2 hours ago Youth pastor identified as man who died after shark bite off Queensland coast

The 40-year-old school chaplain was bitten by the shark while fishing with family in waters off Keppel Islands on SaturdayGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA youth pastor and school chaplain described as an inspirational leader has been identified as the man who died after being bitten by a shark while on holiday with his family in Queensland.Emergency services were called to Humpy Island in the Keppel Bay Islands national park, about 18km off the central Queensland coast, on Saturday after reports a man had been attacked.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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5 hours ago Zoe Ball's son Woody Cook announces heartbreaking family death as he shares touching tribute

Norman Cook's son Woody has shared the sad news that his grandmother has passed away on Christmas Day, marking the second grandma he has lost in one year

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7 hours ago Influencer, 21, who does dares for money dies on Boxing Day after being 'paid £700 to down an entire bottle of whisky'

The influencer was paid 30,000 Thai baht, or £700, for downing the 350ml bottle at a birthday party in Thailand on the night after Christmas Day.

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3 hours ago Bukayo Saka makes new Arsenal vow in first message to fans after surgery

Gunners winger is likely to miss more than two months after undergoing procedure on a torn hamstring

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68 minutes ago South Korea plane crash: death toll reaches 47 after Jeju Air flight skids off runway at Muan airport – live updates

Authorities warn that provisional death toll could rise after Boeing 737-800 with 175 passengers and six crews hit airport fenceReport: South Korea plane with 181 onboard veers off runway and hits fenceDozens are feared dead after a plane skidded off the runway while attempting a landing without landing gear at Muan international airport in South Korea on Sunday morningThe exact casualty figures have not yet been tallied, though authorities are provisionally reporting that 28 people are believed to have died, according to news agency Newsis. Fire officials have warned that given the severe damage to the aircraft, the number of casualties could rise.Jeju Air flight 2216 from Bangkok to Muan was carrying 181 people – 175 passengers and six crew – when it came down, skidded along the runway and hit fencing and a wall around the perimeter before catching fire.Rescues are underway, with two people brought out of the wreckage so far. Emergency services are continuing their search operatio...

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1 hour ago INSIDE SHOWBIZ: Why 'uncool' Simon Cowell is defying Liam Payne's grieving bandmates to press on with his televised search for a new One Direction, by KATIE HIND

Liam Payne's membership of One Direction tragically put him on the road to destruction. And it is for that reason that music industry executives had been expecting Simon, 65, to ditch the project.

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21 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

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12 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

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3 hours ago Ruben Amorim owes Man Utd fans a proper explanation over brutal Marcus Rashford treatment

The Portuguese manager's tough stance on Marcus Rashford has not outraged supporters but they must be wondering exactly what the striker has done to be frozen out of the squad

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7 hours ago Mavs star Luka Doncic is latest pro athlete whose home was burglarized, business manager says

Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks is the latest professional athlete whose home has been burglarized

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8 hours ago Outcry over Labour's plans for free weight loss jabs on the NHS as majority of Brits believe people should pay for treatment privately

Health secretary Wes Streeting has backed the prescribing of the drugs to obese patients in the hope it can tackle the nation's bulging waistlines.

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4 hours ago Arsenal fans are convinced a loan star is being recalled after Bukayo Saka's hamstring injury... as private je

Arsenal fans are convinced a loan star is being recalled after Bukayo Saka's hamstring injury... as private je  Daily Mail

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2 hours ago South Korea plane crash: dozens feared dead after Jeju Air flight skids off runway at Muan airport – live updates

Authorities provisionally reporting 28 dead after Boeing 737-800 with 175 passengers and six crews hits airport fenceReport: South Korea plane with 181 onboard veers off runway and hits fence Dozens are feared dead after a plane skidded off the runway while attempting a landing without landing gear at Muan international airport in South Korea on Sunday morningThe exact casualty figures have not yet been tallied, though authorities are provisionally reporting that 28 people are believed to have died, according to news agency Newsis. Fire officials have warned that given the severe damage to the aircraft, the number of casualties could rise.Jeju Air flight 2216 from Bangkok to Muan was carrying 181 people – 175 passengers and six crew – when it came down, skidded along the runway and hit fencing and a wall around the perimeter before catching fire.Rescues are underway, with two people brought out of the wreckage so far. Emergency services are continuing their search operation.The Boei...

