3 hours 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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98 minutes ago California fires live: Governor Newsom suspends environmental laws to allow rebuilding in fire zones

At least 16 people have been killed so far as death toll expected to rise, Los Angeles county sheriff says Full story: stronger winds threaten further destruction, officials warnPoliticians quibbling as LA burns: Newsom’s latest beef with TrumpDetails emerge about the LA fire victimsA video shows a fire tornado spotted in the Palisades blaze:As is noted in our news report on the California wildfires, at least 20 arrests have been made for looting. Officials have imposed a mandatory curfew in evacuation zones as well as in the city of Santa Monica, which is next to Pacific Palisades. Continue reading...

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13 hours ago ‘I’ve made over £16m from LIV Golf switch – I have no regrets but want one major change’

Abraham Ancer has raked in huge sums thanks to his switch to LIV Golf back in 2022, but the Mexican-American continues to hold out hope for the chance to compete in the four golf majors

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28 hours ago How to watch Real Madrid vs Barcelona in the UK: Live stream and TV channel for Spanish Super Cup Final

The El Clasico giants go head-to-head in Saudi for the glory and bragging rights

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51 minutes ago Anger as Lockerbie bombing relatives unable to watch US trial from home

The US district judge ruled that viewing the trial from home could affect alleged bomb maker Abu Agila Masud's right to a fair trial, with more than 100 people in Scotland to be denied televised access.

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12 hours ago What will my descendants make of my photo 100 years from now? | Seamas O'Reilly

Looking at a sepia-tinged picture of my grandmother, she has the kind of face you don’t see any more The photo shows my grandmother. She’s among the adults at the back, fourth from right, peeping out from a row of old-timey faces. The kind of faces you don’t see any more, faces that could only come from the past. Even without the sepia tint and the period clothing, you know you’d have a hard time showing them an iPhone or talking to them about AI. Frankly, you’d have a hard time explaining ITV4.But it is sepia-tinted, this photo, almost artificially so; its stock-still adults and fidgety kids captured in eerie permanence, so perfectly composed as to recall the cover of a stirring Irish childhood memoir. Judging by the boys and girls in their little suits and sparkling white dresses, it’s from a first holy communion ceremony, presumably one with pupils from the small primary school in Mulleek, Fermanagh, where she taught for 30 years. Continue reading...

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7 hours ago Moment newly qualified driver 'showing off' to female passenger ploughs into oncoming car

Shocking footage shows the newly-qualified motorist collide with a red Jaguar near Newcastle Emlyn in West Wales at a sharp right-hand bend.

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3 hours ago Wayne Rooney replacement admits his sacking inspired Plymouth's FA Cup upset

Former Manchester United star Wayne Rooney was brutally sacked by Plymouth last month after a rotten run of form and it appears to have been the right decision from the Championship side

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32 hours ago Revealed: How Bread matriarch Ma Boswell made a lot of dough! Jean Boht's extraordinary journey from humble Wirral childhood to huge fortune living in £2.75millon Windsor home

Vveteran actress Jean Boht rose from a relatively humble upbringing on the Wirral to amass a huge fortune with her American composer husband Carl Davis

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14 hours ago Strict wage structure could complicate Chelsea transfer deal with London rivals

Strict wage structure could complicate Chelsea transfer deal with London rivals  CaughtOffside

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36 hours ago The incredible Murray and Djokovic story at Australian Open – Finals, Melbourne rivalry and the truth behind shock partnership

It's the start of a new era for one of Scotland's greatest ever sportsmen as Andy Murray joins Novak Djokovic's coaching team

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2 hours ago Italy avalanche horror as three skiers die after being dragged several hundred metres in Piedmont

Five skiers were hit by a sudden avalanche in Italy's northern Piedmont region, with three killed and the remaining two severely injured - We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story

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4 hours ago Fears for UK boomer radicalisation on Facebook after Meta drops factcheckers

For middle-aged users, it will be ‘even harder to discern the truth’ among extremist content, expert saysExperts fear the decision by Meta to drop professional factcheckers from Facebook will exacerbate so-called boomer radicalisation in the UK.Even before what Keir Starmer described as “far-right riots” in England last summer, alarm bells were ringing amid fears older people were even more susceptible to misinformation and radicalisation than younger “digital natives”. Continue reading...

