25 minutes ago Keir Starmer's younger brother Nick dies of cancer aged 60: Prime Minister pays tribute to 'wonderful' sibling after he passed away on Boxing Day

The Prime Minister had been set to go on holiday with his family today but it is understood he will now stay at home.

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11 hours ago The terrible secret I can never tell my husband: I slept with his brother before I met him... and I still get a rush of desire over the family dinner table even 25 years later

This year's Christmas dinner was the hardest so far; I could barely handle the tension. As the roast potatoes were handed down the table at my in-laws', excitement passed through me.

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29 hours ago Mental health firm paying Prince Harry '£1m salary' is condemned by staff as a 'toxic train wreck' and 'psychologically unsafe place to work' where 'everyone is living in fear'

The Duke of Sussex is also a vocal champion for its app, described as 'life coach Tinder for millennials', revealing that he used it to find his own 'truly awesome' mental health trainer.

Economics

36 minutes ago Netflix's Squid Game 2 sparks frenzy after fans find 'Easter Egg' game on Google

Squid Game 2 has only just dropped on Netflix, but people are already playing a game on Google that will have you on the edge of your seat as you try to beat the creepy doll

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26 minutes ago Keir Starmer pays tribute to ‘wonderful’ brother Nick who died on Boxing Day

Nick Starmer died from cancer at the age of 60 on 26 December

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1 hour ago The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie audiobook review – a starry whodunnit

Peter Dinklage’s resonant turn as Hercule Poirot gives the beloved writer’s debut a charismatic rebootWhen an army captain, on leave during the first world war, visits a family friend for the weekend at their country pile in Essex, he is hoping for some sunny respite from the frontline. Captain Hastings and John Cavendish are childhood friends, so Hastings is well acquainted with his family, who also include John’s brother Lawrence and their stepmother Emily.The widowed Emily, we learn, has recently married Alfred Inglethorp, an American 20 years her junior, much to the ire of her children who believe him to be a gold digger. One night, Emily is taken ill and cries out from her bed. By the time Hastings and Lawrence arrive on the scene – they are forced to break down the door, as it is locked from the inside – she is dead. The next morning Hastings announces he has called a friend to investigate: a moustached Belgian named Hercule Poirot. Continue reading...

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2 hours ago Sydney to Hobart yacht race: Two sailors die after poor weather conditions plague annual competition

Nick Smith, 65, and 55-year-old Roy Quaden, who were competing on separate boats, have lost their lives amid poor weather conditions on the race’s course

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30 minutes ago PM Sir Keir Starmer pays tribute to 'wonderful' brother after Boxing Day death

Nick Starmer, 60, passed away on December 26, a Downing Street spokesman has said - his brother, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer today shared his heartache saying 'we will miss him'

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2 hours ago World Darts Championship results LIVE as defending champion Luke Humphries back in action at the Ally Pally

After a short break, we're back in action in London as Luke Humphries continues the defence of his title.It’s Day 10 at the Ally Pally as the Paddy Power World Championship gets serious.The business-end of the tournament starts now with six mouth-watering Friday ties.Champion Humphries is back on stage tonight as he continues his back-to-back bid against Nick Kenny.Beforehand, three outstanding afternoon matches. Damon Heta and Luke Woodhouse to head-to-head before a potential cracker between Jonny Clayton and Daryl Gurney.Stephen Bunting faces Madars Razma before the evening session kicks-off with a terrific clash between former champ Gerwyn Price and Joe CullenScotland’s Peter Wright takes on Jermaine Wattimena before Humphries ends the evening against the Welsh surprise package.Follow all the action from the Ally Pally right here in our LIVE blog.

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5 hours ago Noah Lyles answers Usain Bolt question as Olympic champion makes clear statement

US star Noah Lyles is getting closer and closer to sprint GOAT Usain Bolt's best times on the track, but insists he cannot call himself the 'fastest man on earth' just yet

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45 minutes ago Keir Starmer's heartbreak as brother Nick dies from cancer as PM says 'we'll miss him'

We'll be bringing you the latest updates on this Breaking Politics News story. Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story

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3 hours ago How I beat overwhelm: I said no to social events – and my friendships grew deeper

It seemed important to have a packed calendar. But when I slowed down I made space for spontaneity and funI used to equate a packed calendar with a full life. My days were booked up, well ahead of time, for dinners out, pub quizzes, exercise classes, trips to the cinema – activities that I knew to be beneficial or rewarding.I had been determined to make work less central to my life: I couldn’t burn out when I had so much else going on, I reasoned. But when the time came to follow through on my plans, I tended to find that I had been overly optimistic – not only about how much it was possible to squeeze into a day, but also about my enthusiasm to do so. Continue reading...

