45 minutes ago The Guardian view on Argentina’s austerity year: painful cuts, rising poverty and a geopolitical gamble | Editorial

In his first 12 months Javier Milei has imposed drastic economic measures – sparking protests while banking on an IMF bailoutThe first foreign leader to meet Donald Trump after his victory last November was Argentina’s president, Javier Milei. The affinity is obvious: both are political outsiders united by extreme-right rhetoric and a penchant for anarchic capitalism. Mr Milei promised a war on bureaucrats, brutal public spending cuts and sweeping deregulation of Latin America’s second-largest economy. Predictably, the outcome has been devastating: a recession plunged more than half the country into poverty within the first six months of 2024.Mr Milei did not so much win the last election as the previous government lost it. When voters went to the polls in October 2023, monthly inflation stood at around 8%, fuelling frustration with the established parties and anxiety about the future – sentiments Mr Milei skilfully exploited. After his victory, monthly inflation soared to...

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Arsenal 1-1 Manchester United (United win 5-4 on penalties): A breathless FA Cup tie was settled by spot-kicks as the holders reached the fourth round

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91 minutes ago Playing Nice star James Norton's brutal split from fiancée and terrifying health scare

ITV drama Playing Nice has already got viewers at home gripped after James Norton's character Pete made the shock discovery that his son had been unknowingly swapped at birth

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A look at the contestants who will be taking to the ice rink for the ITV skating show when it returns to screens on Sunday.

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Casualty viewers were left all saying the same thing as new paramedic Indie Jankowski arrived on the medical drama.

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59 minutes ago Kieran McKenna says Kalvin Phillips ‘growing in confidence’ after Ipswich win

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Viewers who tuned into Saturday's episode of Ant and Dec's Limitless Win have accuse the show of a huge blunder, that cost contestants an eye-watering £250,000.

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61 minutes ago Arsenal pay penalty as Manchester United win shootout to progress in FA Cup

The holders secured their passage through to the next stage with goalkeeper Altay Bayindir the hero.

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2 hours ago The real reason why Macy Gray 'stormed off' The Masked Singer after being 'blindsided' by early exit

The Masked Singer viewers were left shocked at the weekend when Toad in the Hole was unmasked as US singing sensation Macy Gray - but the star was far from impressed

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20 hours ago ITV Ant and Dec's Limitless Win fans spot 'error' in TV quiz question on show

Ant and Dec's Limitless Win fans were left baffled by a question on Saturday night's show as they claimed there was an 'error' in one of the general knowledge questions

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60 minutes ago Rangers' boss Philippe Clement reveals what he wants from split fanbase and why he's not 'alone in desert' now

Clement wants unity after Ibrox left fractured by protests during St Johnstone win

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17 hours ago How to protect YOUR money from Rachel Reeves's economic meltdown: Finance guru JEFF PRESTRIDGE talks to Britain's top experts to reveal what you need to do NOW

Are the wheels coming off Rachel Reeves's 'wagon'? Political allegiance may determine your answer to this question, but financial markets are adamant in their opinion.

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Class of 92 owners will be dreaming of a famous win over Pep Guardiola’s side

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3 hours ago The Masked Singer judge Maya Jama breaks silence after Macy Gray's shock exit

The I Try star, 57, left viewers gobsmacked when she stormed off the stage wearing a Toad In The Hole costume.

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21 hours ago Rebecca Ferguson admits she's torn after receiving Eurovision Song Contest offer

Rebecca Ferguson has confirmed she is in talks to compete in the upcoming 2025 Eurovision Song Contest - but fans might be shocked by the details that she has shared

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76 minutes ago European football: Jürgen Klopp watches Leipzig win as Atlético go top

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34 hours ago I ditched 'Dry January' to celebrate winning spellbinding £4m mansion with unreal views in Omaze prize draw

A mum won a £4m home - then immediately broke her 'dry January' with a bottle of champagne.