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12 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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3 hours ago Taylor Swift fans spot secret message in Travis Kelce date night outfit

The power couple enjoyed a double date in New York City with music producer Jack Antonoff, whom Taylor often works with, and his wife Margaret Qualley this Friday night.

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18 hours ago Kieran Culkin on pranks, parenting and why his famous family doesn’t need therapy: ‘Us siblings, we’re already cooked’

He’s been on screen since he was seven – but only prepares for a scene 10 minutes before. Yet somehow the mischievous Succession star is now tipped for an Oscar. How did the chaotic, charismatic actor do it?Kieran Culkin tries the upright chair first, the one opposite me, high-backed and leather. But no, that’s no good. He can see his reflection in the wall mirror, he’ll be catching himself all interview, thinking how tired he looks with his hooded eyes and beard, how jet lagged. Sleep is always tricky, but he’s been up with the kids – five and three – who weren’t supposed to join him for this publicity tour but there was a last-minute crisis, the short version of which is that the whole family is over from New York (with Culkin, 42, there’s always a long and short version).So, he flumps on the banquette, where he’ll be facing guests drinking afternoon cocktails in the low-lit, high-ceilinged bar here at the Corinthia hotel in London. He tests the firmness of the upholstery. Pa...

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9 hours ago Squid Game prize money converted into pounds and 500 million Won currency explained

The hit Netflix show has returned and fans might wonder just how much money is on offer to the characters who compete in the deadly tournament.

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5 hours ago Ianis Hagi tells suffering Rangers fans 'we owe you a win' as away day woes are damaging club's 'image and history'

Rangers have had a string of blows on the road and Hagi wants that to end this weekend

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3 hours ago Trump shocks MAGA by backing Elon Musk in 'civil war' over controversial immigration policy

Donald Trump has broken his silence after a dispute over immigration visas has divided his MAGA supporters.

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13 hours ago Love Island star Josh Denzel engaged 6 years after appearing on ITV2 show

The presenter and podcast host popped the question to girlfriend Ruby Wong during a romantic trip to the Swiss alps

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4 hours ago LA Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani announces his wife Mamiko Tanaka is pregnant in adorable Instagram post

The Los Angeles Dodgers star confirmed in February that he and Tanaka were married

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26 hours ago Gavin and Stacey star enjoys one superfood snack that's linked to 'better heart health'

Alison Steadman, 79, is known for playing Pam Shipman in BBC's Gavin and Stacey. The series finale aired on Christmas Day, 2024

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11 hours ago Alabama Barker, 19, divides fans as she shows off her £239k designer gift haul

Fans of reality star Alabama Barker - who is the daughter of Blink-182 icon Travis Barker - were stunned by the huge haul of expensive gifts that she showed off on TikTok

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6 hours ago Manchester United target Premier League star as Ruben Amorim eyes first transfer

Manchester United are interested in signing Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen, who has impressed for the Seagulls since joining the club from Anderlecht in 2023

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5 hours ago Third man arrested on suspicion of murder after 'hero father', 37, was killed when he was 'mown down by a car following an argument' on Christmas Day

A 26-year-old is the third man to be arrested in connection with the death of Kirk Marsden (pictured) who died in the early hours of Boxing Day after he was allegedly hit by a car outside a Blackburn pub.

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21 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

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4 hours ago Royal Ballet star Marianela Nunez says she learned English by watching Friends

The 42-year-old was speaking on Desert Island Discs on BBC Radio 4.

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11 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...

