In a video posted on Thursday, Prime Minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham said it was 'all starting to feel very real' while Keir Starmer praised his likely successor19:19, 09 Jul 2026Updated 19:20, 09 Jul 2026View ImageKeir Starmer praised his likely successor Andy Burnham(Image: AFP via Getty Images)Andy Burnham is on course to be PM after already securing the support of more than 300 Labour MPs to take over as the party’s leader.At the close of the first day of nominations, Mr Burnham said he is "deeply grateful" to have won…

England football legend Wayne Rooney is set to row the River Mersey, after pledging to do so if Brazil lost to Norway at the World Cup, as the Daily Star reported this week.The Scandinavian side stunned the South Americans with a 2-1 victory and the BBC pundit and soccer ace said: “I’m a man of my word.”But it’s not the only funny forfeit in the history of the beautiful game, as James Moore recalls…Only fools and footballers : While at Portsmouth, ex-England goalie David James had to drive round town in a beaten-up Reliant…

Scientists have exposed the grim reality of cannibalism as a new model reveals eating human flesh unleashes fatal diseases that wipe out entire populations18:54, 09 Jul 2026Updated 18:54, 09 Jul 2026View 3 ImagesEven the sophisticated palate of Hollywood's most famous cannibal Hannibal Lecter wouldn't save him from fatal diseases(Image: ORION PICTURES)Cannibalism became one of humanity's ultimate taboos for a terrifying reason, as it can wipe out entire populations with a horrific fatal disease. New research has revealed…

The Prime Minister-in-waiting said the suffering in Gaza was a 'scar on our collective conscience' and said pressure needed to be ramped up on the Israeli government18:49, 09 Jul 2026Updated 18:50, 09 Jul 2026View 2 ImagesAndy Burnham has apologised for Labour's initial response to the conflict in Gaza(Image: Getty Images)Andy Burnham has apologised for Labour's initial response to the Gaza conflict and signalled a significant shift in the party's stance on the Middle East.The Prime Minister-in-waiting said the suffering in…