Poundland’s large Edinburgh branch is shutting down soon, part of a massive restructuring and sale of the retailer for just £1. This comes as Poundland cuts 200 stores across the UK, shaking up local shopping routines and putting jobs on the line.
Read moreRalph Fiennes, at 62, underwent an intense five-month fitness overhaul to play Odysseus in 'The Return.' With the help of trainer Dan Avasilcai, he adopted weight training, running, and a tailored diet, merging physical endurance and emotional depth for the role. The film connects ancient myth to today’s stories of loss and reunion.
Read moreApril 2025 mortgage trends looked unsettled: new home purchase loan applications hit a 13-year high, but refinancing and overall purchases declined due to rising rates. Home sales stayed hot for new builds, while home price growth lost steam and economic jitters kept some buyers sidelined.
Read moreBarcelona seized their 28th La Liga crown with a 2-0 win over Espanyol, wrapping up a domestic treble. Lamine Yamal starred with a goal and an assist, while Wojciech Szczęsny and Andreas Christensen turned in superb performances. Hansi Flick secured major silverware in his debut season as manager.
Read moreReece Richards, known for *Sex Education* and *Hairspray The Musical*, was pepper-sprayed by London police after being mistaken for a suspect. He was cleared after 14 minutes, but the incident has reignited discussions about police conduct and allegations of racial profiling.
Read moreA magnitude 6.9 earthquake rattled Papua New Guinea near New Britain, setting off temporary tsunami warnings and briefly putting over 500,000 people on alert. The scare passed without causing damage, but it underscored the region's risk as part of the turbulent Pacific Ring of Fire.
Read moreNationwide is exploring another round of its Fairer Share Payment, potentially giving £100 bonuses to millions of members in 2025. Eligibility hinges on holding both a current account and either savings or a mortgage with the society. The final decision awaits Nationwide’s full-year financial results released on May 29.
Read moreAbdullah Öcalan, founder of the PKK, revolutionized the Kurdish struggle in Turkey through armed resistance and Marxist ideology. After starting as a student activist, Öcalan led a decades-long conflict, endured exile, and was captured in 1999. He remains a hugely divisive figure, seen as both freedom fighter and terrorist.
Read moreNottingham Forest battled past Ipswich Town in a nerve-wracking FA Cup match, winning 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 stalemate. George Hirst and Ryan Yates scored in regular time, but goalie Matz Sels was the hero in the shootout. Forest now look ahead to a big clash with Brighton.
Read moreViolence along the India-Pakistan border has surged after a deadly terrorist attack in Kashmir, prompting missile strikes and drone warfare between the two nuclear-armed rivals. Air raid sirens, evacuations, and mounting casualties set the region on edge, as both sides trade blame and clamp down on information.
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