4 hours ago Fears grow for triplet sisters who vanished into thin air as Scotland braces itself for coldest night of the winter

Eliza and Henrietta Huszti, 32, who are part of a set of triplets, were last seen walking near the River Dee in Aberdeen after leaving their home just after 2am.

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14 hours ago Trio of burglars follow couple home from airport then strike while they're unpacking

Jhony Ramirez-Loayza, Arturo Mendivil-Valvin and Arturo Flores-Marquez have been slapped with a jail sentence after they followed a couple home from their holiday and then stole their luggage

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12 hours ago St Helens pull off 'huge coup' by securing rising Super League star George Delaney

Young England hopeful, 20, has signed a new four-year deal with Paul Wellens' side, staving off interest from here and the NRL

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7 hours ago Parents learn devastating truth after healthy boy, 9 collapses and dies on Egypt holiday

Mattia Cossettini was on a family holiday in Egypt when he suddenly collapsed on a boat trip. He died in the early hours of January 6 after being diagnosed with heatstroke

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14 hours ago For Elton John, 'Never Too Late' isn't just a documentary and song — it is a life mantra

Capturing Sir Elton John’s 50-year career is a herculean task

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7 hours ago Sexy robot unveiled at Vegas tech conference is world's most realistic

A robot that looks like a sex doll could soon be keeping lonely old men company, according to a company that unveiled the robot at CES 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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16 hours ago ‘My best friend and I married each other as kids on holiday at the beach. It would be the closest she would come to a real wedding’

Summer holidays are a time of memory-making. We asked Guardian writers and contributors to share some of the summer holiday photos that transport them back to a simpler timeMore summer essentialsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIt had always been Harriet’s dream to get married more than mine. I’ll never forget us as little girls on summer holidays, stretched out on twin beds, poring over her magazine cutouts of white wedding dresses, multi-tiered cakes and overflowing bouquets.We would muse what our husbands’ names would be and how many children we would have. They would be born at the same time, so they could grow up together as best friends. Just like we had. Continue reading...

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6 hours ago Reeves defiant over China trip in face of growing criticism and economic turmoil

Labour chancellor accused of ‘undesirable’ policies and ‘incompatible promises’

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20 hours ago Jordan Slew ‘made up’ for Morecambe fans as struggling Shrimps eye Chelsea upset

No Morecambe supporters were allowed to attend the club’s trip to Stamford Bridge in 2021 due to Covid.

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7 hours ago Florida man convicted of killing couple set to die in state's first scheduled execution of 2025

A Florida man convicted of murdering a husband and wife during a fishing trip in 1997 is scheduled to be executed next month

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16 hours ago ‘They created a Vegas in 10 years’: photographing the hedonistic gambling mecca of Macau

Photographer Adam Lampton discusses capturing the vice, cash and sheer excess of the special administrative region of China – a place built on contradictions“I am not a huge gambler,” says Adam Lampton. “The first time I went to Macau, fresh out of grad school, I didn’t have any money to spare – it all went on camera film. People take it all very seriously, so I was too intimidated to sit down and be the white guy who didn’t know what the hell he was doing.”As a non-gambler in Macau, the American photographer would have been an oddity – most tourists go there to “play”, hoping Lady Luck glances their way. The former Portuguese colony, now a special administrative region of China, is the world’s gambling mecca. Located on China’s south-east coast, just across the water from Hong Kong, Macau’s gambling revenues often put the US’s “Sin City” in the shade. The Macau government expects its gaming revenues to hit about $27bn in 2024, while declining Nevada looks set to fall below 2023’s r...

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8 hours ago Rudy Giuliani found to be in contempt of court again for 2020 election lies

It’s the second time this week that the former NY mayor has been found to be contempt for defaming election workersRudy Giuliani was found in contempt of court on Friday for continuing to spread lies about two former Georgia election workers after a jury awarded the women a $148m defamation judgment.Federal judge Beryl Howell in Washington DC is the second federal judge in a matter of days to find the former New York City mayor in contempt of court. Continue reading...

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18 hours ago Channel 5's The Good Ship Murder cast list, plot, air date, filming locations and how many episodes

Mystery drama The Good Ship Murder is returning to Channel 5 for a second series

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6 hours ago Rachel Reeves jets to China for trade talks as economic woes mount at home

Chancellor Rachel Reeves flew to Beijing to bang the drum bang the drum for trade and rebuild ties after years of frosty relations but economic turmoil risked overshadowing the trip

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9 hours ago Parents discover tragic truth after 'healthy' boy, 9, collapses and dies on Egypt holiday

Mattia Cossenttini was visiting the Egyptian resort town of Marsa Alam with his younger brother and their parents when tragedy struck on January 5.

