Modric marches for Victory, slamming the media while doing so Hopes are high for this year’s European Championships, with fans and the media alike hoping that football might, finally, be coming home. But, Luka Modric has insisted not to discount Croatia yet. Following Croatia’s World cup triumph over England back in 2018, a number of […]

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Shiny, creative, and heads almost as big as the real thing! The G7 summit has been in headlines from the moment Boris Johnson stepped gleefully of his fuel-guzzling choice of transportation. A sculpture has now been erected in honour of G7, which hopes to shed light on an enormous climate issue. In the style of […]

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The first Covid mass vaccination trial is a success 45,000 adults in Seranna, a town in southeastern Brazil, have been offered the Chinese made CoronaVac jab in the very first mass trial, the Wall Street Journal reports. Between February and April, ‘Project S’ was conducted, which resulted in a 95 percent reduction of Covid-related deaths. […]

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“Rhodes will fall” reads protest signs Over one hundred lecturers are refusing to teach at Oriel College due to their repeated refusal to remove the Cecil Rhodes statue. The academics have been met with much criticism, but also tremendous support from students, fellow academics, and the general public. In May, the college stated that they […]

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KO, but the K stands for Kardashian Boxing has become the next frontier for influencers, mostly thanks to Logan Paul and his ‘fight’ with Floyd Mayweather. Many TikTok stars and YouTubers are looking to break into the sport themselves, challenging each other and reenacting their favourite scenes from Rocky. In a strange turn of events, […]

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Healthcare assistant turned criminal Ayesha Basharat, a healthcare assistant at Heartlands Hospital, has been convicted following the theft of a dead patient’s card. An 83-year-old patient died on a covid ward, but 17 minutes later, the assistant who had seen her through her final moments did the unspeakable. She took the late woman’s bank card […]

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Tired of busy traffic? Fly instead The G7 summit is a lot like the Met Gala, only if fabulous clothing were replaced with empty gestures and a promise for a better tomorrow. The conference will have a specific focus on green technology, but it appears someone did not get the memo. Boris Johnson, our ‘fearless […]

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Waiting times highlight just how battered the NHS is Patients at Manchester Royal Infirmary have seen queues of up to ten hours in recent days. Times have varied, with some days resulting in patients waiting eight to ten hours outside. Hospital staff stated how many patients could not even enter the building, instead they had […]

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To infinity and beyond- now brought to you by Amazon Jeff Bezos, the billionaire everyone loves to hate, is set to shoot into space on July 20. Alongside his brother and one fortunate auction winner, the trio will experience weightlessness on the precipice of freedom before falling back to Earth. We have previously covered Bezos […]

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Love wins again A bakery in Texas took a massive hit to sales after receiving a bombardment of hate over rainbow cookies in honour of Pride. However, they have since received enormous amounts of love and support, so much so that they have seen the most significant rise in cookie sales in 11 years. Dawn […]

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The fight is not over, and don’t forget it. At its core, Pride is a celebration, a nostalgic appreciation of how far we have come since the liberation movement that began in the late ’60s. But in recent years, thanks to the capitalist world we live in, Pride has become yet another event on which […]

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Move quickly, before everyone else gets it booked Does your annual holiday never quite feel enough? Do you find your holidays breeze by, leaving you disappointed and sunburnt when returning to work? Well, TikTok user Graham David (@Grahamdavid) has got you covered. In his video, David breaks down the best ways to use up your […]

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The Christian teacher was allowed to return to school after transphobic comments Tanner Cross, a teacher who was suspended after refusing to use a child’s chosen pronouns, later attempted to sue the school district for his unfair dismissal. That same teacher has now been reinstated at the school. Cross had the following to say at […]

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Burger King and the kind of  Vegan Restaurant A Burger King store has decided to go entirely vegan for the week. Between Monday June 7 and Friday 11, they will only be selling food containing zero animal products. If just the mention of the word vegan evokes images of kale and hummus, don’t fear because […]

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RIP George, the Capuchin monkey who became a superstar TikTok is full of bizarre trends, catchy dances, and thirst-traps that have the globe hooked. But, a fluffy little rascal called George won the hearts of millions through his content. George the Capuchin, a service animal, turned superstar, has sadly passed away. George rose to fame […]

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While England will still be taking the knee, Croatia will not England has stated officially that they will continue to take the knee throughout the Euro 2020 tournament, despite the booing from fans and online criticism. However, the Three Lions’ first opponent Croatia will not take the knee. Manager Gareth Southgate, presenter James O’Brien, Rio […]

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The godfather of modern theatre pulls the biggest rockstar move The theatre industry has been battered by the pandemic, with many halls lowering the curtain for a final time. Despite Covid restrictions starting to lift, many theatres cannot afford to operate under a reduced capacity and are idly waiting for the coming lifting of restrictions. Andrew […]

