92 minutes ago Rebel Wilson weds Ramona Agruma in Sydney – and this time it’s for real

The actor announced on social media that the ‘legal wedding’ was officiated by her sisterGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastRebel Wilson has married wife, Ramona Agruma, for the second time in Sydney and this time it was legal.Wilson, the Australian actor and director, revealed the “legal wedding” was officiated by her sister on Sunday via Instagram, in a post accompanied by photos of the couple standing in front of the Sydney Opera House with the Harbour Bridge in the background. Continue reading...

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4 hours ago Arne Slot's secret weapon behind Liverpool title charge laid bare by Marco van Basten

Dutch legend Marco van Basten has revealed the secret behind Arne Slot's blistering start to life at Liverpool, who are six points clear at the Premier League summit and boast a game in hand over rivals Arsenal and Chelsea, respectively

Society

3 hours ago Revealed: Eyewatering £37BILLION cost of Ed Miliband's green crusade to make Britain Net Zero by 2029

The Energy Secretary has said average energy bills could be £300 lower in five years as the country shifts to a greener economy.

Economics

8 hours ago Bukayo Saka breaks silence on his hamstring injury with an update to fans from his hospital bed... as Arsenal star prepares for 'up to two months' on the sidelines after surgery

Arsenal star Bukayo Saka has broken his silence on his injury after undergoing surgery on his hamstring. The winger could be out for more than two months, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta revealed.

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3 hours ago Luke Littler vs Ian White LIVE! World Darts Championship result and latest updates

Title favourite returns to action after wins for Michael van Gerwen and Chris Dobey on Saturday night

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11 hours ago Sheffield’s museums show how art comes to life when it is connected to place | Rowan Moore

Institutions in and around the city combine great works with humdrum relics of local life, to fantastic effectI’ve been living partly in Sheffield for the past month or so, which has given me the chance to catch up on some of the great monuments of industry and power in and near the city – the model miners’ village and the fantastical Jacobean castle in Bolsover, the stately home of Wentworth Woodhouse with its battleship-length Palladian facade, the buildings of the subtle modernist Peter Womersley in Huddersfield.Also the Weston Park Museum in Sheffield and the Derby Museum and Art Gallery, both of which combine world-class art with humdrum relics of local life. In one, a large John Singer Sargent portrait of three young Yorkshire women shares the premises with the plastic car roof sign of a 1970s driving school. In the other, there is a gallery full of the illuminated tableaux of science and humanity by Joseph Wright of Derby and another room with a collection of stuffed animals,...

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4 hours ago Coronation Street's Kevin Webster diagnosed with cancer in tough new storyline

Coronation Street boss Kate Brooks has revealed that ITV soap legend Kevin Webster, played by actor Michael Le Vell, will be diagnosed with testicular cancer in the new year

Science

10 hours ago Classic cars could face MoTs for the first time as public backs safety checks for motors over 40 years old

Under current rules, vehicles registered more than 40 years ago no longer needs to undergo annual road worthiness check-ups as the general consensus is they are owned by enthusiasts.

Transport

2 hours ago Maura Higgins 'worried' her ex will reveal all about their relationship on Love Island All Stars

Maura Higgins is said to be 'worried' that her ex Curtis Pritchard might spill secrets about their past relationship if he joins the upcoming series of Love Island: All-Stars.

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8 hours ago Beaches, beer and a rare suspended lake why can’t Nigeria attract more tourists?

Visitor numbers to the African country lag far behind its neighbours due to lack of infrastructure and national planning. Now some are starting to demand changesAt the top of the Ado-Awaye hills lies a lake suspended 433 metres above sea level. Local people say the lake is named Iyake (Yoruba for “crying woman”) after a weeping, barren woman who fell in the water hundreds of years ago, conferring on it powers of fertility.This belief in the divine is evident in the foothills, where a huge boulder is emblazoned with the words, written in golden letters: “Here we come: African Jerusalem.” Continue reading...

