31 minutes ago Putin already plans to 'reject Trump's peace deal proposal as he will not compromise'

Vladimir Putin has already turned down Trump's deal to end the war, saying he will not back down on previous demands which include dismantling the Ukrainian government

Politics

31 hours ago ‘It’s not just a dancefloor’: the precipitous decline of UK nightclubs

A cocktail of Covid-19 and the cost-of-living crisis has left larger ‘chrome and carpet’ venues high and dry as struggling chains look to party bars‘A taste of Ibiza in grotty King’s Cross’: memories of closed UK nightclubsWhen the patrons of Watford’s Pryzm nightclub celebrated New Year’s Eve on 31 December 2023, they were marking the end of an era, or rather, the end of seven eras. Like every beloved local club, the venue had been known by multiple names over the years: Top Rank, Bailey’s, Paradise Lost, Kudos, Destiny and Oceana.Now, it will be reincarnated no more, after failing to reach a deal with its landlord. Continue reading...

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2 hours ago Amazon slashes £300 off Samsung cordless vacuum cleaner with 'excellent' power

The Samsung Jet 95 Pro 210W Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner is currently on sale at Amazon for a huge £300 off

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31 hours ago Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy's new golf league TGL gets fresh boost as UK TV partner confirmed

TGL, the innovative indoor golf league created by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, will be broadcast live on Sky Sports after striking a two-year exclusive TV rights deal

Sport

2 hours ago Noughties pop star unrecognisable as he enjoys resurgence 20 years on from hit single

A noughties pop singer who found fame with his song about having a Bad Day has been brought back into the spotlight after performing on a hit Canadian talent show

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2 hours ago Ruben Amorim singles out Manchester United star who has proved critics wrong

Manchester United have lost three games in succession, but Ruben Amorim still had some praise for Harry Maguire, who is battling to earn a new contract with the club

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33 hours ago Hobbit home boom in New Zealand: Nation embraces tiny house living amid affordable housing crisis where average home price is $1m

Tiny houses - small, functional dwellings with floor spaces of up to 60 square metres - are becoming increasing popular among families and single occupiers.

Society

3 hours ago Cat Deeley 'signs £600k deal' to continue on This Morning for further year

Presenter has been in hot seat alongside Ben Shepherd since Holly Willoughby’s departure

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2 hours ago Bodies of missing pilot and passenger found in Amazon after horror plane crash

Authorities had been searching for Rodrigo Boer Machado, 29, for five days after he took off on a routine flight in Cessna aircraft, registration PT-JCZ,on Friday December 20

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3 hours ago World War Three fears: Experts tell Trump that Putin won't stop with Ukraine deal

Professor Anthony Glees, a security and intelligence expert from the University of Buckingham, claims Putin has no intention of giving up his quest to seize more land.

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4 hours ago Barcelona set to finally register Dani Olmo after agreeing VIP seating deal

Sale of boxes at Camp Nou likely to secure player’s futureBarça had to find way to comply with FFP by 31 DecemberFC Barcelona have reportedly closed a last-minute €100m (£82.9m) deal to sell VIP boxes at the newly renovated Camp Nou to Middle Eastern investors, enabling them to meet financial fair play rules and finally extend Dani Olmo’s registration.With the deadline for registration just three days away and Barcelona facing the prospect of Olmo leaving as a free agent just six months after joining on a a €55m (£45.6m) transfer, club president Joan Laporta exercised a sale option on Saturday which the club believe will see the first payment made before 31 December. Continue reading...