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8 hours ago Why NOW is the best time to retire in nearly 20 years: A silver lining could boost your pension, says RACHEL RICKARD STRAUS

Someone buying a retirement income today could secure a deal that is a massive 70 per cent higher than if they had bought in 2020, when deals hit a record low.

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20 hours ago New mystery virus leaves hundreds of adults and children bald as health officials baffled

Hundreds of people have been left bald by a mystery virus, with health officials at a loss as to what has caused it with not much in common between all 15 villages where it's been seen

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9 hours ago Manchester United star could be key to Nuno Mendes transfer deal to fix Ruben Amorim flaw

Man United need a new wing-back for Ruben Amorim's system to work at Old Trafford, with Alejandro Garnacho potentially holding the key

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9 hours ago Man Utd put on red alert as PSG propose Randal Kolo Muani swap transfer

Randal Kolo Muani has been linked with Manchester United, Tottenham and Juventus this month and Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly ready to offer the striker to Aston Villa as part of a deal for Jhon Duran

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11 hours ago Marcus Rashford attracting interest from Barcelona as new loan details emerge

Marcus Rashford looks set to leave the club in January but his destination remains a mystery

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10 hours ago Shark handheld vacuum cleaner slashed to under £60 that's a 'dog owner's dream'

Amazon has slashed the price of the Shark Handheld Cordless Vacuum Cleaner with Pet Tool, Crevice Tool and Dusting Brush by £11.59 - and it's even cheaper than the deal you'll find at Asda

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10 hours ago Man Utd forward transfer confirmed hours after Ruben Amorim's January hint

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has made clear his desire for new players at Old Trafford this month and the Red Devils have already confirmed a deal after striking an agreement

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11 hours ago Newsboy's ITV4 selections for Saturday's cards, plus Wolverhampton tips

Newsboy has gone head over heels for Handstands in the Dragonbet Towton Novices' Chase (1.15) at Ffos Las, and he also reckons Midnight It Is can score a hat-trick in the big race at Fairyhouse (1.45)

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12 hours ago WWE's Netflix deal brought me back after years – but will I stick with it?

The WWE's new 'Netflix Era' is underway, and as a lapsed fan looking to get back into it, I couldn't be happier — here's what I thought of WWE Raw from January 6

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10 hours ago Brooklyn real estate magnate pleads guilty to conspiring to funnel illegal donations to NYC mayor

A Brooklyn real estate magnate has pleaded guilty to a charge alleging that he worked with a Turkish government official to funnel illegal campaign contributions to New York City Mayor Eric Adams

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12 hours ago Rachel Reeves presses the flesh with China's communist leaders while Britain's economy 'faces 1970s

The Chancellor posed with Chinese finance minister Lan Fo'an in Beijing as she began her controversial trip to the Asian giant.

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13 hours ago Jeremy Kyle returns to ITV as he signs brand new deal with Kate Garraway

Jeremy Kyle is making a return to ITV screens just five years after his morning programme was axed by executives and he'll appear alongside one of the networks biggest names

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10 hours ago Parents learn heartbreaking truth after 'healthy' boy, 9, collapses and dies on Egypt holiday

The Red Sea Health Directorate said nine-year-old Mattia Cossettini suffered from a brain tumour, which his parents weren't aware of, that led to complete cardiac arrest on Monday

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12 hours ago London to stage NFL home games for the Jets, Browns and Jaguars in 2025 season

Berlin and Madrid have also been confirmed as European match hosts.

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14 hours ago My boyfriend spent £10k for 'sunset villa' Maldives trip despite knowing it was rainy season... and all we got was howling winds, four hours of sun and weather as bad as London

Diana Gorenco, from London, says her partner forked out £9,220 for the two of them to stay in a 'Over Water Pool Villa' from November 25 until December 2.

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13 hours ago Exactly what Donald Trump said in court as he dodges jail in hush money trial

President-elect Donald Trump, 78, told Judge Juan Merchan he is 'totally innocent' and did 'nothing wrong' as he was sentenced in New York in his hush money trial

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12 hours ago Everton hopeful of swift David Moyes appointment after productive talks

Former manager set to return to Goodison ParkOwners hope Moyes can steer team away from relegationEverton are hopeful of appointing David Moyes as Sean Dyche’s replacement after a day of productive talks with the club’s former manager.Moyes met representatives from The Friedkin Group (TFG), Everton’s new owner, on Friday to discuss a return to the club he managed between 2002 and 2013. Negotiations are understood to have advanced well and there is confidence a deal could be concluded within the next 24 hours. The length of contract is being discussed but the expectation is that it will cover the remainder of this season and Everton’s first year at their new Bramley-Moore dock stadium in 2025-26. Continue reading...

