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Inside Grok’s pivot to porn — all in a bid to keep users engaged and away from the AI system’s original purpose

Former employees have alleged that the chatbot’s ongoing scandals over sexualized images are a direct result of Musk’s drive to corner the market in lewd AI

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‘Forever chemicals’ in drinking water could be reduced under new government plans

PFAs, used in many everyday items, take centuries to degrade and pose risks to humans

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Comic Relief confirms all-star lineup for 2026 campaign

‘This Red Nose Day is the chance to come together, take yourself funny for money and turn a day of silliness and having a much-needed laugh into something that makes a world of difference,’ says Comic Relief chief executive Samir Patel

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Harvey Willgoose parents say ‘too many red flags’ ignored before school stabbing

An independent review into Harvey’s death found “several missed opportunities” to address behaviour and manage risk before the fatal stabbing

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Lily Allen was ‘terrified’ of public reaction to deeply personal album

‘I don’t think that it’s a particularly self-aware record,’ says the singer about her acclaimed ‘West End Girl’ album

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Doctor Who sonic screwdrivers and Tardis props go up for auction

The online auction will be held from 3 to 19 February, with 20 per cent of proceeds being donated to BBC Children in Need

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Star-studded contestants for Celebrity Bake Off 2026 named

Ralf Little, Rag’n’Bone Man, Mutya Buena and Scott Mills are also competing in the Channel 4 charity special

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New home registrations in London plunged by 27% last year – warranty provider

Overall, new home registrations across the UK increased by 11%, the National House Building Council said.

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‘Too many red flags’ – Parents of murdered boy say school could have saved him

Harvey Willgoose, 15, was stabbed by a fellow pupil in front of horrified children and teachers at All Saints Catholic High School in Sheffield.

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UK’s first Government-backed Tech Town named

Schools and colleges, businesses and hospitals in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, will receive Government support to develop AI tools and digital skills.

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Famous British landmark’s history secured after Stephen Fry’s backing

The campaign also received backing from actor and writer Sir Stephen Fry

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NHS support staff in affluent areas benefit from more career opportunities, report finds

Analysis showed workers in the South East were almost twice as likely to move into a registered position than those in the North East

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The industrial town that’s set to become a UK tech and AI hub

Barnsley has been named the UK’s first ‘Tech Town’ and will now benefit from increased AI opportunities

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MPs to vote on lifting two-child benefit cap after Reeves Budget pledge

Children’s doctors, teachers, health visitors and anti-poverty charities have called on MPs to vote in support of ending the policy

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Winning in Trump’s backyard and raking in money: Democrats begin 2026 with warning to Republicans

NEWS ANALYSIS: Another win for Democrats in Trump territory comes as the party is building a number of powerful campaign war chests, writes John Bowden

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FACT FOCUS: Images of NYC mayor with Jeffrey Epstein are AI-generated. Here's how we know

Images circulating online that show New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani as a child with millionaire financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein are generated by artificial intelligence

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Snake causes terror at train station - before fearless passenger takes matters into his own hands

A snake brought a suburban train station to a standstill after taking up residence on a path leading up to the platform, with terrified commuters refusing to pass until one passenger took matters into his own hands.

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Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS raises conflict of interest concerns

Legal experts say President Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS over leaked tax information raises a host of conflict of interest questions

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Nearly 23 million extra deaths worldwide by 2030 as aid cuts bite, study says

The findings – published in the influential health journal The Lancet – show that Donald Trump’s closure of USAID could lead to more than 14m deaths alone

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Regis Le Bris hails ‘new start’ for summer signing Habib Diarra

The Africa Cup of Nations winner scored one goal and was involved in another in the rout of Burnley.

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British soccer union wants fewer headers for pros, and none for kids, to protect players' brains

The Professional Footballers’ Association is set to announce the first comprehensive protocol to prevent CTE in British soccer players

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Gas explosion in New Hampshire sparks a fire at a mental health facility

Three firefighters were injured when a natural gas leak caused an explosion and fire at a New Hampshire mental health center, but the building’s tenants and clients all evacuated safely

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Savannah Guthrie’s mother was ‘abducted’ from her home while she slept: sheriff

Nancy Guthrie, 84, vanished from her Arizona home on Saturday night

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Police deploy Batman-style grappling hook from patrol car to snare speeding motorist

Dramatic footage shows police bringing a car chase to a stop using a Batman-style vehicle-mounted grappling hook.

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Deadline day: Liverpool make move for summer with Jeremy Jacquet signing

The Reds swooped to secure the services of the Rennes defender in a £55million plus add-ons deal.

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