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36 hours ago The sinister story behind child TV star who featured in the iconic 1989 Accrington Stanley milk advert as clip resurfaces ahead of FA Cup tie against Liverpool

As Accrington Stanley prepare for their FA Cup third-round clash against Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday afternoon, memories of the iconic 1989 milk advert have resurfaced.

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17 hours ago ‘A welfare state with a budget on the right side of zero’: Iceland’s youngest

Kristrún Frostadóttir, who entered politics just four years ago, speaks to the Observer about feminism, the far right and reopening talks on joining the EUNearly 45 years ago, Iceland made history by producing the world’s first elected female president of a country, setting it on a path to being the global feminist frontrunner it is today.Since then it has had multiple female presidents and prime ministers, but it wasn’t until three weeks ago, when social democrat Kristrún Frostadóttir took office, that the country’s two top positions were both held by women at the same time. It comes after Halla Tómasdóttir became Iceland’s second female president in August. Continue reading...

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2 hours ago Body of missing man, 46, found in landfill two months after he vanished as police try to track down murder suspect who is thought to have fled the country

Police have identified the body as that of missing man Cumali Turhan (left) as they continue to appeal for information on the whereabouts of the suspect in the case, Ceyhan Dinler (right)

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4 hours ago What Ruben Amorim got right as Man Utd beat Arsenal with 10 men on penalties after brawl

Manchester United and Arsenal renewed their rivalry on Sunday afternoon as they clashed in the third round of the FA Cup - and Daily Star Sport has a look at what Ruben Amorim got right

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32 hours ago White House working on hostage release deal between Hamas and Israel, says CIA director

Donald Trump hopes agreement will take place before his inauguration amid renewed optimismThe White House is working to reach a hostage deal between Israel and Hamas before president-elect Trump’s inauguration, William Burns, the director of the CIA, has suggested.“Negotiations going on right now are quite serious and do offer the possibility, at least, of getting this done in the next couple of weeks,” Burns said in an interview with National Public Radio on Friday. “This administration worked very hard at that right up until 20 January. I think the coordination with the new administration on this issue has been good. President-elect Trump has made clear his interest in trying to get a deal, you know, before his inauguration.” Continue reading...

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3 hours ago Glasgow Warriors' Champions Cup home cards fall right but still important to beat Harlequins

Warriors are guaranteed to be at Scotstoun in knock-out tie

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4 hours ago Philippe Clement reacts to Union Bears walkout as Rangers boss hears fan anger loud and clear

Clement's team were comfortable winners but the football itself wasn't exactly the dominant story

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41 hours ago American pays £1.3k to rent Edinburgh flat but finds out "doesn't exist"

Olivia Ellen Homer was left "completely blindsided," when she arrived to the capital on January 6 ahead of starting a course at Napier University.

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4 hours ago California fires live: Los Angeles prepared for severe winds expected in coming days, mayor says

At least 16 people have been killed so far as death toll expected to rise, Los Angeles county sheriff says Full story: stronger winds threaten further destruction, officials warnPoliticians quibbling as LA burns: Newsom’s latest beef with TrumpDetails emerge about the LA fire victimsA video shows a fire tornado spotted in the Palisades blaze:As is noted in our news report on the California wildfires, at least 20 arrests have been made for looting. Officials have imposed a mandatory curfew in evacuation zones as well as in the city of Santa Monica, which is next to Pacific Palisades. Continue reading...

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6 hours ago 12 incredible sequels that were better than the originals, from Paddington 2 to The Dark Knight

From ‘Godfather II’ to ‘Toy Story 3’, Kevin E G Perry highlights a dozen sequels that exceeded the original films

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7 hours ago The end of the world as we know it? Theorist warns humanity is teetering between collapse and advancement

When will human civilization end for 8.2 billion Earthlings? It could be happening right now

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7 hours ago Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz give US a double threat at Australian Open

This year marks the first time in nearly 20 years that both an American man and woman are seeded in the top four of a majorAnalyzing a grand slam draw before the tournament begins is a fraught exercise. Very rarely does a draw play to form as upsets and injuries can disrupt the seemingly logical progression of the 128-player field. And how a player is performing heading into the event is often a better indicator of their chances than their ranking or seeding would indicate. Further, no major is as difficult to forecast as the Australian Open, which is already under way in Melbourne; being that it’s the first big tournament after the sport’s “off-season” (if one can call six weeks a legitimate off-season), it’s very tough to gauge the level of the top players.Having said that, things do look promising for the top American man and woman at the Australian Open, as Taylor Fritz and Coco Gauff are playing stellar tennis. The duo teamed up to lead the United States to victory in the Unite...

