6 hours ago When does the Austrialian Open tennis start? Schedule, seeds, prize money, draw, odds, how to watch

The world’s best tennis players are preparing to do battle in Melbourne for the first Grand Slam tournament of the year.

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31 hours ago Transfer news LIVE: Man Utd offered Rashford swap, Arsenal want Brentford star, Man City agree deal

The transfer window is in full swing with sides at both ends of the Premier League table looking to strengthen as they battle for survival, European football and the title

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3 hours ago Billionaire victim of Titan sub disaster left wife less than £100k for cruel reason

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12 hours ago Squid Game fans joke ‘someone is getting fired’ after spotting major blunder at key moment in season 2 finale

Hit Netflix show has fallen victim to a filming error in new season

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51 minutes ago California wildfires live updates: Biden likens LA devastation to ‘war scene’ as he warns death toll likely to rise

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris also praise heroism of emergency crews; around 150,000 LA county residents remain under evacuation ordersAfter the fire, the insurance battles: new ordeals to comeFleeing the LA fires alone on a wheelchair: ‘I had to take my chances’Californians: have you been affected by the wildfires?An update on the Hurst fire from the US forest service has increased the acreage burned to 771 and is 37% contained.477 personnel were assigned to the fire. Continue reading...

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6 hours ago When does the Australian Open tennis start? Schedule, seeds, prize money, draw, odds, how to watch

The world’s best tennis players are preparing to do battle in Melbourne for the first Grand Slam tournament of the year.

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32 hours ago Transfer news LIVE: Man Utd’s Rashford offered surprise move, Arsenal want Brentford star, Man City agree deal

The transfer window is in full swing with sides at both ends of the Premier League table looking to strengthen as they battle for survival, European football and the title

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6 hours ago Martin Clunes shares harrowing farm ordeal as he opens up on the death of his sheep

Martin Clunes, 63, appeared on ITV's This Morning to discuss his new drama, Out There, but he also opened up on his farm and the 'annoying' animals he has to deal with

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58 minutes ago Katie Piper shares emotional health update after 'years of battling with eye'

Katie Piper has shared a significant update with her followers after undergoing surgery to protect her left eye. The procedure marks the start of her journey with a prosthetic eye, following years of health struggles.

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8 hours ago Rise in national insurance taxes will probably lead to lower wages in 'long run'

'To be clear, I expect bank rate to come down over time as the effects of the large shocks of the past continue to abate'

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35 hours ago Transfer news LIVE: Man Utd could lose Mainoo, Arsenal want Brentford star and Man City’s double £85m move

The transfer window is in full swing with sides at both ends of the Premier League table looking to strengthen as they battle for survival, European football and the title

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9 hours ago Tottenham: Antonin Kinsky ready to challenge Guglielmo Vicario for Spurs No1 spot after £12.5m steal

New signing Kinsky was outstanding on debut against Liverpool and looks set for battle with Vicario

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2 hours ago California bars insurers from dropping fire victims until 2026. What to know

As the Palisades and Eaton fires wreak havoc on Los Angeles, the state insurance commissioner is taking action to protect home insurance policy owners

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8 hours ago BREAKING FA Cup third round match off due to freezing cold weather as game postponed

The freezing conditions around the country this week have claimed the first postponement of a busy FA Cup third round weekend after Mansfield Town and Wigan Athletic fall victim

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39 hours ago Love Island star's health battle sees doctors share alopecia signs to look for

Two doctors have shed light on the symptoms of a little-known health condition, after Kaz Crossley's heart-breaking experience

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10 hours ago London Underwriters (LU) Announces Partnership with Draftrs Insurance on LU ONE to Deliver Professional Liability Coverage for Small Business Professional Service Firms

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2 hours ago ‘Like a ton of bricks just fell on me’: What we know about victims of ‘most destructive’ fire in LA history

The County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner confirmed 10 people have died as a result of the raging fires, with the death toll expected to climb

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8 hours ago FA Cup third round match off due to freezing cold weather as game postponed

