Voice notes are massive in some countries but not the UK. This is why.
Voice notes have they taken some countries by storm, while failing to truly take off in Britain.
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Gen Z is starting their nights with sugary canned cocktails – even if the taste proves divisive.
UK steps up plans for potential shortages caused by Iran war
Officials are monitoring stock levels and planning for any potential disruptions to the supply chain.
A ‘bruising week’ for Sir Keir and ‘Order Andrew to give evidence’
A number of the papers are raiding questions over Sir Keir Starmer’s future in politics.
‘I know what I saw’ – Scotland’s history of big cat sightings
Sightings of a panther-like cat in the Cairngorms are the latest in a long line of reported feline encounters.
The crime that never happened – but sparked a rage bait frenzy anyway
Misinformation about an alleged rape in Epsom became a real-world storm, but we’ve been here before.
I didn’t tell my boyfriend my age when we started dating. I worried he might end things
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Noah Kahan was crowned a superstar. It messed with his head
The US singer became a festival headliner after his third album, triggering a crisis of confidence.
A 17th Century ‘supercomputer’ once owned by Indian royalty heads for auction
The astrolabe – or astronomical computer – is possibly the largest in existence and has never been exhibited before.
‘It’s not done’ – Arsenal back up Rice’s words with crucial win
Arsenal deliver on Declan Rice’s promise that the Premier League title race is “not done” with an important win over Newcastle.
Trump cancels US envoys’ trip to Pakistan for talks on Iran war
Iran had earlier said there were no plans for a direct meeting with a US delegation led by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
Giuffre family hold anniversary vigil ahead of King’s US visit
Family and supporters of Virginia Giuffre repeated calls for King Charles to meet Epstein survivors.
Trophyless to treble? Man City’s quest for more history
Manchester City were in a state of turmoil this time last year – staring at a first trophyless season since 2017 – but they are now in with a chance of a domestic treble.
Woman and child die after getting into difficulty in water at London park
Police described the incident as “tragic” and said they are working to identify the pair’s next of kin.
Why ‘muted’ England’s dominance prompts concern
England were feeling “muted” after beating Wales but the defending champions remain on course for an eighth straight title.
Key figure in Mandelson vetting row will not appear to give evidence to MPs
The Foreign Affairs Committee says Ian Collard will only be giving evidence in writing.
Their day, until it wasn’t – the title decider that had it all
Two goals in stoppage time and pitch invasions by both sets of fans. The last day of the National League season lived up to its billing.
Woman, 29, dies week after being hit by car outside club in London’s Soho
Klaudia Zakrzewska, 32, from Essex, dies in hospital after a collision on Argyll Street in Soho.
Woman arrested after two children die in house fire
Police said two boys, aged one and three, died at the scene.
England sweep aside Wales to continue dominant run
England run in 10 tries as they continue their Women’s Six Nations title defence with a 62-24 victory over Wales.