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8 hours ago Pete Wicks 'refuses TOWIE return' and brands decision 'the end of his story'

EXCLUSIVE: The Only Way Is Essex star Pete Wicks has confessed that he won't be considering a TOWIE comeback anytime soon after he left the show back in 2021

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9 hours ago American writer in Edinburgh heartbroken as LA wildfires ravage former home

Jess Ross lived in the Pacific Palisades for between 15 to 20 years.

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8 hours ago Being a parent means you’re never quite your own person again, but that self

Parents must frequently say ‘no’ to their own wants and needs to serve their child’s long-term flourishing – and growth into a wonderful adultRead more in our Making sense of it seriesI believe power trips and parenting should never mix, so I freaked out when the early childhood nurse told me that to my baby boy, I was a “goddess”. She meant he was dependent on me for everything, so I had to be everything to him, come what may. But the life divine didn’t come easily to me: my boy didn’t sleep much, so I didn’t either.A decade on, I’ve seen the light. The nurse was right all along: parenting is a God gig. You don’t need to be a believer for something miraculous to happen when you become a parent: you go about becoming the god you don’t believe in, and your child’s personal guarantee that the world is a welcoming place. Continue reading...

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9 hours ago Revealed: The REAL story behind case of missing woman who vanished aged 16 in 1972 and was 'found' alive 52 years later

EXCLUSIVE: 16-year-old Sheila Fox vanished for over five decades before being found in Watford in a bizarre missing persons case, Now MailOnline reveal the real story behind the headline.

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8 hours ago Being a parent means you’re never quite your own person again – but that self

Parents must frequently say no to their own wants and needs to help their child flourish – and grow into a wonderful adultRead more in our Making sense of it seriesI believe power trips and parenting should never mix, so I freaked out when the early childhood nurse told me that to my baby boy, I was a “goddess”. She meant he was dependent on me for everything, so I had to be everything to him, come what may. But the life divine didn’t come easily to me: my boy didn’t sleep much, so I didn’t either.A decade on, I’ve seen the light. The nurse was right all along: parenting is a God gig. You don’t need to be a believer for something miraculous to happen when you become a parent: you go about becoming the god you don’t believe in, and your child’s personal guarantee that the world is a welcoming place. Continue reading...

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9 hours ago Star wars threat to the West: How doomsday EMP space nukes could cripple US and allies by 'frying' critical infrastructure and killing vital satellites

A space-based nuclear warhead would destroy or disable thousands of vital satellites - but if detonated at the right altitude and yield, it could deliver a punishing EMP strike on infrastructure below

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8 hours ago Canada’s election is about to have an Elon Musk problem with Trudeau’s exit

The world’s richest man looks to move Canada to the right as the beleaguered prime minister prepares to departThe decision by the Canadian prime minister, Justin Trudeau, this week to resign as head of the Liberal party has set in motion a leadership race against the backdrop of a looming general election, which will be held amid political turmoil triggered by Donald Trump’s America First economic nationalism. It has also given Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, an opportunity to inject himself into yet another country’s political turmoil.Since Trudeau’s resignation on Monday, Musk has posted repeatedly about Canadian politics on X – the platform formerly known as Twitter he bought in 2022 for $44bn. He has praised clips of Pierre Poilievre, the leader of Canada’s Conservative party, while relishing in Trudeau’s downfall and engaging with rightwing Canadian influencers. Continue reading...

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9 hours ago Where it all went wrong for Kyle Walker: Inside the muddled mind, love triangle chaos and niggling injuries as Man City captain demands move abroad, revealed by JACK GAUGHAN

Pep Guardiola's admission last night that Kyle Walker has asked to leave Manchester City to 'explore opportunities abroad' shows just how far the right-back's stock has fallen at the Etihad.

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8 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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12 hours ago Macy Gray REFUSED to leave The Masked Singer Australia just three years before storming off stage during appearance on UK version of the show

It wasn't the first time the American soul singer caused a commotion on The Masked Singer, as back in 2021 Macy refused to leave the Australian version of the show after being voted off.