The freezing conditions around the country this week have claimed the first postponement of a busy FA Cup third round weekend after Mansfield Town and Wigan Athletic fall victim

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12 hours ago ‘Heartless’ fraudster stole £1m from bank customers to fund Porsche sports car and lavish lifestyle

Adam Raja used more than 100 mobiles and SIM cards to contact unsuspecting victims from his bedroom in Croydon

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3 hours ago LA wildfires disaster as firefighting plane crashes into drone while battling blaze

A plane tackling the Los Angeles fires which is capable of scooping up more than 1,500 gallons of sea water at a time has been grounded after hitting an illegal drone

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10 hours ago Daily Star pub quiz: 20 general knowledge questions to get you scratching your head

Do you have what it takes to answer all our fiendish brain-teasers correctly? Let the battle commence with our weekly pub quiz

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20 hours ago Rachel Reeves' £25bn National Insurance raid could force more than HALF of British businesses to raise prices, damning poll reveals

The figures provide the latest evidence of how firms are scrambling to respond to the tax hike and as the boss of Marks & Spencer said it would be a challenge.

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3 hours ago Viktor Gyokeres transfer 'agreement' as Man United face unexpected battle

Latest Manchester United transfer news as Viktor Gyokeres' agreement with Sporting CP could leave United in four-way battle for his signature

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11 hours ago Gino D'Acampo gushes over 31 year relationship with wife Jessica and posts loved

Gino D'Acampo shared a loved-up snaps with his wife Jessica as they celebrated her birthday on a ski trip while the presenter battles a harassment storm.

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30 hours ago Insurers dropped fire coverage for thousands of homeowners in Palisades just months ago as experts fear devastation could cost $60bn

The move from State Farm Insurers came due to the growing frequency and severity of wildfires in the state.

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3 hours ago Marvel Rivals Season 1 Battle Pass price and every new skin including new Peni and Rocket cosmetics

The new Battle Pass for Marvel Rivals has arrived, and it's packed with skins for the likes of Peni Parker, Rocket Raccoon, Wolverine and Iron Man.

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13 hours ago How to watch NFL Playoffs in the UK plus Wild Card Weekend schedule and live stream info

The NFL has entered its playoff season with the start of Wild Card Weekend as teams battle it out on the road to Super Bowl 59

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30 hours ago With 9/11 plea deals in flux, victims' families sort through their feelings

Sept. 11 survivors and victims’ relatives have mixed feelings about a planned plea deal for accused 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed

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4 hours ago Man dies trying to 'rape a cow' in field where his body was found by farmers

The 45-year-old victim was found by witnesses lying unconscious near the animal and wearing a condom.

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19 hours ago ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS: Aside from Winston Churchill, have any British prime ministers fought in a battle?

The 1st Duke of Wellington was a celebrated military hero before entering politics, and his extensive battlefield experience shaped his leadership style.

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31 hours ago Insurers dropped fire coverage for thousands of homeowners in Palisades just months ago as fears devastation could cost up to $60bm

The move from State Farm Insurers came due to the growing frequency and severity of wildfires in the state.

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4 hours ago California wildfires live updates: at least 10 people killed; winds expected to pick up again

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26 hours ago Woman who lost hand fighting off a shark is raising money for a new prosthetic

‘Without this hand, Elisabeth faces a future marked by limited skills, stunted mobility, and a diminished quality of life’

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32 hours ago Wealthy businesswoman and her lover 'faked £350,000 jewellery, designer handbag and cash break

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4 hours ago Traitors star Leanne Quigley reveals fiancée Sophie is cancer free in emotional post following secret health battle as she confesses devastating diagnosis 'killed them both inside'

The ex-soldier, 28, who shares two-year-old twin boys with her partner, took to Instagram with an emotional post on Thursday, with show host Claudia Winkleman quick to send her best wishes.