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15 hours ago The 'Scottish paradise' bed and breakfast on edge of loch you can book for under £100

At the moment, a guesthouse along the shore of a loch that has been described as a "Scottish paradise" can be booked at a major discount through voucher website Wowcher.

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13 hours ago Scottish police working with Hungarian officers in search for missing sisters

Eliza and Henrietta Huszti, who are part of a set of triplets, went missing in Aberdeen in the early hours of Tuesday.

Events

12 hours ago Value Scope: Each way horse racing tips from Steve Jones for Saturday on ITV

After a much changed Saturday line-up of racing, our man has picked out the best value from the televised action at Ffos Las and Chelmsford

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15 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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13 hours ago Anita Bryant, a popular singer who became known for opposition to gay rights, dead at age 84

Anita Bryant, a former Miss Oklahoma and popular singer who became known over the second half of her life for her outspoken opposition to gay rights, has died

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12 hours ago Devin Haney: ‘I want to prove to myself that Ryan Garcia took nothing out of me’

Interview: The WBC champion spoke to The Independent during a rare trip to London, as he plots his return to the ring after last year’s messy saga with Garcia

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16 hours ago Want to secure the best holiday deal in 2025? Here are the key dates to know

For the best deals on your getaway this year, book ahead

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16 hours ago ‘It was extraordinary’: Spanish captain recalls rescue of woman who gave birth in dinghy

Mother and newborn saved from inflatable boat off Canary Islands, on a route on which thousands have diedThe call that would lead to one of the most poignant images of the humanitarian emergency in the deadly waters off the Canary Islands came at 4am.In the early hours of Monday, the Las Palmas command centre of Spain’s maritime rescue service, Salvamento Marítimo, told Domingo Trujillo, the captain of the search-and-rescue vessel Talía, that a small inflatable boat, packed with people, was adrift 97 nautical miles (180km) off the coast of Lanzarote. Among those onboard, they added, was a woman who was due to give birth at any moment. Continue reading...

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12 hours ago WWE founder Vince McMahon ‘thrilled’ after settling payments allegations case

The 79-year-old resigned from the WWE’s parent company TKO Group Holdings amid sex trafficking allegations in January last year.

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16 hours ago Daily Star's favourite Tesco meal deals as it's '100% got to include egg or prawns'

The boiled egg snack, dubbed the Tesco Egg Protein Pot, made it on to Tesco's top meal deal combinations for 2024, but the Daily Star's hungry mob have some questionable choices of their own

Economics

17 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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12 hours ago A judge has sentenced Trump to unconditional discharge. What does that mean?

New York state law says unconditional discharge is a sentence handed down ‘without imprisonment, fine or probation supervision’

Politics

17 hours ago Alliance Pharma set to be taken over by biggest investor in £349.7m deal

The deal will see investors receive 62.5p per share, which represents a 41% premium on the closing share price of Alliance Pharma on Thursday

Economics

17 hours ago Everything you need to know about the UK's first high end Gaelic/English drama

For Sorcha Groundsell a murder in the Hebrides was very close to home in new murder mystery An t-Eilean/The Island

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12 hours ago Trump becomes first president to be a sentenced felon but avoids jail time or fines in hush

President-elect claims historic case was ‘despicable charade’; judge says ‘unconditional discharge’ does not ‘reduce the seriousness of the crime’Trump avoids punishment and calls case ‘terrible experience’The prosecution team has entered judge Juan Merchan’s courtroom, along with Emil Bove, a lawyer for Donald Trump.Bove has taken a seat at the defense table. Continue reading...

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17 hours ago Thousands of military homes brought back into public ownership in £6bn deal

The Ministry of Defence has bought back some 36,347 houses from property firm Annington, reversing the 1996 privatisation process

Economics

17 hours ago Trump vows to tell all on mystery drones targeting US 'one day' after taking office

The incoming president has claimed that the drones have also been spotted above his own Bedminster golf course in the state of New Jersey, and that the truth will be revealed "one day into his administration"

Events

13 hours ago Why NOW is the best time to retire in nearly 20 years: The economy is reeling but a little

Someone buying a retirement income today could secure a deal that is a massive 70 per cent higher than if they had bought in 2020, when deals hit a record low.