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Gary Neville has called for compulsory racism education for fans, players, and staff Before football matches, the subject of kneeling has been met with fierce support from individuals including Rio Ferdinand, James O’Brien, Gareth Southgate, and Gary Neville. The latter has been outspoken in his belief that fans, staff, and players should all be educated […]

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Journalist tweets racist remarks resulting in her employer showing her the door Journalist Julie Burchill, who has bought you classic headlines like, “The sexist left has never liked a right-wing woman,” has been axed from The Telegraph following an overtly racist tweet. Having tweeted a name suggestion about Meghan and Harry’s newest arrival, Julie Burchill […]

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Friends stick together, but Torys take it to the next level The high court has ruled that the Tory government acted unlawfully by giving a Covid contract to personal friends of Dominic Cummings and Michael Gove. The communications firm is run by James Frayne and Rachel Wolf, who are both personal friends of the political […]

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More cricket players are under investigation by the EBC The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has reported that it is currently investigating “a number of historical, social media posts by other individuals” after Ollie Robinson’s offensive social media posts came to light. Robison’s racist and sexist tweets resulted in his removal from the England […]

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Say Bye Bye to Halogen, and hello to sustainable lighting! The UK government has announced its plans to ban the sale of most halogen lightbulbs. The change is due to happen in September, and it is said that fluorescent bulbs will be next. Who is next on the lighting witchhunt, surely not fairy lights? The […]

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It’s a fine balance We have all been there, rolling over in the morning and thinking how you would rather be enjoying the sun in a beer garden somewhere. For most of us, the angel wins, and the devil remains silent, but the same cannot be said for 66-year-old Colin Kane. Mr Kane has suffered […]

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After spending sixteen hours glueing 7700 pennies to the floor, Jordan Darian may have just lost out on a hefty payday Since the first lockdown, home renovation has become increasingly popular, with my people sharing their home transformations on social media. From simply painting cupboards, to completely knocking down walls, interior TikTok is a mecca […]

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Emmanuel Macron took a bit of whack to the face while touring Drôme A video appearing on both TikTok and Twitter shows the French president Emmanuel Macron being assaulted from behind a barrier. FRANCE—Video emerges of @EmmanuelMacron slapped in the face, while greeting people during his tour of the #Drôme. Two people reportedly arrested. pic.twitter.com/4mxU7tOrMJ […]

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The Money Saving Expert tweeted a cautionary tale for us all to heed Today the internet broke, not because of a Paper magazine cover, and certainly not because someone posted a scantily clad Instagram picture. Martin Lewis, the founder of Money Saving Expert, has tweeted a cautionary tale to those attempting to use the government […]

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Crocs are like Marmite; some people hate them, and the others are frankly wrong The clog company has teamed up with a fellow purveyor of the bizarre, Balenciaga, the brand famous for curating rather abstract garments for a high fashion market, and now, they have teamed up with everyone’s favourite comfort brand. The design illustrates […]

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Operation Ironside might sound like a Transformers spin-off but it was actually a pretty impressive initiative American and Australian authorities have hacked a ‘crime app’ with encrypted messages that led to the arrest of hundreds of organised crime members. Across eighteen countries, officials were able to hack encrypted messages and carry out Operation Ironside. Operation […]

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Russia are not happy with Ukraine’s Euro 2020 kit. Here’s why For those of you taking an unapologetic stance on kneeling before matches, please turn your heads to another Euro 2020 statement. Ukraine’s chosen kit for the upcoming games details its borders, including the peninsula Crimea. If that were not enough, they also have opted […]

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“How big is your flag?” Since the BLM movement dominated news cycles last year, the subject of kneeling during sports games has been a popular topic of discussion. Many ‘fans’ believe that the sport should not align itself with a political movement, but both players and managers have hit back at this sentiment. Though the […]

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Following the success of both Wandavision and Falcon and the Winter Soldier, fans are ecstatic that Marvel will once again return to our screens on Wednesday. Loki, which is set to follow the God of mischief through a fractured timeline, has received great praise for its first two episodes. The News outlets that were lucky […]

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The 2021 Bafta awards was a fabulous demonstration of Black excellence in the television industry. I May Destroy You, Diversity, Rakie Ayola, and Sitting In Limbo, all made history with their unrivalled portrayal of the Black experience. Diversity won Virgin Media’s must-see moment, which is a category voted on by the general public. “This is […]

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It seems rather funny to question how much Floyd Mayweather and Logan Paul took home after their fight; after all, what was essentially a publicity stunt has earned them millions. Regardless, the world can’t stop talking about the fight, the supposed knockout, and of course, the hugs. They said Floyd was untouchable. They said it'd […]

