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Fans weigh in on Nigella Lawson’s Bake Off debut during 'disastrous' first episode

The Great British Bake Off is back, and this time it’s got a new judge in its line-up in the form of national treasure Nigella Lawson - but things didn’t run smoothly for the bakers.Nigella has replaced Prue Leith and joins long-standing GBBO judge Paul Hollywood as well as presenters Alison Hammond and Noel Fielding.Nigella, 66, has previously opened up about how she’ll approach judging on the popular baking show.Speaking to the Press Association recently, she shared: “I always try to look for

Prince Harry and Meghan get unexpected new job offer following return to the UK

Prince Harry has made numerous charitable engagements, while Meghan is yet to make a public appearance (Aaron Chown-Pool/Getty Images)Harry's charity appearances come after King Charles issued a statement clarifying that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were not returning as working members of the Royal Family upon their move back to the UK. In a letter issued via Lord Chamberlain Richard Benyon, the Monarch stated, 'there is no change to the current status of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex'. The

Urgent travel warning issued as impact of ‘Godzilla-level’ El Niño begins

It has also sparked concerns over food production worldwide, with certain items expected to be hit.Temperatures in the Pacific Ocean have risen (NOAA Satellite)The event will have impacts worldwide, affecting everything from agriculture to water, energy demand, wildfire risk and nature.The current El Niño is developing on top of human-caused climate change, which is mostly as a result of burning fossil fuels for power, heating, transport and industry and is causing temperature rises and more ext

Bitunix: Bitcoin ETF Inflows Hit $922m but Quarterly Outflows Top $7.9bn

The note, released on 6 August 2026, places Bitcoin price dynamics within a broader macro framework shaped by US monetary policy, Treasury issuance and geopolitical energy risk.Dean Chen, analyst at BitunixETF flows: the headline and the caveatAccording to Chen’s note, spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded net inflows of approximately $475 million over the prior week and $922 million over the past month. Both figures, he argues, demonstrate continued institutional appetite for regulated Bitcoin expos

How to Claim Your Cut of Apple’s $250 Million Siri Settlement

Apple may pay out up to $95 for each eligible iPhone purchased by someone who felt misled about Siri’s release. You have until December 21 to submit a claim.

What EU countries are telling citizens to stock up on as global WW3 fears rise

Two to three litres of water per person per household is recommended by most countries (Getty Stock Images)European household emergency preparedness guidanceAs of 22 September, here are all the countries which have issued guidelines on what items to have at home.SwitzerlandEarlier this month, the Swiss Federal Council approved a 2026 Security Policy Strategy in response to the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, which included increased military preparedness as well as improving the protecti

Donald Trump announces he's renaming AI in bizarre UN address

US President Donald Trump took time out of his UN speech in a bizarre address announcing he would be renaming AI (Artificial Intelligence).He rejected any effort to establish an international scheme to control artificial intelligence, which he said he wants to rename 'super intelligence'.Trump added that all US government documents will now be changed to refer to ‘SI’ not ‘AI’, describing the tool as 'actually amazing'.In his address to the United Nations General Assembly, the US leader said: “T

JPMorgan’s $750bn Housing Pledge: What it Means for Renters

JPMorgan Chase has committed to deploying more than $750 billion by 2035 to expand US housing supply and support homeownership, including financing for one million affordable units and assistance for 500,000 first-time buyers. The scale of the pledge has drawn attention across the sector, but observers are already asking how much of that capital will reach the renters and young adults most locked out of the market.Landy Liu, founder and chief executive of Foyer, a fintech platform designed to he

X Factor star Rachel looks completely unrecognisable 19 years after iconic audition

The X Factor's Rachel Lester looks completely different almost 20 years after her viral audition.Videos of the then-25 year old singing to judges regularly do the rounds on social media, showing the hopeful star performing for Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh, Dannii Minogue, and Sharon Osbourne.However, her vocal ability failed to impress them, as she was handed four 'no's' for her raspy rendition of 'Sugar Walls'.Memorably, she declared she wasn't working, describing herself as 'lazy at the moment',

Charity issues urgent warning over 'distressing' and 'triggering' scene in Monster

It also jumps forward in time, touching on the story of Aileen Wuornos, a serial killer who was executed by lethal injection in 2002.There are several distressing scenes in the show, and a charity has put out an advisory for one scene in particular.Sands, a charity which supports parents who have lost children, issued a warning on its social media pages to anyone who might find it upsetting.This was simply to advise anyone who may find that particularly hard that they may want to give it a miss,

Rabbit Is Back, This Time With an AI Agent App

Two years after trying to sidestep mobile apps with dedicated AI hardware, Rabbit is launching OS3, a cross-platform agent that lives on the screens you already use.

