ANDREW NEIL: The speech that Andy Burnham should have made... and why he doesn't have the stomach for what's really needed
Andy Burnham was wafted into No 10 for the first time as Prime Minister yesterday on the same welter of vacuous cliches that propelled him to the Labour leadership.
There was a loud bang... then I felt blood all over me: Ryanair passenger describes terror of being sucked out of a window mid-flight - and the panic he now suffers when he hears a plane
Ljubiša Karović, 61, from Serbia, was travelling from Greece to Germany when his head and shoulders were left hanging outside the aircraft while his wife desperately clung to his feet for five minutes.
The brutal truth about Japan: I was told it's 'great for families' - but the locals were awful to my kids and the cities are a pervert's paradise. Then an incident at a train station was the last straw, writes JONICA BRAY
Exhausted and frustrated, I pushed open the glass doors of the 7-Eleven and made a beeline for the chilled section to pick out dinner for my tired, hungry family.
I cut off my parents at 42 and changed my surname to save my mental health. My life became instantly better: Thousands of adults are walking out on their families - now KATHRYN KNIGHT reveals why
Eight years ago Richard Carnaby handed his parents the set of door keys that gave him access to their Suffolk home. 'I told them I wouldn't be needing them any more,' he says.
Cosmic gymnastics: Study reveals how our Milky Way once underwent a dramatic FLIP
While the Milky Way galaxy might look calm and stable today, scientists say a grand display of cosmic gymnastics once turned our world upside down.
The best views in the UK - from Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh to Dorset's iconic Jurassic Coast
From iconic London viewpoints to majestic beaches across the country, these are some of the UK's top views.
Keir Starmer, Rachel Reeves and ex-PM's other sacked loyalists in line for payoffs totalling £200k as Andy Burnham creates 'Cabinet for the North'
After replacing Sir Keir as Prime Minister on Monday, Mr Burnham wielded the axe as he culled those closest to his predecessor.
Grieving family confront rogue mechanic after he admits wrongly passing MOT of dangerous car which killed three people in crash
Neil Lewis, 47, confessed to fraud by false representation following the deaths of Eve Smith, 21, Darcy Ross, 21, and driver Rafel Jeanne, 24.
The Galaxy Card Is Samsung's Answer To the Apple Card
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Wired: Nearly seven years after Apple debuted the Apple Card, Samsung is following the iPhone maker's footsteps with the Galaxy Card, aiming for its own slice of the credit card market. The announcement comes two days before Samsung's second Galaxy Unpacked event of the year, where it's expected to showcase new smartwatches and folding smartphones. The Galaxy Card is issued by Barclays on the Visa network; the Apple Card, originally issued by Goldman Sachs but now transitioning to Chase, is on the MasterCard network. There is a physical card -- it's not made of titanium but recycled steel.
The virtual card will be provisioned to a user's Samsung Wallet account. With no annual fee, Samsung says cardmembers can earn 5 percent cash rewards on all in-store or online purchases made directly from Samsung in the US, 3 percent cash rewards on purchases made with the Galaxy Card using Samsung Wallet, 2 percent cash rewards on streaming service subscriptions, and 1 percent cash rewards on everything else with the physical card. The cash rewards can be redeemed as a statement credit or transferred to a checking or savings account. The annual percentage rate (APR) varies by cardmember, but the card has no foreign transaction fees. Other perks include a 20 percent discount on Samsung's VIP Advantage membership, which offers extended device protection, specialized support, and exclusive deals, and $200 in cash rewards after spending $2,000 in the first 90 days.
Applications open up on July 22. The Samsung Wallet app is only available on Samsung smartphones and watches, so what happens if a consumer switches to a different smartphone brand? The company says Galaxy Card is not limited to Samsung device owners and that anyone can use the physical card, but you lose the key perks; the card can be managed through a BarclaysUS.com online portal. (Similarly, if an iPhone owner switches to Android, their physical Apple Card will still work, but they lose access to the Apple Wallet app and the 3 percent daily cash perk on Apple purchases; there's a web portal to manage the account.)
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Nvidia shows off Vera Rubin platform for tokenmaxxing
If your AI Factory sells tokens, why not optimize token emission?
Residents 'sick' of 'scruffy' flags hanging from lampposts, leader claims
It has been claimed they are 'damaging' the area's 'community spirit'
Trump prepares shock tariff blitz on SIXTY nations as advisers scramble to rein him in - president flirting with midterm bloodbath
Donald Trump is preparing to unleash a fresh wave of tariffs on dozens of countries within days, brushing aside warnings from his own advisers.
Hero farmers save couple's home from raging fire as parched ground ignites in fields across Britain amid heatwave
Farmers Phil and Abi Monkman say they will be 'forever grateful' for the hero farmers who jumped to their rescue and helped stop a wildfire threatening their North Yorkshire farm.
Man gives brutally honest account of genital condition that affects 15 million men but 'no one talks about it'
Social media influencer Joel M is raising awareness of hypospadias, a condition that affects around one in every 300 male births yet, he says, 'no one speaks about it'.
Man accused of driving into someone's front wall and fleeing the scene
The incident took place on Canvey Island earlier this month
A feast fit for a (Vi)king! Erling Haaland shows off huge birthday meal on holiday with girlfriend Isabel - as he gears up for Premier League return after Norway's World Cup campaign
Erling Haaland celebrated turning 26 in style on Tuesday as he showed off his huge birthday feast while holidaying after the World Cup.
From mouldy grout in your bathroom to an unkempt lawn, these are the imperfections your guests are immediately noticing, new poll reveals
With summer entertaining season underway, DIY expert Jimmy Englezos of Ronseal reveals the household imperfections guests notice first - including overgrown grass, and peeling interior paint.
Independent travel agent opens first high street shop in Coggeshall
An independent travel agent, who runs Your Great Adventures, has opened his first high street shop in Coggeshall.
Could another heatwave be on the way? Experts issue August verdict
The Met Office has issued an update as to whether the UK is likely to experience another heatwave into August.
Could another heatwave be on the way? Experts issue August verdict
The Met Office has issued an update as to whether the UK is likely to experience another heatwave into August.