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Millions of Facebook users are finally getting their data scandal payouts
Most people probably still remember the Cambridge Analytica scandal, where personal data on millions of Facebook users was collected by Cambridge Analytica without consent for political advertising. In the aftermath of a lawsuit, Facebook agreed in 2019 to pay a $5 billion fine to the FTC. Then in 2022, Facebook settled...

Flying cars crash into each other at Chinese air show
Footage shared on social media shows burning wreckage on the ground after the mid-air collision.

Asher-Smith, Neita and Hunt advance to 200m semi-finals
Great Britain's Dina Asher-Smith, Daryll Neita and Amy Hunt advance to the semi-finals of the women's 200m at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

Hatton was excited for the future, say family
Former world champion Ricky Hatton was "not alone in life" before his death at the age of 46, say his family.

Man Utd announce record revenue despite on-field struggles
Manchester United reveal they generated record financial revenue of £666.5m last year despite the poor on-pitch performance of their men's team.

Ex-Arsenal star Thomas Partey denies rape charges
The 32-year-old footballer was in court accused of raping two women and sexually assaulting another.

Read the text messages between Charlie Kirk accused and roommate
"You're joking, right????" the roommate responds in one message after the alleged gunman tells him he did it, according to court documents.

Four arrests after Trump and Epstein images projected on Windsor Castle
Police said four people remain in custody after the "stunt," which coincided with the US president's arrival in the UK.

JLR supply chain staff told to apply for universal credit, union claims
Staff are being laid off with "reduced or zero pay" following a cyber attack, which has forced the carmaker to shut down, Unite union claims.

Ostrich and emu ancestor could fly, scientists discover

Internet outages hit Gaza Strip as Israeli attacks blamed

Putin foe was poisoned before dying in prison, widow says

Trucks set ablaze as militants block key Senegal-Mali trade route

Will a boycott over Israel divide the Eurovision Song Contest?

More Israelis emigrated than arrived over past year, CBS report reveals

Boardmasters Bob Vylan licence review dropped
Hundreds of people had written to Cornwall councillors before the festival demanding a ban.

Great British Sewing Bee winner 'overwhelmed'
The winner of the BBC One show's 11th series is announced during Tuesday's episode.

Mourinho close to succeeding Lage at Benfica
Jose Mourinho is close to a return to management with Benfica, replacing Bruno Lage who was sacked after the Champions League defeat against Qarabag.

'Forgotten' royal castle uncovered on Scottish island
Archaeologists say the fortress was owned by ancestors of Scotland's medieval Lord of the Isles.

Madeleine McCann suspect freed from German prison
Christian Brückner has never been charged with any crime in relation to the McCann case.

Ten sick Gazan children arrive in UK for treatment
The group are the first to be brought to the UK for treatment under a government scheme.

Ben & Jerry's co-founder quits over social activism row
His resignation marks the latest development in a dispute with parent company Unilever.

Thousands of Palestinians flee as Israeli troops push into Gaza City
Israel says its aim is to defeat up to 3,000 Hamas fighters who remain there, but the offensive has drawn international condemnation.