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It's already 'very likely' someone in the UK has contracted the new deadlier variant of monkeypox, an expert has warned. Another two countries outside Africa have recorded cases of the viral diseaseafter an outbreak of a newer strain emerged.

Taylor Swift has “reached out to families of Southport stabbing victims” before returning to perform at Wembley Stadium last night (August 15), according to reports.It was Swift’s her first time back in the UK since the deaths of three young girls following a mass stabbing at a Swift-themed dance class in Southport last month. A teenager has since been charged with murder.

Taylor Swift Vienna terror plot has claimed that the accusations against their client have been exaggerated.Last week, all three of the pop star’s ‘Eras Tour’ shows in Vienna were cancelled, after it was revealed that two people had been arrested for allegedly plotting a terror attack during the gigs.Swift was set to play at Vienna’s Ernst Happel Stadium on Thursday (August 8), Friday (9) and Saturday (10), but event organiser Barracuda Music confirmed that it had “no choice but to cancel the three scheduled shows for everyone’s safety”.A 19-year-old main suspect was arrested in Ternitz, south of Vienna, and a second person in the Austrian capital. It was widely reported that the former had pledged an oath of allegiance to the Islamic State group and had reportedly wanted to use knives or self-made explosives outside the Ernst Happel Stadium to kill as many people as possible (via Sky News).It was later reported by numerous outlets that a police search of his house reportedly led to chemicals, explosives, knives and machetes being found.Now, the lawyer representing the suspect – who has not been named in line with Austrian privacy rules – has claimed that the accusations raised against him have been exaggerated.“He had neither the means nor the possibility and the explosives to carry this out,” defense lawyer Werner Tomanek said (as per Associated Press).

Sam Fender brought a superfan called Bryon up to perform ‘The Borders’ at Boardmasters 2024. – check it out below.Fender wasn’t long into his Saturday night headlining slot (August 10) at the Newquay festival when he saw the fan holding up a sign that read “I CAN PLAY THE BORDERS”.Bryon then was brought on stage, with a security guard helping him over the barrier, where he joined in for ‘The Borders’ on acoustic guitar.

Boardmasters music festival have spoken out about their injuries.It was reported by the Devon and Cornwall police that the incident at the Newquay festival “left a small number of attendees injured” on Friday (August 9), with the festival later confirming that seven attendees were taken to hospital.In a statement on the police website, they described it as an isolated incident, and said: “The injured parties are currently being treated on-site by medical staff or have been taken to hospital to be checked over. None of the injuries are considered serious.”As a result, a DJ set was cancelled, with Boardmasters taking to X/Twitter to say: “Sammy Virji’s set was cancelled this evening to allow our on site teams to respond to a crowd surge.

Disney+ teamed up with an Austrian broadcaster to show Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour film for free on Saturday (August 10) following the cancellation of the pop star’s Vienna shows.All three of Swift’s planned shows in Vienna were cancelled earlier this week after it was revealed that two people had been arrested for allegedly plotting a terror attack during the gigs.Yesterday, Disney+ DE announced they’d joined forces with ORF, a national broadcaster in Austria, to show Swift’s concert movie. The film was broadcast at 9:45pm local time last night on the public channel ORF 1.In an announcement shared on Instagram, the streaming platform also announced they are offering a free 7-day trial subscription for anyone who missed the broadcast in Austria and Germany.

Travis Scott has been arrested following a fight with a security guard at a hotel in Paris, according to French prosecutors.The musician was reportedly taken into custody after staff at the hotel called French police after an altercation today (August 9).As per Valeurs (via The Independent), the Paris prosecutor’s office said: “The police were called to the George V hotel to arrest the rapper for assaulting a security guard. The latter had himself intervened to separate the rapper from his bodyguard.”Paris based journalist Peter Allen was reportedly told by a police source that while Scott was taken into custody, his “condition did not initially allow him to be questioned.”As per The Mirror, another source told Allen: “The suspect was drunk and had been fighting with another man – possibly a receptionist in the hotel.

Taylor Swift concert. The teenager was arrested in Vienna, after allegedly being in contact with the 19-year-old main suspect.All three of the pop star’s ‘Eras Tour’ shows in Vienna were cancelled earlier this week, after it was revealed that two people had been arrested for allegedly plotting a terror attack during the gigs.The ‘Midnights’ singer was set to play at Vienna’s Ernst Happel Stadium last night (Thursday August 8), tonight (9) and tomorrow (10), but event organiser Barracuda Music confirmed that it had “no choice but to cancel the three scheduled shows for everyone’s safety”.A 19-year-old main suspect was arrested in Ternitz, south of Vienna, and a second person in the Austrian capital.

