71 minutes ago When you should take down your Christmas tree as 'evil spirits' could remain

Many of us will be looking for the perfect time to take down our Christmas tree - but you might be surprised to hear that there could be bad luck if you leave it up for too long

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8 hours ago Man United icon Cristiano Ronaldo delivers Ballon d'Or verdict as Rodri victory labelled 'unfair'

Manchester City midfielder Rodri was the winner of the 2024 Ballon d'Or award

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11 hours ago Euro giants eye Celtic star, Rangers plot moves, Hearts ace 'has price', Scots boss return

The latest transfer news across Scottish football

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2 hours ago Chrissy Teigen blasts 'n**s and t***s' as she is criticised for 'clueless' interview after wearing Chelsea shirt to attend Arsenal vs Ipswich Town match with John Legend and kids

Fans slammed the 'clueless' couple as they appeared to get confused over which teams had played, with Chrissy even wearing a Chelsea shirt to the game.

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2 hours ago Councils to be given ability to issue fines for minor misdemeanours as critics fear they could lead to abuses of power

Local councils are to be given sweeping powers to issue on-the-spot fines for minor misdemeanours such as climbing trees in parks.

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16 hours ago Mission Impossible films 'get a HUGE update as Tom Cruise begins work on the next two movies in the iconic series'

The Hollywood legend, 62, could be on the hunt to find the perfect fit to play younger Ethan Hunt in the epic action franchise - in a bit to unveil more of the protagonists' past.

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14 hours ago Woman hatches clever plan to find perfect man in 2025 – using ChatGPT hack

A woman took to TikTok to share the unusual ways she's using ChatGPT to help her find 'her future husband' in 2025 by changing her daily routine - but people can't decide if it's genius or insane

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28 hours ago 5 Corrie spoilers for 2025 from villain's return to Kevin's cancer news

Coronation Street boss Kate Brooks has teased what's in store for the residents of Weatherfield in 2025 and it's safe to say it's going to be a dramatic year

Science

12 hours ago Severe weather threatens US flights during one of busiest travel weekends

Nearly 900 flights have been cancelled already as tornado watches are issued in Texas and LouisianaAs the US braces for one of its busiest travel weekends of the year, the threat of severe weather has already led to hundreds of flight cancellations.Tornado watches were issued in the southern states of Texas and Louisiana on Thursday, CNN reported. In Texas, the Federal Aviation Administration ordered ground stops at two airports, CBS reported. Governor Greg Abbott of Texas activated emergency response resources in the state on Thursday. Continue reading...

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5 hours ago Mikel Arteta reveals Arsenal star Bukayo Saka will miss ‘more than two months’

Arsenal moved back up to second in the Premier League with a 1-0 home victory over Ipswich – their first fixture without Saka since his injury.

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17 hours ago My family call it Old Lady Clubbing, but my giddy ‘nights out’ have lit up a dismal 2024 | Gaby Hinsliff

Dance till you drop, then home by 10pm – daytime events offer a glorious escape for those of us bogged down by responsibilityLast Saturday night, I went clubbing with friends. Once upon a time, this wouldn’t have been a remotely odd sentence to type, because it was what I did pretty much every weekend. But a lot has changed since then – let’s just say that in my peak raving years there was a Labour government in power, only it was actually popular – and like most people whose happy place was once on the dancefloor, inevitably with time comes the feeling that you no longer belong. Deep down, you still come to life when the bassline kicks in. But you morph from hardened raver to the kind of person who’s always up for dancing at parties and weddings, and then finally into the kind of person whose friends aren’t getting married any more and who spends their Saturday nights giving their children lifts to parties. So eventually you tell yourself sadly that those days are over now, and tha...