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29 hours ago Lily Allen's sad confession about sex life before David Harbour marriage broke down

Lily Allen has confirmed her split from her second husband. Before meeting acclaimed US actor David Harbour, the British singer had battled with addiction for years, leading to a sad revelation about her sex life

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35 hours ago British woman describes Magaluf 'rape ordeal after being led into a brothel while drunk' at notorious Majorca nightspot

The holidaymaker said she had been drinking in bars in the resort's Punta Ballena strip with a friend when they were invited to shots by two men working as PR staff at a nearby nightspot.

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30 hours ago Bond market turmoil eases as Treasury minister says ‘no need’ for government intervention – business live

Lib Dems say chancellor should stay and make emergency fiscal statement and also cancel planned national insurance hikeReeves’ fiscal rules non-negotiable in face of bond sell-off, deputy tells MPsLiz Truss sends legal letter ordering Starmer to stop saying she crashed economyRachel Reeves says she has ‘iron grip’ on finances as borrowing costs surgeThe drop in the pound may make it trickier for the Bank of England to lower interest rates as soon as hoped in 2025.Two two quarter-point cuts to Bank Rate are priced in for this year, bringing rates down from 4.75% to 4.25% by December, but the odds on a cut as soon as February have dipped slightly this week.“With sterling weakening, that meant growing questions were asked about whether the Bank of England could cut rates as fast as expected.“Indeed, investors dialled back their expectations for rate cuts this year by four and a half basis points compared to the previous day, so they now only see 48.5 basis points by the December meetin...

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36 hours ago Max George shares insight into gruelling recovery after shock heart surgery ordeal

The Wanted star Max George, who is in a relationship with Strictly's Maisie Smith, recently underwent heart surgery

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5 hours ago Traitors star Leanne Quigley reveals fiancée Sophie is cancer free in emotional post following secret health battle as she confesses devastating diagnosis 'killed them both inside'

The ex-soldier, 28, who shares two-year-old twin boys with her partner, took to Instagram with an emotional post on Thursday, with show host Claudia Winkleman quick to send her best wishes.

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32 hours ago Sickening Snapchats paedo Ellis Dismore sent girl before stabbing her in street

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT. Ellis Dismore, 24, sent sickening voice notes threatening to rape and stab young teenage girls before attacking one victim in the street

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6 hours ago Harry and Meghan urge people to open homes to LA wildfire victims as they shelter friends fleeing flames

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex issued a formal statement regarding the wave of devastating wildfires

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36 hours ago Transfer news LIVE: Man Utd could lose Mainoo, Arsenal want Williams and Man City’s double £85m move

The transfer window is in full swing with sides at both ends of the Premier League table looking to strengthen as they battle for survival, European football and the title

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6 hours ago LA fires double tragedy after amputee dad tried to wait for ambulance for disabled son: Latest victims named

Anthony Mitchell, 67, was found by the side of his son Justin, who was in his early 20s and suffered cerebral palsy, in Altadena, as his family said he 'was not going to leave his son behind, no matter what.'

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7 hours ago Police warning as hundreds of holidaymakers fall victim to booking.com scam

More than 500 people have fallen victim to a booking.com hotel scam

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9 hours ago The North Korean soldiers used as 'human mine detectors' in Putin's war: Kim Jong

The soldiers are deployed across a battlefield until they are blown up one after another, according to Lieutenant Colonel 'Leopard' of Ukraine's 33rd 'Big Cats' battalion.

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10 hours ago WWE legend Black Bart dies after stopping cancer treatment to 'leave it in god's hands'

Rick Harris had made the tough decision to cease chemotherapy treatment after their health insurance stopped covering the costs.

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10 hours ago Halle Berry packs up and donates her 'entire closet' to help LA fire victims

Halle Berry joined Sharon Stone and Lisa Rinna in a donation effort to help clothe the thousands who have lost everything in the ravaging wildfires in Los Angeles

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11 hours ago The LA wildfires will cause chaos for California’s home insurance market

New rules allowed climate change consideration in premiums

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13 hours ago Duo battle for 'bargain' Rangers man, Hearts hold talks, Celtic exit ‘reaches agreement’

The transfer rumours are swirling around the Scottish Premiership, with Rangers, Celtic and more all included in this morning’s bulletin.

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