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3 hours ago Starmer hails £1.7bn boost for state schools before VAT raid on private school fees comes into force

Despite warnings from private schools over the impact of the policy, the prime minister is ploughing ahead and will charge 20 per cent VAT on independent school fees from the start of 2025

Economics

9 hours ago Forget Risk, play Fantasy Football for Fascists: grudge matches, foul play and violent conduct guaranteed | Simon Tisdall

Leading FFF teams include Donald Trump’s Mad Angry Geezers Athletic (Maga) and Vladimir Putin’s Greater Russia United (GRU)It’s been a gloomy old year, often reflected in this space – so maybe it’s time to inject some festive cheer with an exciting new Swiftian parlour game: Fantasy Football for Fascists (FFF). Ideal for dictators, autocrats, strongmen, neo-Stalinists, far-right nationalist-populists or just students of geopolitics, it’s fanatical fun for all the family!Under conventional fantasy football rules, imaginary teams are composed of real-life players from the Premier League. In FFF, the principal players are typically politicians and public figures who exhibit extreme totalitarian tendencies. Leading FFF teams include Donald Trump’s Mad Angry Geezers Athletic (Maga) and Vladimir Putin’s Greater Russia United (GRU). China has the Xi XI. Continue reading...

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4 hours ago Kelsey Parker praises her boyfriend Will Lindsay for 'bringing her back to life' after the death of her late husband Tom Parker following cancer battle

Kelsey Parker has praised her boyfriend Will Lindsay for 'bringing her back to life' following the tragic death of her late husband, Tom Parker.

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17 hours ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing winner Chris McCausland addresses Channel 4 appearance amid new role

The comedian appeared on Big Fat Quiz of the Year on Channel 4 after his major BBC success

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8 hours ago Julia Bradbury on lifestyle change and going teetotal after cancer diagnosis

The presenter revealed in 2021 that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer and later underwent a mastectomy.

Science

11 hours ago Five new driving laws you need to know in 2025 – including car tax changes

A series of new laws will come into force on the roads in 2025, which will impact all drivers from when you can take your driving test to how much you'll have to pay in car tax

Transport

2 hours ago Landlord Treasury minister could face £10,000 fine after failing to get energy certificate for her rental flat

Tulip Siddiq (pictured), may have broken the law and be facing a minimum £10,000 fine for failing to get an energy certificate for her rental flat, The Mail on Sunday can reveal.

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14 hours ago ‘Selfless parents gave their child’s organs to save my son. I’m in awe of them’

One year after Ralph was given a life-saving multi-organ transplant, his mother Katie Tatham tells why she is calling for more people in the UK to come forward to helpJust over a year ago, the parents of Ralph Tatham didn’t know if they would make it to Christmas, or if liver cancer would take away their three-year-old son.Now the little boy is just a few weeks away from celebrating his fifth birthday, after receiving a lifesaving multiorgan transplant to replace his liver, pancreas and intestines. Continue reading...

Society

12 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

14 hours ago Cristiano Ronaldo reveals who he believes will win Champions League amid Man City struggles

Cristiano Ronaldo has given his thoughts on Manchester City's recent struggles and shared who he thinks will win the Champions League this season while speaking at the Dubai Globe Soccer Awards

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4 hours ago Eddie Howe says ‘a lot more to come’ from Newcastle striker Alexander Isak

The 25-year-old has scored in each of his last five Premier League games.

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20 hours ago Multiple Oscar winning film that 'lives up to the term masterpiece' is on TV tonight

The Godfather is still a highly regarded piece of cinematic history and fans of the movie can watch it for free this weekend

Culture

12 hours ago Sir Chris Hoy issues positive health update after terminal cancer diagnosis

Sir Chris Hoy was diagnosed with terminal prostate cancer earlier this year and the six-time Olympic gold-medallist has offered an update on his condition as 2024 comes to an end

Science

2 hours ago Labour would lose nearly 200 seats with Angela Rayner and Wes Streeting beaten by Reform, new poll suggests

Sir Keir Starmer is facing a wipeout in many regions gains were made at July’s general election, according to a new poll by think tank More in Common

Politics

20 hours ago New UK laws in 2025 including vape ban, tourist charge and tax changes

A raft of new laws are expected to come into force over the next 12 months

Society

14 hours ago Cristiano Ronaldo slams Sir Jim Ratcliffe amid Man Utd charity cut despite £23bn fortune

The Portuguese superstar spoke out with fans angry at the chemicals tycoon's latest cost-cutting gambit

Economics

16 hours ago Manchester United end donation to charity for former players as financial worries mount

The latest cost-cutting measure instigated by Sir Jim Ratcliffe at Man Utd has seen the club end charitable donations to a former players' group.

