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Tooro King Oyo Buried as Succession Dispute Deepens

Uganda's King Oyo, the world's youngest reigning monarch, was buried on Saturday following his death from cancer. A fierce succession dispute between the royal clan and the late king's family has erupted over who will lead the traditional Tooro kingdom next.

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Alesha Dixon and Stacey Solomon to host revamped Voice UK on ITV

ITV has announced that Alesha Dixon and Stacey Solomon will host The Voice UK, replacing Emma Willis who is moving to BBC's Strictly Come Dancing. Cheryl and Aitch join the coaching panel alongside returning coaches Kelly Rowland and Will.I.Am. Sir Tom Jones departs after being offered a reduced ...

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Oxford Museum to Return 39 Ancestral Naga Remains to Northeastern India

Oxford's Pitt Rivers Museum has approved the return of 39 ancestral Naga remains to northeastern India after more than a century. The decision follows six years of dialogue with the Naga community and represents a significant step in addressing colonial-era acquisitions.

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Mbappe condemns viral dictator meme as lacking political awareness

Kylian Mbappe has criticised a viral AI-generated meme comparing him to a dictator, saying it demonstrates "a lack of political and human awareness." The Real Madrid forward acknowledged the humorous intent behind some uses while arguing the comparison trivialises serious historical harm.

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Welsh Farmer Dropped Into Freezing Abandoned Town With Nothing for Survival Show

A Welsh farmer was dropped into an abandoned American town with nothing but his clothes for a new survival series. Ioan Humphreys faced -12C temperatures and no food, water or power while competing with 13 others for resources.

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Scotland's finest: reader photos from early September

Readers submitted photographs of Scotland between 4 and 11 September, capturing landscapes, wildlife, cultural events and atmospheric phenomena. The gallery forms part of a continuing weekly photo feature.

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Eight-year-old's Bronze Age discovery to go on display in Lake District

An eight-year-old boy's Bronze Age spearhead discovery near Windermere will go on display at the Armitt Museum in Ambleside throughout 2027. Found in November 2024, the ancient hunting weapon was carefully preserved by the young finder.

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Decades of Dedication: Handmade Lancaster Cockpit Replica Opens to Visitors

A handmade Lancaster bomber cockpit replica built by engineer Leon Ellison over decades has arrived at Metheringham Airfield Visitor Centre in Lincolnshire. The museum plans to transform it into a fully functioning flight simulator, with visitors currently able to experience it through guided tours.

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Collector selling 500 John Deere toy tractors to expand other collections

A collector from Essex is selling over 500 John Deere toy tractors at auction on 16–17 October 2026 to make room for other collectables. Peter Green has spent 12 years assembling the collection, which includes rare models and bespoke commissions expected to fetch £300–£500 each.

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When TV Gold Turns to Rust: Shows Viewers Have Abandoned

Television audiences worldwide are abandoning once-beloved shows that have lost their creative spark. From reality competitions to medical dramas and animated comedies, viewers share frustrations with programmes that have declined through cast changes, tonal shifts, and exhausted narrative concepts.

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Seven Essential Streaming Picks: Oldman's Spy Drama and Reacher's Formidable Protégé

Seven new shows arrive this week across major streaming platforms, headlined by Gary Oldman's return in Slow Horses season six and the debut of Neagley, a spinoff centring on Jack Reacher's formidable protégé. The slate also includes Ryan Murphy's Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story and adaptations ...

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Lisbon Horror Festival Marks 20 Years With Expanded Programme and Global Showcase

Portugal's sole horror film festival celebrates its 20th edition with 11 days of programming, over 170 films from 40 countries, and a mission to find cinema that still genuinely frightens audiences in an age of mainstream scares.

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