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25 hours ago Chelsea vs Morecambe LIVE! FA Cup result, latest score and goal updates today

Blues aiming to end a run of four games without a win

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3 hours ago Spiky Ange Postecoglou rails against reporter’s question and fires message to Tottenham critics amid Tamworth scare

Just days after defeating Premier League leaders Liverpool, Spurs found the going tough against non-league Tamworth

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23 hours ago X Factor contestant looks totally different 18 years on from reaching ITV show's final

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91 minutes ago Gregg Wallace returns to TV screens after MasterChef exit and leaves viewers confused

MasterChef star Gregg Wallace popped up in a TV show over the weekend - leaving fans stunned to see him back on screens after he was suspended by the BBC last November

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27 hours ago Chelsea vs Morecambe LIVE! FA Cup match stream, latest score and goal updates today

Blues aiming to end a run of four games without a win

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6 hours ago Will Netflix pull Meghan's new California lifestyle show? PR and royal experts question timing of reality series launch amid LA wildfires

The Duchess of Sussex's long-awaited lifestyle series With Love, Meghan is scheduled to premiere on Wednesday, January 15.

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33 hours ago Netflix fans go wild over '10/10' TV series that had them 'hooked' and tell viewers 'drop everything and watch it'

Viewers have flooded the three million member Facebook group Netflix Bangers with praise, urging everyone to stop scrolling and start binging this series immediately.

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2 hours ago Macy Gray's behaviour on The Masked Singer 'shows how unhappy she was'

The Masked Singer viewers were left stunned on Saturday night when Macy Gray refused to remove her Toad in the Hole mask.

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29 hours ago Chelsea vs Morecambe LIVE! FA Cup match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction

Blues aiming to end a run of four games without a win

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7 hours ago Masked Singer fans praise Jonathan Ross' reply to 'sulking' Macy Gray after she stormed off

The Masked Singer UK viewers have called out judge Jonathan Ross for his 'awkward' response to Macy Gray's 'meltdown' after she was unmasked as Toad in the Hole

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2 hours ago Trailblazing Habib makes uplifting history for Lebanon at Australian Open | Tumaini Carayol

The first Lebanese match-winner at a grand slam has offered unlikely inspiration for his war-torn countryMoments after pulling off the greatest achievement of his thriving career, with the crowd on a raucous Court 13 chanting his name, Hady Habib collapsed into his chair and stared straight ahead in total disbelief. Merely competing at this stage was an incredible feat, but the 26-year-old keeps on taking his game to new heights.Already the first Lebanese tennis player in the Open Era to reach the main draw of a grand slam tournament, on Sunday Habib became the first to win a match at a major after an immense performance in the first round of the Australian Open yielded a sublime 7-6 (4), 6-4, 7-6 (6) win over Bu Yunchaokete of China. It is his first-ever top-100 victory. Continue reading...

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32 hours ago Mikel Arteta targets FA Cup glory in front of Arsenal fans after 2020 triumph

Gunners supporters could not celebrate due to Covid restrictions

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8 hours ago The real reason 'shellshocked' Macy Gray stormed off The Masked Singer as show descended into chaos

Macy Gray shocked ITV viewers on Saturday night as she was unmasked as the Toad In The Hole on The Masked Singer UK. 

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2 hours ago Dancing On Ice star James Jordan rules out some pairings and shares Fearne McCann concern

Former Dancing On Ice champion James Jordan has shared his bold predictions for this year’s competition, hinting that certain contestants may face bigger challenges than others. The outspoken star didn’t hold back as he explained what he believes could make or break a skater’s chances of winning.

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10 hours ago The Masked Singer in chaos as contestant storms off stage before reveal

Grammy-winning singer was left visibly upset at the axing

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3 hours ago How cooking shows became the latest status symbol: Meghan Markle joins Selena Gomez in 'trying to be relatable' with own series

The Duchess of Sussex isn't the first to bank on recipes to win over viewers, with Selena Gomez, Hailey Bieber , and Chrissy Teigen paving the way for With Love, Meghan.

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11 hours ago ITV The Masked Singer's Macy Gray reason for storming off stage in a huff

The Masked Singer UK viewers were left stunned on Saturday night as Toad In The Hole was unmasked as American singer Macy Gray – who stormed off the stage when she was voted out

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5 hours ago Newsboy’s horseracing tips for Monday’s three meetings, including Exeter Nap

Newsboy fancies his nap, As The Fella Says, to win at Exeter and also hopes Amaysmont can score at Wolverhampton and complete his Daily Double

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13 hours ago Why abandoning Ukraine will usher in new world order in which great wars are inevitable

The current international legal order prohibits the use of force by countries to win territory. If this concept is shattered in Ukraine, a new world order based on threats and violence will emerge

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5 hours ago Love Island All Stars 2025: Meet the former contestants returning for a second chance at romance

Reality dating show hosted by Maya Jama is back for more love and drama

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13 hours ago Anas Sarwar to harness Andy Burnham to 'do devolution better' if Labour win power in 2026

Anas Sarwar will learn lessons from Andy Burnham and other governments across Europe and the United States as Scottish Labour plan to “rejuvenate Scotland’s national, regional and local governments”.