You could visit Santa's Village in Lapland for just £89 this Christmas - flights and accommodation included

Take a look at some of the mystery destinations and how to book your holiday below.Discover some of the mystery destinations on offer below (and read the full list on the website here):Tier 1 Holidays:3 Night New York Holiday3 Night Chicago Holiday3 Night Washington Holiday3 Night Toronto Holiday3 Night Lapland with visit to Santa Village Holiday3 Night Finland Glass Igloo & Snow Hotel Holiday3 Night Switzerland & Italy Bernina Express HolidayTier 2 Holidays:2 Night Iceland Northern Ligh

Christina Applegate shares first video following months-long hospitalisation

Christina Applegate has shared her first video online after spending months in hospital following health issues.The post came to Instagram on Monday, 21 September, which saw the 54-year-old sporting a tank top, hoodie, jeans and a sleep blonde do.“Fresh hair color, new weird spot on my cheek haha thank you @davestanwell for brightening up my cloudy day,” she captioned the video. “Love you and love to you all out there.”The video is the first post to feature herself in eight weeks, though the sta

Health experts issue serious warning over a common medication Propranolol linked to 12 deaths and 300 overdoses

Experts have warned about the effects of a medication commonly used to treat anxiety after a high number of deaths and overdoses.Three bodies, the Royal College of Pharmacy (RCPharm), the Royal College of Physicians (RCP), and the National Poisons Information Service (NPIS), have all expressed concerns about the medication, suggesting that it be placed under review.Propranolol is commonly prescribed for high blood pressure, migraines, as well as anxiety, and can help to relieve some of the phys

Hayden Panettiere died from toxic combination of drugs as cause of death confirmed

Hayden Panettiere’s cause of death has now been revealed after the actress was found unresponsive at a home in South Carolina last month.The Nashville star, aged 36, had died of the 'toxic effects' of fentanyl, 4-ANPP, Alprazolam, Methocarbamol, and Quetiapine, according to the Greenville County Coroner’s Office.Her death has also been ruled as an accident.Police in Greenville, South Carolina, said in a report that 'officers responded to a report of an unresponsive female' at around 1.50 on 16 A

British diver found dead in 280ft underwater cave after major search identified

A British diver who was tragically found dead in a narrow underwater cave has been identified with heartbreaking tributes paid to him.The lifeless body of Andrew Rice, 43, was uncovered by specialist teams on Sunday (20 September) after he failed to resurface.The experienced diver from Gloucestershire had entered the Saint-Sauveur in Calès at around 3.30pm two days before, on 18 September.He had swam into the narrow network alongside two other divers who later returned safely to the group.Howeve

MENA Fintech Association Releases Bi-Annual Regulatory Update on ADGM’s Evolving Digital Asset Framework

The MENA Fintech Association has released its latest Bi-Annual Regulatory Update Session report, providing members and the wider financial services industry with insights into the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Financial Services Regulatory Authority’s (FSRA) latest regulatory priorities, market developments, and forthcoming initiatives across digital assets and financial services.The report follows MFTA’s Policy & Regulations Working Group participation in the FSRA Bi-Annual Regulatory Upda

Visa and Corpay Extend Fleet Payments Deal Across Europe

The open-loop approach allows transactions across a broader set of acceptance points without requiring fleet managers to maintain multiple card programmes for different expense categories.Lucy Demery, senior vice president and head of Visa commercial solutions Europe, said the partnership creates “an exciting opportunity to help businesses advance fleet payments through flexible, secure, and data-rich payment experiences that meet the evolving needs of today’s mobility ecosystem.&#82

Leigh-Anne Pinnock responds after squirting ‘breast milk’ over models at London Fashion Week

Leigh-Anne Pinnock’s time on the Di Pesta catwalk for London Fashion Week has opened up a debate after people online had mixed reactions to the outfit and themes – leading her to respond. The former Little Mix singer debuted her bump and is carrying her third child with footballer husband Andre Gray after welcoming twins back in 2021. During the show, she could be seen walking sown the runway wearing a white bra and matching loose fitting trousers that left her stomach fully on display as it was

AI Models Built From Rat Brains Just Got Closer to Reality

The Biological Computing Company is bringing its AI tools to Amazon Web Services in a major boost for a once-fringe field that aims to marry nature with code.