61 minutes ago David Beckham accidentally reveals huge self portrait in his $80m Miami mansion

David Beckham appears to love an image of himself so much that he has had it turned into a giant piece of art that he has hung up in his own home over in Florida

Politics

7 hours ago Somerset House to reveal the restored ‘Salt Stair’ after fire renovations

Somerset House to reveal the restored ‘Salt Stair’ after fire renovations  The Guardian

Society

30 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

Economics

21 hours ago Ryan Bertrand opens up on life after football as former Champions League winner turns himself into successful businessman

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY SAMI MOKBEL: The transition from professional footballer into retirement can be tricky business. For Ryan Bertrand, business is the operative word.

Sport

74 minutes ago 'Danger to life' alert as Met Office issues TWELVE severe snow and wind New Year weather warnings

Forecasters have now issued twelve weather warnings for parts of the UK between December 30 and January 2

Events

1 hour ago Unearthed school reports for comedy legend Eric Morecambe reveal teachers branded him 'noisy' and a 'time waster'

A huge horde of personal items including damning school reports belonging to comedy genius Eric Morecambe is set to fetch £250,000 at auction.

Culture

21 hours ago Alien life beyond our planet will be proven within two years, claims intergalactic entity

An alleged extra terrestrial living on earth, Bashar, who connected to his human host through meditation, feels a duty to 'service' our world with knowledge about life beyond our stars

Science

2 hours ago Reporter allegedly attacked by man saying ‘This is Trump’s America now’

Colorado man arrested on suspicion of bias-motivated crimes and assault as hostility to journalists risesA Colorado man attacked a TV news reporter while asking if he was a citizen and taunting him that this was life now with Donald Trump’s second presidency looming, criminal court documents allege.The man, Patrick Thomas Egan, was arrested on 18 December in Grand Junction on suspicion of bias-motivated crimes, second-degree assault and harassment.The Associated Press contributed reporting Continue reading...

Politics

18 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

23 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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1 hour ago Beyoncé’s mother hits back at criticism of singer’s Christmas NFL Halftime Show: ‘You are so obsessed’

The ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’ singer took the stage during the Christmas game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Houston Texans

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25 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,...

Culture

36 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

2 hours ago Christine McGuinness admits 'this was scary' as she shares 'reality' of house after Christmas with ex Paddy and kids

The mum-of-three gave fans a life update after spending the festivities with her ex-husband and children

Politics

28 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

30 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 Inside Avicii's final years before his tragic death as 'emotional' documentary lands on Netflix

EDM DJ Avicii died by suicide in 2018, at the age of 28, and now a new Netflix documentary is set to explore his life before his untimely death

Events

26 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

Culture

38 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

2 hours ago Experts reveal the safest place to sit on a plane for nervous passengers

An expert and plane crash survivor spoke to nervous travellers and revealed which area of the plane's cabin is the safest to sit according to statistics and research

Politics

35 hours ago House of the Dragon actor: 'leaving London for Brighton has been really good for my mental health.'

House of the Dragon actor Sam Wilson found his life and career began to flourish when he left the capital

Society

4 hours ago Inside Avicii’s tragic final years as Netflix honours late DJ with intimate documentary

Netflix is set to release a documentary about the EDM star's life, which is told through the late DJ's narration and features private footage

Events

3 hours ago Scientist’s ‘ruthlessly imaginative’ 1925 predictions for the future come true – mostly

Prof Low anticipated home speakers and gender neutral clothing, but missed his mark on herb-based street lightingWhen the scientist and inventor Prof Archibald Montgomery Low predicted “a day in the life of a man of the future” one century ago, his prophesies were sometimes dismissed as “ruthlessly imaginative”.They included, reported the London Daily News in 1925, “such horrors” as being woken by radio alarm clock; communications “by personal radio set”; breakfasting “with loudspeaker news and television glimpses of events”; shopping by moving stairways and moving pavements. Continue reading...