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5 hours ago USA’s Lauren Macuga wins first World Cup race as Vonn impresses in fourth

22-year-old is from a successful skiing familyVonn continues to thrive in comeback at age of 40Lauren Macuga’s first World Cup race win – in a super-G where Lindsey Vonn impressed again in fourth – was no surprise to those who saw the 22-year-old American’s fast-improving results.Macuga was almost flawless on a course that caught out veterans like Federica Brignone and Lara Gut-Behrami, who made errors and knew crossing the finish line that their times would not hold up. Continue reading...

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13 hours ago Arsenal star Bukayo Saka set target by Mikel Arteta after training ground return

Bukayo Saka is expected to be sidelined until March after undergoing hamstring surgery last month following Arsenal's 5-1 win at Crystal Palace

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6 hours ago Leeds United's Ethan Ampadu speaks out on nervous FA Cup moment against Harrogate Town

Ethan Ampadu's glaring error almost saw Leeds fall behind against lowly Harrogate Town in historic third round clash before Largie Ramazani headed home a 59th minute winner

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21 hours ago Macy Gray 'shellshocked' as reason why she stormed of The Masked Singer revealed

Bear, Pufferfish, Bush, Bear and Toad in the Hole all performed, but, unfortunately, one contestant had to go home and it was none other than Toad

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6 hours ago Aryna Sabalenka starts Australian Open defence in style with Sloane Stephens win: ‘It feels like home’

The two-time winner defeated Sloane Stephens 6-3 6-2 on a rain-delayed opening day in Melbourne

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21 hours ago Macy Gray 'shellshocked' as reason why she stormed off The Masked Singer revealed

Bear, Pufferfish, Bush, Bear and Toad in the Hole all performed, but, unfortunately, one contestant had to go home and it was none other than Toad

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7 hours ago Sabalenka starts bid for third straight Australian Open title with win over Stephens

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23 hours ago Delighted David Gray reveals Hibs next target after moving into top six for first time

Hibs unbeaten run extends after win over Motherwell

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7 hours ago Australian Open 2025: Zverev in action, Sabalenka beats Stephens and more on day one – live

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24 hours ago Dancing On Ice star Ferne McCann fires ominous warning to fellow celebs

EXCLUSIVE Ferne McCann is going to give her Dancing on Ice appearance everything she's got, revealing she is determined to win her season - 'I never do anything in halves'

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8 hours ago Australian Open 2025: Sabalenka beats Stephens, Zverev in action next on day one – live

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27 hours ago Ant and Dec all smiles as Britain's Got Talent auditions resume after Liam Payne's death

Geordie duo Ant and Dec were in fine form as they took to the Britain's Got Talent auditions red carpet in Blackpool. It follows the ITV show pausing auditions after Liam Payne's tragic death in October

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8 hours ago Another win for Aryna Sabalenka at Australian Open as rain hampers opening day

The two-time winner defeated Sloane Stephens 6-3 6-2.

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28 hours ago There is no Kyogo error for Celtic as talisman reminds the world who he is after transfer drama

The champions were made to work for the three points in the Highlands but it was a comfortable scoreline in the end

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9 hours ago Black Mirror fans urged to watch ‘twisted’ Netflix series viewers ‘wish was longer’

The little-known Netflix series was created by an Oscar-nominated director and stars the likes of Sigourney Weaver and Dakota Fanning.

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29 hours ago Love It Or List It couple say neighbours like their 'ugly shed' extension after it was ridiculed by viewers

EXCLUSIVE: Katy and Carl Knott opened up their home in Chester to Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer for this week's episode - but many viewers were horrified at their taste.

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9 hours ago Australian Open 2025: Sabalenka v Stephens, plus Zverev in action on day one – live

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29 hours ago Netflix viewers divided as sequel to hit 2023 movie shoots to No 1 in rankings

‘Bank of Dave 2: The Loan Ranger’ has proved immediately popular

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