Economics

3 hours ago Warning to Amazon Echo users to keep device out of certain rooms at home

Smart speakers such as the Amazon Echo can help with daily tasks, give you instant updates on the weather, read you the latest news headlines, and even play your favourite song

Events

7 hours ago Ruben Amorim's reason for nearly quitting club as Man Utd boss faces huge challenge

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has not had to deal with such a torrid run of results since his first managerial job in Portugal, which he ended with a bold change in tactics

Politics

4 hours ago Barcelona hope to finally register Dani Olmo after agreeing VIP seating deal

Sale of boxes at Camp Nou likely to secure player’s futureBarça had to find way to comply with FFP by 31 DecemberFC Barcelona have reportedly closed a last-minute €100m (£82.9m) deal to sell VIP boxes at the newly renovated Camp Nou to Middle Eastern investors. The club are hopeful the sale will allow them to meet financial fair play rules and finally extend Dani Olmo’s registration.With the deadline for registration just three days away and Barcelona facing the prospect of Olmo leaving as a free agent just six months after joining on a a €55m (£45.6m) transfer, club president Joan Laporta exercised a sale option on Saturday which the club believe will see the first payment made before 31 December. Continue reading...

Economics

3 hours ago Revellers laugh as influencer downs whisky for dare – until things take deadly turn

Thanakarn Kanthee, 21 known as 'Bank Leicester' online, was pronounced dead in hospital after necking a bottle of whisky for money at a party where revellers filmed and cheered him on

Events

7 hours ago Pep Guardiola sends message to Man City flops with 'start complaining' vow

Manchester City's dismal run has seen them win just once in their last 13 matches but Pep Guardiola is not singling out any of his players for their remarkable downturn in form

Politics

5 hours ago Flavio Briatore opens up on Alpine F1 talks with Carlos Sainz and why deal fell through

Alpine adviser Flavio Briatore, who returned to the Renault-owned team earlier this year, also explained why he believes legendary F1 designer Adrian Newey would not be the right fit for the outfit

Economics

4 hours ago Influencer, 21, dies after drinking entire bottle of whisky in tragic bet to earn money for his family

Thanakarn Kanthee, who was known as 'Bank Leicester' on social media, was rushed to hospital after he accepted a dare to drink a bottle of whisky at a party in Thailand

Events

9 hours ago Gavin and Stacey fans spot 'true star' of Christmas episode as they all say same thing

Gavin & Stacey fans have singled out one special performance from the Christmas Day finale episode, saying the returning star is "amazing" and "fantastic"

Politics

5 hours ago Ruben Amorim 'pushing' Sir Jim Ratcliffe to sanction first Man United deal

Latest Manchester United transfer news and gossip as Harry Maguire's future at Old Trafford remains uncertain as he approaches the final six months of his contract

Economics

4 hours ago Influencer, 21, dies after downing entire bottle of whisky for £700 dare

Thanakarn Kanthee, 21, was known for accepting dares so that he could earn money for his family.

Events

9 hours ago Fans left devastated as Amazon Prime signs off Premier League coverage

Amazon Prime broadcast 20 Premier League games a season for six years, but their coverage of the league has now come to an end and some fans have been left disappointed by the news

Politics

5 hours ago Influencer, 21, dies after being paid to 'guzzle' entire bottle of whisky in dare

Thanakarn Kanthee, 21, from Bangkok, Thailand, downed a 350ml bottle of whisky as part of a dare for money but he became unwell and was rushed to hospital where he died

Events

13 hours ago Nitish Kumar Reddy century leads India fightback to frustrate Australia on day three

All-rounder joins Washington Sundar in critical 127-run standTourists trail by 116 runs with one wicket in hand in fourth Test52nd over: India 180-5 (Pant 22, Jadeja 4) Smokes a pull shot! Pant moves along to the 20s by clattering Boland, then takes a single. Jadeja keeps blocking.Guy Hornsby winds up the crank handle on the email machine. “Morning/evening Geoff. I’m somehow still up in darkest Sale in Manchester, full of port and cheese and wondering if Pant and Jadeja can actually save anything here. Their records suggest there’s a chance, but Pant is Cummins’ bunny of late and India must have felt an absolute gut punch after getting to 153-2 before the calamitous run-out. I’m not going to even attempt to apportion individual blame, just say it was a proper horlicks that took the wind out of India’s sails. Now it’s down to these two and a longish but bullish tail to see how much of a dent they can put into this huge Australian total. Perhaps Bumrah has made clear just how much of ...