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Craig Moffat, a 21-year-old from Edinburgh, travelled 120 miles for a date with a girl he met on Instagram. Craig was kind enough to talk to JOE about his experience. Clad in a suit and tie, complete with a dapper waistcoat, Moffat treated himself to a first-class train ticket. Because if you’re going to travel […]

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A trailer has surfaced of two beloved former football stars Micha Richards and Roy Keane. Posting to their Twitter, Sky Bet has announced an upcoming series that cashes in on the electric chemistry between Richards and Keane. Roy Keane holds the joint title of the most successful Irish footballer of all time, while Micha Richards […]

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“I love Jack Grealish!” Football legend Ian Wright shared a genuinely heartwarming story on Twitter today. He sat down on his podcast Wrighty’s House to tell listeners of his experience with an eager fan. ❤️❤️❤️ @JackGrealish🎙️@WrightysHouse pic.twitter.com/u03Evz8rFd — Ian Wright (@IanWright0) June 4, 2021 “I was in a pub in Surrey,” he starts before diving […]

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‘Time ain’t straight and neither am I’ Sophie Turner, or Sansa Stark for any Game of Thrones fans, has maybe come out to join the Alphabet Mafia during Pride month. Turner started her career at age fourteen when she starred in Game of Thrones. Prompted by her drama teacher, Turner auditioned and then starred in […]

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Okay, boomer The term ‘snowflake’ has risen to popularity in recent years. Older generations often employ it to put down anyone seen as overly politically correct or extremely sensitive to sociological issues. You can most often see it in Facebook rants, right-wing columns, and coming from the mouth of Piers Morgan. However, in the largest […]

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The 2020/2021 UEFA Euros are just around the corner, and this year there is even more reason to get out and celebrate. Not only can you support local businesses, but meet with like-minded individuals who, like you, are buzzing for the rescheduled tournament. Come the 11th of June; millions will flock to pubs and beer […]

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Ip Man v John Wick Chad Stahelski has worked on just about every action film in some capacity, but he is arguably most noted for directing the John Wick series. The series follows the life of John Wick (Keanu Reeves) as he quests for vengeance, retribution, and a hefty payday.  Due to join the cast […]

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Tourists who happened to be enjoying the sun in Portugal were livid to find out they had to get home immediately. New quarantine rules come into effect on Tuesday, which would have seen holiday goers couped up for an extended period of time. EasyJet CEO Johan Lundgren has claimed that the new plans were a […]

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The past decade has seen the rise of a movement hinged on body positivity, self-love, and pride. But amongst those celebrating their bodies, there is also the concern for individual health. 13,996 people have taken part in a study that addresses and explores weight stigma. The study considers individuals in the UK, US, Australia, Canada, […]

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The internet was not happy In April, pop star and Disney Channel alum Demi Lovato (they/them) criticised a frozen yoghurt company for promoting diet culture through their reduced sugar products. Posting to their 106m followers on Instagram, Lovato said: “Finding it extremely hard to order froyo from @thebiggchillofficial when you have to walk past tons […]

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Pride month wouldn’t be complete without homophobic attacks towards people merely living their lives. It’s sad but true. A gaggle of straight white women caused a stir at a cabana in Sacramento after seeing two queer Black women kissing in the pool. The Black Bay area, a news outlet offering the perspectives of Black […]

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“It’s not something on behalf of our Black players that I wanted to hear” Since last years protests in support of the BLM movement, sports teams worldwide have taken a knee as a sign of solidarity. There has been backlash through most sporting events, but organisers and managers are together in their beliefs. Gareth Southgate […]

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Undercover journalism? Undercover journalism is a staple in the media industry. However, a recent story from Denmark brings a whole new meaning to the phrase, which shall henceforth be referred to as under the cover journalism. Imagine you are driving to work in Denmark, hoping to set the mood with some motivational tunes. However, the […]

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Thor is looking swole The pandemic has halted the progression of cinema across the globe, with Marvel taking a considerable hit to their plans for their subsequent phases of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, Thor himself has shared a picture to announce that Thor: Love and Thunder has wrapped filming. “That’s a wrap on Thor […]

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Art, in its infinite forms, has always been subjective What is trash to one person may be a gold mine to another. Italian born artist Salvatore Garau has successfully sold a sculpture for $18,000. But art sells for enormous prices all the time, so what makes Garau’s piece so unique? All of the money Garau […]

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The teacher stated he would “never affirm that a biological boy can be a girl and vice versa” When one thinks of the most liberal places globally, Virginia is certainly not the first place that jumps to mind. Though the battle for equal rights continues worldwide, even ‘developed’ countries are disappointing when it comes to […]

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Starmer revealed that he couldn’t bring himself to tell his father the heartbreaking truth Keir Starmer has a less public persona than his predecessor, which is strange considering he is often in the headlines. During his sit down with Piers Morgan, he opened up about his childhood, the loss of his mother, and the deterioration […]

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