Sport

4 hours ago BBC Casualty fans fear the worst as two new characters pose major threat in latest series

Casualty returned for the first episode of the new series, with Jodie and Dylan taking centre stage in a dramatic series opener.

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22 hours ago Sir Lenny Henry addresses taking part in Strictly Come Dancing with telling 4

Comedian Sir Lenny Henry has spoken out on whether or not he'd do Strictly Come Dancing after showing off his dancing skills in New Year's Day thriller, Missing You

Culture

13 hours ago Sir Chris Hoy addresses 'unimaginable year' after terminal cancer diagnosis

Sir Chris Hoy has spoken about the year since being diagnosed with terminal cancer and how he is responding to treatment

Science

3 hours ago Megan Moroney, this year’s ‘Rockin Eve’ performer, reveals the only way she’ll have a New Year’s kiss

The ‘Am I Okay?’ singer will be performing in Times Square on December 31

Politics

16 hours ago People smugglers offer migrants ‘package deals’ to UK as Channel crossings top 150,000 since 2018

Sir Keir Starmer has put international co-operation with law enforcement agencies in Europe at the heart of his bid to cut the number of arrivals

Economics

16 hours ago Sir Jim Ratcliffe will be shaking his head at the transfer Manchester United missed on Monday

Man United are desperately lacking goals in their side, but they have made poor decisions when it comes to signing forwards.

Sport

5 hours ago Big Fat Quiz of the Year slammed for failing to make show accessible for Chris McCausland

Channel 4 viewers hit out at the Big Fat Quiz of the Year after blind comedian Chris McCausland took part in the 2024 episode, with some claiming it was not inclusive for him

Events

19 hours ago How TikTok doctor Julie Smith had to rewrite her own rules on coping in a crisis after she was diagnosed with breast cancer

Psychologist Dr Julie Smith has helped millions of people via her TikTok. But when she discovered she had breast cancer, she had to rewrite her rules

Science

4 hours ago Luke Littler overcomes slow start to progress at World Darts Championship

Littler beat Ian White 4-1 to reach the fourth round.

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6 hours ago Two mums decide to go public after one donates dead daughter's heart to save other's little girl

Amy Anderson and husband Carl made the selfless decision to donate their daughter Mia's heart, liver, pancreas and kidneys after her death to save the lives of four people who needed urgent transplants

Events

20 hours ago The bowel cancer symptoms to look out for as cases in young people rise sharply in England

Diet, obesity, alcohol and smoking could be explanations for the rising cases of early-onset bowel cancer

Science

4 hours ago Maura Higgins 'worried' ex will reveal all about their love life on Love Island All

Maura Higgins is allegedly "worried" that her ex could spill all about their relationship during a stint on Love Island: All-Stars, which is set to hit our screens next month

Politics

17 hours ago 'I used to work at Tesco and these are 11 things I wish I could tell customers'

A former Tesco employee has revealed the 11 things that they wish they could tell their customers, as the supermarket giant gears up for its New Year rush.

Economics

6 hours ago Outlander's Claire Fraser star Caitriona Balfe reveals she 'almost drowned' on set

Outlander’s lead actress Caitriona Balfe has admitted she ‘nearly drowned’ while filming her favourite reunion scene with co-star Sam Heughan.

Events

22 hours ago UK weather maps reveal exact date snow will engulf country with '10cm per hour' flurries

Snow could be falling at a rate of around 10cm per hour in some parts of the UK in the coming days, according to advanced weather modelling maps, with other regions set to see torrential rain

Science

4 hours ago Big Fat Quiz of the Year fans blast 'very insensitive' round Chris McCausland had to take part in

Chris McCausland made history last year when he became the first blind celebrity to take part in Strictly and won the show, yet viewers were left unimpressed by The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year

Politics

17 hours ago London's cheapest pubs revealed: Map shows where punters can still get a pint for less than £2 in the capital

Finding a cheap pint in London is becoming an almost impossible task. However, for anyone looking to enjoy a bev or two without breaking the bank, there are bargain boozers out there.

Economics

6 hours ago Robert Brooks: Shocking footage reveals moment prison officers beat handcuffed man before his death

New York Governor ‘outraged and horrified’ by footage

Events

24 hours ago Revealed: How doctors struck off in Britain for permanently disfiguring patients, sexual assault and financial dishonesty are allowed to continue practising medicine

Surgeons who have committed serious misconduct, sometimes ending in death and life-changing injuries for patients, are continuing to operate on unsuspecting patients around the world.

