratana, has expressed his sadness over the officer’s death during a trial. De Zoysa admitted that CCTV footage captured him firing a gun at 54-year-old Sgt Ratana, who was shot at Croydon custody centre on September 25, 2020. Despite acknowledging the act of shooting, De Zoysa…
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