An AI Donald Trump was seen dumping late night TV show host Stephen Colbert into a bin in a bizarre spoof video posted to social media by the US president himself

Donald Trump has shared a bizarre AI video of him dumping a TV host he doesn’t like into a bin.

The US president, who has a massive nuclear arsenal at his fingertips, appeared to spend time posting a video showing him stepping up behind revered TV talk show host Stephen Colbert, picking him up and throwing him. The AI Trump could then be seen dancing to YMCA, the Village People song often played during his rallies.

There was no comment on the post, but it was also shared by the official White House account, which added the caption “bye-bye”. It marked the end of Colbert’s ‘The Late Show’, after US TV network CBS announced last summer that the show would be scrapped, citing economic reasons after 11 seasons.

Unimpressed with the final episode, which aired last night on CBS, Trump called Colbert a “total jerk” who had “no talent, no ratings, no life”.

“Colbert is finally finished at CBS,” he said on Truth Social. “Amazing that he lasted so long. No talent, no ratings, no life. He was like a dead person. You could take any person off the street and they would be better than this total jerk. Thank goodness he’s finally gone!”

Colbert was the ratings leader in late-night TV, however, and many including the TV presenter, 62, have expressed scepticism that President Donald Trump’s repeated criticism of the show wasn’t a factor. Trump’s name on Thursday never came up.

Trump has made his irritation at late night hosts clear following repeated jibes by the comedians. He rejoiced over the cancellation in a Truth Social post, writing “I absolutely love” that the host “got fired”. He followed it with: “I hear Jimmy Kimmel is next.”

Just two months later, ABC, pressured by Trump’s Federal Communications Commission chair and affiliate networks, temporarily suspended Kimmel, the host of its own late-night show, following his remarks about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

In October last year, Colbert and fellow TV host Jimmy Kimmel appeared on each other’s shows, with Kimmel saying that they thought it would be a “fun way to drive the president nuts”.

In his opening monologue, he said: “My fellow late-night host, Stephen Colbert, is here with us. It’s the show the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) doesn’t want you to see.

“We’re doing something fun tonight. We’re doing something unprecedented tonight. I think it’s unprecedented. I did not bother to check.

“Tonight, Stephen is a guest on our show. I will simultaneously be a guest on his show. We thought it might be a fun way to drive the president nuts.”

In 2015 and during his first appearance on The Late Show, Colbert mocked Trump while gorging on Oreos, likening his inability to resist the cookies to his inability to resist going after the then-presidential candidate.

“Look, you don’t own me. I don’t need to play tape of you to have a successful TV show,” he warned an image of Trump. “Someone on television should have a modicum of dignity and it could be me.”

Over the next 11 years, Colbert couldn’t curb his appetite for making Trump barbs, often turning his show into a full-throated rebuke of MAGA policies. Trump would call him a “dead man walking.”

“The legacy of this show needs to be that we remember it as the show that was cancelled because a presidential administration wanted it off the air,” says Heather Hendershot, a professor of communication studies and journalism at Northwestern University in the US.

“We haven’t connected every single dot on that, but it’s very clear that this was a political decision. And I think 20, 30, 40 years later, that is going to be strongly remembered about this show, that this was a moment of authoritarian triumph.”

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Here’s what has been making the news across the country on Saturday.

Man charged after fatal ‘stabbing’ in South Queensferry

Police have arrested and charged a 58-year-old man following the death of a 54-year-old man in South Queensferry. Emergency services were called to Morison Gardens at around 6.10am on Friday after reports that a man had been assaulted.

Paramedics attended the scene but the 54-year-old victim was pronounced dead shortly afterwards. Police Scotland confirmed the death is being treated as suspicious, and a post-mortem examination will take place to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.

The 58-year-old suspect was arrested on Friday and has since been charged in connection with the death. He is expected to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday, 25 May.

FULL STORY: Man charged over South Queensferry ‘stabbing’ as fatal police probe continues

Hammer attacker back in court weeks after avoiding jail

A man who narrowly avoided a prison sentence for a brutal hammer attack has admitted abusing his partner less than a month later.