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11 hours ago Motherwell 'won't make wholesale changes' during January window, says boss

Stuart Kettlewell says there will be some business done next month but not to expect a lot

Economics

6 hours ago Arsenal vs Ipswich LIVE! Premier League result, match stream, latest updates and reaction today

Gunners move up to second behind Liverpool with a third straight victory at the Emirates Stadium

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4 hours ago Man dies after Sydney arrest for allegedly attempting to enter vehicles armed with knife

Critical incident team from Bankstown Police Area Command to investigate circumstances surrounding 33-year-old’s deathGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA man has died after he was arrested while allegedly attempting to enter vehicles armed with a knife in the middle of Sydney traffic.Police declared a critical incident after officers responded to reports of a man trying to stop traffic and enter vehicles on Remembrance Driveway at Tahmoor in Sydney’s south-west at about 1pm on Friday.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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29 hours ago Coronation Street 2025: Unexpected exits, big returns, new family and Kevin's cancer diagnosis

Coronation Street is lining up some major storylines for the next year, with the ITV soap's new boss Kate Brooks detailing a cancer plot, a stabbing storyline, a new family and some big returns

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6 hours ago Ange Postecoglou confident Tottenham revival will turn him from 'joke to genius'

Tottenham are on a difficult run of poor results which has heaped pressure on boss Ange Postecoglou over his attacking style of play amidst their troublesome injury crisis

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19 hours ago Family left incredulous at strangers' response after waiting years for man's home

Gary Crutchley, 46, had part of his skull removed and rebuilt following a stroke in 2020

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14 hours ago Andreas Pereira must force Fulham transfer as Marco Silva speaks out after £14m offer

Brazilian giants Palmeiras are eyeing a January deal for Fulham playmaker Andreas Pereira but Cottagers boss Marco Silva has little interest in losing the 28-year-old mid-season

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7 hours ago Arsenal vs Ipswich LIVE! Premier League match stream, latest score and updates today after Havertz goal

Gunners would move second behind Liverpool with third straight victory at the Emirates

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5 hours ago Bukayo Saka: Mikel Arteta reveals worrying new injury return timeline for Arsenal star after surgery

Gunners boss believes England winger is likely to miss more than two months after operation on his torn hamstring

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6 hours ago Kai Havertz guides Arsenal past Ipswich to show there is life without Saka

The Premier League season has not reached its halfway point and yet Arsenal knew this was a game they had to win. Liverpool’s stunning form at the top of the table had seen to that. It was scrappy for long spells, Ipswich digging deep, determined to show a response to the 4-0 home drubbing against Newcastle from last Saturday – the only time they have taken a real battering this season.Arsenal were restricted. They found chances difficult to come by. But in the end, one goal was enough – together with another clean sheet for David Raya, his 23rd in 50 league appearances for the club. Kai Havertz was the scorer, turning home a Leandro Trossard cross midway through the first half; he made it look simple. Continue reading...

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21 hours ago Debenhams £222 air fryer reduced to under £40 that's 'perfect' for anyone making New Year's Eve party food

It's the ideal budget buy for making festive picky teas and party spreads

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15 hours ago 'Perfect' Remington straightener on sale for £17 at Boots leaves hair 'soft and sleek'

The Remington Shea Soft Straightener is loved by shoppers who praised the 'perfect' hair tool, and it's currently on offer

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8 hours ago Arsenal vs Ipswich LIVE! Premier League match stream, latest score and goal updates today

Gunners would move second behind Liverpool with third straight victory at the Emirates

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8 hours ago Many believe US healthcare industry was to blame in CEO killing, poll reveals

Americans point to coverage denials and steep profits from insurance industry after Brian Thompson’s killingIn a new poll, more than two-thirds of respondents said they believed denials of coverage and profits in the health insurance industry were partially responsible for the killing of Brian Thompson, the UnitedHealthcare CEO, in early December.Thompson was shot dead on the streets of Manhattan. His killer fled, sparking a nationwide manhunt, which ended when Luigi Mangione was arrested and charged with the killing after being arrested in a Pennsylvania McDonald’s. Mangione’s alleged writings indicated that he was angry at the US healthcare industry and saw it as exploitative. Continue reading...