Politics

35 hours ago Christmas leftovers meet Italian flair: Three recipes to reinvent festive staples

Christmas meets Italian flair in these recipes that turn festive leftovers into bold, satisfying dishes. From turkey meatballs to cacciatore-style chicken, here’s how to reinvent your festive staples with ease

Society

5 hours ago Jeremy Clarkson to pull off last ditch move to claw back profits at pub after revealing its first few months have been a 'total disaster'

Unearthed licensing documents reveal for the first time today that the former Top Gear host inherited the generous opening hours from a former restaurant on the site of The Farmer's Dog.

Events

3 hours ago Australian actress Rebel Wilson legally marries Ramona Agruma in Sydney

The couple had a wedding ceremony on the Italian island of Sardinia in September, but have tied the knot again in a service in December.

Politics

6 hours ago Cruz Beckham, 19, visits popular Rio beach with girlfriend Jackie Apostel, 29, after hitting back at critics by claiming 'Jesus is also a nepo baby'

Cruz, 19, is hoping to make his mark on the music industry with forthcoming single For Ya Love after releasing a snippet of the accomplished track.

Events

5 hours ago 'I earn thousands from innocent act that turns men on – now I have no debt'

EXCLUSIVE: Mia Bailey has opened up about one of the most surprising requests she gets from fans in her saucy role. It's probably the last thing you'd ever expect

Politics

6 hours ago BBC Breakfast star Louise Minchin shares terror as she joins Gladiators

TV presenter Louise Minchin has revealed that she was "absolutely terrified" to tackle BBC One's Gladiators, admitting that she was worried that she would injure herself

Events

5 hours ago Chloe Madeley admits final year of marriage to James Haskell was 'dark and painful'

The personal trainer and reality TV personality opened up about her life with the former rugby player after announcing in October 2023 that their 11-year relationship had ended

Politics

12 hours ago Family of murder victim Claire Inglis want domestic abusers to be forced to reveal dark pasts

“We are sickened that sex offenders must register their details, movements and tell the authorities if they begin a new relationship but it’s not the same for domestic abusers."

Events

5 hours ago Tiny island seeing in New Year 2025 first and it's not part of Australia

Although huge fireworks over Sydney Opera House is often the first sign of New Year celebrations reported in the UK, our antipodal friends aren't the first to see in January 1

Politics

12 hours ago Family of Scots dad murdered on stag do in Spain reveal cops have identified 13 new witnesses

Private investigators have identified 13 French nationals who they believe may hold crucial information about the death of Craig Mallon in Lloret de Mar on May 19, 2012.

Events

5 hours ago Revealed, the 21 best new hotels opening in Britain and beyond in 2025

From a trendy motel in Manchester to a remote Indonesian island idyll, our expert checks out new places to check in around the world next year.

Politics

15 hours ago Countryfile presenter Julia Bradbury candidly opens up about major life changes she's made since cancer battle

The Countryfile presenter, 54, has revealed the significant lifestyle changes she's made since battling breast cancer, describing the experience as a wake-up call to focus on her health.

Events

5 hours ago Paul Hollywood says 'a bit over the top' after Blake Lively shares Instagram post about him

The Great British Bake Off judge, who appeared on ITV's Love Your Weekend with Aland Titchmarsh, is renowned for his handshake and he even has Hollywood stars talking about it

Politics

16 hours ago I finally found my son 14 years after billionaire dad's kidnap plot... his three

Patricia Bonis fell in love with Rahman Abbar - heir to one of Saudi Arabia's richest families - during the height of the 1970s disco era, while she was at Wellesley and he at Boston University.

Events

6 hours ago Chloe Madeley opens up about ‘incredibly scary’ last year of marriage to James Haskell

‘It’s a good thing we ended it,’ Madeley said

Politics

18 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.