Finnley McIntyre, 24, appeared at Perth Sheriff Court after pleading guilty to acting aggressively towards the new mother of his child on 6 May.

The court heard McIntyre caused fear and alarm by slamming a door, kicking household items, and throwing a pram and a toy during the incident.

Despite the new offence, he was granted bail and will return to court for sentencing next month.

FULL STORY: Hammer thug who avoided jail admits abusing girlfriend 26 days after walking free

Brian Vernel vows victims’ families will be respected in Peter Manuel play

Gangs of London actor Brian Vernel has said the families of serial killer Peter Manuel’s victims will be treated with “100 per cent” respect as he prepares to portray the infamous murderer in a new stage production.

The Long Drop, based on Denise Mina’s novel, opens next month at Glasgow’s Citizens Theatre and explores the crimes of the so-called Beast of Birkenshaw, who murdered seven people across Scotland in the 1950s.

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Vernel acknowledged the emotional impact Manuel’s crimes still have on families and communities, noting that many people in Glasgow and Lanarkshire remain closely connected to the victims or the case itself.

His comments come after previous dramatisations of Manuel’s crimes sparked controversy, including ITV’s In Plain Sight starring Martin Compston, which faced criticism from relatives of victims who feared it would reopen old wounds.

FULL STORY: ‘Victims’ loved ones will be respected if they come to watch me play Peter Manuel’

Mystery still surrounds gangland-style execution of Billy Weatherall 30 years on

The body of 32-year-old Billy Weatherall was discovered by a dog walker near Erskine in Renfrewshire in February 1996, in what police quickly recognised as a gangland-style execution.

Weatherall had been shot in the head and left near the River Clyde, close to the M8 junction at Bishopton, suggesting the killers had local knowledge of the area.

At the time of his death, Weatherall was on trial at the High Court in Stirling over a violent prison riot at Glenochil Prison involving seven other men.

He had been attending court daily while on bail, but failed to appear after being last seen near Maryhill Shopping Centre in Glasgow the night before his body was found.

Investigators explored theories that he may have been planning to give evidence against his co-accused or had become involved in disputes linked to Glasgow’s criminal underworld.

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The solar farm would operate to ‘meet local power demand’

Plans for a new solar farm in a Cambridgeshire village have been approved – despite concerns from residents calling it a “blot on the landscape”. FRV Powertek Ltd proposed to build the solar farm on land at Malice Farm, South Of French Drove and east and west of Scolding Drove in Thorney.

These plans have been approved by Peterborough City Council, with the site set to export 49.9 megawatts of power.. The applicant said the solar farm would “operate to meet local power demand”.

They also said it would also act as a “fall back energy source at times when sources of renewable energy and the grid are reduced or do not generate sufficient electricity to meet demand”.

It will be made up of 100,000 photovoltaic panels set out in rows, and the panels will have a maximum height of 3m above ground level. As part of the plans, a new bridge will also be constructed across New South Eau Drain.

This will provide vehicle access during construction and operation of the solar farm. The applicant plans to retain existing vegetation, including 436 trees and 33,680 sqm of shrubs in order to hide the development.

The solar farm is proposed to be “temporary” and remain in place for 40 years. After this time, it will be decommissioned and the land will be restored.

Despite the approval, there were some residents that shared objections to the plans. One objector at Willow Tree Cottage in Spalding was concerned about the loss of open countryside.

They said: “To build a solar farm there would not only be a blot on the landscape, ruining the beautiful scenery and views across the fields, but it would also be taking high quality fertile farmland out [and] food production for the next 40 years. There would also be massive disruption for people who live and work around that area.”

Another resident in Gedney Hill, Spalding, said it would result in “further significant loss of countryside land to a man-made problem”. They added: “Too much is being taken from wildlife for a huge time and not being given back in this area.

“The area is being targeted and would result in a huge loss for a vast period of time. 40 years is not a perceived temporary solution considering what it will do for the area.”

Victorian Psycho is a murderous tale adapted by author Virginia Feito from her own novel, complete with cannibalism, axe-murdering and infanticide.

It’s also the film I saw at Cannes Film Festival that was probably having the most fun.