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17 hours ago Shoppers slam major supermarkets for new packaging change as they claim it affects the taste and smell of the products

Jamie Devine, who resides in Scotland, took a trip to the budget German supermarket to pick up some groceries and was shocked when he reached the beef aisle.

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18 hours ago Parents warned over strict school holiday rule that could see them fined £160

Since August 2024, parents who remove their children from school for five days during term time can expect a penalty fine of £160 per child, reduced to £80 if paid within 21 days.

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13 hours ago I'm a fashion expert and went to Italy for the honeymoon of my dreams. These are my top 10 tips for packing

After lots of testing, I've discovered the ten best tips for effortless packing. Read on for my tips to make packing for your next trip as easy as possible.

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18 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Man Utd and Liverpool get Kvaratskhelia boost; Arsenal eye Araujo; Tottenham deal imminent

January window is getting busy as Premier League giants plot big signings

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20 hours ago ‘Tammy Faye’ and ‘Cinderella’ Were Hits in London but Failed on Broadway

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13 hours ago Biden administration imposes toughest sanctions on Russian oil and gas

Measures targeting Russian energy sector attempt to leverage peace deal for Ukraine in Trump administrationThe Biden administration on Friday imposed its broadest package of sanctions yet targeting Russia’s oil and gas revenues in an attempt to give Kyiv and the incoming administration of Donald Trump leverage to reach a deal for peace in Ukraine. The move is meant to cut Russia‘s oil revenues for the war that started in February 2022, and has killed or wounded tens of thousands and reduced cities to rubble.National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said the timing of the was chosen because “oil markets are in a fundamentally better place” and the US economy is better positioned to absorb any market disruption. Continue reading...

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18 hours ago Ninja kitchen essential 'perfect for cooking family meals' reduced to £18 in Argos deal

"Great for cooking, minimal effort to wash, absolutely love them"

Economics

20 hours ago Banking expert issues warning over popular balance transfer credit cards

Borrowers may only have a set timeframe to transfer the balance over to get the 0% deal

Events

13 hours ago Donald Trump is sentenced to unconditional discharge in Stormy Daniels hush money case as he becomes first US president with criminal conviction

Donald Trump was officially sentenced in the New York hush money case involving porn star Stormy Daniels, putting him on track to become the first convicted felon to be sworn in as president.

Politics

18 hours ago Arsenal agree second deal of January window as Marquinhos loaned out again

Gunners have allowed their second January exit after Josh Robinson’s permanent transfer to Wigan

Economics

20 hours ago Tax rise warning after Pound's fall and borrowing costs soar as Rachel Reeves criticised for China trip

Sir John Gieve, former Deputy Governor at the Bank of England, said the Chancellor may have to hike taxes or impose some ‘very severe reductions and squeezes’ on public services

Events

13 hours ago Sir Alex Ferguson’s opinion is very clear amid Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo updates

Question marks loom about the futures of Manchester United's FA Cup heroes Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo, with the former touted as a makeweight in a deal for PSG's Nuno Mendes

Politics

18 hours ago Ronnie O'Sullivan PULLS OUT of snooker's £350k Masters on mystery 'medical grounds', 24 hours after meltdown where he smashed cue and binned it after bizarre behaviour

The announcement comes just days away from the tournament opener, which would have seen reigning champion O'Sullivan kickstart the competition against John Higgins on Sunday.

Economics

21 hours ago 'She's lost the plot': Cabinet alarm over Labour's market chaos with Rachel Reeves warned she is in 'make

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is en route to Beijing despite demands to cancel the trip and deal with mounting pressure on the UK's fiscal position.

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14 hours ago Shaun Murphy makes Judd Trump comparison as he opens up on 10 year quest to recapture 'magical feeling' at Masters

A decade after completing the triple crown, the Magician is determined to finally add to his major tally at Alexandra Palace

Politics

19 hours ago Melania’s $40m Amazon deal: another sign Bezos is capitulating to Donald Trump | Margaret Sullivan

Sadly, the Amazon-Melania deal has much the same flavor as the rest of Trump appeasement moves – not just by Bezos but by others of his ilkThe language in a New York Times article was extremely restrained as it described Jeff Bezos’s evolving stance regarding Donald Trump.The Amazon founder and the president-elect had had a rocky relationship in the past, “but in recent months, Amazon and Mr. Bezos have taken steps to repair it”.Margaret Sullivan is a Guardian US columnist Continue reading...

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24 hours ago It’s climate change, stupid: Director Jim Jarmusch bashes deniers amid raging Los Angeles fires

‘I would just like to say it’s time we wake the f*** up!’ Jarmusch said at a New York awards event

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