Pop Mart looks to turn Labubu’s viral fame into Disney-style theme park empire … from the Independent Maroosha Muzaffar
Chinese toy maker planning for animation, theme parks, content collaborations, and merchandise expansion Read More
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Lammy rows back on claim Farage ‘flirted with Hitler Youth’ … from the Independent Larissa Howie
Deputy prime minister David Lammy has backpeddled on claims that Nigel Farage “flirted with Hitler Youth.” Read More
Greta Thunberg’s aid flotilla ‘aggressively circled’ by Israeli warship on final approach to Gaza, say activists … from the Independent Alex Croft
The flotilla has entered the ‘high-risk’ zone near the Gaza coast Read More
Parkinson’s breakthrough could unlock treatments for devastating disease … from the Independent Storm Newton
Scientists have developed a groundbreaking new technique to visualise the brain clusters that may trigger Parkinson’s Read More
7 enduring icons of British culture – and why we still love them … from the Independent
From Jelly Babies to the jingle of prancing Morris dancers, some things have always captured the charming oddities at the heart of British life. But…
The funniest, strangest, and most brilliant things from this year’s Fringe … from the Independent
From established Edinburgh legends to breakout comedy stars, these are the 2025 shows everyone will be talking about Read More
A Very British Summer: Don’t miss these 10 charming cultural events … from the Independent
From the highbrow to the homespun, we round up 10 summer festivals, exhibitions and performances that capture that quintessentially British blend of creativity and charm…
Watch Ozzy Osbourne Return to England in Bittersweet ‘Coming Home’ Trailer … from Rolling Stone Emily Zemler
The BBC documentary will air on Oct. 2 after its August release was delayed due to the wishes late musician’s family Read More
The essential nutrient and dietary requirement that has no proven health benefits … from the Independent Neil Marsh
Eight decades of research have resulted in slim evidence that people derive any significant health benefits from chromium Read More
Munich Oktoberfest fairgrounds closed after bomb threat and deadly explosion … from the Independent Via AP news wire
Police have closed the Oktoberfest fairgrounds following a bomb threat linked to an explosion in northern Munich Read More
Travel warning as strike halts transport in holiday hotspot … from the Independent Ap Correspondent
Trains, buses and taxis are all disrupted as part of a 24-hour strike against changes to labour laws Read More
Trump’s drug boat attacks mirrors the war on terror, officials say … from the Independent Alex Croft
FBI Director Kash Patel called on the U.S. to ‘treat the drug cartels like the al-Qaeda of the world’ Read More
M5 delays after lorry transporting electric cars catches fire … from the Independent Harriette Boucher
There are delays of 30 minutes after a lorry fire on the M5 Read More