Directed by Zachary Wigon, it’s gleeful in both its blood-letting and pitch-black humour.

Although it won’t terrify you, it’s gruesomely gothic, amusing and builds tension around the unpredictability of its titular psycho, eccentric young governess Winifred (Maika Monroe).

She is also our (unreliable) narrator, announcing at the start of the film: ‘My name is Winnifred Knotty and I’m the sanest person I’ve ever met’, all the while demonstrating an unnervingly vacant facial expression when not practising her fixed grin.

Monroe is a renowned scream queen, switching over from the horror genre’s usual ‘final girl’ part in films such as It Follows and Longlegs, to play the baddie here with a largely decent period RP accent.

While she might be the psycho, once we’re introduced to the Pound family of the grand Ensor House (led by Jason Isaacs and Ruth Wilson, both deliciously creepy and severe), it becomes clear that Winifred is not really the villain of the piece.

This is quite something to realise when she’s questioned about her past, and it transpires that she comes from a village notorious for a string of dead babies, and her most recent charges are still missing, while a previous one drowned.

There’s something about her upbeat matter-of-factness around her horrifying crimes that’s oddly endearing, and further empathy is built with passing references to her bleak childhood.

But the instructions are clear here for what Winifred must do with her young students, Andrew (Hamnet’s Jacobi Jupe) and Drusilla (Evie Templeton): ‘Make them smart but not too smart.’

Mr Pounds reminds the governess that his daughter, in fact, ‘risks fertility with over-education’, while Mrs Pounds generously requests she doesn’t beat the children.

‘I shan’t even look at them!’ eager-to-please Winifred declares bizarrely, which encapsulates push and pull between the movie’s comedy and horror elements.

In Victorian Psycho, for every silly joke or dry remark made, there’s still a good amount of gore for horror heads – from misplaced body parts, including an ear (later eaten), to sprays of blood from bludgeoning. And yes, she does shockingly kill a baby.

But among all this is the dark humour of Winifred getting Andrew to quote: ‘Please, not my daughter’s fingers’, clearly a past plea that’s stuck with her, and Mr Pounds’ casual allusion to his father’s paedophilia as he was ‘married to the children’ following his wife’s death but ‘preferred the boys’ (a twisted joke that appeared to fly over the heads of others in my early morning screening).

He’s also a phrenology fan who’s keen to get his hands on Winifred’s head, among other things, for a thorough examination, while his sour wife eyes up her looks and wants to know her secrets. Well, beauty secrets that is.

Winifred is also causing pesky whispers among the servants, which she’ll have to deal with in her own way, while befriending naïve nurse Ms Lamb (Thomasin McKenzie).

Complicating matters and stopping Winifred from being the true sociopathic serial killer from the novel is the introduction of ‘Fred’, the demon she believes is living inside her and controlling her killing impulses.

While Monroe manages to act the full gamut of Winifred’s confusing emotions and motives well, introducing some sort of immediate excuse for her behaviour does slightly dull the impact of the film’s final frenzy – as well as its commitment to being a truly shocking horror.

Victorian Psycho premiered at Cannes Film Festival on May 21. It will be released in the US on September 25. The UK release date is yet to be confirmed.

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England suffered a disappointing 14-run defeat as Sophie Devine’s brilliance levelled the T20 series for New Zealand at Canterbury.

England’s bowlers started magnificently in scorching conditions, restricting New Zealand to 11-4, but Sophie Devine and Maddy Green added a record-breaking 159 for the fifth wicket to take the White Ferns to a competitive 170-5.

All-rounder Devine blasted 87 from 57 balls before she was run out from the final ball of the innings, with Green finishing 56 not out in support.

Devine hit six sixes and five fours as England’s bowlers and fielders struggled under pressure in all-too-familiar scenes.

Linsey Smith dominated the powerplay as she finished with 3-25, removing opener Georgia Plimmer and skipper Melie Kerr for first-ball ducks, but the stunning recovery gave New Zealand the momentum into the second innings.

Although England started their chase positively, Sophia Dunkley was the first to throw away her start and fell for 26 from 18 balls.

