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Alton Towers is permanently closing The World of David Walliams, as the comedian and author faces allegations of misconduct and a series of professional setbacks. The attraction, based on characters from Walliams’s children’s books, formed a dedicated section of the Staffordshire theme park. It included Gangsta Granny: The Ride, a 4D dark ride centred on a plot to steal the Crown Jewels. An Alton Towers representative said the decision followed a regular review of the resort’s rides and attractions as the 2026 peak season came to an end. “As the 2026 peak season at Alton Towers Resort comes to an…

The 2026 US midterm elections have put control of Congress on the line, with the result set to determine the direction of President Donald Trump’s final two years in office. All 435 seats in the House of Representatives are being contested, alongside 35 Senate seats. Voters are also choosing governors in 36 states, making the elections a major test of the president’s political standing halfway through his second term. Republicans currently control both chambers, but Democrats entered election night needing to gain three House seats and four Senate seats to take control of Congress, according to Associated Press projections. Early…

Beaconsfield mine disaster survivor Todd Russell is to spend his final days at home with his family after a prolonged and unexplained health battle. Mr Russell, who became a household name after being trapped underground in Tasmania for 14 days with fellow miner Brant Webb, said there were no further medical options available to him. “After years of pain, uncertainty, appointments, treatments, setbacks, and endless battles plus the emotional exhaustion of having to pick myself up time and time again, have left me with nothing left to give,” he wrote in a social media post. “The time has come medically…

Paul O’Grady’s Kent mansion has been relisted for £2.4 million after his widower, Andre Portasio, cut the asking price for the seven-bedroom Edwardian property. Knoll Hill House, near the village of Aldington, was home to the television star for almost 24 years. It first went on the market in September 2024 for £3.5 million, but was reduced to £2.65 million in January 2025 after failing to attract a buyer. The property was subsequently withdrawn before returning to the market at its latest price, with luxury property brokers Moveli appointed as the new agents. The estate includes a swimming pool, a…

Todd Chrisley has defended his daughter Savannah after she was branded a “gold digger” online following news of her marriage to Jason Galanis, 56. Savannah, 29, and Galanis have also revealed that they are expecting their first child and recently announced the baby’s sex. Their 27-year age gap has drawn criticism, alongside scrutiny of Galanis’s criminal past. Galanis was convicted in connection with multimillion-dollar securities fraud schemes and served time in federal prison in 2020. His sentence was commuted by President Donald Trump in March 2025. Todd Chrisley rejects ‘gold digger’ claims Speaking on his Two Sons and Me podcast,…

America’s 2026 midterm elections are set to determine the balance of power in Congress and shape the final two years of President Donald Trump’s term in the White House. All 435 seats in the House of Representatives are being contested, while 35 Senate seats are on the ballot. Voters in 36 states are also choosing governors for four-year terms, making the election one of the most significant nationwide tests of Mr Trump’s presidency. Control of Congress would give Democrats a powerful mechanism for challenging the president’s legislative programme, while a Republican victory would allow Mr Trump to pursue his agenda…

Uber has lost its appeal against an $81 million payroll tax bill in New South Wales after Australia’s High Court ruled that payments made to drivers should be treated as wages. The decision brings to an end a legal dispute over fares collected between the 2015 and 2020 financial years. Uber had argued that it acted as a payment collection agent and did not pay wages to drivers. The court found that Uber’s contracts created a legal obligation for drivers to transport passengers once they accepted a request. As a result, payments made for completed journeys were deemed to be…

Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff has been projected to defeat Republican challenger Mike Collins in Georgia, retaining his seat and preserving a crucial Democratic foothold in the US Senate. Mr Ossoff, 39, was the only Democratic senator seeking re-election in a state won by President Trump in 2024. His victory keeps alive Democratic hopes of securing a majority in the upper chamber. The result is a setback for Republicans, who had identified Georgia as a key opportunity to strengthen their control of the Senate. The race was initially viewed as one of their most promising chances of taking a seat after…

Stevie Wonder has given a last-minute endorsement to Democrat Abdul El-Sayed in the race for a Michigan Senate seat, while also backing Democrats as Americans vote in the midterms. The legendary singer said: “Our future depends on it.” His intervention comes as voting takes place across the United States, with Wonder expressing support for El-Sayed and the Democratic Party.

Voters across the United States went to the polls on Tuesday as the 2026 midterm elections put control of Congress at stake, with scenes from polling stations reflecting a day of participation, anticipation and public unease. In Chicago, people filled out their ballots at McKinley Park Library, while voters in St Louis cast their votes at Wild Carrot, an event space in the city’s Shaw neighbourhood. Election preparations began before dawn in Fairfax, Virginia, where an official put up “VOTE” signs at the county government centre to guide people to the polling room. At Lutie Lewis Coates Elementary School in…