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9 hours ago Team Cup emphasises where European golf is at right now after rout in 2025 edition

Justin Rose hailed as ‘phenomenal captain’ after convincing victory in Abu Dhabi

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12 hours ago Lost and found: a mother and daughter on surviving teenage mental breakdown in the social media age

In an extract from their unflinching memoir, Christie Watson and daughter Rowan Egberongbe recall the post-Covid psychological collapse that fractured their bond, and how social media was both the hero and villain of the hour “Can you collect Rowan, please? It’s pastoral care at the school. We’re just a bit worried about her ... She seems manic.’ Continue reading...

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10 hours ago REVEALED: Matt Smith's new love interest is a glamorous Brazilian model and trainee doctor

The British actor appeared to confirm he was in a new relationship while out in public with an attractive lady-friend during a New Year break in the South American coastal city.

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12 hours ago Inside the chilling story of one of Britain's longest serving prisoners... that you've never heard of: How murderer, 72, met grisly end in Scottish jail after 55 years behind bars

One of the UK's longest-serving prisoners has died at the age of 72 after spending more than 50 years behind bars... but you've likely never heard of him.

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10 hours ago 'Best boots I've ever bought' Berghaus boots that are 'comfortable from the first wear' get 50% off

Shoppers have been going wild over these Berghaus boots for their longevity, comfort, and practicality. Right now, you can add a pair to your wardrobe for less as they're being axed to half-price

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14 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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11 hours ago Western civilisation 'is about to collapse for one reason and it's not WW3', expert says

An American author and expert claims that the end of Western civilisation is more likely to be due to the erosion of "free thought" and the rise of cancel culture, and less likely to be global war

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21 hours ago Wes Streeting accused of 'playing the race card' and trying to silence debate on grooming gangs after warning of a far

Wes Streeting was last night accused of 'playing the race card' over the grooming gangs scandal after warning of a far-Right terror attack if entire communities are 'tarred with the same brush'.

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12 hours ago Does Labour's crackdown on heartless landlords go far enough? Take our poll and have your say

With MPs set to vote on the Renters Rights bill - which includes protection from landlords pursuing grieving families for money - we’re asking if the changes go far enough

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23 hours ago TALK OF THE TOWN: Sigourney Weaver & Co fume over a kitchen drama that is causing a stink at her new West End play

Sigourney Weaver must have been thrilled to find there was an award-winning chef right by the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, where she's starring in The Tempest.

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12 hours ago The week in TV: Patience; 7/7: The London Bombings; Playing Nice; American Primeval – review

The week in TV: Patience; 7/7: The London Bombings; Playing Nice; American Primeval – review  The Guardian

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28 hours ago Sir Rod Stewart's whirlwind love life from Bond Girl and supermodels to policewoman

Rod Stewart has had a complicated love life, with three marriages, several affairs and eight children - including his lookalike daughter, who he only met when she was 18

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14 hours ago The Lazy Sunday Quiz: Test your general knowledge with these 10 questions

Can you get the answers right in our quiz?

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29 hours ago Iran unveils underground 'missile city' that houses rockets to be used in attacks on Israel in chilling footage

Chilling footage broadcast by Iranian media on Friday showed the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander inspecting an underground missile facility.

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14 hours ago Britain is a weak link in Donald Trump’s new world order, so it needs to find friends fast | Will Hutton

Amid deepening debt and an onslaught by the president-elect, Labour must calm the markets, then think big economicallyIt’s certainly not 2008, nor even Truss 2022, but the men and women who move the financial markets are suddenly darkly pessimistic. Some of the private emails and WhatsApp messages circulating last week matched any efforts by Cassandra. The mood has turned against Britain.It is not one single thing, but a toxic mix. There is the prospect of a long period of stagflation, the consequence, as even the markets recognise, of 14 years of epic misgovernment. The problem now is partly that Labour does not have a plausible growth story, partly that the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, is painted as having an economic tin ear that douses capitalist animal spirits, and partly because Trump’s arrival has exposed just how dependent an indebted, economically wounded Britain is on the kindness of strangers. It’s not yet a crisis – the stock market has held up – but without some skilful e...

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30 hours ago Five years ago, a missing Montana teen was found dead and officials ruled there was no foul play. Now, a man has been charged in her death

Sixteen-year-old Selena Not Afraid vanished on the way home from a New Year’s party in 2020. Now a man has been charged in her death, and Selena’s aunt tells Andrea Cavallier that she’s ready to hear the whole story of what happened that day.

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