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Anton Du Beke: Strictly judge reveals he was stabbed by his father as a child TV judge Anton Du Beke revealed in a new show that he was stabbed by his father as a child. Du Beke, 57, said his father stabbed him in the leg and stomach during a Boxing Day altercation at the family home in Kent. Speaking to Kate Garraway’s Life Stories he said he spent three days in hospital as a result of the attack. He said his father Antal had “taken a turn” against Du Beke as alcoholism gripped him. Recalling the incident, Du Beke…

Niger coup: UK tells nationals to stay inside amid unrest The UK government has told British nationals in Niger to stay inside and register their whereabouts with the government, as unrest sweeps the West African nation. There has been violent unrest in Niger following a military junta seized control of the government last week. The UK has not yet announced plans to evacuate people, and instead have simply told British nationals in the country to stay indoors. Whilst the UK government fails to react, France, Italy and Spain are all preparing rescue flights for their nationals. The UK Foreign Office…

UK to keep EU safety mark in Brexit climbdown EU’s product safety symbol will remain on goods in the UK, in a massive post-Brexit climbdown. The UK government has decided to continue recognising the symbol after plans that goods such as lights bulbs and toys were means to carry a new UK-only mark to be sold in Great Britain. But the business department has confirmed the EU symbol will continue to be accepted on most goods. Trade body Make UK welcomed the move, saying it would increase certainty. But the manufacturing group criticised ministers’ handling of the issue, saying a…

X Corp sues anti-hate campaigners over Twitter research The company that owns Twitter, now known as X, is taking legal action against a group that fights hate online. The Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) dared to criticise the platform’s practices, and now X Corp is firing back, claiming the CCDH used “unlawful acts” to get their hands on sensitive data. In a dramatic twist, the CCDH hit back, pointing fingers at none other than X Corp’s owner, billionaire Elon Musk. They accuse him of trying to stifle anyone who dares to criticise him. Elon Musk, on his part, has…

‘The lawlessness of these persecutions of President Trump and his supporters is reminiscent of Nazi Germany in the 1930s.’

A few buildings will ‘probably’ be damaged by lightning.

Maybe not…

Trump charged with bid to overturn 2020 election Donald Trump has been charged with plotting to overturn the result of the 2020 election – where the former president lost the election to Joe Biden. In his latest indictment, he is accused of four counts of conspiracy to defraud the US, tampering with a witness and conspiracy against the rights of citizens. The indictment comes after an inquiry into the events surrounding the January 6 2021 US capitol riot. Trump, who is running for president in 2024, denies wrongdoing. He took to social media to call the case against him “ridiculous.”…

Lizzo accused of sexual harassment and weight-shaming US singer Lizzo is being sued by three of her former dancers over claims including sexual harassment and a hostile work environment.  The lawsuit is being brought by dancers Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams and Noelle Rodriguez. It was filed in Los Angeles on Tuesday and includes accusations of sexual, religious and racial harassment, discrimination, assault and false imprisonment.  The lawsuit alleges the dancers were “forced to endure sexually denigrating behaviour” and were “pressured into participating in disturbing sex shows” between 2021 and 2023. One of the claims against Lizzo is that she “pressured…

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk England’s Lionesses feature prominently on most of Wednesday’s front pages after they beat China 6-1 to secure the top of the group spot and book their place in the last-16. England will face Nigeria in the knock-out stage next week.  England thrash China The Times leads with an image of Alex Greenwood and Lauren James with the paper noting James’ performance was spectacular. The Guardian says James led the Lionesses to their 6-1 victory and the i newspaper says it’s time to start believing England can go all the way and win the World…