After Alice Capsey was out for 22, Heather Knight and Maia Bouchier added 43 for the third wicket but their cautious approach saw the run-rate climb and when the pair fell in consecutive balls in the 16th over, New Zealand were within touching distance of victory.

Explosive all-rounders Dani Gibson and Freya Kemp were tasked with scoring 30 from the final two overs, but they were dismissed for 12 and 14 respectively as England finished on 156-6.

The series decider takes place at Hove on Monday, when even hotter conditions are expected.

Reeth, in upper Swaledale in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, is catching the attention of more travellers who are finding it through social media, word of mouth, and online.

However, more people are just discovering it after having a drive out into the Yorkshire Dales and stumbling upon Reeth.

Reeth (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT)

The village, about 11 miles outside of Richmond, has long been a favourite with walkers and cyclists, but growing numbers of tourists are now discovering its traditional appeal.

Much of the village centres around its large triangular green, framed by stone-built pubs, cafes, independent shops, and panoramic views across the dale.

One visitor described it on TripAdvisor as: “Peaceful and scenic, but there’s still a buzz around the green.

“It’s a great base for walking, or just sitting and watching the world go by.”

Far from being just a sleepy spot, Reeth’s appeal combines tranquillity with a welcoming atmosphere.

Walkers frequently pass through on routes across Swaledale and Arkengarthdale, including the famous Coast to Coast path.

The village also has a rich industrial history as a former centre of the lead-mining industry, which shaped Swaledale and left its mark on the landscape.

Reeth, Yorkshire Dales (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT)

This heritage is preserved at the volunteer-run Swaledale Museum, located behind the post office, where visitors can learn how mining, farming and crafts sustained life in the Dales for generations.

Though rooted in history, Reeth has attracted a new audience in the digital age.

Social media users have shared drone footage of the green, sweeping valley views and cycling routes, helping introduce the village to new audiences beyond traditional guidebooks.

Many describe it as ‘the Dales at their best,’ and are drawn to Reeth by posts on Instagram and Facebook.

Despite the rise in digital promotion, the village remains popular with those passing through and those who have long known its charms.

The annual Reeth Show and Swaledale Festival continue to bring together locals and visitors alike, many of whom have been coming to Reeth for generations, while the pubs, bakeries and cafes help keep the village lively throughout the year.

Nearby Grinton, just down the hill, offers further appeal with St Andrew’s Church.

Sometimes called the ‘Cathedral of the Dales,’ the church adds another layer of interest to the area.

For many, what sets Reeth apart is its authenticity and timeless charm.

On the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority website, Reeth is said to “welcome locals and visitors and has several excellent cafés, pubs and tea rooms.

Families enjoying Reeth in the Yorkshire Dales (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT)

“Dating to 1680, long before the lead miners came, the Black Bull Inn used to serve travellers and farmers and is still trading today.

“The Buck Hotel was a coaching inn dating back to 1780.

“For a real treat, check out The Burgoyne Hotel, which offers fine dining and afternoon teas.

Meanwhile, one tourist said on TripAdvisor: “It’s the kind of place you end up staying longer than planned.

“There’s great walking, good food and a proper Yorkshire welcome.”

The village remains a working community as well as a destination, with people chatting on benches, walkers stopping for refreshments and cyclists resting between routes.

Increasing numbers of visitors are discovering Reeth through social media, drawn by its picturesque views and unspoiled atmosphere.

But for those already familiar with the village, it is the slower pace of life, natural beauty and friendly Yorkshire hospitality that keep them coming back, according to their reviews.

Sky Sports issued an apology after Lewie Coyle’s emotional interview following Hull City’s dramatic playoff final win

Sky Sports were forced to apologise following Lewie Coyle’s X-rated comment during an emotional interview after Hull’s 1-0 win over Middlesbrough in the playoff final. The Tigers captain couldn’t hide his emotions as he spoke about his late-father moments after captaining his boyhood club to the Premier League.

Oli McBurnie scored a 96th-minute winner to send Hull back to the Premier League for the first-time since 2017, just when the playoff final looked set for extra-time. Solomon Brynn couldn’t hold on to a cross from the left and the Scotland was on hand to poke home from close range.