Events

6 hours ago Some people’s ancestors are kings or poets. I’m proud my family invented the corridor

I always thought genealogy was as dull as looking at other people’s holiday snaps – until I found out about a 16th-century architect who transformed the stately homes of his eraFriends and family, back in the 1970s, would often aggravate each other with a lengthy holiday slideshow, presenting a string of identical beach views and nameless hillside vistas over the course of a dull evening. Today, there is a new phrase that can freeze the heart just as easily as the sight of a slide projector, and it is: “I’ve done some research into my family history and you’ll never guess what I’ve found out!” A scroll bearing a family tree unrolls to reveal a roster of Jacks and Noreens, leading back to some Charleses and Marys, each perching on ever-more-distant branches and ultimately signifying little about the people who are actually living and breathing around you.For me, this became a domestic issue a while ago, because my husband, a history buff, takes genealogy quite seriously. To be fair, ...

Politics

18 hours ago Kelsey Parker says boyfriend has 'brought her back to life' after Tom's death

The mum-of-two has said that partner Will Lindsay has brought her "back to life" after the devastation of losing The Wanted's Tom in 2022.

Events

6 hours ago How to detox your skin like a royal after Christmas, inspired by Kate Middleton's diet favourites

Christmas is an indulgent time, and your skin may be showing the effects. Skin experts reveal what to eat to get your complexion glowing again like Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle

Politics

20 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.

Events

7 hours ago Manchester City’s Kerstin Casparij: ‘When you think it can’t get any more detailed, it can’

Dutch right-back on why she feels at home in Manchester, the workings of Gareth Taylor and excitement for Euro 2025The Manchester City full-back Kerstin Casparij grins when her girlfriend, Ruth Brown, is asked whether she can keep up with the elite athlete when they go on runs together in the off-season: “Yes, I can slow down for her,” quips Brown, remarkably straight-faced.Life is good for Casparij and Brown. They have bought a house in Manchester which, bar the new sofa hunt, they have nearly finished decorating; their cats, Kiwi and Mango, have got to grips with the stairs after moving from their flat and have picked out their favourite window sills for lounging on; and they recently completed the cooperative video game It Takes Two. When we sit down over coffee in London, they’re arguing over who has to deal with the giblets when they cook for Casparij’s family on Christmas Day and are getting ready to host their families together, for the first time, on Boxing Day. Continue rea...

Politics

20 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

Events

7 hours ago Peter Andre’s wife Emily shares rare glimpse of baby Belle amid ‘milestone’

Emily Andre has given fans an insight into life with baby Arabella as the eight-month-old celebrates a major milestone and endures her first-ever teeth cleaning

Politics

20 hours ago Two men dead and baby rushed to hospital after Audi and Mercedes crash in Northern Ireland: Woman remains fighting for her life after smash

The collision, involving a Mercedes and an Audi, happened outside the village of Killylea just before 12.45pm on Friday.

Events

7 hours ago Maya Jama shows off incredible figure in bikini on holiday days before Love Island All Stars start date

Maya Jama has been living it up in the sunshine as she enjoys some time away from work on a luxury private yacht ahead of the new series of Love Island: All Stars

Politics

20 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...

Events

8 hours ago MAFS UK's Polly shows off epic four stone weight loss in Christmas bikini

Married at First Sight UK star Polly Sellman has showed off her incredible weight loss while enjoying life on an Australian beach

Politics

20 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

8 hours ago Zoe Ball and Fatboy Slim’s son shares sad news as tough year for family continues

‘She was an amazing woman,’ Woody Cook said after second loved one dies in 2024

Politics

20 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

9 hours ago You've been doing the laundry wrong! Experts reveal exactly how often you should wash your jeans

Which? has released guidelines on how often you should wash 15 common items in your wardrobe, including underwear, skirts, swimwear, and hats and gloves.

Politics

21 hours ago Why people in Spain eat 12 grapes at midnight on New Year's Eve – 'It really works'

The centuries-old Spanish grapes of luck tradition has been commandeered by TikTokers who say eating the 12 grapes a the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve has found them love

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