Science

4 hours ago Judi Dench's moving tribute to Maggie Smith as she reveals final act before funeral

Judi Dench has opened up about her friendship with Maggie Smith and paid tribute to the late actress in a new BBC programme celebrating her life and career

Politics

19 hours ago ‘The impact has been out of this world’: the stranger who gave away a £100,000 inheritance to his neighbours

When David Clarke’s mother died, it took him 10 years to work out what to do with the money she left him. This year, a panel of locals in Liverpool made the decision for himIt was a quiet act of generosity that briefly captured the news agenda: David Clarke, a researcher in Liverpool, made the extraordinary decision to give away the £100,000 he had inherited from his late mother a decade ago. But instead of donating it to one cause, Clarke did something radical. He wrote to 600 addresses in the L8 postcode, where he lives, inviting people to nominate where the money should go.Clarke lost his mother in a cycling accident. “Her death was a devastating shock to me,” he says. “She had a huge social conscience and was interested in the world and how it worked – a lot of my moral framework comes from her. I don’t believe in holding on to inherited wealth, so I spent a long time thinking about what to do with the money.” Clarke wanted to do something that would speak to his mother’s values...

Economics

7 hours ago French swimmers reveal shocking state of their Olympic bronze medals four months on from Paris 2024

Two French swimmers have become the latest Olympians to complain about the shocking state of their bronze medals - four months on from the close of the Paris Games. 

Events

4 hours ago Strictly star Neil Jones' fiancee Chyna reveals they've living on his boat with baby daughter

Love Island star Chyna Mills, her Strictly Come Dancing professional fiancé Neil Jones and their one-year-old daughter are living on a boat while waiting to find their dream home

Politics

21 hours ago Claims Disclosure Scotland is in 'turmoil' as £100 million temp staff bill revealed

The SNP is being accused of ‘papering over the cracks’ at Disclosure Scotland.

Economics

7 hours ago Countryfile's Julia Bradbury says 'death looked me in the eyes' before huge life change

TV presenter and Countryfile host Julia Bradbury made a huge life change after revealing 'death looked her in the eyes' following her breast cancer diagnosis in 2021

Events

4 hours ago VAR accused of cramping Celtic's style as voice within dressing room annoyed at 'delays' upsetting their rhythm

Luke McCowan says the delays that come with VAR are slowing games down

Politics

26 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

7 hours ago Jailed without hope: Ministers block 128 prisoners on indefinite jail terms from moving to open conditions

Exclusive: The British government refused to allow IPP prisoners to progress to an open prison in 61 per cent of cases over the past 12 months, figures show

Events

5 hours ago Judi Dench reveals her secret tribute to Maggie Smith in unseen BBC interview

Dame Judi Dench has paid a heartfelt tribute to her late friend and fellow actress, Dame Maggie Smith.

Politics

8 hours ago Big Fat Quiz of the Year branded  'uncomfortable' by viewers as they claim they failed to make it accessible for blind comedian Chris McCausland

Big Fat Quiz of the Year viewers have hit out at the 'uncomfortable' format as they claimed Channel 4 failed to make the show accessible for Chris McCausland.

Events

5 hours ago Kate Middleton and Prince William's 'fish finger' beds at Sandringham for royal Christmas revealed

Every year members of the Royal Family celebrate Christmas at Sandringham in Norfolk, but the huge guest list means it's reportedly at tight squeeze at the residence

Politics

8 hours ago A happy ending for Pierre Schoeman and Edinburgh but Glasgow Warriors take home the 1872 Cup

Prop comes up with decisive moment in front of record crowd at Murrayfield

Events

5 hours ago Dani Dyer issues major wedding update as she opens up on 'difficult' decision

Love Island star Dani Dyer has issued a major update regarding her wedding to Jarrod Bowen and has revealed the one part of the planning process that she found "difficult"

Politics

9 hours ago EastEnders 'gave away' deadly Cindy Beale twist weeks before whodunnit aired

EastEnders viewers may have seen a major clue to Cindy Beale's Christmas Day attack weeks before it aired, ahead of her fate being revealed on the BBC soap

Events

5 hours ago Tim Allen shares Toy Story 5 update with message to fans after 'first five

The actor has provided an update on the fifth instalment of the Toy Story franchise as he revealed he has already attended the first recording session for the upcoming film.