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97 minutes ago Syrian rebels arrest top official who 'ordered thousands of executions for Assad' at notorious Sednaya Prison

Mohammed Kanjo Hassan was reportedly arrested by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) forces following a furious gunbattle with Assad loyalists in the coastal province of Tartus

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4 hours ago ‘Let’s see who will be leaving’: Georgia’s presidential standoff nears crunch point

Georgian Dream government threatens pro-west president with jail if she refuses to leave office on SundayAll eyes in Georgia are fixed on the elegant 19th-century Orbeliani Palace in Tbilisi, where a defining moment looms. Who will occupy its halls on 29 December?On Sunday, Georgia’s pro-western president, Salome Zourabichvili, is supposed to hand over the keys to her successor, Mikheil Kavelashvili, a former football player turned far-right politician who is backed by the ruling and increasingly authoritarian Georgian Dream (GD) party. Continue reading...

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34 hours ago Sydney to Hobart yacht race 2024: reigning champion LawConnect leads fleet out of heads

Favourite for line honours Master Lock Comanche was in hot pursuitFleet of 104 expected to move quickly down NSW coast in north-easterly breezeReigning line honours champion LawConnect has led the Sydney to Hobart fleet out of the Sydney Heads as the 79th running of the blue-water classic gets under way.Favourite for line honours Master Lock Comanche was in hot pursuit behind her rival 100ft supermaxi, the pair leaving the iconic Sydney Harbour behind at about 1:15pm – 15 minutes after the start. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Manuel Akanji makes frank Man City vow after Pep Guardiola's side fail to win again

Manchester City were unable to beat Everton on Boxing Day as their slump continues, but defender Manuel Akanji insists that the champions will get back to their best

Events

6 hours ago Darts today: Day 10 of PDC World Championship matches and order of play

Defending champion Luke Humphires headlines the evening session as the World Darts Championship returns for the first time since Christmas with Gerwyn Price also in action

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2 hours ago Gang member and kidnapper freed early from jail by Labour mocks Keir Starmer in Christmas rap song

The rapper said: ‘Now that I’m back, I’m raising the crime rate. Keir Starmer let me out now he wants me back, got me scratching my head like make up your mind, mate.’

Events

6 hours ago Liverpool star Curtis Jones reveals classy message from Jurgen Klopp after reaching landmark

Curtis Jones helped Liverpool come from behind to beat Leicester City on what was his 100th appearance for the Reds, with Jurgen Klopp getting in touch to mark the occasion

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3 hours ago Putin pardons jailed 'war hero' who fed rape victims to dogs after mincing their bodies

Vladimir Putin has pardoned a convicted rapist and murderer who fed his victims to dogs before making mates with a cannibal in jail, thanks to his war efforts in Ukraine

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7 hours ago Big Brother host AJ Odudu issues major plea to TV bosses for more diversity

AJ Odudu has called for TV bosses to hire more stars with regional accents as she says it's important for there to be 'more diverse faces and voices on our screens'

Politics

3 hours ago Prison break as 6,000 inmates escape jail with 33 dead and 15 others injured

At least 6,000 inmates have escaped from a maximum security prison in Mozambique after a mass jail break, leaving 33 prisoners dead and 15 others injured after violent clashes with security forces

Events

11 hours ago My friend is marrying her BROTHER and no one seems to see the problem with it

A young woman has been left feeling unwell after her friend announced her engagement to her own brother.

Politics

4 hours ago Female prison officer is suspended 'after being filmed having sex with burly, tattooed inmate in jail cell'

A female prison officer, 19, has been suspended after allegedly being filmed having sex with a 'burly, tattooed' inmate in HMP Five Wells in Wellingborough last week. 

Events

15 hours ago Philippe Clement's Rangers 'consistency' claim blown apart as form guide tells a very different story

The Belgian's assessment of the last two months is at odds with actual results in all competitions across 12 games

Politics

4 hours ago Mass prison break sees 6,000 inmates escape jail as violence breaks out after elections

Around 6,000 inmates have fled a high-security prison in Mozambique's capital Maputo after a rebellion, the country's police chief said, amid post-election riots

Events

15 hours ago What Arne Slot learned as Liverpool beat Leicester to extend Premier League lead

Arne Slot's side came from 1-0 down to beat Leicester City 3-1 at Anfield as Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to seven points

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4 hours ago Enter our £1,000 Aldi vouchers giveaway to stock up on New Year goodies

Twenty lucky winners could each be walking away with a cool £50 to spend in Aldi - so what are you waiting for? You've got to be in it to win it!

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16 hours ago True identity of man many swore was Prince Harry at Kate's Chritmas concert revealed

RAF reservist Sgt Chris Dykes, 37, from Monmouth in Wales, was asked to attend the Princess of Wales's Christmas carol service after winning a competition for his squadron

Politics

11 hours ago This monster raped and murdered my sister just a few months after he was released from jail

Jean Whitfield was brutally attacked and murdered by rapist Michael Wade (pictured) in 1999, after allowing him into her home in Gateshead, near Newcastle.