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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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5 hours ago BBC Casualty fans predict shock exit twist as new character causes trouble

Casualty viewers were left fuming as they were introduced to two new characters in the latest episode, and they were convinced it meant an exit for a fan favourite

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5 hours ago Team GB dressage star's partner spied on young woman in bathroom with camera hidden in air freshener

David Crockford, 61, the partner of former Team GB dressage rider Sarah Millis, 43, installed a camera in an empty air freshener left in a bathroom.

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11 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...

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10 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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5 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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5 hours ago Maura Higgins fears Curtis Pritchard 'will be the ex that blabs' on Love Island All Stars

Former Love Island star Maura Higgins is said to be concerned over what former flame Curtis Pritchard could say about their romance if he appears on Love Island All Stars next month

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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

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11 hours ago Man United players and fans have the chance to show they have taken Ruben Amorim comments on board

Ruben Amorim needs to turn Manchester United's fortunes around and he can start by improving a dismal record at Old Trafford since the start of last season.

Sport

6 hours ago Fans can't wait for Timothee Chalamet's next film from director of Netflix hit

Timothee Chalamet's next film is already being hailed as one of the must-see movies of 2025, with a star-studded cast and a story that is set to take fans on a wild ride.

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5 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

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15 hours ago People smugglers take to Tiktok to advertise £12,000 package deals for migrants targeting the UK

Adverts on TikTok show the deals 'package deals' promising cash-in-hand work and housing, with payment required only upon reaching Dover.

Economics

12 hours ago Gavin and Stacey fans all say the same thing over shock cameo in show finale

The final-ever episode of Gavin and Stacey became the most-watched show on Christmas Day and fans of the popular BBC sitcom were delighted with the last instalment

Sport

6 hours ago Norman Cook's mum dies as son Woody grieves losing two grandmothers in one year

Fatboy Slim - Norman Cook - is mourning the death of his mum as his son Woody announced the sad news on his Instagram profile

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5 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

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16 hours ago Outrage as Tamworth FC releases 'punishing' ticket prices for Tottenham FA Cup clash

Tamworth and Tottenham are set to take each other on during a David and Golliath showdown between clubs four divisions apart, but fans were left furious after ticket information was released online

Economics

12 hours ago BBC Gavin and Stacey Sonia star's early TV past uncovered as fans say what finale will 'never' make happen

Fans have been uncovering actress Laura Aikman's early TV past following her unexpected appearance in the last episode of the sitcom

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6 hours ago At least 1 person has died as several tornadoes touch down around Houston

At least one person has died after several tornadoes touched down in the Houston area, damaging homes and flipping vehicles

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5 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

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17 hours ago Jeremy Clarkson's boozy £85 advent calendar as he slams 'rubbish' Dry January

Clarkson's Farm star Jeremy Clarkson has launched a new "non-advent calendar" for his fans who love a tipple and don't want to ditch their drinks in Dry January

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14 hours ago Boxing got its first AI judge for Tyson Fury fight – now AI ring girls are ready to rule

EXCLUSIVE: AI Influencers are becoming big business, racking up thousands of followers on Instagram, securing brand deals, and earning upwards of £20k per month on subscription platforms like Fanvue

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7 hours ago Pictured: Hero parents who 'saved their daughter's life' before they were killed in Boxing Day 'hit

Anthony Hogg, 40, and Georgina Hogg-Moore, 39, died after the incident on Blanchardstown Road North in West Dublin while they walked with their daughter for an evening meal.

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5 hours ago Katie Price shares cryptic post about trust hours after denying JJ Slater split rumours

Glamour model Katie Price shared a cryptic post about trust just days after denying there was trouble in her relationship with Married at First Sight star JJ Slater

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17 hours ago Kate Winslet takes poorly fan to theatre and donates £5,000 to see Northern Lights before girl goes blind

A girl who is losing her sight was stunned when her favourite actress Kate Winslet invited her for a night at the theatre and arranged for her to feed tigers at the zoo to fulfil her "visual bucket list".

Economics

15 hours ago Christmas movie fans rave over 'masterpiece' film with perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes score and hailed as 'an unmissable experience'

The film, which is available to stream on NOW and first hit screens in 1982, has stood the test of time and still remains a beloved favourite for film fans.