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7 hours ago João Pedro escapes red as Brighton’s winless run continues against Brentford

When Brighton produced a stirring comeback to defeat Manchester City here at the start of November and move into the top four, Fabian Hürzeler could have been forgiven for thinking that being a Premier League manager is a pretty straightforward business. But after another disappointing performance from his side that made it six matches without a victory and allowed Brentford to pick up only their second away point of the season, the 31-year-old may have a different opinion now.Despite creating a plethora of chances, Brighton could not find a way past Thomas Frank’s battling side, who lost their goalkeeper Mark Flekken to injury in the first half and handed a Premier League debut to Hákon Valdimarsson. In the absence of their top scorer, Danny Welbeck, who has been sidelined with an ankle injury, and for all their positivity and possession under Hürzeler, Brighton lack a cutting edge in attack that was exposed again by Brentford. They have not won at home since beating City and it wa...

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23 hours ago As a student in London I yearned for home, until I found paradise: a vast old villa with perfect housemates | Andrew Martin

We cooked ragu and listened to records while lying on chaises longues. Then the M11 link road was built – and everything changedIn our end of year series, writers and public figures remember the place or time when they felt most at homeIn the mid-1980s, I was in my early 20s and was reading for the Bar in London. I was living in a mouldy Balham bedsit and returning regularly to the comfort zone of my native York, when a friend told me a room was going in a shared house in Leytonstone.I wasn’t expecting much of E11. I wasn’t expecting trees, for example, but my walk from the attractive art deco tube station took me along roads better described as avenues. The house itself seemed almost the last one in London, an illusion created by the proximity of Wanstead Flats. It was a rangy, detached 1920s house, white with a red roof, and it had a name, but I’ll just call it the villa.Andrew Martin is an English novelist; his latest book is The Night in Venice Continue reading...

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19 hours ago Home Bargains selling £58 designer scent that 'lasts all day' for only £26

The fragrance from popular brand Hugo Boss has been heavily reduced and can be found on the shelves of Home Bargains

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11 hours ago Arsenal vs Ipswich LIVE! Premier League match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction today

Gunners would move second behind Liverpool with third straight victory at the Emirates

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11 hours ago U Guessed It rapper OG Maco, 32, dies weeks after tragically shooting himself

U Guessed It rapper OG Maco has died at the age of 32, just weeks after suffering a gunshot wound to the head as he was admitted to hospital and put in critical care

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8 hours ago Aston Villa's response as Jhon Duran LOSES appeal after 'dreadful' red card

Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran was sent off during the first half of his side's 3-0 loss to Newcastle United on Boxing Day, after VAR intervention

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23 hours ago As a student in London I yearned for home, until I found paradise: a vast old villa with perfect housemates

As a student in London I yearned for home, until I found paradise: a vast old villa with perfect housemates  The Guardian

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19 hours ago Home Bargains selling £58 designer fragrance that 'lasts all day' for £26

The perfume from popular brand Hugo Boss has been heavily reduced and can be found on the shelves of Home Bargains

Economics

16 hours ago 'What do you expect?' How Man City players feel about awful run of results

Manchester City players enjoyed the best of their game with Everton but were again unable to pick up the victory

Sport

11 hours ago Brendan Rodgers playing Celtic long game as Tannadice panic warning raises boss' eyebrow

The Hoops boss sees his troops 12 points clear of Rangers, League Cup in the bag and on the verge of Champions League progression

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8 hours ago Sylvester Stallone's brutal lesson from Michael Caine after 'low point of life' on film set

Sylvester Stallone was left beaten and broken after filming Escape to Victory, with the Hollywood star admitting his time on the set was one of the 'low points' of his life

Politics

19 hours ago Luke Littler's rival hails teen sensation for turning darts players into celebrities

Luke Littler's emergence has seen the popularity of darts soar over the past 12 months with one of his rivals admitting every player is now feeling the benefit

Sport

13 hours ago Philippe Clement delivers major Leon Balogun injury update as Rangers boss stresses need for 'solutions'

Balogun had to come off after just 20 minutes during the Light Blues' Boxing Day defeat to St Mirren

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8 hours ago US Senate report finds CIA mishandled employee cases of Havana syndrome

Workers who reported symptoms of the illness often faced delayed or denied care and struggled to access benefitsA newly declassified US Senate report found that the CIA’s handling of mysterious health incidents known as Havana syndrome has been flawed and marred by inconsistent medical care, delayed compensation and communication failures – all while foreign adversaries remain “very unlikely” to be responsible.Many cases of the syndrome have been reported, mostly among US officials posted abroad, and the phenomenon has led to theories they had been targeted by a hitherto unknown weapon using directed energy of some sort wielded by a hostile power. Continue reading...