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14 hours ago 'Fantastic' Ninja gadget shoppers 'wish they bought sooner' just £15 with deal stack

The time-saving Ninja Professional Stackable Chopper normally costs £29.99 but with TopCashback you can bag it for just £14.99

Economics

6 hours ago Noughties pop star who battled drug and alcohol addiction looks a far cry from his heyday as he shares unrecognisable photo

The singer, 53, who has battled drug and alcohol addiction for five years shortly after his single hit the charts, is renowned for his one-hit wonder single.

Events

26 hours ago Study reveals single people are more depressed and 'less satisfied' than couples

In a study of more than 77,000 adults over 50, researchers in Germany found that single people are less satisfied and extraverted than those in serious long-term relationships.

Politics

19 hours ago Liverpool transfer news: Virgil van Dijk deal dismissed as Reds outline sale stance

Virgil van Dijk is one of three leading Liverpool players to have their contracts expire at the end of the season, with little public sign of progress to this point

Economics

6 hours ago Pep Guardiola makes quit promise in 'biggest crisis' of his career at Man City

Manchester City are going through their worst period since Pep Guardiola took charge which started only weeks before the Spanish coach signed a new two-year deal at the Etihad

Events

26 hours ago Wham!’s Last Christmas remains top of UK singles chart for another week

Duo’s festive record made history when it became Christmas No 1 two years in a rowWham! have continued their belated festive domination after Last Christmas remained top of the singles chart, a week after being crowned 2024’s Christmas No 1.The pop duo of George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley made history last week after their 1984 single Last Christmas became the first UK Christmas No1 to top the chart for two years in a row. Continue reading...

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22 hours ago One EuroMillions ticket holder wins £34million jackpot – check to see lucky numbers

A single EuroMillions ticket holder has scooped the staggering £34million jackpot this evening - and another eight-figure jackpot is up for grabs for UK players in just a few days' time

Economics

10 hours ago Warning to Amazon Echo users to keep device out of certain areas in the home

Your smart speaker may be doing more than just playing music, according to experts.

Events

28 hours ago Strictly's Katya Jones shares defiant post about being single after BBC 'curse' ruined marriage

Strictly Come Dancing star Katya Jones has opened up on her feelings on being single for six years after her marriage to co-star Neil Jones was struck by the Strictly curse

Politics

29 hours ago Amazon's 'so comfy and soft' slippers in 11 colours that are 'great' for under £20

Banish the winter chill with these well-regarded fuzzy slippers from Amazon

Economics

13 hours ago Student's fury at missing out on surprise $1,000 gift handed to each of her classmates at graduation

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth graduates Emma Yell and her partner James Ristaino did not get a single penny when billionaire Rob Hale handed their classmates $1,000 each.

Events

29 hours ago Tommy Fury cuts a glum figure as he braves the cold in shorts after first single Christmas

Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae Hague are co-parenting daughter Bambi together following their split earlier this year, with them both having posted about seeing her on Christmas Day

Politics

29 hours ago Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy succeed where LIV Golf continues to struggle after landing crucial deal

Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy's TGL will debut next month and it has added a major TV partner in the form of Sky Sports, something that LIV Golf has been unable to do in the UK

Economics

13 hours ago Nitish Kumar Reddy century leads India fightback as Australia strike late on day three

All-rounder joins Washington Sundar in critical 127-run standTourists trail by 116 runs with one wicket in hand in fourth Test52nd over: India 180-5 (Pant 22, Jadeja 4) Smokes a pull shot! Pant moves along to the 20s by clattering Boland, then takes a single. Jadeja keeps blocking.Guy Hornsby winds up the crank handle on the email machine. “Morning/evening Geoff. I’m somehow still up in darkest Sale in Manchester, full of port and cheese and wondering if Pant and Jadeja can actually save anything here. Their records suggest there’s a chance, but Pant is Cummins’ bunny of late and India must have felt an absolute gut punch after getting to 153-2 before the calamitous run-out. I’m not going to even attempt to apportion individual blame, just say it was a proper horlicks that took the wind out of India’s sails. Now it’s down to these two and a longish but bullish tail to see how much of a dent they can put into this huge Australian total. Perhaps Bumrah has made clear just how much of ...

