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UK Palestinian comic Sami Abu Wardeh: ‘I committed the cardinal sin of comedy’

Performer on his Edinburgh show and how a growing wave of Palestinians are using comedy to tell their stories

The Guardian - UK · Aug 10

Indian-origin prodigies Bodhana Sivanandan, Shreyas Royal make British chess history

Bodhana Sivanandan and Shreyas Royal made chess history winning the British Chess Championships. Bodhana became Britain's youngest Women's chess champion after a playoff. Shreyas Royal secured the overall British title, finishing ahead of grandmasters. Royal, who moved from India, was allowed to stay in the UK. This event was the…

The Economic Times · Aug 10

What Is Special About El Salvador's Mega Prison? Farage Begins Talks of Sending Foreign Lags to the Facility

Nigel Farage and Reform UK are considering deporting 10,000 foreign inmates to El Salvador's mega prison to address UK prison overcrowding, amidst controversy over the facility's conditions.

International Business Times UK · Aug 10

How to watch European Athletics Championships 2026: live stream for FREE from anywhere – Day 6 timetable

How to watch European Athletics Championships 2026 live streams around the world. Free coverage, medal timetable, events, preview for Birmingham 2026.

What Hi-Fi? · Aug 10

Amnesty International says Farage putting ‘hate and inhumanity’ over leadership with El Salvador prison plan – as it happened

A spokesperson for the human rights group likened the proposal to ‘financial brutality with British taxpayers’ money’

The Guardian - UK · Aug 10

Willmott's wins wrap up Mini Challenge Clubsport season at Donington Park

Champion ends his year in style with a hat-trick, while reigning TCR UK conqueror Shepherd enjoys a triumphant return to the series

Autosport · Aug 10

UK Solar Eclipse 2026: Will You Be Able to See It? Met Office Forecast Explained

The Met Office forecast suggests southern England could have some of the clearest skies during the eclipse.

International Business Times UK · Aug 10

Mapped: UK to be hotter than Athens as fifth heatwave will bring 37C temperatures

Heat health alert covers all England as health chiefs warn of rise in deaths among vulnerable people

The Independent UK · Aug 10

Harry Potter fans force relocation of £430m undersea cable to avoid Dobby’s ‘grave’

Power cable linking UK and Ireland now passes near Bronze Age human burial remains instead of fictional grave on Welsh beach

The Guardian - UK · Aug 10

Count Binface, the man in a can with a plan, seeks Parliament seat in Britain's wackiest election

Count Binface, a comedian dressed as a garbage can, is challenging Nigel Farage. The candidate is running in a special election in Clacton-on-Sea. Binface offers a unique platform with absurd and local policy proposals. He aims to provide a fresh alternative to established politicians. The candidate does not expect to…

The Economic Times · Aug 10