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21 hours ago Gavin & Stacey fans have ‘goosebumps’ over ‘absolutely perfect’ finale

The last ever episode was full of drunkenness, romance, and twists and turns

Sport

14 hours ago Handré Pollard back at Twickenham and still enjoying pressure of big occasions

Leicester fly-half returns to scene of South Africa’s autumn triumph, where his opposite number is also a familiar face There will be those at a sold-out Twickenham on Saturday who will be sick of the sight of Handré Pollard. The 30-year-old fly-half returns to the stadium with Leicester six weeks after his accuracy from the tee kept the Springboks out of reach against England, his goalkicking once more a dagger to the heart of Steve Borthwick. That his opposite number will be Harlequins’ Marcus Smith only heightens the sense that England’s bete noire is back.As was the case in the 2023 World Cup semi-final, Pollard began November’s victory over England on the bench, only to come on and turn the screw from the tee. He is the elder statesman of South Africa’s pool of No 10s but is at home playing the role of safe hand on the tiller, just when Rassie Erasmus needs it. For the Springboks it has been a year of experimentation, all the while maintaining their place at the top of the worl...

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8 hours ago Brighton chief takes swipe at own fans after receiving 'late night emails'

Brighton's loss to Crystal Palace Palace stung for fans and chief Paul Barber revealed in his programme notes ahead of their clash with Brentford that he had received some unwelcome abuse from disgruntled supporters

Politics

25 hours ago Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim reacts to Bruno Fernandes and Andre Onana incidents

Bruno Fernandes and Andre Onana were most responsible for Man United's latest Premier League defeat at Wolves.

Sport

14 hours ago Major Coronation Street villain returning in terrible news for two characters

Coronation Street boss Kate Brooks has revealed that character Rob Donovan will be back to cause trouble for his sister Carla and partner Lisa on the cobbles

Events

10 hours ago Maga v Musk: Trump camp divided in bitter fight over immigration policy

Feud flared up when president-elect chose Sriram Krishnan, an Indian-born entrepreneur, as his AI adviserBitter in-fighting has broken out between tech billionaire Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s hardline Make America great again (Maga) base after the US president-elect chose an Indian-born entrepreneur to be his adviser on artificial intelligence.The row has pitted Musk and his fellow entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy against die-hard supporters including the far-right activist Laura Loomer and Matt Gaetz, the former congress member and abortive nominee for attorney general. The spat threatens to open up a chasm among Trump’s supporters over immigration, a key issue in his election victory. Continue reading...

Politics

14 hours ago Russia warns Trump NOT to test nuclear weapon and says it would 'not rule anything out' in response

During Trump's first term as president, his administration discussed whether or not to conduct the first US nuclear test since 1992

Events

10 hours ago David Gray reveals Hibs secret behind Hearts derby triumph as bold Christmas Day call pays off big time

The Easter Road boss grabbed the bragging rights in the capital and a huge three points at Tynecastle

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14 hours ago Squid Game 2 reviews: Smash hit Netflix series underwhelms critics who claim latest outing has 'lost its edge' and is a 'thorough letdown'

The South Korean series' first outing back in 2021 swiftly became the streaming service's biggest ever show and racked up a whopping 1.65 billion viewing hours.

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10 hours ago Cristiano Ronaldo comments on Manchester United and Ruben Amorim speak volumes

Cristiano Ronaldo was quizzed about Manchester United's struggles following their 2-0 loss at Wolves but the Portuguese superstar refused to blame boss Ruben Amorim - instead pointing to the club's entire infrastructure

Politics

14 hours ago Sky's controversial Lockerbie drama with Colin Firth receives mixed reviews from critics after families of the victims expressed their anger over TV recreation of deadly 1988 bombing

In 1988, Pan Am flight 103 exploded over Lockerbie in south-western Scotland, killing all 259 on board. Another 11 people died when wreckage hit their homes.