Events

16 hours ago How to beat Rangers in 2 easy steps as grinning Stephen Robinson reveals glaring weakness he exposed

Stephen Robinson spotted a glaring weakness in Rangers' setup that St Mirren exploited and then some

Politics

12 hours ago Miraculous rescue of Utah man trapped in avalanche after his brother spotted his fingers poking out of snow

Two Utah brothers miraculously survived a giant avalanche one of them triggered while they were riding snowmobiles through the backcountry on Christmas Eve.

Events

19 hours ago Elf star who played Buddy's younger brother looks completely different 21 years after film

As we celebrate the festive season, there's one film that's sure to be on everyone's watch list - Elf. But what happened to the actor who played Buddy's younger brother, Michael?

Politics

13 hours ago Assad loyalists fight back: Former forces of deposed Syrian dictator 'ambush' new regime, killing 14 security personnel

The incident, the first serious challenge to the new regime in Damascus, took place in Tartus province, a pro-Assad stronghold.

Events

19 hours ago Nuno says Forest have ‘belief’ they can maintain surprise European bid

Nottingham Forest beat Tottenham to make it four league wins in a row.

Politics

14 hours ago Arne Slot warns of ‘many challenges still ahead’ after Liverpool extend lead

Too early to celebrate says coach after win over LeicesterJones thanks Klopp for 100th-game reminderArne Slot said it was far too early for Liverpool to be celebrating a 20th league title despite his team going seven points clear at the top of the Premier League with victory over Leicester.Liverpool increased their lead over second-placed Chelsea, and also have a game in hand on their nearest challengers, after coming from behind to beat Ruud van Nistelrooy’s struggling side at Anfield. But despite Chelsea and others faltering in their pursuit of the league leaders, Slot reiterated his call for focus and perspective from Liverpool. Continue reading...

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19 hours ago I used to beat Luke Littler's GRANDAD and now I'm out to wreck his World Darts Championship dream

Ian White is up against the boy wonder of the oche and they are opposite ends of the age scale

Politics

17 hours ago An uneasy calm settles over Syrian city of Homs after outbreak of sectarian violence

Syria’s new security forces checked IDs and searched cars in the central city of Homs a day after protests by members of the Alawite minority erupted in gunfire and stirred fears that the country’s fragile peace could break down

Events

20 hours ago Constitution Hill’s thrilling comeback has him on course for Champion Hurdle

Unbeaten runner silences doubters after a year offBanbridge takes King George prize back to IrelandThe delight and relief that swirled around Constitution Hill as he extended his unbeaten record to nine starts here on Thursday expressed itself in various ways. Nicky Henderson, his trainer, was teary, the punters who sent him off favourite were jubilant and Nico de Boinville, the winner’s jockey, was rounding on the critics. “It was definitely worth the wait,” he told an ITV racing reporter shortly after their handing only a second career defeat to the excellent mare, Lossiemouth. “And one more thing. Paddy Brennan, you can shove that where the sun don’t shine.”It was, perhaps, a little unnecessary in what is, after all, a game of opinions, and his former weighing-room colleague’s pre-race view that Lossiemouth would emerge victorious was clearly shared by many, as she set off at 11-8. But it was a clear sign of the pressure that had been building in the weeks leading up to Constitut...

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18 hours ago Revealed: British woman thrown in Thai jail after trying to have sex on hotel glass table is mother

A drunken British woman languishing in a Thai prison cell after trying to have sex on a hotel glass table before fighting with police officers has been named as Jude Hill, 42, from Plymouth, Devon.

Events

21 hours ago As other kids played with presents, this brother and sister did something very different for Christmas Day

“I’d love to show the kids that their hard work and kind actions don't go unnoticed and that they help make people smile”

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19 hours ago Luke Littler sent warning by next World Championships opponent who used to beat his GRANDAD

Luke Littler will take on Ian White - who regularly used to beat his Grandad Phil in pubs in Runcorn - in his third round match at Alexandra Palace on Saturday

Events

22 hours ago Constitution Hill returns from year’s absence to reclaim Champion Hurdle favouritism

The star jumper took his unbeaten record over jumps to nine wins after defeating Lossiemouth in the Ladbrokes Christmas Hurdle at Kempton

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23 hours ago ‘It was like I was reborn’: Sednaya prison’s former inmates adapt to a new Syria

Former prisoners endured hearing fellow inmates being executed – but they are the lucky ones, with 100,000 people still missingOf all the horrors Mohammed Ammar Hamami remembers from his time in the Assad regime’s notorious Sednaya prison, the most vivid is the clanging of metal execution tables being moved around on the floor below.About once every 40 days, prison guards would drag the tables away from under the feet of condemned men. Nooses around their necks and hands tied behind their backs, they would die by hanging. Most of the bodies were burned in Sednaya’s crematorium. Continue reading...

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22 hours ago Ricky Hatton names three reasons why he wants to 'knock out' Man United legend

Former light-welterweight champion Ricky Hatton is a sell-confessed huge Manchester City supporter

Politics

23 hours ago Family pay tribute to 'son, husband, father and brother' killed in horror Scots town crash

"Scott was a son, husband, father, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend to many."

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