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Donald Trump has reacted to Saturday Night Live UK’s inaugural episode after it opened with a politically charged cold open that mocked the fraught relationship between Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the US President amid the ongoing Iran conflict.George Fouracres portrayed a visibly anxious Starmer seated at his desk, a framed photograph of Trump positioned behind him, as he prepared to deliver unwelcome news to the American president about Britain’s reluctance to join the war effort.The sketch reflected genuine tensions between the two leaders. President Trump criticised the UK’s response to the escalating situation on Friday, telling reporters: “I was…

Police bodycam footage showed more than 1,100 cannabis plants growing in a barn. Officers made the discovery during a search of multiple buildings in Gravel Lane, Chigwell, Essex on Friday morning. A spokesperson described it as a “substantial and well-organised cannabis factory” growing the drug on “an industrial scale”. Five men were arrested at the address and two have since been charged on suspicion of producing a Class B drug. Sgt Neil Ross said: “Large‑scale cannabis production like this is not a victimless crime. These operations are often linked to organised criminal networks that exploit vulnerable people and fuel wider…

World champion Luke Littler was knocked out of the Belgian Darts Open in the third round with a 6-5 defeat by Niels Zonneveld. Littler was on a streak of 12 matches unbeaten in the tournament and was bidding for a hat-trick of victories in Wieze, having won the event in 2024 and 2025.But the 19-year-old Englishman suffered his first defeat in a ranking event since last October at the hands of world number 39 Zonneveld of the Netherlands.Zonneveld had trailed 3-1 to Littler, after the opening exchanges went against the throw, before he battled back to take a 4-3 lead.The…

Five “dodgy corner shops” in Bradford have been stripped of alcohol licences after it was discovered they were selling contraband cigarettes and participating in organised criminal activity.Conservative MP Robbie Moore is pushing for expanded powers that would enable authorities to permanently close shops engaged in illegal trading. Despite losing their licences, all five establishments remain operational because tobacco sales do not require licensing in the UK.Mr Moore, who represents Keighley and Ilkley, brought the matter before Parliament, arguing that replacing such illicit traders with “law-abiding, independent businesses” should be made simpler under current legislation.The affected premises include European Food and…

Nigel Farage has been accused of “running the Tory frontbench” after Kemi Badenoch was slammed as “weak” for refusing to sack Nick Timothy over his controversial comments. This week, the Tory leader’s Shadow Justice Secretary stirred up a heated debate about whether mass prayer in public places should be allowed after claiming Friday’s open air iftar in Trafalgar Square to celebrate Eid was an “act of domination”.Mr Timothy said: “Perform these rituals in mosques if you wish. But they are not welcome in our public places and shared institutions.”I am not suggesting everybody at Trafalgar Square last night is an…

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A major state pension age is due to take place from next month, with the retirement age set to gradually increase from 66 to 67, marking a significant shift for millions of people across Britain.This comes as analysts warn that retirees are set to face being taxed on their state pension alone from next year due to the impact of fiscal drag.Those born between March 6, 1961, and April 5, 1977 will be affected by this change, becoming eligible to claim their state pension only upon reaching their 67th birthday.The transition is expected to be fully implemented by 2028. This…

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Newcastle’s match with Sunderland was paused early in the second half because of reports of discriminatory abuse from the crowd towards Sunderland player Lutsharel Geertruida.Referee Anthony Taylor briefly stopped the Premier League match for three minutes in line with the competition’s on-field anti-discrimination protocol., externalIn the 52nd minute, with play already stopped as Newcastle player Sven Botman was receiving treatment, Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka ran over to speak to Taylor. Moments later Taylor spoke to both sets of coaching staff, Geertruida and Xhaka before restarting the game.The Premier League has said the incident will be fully investigated.Sunderland boss Regis le…