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11 hours ago Phil Taylor hails Luke Littler and compares him to modern sporting great

Luke Littler is back in action at the World Championship against Ian White on Saturday - and Phil Taylor will be among those tuning in to watch the 17-year-old play

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14 hours ago Disgusting ingredient in American chocolate that explains why foreigners hate our sweets

American-made chocolate is often criticized by Europeans for being poor quality. Food scientists suggest there are several factors, beyond just butyric acid, contributing to these taste differences.

Events

13 hours ago Celtic and Rangers are the best, and we want to test ourselves, says Motherwell boss

Stuart Kettlewell says players should embrace the challenge, rather than complain about it

Politics

15 hours ago 'Elderly couple tried to steal plane seat – people were stunned by my response'

A woman has been praised after she sought revenge on an elderly couple who tried to steal her plane seat on a 13-hour flight – so what would you do in this situation?

Events

13 hours ago Sleepmaxxing: Is the pursuit of the perfect night’s rest making us more anxious?

Following years of insomnia and struggling to reach deep sleep, Emilie Lavinia dives into the latest viral wellness trend and discovers it may actually be doing more harm than good

Politics

15 hours ago Squid Game 2 reviews: Smash hit Netflix series divides critics who claim latest outing has 'lost its edge' and is a 'thorough letdown'

The South Korean series' first outing back in 2021 swiftly became the streaming service's biggest ever show and racked up a whopping 1.65 billion viewing hours.

Events

15 hours ago Ruben Amorim rejects reporter’s claim before Alan Shearer sides with Man United boss

Ruben Amorim was asked about the progress of his Manchester United side compared to Wolves under new boss Vitor Pereira – and Alan Shearer agreed with the Red Devils head coach's stance

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15 hours ago Ruben Amorim admits he's already under pressure after Man Utd suffer Wolves defeat

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim believes he is already under pressure after just 10 games in charge, with the Red Devils falling to a 2-0 defeat against Wolves on Boxing Day

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15 hours ago Democratic strategist calls for ‘new generation of leaders’ as party plots response to Trump’s victory

Strategist who aided resurgence after Reagan urges focus on ‘fundamentals’ – but cautions against leftward driftRepublicans jubilant after winning the White House with a candidate who promised to “make America great again”. Democrats lost in the political wilderness, apparently out of touch with working people. America, apparently, shifting inexorably to the right. Not 2024 but 1984, when Ronald Reagan won the presidency in a landslide.Al From remembers it well. The political strategist responded by launching the Democratic Leadership Council (DLC) with a mission to rebuild the party and make it electable again. He succeeded in 1992 when Bill Clinton led the “New Democrats” back into power – and four decades on he has advice for how the party can rise from the ashes of another election defeat. Continue reading...

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17 hours ago Most Americans blame insurance profits and denials alongside the killer in UHC CEO death, poll finds

Most Americans believe health insurance profits and coverage denials share responsibility for the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO — although not as much as the person who pulled the trigger

Events

15 hours ago More Americans believe health care is the government’s responsibility. MAGA is looking to end federal programs

Newfound belief in government health care comes as some Republicans are getting ready to push for cutting government spending on health care programs such as Obamacare and Medicaid

Politics

17 hours ago Man charged with four counts of attempted murder after car ploughs into pedestrians

One victim remains in a critical condition and is receiving treatment in hospital

Events

15 hours ago Emily Willis' life before vegetative coma with her 26th birthday just days away

Emily Willis was inducted into the X-Rated Critics Organization (XRCO) Hall of Fame in April 2022, but just months later she was admitted to hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest

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17 hours ago Man charged with four counts of attempted murder after car hits pedestrians

One person remains in a critical condition and is receiving treatment in hospital

Events

15 hours ago Stuart Kettlewell fact checked over Celtic penalty claim as Dermot Gallagher says Motherwell lucky not to concede TWO

Referee Ross Hardie's decision to point to the sport after a collision between Aston Oxborough and Yang angered Well boss Stuart Kettlewell

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17 hours ago 'Violent Christmas Day attack' suspect charged with attempted murder after 4 people hit

As one of four victims remains in a critical condition receiving treatment in hospital, 30-year-old Anthony Gilheaney has been charged with four counts of attempted murder

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