Sport

7 hours ago Woman spots late dad sitting in favourite spot on Google Street View 11 years after death

Katie Scott, from Salford, Greater Manchester, discovered her father Arthur Scott, who died from complications of kidney failure, has been immortalised on Google Street View

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6 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.

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20 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...

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17 hours ago Ianis Hagi urged to quit Rangers as ex Chelsea star names perfect transfer destination for Ibrox star

The 26-year-old has fought his way back into Philippe Clement's plans and become a key man for the Light Blues

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7 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.

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6 hours ago Gavin and Stacey star Joanna Page pulls pint in pub and has everyone in stitches

"She had a chat with all the locals and was lovely. She lit up the room as soon as she came in and made everyone laugh."

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22 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

21 hours ago Boxing's best star, fight, knockout and prospect of 2024 named as Usyk does awards double

BOXING CLEVER COLUMN: 2024 has been another huge year for boxing with the heavyweight division providing most of the big storylines including two epic showdowns between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury

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7 hours ago Love Island's Millie Court has 'never screamed so loud' after jellyfish attack on holiday

Love Island star Millie Court has shared a terrifying clip of herself being stung by a jellyfish as she swam in the sea while enjoying a break with her boyfriend Liam Reardon

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6 hours ago EastEnders fans fear devastating twist as Ravi's real plan for Denise 'rumbled'

Some EastEnders fans are predicting an unexpected twist amid Denise Fox and Ravi Gulati's romance heating up on the BBC soap, with a theory involving Nish Panesar

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25 hours ago Puttin' on the Glitz! Taylor Swift inspires fans with her glittering outfits as interest in sequinned dresses surges during superstar singer's UK leg of worldwide Eras tour

As Taylor Swift came to the UK for four stops on her huge world tour, interest in sequinned dresses skyrocketed, with a spike in sales and a surge in online searches

Sport

7 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

6 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

25 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.

Sport

7 hours ago Emmerdale fans 'solve who really killed' Will Taylor after Joe Tate scene

Emmerdale fans think Will Taylor's death was murder after his fatal heart attack on Christmas Day, amid the return of former villain Joe Tate on the ITV soap

Events

6 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.

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7 hours ago Man dies after shark bite while fishing with family off Queensland coast

The 40-year-old was bitten by the shark in waters off Keppel IslandsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA man has died after he was bitten by a shark while fishing with his family.Emergency services were called to Humpy Island in the Keppel Bay Islands national park, about 18km off the central Queensland coast, on Saturday following reports a man had been attacked. Continue reading...

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6 hours ago Jacqueline Jossa admits she 'cannot cope' as star shares health update

Jacqueline Jossa has admitted she 'cannot cope' as the EastEnders star shares a health update just days after telling her followers she'd 'ruined Christmas' after an accident

Politics

7 hours ago Boxing Day horror as holidaymaker dies climbing Lake District mountain in dense fog

A person has died while climbing in the Lake District on Boxing Day, with the climber travelling through dense fog before suffering a suspected fatal head injury

Events

6 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.

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7 hours ago 'Gift of life you could offer others after your death by donating organs is priceless'

There are 7,900 people waiting for transplants, the highest number in a decade, and 280 of them are children. Last year 400 people died before organs were available.

Events

6 hours ago Inside the upcoming film dubbed 'Wolf of Wall Street meets Catch Me If You Can'

Film fans are already excited about the next film starring Timothee Chalamet and directed by the maker of a Netflix hit.

Politics

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

7 hours ago Laura Woods' cosy Christmas break with Adam Collard ahead of giving birth

Love Island star Adam Collard and his pregnant fiancée Laura Woods, who is a TNT Sports presenter, have enjoyed a luxurious Christmas together - and shared highlights with fans

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8 hours ago Trailblazing model Dayle Haddon dies from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning

A trailblazing former “Sports Illustrated” model who pushed back against age discrimination has died in a Pennsylvania home from what authorities believe was carbon monoxide poisoning

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