Politics

10 hours ago Man Utd fans turn on Sir Jim Ratcliffe as latest controversy branded 'act of cowardice'

Sir Jim Ratcliffe's decision to stop giving £40,000 to a trust for former players of Manchester United has gone down like a lead balloon among already tetchy supporters

Events

5 hours ago Judi Dench reveals tree in honour of Maggie Smith bore fruit on day of funeral

The Oscar-winning actress died in hospital aged 89 in September.

Politics

10 hours ago ‘Create our own history’: Alisson targets title to mark new Liverpool era

The Liverpool goalkeeper expected ‘hard work’ for Arne Slot but flying start to season means their end goal is clearIf 2024 included the final chapter of Jürgen Klopp at Liverpool, the year may yet be recalled as the start of something else special. It was on 26 January that devastated fans learned one of the best-kept football secrets of modern times, that Klopp could give no more. In late December, a renewed team, more patient in style, far less exuberant yet just as potent, already threatens to emulate Klopp’s finest achievements.The bond between Klopp and former players remains firm. When Curtis Jones made his 100th Premier League appearance against Leicester on Boxing Day, he realised only because his former manager had congratulated him on the milestone. When Klopp returns to public life next week as head of global football for the Red Bull conglomerate, the sight of him in the stands, talking to the media, will take some getting used to. Continue reading...

Events

6 hours ago Sir Jim Ratcliffe's seven controversial Man Utd decisions amid 'total contempt' blast

Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his INEOS team have made a series of controversial decisions since taking control of Manchester United a year ago, with many backfiring and proving unpopular

Politics

10 hours ago Matheus Cunha’s wizardry for revived Wolves spells trouble for Tottenham | Ben McAleer

Spurs’ defensive injury crisis spells danger when facing one of the Premier League’s most unpredictable forwards By Ben McAleer for WhoScoredDecember was always going to be a tough month for Ange Postecoglou and Tottenham. Spurs faced crunch domestic and continental meetings with the likes of Chelsea, Liverpool, Rangers and Bournemouth, and failed to win all four. Of the eight games this month, they have won two, beating Southampton and Manchester United, and the latter they did their best to throw away.Next up for Postecoglou’s side is Sunday’s home game against Wolves. On paper, a meeting with a relegation-threatened side should pose little threat to Spurs. However, Wolves come into the weekend’s trip to the capital following back-to-back league wins over Leicester and Manchester United. Vítor Pereira has made the desired impact having succeeded Gary O’Neil at the Molineux helm earlier this month, watching on as his side have scored five times and conceded none. Continue reading...

Events

7 hours ago Nasty norovirus is back in full force with US cases of the stomach virus surging

The latest government data shows that cases of a fast-spreading stomach bug are surging in parts of the United States

Politics

10 hours ago 'Remarkable' Olivia Hussey who has died aged 73 faced rape, beatings, infidelity and cancer after shooting to fame at just 15 as Zeffirelli's Juliet

Olivia Hussey - who rose to fame starring in Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 film Romeo And Juliet - died at the age of 73 on Friday, December 27, after a successful but tumultuous life.

Events

7 hours ago Age of tactical ideologues is over as Spain dominates new era of pragmatism | Jonathan Wilson

Coaches such as Arteta, Iraola and Emery play variations of the Guardiola model – flexibility and adaptability are in vogueSpain are the European champions. Real Madrid won the Champions League. Rodri won the Ballon d’Or and has only come to seem more important since suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury. Spanish managers won the Premier League, the Bundesliga and Ligue 1 last season. No fewer than five Premier League clubs are managed by Spaniards.It has been another year of Spanish domination but the manager who more than anybody has been the architect of what is now considered the Spanish style is facing the biggest crisis of his career. Continue reading...

Politics

10 hours ago Two people dead and baby injured in 'unimaginable tragedy' days after Christmas

Four others, including a baby, have been taken to hospital for treatment and one woman remains in a critical condition.

Events

7 hours ago Sir Alex Ferguson's Man United saviour linked with new clubs after brutal sack

Manchester United's legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson was saved just three years into his time at Old Trafford

Politics

12 hours ago Nick Knowles 'learning to walk again' as he shows grim reality of nasty injury

TV star and Strictly Come Dancing contestant Nick Knowles is being assisted by healthcare professionals in his recovery from surgery after an injury during rehearsals for the BBC show

Events