Events

29 hours ago Are YOU destined to be alone? Scientists reveal the 3 key personality traits of lifelong singletons

If you were asked to imagine a lifelong singleton, a 'crazy cat lady' might spring to mind. But a new study suggests that there are actually three key personality traits to look out for.

Politics

29 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

Economics

15 hours ago ‘Bullets can make a real mess of bones’: the hospital where the war wounded have their lives put together again

At MSF’s pioneering centre in Amman, Jordan, the dedicated team deal with lives that have already been saved. Here they make those lives worth livingAs a sign of commitment to peace, help us support those affected by war | Kath VinerDonate to our charity appeal hereA girl slips through the corridors of the hospital’s fifth floor with her friend, the pair bright-eyed and shy. Today is her last chance to wear her sparkly new shoes, bought for a party last week. Tomorrow, the 12-year-old Iraqi will have a leg amputated.The operation was due two weeks ago but the surgeon, who had tried not to weep as he broke the news that amputation was necessary, agreed to delay surgery. She wanted the chance to wear her new shoes to the party first. Continue reading...

Events

29 hours ago Trump congratulates Fox News hosts Sean Hannity and Ainsley Earhardt on engagement: Live updates

‘There are no finer people than these, and there will be no finer couple. Congratulations to both - A deal made in HEAVEN!!!’ Donald Trump writes

Politics

35 hours ago Raheem Sterling stance on terminating Arsenal loan deal comes to light

Raheem Sterling has struggled for game time at Arsenal so far this season, having joined the Gunners on loan from their Premier League rivals Chelsea over the summer

Economics

24 hours ago Atlanta rapper OG Maco, who had viral hit with ‘U Guessed It’, dead at 32

The rapper’s 2014 debut single ‘U Guessed It’ became a trap landmark

Events

30 hours ago BBC announce new Scottish football highlights show and increased number of live SPFL matches

A new deal will see more second tier matches than ever before on TV, whilst a highlights programme will shine a light on the lower leagues

Politics

36 hours ago Dunelm shoppers nab 'expensive looking' double bedding set for less than £14 using deal

Dunelm customers are raving about the retailer's 'gorgeous' bedding set that 'washes like a dream' - and you can get it for a fraction of the price using a TopCashback deal

Economics

34 hours ago Robin Propper admits Rangers culture shock as he opens up on demand to win, scrutiny and long ball game

The Dutchman joined in a £1.5m deal from FC Twente in the summer but has taken time to find his feet

Events

31 hours ago Tottenham XI vs Wolves: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Premier League

Spurs defensive crisis has deepened and Ange Postecoglou could be without a single senior centre-back

Politics

39 hours ago AP PHOTOS: A river route for food and crime: The dual nature of a major South American waterway

From its headwaters in Brazil, the Paraguay River flows hundreds of miles south to where it joins the Parana River to form a single 2,100-mile waterway that carries much of the agricultural and mineral wealth of South America to the Atlantic

Events

32 hours ago Chris Kamara leaves Jeff Stelling in stitches with Tottenham joke during Amazon coverage

Chris Kamara returned to Premier League reporting on Boxing Day for Tottenham's trip to Nottingham Forest, in the process reuniting with former Sky colleague Jeff Stelling

Politics

33 hours ago Inside Katie Price and Kerry Katona's huge family Christmas together from pub trip to matching PJs

Newly single Kerry Katona has shared photos of her 'amazing and wonderful' Christmas with her family, along with a pyjama night in with friend Katie Price and son Harvey

Politics

38 hours ago 'I'm a fragrance expert and these are the perfumes I'd look out for in the January sales'

The sales can be somewhat daunting but they're also a great chance to snag a deal you might otherwise miss

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