Coyle lost his father, Chris, but he remained at the forefront of his mind throughout the showpiece match at Wembley. By claiming the final place in next season’s Premier League, he honoured his late-father and carried the tribute in his post-match interview, taking aim at any doubters throughout his career.

He said: “It’s tough, there’s just one man (his dad) I celebrate with, he’s not with us but I look up to the sky every game, I looked up today, he’s with me. I know he’s with me, next best thing my family are here that have been here since day one.

“There’s probably not many people that would have thought I’d captain a side to the Premier League, even saying it out loud seems a little bit wild, just an honest kid. There’s certainly one man that would’ve believed in me and that’s my old man.

“That’s all I told myself through the game, he would’ve been saying, ‘you can do it son, f*** them’ and I shouldn’t of swore, I apologise, I had to get it in there because that’s how he spoke. He got us over the line today, I know for a fact he did it.”

Pitchside reporter Jonathan Oakes allowed the Hull captain to finish before issuing an apology, he said: “Well said Lewie, we apologise for the language we know apologies are running high.” Meanwhile, after the interview concluded lead presenter David Prutton added: Just to reiterate, emotions are running very high. Apologies for any bad language you may have heard.”

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Leigh McDonald has been named locally as the man pronounced dead at the scene on Friday morning.

A man found dead following an alleged stabbing in South Queensferry has been named locally as Leigh McDonald.

Emergency services raced to Morison Gardens at around 6.10am on Friday after reports that a man had been attacked. Despite the efforts of paramedics, the 54-year-old, who was from the local area, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police Scotland confirmed the death is being treated as suspicious and a post-mortem examination will be carried out in due course.

A 58-year-old man arrested in connection with the incident has since been charged. He is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday, May 25.

Forensic teams remained at the scene throughout Friday, with a blue forensic tent erected in the front garden of a property. Officers were also seen carrying out searches in nearby woodland areas.

Morison Gardens remains closed on Saturday, along with a partial closure of Stewart Terrace, while enquiries continue.

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Tributes have now begun to appear online for Mr McDonald. One person wrote: “Rip Leigh, can’t get my head around it.”

Additional patrols have been deployed in the area to reassure residents, with police urging anyone with concerns to approach officers.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Police received a report a man had been assaulted on Morison Gardens, South Queensferry, around 6.10am on Friday.

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“Emergency services attended, however, the 54-year-old man died at the scene. Officers are treating the death as suspicious and a postmortem examination will be carried out in due course.

“A 58-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection. He is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday, 25 May.

“Morison Gardens remains closed, along with a partial closure of Stewart Terrace, as officers conduct enquiries.”

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The weather is forecast to be up to 27C this weekend, so why not head out to the beach?

It was a wet and miserable start to the week, but this appears to have made way for a scorching bank holiday weekend. The weather forecast says that parts of Cambridgeshire will be 25C to 27C between Saturday (May 23) and Monday (May 25).

With such nice weather, a beach trip may be on your mind. One place people in Cambridgeshire may want to venture to, is Aldeburgh Beach in Suffolk.

Only an hour and 48-minute drive from Cambridge, the beach has been called a “favourite day out to the seaside” by The Suffolk Coast. The beach is mainly shingle and pebbles, but it is backed by a pretty promenade and charming pastel-coloured houses.

The beach is popular for its food on offer, especially its fish and chips. Aldeburgh Fish and Chips is regarded as one of the best fish and chip shops in Britain. It has been providing seaside goers with their fish and chip fix since 1967.

Other great food on offer in Aldeburgh includes a handy kiosk at Moot Hall, which sells drinks, snacks and of course ice creams. Nearby to Aldeburgh Fish and Chip shop there is also a range of delis and cafes to try.

Over the years, Aldeburgh has become a favourite place for many. It was once the favourite beach of composer Benjamin Britten, who lived in the town for some time.

It’s said that he enjoyed walking along the beach from Aldeburgh to Thorpeness most days. Today, there is a tribute to him on the beach in the form of a scallop sculpture, created by artist Maggi Hambling.

The beach is dog friendly, however dogs are not allowed on it between May and September.