Taylor Swift’s upcoming London shows will not be impacted by the Vienna terror plot.All three of the pop star’s shows in the Austrian capital were cancelled earlier this week, after it was revealed that two people had been arrested for allegedly plotting a terror attack during the gigs.After playing three sold-out nights at Wembley Stadium back in June, pop star Swift is set to return to the UK capital later this month for five more shows – featuring support from Raye, Holly Humberstone, Suki Waterhouse and Paramore.There had been some speculation that the incident in Vienna might have put the London shows in doubt, but a police spokesperson has assured fans that that is not currently the case.“The Met works closely with venue security teams and other partners to ensure there are appropriate security and policing plans in place,” they said (via Reuters).“There is nothing to indicate that the matters being investigated by the Austrian authorities will have an impact on upcoming events here in London.”“As always, we will continue to keep any new information under careful review,” they concluded.Mayor of London Sadiq Khan was interviewed about the shows.

Taylor Swift’s shows in Vienna, and authorities have confirmed that a “tragedy was prevented” with his arrest.All three of the pop star’s shows in Vienna were cancelled earlier this week, after it was revealed that two people had been arrested for allegedly plotting a terror attack during the gigs.The ‘Midnights’ singer was set to play at Vienna’s Ernst Happel Stadium tonight (Thursday, August 8) Friday (9) and Saturday (10), but event organiser Barracuda Music confirmed last night that it had “no choice but to cancel the three scheduled shows for everyone’s safety”.A 19-year-old main suspect was arrested in Ternitz, south of Vienna, and a second person in the Austrian capital. It was widely reported that the former had pledged an oath of allegiance to the Islamic State group, and the public security director at Austria’s interior ministry Franz Ruf confirmed that authorities were aware of “preparatory actions” for a possible attack in Austria.Now, it has been announced that the teenage suspect has fully confessed to planning a terror attack at one of the shows in Vienna.

Merseyside Police Chief Constable Serena Kennedy has said that officers are suffering from panic attacks after having to deal with the violent mobs during recent riots. The shocking revelation emerged in a Liverpool Crown Court hearing on Wednesday when PCC Kennedy went on record detailing three men's sentencing involved in the unrest plaguing Merseyside last week.

The Home Secretary has warned that 'thugs' involved in riots and disorder over the weekend 'will face a knock on the door from police'.

The Sky News studio was left in disarray when one of their presenters ended up in a headlock during a live broadcast from the Edinburgh Fringe.

Huw Edwards is facing growing pressure to return his salary to the BBC after pleading guilty this week to accessing indecent images of children.

John Lennon’s iconic sunglasses at action for £40,000.The news of the auction emerged in recent weeks, with the glasses as well as a number of other Fab Four memorabilia items going under the hammer at Farleigh Golf Club in Surrey yesterday (July 31).In the end, the blue-tinted spectacles were picked up by the television personality, international spoon-bender and self-proclaimed illusionist Geller, 77, for a tidy sum.Speaking to the BBC, Geller said he was “elated” with his purchase and that his plan is to display them in his own museum in his hometown of Tel Aviv, Israel.“John Lennon and I were very good friends while we were living in New York in the 1970s,” claimed Geller, who also owns a lock of the Beatle’s hair and a sketch that he once made of a UFO (via Sky News).“I knew I had to buy these glasses whatever. I would have gone up to £500,000,” Geller continued.

a mass stabbing at a Swift-themed event.The far-right protestors – believed to be supporters of the far-right English Defence League – took to the streets of Southport yesterday (July 30), where they clashed with police and disrupted a peaceful vigil held for the victims of a recent attack.It comes after three children were killed in a knife attack that took place at a Swift-themed dance and yoga workshop on Hart Street on Monday (July 29). As reported by Sky News, three of the victims – six-year-old Bebe King, seven-year-old Elsie Dot Stancombe, and nine-year-old Alice Dasilva Aguiar – sadly passed, while five other children and two adults remain in critical condition.A 17-year-old male was arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody.

Taylor Swift fans have launched a fundraiser to raise funds for those who have tragically passed following a mass stabbing at a Swift-themed event.Yesterday (July 29), three children were killed in a knife attack that took place at a Swift-themed dance and yoga workshop on Hart Street. As reported by Sky News, three of the victims – six-year-old Bebe King, seven-year-old Elsie Dot Stancombe, and nine-year-old Alice Dasilva Aguiar – have sadly passed while five other children and two adults remain in critical condition.A 17-year-old male was arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody.

Sky News, Cineworld is looking to close up to a quarter of its 100 UK cinemas in total, and renegotiate rental agreements on around 50 sites.The chain, which currently operates 100 cinemas in the UK, plans to close cinemas in Glasgow Parkhead, Bedford, Hinckley, Loughborough, Yate and Swindon Circus. Further closures are expected this summer.A spokesman told The Mirror: “We are implementing a restructuring plan to provide our company with a strong platform to return our business to profitability, attract further investment from the Group, and ensure a sustainable long-term future for Cineworld in the UK.”Recently, Hugh Grant lamented the “unbearable” closure of a London Picturehouse cinema on Fulham Road after 94 years in operation.

Taylor Swift has spoken of her 'shock' following the horrific stabbing in Southport yesterday.

One of the UK’s leading cinema chains, Cineworld, has announced the closure of six venures across the country, as part of a major restructuring plan.

Cineworld is reportedly on the brink of closing 25 of its cinemas and cutting hundreds of jobs in a major restructuring move, according to Sky News. The cinema chain is expected to announce the details of the plan tomorrow.